Erik from Long Island, New York

[Erik Snipas]

Hi BP members! I’ve been a member of BP for a while now but have finally said enough is enough, it’s time to invest. I am currently a land use and zoning attorney in New York and have always had a passion for real estate investing. I just always felt that I didn’t have the money necessary to get started (I have enormous amounts of student loan debt). I hope to be able to network with some of you great members and help in any way I can. I am familiar with Long Island (I know it’s very difficult to invest here), upstate New York, North Carolina, and Virginia, and I would like to start my real estate investment path in one of those areas. Thanks for reading and thank you to BiggerPockets for providing so much amazing and helpful information! Erik

[Erik Snipas]

Originally posted by @Michael S.:

Welcome to BP Erik. Check out the No Money Down book for tips on creative investing, it would be a great help. Best of luck. 

Thanks, Michael! Just started reading it!  I’m interested in starting off with rental properties (5 units or less) and working my way up to commercial property. “The book on investing in real estate with no (and low) money down” has already been so helpful and I haven’t even finished it!

If there is anything I can do for members that need advice with land use and zoning matters, I’d be glad to help!