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6 August 2024 | 3 replies
@Joshua Kotani come join us at the next meetup and meet all the investors you need to become successful.OC Real Estate Investor Networking - Tax Tricks Every Investor Should Know (biggerpockets.com)Good Investing..
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5 August 2024 | 8 replies
Networking is crucial, so consider joining local real estate investment groups, attending meetups, or participating in online forums like BiggerPockets.
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11 August 2024 | 49 replies
Learn as much as you can, join local real estate groups, and maybe find a mentor.
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7 August 2024 | 6 replies
Join the local Apartment Association as they are usually a great source of networking with other landlords and professionals in the area.
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5 August 2024 | 4 replies
Good luck to you, James, because it does sound interesting, and I hope to learn from you in the future.James--you'd be welcome to join our Youngstown (Boardman) meetup and see if you can get more feedback there.
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6 August 2024 | 38 replies
I suggest joining Facebook investing groups in your market and looking into meetups in your area (meetup.com is a great place to start).
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7 August 2024 | 15 replies
Visit and Join Metro Detroit Real Estate Investors Group theres some people on there that offer that service.
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6 August 2024 | 6 replies
Consider contacting a local real estate mentor or joining a real estate investing organization for assistance.Good luck!
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4 August 2024 | 1 reply
Would love for you to join and talk more if you're interested?