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5 June 2014 | 21 replies
I might have to pick your brain in the future about some opportunities in the valley once I get my feet on the ground and start to build my business.
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5 January 2020 | 24 replies
It is important to have multiple boots on the ground that can guide your journey and make sure you are buying right.
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26 July 2014 | 8 replies
Benjamin Nichols- My old stomping grounds!!!
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22 April 2019 | 8 replies
Take the time to send something personal and you shouldn't have any issues.Do also note that sending ANY form of ad or solicitation or doing any kind of dealmaking to people through colleague requests are grounds for a ban.Follow these guidelines and you won't have any problems.Thank you.
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18 June 2014 | 16 replies
But BP Podcast 73 with Mehran Kamari opened my eyes to out of state investing when you're faced with a local market like LA so long as you have "boots on the ground" in the other state.For someone like me who is just starting off, with a decent income, should I go for the expensive LA rental if the numbers somehow miraculously work or is it wiser to partner and look towards out of state hot spots given the full time job situation?
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28 January 2014 | 117 replies
I'm always interested in the out of state numbers, but just can't quite get over not knowing someone that is there on the ground..
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5 August 2023 | 15 replies
Hence I am trying to confirm this via Bigger Pockets My back ground is sales Hiring training motivating etc Able to retire a while back But am bored hence my interest in Wholesaling ANY IDEAS on LEADS ETC Thank Bruce
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25 January 2017 | 6 replies
Only experienced locals, in the trenches and on the ground day in and day out have a chance of making it work.
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2 February 2017 | 10 replies
I do invest in the Des Moines area near Iowa state fair ground (I generate extra cash during the state fair).
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11 February 2017 | 30 replies
You will not have a peaceful relationship under any circumstances if you intend to inform her she is not to use your property as a dumping ground.