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Updated about 9 years ago, 11/02/2015

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Franklin Navarro
  • Rental Property Investor
  • McKinney, TX
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New to investing. New Jersey area

Franklin Navarro
  • Rental Property Investor
  • McKinney, TX
Posted

Hello Everyone,

I found BP by doing some research online and i couldn't be happier. I look forward to be advice and find people to share ideas with.

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Denise Stanford
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Northern, NJ
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Denise Stanford
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Northern, NJ
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Hey Franklin, 

Welcome to BP. Many are from NJ. Check out the BP podcasts and try to connect with a few local REIAs.

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Joseph Scorese
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  • Philadelphia
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Joseph Scorese
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  • Philadelphia
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Hi @Franklin Navarro,

How are you and Welcome to BP!

Let me know if I can assist with any questions!

Regards,

Joe Scorese

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Renea Steward
  • Massage Therapist
  • Chicago, IL
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Renea Steward
  • Massage Therapist
  • Chicago, IL
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@Franklin Navarro

Welcome to Bigger Pockets. I pleased that you found BP. We are a warm hearted paying it forward group of people interested in real estate investing.

Bigger Pockets has various resources: ebooks, blogs, forums, podcasts, webinars, colleagues, keyword alerts, an awards system, a learn section, informative people in many fields of real estate, and more.

If you have time consider spending 30 minutes for 30 consecutive days on Bigger Pockets. You will receive an Addict award along with a habit; as well as learning and retaining useful real estate information without struggling.

As Brandon Turner mentions we are considered to be the average of the 5 people we spend the most time with so connect with REIA meetings, accountability partners, and mastermind groups to engage with individuals interested in real estate investing.

At the bottom of this page is a list with help in it. Click on help. You will see answers to questions that you didn't even think of.

Looking forward to sharing insights with you in the forums.

                                Enjoy as you prosper.....

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Jim C.
  • Investor
  • Soldotna, AK
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Jim C.
  • Investor
  • Soldotna, AK
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Hi and welcome

I'm in the process of leaning NJ and moving to Ak

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Franklin Navarro
  • Rental Property Investor
  • McKinney, TX
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Franklin Navarro
  • Rental Property Investor
  • McKinney, TX
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Hi everyone, 

Thank you for such a warm welcome. I feel like i have found the one missing piece on this journey, i will level with you all, i am terrified of starting this because in the past (2005) I tried to flip a house in CA and it was a disaster, a perfect example of what not to do, and although i learned a great deal as a result i lost a ton of money, ended up bankrupt and also learn to be afraid. I have read many books, seen many videos, work diligently on my Credit. I have the knowledge, all i am lacking is that first successful deal that can boost my confidence to do another.

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Clayton P.
  • Landlord, Wholesaler and Agent
  • Newton, NJ
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Clayton P.
  • Landlord, Wholesaler and Agent
  • Newton, NJ
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What's up Franklin, welcome to BP - I'm from Jersey too and own some rentals in a town called Franklin. It's a sign! 

Some people put themselves 10 feet deep in student debt that lasts years for a degree that may never earn them money, you on the other hand, earned huge class credits in flipping - imagine how your next one is gonna go considering what you learned. Probably way better. You should actually be proud of trying.

What kind of investing are you looking to do?

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Larry K.
  • Investor and Architect
  • Ramsey, NJ
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Larry K.
  • Investor and Architect
  • Ramsey, NJ
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@Franklin Navarro

Welcome. I am sure you will do well with your great experience. You are in the right place. I suggest listening to the podcats. They are great.

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Matthew Murphy
  • Investor
  • Rochester, WA
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Matthew Murphy
  • Investor
  • Rochester, WA
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Welcome to BP. Glad to see you taking charge and having learned from past mistakes you know what to look out for know!  Good luck! 

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Judy Parker
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Closter, NJ
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Judy Parker
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Closter, NJ
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@Franklin NavarroWelcome to Bigger Pockets!

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Ndy Onyido
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Ndy Onyido
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@Franklin Navarro

No better place to be!

Welcome to BP