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3 February 2025 | 8 replies
Start by networking through local meetups, REIA groups, and online communities like BiggerPockets to connect with experienced investors.
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23 January 2025 | 9 replies
A good, experienced borrower can turn around even an unexpectedly bad deal.
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6 February 2025 | 2 replies
Every investor, even the experienced ones, has that “Did I mess up?”
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29 January 2025 | 11 replies
Has anyone else experienced this in the SoCal area?
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29 January 2025 | 12 replies
Experienced investors typically value properties like yours by analyzing cap rates, cash-on-cash returns, and income growth potential.
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4 February 2025 | 3 replies
I’m reaching out for some advice from all the experienced investors out there.
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3 February 2025 | 5 replies
Connecting with experienced investors or joining local real estate groups can provide valuable insights and help you avoid costly mistakes.
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27 January 2025 | 7 replies
Biggest red flag, many EXPERIENCED and NEW LOs do is overpromising and under delivering.
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18 January 2025 | 8 replies
Where I’m Focusing: Ohio (Dayton and Cincinnati) — I already have trusted partners for renovation and construction.Investment Strategies: I’m interested in fix-and-flip and BRRRR.Open to Networking: Real estate agents, investors, contractors, and anyone passionate about real estate.My Goal: To learn from experienced investors, share ideas, and build a scalable real estate business.Looking forward to connecting and learning from this great community!
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2 February 2025 | 4 replies
I want to use this forum to meet other real estate professionals (experienced and newbies) and hopefully find business partners.