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15 May 2014 | 11 replies
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.And now that you're here we'd love to see you be an active member of the BP community so be sure to set up Keywords Alerts for your local area such as "Orlando" or "Altamonte Springs" if you're looking to find potential opportunities for investing, education in a subject, or other members in your area.
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19 May 2014 | 6 replies
Here are a few recommendations for you: Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsWishing you the best and see you around the site!
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19 May 2014 | 13 replies
Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsWishing you the best!
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19 May 2014 | 9 replies
Here are a few recommendations for you: Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsWishing you the best!
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19 May 2014 | 6 replies
Here are some recommendations for you: Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts If you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select that person below.
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19 May 2014 | 16 replies
Here are a few recommendations for you: Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts If you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select that person below.
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11 May 2014 | 7 replies
Here are a few recommendations for you: Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts Read Beginner’s Guide http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing and check out BP Podcast.
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12 May 2014 | 8 replies
Oh - and if you haven't yet- be sure to setup some "Keyword Alerts."
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13 May 2014 | 3 replies
Be sure also to set up your key word alerts for your market and/or your interests (like "landlord," for example) because that is how you can get notified any time people are talking about things that interest you.