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Current IT professional that is new to real estate. My goal in real estate is to purchase 25 rental properties in five years. I decided to join BiggerPockets because of the amazing community of real estate investors...
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Hello everyone, I am so happy to finally join BP!I am sincerely amazed by how knowledgeable and friendly the BP community is and I'm eager to learn and contribute as I find my niche and get more familiar with REI.A bi...
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Great article on Ladders by Mark H Maxwell about the power of serving others as a way to build relationships as opposed to traditional ‘networking’ which he considers to be rooted in ‘selfishness through taking & ...
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I am a realtor and I plan on buying at least my first investment property this year. I have done some wholesaling in the past and I have some experience marketing for leads. I am now operating on a budget and would li...
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Hi All, I’m new to BP and appreciate any insight from the community. I own a rental in San Francisco which I bought and lived in for a few years starting in 2003. I’ve been renting it since 2006 and watching it apprec...
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Hello Just want to introduce myself and say hi to everyone. I'm new to this site but already like what I see and the value you all add it. Craig
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Hello I am 17 yr old in the Chicago area and I want to know how to create bonds and relationships with real estate investors because I want to gain their knowledge and I am willing to offer my time and work for their ...
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Curious, what should be the approach of wealth building through investment homes for Buy & Hold strategy for atleast 5-10 yrs. What are pros and cons to consider investing in single family vs duplex homes. Appreci...
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Finally in contract for my first investment property! I was looking to invest out of state for a while, but I ended up going with a duplex in Suffolk County, NY. Upstairs is a 2 bedroom and a 3 bedroom +basement for d...
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Hello everyone. My name is Daniel and I am a total green pea to real estate investing. I currently live in Sacramento and work in RV sales (wheel estate lol). I am planning to make my first investment within a year. I...