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Hello everyone,I have been reading the forums, blogs and listening to the valuable podcasts in BP for a while before actually posting. I started an eBay business in high school and continued with it for the past 15 ye...
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Good Day Everyone,I will be brief with my introduction because I can ramble at times. I'm a 25 year old Marine Corps Veteran from Houston, TX. Currently a full-time Department Supervisor for an Oil & Gas Inspectio...
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A big shout-out to BiggerPockets! Just wanted to say thanks for being the go-to guide for many of us in the real estate industry. You guys aren't just a website; you're like that reliable friend who always has your b...
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Greetings! I'm a civil engineering graduate from Cleveland, Ohio. I'm looking to be my own boss and have multiple incomes. I'm here to learn more about general investing in real estate and flipping houses.
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Hello! I am new here at bigger pockets! I'm glad to be here and I hope to learn all about real estate investing and expand my horizons!
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Hello! We are just getting started in the world of real estate investing. My fiance' and I are in our early 50's and looking to build our retirement. Real Estate has always been a strong interest for each of us, but o...
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Greetings everyone and a Happy New Year! I'm glad to be included on this platform with like minded interests. Going to property tours inspired me to obtain my real estate license in the state of Georgia; and look furt...
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Hi! So thrilled to have found this site- learning so much already, and excited to learn as much as I can before (hopefully) buying our first rental property. Not looking to get rich quick- just looking to avoid as man...
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Hi,What are some of the best ways to find lenders? Ideally, I'm looking for smaller banks or credit unions as they usually have lower rates. Right now, I'm trying to call up the local ones and hoping they would do t...
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Hi, my name is Tristan Lewis. I recently moved to Chicago in early 2014. First off, I would like to say am I glad that I have stumbled upon the Bigger Pockets Website. While only watching a few videos and briefly scan...