Hey BP community. Newbie from NYC

[Sam Sjoberg]

Hey everyone!

My name is Sam Sjoberg and I am currently residing in the concrete jungle that is Manhattan, New York. Currently, I work for a large RE Developer in a portfolio management role. Grew up in Westchester, NY and studied at the University of Maryland. I stumbled onto the BP podcast through the StockTwits Daily Rip email just a few weeks ago and have been hooked since. After binge listening for a few days, I bought and read through Set For Life and recently picked up one of Brandon's books to continue my education in the REI game.

I'm very excited to read through the forums and continue learning and meeting the community. I'm looking to do my first deal in the next 12-18 months, either a house hack or turnkey rental (potentially out of state). Interested in networking with others in the NYC area and around the country.

[Sam Sjoberg]

Thanks all for the warm welcome! @Jordan Sinclair @Account Closed I'm very much interested to hear your story/experience! Once I get educated enough to have some specific questions I'll definitely reach out.

Chris - This sounds very similar to my situation. Have a great job with my office in Manhattan. Super hard to house hack without adding a long commute. Moving out to the "burbs" is also going to require me to buy a car and then train commute. I'm sure I come out ahead $ wise (altho haven't run the #'s yet) by saving on rent but the added commute time will be hard with the amount of hours I'm working currently.