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Excited to learn and invest
Hey BiggerPockets community!
I’ve been in the real estate business as a broker, helping clients buy and sell homes, but I’m looking to take things to the next level by diving deeper into investing. While I understand market trends, negotiations, and deal structuring, I know that becoming a successful investor requires a different mindset and skill set.
I’m here to learn from those who have been in the trenchesâ€"whether it’s flipping, BRRRR, multifamily, or long-term rentals. What strategies helped you get started? What do you wish you knew earlier?
Looking forward to connecting, learning, and hopefully making the leap from facilitating deals to building my own portfolio!
I am based out of Chicago, il