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29 January 2025 | 18 replies
@Shawn McCormick is local to the area and can share some of his experiences.
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3 February 2025 | 2 replies
My local REI buddy called today.
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6 February 2025 | 6 replies
One way to save some money, especially if you are local is to split the job.
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5 February 2025 | 4 replies
I am new to real estate investing and looking to connect with any local investor.
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6 February 2025 | 10 replies
Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.
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22 January 2025 | 9 replies
As for meeting local wholesalers, networking at meetups or even online could help you connect with the right people.
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23 January 2025 | 7 replies
If you want to network or ask specific questions about your local market, go to your local real estate forum and connect with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking5.
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6 February 2025 | 12 replies
In Houston, you can either invest locally or explore strong Texas markets like San Antonio (affordable duplexes, strong job market), DFW suburbs (duplex-friendly zoning, growing economy), or Houston suburbs (Spring, Cypress, The Woodlands for good schools and tenant demand).
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3 February 2025 | 0 replies
Conversation in local Bar, say I would pay all CASH How did you finance this deal?
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2 February 2025 | 0 replies
Researched the area , contacted local team through biggerpockets How did you finance this deal?