They’ll have insight into the local market and can help prevent you from buying a deal that looks good on paper but isn’t ideal. 3. 

You will want to have properties under contract before bringing a contractor out to walk the place with you.If I were in your shoes I'd have a 30 minute call/zoom/coffee with a couple of local GC's now and come prepared to explain to them exactly what you are looking to do.For example when I first got started I was targeting single level, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,800 square foot homes, with 2 car garages, that were sitting on 7,500 square foot lots, and that were built of block in the 1950s/1960s.

Since you're looking to house hack your first multifamily in New London, CT, or Greater Boston, connecting with local investors and learning about financing options will be key.

I'm quoted in this article 8 months prior to the settlement predicting just that.https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2024/01/06/nar-ver...

In the event that you don’t have money to build a cash buyer’s list first by using bandit signs or pulling lists and contacting potential cash buyers, you have two other options:Option 1: Attend local real estate meetups and or your local REIA meetings.

OP ask your larger local commercial real estate office for some recommendations. 

If you are considering looking in that location, I HIGHLY suggest you connect with a local expert like @Josh Green

@Darren Samson what kind of loan you can use is a question for a local lender. 

How’s everyone doing ?I’m very new to this but I’m proud to say I am now an investor, I just haven’t invested in anything yet. I plan on taking a few years saving my money and learning as much as I can about real esta...

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