New RE investor from Albany, NY

[Paul Cho]

hello everyone my name is Paul Cho, brand new member to the bigger pockets forum.

have been learning via bigger pockets podcast, purchased BRRRR book by david greene (1/3 into the book, very informative)

my situation - i got lucky through my dad getting a house upstate NY as a gift. everything is paid for. he didn't know what to do with the house cause he's always traveling overseas. so i'm here with this house, applied for HELOC (in the process). VERY interested in the BRRRR method (SFH and MFH) but want to start with SFH so i can learn the ins and outs of how to BRRRR (taking action) and meet some experienced people and get connected.

questions 1. because everything is so expensive here in NY, was trying to look into more states down south (FL/GA/TX - or other states, always open to learn) - any good websites/forums/meets that people go to that they would like to recommend? 

2. do ya'll look for a good investor friendly agent first, or that doesn't really matter?

any tips on what you would do in my situation, anything would be helpful, thank you very much for your wisdom

[Zach Lemaster]

@Paul Choi

Thanks for the mention.  As you have seen we have investment opportunities in over 12 markets throughout the US that we've identified as being an excellent investment market based on cash flow, appreciation, equity, legislation, taxes, rental demand, job & economic growth, etc.  WE take a very strategic approach in determining the best markets to invest in long term based on this criteria & the goals of our investors.  I'm happy to answer any specific questions you have at any point in time.  Here are some excellent resources to check out as well.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/ZacharyCole/references

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/518583-feedback-on-renttoretirement-and-zach-lemaster

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/765347-rent-to-retirement-review

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/850/topics/895660-my-first-investment-property-an-out-of-state-deal