Newbie From Chattanooga, TN

[Chris McCarthy]

Hey All,

I am relatively new to BP and just getting started researching opportunities for real estate investing. I have lived in the Chattanooga TN area for about 17 years and am originally from Maine. Most interested currently in Buy and Hold rentals so have been doing research on BRRRR.

Looking to continue my learning using all the great resources here on Bigger Pockets to expand my knowledge set while I continue to explore the local communities to determine my target areas for investment, while I continue to look at potential financing options to make things happen.  Currently I am in a single family home with a fair amount of equity so am open to creatively financing as long as it doesn't over extend.  I work full time and plan to keep on working while investing.  

Thanks for taking the time to read and I look forward to makings some meaningful connections.

Thanks,

Chris

[Justin Windham]

@Chris McCarthy

Welcome to Bigger Pockets!

You'll find plenty of friendly, knowledgeable people willing to respond to your posts. A lot of forum members are experts in their respective fields related to real estate investing, whether that is real estate sales, wholesaling, flipping, buy and hold investing, lending, self-directed IRA and Solo 401k investing, or tax and legal guidance.

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[Jeffrey Holst]

Welcome to BP and Chattanooga. We have a monthly BP meet up the fourth Thursday of every month the next one is coming up at 5pm on the 28th. It's a no pressure no sales pitch networking and hanging out happy hour. This months will be at State of Confusion on Main.  Hope you can make it we always have a good time

[Chris McCarthy]

@Justin Windham

Thanks for the great info!

[Chris McCarthy]

@Jeffrey Holst

Thanks I will definitely try to line my schedule up so I can attend.

[Greg Foley]

Welcome to BP @Chris McCarthy! Chattanooga is an interesting market to me, so I will be keeping my eye on it! I'll be watching for a success story from you in the not-too-distant future. Best wishes to you in REI.

[Chris McCarthy]

@Greg Foley - It is definitely an interesting market and I plan to have some successes to share in the not so distant future.

[Kyle Deutschmann]

@Chris McCarthy hey Chris, welcome to BP! I work for a mortgage lender in Franklin and would be happy to chat sometime about financing options for investors. Dm me if youre interested in chatting. Best of luck, Kyle

[Chris McCarthy]

@Kyle Deutschmann - Thanks Kyle I appreciate it and may be reaching out.