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I actually joined Bigger Pockets a long time ago but haven't been around for a long time. I am here to see what others are doing regarding their real estate investments.
Bill
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What made you decide to get into real estate? Was it a specific moment or just a long-term goal? I’m curious to know what clicked for you to make that leap into the investment world.
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Looking for further knowledge and excited to be on the forum! Let’s sync up if anyone that knows the East Idaho market. Thanks!
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I created a heat map showing the population changes in each state over the past five years (2020–2024).
The states experiencing the largest population increases are Florida, Texas, Utah, Arizona, and South Carolina. ...
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I'd love to hear about your experiences and how they compare to other types of commercial real estate financing. Any tips or advice would be super helpful!