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What is your WHY??? What wakes you up in the morning and makes you want to do a deal? When I started 5 years ago, I used to think it was for financial freedom or more time with my future kids, but now I think I just e...
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I have been listening to Gary Brecka on how he helped turn Dana White CEO of UFC health around. Part of his strategy was the cold plunge aspect that they rave about. He claims it translates to mental clarity and enha...
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Hi All!
So happy to be a part of the bigger pockets community. I work in finance as a capital markets analyst and enjoy the analytical work that goes along with my role. I am really passionate about building personal...
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It's been 1 year since I quit my W2 job with the help of BP, and couldn't be happier!As BP said, "Life isn't meant to be lived in a cubicle." I started the corporate world at $45k/yr, and left at $70K/yr. You don't ha...
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I know many on BP concentrate much of their wealth in real estate because it is what they know well. I was wondering what everyone's thoughts are on the diversification versus concentration decision. Are you an advo...
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I have officially made it over two years investing in real estate. I have learned so much, and I find that I continue to learn more every day. One thing I have learned about being in this business is you cannot compar...
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I am investing in my first BRRRR property this year. I am looking in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul (Twin Cities for the locals) area. There are some reasonable options but I’m coming across three types of properties, spe...
I need a little advice as I prepare to take the plunge into Real Estate Investing in 2017.A little of my background I am 33 years old. I have been working in the mortgage industry for close to 8 years for one of the n...
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So, I got up this morning:1. By 9am I was texting with @Serge S. . That only took 90 minutes - we didn't have very much to say to each other today :)2. By 9:30, @J Scott texted and said he wanted to talk3. By 11:30 ...
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Goal of Post:In writing this post I am hoping to inspire and provide actionable next steps for the many individuals I see like myself, who are recent college graduates with ambition over the moon, yet are strapped by...