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17 September 2015 | 3 replies
I was becoming mildly successful again, but I was not happy with dealing with the stresses of dummy business owners and guns put in my face for having to fire their employees due to excess staffing, so I quit my business and focused on teaching what I love which is video game development at a high school and college.
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18 September 2015 | 24 replies
Always looking to network and meet new, like-minded individuals.
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16 September 2015 | 1 reply
I'm sure there is somebody out in the forums who is looking to teach and help.
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16 September 2015 | 5 replies
I'm then going to the state website (where the entity is registered) and digging up the names of individuals.
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16 September 2015 | 2 replies
You've came to the right place if you're looking to connect with like-minded individuals...I'd highly recommend you check out the BP Podcasts and stay active on the forums!
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30 September 2015 | 2 replies
Mainly joined to network with other investors in the area and possibly find a few individuals to partner with on some future projects.
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30 September 2015 | 12 replies
It will also give you tips on how to find rehab costs for individual projects.
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11 October 2016 | 13 replies
But the idea is the same with this group of individuals.
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16 September 2015 | 3 replies
Hello,I am new Investor who recently joined Bigger Pockets with the intent to learn, grow, and be surrounded by like minded individuals who will motivate me to keep moving forward in this industry.
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23 September 2015 | 21 replies
I will rather leave that to those specially trained and equipped to handle them, while I spend my time on the things that matter most to me….my family, friends and leisure: this is my target.Let’s talk about the investor briefly:According to http://www.investorwords.com/2630/investor.html#ixzz3lvQW5IZP, an investor is an individual who commits money to investment products with the expectation of financial returns.His primary objectives are the returns from his investment.