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19 December 2024 | 22 replies
I'd also recommend diving into books, podcasts, and even attending real estate events to start learning more.Here:Learn the Basics: Study property types, financing, and market trends.Network: Attend events, connect with pros, and build relationships.Find a Mentor: Seek guidance from someone experienced in commercial real estate.Start Small: Look at smaller deals or partnerships to get your feet wet.Take Action: Once ready, start evaluating deals and making offers.
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30 December 2024 | 103 replies
-Attend at least 3 meet ups, in person, a month with my local REIA.
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13 December 2024 | 32 replies
Quote from @John Postma: I have a couple rentals locally (South-west Denver suburbs) and my goal was to buy a rental a year.
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17 December 2024 | 20 replies
Right now, I am curious about, but not anything close to sophisticated on, office, especially in the suburbs of Denver where I live.
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14 December 2024 | 3 replies
I would recommend speaking with @Denver McClure as he could provide some insight into this.
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17 December 2024 | 5 replies
@Lance Wakefield since you are in Collin County, if you plan on attending the Collin county sale; check with the Collin County Sheriff for property listings.
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19 January 2025 | 269 replies
Could anyone share if there is any meet up organized soon or would people be interested attending one?
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22 December 2024 | 21 replies
I havent been to any meetup events but would love to attend one.
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16 December 2024 | 7 replies
I have included snippets of your message and my replies or comments in bold.What investor meetups I should attend- BP rules prevent posting outside events/meetups here.
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16 December 2024 | 8 replies
The book is useful for understanding how to structure deals, assess risks, and think like a lender, rather than just an investor.Pair this with engaging in forums like this one and attending local meetups to put what you learn into practice.