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Jason Mergl
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Saratoga Springs, NY
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Building a Team in Albany Area

Jason Mergl
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Saratoga Springs, NY
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I am still pretty new to the area but I am ready to jump in and start investing in multi-families in the Albany and surrounding areas.  Since this is something that is best done with a team of experts that know a lot more than I do I am putting this request with help from the bigger pockets community to get me started on my road to success.  What I am looking for is:

1. A Mentor – I am new to the area and hoping to find someone to learn from and help that knows the area well and can guide me in the right direction.

2. Realtor – Someone that understands what an investor is looking for, knows the investing landscape, areas to invest, and is willing/able to show lots of houses before the right purchase is made.

3. Mortgage Broker/ Bank/ Hard Money Lender – Someone that has experience working with other investors. Sometimes needs to be creative to get the deals.

4. Real Estate Attorney 

5. Escrow Officer or Title Rep

6. Accountant – Preferably a CPA.  Well aware of the ins and outs of real estate and different entities.  Knows real estate tax write-offs and how I can best apply them!

7. Insurance Agent

8. Contractor – This is one I really need help from the bigger pockets community in the local area.  Your input and experience with a good contractor would be greatly appreciated.  

9. Property Manager – This is another one I really need help from the bigger pockets community in the local area. Your input and experience with a great Property Manager would be greatly appreciated.

10. Great Handyman – Someone to take care of the little things that come up on a daily basis.

That's the team I am looking for to start.  If you work in any of these fields or you are a landlord and you can recommend some to me, your help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Jason

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    Jamie Brayton
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    Jamie Brayton
    • Property Manager
    • Troy, NY
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    @Steven Kane

    Hi Steven!

    Congratulations! Happy to chat and share contractor contacts.

    We have some Rensselaer tenants on various forms of assistance, so happy to chat though that, as well.

    I’ll send you a message.

    Jamie

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