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Starting in Columbus Ohio
Hey everyone,
I have been lurking for a while, so I thought I would finally step out and introduce myself.
I am a seventeen-year old home schooled senior. I have been interested in real estate investing since my brother started buying a couple rental properties when I was around 10 or 11. I wanted to do the same but thought I would have to build up some cash with a job before I could start. Then I found wholesaling a six months ago and have been researching it ever since.
I hope to be able to wholesale several properties before I graduate and gain some experience. I also hope to build connections with investors and wholesalers all over, but especially in the Columbus market.
Any advice, but specifically advice about starting out young would be greatly appreciated
Thanks,
David
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