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Michael Westberry
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Michael Westberry
  • Wholesaler
  • Rock Hill, SC
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Hello, my name is Michael Westberry and I just joined the site today! This is the missing link I have been looking for as a beginner investor. Happy to be here!

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Paul Timmins#2 New Member Introductions Contributor
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@Michael Westberry

Welcome. Great time to build the foundation.

Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere

Check out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide - A fantastic free book that walks through many of the key topics of real estate investing.

Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice. And you get the benefit of having 50 past ones to catch up on.

Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

Two Great reads, I bought both J. Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbook

Good Luck

Paul

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Michael Westberry
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Michael Westberry
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Thanks Paul appreciate the feedback and glad to hear you enjoyed those books. I am about to buy them and look forward to putting the knowledge into use! What is your opinion on investment strategies for a first time investor? I am interested in doing rehabs.

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Mehran K.
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Welcome to BiggerPockets @Michael Westberry, glad to have you aboard! BP has played a pivotal role in my growth as an investor. I hope it makes as much an impact on your path as it has mine :)

See you around the site.