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Ian Ray
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Posted May 28 2015, 08:34

Hello BP!

How are you all doing on this fine day? I hope everyone is well and prospering. Or planning to prosper! My name is Ian, I am currently residing in Charlotte but I am a transplant from up north; Ohio by way of Maryland to be specific. I have joined BiggerPockets to network and increase my knowledge base as I begin to pursue REI. I am new to investing, but I am not new to the construction side of the industry. I have spent years as a residential carpenter, and also spent a year as an Assistant Superintendent for a MultiFamliy general contractor. Currently I am doing Business Analysis.

Personally, I am interested in (ethical) wholesaling and generating cash flow via buy and hold strategies.    These are the niches that I have found I seem to be the most interested in initially.  

I would welcome any and all advice, and would be humbled to network with anyone in my local area, as well as in my interest areas.  

Nice to meet you all!

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Replied May 28 2015, 22:35

Welcome to BP community @Ian Ray It is a great place to meet new friends and learn about various aspects of real estate and more. Here are a few recommendations for you:

Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet

Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts

Read Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing

Check out BP Podcasts: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/

Wishing you the best! 

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Replied May 29 2015, 06:06

@Ian Ray

BP is a treasure chest full of useful resources. You will find resources here from blogs to pod casts and forums. You can also send messages to members which is my favorite part of the website.

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Josh Kellum
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Replied May 29 2015, 06:12
Ian Ray welcome to BP! I'm residing in North Carolina by way of Ohio too! Good luck with your ventures and hope to cross paths one day.

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Replied May 29 2015, 06:14

Welcome to BP.  Should have stayed in Ohio - tons of great opportunities here!

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Ian Ray
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Replied May 30 2015, 16:17

I appreciate the welcome thus far from this community!

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Ian Ray
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Replied May 30 2015, 16:18
Originally posted by @Zoran M.:

Welcome to BP.  Should have stayed in Ohio - tons of great opportunities here!

 I come home regularly!  Maybe we can connect the next time I am up that way!

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Ian Ray
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Ian Ray
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Replied May 30 2015, 16:21
Originally posted by @Josh Kellum:
Ian Ray welcome to BP! I'm residing in North Carolina by way of Ohio too! Good luck with your ventures and hope to cross paths one day.

 No way!  What part?  That is too funny. 

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Josh Kellum
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Replied Jun 1 2015, 10:06

From cleveland! How about you?

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Replied Jun 2 2015, 11:45

@Ian Ray

Welcome to the site. Where in Ohio are you from?

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Replied Jun 2 2015, 11:46

@Josh Kellum

I see your from Cleveland.

How about those CAVS?

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Ian Ray
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Ian Ray
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Replied Jun 2 2015, 17:47
Originally posted by @James Wise:

@Ian Ray

Welcome to the site. Where in Ohio are you from?

 I am from Wintersville.  Most of my family still resides in that area.

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Replied Jun 2 2015, 18:08
Originally posted by @Ian Ray:
Originally posted by @James Wise:

@Ian Ray

Welcome to the site. Where in Ohio are you from?

 I am from Wintersville.  Most of my family still resides in that area.

 Hmmm Not familiar with that area. What major city is it near?

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Josh Kellum
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Replied Jun 4 2015, 05:58

@James Wise

 yessir!! game 1 tonight baby!!

@Ian Ray

 i am not familiar with that area either