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Hello everyone, I am a new agent in the Tampa Bay FL area. However, I have been in the RE industry for 15 years on the preservation side of things. I know it takes money to make money in this field, but I don't want to just throw money away. I know Zillow works and I am going to purchase connections from them, but does anyone have any other advice for building up my database? I am also trying to find a good mentor in my area to help me get from point A to Z at a much faster pace than I would be able to by myself. Have any recommendations?
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I just wanted to say thank you to all of you for taking time out of your day to offer advice and try to help me. This is what makes bigger pockets so awesome! Have a great rest of the week :)