How BiggerPockets has added to my success.

I was on Activerain and saw a post referencing BP, so I decided to check it out. Coming up on two years, here is a list of activity I have been involved with as a direct result of the most awesome real estate networking site on the web. The list is in chronological order and each occurance is with a different individual.

-raised $480,000 in capital
-sold 2 houses in Memphis
-purchased 5 houses in Memphis
-sold 1 house in Memphis
-purchased 1 house in Memphis
-sold 1 house in Memphis
-purchased 4 houses in Memphis and 1 in Cincinnati
-sold 1 house in Memphis
-sold 1 house in Cincinnati
-purchased 4 houses in Memphis
-entered into a joint venture of 8 houses in Memphis
-hired a real estate marketing specialist to build my website and do all of the SEO work
-agreed to sell all of an investment firms bulk REOs on my website
-entering into a joint venture of 20 houses in Memphis
-agreed to sell all of a hedge funds bulk REOs on my website

In addition to actual deals, BP has provided me with knowledge that I could not have gotten anywhere else. Interaction with others is the key. Many times I thought I had a particular situation figured out, only to have the door opened much wider due to a post from a fellow member. I have received advice, contracts, structuring ideas, partnership offers, and investment opportunities that I am forever grateful for. There have been many heated debates that I have been involved in, sometimes right, sometimes wrong. There are many times I have spent hours on the phone explaining short sale strategies, land trusts, and closing techniques as well. Two members flew from New Jersey to Orlando to fine tune their short sale model. It goes both ways on this site, it's give and take. If your involved in any arena concerning real estate, there's something here for you. Thank you Josh, not only for creating this site, but for continually making it better. Please, if you benefit from BP, DONATE!!! If you are a regular visiter, get a PRO account. It's the least you can do.

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 10:33AM by Skylar Howard

Jim Wineinger

Real Estate Investor · ten mile, Tennessee

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Icon_minipost Nov 17 '09, 01:44 PM

Its good to hear from you again Skylar.
I had been missing the thoughtful posts of yours.

Wishing your continued success allows you to stay in contact here instead of taking these time breaks because your "too busy".

I'll listen to you again, hopefully soon.

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 10:33AM

Joshua Dorkin

BiggerPockets Founder · Denver, Colorado

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Icon_minipost Nov 19 '09, 11:01 AM

Skylar -
Thanks for the post! It is amazing to see all that you've gotten out of BiggerPockets! Keep spreading the gospel.

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 10:35AM

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Jason Ballesteros

Flooring Contractor · Bethalto, Illinois

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Icon_minipost Dec 08 '09, 05:24 AM

I am very excited to be here. Skylar, your story is the kind of thing that I like to read. It gets me motivated to work as hard as I can to have that kind of success story. Keep up the good work.

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 10:46AM