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I am looking to network and find people who are will to work with a first time investor, possibly guide me with my first investment.  

I also work up in Soldotna, Alaska as a fishing guide so that's cool you work in Alaska as well!

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I think a great way to begin using BP is to read the Bigger Pockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing as Josh and Brandon did a great job with it.

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There are benefits to having both.When you go fishing or hunting, you have your local experts near your home and fishing and hunting guides who know the ins and outs and sweet spots of the place you wish to travel to.The laws in CA and OK are similar both still very different. 

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thanks,  I was reading the free introductory guide and the chapter on financing kept redirecting me to the forums.  

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