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1 December 2024 | 377 replies
I just get a little sad when I see aspirational posts in the forums from people with nothing who believe they can build real wealth easily and fast.
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22 November 2024 | 4 replies
My name is Alec and I'm aspiring to buy and rent out my first house in 2025.
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21 November 2024 | 2 replies
I am a BDM, aspiring investor, and my wife is a realtor - so I help her out some as well.
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21 November 2024 | 1 reply
Hi BiggerPockets Community!
My name is Vishal Bendre, and I'm excited to be part of this amazing network of real estate professionals, investors, and enthusiasts!
I’m a real estate agent based in the vibrant Bay Are...
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20 November 2024 | 9 replies
I generally recommend aspiring investors to focus on a market or markets that they know well.
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19 November 2024 | 14 replies
Quote from @Vanessa Lule: I’m an 18-year-old aspiring investor with a goal to build wealth in real estate.
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12 November 2024 | 9 replies
Hi There @Chinelo Ononye - Don't be afraid to keep investing here in the Windy City if it's your home lolWe've got an awesome real estate community here in Chicago and would be happy to connect to see how we can help.Generational wealth is an amazing aspiration and there is no doubt you are the "one" in your family that is going to make that change.
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12 November 2024 | 5 replies
Josh here, an aspiring real estate investor who just found BP a couple weeks ago and am trying to learn the ropes.I find myself where I assume most people start: trying to decide on a niche and a market to support it.
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18 November 2024 | 47 replies
His $43,220 loss was reversed, leaving them with back taxes, penalties, and interest.Lessons Learned:Jackson’s story serves as a cautionary tale for aspiring real estate investors.
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8 November 2024 | 7 replies
hello. I am starting my path to becoming a successful wholesaler. I would love some advice on a few things
1) when starting out, is it more beneficial to start working the area you live in first? If so, why?
2) lead...