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Quick Survey: How Did You Discover BiggerPockets?

Mindy JensenPro Member

BiggerPockets Money Podcast Host · Longmont, CO · Member since 2014 · 7k+ posts · 10k+ votes

Hey there. I'm wondering how you discovered BiggerPockets? This is an informal survey for a presentation I'm doing.

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Alex M.

Investor · Philadelphia, PA · Member since 2013 · 185 posts · 97 votes

I was a wannabe REI a few years ago and started googling. When I found a post by BP I was really impressed with the amount and type of information provided, so I poked around...

Since then, and 99% thanks to BiggerPockets for the amazing info and resources, I have become an "actual" REI - I close on my 23rd unit in a few weeks.

I still consider myself quite a newbie in most regards, but hope to build on this foundation and start to scale over this year and next.

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Brandon Jeanmarie
Slidell, LA · Member since 2018 · 23 posts · 11 votes
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An agent, I was working with at the time told me to check Bigger Pockets out and listen to the podcast.
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Jerry Murphy
Investor · Culver City, CA · Member since 2017 · 76 posts · 40 votes
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I was frustrated with my job. The single property I was renting was losing a little bit each month. So I bought the audiobook The Book of Real Estate Investing by Brandon Turner. He mentioned biggerpockets.com several times. So I checked out the website.
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Paul Hawthorne
Investor · Brooklyn, NY · Member since 2013 · 3 posts · 0 votes
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In 2011, prior to my first non-primary residence investment, I found bigger pockets through a web search for (i) guidance on real estate investment dos and don’ts and (ii) general advice.
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Allan Sunga
Manassas, VA · Member since 2018 · 1 post · 0 votes
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I honestly just stumbled into BP while doing google search for Townhomes to move into then rent out. Currently a SFH owner and soon to be an empty nester in a year, hence the plan of downsizing. I am hooked! I am now a wannabe REI and starting with educating myself thru BP forums and podcasts! Can't wait to dive into it!
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Linda WeygantPro Member
Investor and CPA · Arvada, CO · Member since 2015 · 2k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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Finished my first remodel and was getting ready to rent. Googled all kinds of questions such as "Colorado rental laws" "Colorado property lease" "how to get tenants"
And this weird website kept popping up with all the answers.
Then found out that what I was doing was called "BRRR" I thought I had an original idea. Turns out - no.
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William Roman
Buffalo, NY · Member since 2017 · 5 posts · 1 vote
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After reading Rich Dad Poor Dad I looked for what could be found on You Tube for other real estate knowledge as well as other streams of income and came across One of Brandon's videos. Hooked since then.
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Andrey Budu
Specialist · New York, NY · Member since 2016 · 21 posts · 0 votes
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Just googled real estate investing and it's easy to find you guys :)
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Johnny Fanucchi
Investor · San Mateo, CA · Member since 2018 · 2 posts · 0 votes
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I have a friend that is investing in out of state properties and he told me to listen to BP podcasts and go to Bigger Pockets as there is a wealth of knowledge there, and good ways to network.
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Tracy Z. Rewey
Investor · Orlando, FL · Member since 2013 · 837 posts · 316 votes
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Google with a funny story... I have a website that ranks very well for the keyword note investing. One day I saw Bigger pockets "moving in" on my top 10 results for multiple related keywords. I said - hey I better check them out and find out what they are doing right! Instead seeing competition I saw opportunity through collaboration.
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Eric Merhar
Everett, WA · Member since 2016 · 23 posts · 8 votes
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Mr Money Mustache blog.
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Tom Doherty
Investor · Philadelphia, PA · Member since 2016 · 88 posts · 15 votes
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Coworker
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Nate Morris
Investor · San Jose, CA · Member since 2017 · 33 posts · 9 votes
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A close collegue and I had been discussing home improvement and rental property investment for a few months, when he recommended I look into biggerpockets. After discovering it, I had 4-5 more folks recommend it. Funny, I am guessing people mentioned it to me before though that little extra step of taking action, creating an account, exploring the site, made all the difference.
Take Action!! Make time for your highest value activities, like learning a new skill or tool... like biggerpockets.
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Mike Hoskins
Specialist · New Smyrna Beach, FL · Member since 2018 · 30 posts · 16 votes
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I was watching YouTube videos from a "guru" and a video from Brandon Turner came on in the sequence. I set up an account and became a pro member immediately and haven't stopped since. Haven't even seen nor care to sees another bit from the "guru" again.
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John Blanton
Investor · Apex, NC · Member since 2017 · 135 posts · 97 votes
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Recommendation of local real estate professional as a great resource for newer investors
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Dave Van HornPro Member
Fund Manager · Wayne, PA · Member since 2009 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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Mr. @Steve Babiak told me all about it at our local REIA group. Then he told me about it again. And again. And finally I listened to him and joined the community! And it's been one of the best things to ever happen to me. Now I'm trying to be like Steve and tell everyone I meet ;)
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Jay HinrichsBusiness Member
Real Estate Consultant · Summerlin, NV · Member since 2014 · 45k+ posts · 66k+ votes
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Originally posted by @Engelo Rumora:

