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Chicago, born and raised, currently reside in the in Lincoln Square area. New to real estate and looking to network/connect with individuals (throughout Illinois and surrounding states) as I prepare to purchase my fir...
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Hello BP family, I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Stanley and I'm working in Tacoma, WA as a wholesaler trying to snag my first deal. I own a few buy and hold properties as well, but my focus is on w...
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Hi Everyone.I am a new investor from Westfield Mass. I am currently a full time engineering student in the area and have been lurking around on BP for over a year now just soaking up as much info as I can through thes...
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Hello. I have always been interested in RE. I have a background in RE sales but I have never invested. I am a bit nervous I have to admit. My first question would be about financing. I don't have down payment cas...
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Hi there! Are you a BP member from the Philadelphia area and interested in networking with fellow RE pros? I mean actual networking in person, if you could believe that! I know that my partner and I have gotten a lot ...
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I've been listening to the BP podcast for about a year now and this is my first post. I found BP when googling some landlord questions for my two condos. My first tenant was my boyfriend (now husband). He does NOT ...
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Hi Bigger Pocket-ers, I know I'm supposed to introduce myself to the community as I start meeting new people and giving and receiving advice so here it goes: I began my real estate career as a real estate lawyer with ...
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Hey all,As the subject says, brand new to the industry from San Jose California. I have recently become very aware of the dynamics of REI, and can't wait to get started.I have been in the food industry my entire profe...
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I am working on a fix and hold project and need to make some flooring decisions. I generally use contractors or labor to do the work and I provide the materials. No sense paying them to go and pick up the materials ...
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Hey guys,
Stumbled upon here by accident and really love this site...coincidently was faced with a decison on a couple of properties..I'm just starting out so please be kind..wanted to get an idea of what would be a ...