All Forum Posts by: Nicholas Sawyer

Hello fellow BP members,

I'm looking to buy a multifamily property this winter. I am starting to look into local real estate agents who are experienced in real estate investing especially with multifamily homes. My questions are what do you look for in an agent? Also, what do you look for in an agent that other people may not think of?

Thanks all!

Hello all,

I am just getting started in the rental real estate business and I have a lot of questions. One question I ask myself is should I refinance my current home to reduce my mortgage before I seek a traditional loan to purchase a multifamily home when I find a deal that may work? Does refinancing send any flags to a bank that would cause them to deny a traditional loan shorty after the refinance?

Also want to say I enjoy all answers as well as other opinions that I may not be asking for. I am here to learn.

Thank you everyone for the welcomes, tips, and knowledge. I'll be making my plans soon and you'll see me posting more here.

Until then, Thanks again!

@Nicholas Davila. I live just just outside of New Bedford in Lakeville. I've been looking mainly at New Bedford, Fall River, and even in Providence as potential cities to make my first investment. Prices are lower there than elsewhere in MA and most residents are renting. Going to keep up my research and find an ambitious realtor to start looking this fall.

Hello all.

I am currently living South Eastern Massachusetts who is doing well. I am married, own a house, have a good paying job and have amassed over 100K in savings that I have invested in the stock market. However my job has become my life. I work as an executive chef and am getting tired of 12+ hour work days, working weekends, missing family outings, and generally not having time to enjoy my family and friends. 

I have been thinking for a while of how to switch careers or to gain more independent income so I can afford to not work so hard where I currently am. Don't get me wrong I am not trying to be lazy I have a great work ethic. I just think want to enjoy some freedom as well as develop passive income. I've started reading and listening to books recommended on this website and listening to the BP Podcast as well. I have finished The book on Rental Property Income, currently on Investing in Real Estate with No and Low Money Down, and have Rich Dad Poor Dad waiting for me.

I guess the point of this post is to introduce myself and get your input of what to read next or where I can develop more knowledge about investing in South Eastern Mass. Specifically because property seems to be more expensive here than elsewhere in the USA.

Anyway sorry for the rant and thanks for your Input!

-Nick.