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I'm seriously considering doing the one in Orlando this month and I want to hear testimony from others as to whether or not it's worth it. I've heard that it is, but before I drop the cash to go I want to be sure.Also...
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REIAs can be a great resource for local people to get together and network. I have made some of my most valuable contacts at REIAs. NMREIA is shutting down semi permanently. This may not be such a bad thing. The c...
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Hello, from the Chi!
My name is Emilie and I am brand new to the real estate industry. I am a marketing guru that recently started working for Midland IRA, an awesome Chicago-based Self-Directed IRA company. ...
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Hello,
My name is April. I am looking for an Investment Club in Los Angeles. I recently purchased a second property and I want to do it again & again. Looking to network with like minded people.
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Hi all. I just started with a local REI club this past week and I am not sure if I am in the right one. Let me explain...
There were about 12-14 people in attendance. The first 20 minutes were people introducing t...
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Hey BPers, are there any upcoming Meetups in the DFW Area? Arlington, Dallas, Fort Worth, Hurst, euless, Bedford, mid-cities, Mansfield, Grapevine, Texas? Anybody want to start one? I'm ready to get out there and NETW...
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Hi all!I've been listening to the podcast for a couple of months now, and it's good to finally be on the forums. I'm based in Bethesda, MD and am working in an unrelated field. Unlike many, I'm fortunate to actually...
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Hello there! I'm a new member to the BP community from Houston, TX. I'm a newly licensed real estate agent as well as a new investor trying to gain as much knowledge as I can so that I can move forward with my 1st d...
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Hello :) Currently, I am learning about real estate investing and I am interested in fix-and-flipping single-family houses in my area. I have wanted to fix-and-flip homes for 21 years but was under the misguided impre...
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My Local REIA cost money. I've been listening to plenty of Bigger Pockets podcast and reading a lot of real estate books, all of which have stated or written, "attend REIA meetings or become active in your local REIA...