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What were the first 5 steps you took to get started on your real estate investing venture?
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Hello!I recently signed up for a real estate investing coaching program through my local REIA here in Connecticut. I am considering requesting a refund for my down payment on the program for a number of reasons:* Ther...
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Hey BP!
I wanted to give an update on my current situation and journey.
So at this point, I've done all the preliminary education that I need to and I'm ready to jump in. My focus now has been building my network ...
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Hello Everyone, i've been looking at doing some flips next year and i hope i could get some tips to the strategy i want to work with.I have been searching and networking with some contractors, after some conversation ...
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I've been an agent for about a year and a half. An investor contacted me through a business card I left at one of his house flips. I'm a little skeptical as I mentioned that I'm a fairly new agent and have no investin...
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Since 2008 I have bought around 200 units - mostly 1-4 unit buildings. Since I started I wanted to buy apartment buildings, but I finally broke the ice with out of state apartment purchases. I have now purchased 108 u...
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BP,
I am a part time real estate investor with my full time job being in medical device sales. My full time job is what allows me to afford investing, but my end game is buy and hold multi families to provide myself ...
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Hey BP!Who is better prepared to become real estate investor - an experienced Property Manager OR an experienced Commercial Real Estate Broker?Thanks all!
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Hey BP!I am currently working to become a real estate investor. I came across Bigger Pockets and was instantly intrigued, not only by the way they explained real estate investing to a newbie, but by the challenge it ...
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Hi! I am new and just super stoked to be in the Real Estate Wholesaling arena!! I am in the San Diego area. I am looking forward to being immersed in the amazing wealth of information provided here at Bigger Pockets ...