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New Member: Recent College Grad Seeking Advice on First Steps
New Member Introductions
Atlanta, Georgia
New Member: Recent College Grad Seeking Advice on First Steps

Hey, y'all! My name is Jagger and I am interested in real estate investing. I just graduated college a couple of months back and have been working and getting my finances in order since then. However, since I first heard about it a couple years ago, investing in real estate has seemed like the wa...

Hello from Utah! Interested in Connecting with Vacation Property Investors
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St. George, Utah
Hello from Utah! Interested in Connecting with Vacation Property Investors

Hi everyone! I'm Mike, based in Northern Utah. My professional background is in marketing and business development, and I've recently become involved in an exciting luxury real estate development called Zion Shores in Southern Utah. It's a unique project combining luxury second-home ownership wit...

Accidentally successful flip, now all in on RE.
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Jacksonville, Florida
Accidentally successful flip, now all in on RE.

Hi! I purchased a home at the end of '24 with the intention of slowly renovating it (it was a true '70's time capsule) but by the end of '25 I was done with the work and kind of in love with the house. I was laid off in Jan. of 2026 so I decided to sell which was sad but necessary, since I loved ...

Hello Everyone! New to BiggerPockets 👋
New Member Introductions
Hello Everyone! New to BiggerPockets 👋

Hi everyone! I'm excited to join the BiggerPockets community and connect with people who are passionate about real estate investing. I'm currently learning about the Virginia real estate market, particularly investment properties and how investors evaluate potential deals. I'm interested in conne...

New Member here getting into Self Storage
New Member Introductions
Albany, New York
New Member here getting into Self Storage

Hi everyone, my name is Jake, I just joined Bigger Pockets as I’m beginning my journey investing in self storage. I currently work full time in NYC at a large institutional real estate investment manager ($33B AUM, primarily multifamily and industrial funds). I’m 27 years old and want to start in...

Hello from Las Vegas ! I'm Meron
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Las Vegas, Nevada
Hello from Las Vegas ! I'm Meron

Hi everyone ! I'm Meron Bekele , and I'm based in Las Vegas . I'm glad to be here and look forward to getting to know you . My background includes nearly two decades in banking , finance , risk management , and accounting . More than five years have been in property accounting with Multifamily an...

Hello from SoCal, game producer starting his multifamily journey
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Los Angeles, California
Hello from SoCal, game producer starting his multifamily journey

Hi BiggerPockets! I'm Aurelien (most people call me French), and I'm new here after reading a couple of books on investing and property management. I've spent about 15 years producing video games and I'm working toward retiring in 10 years with around $120k/year in passive income from real estate...

From the Netherlands to Fort Worth – What Should I Know About the DFW Market?
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From the Netherlands to Fort Worth – What Should I Know About the DFW Market?

Hi everyone, I’m Mark from the Netherlands. I’ve worked in construction for around 30 years and my family and I are currently preparing for a move to the Fort Worth area. Coming from Europe, I’m very interested in learning more about the DFW real estate and construction market, especially from in...

Building on My Rental Experience - Looking Forward to Grow & Connect!
New Member Introductions
Rock Hill, South Carolina
Building on My Rental Experience - Looking Forward to Grow & Connect!

Hi! I’m Jill, and I live in York, South Carolina, just outside of Charlotte, NC and Rock Hill, SC. I’m a single mom to a 10-year-old son and have a education in finance, along with over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry. I currently work in a field sales and underwriting role speci...

Hello from Alaska
New Member Introductions
Anchorage, Alaska
Hello from Alaska

Hi, My new wife (and partner for the past 7 years) are nearing a turning point in life. I can soon retire (June 0f '27) with a pension that is enough to keep me warm, dry, and fed. My lovely wife will have one more year. Between us, we have three rentals with one more coming online in February. M...

16-Year Remodeling Pro Looking to Partner with Investors – Turnkey Reliability
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West Jordan, Utah
16-Year Remodeling Pro Looking to Partner with Investors – Turnkey Reliability

Hey everyone, My name is Kenneth Perez and I am thrilled to join the BiggerPockets community. For the last 16 years, I have been on the ground remodeling houses, turning distressed properties into beautiful, market-ready homes. I specialize in delivering honest, high-quality, "key-in-hand" (turnk...

Connecting With Active Real Estate Investors in Philadelphia & Surrounding Counties
New Member Introductions
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Connecting With Active Real Estate Investors in Philadelphia & Surrounding Counties

Hey everyone! I'm a licensed real estate agent working in the Philadelphia market, primarily throughout Philadelphia, Montgomery County, Delaware County, and the surrounding areas. I'm interested in connecting with other local real estate professionals, including investors, lenders, and contracto...

