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Hello from St. Paul MN
Hello Everyone.
My name is Blake and I am a newcomer to the site and into the real estate market.
I recently graduated from college with a Bachelors degree in Biomedical Science and I am really interested in getting more involved in real estate investing. From what I have read from some of the research I have done it seems that Wholesaling would be a good entry point into the market to help build some capital and gain some experience in the market.
I guess my main question / concern is where to start? I would like to mentor with someone in the area who knows the business but I am not quite sure on who to contact or what avenues to explore to find someone willing to be a mentor.
Does anyone have any experience or suggestions or Ideas on where to start?
Thanks!!
Blake
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Hi and welcome to BiggerPockets! It’s a great place to learn more about investing and meet the people you want to meet. If you haven't yet, be sure to check out the The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing and don't forget to set up your Keyword Alerts!
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Welcome to the site. Were to start depends on where you want to go. What are you looking at doing?
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Welcome to BP......why are you in BP/REI?
The answer will help you determine where to start from......
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Hey @Blake Reynolds welcome to BiggerPockets! You've definitely come to the right place to learn more about investing. If you haven't yet, be sure to check out the The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing and The BiggerPockets Podcast. They are both great at learning the fundamentals.
Oh - and don't forget to set up your Keyword Alerts!
See you around the site!
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Well initially I have always had an interest in the concept of owning real estate as an investment. So that's what initially drew me towards the topic but I think for myself, the overall end game I am looking for is a means of financial security. I want to be able to retire early so I can spend more time doing the things that I like to do and not have to worry about where I am going to get the money to pay my next set of bills and so on.
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Welcome to BP! This is a great place to learn from other investors. I am an investor/agent based out of Minneapolis. I would recommend attending local investor meetings to network with others and possibly to find a mentor. PM me and I can send over the meeting time and locations.
Cheers, Sawyer