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Updated over 7 years ago, 06/07/2017

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Chris Theis
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Palm Harbor, FL
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Aspiring Investor from the Tampa , FL

Chris Theis
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Palm Harbor, FL
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Hello everyone, my name is Chris Theis. I moved to the Tampa area about 7 months ago. 

I currently work in digital media with a background in branding, marketing, web development, print, and broadcast. I've been listening to the podcasts for a while and have saved up around 50k and am ready to invest it into my first buy and hold endeavor. 

Outside of work I enjoy time with my family, the beach, electronics and 3D animation. 

Thank you for taking the time to read this! I look forward to learning all I can from this amazing community and sharing my experience! 

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Adam L.
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Tampa, FL
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Adam L.
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Tampa, FL
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Welcome! I too am looking to invest in Tampa so welcome to the area! You've listened to the podcast a lot so I'm sure you know how much great information is on the forum. Look around and learn a bunch! I've been stuck in he analysis paralysis stage for a long time and doing nothing but listening and reading so don't be like me! Ha ha. Get at it and good luck. Again, welcome! 

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Shane Odom
  • Investor
  • Saint Peterburg, FL
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Shane Odom
  • Investor
  • Saint Peterburg, FL
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Welcome to BP AND the Tampa areas!!! You already know you're making a great choice to start real estate investing, so just jump on here and use all of the resources at your fingertips. Don't let analysis paralysis get you down or discouraged, most of us went and/or still go through it sometimes. If you ever have any questions or just want to chat don't hesitate to reach out. Good luck and keep us posted!!

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Zach Welner
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Clearwater, FL
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Zach Welner
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Clearwater, FL
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Hi @Chris Theis! Welcome to the Tampa bay investment market! Good choice! You can learn a lot from BP and other professionals that are on here. I am a Realtor in Tampa specializing in Distressed properties. If you have any questions, please reach out! Thanks!

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John Thedford#5 Wholesaling Contributor
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Naples, FL
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John Thedford#5 Wholesaling Contributor
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Naples, FL
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@Chris Theis

Welcome to BP.
If you want to buy in the area call my friend

@Jeff Copeland

I know Jeff personally and have found him to be very competent and honest.