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23 October 2024 | 22 replies
I would recommend first, finding and joining at least one if not more local real estate investor (REIA) meetup groups (look on Facebook or Meetup or just search online) and try to attend as many as you can to network with local folks doing all different avenues of investing.
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30 October 2024 | 236 replies
It is like joining a vegan club and crap on vegans because people are meant to eat meat.
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15 October 2024 | 12 replies
Joining local real estate investor meetups, networking, and attending REIAs can help.
15 October 2024 | 19 replies
He harrasses most newcomers to BP... we're more than happy to have new REI folks join in on the fun and success!
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13 October 2024 | 16 replies
Worth joining!
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15 October 2024 | 5 replies
A great way to start is by attending RE events and joining a local investors association.
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14 October 2024 | 1 reply
If you are a landlord in California, I highly recommend you join the California Apartment Association for training, forms, and other resources.2.
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14 October 2024 | 3 replies
There's also a Landlords of Linn County professional organization you can join.
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14 October 2024 | 2 replies
Very interested in Rentals and wholesaling. im very excited to join this site - and would love to talk and learn more from you , I'm always eager to learn and meet new people . while I've been trying to get into the real estate world for a few years now - it's been a little bit tough, especially knowing where to start and how to go about it .