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14 April 2015 | 4 replies
If someone were thinking about getting their license, I would probably encourage they keep working a job or have investments to carry them through the beginning phases of being an agent
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2 July 2019 | 9 replies
I just wanted to offer you some encouragement as you're just starting out and welcome you to the community, I hope you find the information you're looking for.
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21 October 2015 | 18 replies
There are quite a few threads on this, and I'd encourage you to search the archives.
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4 October 2015 | 10 replies
I realize you cannot act a licensed mortgage broker, but I encourage you to be Realtor licensed and learn financing and down payment assistance local programs.
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30 September 2015 | 5 replies
Thanks for the encouragement everybody.
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1 October 2015 | 29 replies
Attacking people, especially newbies, certainly would not encourage them to come back for more "education."
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1 October 2015 | 7 replies
I'd encourage you to reach out to more experienced investors in your area!
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26 February 2016 | 5 replies
Welcome to BiggerPockets @Michael SappI'd encourage you to reach out to more experienced investors in your area!
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1 October 2015 | 2 replies
I'd encourage you to reach out to more experienced investors in your area!
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6 October 2015 | 10 replies
I would like to encourage the new investors to never give up even if you are not getting the results that you expected.