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Hello from Oakland, California!
Hey Folks,
My name is Andrew and my wife and I life in Oakland right now. Last year I read the book Rich Dad, Poor Dad and it started the real estate wheels turning in my head. I'm trying to learn all I can and develop some local connections so we can hopefully buy our first Multi-Family home this year.
I'm originally from the North Bay (Sebastopol, CA) if anyone knows that area and went to school down in Santa Barbara at UCSB. For my day job I run a small web design and marketing firm. I love business and connecting with people.
Looking to attend some good meetups and also connecting with local REI folks to discuss the local market. Here's to a great 2015!
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@Andrew Hewatt welcome to the BP community. @Johnson H. Is holding a meet up in the South Bay next week. You and your wife should head on down if you have the time!