Originally posted by @Jay Hinrichs:
Property investing forum . AU its the Australian version of BP back in that time Aussies were buying the heck out of US properties so I was lending my opinions on where and what to watch out for.. that is what led me to write the
e book perfect storm for out of state or country investors.. to protect themselves.
Engelo Rumora the DINGO said I should check this site out.. he made an intro.. and off I went.
also it was a little difficult at first for me to figure out since I have never done a on line forum before.. but a few years in I can finally figure most of how to work it out.. I still get stuck though .. and certainly fall for certain things.. and took me a while to under stand what a troll was.. just the basic old man stuff.. LOL
However its one heck of a site.. used to good it will really help folks.. you do have to watch out for scammers though I have learned that.. but all in all great site great people..
Where do I need to send an invoice? hehe
I think we have had a mutually beneficial run.. I knew you when... just remember to not step on us little guys as you climb the ladder.
is this a great country or what.. !!!
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Steve Babiak
Real Estate Investor · Audubon, PA · Member since 2009 · 13k+ posts · 8k+ votes
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In my case, I just happened to sort of stumble upon the BP site; I would search on Google for some real estate topics, and links to BP always seemed to show up with ranking near the top of the search results. That sort of search result still seems to hold true about 10 Years After (and I am not referring to that old band there) - after I first encountered the BP site.
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William Davis
Real Estate Agent · Encino, CA · Member since 2018 · 22 posts · 4 votes
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YouTube
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Engelo RumoraBusiness Member
Investor · Toledo, OH · Member since 2013 · 4k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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Originally posted by @Jay Hinrichs:

Originally posted by @Engelo Rumora:
Originally posted by @Jay Hinrichs:

Property investing forum . AU its the Australian version of BP back in that time Aussies were buying the heck out of US properties so I was lending my opinions on where and what to watch out for.. that is what led me to write the
e book perfect storm for out of state or country investors.. to protect themselves.
Engelo Rumora the DINGO said I should check this site out.. he made an intro.. and off I went.
also it was a little difficult at first for me to figure out since I have never done a on line forum before.. but a few years in I can finally figure most of how to work it out.. I still get stuck though .. and certainly fall for certain things.. and took me a while to under stand what a troll was.. just the basic old man stuff.. LOL
However its one heck of a site.. used to good it will really help folks.. you do have to watch out for scammers though I have learned that.. but all in all great site great people..
Where do I need to send an invoice? hehe
I think we have had a mutually beneficial run.. I knew you when... just remember to not step on us little guys as you climb the ladder.
is this a great country or what.. !!!
Best country in the world mate
I still call Australia "home" tho hehe
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Milad Awadallah
Pompano Beach, FL · Member since 2018 · 8 posts · 4 votes
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A simple internet search - and a successful one at that.
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Lamar Graham
Member since 2018 · 1 post · 0 votes
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watching YouTube on fix and flip results
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Ken Yeung
New York, NY · Member since 2018 · 40 posts · 15 votes
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I found Biggerpockets from looking for review of property management at the beginning of this year
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Donnie M.Pro Member
Rental Property Investor · Cullman, AL · Member since 2013 · 113 posts · 64 votes
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From searching Google about wholesaling a few years ago when I attended a free Guru seminar about real estate.
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Dovid Staples
Rental Property Investor · Chandler, AZ · Member since 2011 · 145 posts · 79 votes
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I actually do not remember. I think I must have stumbled across it while looking for educational real estate resources
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Isaac Braun
Professional Engineer · Minneapolis, MN · Member since 2017 · 117 posts · 75 votes
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Back in college I started listening to podcasts and bigger pockets looked interesting. The first few I listened too had people with hundreds of units so I actually stopped listening for a couple years thinking it was a podcast for the rich. Flash forward I started listening again, I close on my first rental this week. I posted an add that it will be up for rent next month, phone has been ringing off the hook. I think I’m hooked on real estate. Thanks bigger pockets.
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