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Hi everyone this is Michael Haines from sunny Laguna Hills, California. I am a long time lurker and reader of BP and, I decided that I should jump aboard to take advantage of all of the benefits that BP has to offe...
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Hello BP community!
I am a beginning real estate investor in Astoria, Queens, NYC and I would like to introduce myself to you all officially for the first time, although I admit I have been lurking for a few ...
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Hi there I am Anthony and am a full time IT Professional and part-time REI looking to grow in that area and hopefully make it a full time profession. My wife and I began investing in Real Estate in 2011 as a retir...
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Hello everyone!
Just wanted to introduce myself. I'm new to the REI world and looking to make my first investment in late spring or early summer. My interests are in long-term investing (residential buy and h...
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Hello all,
My name is Ryan- currently living in Richmond Hill, Ga just south of Savannah. I have little experience with real estate, and am looking to use BP to educate myself on the "ins and outs" of the bus...
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Hi everybody, Just wanted to introduce myself officially here. My name is Bryce and im a 26 year old auto mechanic. I joined here after *almost* falling for one of those 'guru' courses because i want to join an inv...
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Hello everyone! My real name is Stephen Zipp.
Trying to get into REI for a more sound financial future. Thinking cash flow. Looking into buy-n-hold of duplexes. I have a partner who has 3 already, so I have t...
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Hi All,
I'm a new member, currently living in L.A. Looking to invest in real estate to ensure my long-term financial security. My plan is to buy and hold MFR properties and eventually have a portfolio that ca...
Hi everyone,
I just want to start off by saying this forum is AWESOME to say the least. So much valuable information here for everyone.
I became a Realtor this year licensed in MA and looking forw...
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All, in my own personal house hunt I've been recently turned onto the Chesapeake Beach/Owings area about 50 minutes outside of Washington, D.C. It seems like a great area but I don't have a good feel for the stren...