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Hi Everyone!My name is Erick Berthaldan and I am a real estate investor and mortgage broker based in the Bay Area. (Oakland specifically) I've been a long-time reader of the forum but my goal this year is to get re-en...
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Hello Bigger Pockets community. Hope everyone reading this is doing great.
As a newbie investor, I am trying to figure out what type of RE investing area I should learn more about and potentially begin an investing c...
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Becoming a successful real estate investor requires a systematic approach and a solid understanding of the market. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the process:1. Learn About Real Estate: Research pas...
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Morning fellow agents and investors!I just turned 41, taught my last class as a Special Education teacher, and I’m embarking on a new journey as a full time Realtor and Investor. My main question to all of you is, “W...
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Hi all, I’m an aspiring real estate investor in the NY market. I’ve done tons of research on the basics of REI, however i would like to know if there is any advice on finding good deals? If i wanted to purchase a prop...
I live in New York on Long Island, and I plan to move to Florida. Should I try to network here and look into getting a home here, or wait until I get to go to Florida and do this? I am not too confident in dealing wit...
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Hey Everyone!I was just looking at this post of mine from January and realized that I've come along way since then. I think an update now is great to share in order to get your support and hopefully connect with more ...
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Can someone give me three simply rules for getting started. I would like to Purchase a multifamily for my first deal.
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Hi BPers and Happy Monday!Let's encourage one another with success stories on how you guys play Monopoly in real life. Let's encourage the newbie investors most specially because, let's admit it - real estate investin...
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Hey guys,
I'm a college senior from Atlanta, GA. I've heard about real estate investing for years and always thought of it as an "old man's game". I figured no one would take me serious being in my early 20s....