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Ok, You've Signed Up for BiggerPockets.com. Now What?

Monday, February 02

You're a member of the premier real estate social network . . . now what?

Here are some tips for getting started here on BiggerPockets:

• Fill in your profile - If you're here to network, make deals, or market yourself or your business,  people are going to want to know more about you. We've got four main sections on our profiles where you can tell others who you are and what you're here for: About Me (general info about you), Real Estate Experience (your real estate background), Real Estate Goals (your goals), and Currently Seeking (what you're looking for. eg. partners, money, clients, etc.).  Adding your location and occupation will allow us to bring you the most appropriate services, and like everything else, help others find you.  You can also add information about your company, your contact info, other social networking profiles you want to share and more.  The more complete your profile, the easier it will be for people to find you!
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• Upload a personal image / avatar - As you navigate the site, post comments, write articles, blog posts, or forum posts, your personal image will travel with you.  By uploading a personal image, people will start to recognize you and get to know you better.  You'll start to stand out more than those people using the generic avatar.  Additionally, only members with a personal avatar appear on our Networking page. Please note that we DO NOT allow members to use company logos or any other form of advertising in their personal avatar.  We've created a company directory so members can get exposure for their businesses.
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• Introduce yourself to the community in our New Member Introductions forum - There's no better way to start letting people know that you've arrived to our site then to introduce yourself.  Let people know where you're from, a little about your background, your goals, and some interesting things about yourself.  Please do not use this as an opportunity to sell your product, services, or deals.  We've got other areas for that. 

Congratulations! You've Arrived!

Now that you've got your profile together, you've introduced yourself, and you've uploaded a personal image, its time to start exploring the site.  BiggerPockets is a very comprehensive site with tons of free information, tools, resources, etc.

- Read articles on our forum, article directory, official blog, member blogs

- Find properties and deals in our property directory and dealmaking forums

- Network with others through our groups, networking page, and on our forums

- Keep up with the latest real estate news on our bulletins

- Learn about real estate companies and businesses in our company directory

- And much more!  Get out there explore, and start getting involved!

Comments

1. 

   Naveen Kumar Reply
   over 2 years ago

   This is very good for a new commer to introduce them selves to the enitre member data base, need to educate us how to use this site for more effectively with a search options.

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   Doug Smith Reply
   over 2 years ago

   Dang Josh! You've put together quite an amazing website! I'll try to participate as much as I can.

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   Angel Navarro Reply
   over 2 years ago

   Yes, I agree with Josh. Nice Website!!! It's very active. I like that.

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   Anthony H. Reply
   about 2 years ago

   Thanks Josh!
   This site is "Golden"

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   Joshua Dorkin Reply
   about 2 years ago

   Thanks for the feedback guys! Jump on in and make things happen for yourselves!

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   Don Konipol Reply
   over 1 year ago

   I have been addicted for the last 4 months. I continually find something new on the site. And just last month I sold a property to someone who found my ad under properties on bigger pockets. Thanks

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   Wanda McGinnis Reply
   over 1 year ago

   I was posting a comment, but it suddenly cut out on me. I guess I was saying too much. I need to know how to evict a tenant when I cannot contact them. They won't pick up my certified letters, nor return my phone calls. I drove over there yesterday and caught them pulling out as I was pulling in. I beeped my horn and held up my hands for them to stop, but they just drove right past me, facing me. They have four little kids, and I feel terrible evicting them, but we have no choice. We have to pay the mortgage, with or without rent. Plus their delinquent water bills and two months unpaid rent. Comments?

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   Joshua Dorkin Reply
   over 1 year ago

   Don - That's great news! Keep up the good work.

   Wanda - Please post your questions in the LANDLORD forums; that said, follow the letter of the local law and your lease, and you should be good to go. Again, post in the forums and you'll get a ton of feedback.

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   Jeannine Barcarse Reply
   9 months ago

   So I introduced myself. 2 places I wanted to post 1 said i needed 5 posts to post there another said i needed 10 to post in that forum. what forums can i go to and post to be able to post in the forums i wanted to post in?

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    Joshua Dorkin Reply
    9 months ago

    Jeannine - If you check the forum rules, you'll note that our advertising and dealmaking forums have minimum post requirements. The reason for these is so people engage and give back the community before they start taking from it and marketing.
    You can post on any of our non-Dealmaking or non-Marketplace forums; OR you can bypass our requirements by upgrading your account to PRO. I hope that helps.

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    Jeannine Barcarse Reply
    9 months ago

    I did read the rules. Just wasn't sure which forums I could post on. However, I figured it out just after I left my message. Sorry for wasting your time. But thanks for the quick response - good to know:)

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    Joshua Dorkin Reply
    9 months ago

    Not a problem.

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    Rene Coleman Reply
    7 months ago

    Its a shame I have been here almost a week and just now came across this post. I was so busy reading articles. Thanks!

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    Joshua Dorkin Reply
    7 months ago

    Rene - If you want tips on the site, just go through this blog and you'll learn a lot.

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    Kathy V. Reply
    5 months ago

    I goofed too! Been reading all kinds of articles, blogs, forums, etc. but couldn't figure out how to interact. Then duh......I found the rules!!!! Thanks for building such an integrated site Josh.

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    Joshua Dorkin Reply
    5 months ago

    No problem, Kathy! Enjoy.

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    Steven Criger Reply
    5 months ago

    Great site. I'm happy to have found another resource for networking. Looking forward to tons of useful information. Thanks!

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    Joshua Dorkin Reply
    5 months ago

    Thanks Steven! Spread the word.

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    Angelica Chiru Reply
    5 months ago

    Hi Josh! I just joined today so I will follow your suggestion on this post for beginners. Looking forward to it! Angie in The Roads

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    Joshua Dorkin Reply
    5 months ago

    Thanks for the comment, Angie! I look forward to having you on the site.

21. 

    Tommy Hardaway Reply
    5 months ago

    Hi Josh, Recently joined and I'm already impressed with the boat loads of information that you have put together. Endless resource of networking. Thanks

22. 

    Joshua Dorkin Reply
    5 months ago

    Thank you, Tommy! Jump in, introduce yourself on our forums, and get active.

23. 

    D'andre Prosise Reply
    4 months ago

    Josh you inspire me,replying to almost every post or comment.

    Thanks

    P.S working on my introduction

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    Joshua Dorkin Reply
    4 months ago

    D'andre - Thank you. In social media, the key to being successful is being responsive. Get that intro up and make sure to respond to those people who connect. Do the same elsewhere on the site and in other social media and you'll be FAR ahead of most other people.

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    Robert Hines Reply
    4 months ago

    Hi Josh, I am looking forward to putting all this information to use in my new business. I think it is great and I plan to upgrade.

    Robert Hines

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    Joshua Dorkin Reply
    4 months ago

    Glad to hear it Robert!

27. 

    Darren McAfee Reply
    4 months ago

    Thanks for the quick tips on getting started Josh. Saves loads of time...

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    David Ben Reply
    29 days ago

    thanks

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