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Eric Johnston
Home Stager · Fair Oaks, CA · Member since 2016 · 38 posts · 3 votes

I'm still new to BP and I'm downloading all this great and free information from everyone.

Why i m asking is who's your, "GO TO", person when you ask for particular questions about REI.... For exampl, i go to Bob for 1031 exchanges. For commercial I go to Savannah (because you trust and value their opinion & experience)

So..... 

Who are your " GO TO BP PEOPLE"

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Mike Hicks
Real Estate Agent · tampa, Florida (FL) · Member since 2013 · 206 posts · 96 votes
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I'm sure everyone has "their person" but my recommendation would be to set up keywords for what you are interested in, and as people chime in on topics, you can see who is knowledgeable and who you like locally to you and can reach out to them yourself. Plus you learn more that way and aren't contacting someone via PM with basic "teach me about 1031 exchanges" and they are going to tell you to go search the forum. 

my 2 cents

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  • Mike Hicks
    Real Estate Agent · tampa, Florida (FL) · Member since 2013 · 206 posts · 96 votes
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    I'm sure everyone has "their person" but my recommendation would be to set up keywords for what you are interested in, and as people chime in on topics, you can see who is knowledgeable and who you like locally to you and can reach out to them yourself. Plus you learn more that way and aren't contacting someone via PM with basic "teach me about 1031 exchanges" and they are going to tell you to go search the forum. 

    my 2 cents

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  • Dave FosterBusiness Member
    Qualified Intermediary for 1031 Exchanges · St. Petersburg, FL · Member since 2013 · 9k+ posts · 9k+ votes
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    Great post @Mike Hicks.  A lot of professionals in different capacities are active here on BP in part to share our knowledge to advance the industry and build relationships.  Some have different strengths than others.  The transition from poster to information source to trusted advisor is part of the sacred art of relationship building.  You've usually got to step outside the forums to really exercise that fully.  You learn so much more and can get answers much more crafted to your unique situation.  

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  • Eric Johnston
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    Home Stager · Fair Oaks, CA · Member since 2016 · 38 posts · 3 votes
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    Originally posted by @Mike Hicks:

    I'm sure everyone has "their person" but my recommendation would be to set up keywords for what you are interested in, and as people chime in on topics, you can see who is knowledgeable and who you like locally to you and can reach out to them yourself. Plus you learn more that way and aren't contacting someone via PM with basic "teach me about 1031 exchanges" and they are going to tell you to go search the forum. 

    my 2 cents

     Hi Mike,

         Thank you for your prompt response! 

    To answer your question, the reason I posted this topic is to see who their list of go to top BP members are so that I and many other beginners with in the community can get better acquainted and gain invaluable knowledge on being a Real Estate Entrepreneur. We're all here to learn and want to learn from the best! In return for the priceless knowledge, we can make the community bigger, better, & stronger!

    For example.... I'm with an 18yr old company that's partnerd with Google that is the largest IDX vendor in the country who specializes in Internet Marketing and Consulting for Real Estate agents and brokers to help improve their online presence that has a lot of clients on the first page of Google in their target markets when doing "homes for sale" searches online.

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  • Steve Vaughan
    Rental Property Investor · East Wenatchee, WA · Member since 2014 · 10k+ posts · 16k+ votes
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    So you would like us to give you the names of our most trusted specialized advisors and influencers so you can sell them something.  Thanks for telling us that, kind of. 

    They are easy to find if you must with a little research. Your having an angle changes everything.     

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  • Eric Johnston
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    Home Stager · Fair Oaks, CA · Member since 2016 · 38 posts · 3 votes
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    Originally posted by @Dave Foster:

    Great post @Mike Hicks.  A lot of professionals in different capacities are active here on BP in part to share our knowledge to advance the industry and build relationships.  Some have different strengths than others.  The transition from poster to information source to trusted advisor is part of the sacred art of relationship building.  You've usually got to step outside the forums to really exercise that fully.  You learn so much more and can get answers much more crafted to your unique situation.  

     Dave,

        I couldn't have said it any better 👏👏👏

    Relationships and referrals are the life's blood of the RE industry. People buy you before they purchase/ sell a home because they're trusting you with the biggest transaction of their life. 

    Which brings me back to my original question about this topic... Who are your "GO TO" people? 

    Imho we (meaning me, as a beginner & a newbie) must first better understand this business and better educate ourselves so that we can better serve others.

