All Forum Posts by: John Pauler

For any Cambridge / Boston area investors who didn't see this news from about six weeks ago...

'new rules in Cambridge will make it far easier for owners of one- and two-family homes to convert basements into the add-on apartments that planning nerds call “accessory dwelling units.” These units will still require special permits, but not zoning variances, which are much harder to obtain.'

Boston Globe - on new rules for accessory dwelling units

Cambridge Day - on the vote to allow basement apartments legally

@Corey Melkonian - busy guy! That's great. I know Teele Sq well, great area, and not far at all. Looking forward to getting to know you, and the rest of the BP community. Feel free to reach out anytime. 

@Jack Butala, @Malik Roley - thanks for the warm welcome! 

@Corey Melkonian - glad to connect. What location(s) / property type(s) / side(s) of the transaction do you specialize in? 

@David Thompson, @Tory Kelliher - this is great advice. Just ordered Dave Lindahl's book and am excited to dive into this and the rest of the content shared. 

It's already great to be a part of BiggerPockets! 

Hello world. Started devouring the podcasts about two months ago and can't stop. Best resource I have ever found, hands down. Thanks guys! 

I am a fairly new investor, with a lot to learn. I live in one half of a two family in Somerville, MA. I also have a second two family two blocks away. 

I am interested in networking with folks who do commercial and larger apartment building deals, whether that is in the Boston area or in another city. 

Also happy to share my limited experience with anyone interested to learn. 

My goals in real estate are to create some security and freedom through cash flow, and eventually build real wealth and a business I can use to teach my children.