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Long Overdue New Member Introduction from Albany, NY
Hello!
My name is Shamus Wheeler and, as the subject line states, I am long overdue to post in these forums. I have been listening to the BP podcast since the beginning of 2016, and have gone back and binge-listened to the rest of the episodes. For the past two years, I have been analyzing deals in a few markets that I am familiar with, mostly to educate myself. I recently graduated from college, so I am hoping to cut my teeth on investing soon, most likely with a house hack. Markets that I have looked at in the past (because I have lived in them, not necessarily because I want to invest in them) are the Capital Region of NY and Berlin, NH. I would like to discuss these markets with anyone who is interested. I have been a lurker in the forums for the past year but recently realized that I should start participating/contributing. Hopefully, this is the first of many posts. Looking forward to interacting with you all and see you on the forums!
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Welcome aboard, Shamus! I think house-hacking a small multi-family (2-4 units) is the best way to get started. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out.
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