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20 October 2024 | 8 replies
You have come to the right place to begin your investing journey.Have you looked into attending local meetings and joining Facebook groups?
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21 October 2024 | 10 replies
Attend local REI (Real Estate Investor) meetups and consider joining online communities like Bigger Pockets for continuous learning.Step 2: Be Strategic About WholesalingWholesaling can be a great way to generate capital, but it’s essential to fully understand the legal and logistical intricacies.
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20 October 2024 | 6 replies
I attended a few meetups and, over time, built relationships with folks interseted in short-term investments.
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19 October 2024 | 0 replies
Networking: Attend local real estate meetups or events to uncover off-market opportunities from fellow investors or agents.9.
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18 October 2024 | 0 replies
The biggest rent decreases were seen in Nashville (-4.8% YoY), DFW (-4.0%), Denver (-4.0%), and Austin (-3.7%).
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18 October 2024 | 25 replies
My biggest hurdles now are: finding and trusting the right agent (Denver), and lender.
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24 October 2024 | 33 replies
Attend the trainings, smile, bring donuts to your caseworker, etc.
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17 October 2024 | 6 replies
You can meet local investors by registering to attend real estate events in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happenings6.
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18 October 2024 | 3 replies
Engaging with other investors, agents, attending meetups/conferences in the area will definitely help you grow your network.
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17 October 2024 | 5 replies
I am currently watching lots of videos and attending webinars when I can.