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Nick Alvarez
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I'm the new guy!...Orange, California

Nick Alvarez
  • Orange, CA
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Hey everyone, I'm Nick, new to the website & loving all the resources Bigger Pockets has to offer! I'm a recent finance grad working in the commercial finance industry (asset-based lending)... it has been a dream of mine to pursue real estate investing to create passive income and I'm interested in acquiring rental properties in Orange County, CA... looking forward to utilizing this site in order to make that dream a reality. 

Cheers!

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@nalvarezalvarez Welcome to the OC BP community. Sorry for the short notice, but there is a meet-up tonight in Lake Forest if you are interested. PM me for the details. Also, if you would like to meet one to one over a cup of coffee and discuss real estate let me know.

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@nalvarezalvarez  Welcome to the OC BP community.  Sorry for the short notice, but there is a meet-up tonight in Lake Forest if you are interested.  PM me for the details. Also, if you would like to meet one to one over a cup of coffee and discuss real estate let me know.

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@Nick AlvarezWelcome to BP!

I love Orange County, such a beautiful place to live. But I would say don't focus on one county to start with. Look around and see where the best market is around you.

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Nick Alvarez
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@Joe Homs, thanks for the heads up, unfortunately tonight wont work, but would welcome an opportunity to connect in the future.  

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Larry Fried
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@Nick Alvarez

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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Dmitriy Fomichenko
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Welcome @Nick Alvarez it’s a pleasure to have you here! You will find this a tremendous resource for all of your real estate needs.

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Nick Alvarez
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Nick Alvarez
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@Larry FriedThanks for the links... Keyword alerts are a great idea. 

@Zach Liu good point, there are always multiple opportunities in various market ares. 

@Joe Homs, I don't think my tag worked in my earlier post, but thank you for reaching out. 

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@Nick Alvarez

Welcome to the site. Go Titans!

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Welcome Navarez! Love the OC. I'm up in LA (Venice). Glad to have you join us!

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Hey @Nick Alvarez welcome, glad to have you on board! 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 if you haven't yet- be sure to setup some "Keyword Alerts."

Glad to have you here 

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    @Ali Boone Thanks! Your domain caught my eye (very catchy). congrats on your successful business model, looks like you're helping connect a lot of REI's with the right people.

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    @Brandon Turner the beginner's guide PDF has some great content- I first discovered BP from reading one of your blog posts linked by Business Insider. You guys have created a great and resourceful tool here! 

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    Brandon Turner
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    Rock on @Nick Alvarez! Thanks so much! 

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