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Hello all: New member here in SW Florida

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John Thedford

Real Estate Investor · Naples, Florida

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Feb 08, 02:03 PM

Hello. Glad to meet everyone. I got lucky and found this site...and it is awesome. I am sure I won't ever need a reference book as long as this site is up. Of course, anyone wanting to talk real estate in any form is welcome to send an email, or, if local, meet at the local coffee shop.

John Thedford
Naples, FL

James Vermillion

Rehabber · Lexington, Kentucky

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Feb 08, 02:04 PM

Welcome to BP John, glad to see your formally introduce yourself.

James Vermillion, K&V Investing
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Invested in the Bluegrass!

Tina Granger

Property Manager · Orange, Texas

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Feb 08, 02:17 PM

Welcome John... there are many of us newbies here! There is so much information sharing, learning, and growing here at Bigger Pockets... Jump in and enjoy the ride!

All the Best,
Tina

Brandon Turner

Real Estate Investor · Montesano, Washington

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Feb 08, 03:41 PM

Welcome @John Thedford! I agree - BP is like a fully interactive book, with more information than all the guru courses put together :) Don't forget to add a photo to your profile, and be sure to check out the "Start Here Page."

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Sean Brennan

Wholesaler · Chelmsford, Massachusetts

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Feb 08, 04:25 PM

Welcome John! Yes, plenty of info. for us newbies and also alot of generous experienced people here to answer our questions!

John Thedford

Real Estate Investor · Naples, Florida

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Feb 08, 06:09 PM

Thank you ladies and gentelmen. I will check out the "start here" page. Already to immeresed in reading the threads!

Thanks a lot...
MGJohn

Dave Wood

Real Estate Investor · Sarasota, Florida

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Feb 09, 01:25 PM

John-
Hello from Sarasota. I am new here and learning all of the time.
Dave

Joshua Dorkin

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Feb 09, 02:53 PM

You can definitely think of us as your virtual library . . . thanks for joining us and welcome to BiggerPockets!

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