Announcing: BiggerPockets News Update 4-20-07

Hello Everyone. We wanted to give you an update on a few exciting new things going on here at BiggerPockets®!

New Website Features

1. Meet the Investor
   We’ve begun to interview investors in an attempt to help others learn more about what it takes to be successful. Have a look. Many of our blog readers are already familiar with this feature, but we are looking for more people to interview . . . it’s a great chance to get some free publicity for you and your blog/site!

2. Find County Records
   We’ve assembled a directory of county records offices for every county and parish in the country with a website. Use the directory to locate your local assessor or recorder’s office or to find property records online.

3. Join our National Investor’s Database
   We are building a national real estate investor’s list. The purpose behind the list is to be able to offer exclusive real estate deals to our members that we hear about constantly. Jump on board! It only takes a minute to fill out.

4. Investors Network
   In an attempt at bringing some increased exposure to our members with investor websites and blogs, we’re creating a directory of real estate site. If you’re a wholesaler, rehabber, landlord, or other investor and have a site, let us know and we’ll get you in the directory!

Changes at the Forums

Now With 6,000 Members and Counting!!!
We’ve been adding some new areas to the forums to help organize things a bit. Stop by and check out these new areas:

1. Wholesaling Forum
   Finally! Discuss Wholesaling strategies, learn about different techniques, how to conduct a wholesale deal, making offers, assigning contracts, etc. With some fantastic wholesaling experts on site to help out, this is the place to go for your questions!
   Not sure why we never had one before, but we do now!

2. Ask About a Real Estate Company
   Wondering if a company is a scam or conducting fraud? Heard about a new investment offer?
   Ask about any company doing business in real estate. Discussion topics include: Nouveau Riche, Club Freedom, Pinnacle Development Partners, etc.

3. Home Owner Association (HOA) Issues & Problems Forum
   This area of the site is for the discussion of any questions, issues, or problems that arise with condo or community Home Owner Associations. With little State or Federal governance, these bodies have been a headache for countless investors, realtors, homeowners!

Another small change we recently made on the forums is the addition of birthdays. If you scroll to the bottom of the main forum page, you’ll see members having a birthday (editable on your profile page). Make someone’s day and send them good wishes on their big day!

Ideas & Suggestions for BiggerPockets

We’re always trying to improve the site to better serve you. If you ever have any ideas or suggestions for doing that (no matter how small), please let us know!

We’ve got plenty of other new features coming soon . . . stay tuned!

New Advertising Opportunities

First, I want to thank all of our new sponsors! Our advertisers keep coming back for more . . . a testament to the benefits of sponsoring our site!

We have been testing some new advertising positions around the site and are currently working to fill out ad placements on our forums. You can now sponsor any forum thread category! For as low as $25/month, you can promote your website, company, etc on the forums and focus on your exact target. For more information about this or other advertising opportunities, visit our ad page

Wrap Up

Thanks again to everyone for all of your participation here on BiggerPockets! Our site has really been helpful to so many people and without your participation that wouldn’t be possible. Please keep coming back and share your interest, your knowledge, and your enthusiasm with everyone else!

All my best to everyone and have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Joshua Reed Dorkin
Founder – BiggerPockets, Inc.

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Article Author: Joshua Dorkin

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Visit Joshua's Website: http://www.biggerpockets.com/

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Joshua Dorkin (@jrdorkin, Google+) is the founder and CEO of BiggerPockets.Mr. Dorkin's vision for BiggerPockets has helped to propel it into becoming one of the top real estate destinations online. His vision for the site and its future has brought national press attention to both Mr. Dorkin and to BiggerPockets.