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Updated 8 days ago, 12/27/2024

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Terrance Brewer
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New Member in NJ

Terrance Brewer
  • Real Estate Agent
  • NJ
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Hello everybody! I am new to BiggerPockets and looking to learn as much about Real Estate Investing as one can. Any tips on how to maximize my time on this platform are greatly appreciated! Looking forward to connecting.

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Drago Stanimirovic
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Drago Stanimirovic
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Hi Terrance,

Welcome to BiggerPockets! To make the most of your time here, explore the forums, listen to the BiggerPockets podcast, and take advantage of the educational resources and blog posts. Engaging with seasoned investors and participating in discussions will expand your knowledge quickly. Don’t hesitate to ask questions or connect with others in your nichenetworking is key. Best of luck, and enjoy your journey into real estate investing!

Drago

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Tim Delaney
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I am an audio learner, so I spend a lot of time listening to various podcasts that BP puts out. The main Real Estate one, On The Market, and BP Money are some of my favorites, but I also listen to the Rookie show when the topics are interesting.

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Ben Trageser
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Ben Trageser
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Quote from @Terrance Brewer:

Hello everybody! I am new to BiggerPockets and looking to learn as much about Real Estate Investing as one can. Any tips on how to maximize my time on this platform are greatly appreciated! Looking forward to connecting.

Hi Terrance! Welcome to Bigger Pockets. I'm actually not too far away from you. Happy to connect!
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    Terrance Brewer
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    Terrance Brewer
    • Real Estate Agent
    • NJ
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    Quote from @Drago Stanimirovic:

    Hi Terrance,

    Welcome to BiggerPockets! To make the most of your time here, explore the forums, listen to the BiggerPockets podcast, and take advantage of the educational resources and blog posts. Engaging with seasoned investors and participating in discussions will expand your knowledge quickly. Don’t hesitate to ask questions or connect with others in your nichenetworking is key. Best of luck, and enjoy your journey into real estate investing!

    Drago


     Thank you for the Warm welcome, Drago!

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    Terrance Brewer
    • Real Estate Agent
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    Terrance Brewer
    • Real Estate Agent
    • NJ
    Replied
    Quote from @Tim Delaney:

    I am an audio learner, so I spend a lot of time listening to various podcasts that BP puts out. The main Real Estate one, On The Market, and BP Money are some of my favorites, but I also listen to the Rookie show when the topics are interesting.


     Tim, this is great advice. Thank you for taking the time to make these suggestions!

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    Tim Delaney
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    Quote from @Terrance Brewer:
    Quote from @Tim Delaney:

    I am an audio learner, so I spend a lot of time listening to various podcasts that BP puts out. The main Real Estate one, On The Market, and BP Money are some of my favorites, but I also listen to the Rookie show when the topics are interesting.


     Tim, this is great advice. Thank you for taking the time to make these suggestions!


     You're more than welcome!

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    Drago Stanimirovic
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    Drago Stanimirovic
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    Quote from @Terrance Brewer:
    Quote from @Drago Stanimirovic:

    Hi Terrance,

    Welcome to BiggerPockets! To make the most of your time here, explore the forums, listen to the BiggerPockets podcast, and take advantage of the educational resources and blog posts. Engaging with seasoned investors and participating in discussions will expand your knowledge quickly. Don’t hesitate to ask questions or connect with others in your nichenetworking is key. Best of luck, and enjoy your journey into real estate investing!

    Drago


     Thank you for the Warm welcome, Drago!


     Sure! Reach out if you need any advice or you have any project initiatives. Have a great weekend! D

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    Bill Hampton
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    Bill Hampton
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    @Terrance Brewer

    Welcome to Bigger Pockets. 

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    Welcome to BiggerPockets! It’s a great community to learn and grow in real estate investing. Here are a few tips to make the most of your time on the platform:

    1. Engage in Forums: Join discussions on the forums to connect with investors at all levels. You’ll learn a lot from others’ experiences and get answers to specific questions.

    2. Use the Networking Feature: Connect with other members in your area or those with similar investing interests. Building a network here can open doors to partnerships, mentorships, and local insights.

    3. Explore the Blogs and Podcasts: BiggerPockets has tons of content—blogs, podcasts, webinars—that cover everything from beginner strategies to advanced investment tactics.

    4. Utilize the Deal Analysis Tools: If you’re considering an investment, the deal analysis calculators are invaluable for running numbers and understanding potential returns.

    5. Set Clear Goals: Define what you want to achieve, whether it’s learning a specific strategy or connecting with certain types of investors. Staying focused can help maximize your time on the platform.

    Feel free to reach out if you have questions or want to dive deeper into any topics. Looking forward to seeing your journey!

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    Welcome to BP Terrance!

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    Jonathan Soto
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    Jonathan Soto
    • Lender
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    welcome. go to as much networking events as you can and mingle. there are great posts on this forum which you can learn on many different topics. the podcasts are great. if i can help in anyway, reach out

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    Terrance Brewer
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    Terrance Brewer
    • Real Estate Agent
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    Thank you Jonathan. The same goes for you, if there is any way that I can be of service to you, feel free to reach out!

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    Zach Schofel
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    Zach Schofel
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    I'm from NJ as well and always happy to talk NJ real estate! 

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