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3 February 2025 | 8 replies
I currently have around 20k cash for a down payment and that is steadily increasing so I want to pull the trigger soon.I'm interested in Fort Wayne for a few reasons:- I have some family in the area (they won't be involved, but have some general knowledge of the area)- Decent schools- Low crime- Airport- Low pricesAny advice or connections are welcome as I am completely new to this.
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29 January 2025 | 4 replies
Quote from @Vince Scipione: Hi Terry and Welcome to this awesome community.
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21 January 2025 | 5 replies
Hello Jessica, welcome to BiggerPockets!
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25 January 2025 | 10 replies
Welcome to the real estate investment game!
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5 February 2025 | 15 replies
Quote from @Angelica Byrne: Hi @Jaycee Greene thanks for the welcome.
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23 January 2025 | 52 replies
So Agree Jeff many simply have no basic manners. and that can be from a texting society where brevity is all they know.