All Forum Posts by: Julie Greenhouse

@Akshay Nihalaney thank you!!!

hi! I live in NYC and am looking to buy my first real estate property to rent out, ideally for a combo of income and appreciation. The thought of buying in a market I'm unfamiliar with and isn't within driving distance is a bit daunting to me.  Any suggestions for markets within a couple hours distance of NYC that you would recommend I look into?  New Haven, Philly?

Separately, my daughter is going to school in the fall in New Orleans so I am considering investing there, but it seems like Nola has its own set of problems that might make it too difficult as a first investment.  Any ideas are greatly appreciated.

hi! I would like to get my real estate salesperson license and take a course online. I have read that the course needs to be approved by New York State as well as Arello to be able to get the proper certification. I know there are a ton of courses on Groupon for about $100- $150.  Can anyone recommend one that is approved by both NYS and Arello? thanks so much!

hi! I'm new to this forum and new to real estate investing.  I live in NYC and am priced out of buying in my surrounding area, even to live but really want to invest in real estate.  I am looking for properties to buy and rent out in the 200-400k range with positive cash flow ideally.  I would like to find something within driving distance of NYC ideally.  Does anyone have any suggestions of markets to look in? any guidance would be greatly appreciated. thank you!

Hi Kenny, thank you. This is very helpful!

I found an investment property I am very interested in buying in Nashville. It was a FSBO but I was a day too late and the owner just hired a broker (at 6%) and now the price is $8k higher, but still what I think is a good deal. Since I'm not paying the 6%, the seller is, should I work with a local broker to represent me? Or, is there a way for me to get a better deal without using a broker? This is my first purchase as an investment so don't have tons of info about the process, etc. Thanks!