All Forum Posts by: Mark Avery

Hi @Chad Fagan welcome to BP and the world of REI. My wife and I love going up through Litchfield, such a great area. Where and how are you looking for your first deal? And shout out to @Robert Bergmann as another Danbury area investor!  Cheers, Mark

Completely agree with @Melissa Gittens!

I agree with @Michael Noto, adding value is key in some of our older CT properties. Also, remember to check the zoning.  Can you convert the garage and make the 3 family a 4 family?  (or something similar)

Hi @Andres Bernal, I agree in the current market the 2% rule is tough to make work.  I've heard to discussed many times with developers I work with. "CT is very steady, nothing glamorous right now, but very steady".  So as you run and re-run your numbers, you are the one who has to be comfortable with the way they work... whether they follow a rule or not.

Hi @Chris L.  That's an exciting post.  I'm happy to help in your buyer's search.  There is great value in that price range and size right now, especially in Western CT.  As you can tell from my profile I'm a full-time investor/agent in Fairfield & Litchfield Counties.  So I'm constantly on the hunt and looking at the market.  Is there a time we can talk on the phone for more details and possibilities?  Best wishes and look forward to talking with you soon, Mark

Hi @Jose Bernard, Welcome to BP and REI in CT! You have a very wise agent. Best wishes to you and look forward to hearing about your journey. Cheers, Mark

Hi @Rick Bassett, Glad to hear you're moving forward rather than continuing in what seems like a downward spiral of a situation.  Are you doing the process yourself or through an eviction attorney?  I'm always looking for a good referral in CT if you like who you're working with.  Good luck!  Mark

Hi @Odalis S.. Welcome to BP! Everyone has their own path but if I were in your position I would focus on education and networking. Read, read, read.... many of the books on BP are excellent as are many others. It doesn't matter how you get in to the material, whether by audio, electronic or physical books, just keep absorbing the information. And if money is tight to start, go to the library. I started by checking out many of the first REI books from the public library. Also, listen to the podcasts here or then many of the guests from BP have their own podcasts too. And then, because we all need to socialize a little bit, try to attend any one REI groups in you area. That's my 2 cents. Best wishes and look forward to hearing about you next steps, Mark

Hi Robert, 

Great to hear that you're ready too jump in and start house hacking!.  I am an agent and investor in Northern Fairfield & Litchfield counties.  I'm happy to sit down and talk about search, plans as an investor and begin crafting a path to reach your goals.  Give me a call or shoot me an email and let's schedule a time to meet.

Look forward to hearing from you soon,

Mark

Hi @Ethan Vegas, I know your post was 10 months ago but would you still have any recommendations for handyman in the Pasadena area?  Cheers. Mark