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[Lamarth Duncan]

Hello everyone my name is Lamarth Duncan. I live in Albany NY (Upstate NY). I recently started a real estate investing course at Excelsior College 2 weeks ago. My instructor gave me the link to this site. I’m new to real estate. I’m currently in the jewelry business. My goals in real estate is to start with buying a commercial property that has a store front and multiple units that can be rented for cash flow. Then purchase other properties to flip or hold for long term cash flow.

[Andrew Cordle]

@Lamarth Duncan 

Hello "BP Newbie" and welcome to Bigger Pockets.

In the meantime here are 7 tips to help you grow your business using BP:

1. New to BP?

2. Develop your own business strategy. -- Don’t just be a “jack-of-all-trades"

3. Grow your business by developing your business plan. - Remember there is a difference between goals and a plan.

4. Locate and attend several different local REIAs as they’re great opportunities to network and meet wholesalers, lenders, and contractors.

5. Stay away from the “guru” sales-pitch events - they rarely increase your investment knowledge, they merely empty your wallet!

6. Spend 30 minutes a day on Bigger Pockets by connecting with “colleagues,” perusing blogs and videos, and engaging with others on the forums:

7. Set yourself up to receive free alerts to be notified of subjects that interest you:

Andrew