Dory VL
Hi from Austin, TX
Hi!
My name is Dory and I am so excited to have found this website. I've been reading forums since I found it a few weeks ago- its about time I jump in!
About me: I just moved here from North Carolina ...
Joe Lombardo
New Investor in Binghamton, NY
Good Evening BiggerPockets Community!
I am new to real estate investing as well as new to the BiggerPockets community. I have been enjoying the BiggerPockets Podcasts and look forward to connecting with many of you w...
Ken Rishel
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Real estate school
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First Time Home Buyer looking at a complicated scenario...
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First Wholesale Deal, How Do I Negotiate Back Property Tax?
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