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All Forum Posts by: Pat Quaranto

Pat Quaranto has started 11 posts and replied 46 times.

Post: REI Networking Event Alternatives

Pat QuarantoPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Long Island, NY
  • Posts 46
  • Votes 12
Quote from @Robin Simon:
Quote from @Pat Quaranto:

I've been to one REIA probably a month or two ago. Absolutely loved it and have been looking to go to more. Problem is everywhere I see them, it's always during a week night which does not work well with my work schedule. Are there ever any networking events that meet on weekends in person? Haven't tried online meetups, but I feel they would not be the same. Any advice? Located on Long Island, NY.

Thanks!


 Maybe look into local realtor groups and their events/open houses?  A lot of open house activity happens over the weekends and can be filled with people involved in the real estate investing space

What are some specific things you would look for at an open house as someone who is not actively looking to purchase a property just yet?

Post: REI Networking Event Alternatives

Pat QuarantoPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Long Island, NY
  • Posts 46
  • Votes 12

Post: REI Networking Event Alternatives

Pat QuarantoPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Long Island, NY
  • Posts 46
  • Votes 12

I thought they were the same thing. I went to a networking event, not an REIA…can always change my schedule around next quarter. Thanks for the advice.

Post: REI Networking Event Alternatives

Pat QuarantoPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Long Island, NY
  • Posts 46
  • Votes 12

I've been to one REIA probably a month or two ago. Absolutely loved it and have been looking to go to more. Problem is everywhere I see them, it's always during a week night which does not work well with my work schedule. Are there ever any networking events that meet on weekends in person? Haven't tried online meetups, but I feel they would not be the same. Any advice? Located on Long Island, NY.

Thanks!

Post: Long Island New York Market

Pat QuarantoPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Long Island, NY
  • Posts 46
  • Votes 12
Quote from @Chris Grenzig:

@Christian Rodriguez Happy to connect with others from Long Island, I currently live in Brooklyn and work in Jericho, NY. We also run a free meetup every month in Westbury, NY if you're interested as well. We don't do coaching or sell anything, just looking for a way to network with people outside of the different REIA's. But if you want to get together outside of the meetup also down to do that as well.

Hi Chris! From Levittown, here. How do I find out more about these REIAs in Westbury?

Post: Rookie Ready To Start My Journey!

Pat QuarantoPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Long Island, NY
  • Posts 46
  • Votes 12

Great to hear! That's what I've been doing - reading, listening to podcasts, and trying to attend REIA meetups. I've attended one so far. My work schedule makes it difficult to attend PM networking events unfortunately.

Post: Rookie Ready To Start My Journey!

Pat QuarantoPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Long Island, NY
  • Posts 46
  • Votes 12
Quote from @Michael Smythe:

@Pat Quaranto you may consider narrowing your focus down to become an expert and increase your chances of success.

Do you think it's easier to succeed at something you're an expert at or wherever the winds blow?

Will do! Appreciate ya!

Post: Rookie Ready To Start My Journey!

Pat QuarantoPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Long Island, NY
  • Posts 46
  • Votes 12
Quote from @Min Zhang:

Hey Pat! Welcome back to Bigger Pockets! If the numbers doesn't make sense for you locally, you should explore OOS investing. I recommend reading “Long-Distance Real Estate Investing: How to Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out-of-State Rental Properties” - I found it to be very helpful when I got started investing 2.5 years ago.

Here is a summary of the book.

https://www.nateliason.com/notes/long-distance-real-estate-investing-david-greene

The book also mentions the importance of having a rockstar Realtor, contractor, lender, and property manager.

I invest locally in Columbus and Cleveland. I can send you a list of contacts in Ohio to help you build your team, property manager. Let me know how I can help!

Just started this book yesterday! 

Post: Rookie Ready To Start My Journey!

Pat QuarantoPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Long Island, NY
  • Posts 46
  • Votes 12

TON of info here! Greatly appreciated. Currently at a 50%+ savings rate, making it work. And I appreciate the book recommendations, that's the plan now just read and read more. Already read Rich Dad, Poor Dad and The Book on Rental Property Investing. The others I gotta check out. I just started Long Distance Real Estate Investing today. Also loading myself up with podcasts. I went to one REI meeting a couple weeks ago and I fell in love! Really gave me the push to take this seriously seeing all the investors my age doing what they do there.

Post: Rookie Ready To Start My Journey!

Pat QuarantoPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Long Island, NY
  • Posts 46
  • Votes 12

Just started reading Long Distance Real Estate Investing today. Midwest sounds like the spot to be. Definitely plan on looking more into those area but I will reach out because I’m sure I’ll have a ton of questions. Lol. Thanks!