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Hello all, Thanks for stopping by my first post in the bigger pockets forum! My name is Andrew and I am located in Ocean County, New Jersey. I had gotten bit by the real estate bug about a year ago and have been res...
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I see a lot of people asking, "How much down payment does a hard money lender require?" My quick answer is 10-25%, primarily dependent on the lender, but can also depend on experience, credit, etc. But I honestly thi...
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Hello, my name is Steve and I am new to this site and to the Real Estate industry. I just moved to the Virginia Beach area. I am looking to network and learn as much as I can about Real Estate investing. Any informati...
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Seeking for advice from professionals , if you were in my position. I’m a 22 year old working in the oil field . At the rate that I am going I will have 34k $in December to start my real estate journey . My job is in...
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Hello everyone, I am a newbie real estate investor from Maui , Hawaii. I just joined BP a few days ago: Looks like a great site and I'm happy to be here.
Currently, I work as a caregiver for my elderly mother. Part o...
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Hey guys,
Thanks for taking the time to read this and any advice is greatly appreciated.
I'm immigrating back to the US with my wife and our kids shortly (she's the american, but I am a naturalized citizen). I have ...
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Hello BP,
I have more time on my hands and decided to join this site to contribute and network to other marketers, investors, etc.
First, a bit about me:
I specialize in Lead Generation, conversio...
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Good evening! My name is Tom Ingles and I'm getting started in the New Smyrna Beach and Central Florida area. I have been working as an Independent Adjuster for five years now, 60-80 hrs a week. The hours don't ...
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My husband and I found BiggerPockets when it was suggested to us by a gentleman who went to a real estate seminar that we attended. As beginners in real estate investing, we definitely need to educate ourselves and ...
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