New member from Las Cruces, NM
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New member from Las Cruces, NM

Hi everyone! I'm Tim Fitchet from Las Cruces, NM. I've been into real estate investing for a while and finally decided to join. Looking forward to learning from you all!

New here. Glad to join
New Member Introductions
New here. Glad to join

Hey everyone, new member here. I pull next day probate data, which has gotten me pretty deep into how county filing systems actually work. One thing that stood out to me: how much county court systems lag in actually posting filings once a case is opened. Didn't expect that to be as big a factor ...

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New here: learn real estate after buying property
New Member Introductions
Los Angeles, California
New here: learn real estate after buying property

Hi everyone, Sorry if I go on too long here. I live and work in Los Angeles. I have a rental in the North Long Beach area which I brought in 2011 and I had my mom living there until a few months ago. The cash flow was so good that I thought real estate was easy. You buy a property then rent it an...

Looking for guidance
New Member Introductions
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Looking for guidance

Hello, I am new to this world of investing and I am looking for guidance on where to start.

Closed on deal #1 in NJ! Searching for #2 (Local vs. Out-of-State)
New Member Introductions
Lawrenceville, New Jersey
Closed on deal #1 in NJ! Searching for #2 (Local vs. Out-of-State)

Hi BP Community! My wife and I (both working full-time W-2s) recently closed on our first long-term rental in New Jersey—a new construction unit where we put 30% down to lock in positive cash flow. Like many here, we spent months running numbers and listening to Dave Meyer and Henry Washington on...

Virtual assistant cold-Caller wholesaler
New Member Introductions
Virtual assistant cold-Caller wholesaler

Hi Everyone, I am new to wholesaling but also cold-call for investors,cash buyers and realtors. What steps Do I need to follow to get my first deal ? Any advice or recommendations, I would appreciate it. Thanks!

New Member — Learning the DFW Market
New Member Introductions
Dallas, Texas
New Member — Learning the DFW Market

Hi everyone, I'm Yassin. I'm currently learning the Dallas-Fort Worth real estate market and getting started with real estate investing. I'm especially interested in wholesaling, fix & flips, and learning how experienced investors evaluate off-market deals. I'm looking forward to learning from ev...

First Time Home Buyer - Need Funding / Advice
New Member Introductions
Waterbury, Connecticut
First Time Home Buyer - Need Funding / Advice

Hi Guys - Im new to the bigger pockets forum and have been taking steps for FHA approval. My goal is to purchase a 3-4 unit property, and house hack w/ my wife. I have hit a wall recently in the approval process. I’m seeking advice and potential funding or investor friendly lenders that can shed ...

Moving to Pennsylvania from Spain — Learning Construction & Planning My First Philly
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Moving to Pennsylvania from Spain — Learning Construction & Planning My First Philly

Hey everyone, I’m Oscar. I’m from Spain and I’m currently preparing to relocate to Pennsylvania. I’m new to real estate investing, but I’m taking it seriously and trying to build the right foundation before rushing into my first deal. My plan is to learn as much as I can through hands-on construc...

Hello from Las Vegas! I’m Meron
New Member Introductions
Las Vegas, Nevada
Hello from Las Vegas! I’m Meron

Hi everyone! I’m Meron Bekele, and I’m based in Las Vegas. I’m glad to be here and look forward to getting to know you. My background includes nearly two decades in banking, finance, risk management, and accounting. More than five of those years have been in property accounting with multifamily a...

Room Rentals, House Hacking
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Room Rentals, House Hacking

I am an airline pilot that has been looking at alternative income streams as my professional job is not always a stable job market. I have started doing rental properties since 2022 after moving out of my first home. I didn't want to sell it because I had only lived there a year and new I would t...

Finally getting active on bigger pockets- my journey in STR& Virtual support
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Finally getting active on bigger pockets- my journey in STR& Virtual support

Hello BiggerPockets community! 👋🏽 I’m Chizaram, a Virtual Assistant with a growing focus on Customer Support, Administrative Support, Customer Experience, and Short-Term Rental Support. I’m excited to be here, connect with other real estate professionals, and learn from the experiences shared in ...

New to wholesaling in San Antonio—looking to learn and connect
New Member Introductions
San Antonio, Texas
New to wholesaling in San Antonio—looking to learn and connect

Hi everyone! I’m based in San Antonio and getting started with real estate wholesaling. I’m learning how to evaluate properties, estimate repairs, and understand Texas purchase and assignment agreements. I’d like to connect with experienced local investors and learn what makes a property worth pu...