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After realizing I could not build wealth quickly as an engineer, I decided to switch from the PhD program at Cornell University to the Masters Program in Material Science and Engineering. I started learning about crea...
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What is the best way to prepare to get into residential real estate?
I am looking to buy my first property. I am looking for something that I can eventually turn in to a rental but want to live in it a few years first. I am pre approved for enough to buy a condo or townhome in the neig...
I just turned 20 years old and my goal is to become financially independent by the age of 30 or so. I’m currently in college but it’s all paid for. What is the best way for me to get started in real estate investing a...
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Are there any local events ? Meet ups or such ?
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Hello Everyone,Thanks for taking your time to read and learn about me. I am currently working in the Tampa area as a Doctor of Physical Therapy and i'm very excited to have found BP. I am very new to real estate, howe...
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Hello BP Community, My name is Aldo and I just turned 20 years old last month. I was first introduced into the real estate investing world about five months ago when I attended one of my local REIA meetings. I am base...
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My parents gave me 10k for my first Down payment on a house. I don’t know when that is going to happen, hopefully soon..Suggestions on what to do with the 10k until I need it for that DP? Thanks!
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Hi everyone! My name is Kevin Tunnell and I am new to Bigger Pockets. I just started my first (what I like to call "Big Boy Job") and am trying to save up to make my first real estate purchase. I am 23 and live at hom...
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Just wanted to post that I dragged my feet on airbnb arbitrage for over a year. Wasn't too crazy about the active management side of this business. Ended up connecting with a guy through a mutual business owner. We en...