    But one thing is for sure you, can have all the knowledge in the world, but knowledge without action is useless that's why I need to better educate myself and then start making rough draft moves and learn from my mistakes so that I can adapt and evolve. Who better to learn from than what BP has to offer 😊

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  • Eric Johnston
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    Home Stager · Fair Oaks, CA · Member since 2016 · 38 posts · 3 votes
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    Originally posted by @Steve Vaughan:

    So you would like us to give you the names of our most trusted specialized advisors and influencers so you can sell them something.  Thanks for telling us that, kind of. 

    They are easy to find if you must with a little research. Your having an angle changes everything.     

     Steve,

         That's not nor will it ever be my intentions what so ever. I'm new here and would hate to burn bridges and come off as a bait and switch, used car sales man, deal scraper, pick pocket, or take food off your table to provide for your family

    If you know someone who knows the answer to a question, go ask them, don't reveal your source of the information if you feel it would hurt your market share up in Washington, and relay the message....

    Spread the wealth of knowledge is all I'm asking for. We all started from scratch in REI, why not start learning from the best on BP ☺

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  • Steve Vaughan
    Rental Property Investor · East Wenatchee, WA · Member since 2014 · 10k+ posts · 16k+ votes
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    @Eric Johnston - we'll leave it to others to believe your motives are true or not.

    Thinking someone won't reveal a source to protect their market share is how salesmen think. To suggest that is what I'm doing is laughable.  Peace!

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  • Max T.
    Investor · Philadelphia, PA · Member since 2015 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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    1 year old thread .... BP Fantasy Teams

    https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/25/topics/195...

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  • Eric Johnston
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    Home Stager · Fair Oaks, CA · Member since 2016 · 38 posts · 3 votes
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    Its the same concept as asking a question. Persoson #1 asks person #2 a question. Person #2 says, "I dont know the answer, but I might know someone who does." Person #2 asks person #3 the question. Person #3 gives the answer to Person #2. Person #2 gives the answer back to Person #1 who originally asked the question and said, "My friend said xyz and this is how it works." Person #2 doesn't say who. It's called open communication and sharing of knowledge.

    It's also called networking. And yes we are in sales. We're providing products and services for a profit. That's sales and networking 101..... Referrals and networking are the life's blood of the Real Estate industry.

    Good luck Steve!

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  • Eric Johnston
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    Home Stager · Fair Oaks, CA · Member since 2016 · 38 posts · 3 votes
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    Originally posted by @Max T.:

    1 year old thread .... BP Fantasy Teams

    https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/25/topics/195...

     THANKS MAX!!!

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  • Jeff B.
    Buy & Hold Owner · Redlands, CA · Member since 2015 · 5k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    Guys n Gals:  this is NOT synergistic nor networking.  The OP made a simple request and you can choose to be a source or a non-participant.  There's no reason to initiate 'territorial protectionism". This is so NON-BP.

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  • Eric Johnston
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    Home Stager · Fair Oaks, CA · Member since 2016 · 38 posts · 3 votes
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    Originally posted by @Jeff B.:

    Guys n Gals:  this is NOT synergistic nor networking.  The OP made a simple request and you can choose to be a source or a non-participant.  There's no reason to initiate 'territorial protectionism". This is so NON-BP.

     Thank you J!

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  • Joe SplitrockPro Member
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    Rental Property Investor · Sioux Falls, SD · Member since 2015 · 9k+ posts · 18k+ votes
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    @Eric Johnston my personal opinion, you would be better to spend a couple weeks reading posts and you will find the like minded people. For example @Steve Vaughan is someone who I see actively participate on BP and seems to have reasonable views. Based on the small exchange you had with him today, I doubt you would connect with him. That is totally cool, because there are hundreds of other people you can connect with. The great thing on BP is you can ask a question and you get a variety of view points. I find opposing view points to often be the best because they challenge your thinking. My point is if you are asking questions, you don't need to ask specific people, just post it on the forum and let everyone comment.

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  • Eric Johnston
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    Home Stager · Fair Oaks, CA · Member since 2016 · 38 posts · 3 votes
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    Originally posted by @Joe Splitrock:

    @Eric Johnston my personal opinion, you would be better to spend a couple weeks reading posts and you will find the like minded people. For example @Steve Vaughan is someone who I see actively participate on BP and seems to have reasonable views. Based on the small exchange you had with him today, I doubt you would connect with him. That is totally cool, because there are hundreds of other people you can connect with. The great thing on BP is you can ask a question and you get a variety of view points. I find opposing view points to often be the best because they challenge your thinking. My point is if you are asking questions, you don't need to ask specific people, just post it on the forum and let everyone comment.

     Very true. Thanks @joesplitrock 👏👏👏

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