Hello from newbie Zach Watters

[Zachary Watters]

My name is Zach Watters and I'll likely be leaving San Antonio, Texas (I know, amazing housing market) and moving to New Haven, Connecticut this coming year for graduate school. I've been a school teacher the last four years and have earned enough to make a 10-20% down payment or get an FHA loan. I'm completely new to this, but I've been reading Brandon Richard's "Book on Rental Property Investing," and I'm very committed to doing what it takes to buy a house and start renting for some cash flow. Any starting advice would be appreciated, especially on how to meet people that could help.

[Aaron Bihl]

Zach, 

Welcome to BP.  I'm a little biased but think you should probably just stay in SA because it's an awesome city!  If I were you prior to moving I would read and follow everything I can on New Haven.  On BP you can set up a keyword notification so that you can always be involved in what is going on there in the bigger pockets space (this may require a pro membership, but its worth it).  

Additionally, if you are planning on renting when you move there and buying later on, I would find some meet ups in the area.  In the meantime I would come to some of the meet ups in SA, because you will be able to meet people who are familiar with what you want to do and will be able to learn a lot.   

If I can be a resource, let me know.