All Forum Posts by: Emily Horton

Wow, thanks y'all for all the feedback so far!  Further proof that southern hospitality is not only in the south.

@Cesar Rosas, I will be working in Tarrytown and will prefer to have a commute less than 20 minutes.  I have been focusing my search on that radius to the south, closer to the city, including towns like Yonkers and White Plains and everything in between.  I'd be open to any small multifamily, 2-4 units, and I have not yet been prequalified.  Would you have any recommendation of local banks or lenders to talk to to be prequalified?  

@Josane Cumandala, thank you!  That helps me understand what further questions to ask.

@Michael Gessner, I like Texas, but my W-2 job offered me a position in NY, and I have been looking to make a change.  This will also give me the opportunity to make the push to own an investment property, rather than keep waiting where I am currently.  

@Jonathan Twombly, I just listened to the podcast you were on this morning!  Thank you for the advice--that all makes a lot of sense, and I will definitely apply it to my search.  

@Adam Cherko, you sound like you have a ton of great experience in that area, and I appreciate your expertise!  I would definitely like to talk more, especially as I go up there and decide where I want to look and live.  I do not know Craig Hall, but I haven't been in real estate for very long!

Good afternoon,

I am an engineer considering a move to Westchester County from Dallas, TX, and I would like to house hack my way in New York. I am unfamiliar with the real estate market in the area, so I am looking for advice on where to look for multifamily properties. I have found some properties via the MLS, many of which have appeared within the past two weeks. Several questions I have in mind to get familiar with the area:

-Is there a reason that a bunch of multifamily properties have appeared on the market recently?

-What is the level of demand for multifamily living in Westchester County?

-How has the market changed in the past several years?

-What demographic should I expect to see in the area?

-What is STAR in terms of taxes and how should I integrate that into my deal analysis?

I am keen to jump in with both feet, and would love to know any other advice you may have that is specific to the area.

Thank you!

Would love to attend, but will be out of town.  Are these held on a regular basis so I can plan for the next one?

I've been doing my homework and reading up on the concepts behind real estate investing, and now I'm keen to take action.  

Looking for recommendations for an agent, property manager, and local investor.  Aiming to start with multifamily rental properties in the Dallas area.