All Forum Posts by: Evan Hopple

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Hello BP forums!

First post here and I am completely new to real estate investing.

I live in Connecticut and I have settled on wanting my first investment to be in Connecticut. This is currently the only thing I am actually decisive about.

I think I'm struggling with analysis paralysis combined with generally being overwhelmed by all of the different metrics and data to look at.

Specifically, I'm currently trying to narrow my market within Connecticut, but I am getting stuck on how to determine a "good" market. My goals are cash flow primarily. I keep hearing that it makes sense to focus on markets that have strong economic and population growth, but there's really no overlap between population growth, economic growth, low prices, and low taxes.

So my question really is, what's the best way to get out of this? Is Connecticut just a bad market? Am I being too much of a perfectionist? How does one go about determining what a "good" market is to start out?

Thanks for any help on this.

Hello, I am new to Bigger Pockets and seeking guidance with my first real estate investment. I think now would be a good time for me to invest because I don't have any debt at the moment, and a decent amount of money saved up. Im looking for help with the next steps and figuring out all of the details needed to make it happen.

I would like to close on a deal by the end of this year, not sure of the exact market I'd like to invest in mainly because I've had trouble finding listings on the market. But, currently looking around the Midwest area’s where I could do multifamily rentals. I know it's a lot of work since I live in California and harder to achieve but I think the potential could definitely make it worth while, especially with the right team (investment real estate agent, property management etc.

Conclusion, I've done some research but definitely open to any opinions and suggestions from people with more experience. Any tips or advice for what exactly I should be looking into or staying away from would be great. Additionally, if there is anyone in or around the Midwest areas that has any state specific advice or contacts, I would love to get in touch to expand my network and build a solid team.

Southern California based but looking into buying SF or MF in Cleveland.  Have multiple local lender options but considering the lender my agent is recommending.  Aside from the lender being vetted by the agent already, are there any other positives or negatives to using a lender in the market im looking into?