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1 February 2025 | 1 reply
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18 January 2025 | 2 replies
I've been a member of GAREIA for about a year and it's been fantastic - lot of people in that group that are experienced and excited to help the next gen investors.https://gareia.com/Feel free to PM me or reach out to contact info in bio - would be happy to help however I can!
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23 January 2025 | 3 replies
You'll likely need a higher down payment if you can find anyone willing to finance something like this as a first time investor; many require some level of rehab experience at the very least.
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28 January 2025 | 14 replies
It might be best to hold off until you hear of other BP members who have experience with them.
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4 February 2025 | 26 replies
I took the 3 day class in Hartford a few years ago because it was free for veterans so I signed up.
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22 January 2025 | 7 replies
If you have any questions or concerns feel free to reach out at anytime!
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21 January 2025 | 2 replies
Do you have any RE experience?
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4 February 2025 | 7 replies
If you want to talk strategy, analyze deals, or just get some honest insight, feel free to reach out.
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7 February 2025 | 21 replies
In addition to what was said above, for the software that has a free trial option, sign up for it and use the software for a day (or at least a few hours) as if you are using it for real, then call their customer support too and get a feel for that.
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6 February 2025 | 12 replies
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