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Upstate New York Real Estate Forum

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Michael Ablan
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Networking in Watertown NY

Michael Ablan
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Watertown, NY
Posted Jun 16 2017, 04:05

Hey guys,

I'm a local real estate investor & agent in Watertown NY.  I'm reaching out to see if anyone in the Upstate Ny/Watertown area would be interested in meeting up for coffee?  I'm currently in the market for partners/investors for deals I have in the pipeline.  Being involved in the area as an agent puts me infront of a lot of people who want to sell their properties for way under market value, but I can only handle a limited amount with my own funds/time.

Anyways, feel free to PM or comment if you might be interested in meeting up!

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Sam Alberry
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Sam Alberry
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  • Watertown, NY
Replied Jun 16 2017, 06:01

Michael ,

Lets meet sometime . I am not sure if I can help you or you could help me . But I would be interested in at least swapping stories of what we are trying to do and see if there is a fit. You are right going about this alone is difficult . I am a coffee drinker however I prefer my own coffee (never can get the right mix of creamer and sugar) so I am not sure where you would like to meet to talk . Let me know I sure we can figure out a place and time .

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Dustin Clark
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Dustin Clark
  • Adams Center, NY
Replied Jun 16 2017, 06:23

I'm a "newbie" by definition with one duplex under my belt but would be interested in meeting up as well to share stories and explore opportunities.  I work downtown so coffee meetings would work well for me.  Looking forward to it!  Let us know some dates and we can go from there.

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Deandre Cole
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  • Clayton, NY
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Deandre Cole
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  • Clayton, NY
Replied Aug 18 2017, 15:14

hey Dustin i have cash buyers and tons of knowledge lets chat soon. 

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Dan Wynn
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Dan Wynn
  • Investor
  • Columbus, GA
Replied Jun 9 2018, 08:50

Hello @Michael Ablan,

I just PCSd to Drum last week. Would love to connect with you and any other professionals in the area.  I own several units in the southeast and have been involved in many renovations.

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Michael Ablan
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Michael Ablan
  • Real Estate Broker
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Replied Jun 9 2018, 09:08

Absolutely!  Sending you a pm now

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Ronald Starusnak
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  • Syracuse, NY
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Ronald Starusnak
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  • Syracuse, NY
Replied Aug 4 2018, 08:38

Michael, check MEETUP.com they have a lot of local investor meetups all over NY. 

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Costa Deir
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Costa Deir
  • Watertown, NY
Replied Dec 13 2018, 11:29

@Ronald Starusnak have not seen any in Watertown area (Jefferson County), unless I'm missing something..

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Bryan Mitchell
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Bryan Mitchell
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Replied Jul 27 2019, 06:06

@Michael Ablan,

A business partner of mine is from the Watertown area, Adams Center to be exact are very interested in the area. I also lived in downtown Watertown over 20 years ago. Over the last few years, my business partner and I have been looking for buy and holds in the area. Over those same years, I’ve bought two more properties for a total of 8 units but in other areas (Alabama and Georgia). All said, I’d like to shift some of my attention to Watertown, multi family, 4+ units. Let’s talk.

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Andrew Morris
  • Watertown, NY
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Andrew Morris
  • Watertown, NY
Replied Sep 15 2019, 11:44

@Michael Ablan if you’re still in the area, I just moved out here and I’d love to come and help out! I have some investment money and I am also looking for a partner! Message me and we can go grab a cup of coffee

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Replied Dec 10 2019, 09:06

Wife and I just moved to the Watertown area (Fort Drum) and I would love to buy someone a meal to help me learn the area, if anyone is still here please hit me up!

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Renee Fletcher
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Renee Fletcher
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Replied Jul 24 2020, 15:47

Hey @thomas noonan, did you have any luck with anyone in the area?

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Replied Dec 17 2020, 16:42
Anyone still interested in meeting up? Looking to get into REI, just trying to pick someone's brain that has experience in general.

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Matt McMacken
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Matt McMacken
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  • Watertown, NY
Replied Dec 17 2020, 16:52

@Josh Early I know I would for sure! Seems like the meetup group faded away.

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Michael Ablan
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Michael Ablan
  • Real Estate Broker
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Replied Dec 22 2020, 17:14

@Josh Early @Matt McMacken - I'm considering starting one at my new office location at 1555 state st.  I'm down south for the winter, but will be looking to put it together when I get back.  I'll post here when I do it

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Renee Fletcher
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Renee Fletcher
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Replied Dec 22 2020, 18:32

@josh I wouldn't mind meeting up as well. Let me know.

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Replied Dec 28 2020, 17:40
I'm down. Im a newbie.

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Joseph R. Smith
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Joseph R. Smith
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Replied Aug 11 2024, 13:27

Yes. https://www.meetup.com/north-country-real-estate-investing-c...