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Hi everyone! I am new to the Northwest Arkansas area and want to begin investing in this location. After reading some books, listening to BiggerPockets podcasts, and browsing the forums, I figured it was time to intro...
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Hello Everyone! My name is Mark Lannier. I am a new investor living in Baldwinsville NY.
I was introduced to residential real estate in high school while I was working for a general contractor. We did quite a bit of...
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Hi Everyone!
My name is Josh and I am approaching my final semester at The University of Akron, where I have been pursuing my degree in mechanical engineering. I have spent the past 3-4 years learning more and more a...
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I am so excited to start learning and networking here at BP! After earning my Master's degree in University Administration, and working and teaching in community colleges- I'm looking forward to pursuing a lifelong dr...
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Hi folks, I did it! After investing in real estate for the just six years I now have enough income to retire without having to draw on my Social Security. In fact, I'm reaching the point where I need to retire due to ...
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Hey everyone! I'm seeking advice on potential locations for both relocation and investment purposes. Currently, I work as a residential and commercial project manager in Seattle. I hold a master's degree in constructi...
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Hello BP Community,My name is Kyle Nieman and I am very interested in connecting with folks within the community/Nashville area to discuss personal experiences (good or bad), real estate investing advice (Long term re...
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Hi BP
I don't know if you agree with me.
But so many post of ppl just wanting to jump right in skipping school.
Afraid they miss the bandwagon or something.
I understand we all wished we started younger.
And I agree...
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Hello all, For the past 9 months, I have been working my butt off to purchase my first rental property. The first deal I tried buying was a townhouse in Indianapolis for 120K the property was a short sale and needed t...
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I'm curious as to how many of you SUCCESSFUL investors attend college (how many years) and what did you study? are you doing both what you studied and real estate? or only real estate?