Hello Rochestarians. Sorry to bump such an old thread, but it seems I'm far from the first. Just wanted to introduce myself and invite you to connect for general networking or to tell me about your businesses.
I was born and raised on the southeast side of the city and have rented (as a renter) residential and commercial space in Park Ave, Corn Hill, and Marketview Heights neighborhoods. Three years ago I moved to Silicon Valley for a tech job, but my wife and I dream of returning sometime in the next few years.
To help us stay connected to the area and fund a possible move (and because Silicon Valley real estate prices are INSANE!), we'd like to start investing in Rochester. While rehabs and more hands-on projects sound fun, they don't seem like a smart place to start while we live 3,000 miles away. We're looking for SFRs and small multi's that are ready or nearly ready to rent. I'm most passionate about the city of Rochester (vs the suburbs), and would love to be part of the growth in the South Wedge, Ellwanger Barry/Swillburg, or the 19th Ward (though we'd consider other areas too as long as they aren't war zones).
We have friends and family who are willing to help us with most aspects of on-the-ground property management, but would love to connect with investors, agents, and others who might be able to help us buy our first properties or just want to share their wisdom. I can't offer much in the way of advice, but do have a couple of spare bedrooms if you ever want to exchange advice for a place to stay in California.
We will be in Rochester at the end of September to visit family, and plan to look at houses while we're there. If any of you would like to meet up, send a note. Hope to hear from some of you soon!
