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17 July 2018 | 8 replies
Account Closed Thank you for your encouraging words.
24 July 2018 | 3 replies
I would encourage you to take a look at them and them attend one when you get a chance - there is a meetup happening next Thursday and the subject is "6 Things You Need to Know About Every Deal You Look At" Hope that's helpful - also feel free to reach out to me for anything relating to investing in real estate - I've been investing in Fresno since 2000 and I have built up a network of buyers and sellers - let me know if you'd like to get together for coffee or something. - I'd love to hear more about how you're building your business and who I can connect you to so you can keep growing.
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25 August 2018 | 29 replies
Its pretty cool that you support and encourage others!
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15 August 2018 | 30 replies
Just networking with different people through platforms like BP and your local REIA group?
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1 September 2018 | 10 replies
It's very encouraging to hear a story like yours when someone like myself is treading the waters of trying to figure out where to invest and how to go about it.
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22 August 2018 | 31 replies
But that person would have to be on the loan in order for the experience to count.I usually encourage partnering with an experienced investor for the first few deals in order to learn and reduce your risk by minimizing "newbie" mistakes.
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17 August 2018 | 4 replies
Echoing Michael, not an easy or short answer via a forum platform.
11 September 2018 | 4 replies
Plus the same platform can put you in front of BUYERS before your competition even knows they exist as well as poach clients from THEIR open houses.
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7 September 2018 | 6 replies
Thank you @Joe Hines, those are encouraging tipsand @Joe Villeneuve, I have most of my properties financed, 1 owned outright.
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3 September 2018 | 11 replies
@Michael Slockers thanks for the encouragement!