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Hello my name is Rich Tirado. I am a realtor and new to bigger pockets. I have the basic "Free Membership". Where should I start?
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Hello @Juhriah Smith, welcome to BP! My favorite investor networking event in Columbus is COIN : https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/56...
Are you interested in connecting with Realtors and others in the industry as well? If so, I'd suggest checking out the Real Estate Area Associations, there's one for every area of central Ohio. There aren't many contractors in either association that I'm a member so you'd likely make good connections wherever you go. There are many other real estate and investor groups out there as well.
Contractors are in short supply here so I'm sure if your work is good, you will be very successful!