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New member introduction Rhode Island/Connecticut
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New member introduction Rhode Island/Connecticut

Hey BiggerPockets! 👋 I'm 22, a recent Penn State grad, and I just relocated to the Rhode Island/Connecticut area for my first full-time job out of college. I'm currently renting on a 12-month lease, but I'm already looking ahead to buying. I've got some savings and family support behind me for a ...

Hello from North Alabama Restorations and Rentals - Investor
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Cullman, Alabama
Hello from North Alabama Restorations and Rentals - Investor

Hey Everyone! Richard Neese here coming from North Alabama. Cullman/Morgan County to be exact. I'm a value add investor that has a construction crew to do renovations, a property management team to take care of our rentals, and more! We currently work in Morgan, Marshall, Cullman, Blount, Limesto...

Glen from Cincinnati / Northern KY, cleaning and turnover team here to learn from inv
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Cincinnati, Ohio
Glen from Cincinnati / Northern KY, cleaning and turnover team here to learn from inv

Hi everyone, I’m Glen. Where I’m based: Cincinnati, OH and Northern Kentucky. I own Neatify, a cleaning company that handles residential, commercial, post-construction, and rental/Airbnb turnovers. Many of the investors we work with own here but live somewhere else, so we act as their on-the-grou...

First Investment for newbee
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First Investment for newbee

Hello, Live in South Florida. Looking to do my first deal as a flip if brrrr. I have rental property which I will use as equity to fund it. Saw some post not to do out of state but South Florida market is not the best to invest in real estate. Based on research out of state is better. Let me know...

Just formed my LLC and ready to purchase my first property. Lender advice?
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Ocala, Florida
Just formed my LLC and ready to purchase my first property. Lender advice?

I formed an LLC with my sister. I'm the realtor and she's the designer/construction expert. We are wanting to buy our first investment property this month. I have tapped into a HELOC and would like advice on the right type of loan to get. I reached out to a Credit Union who was going to prequalif...

Hello from Los Angeles! Public adjuster here, happy to talk insurance, claims, and th
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Los Angeles, California
Hello from Los Angeles! Public adjuster here, happy to talk insurance, claims, and th

Hi everyone, I’m Isaac, a licensed public adjuster based in Los Angeles. For anyone unfamiliar, a public adjuster works on behalf of property owners (not the insurance company) to help document, value, and negotiate insurance claims after damage like fire, water, smoke, or storms. I joined Bigger...

Hello from a new member, studying the Memphis market
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Memphis, Tennessee
Hello from a new member, studying the Memphis market

Hi, I'm Collins. I'm new to real estate and learning wholesaling. I'm researching Memphis and would love to connect with others who are learning or investing there. What do you wish you had known when you started?

What Exactly is networking, is it Knowing people's names?
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What Exactly is networking, is it Knowing people's names?

A wise man said, your network is your net worth, networking is not only knowing people names or being limited to know what they do. Networking is knowing what ventures each one is involved in, understanding possible ways you can collaborate, benefit or learn and earn from what each and everyone i...

Hi from Arlington, VA: rental manager here to learn and help
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Hi from Arlington, VA: rental manager here to learn and help

Hi everyone, I'm James Butcher. My wife Kelly and I own PMI Arlington, a locally owned Property Management Inc. franchise in Northern Virginia, and I serve as its GM. We do rental management only, covering long-term, mid-term, and short-term rentals in Arlington, Alexandria, McLean/Fairfax County...

New member in Washington state
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Bellevue, Washington
New member in Washington state

Washington. I’m in my early 50s and plan to start investing as a cash buyer. I’d love to get connected with others in my area to share information and find out what’s working best for local investors. If my calculations are accurate, I could invest at most $200k-$300k into a property to come out ...

Investor Insurance Resource
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Houston, Texas
Investor Insurance Resource

Hey everyone, I'm Gerald from Houston, TX. I work with Monarch Sky MGA, where I focus on helping real estate investors with Builder's Risk, Fix & Flip, vacant properties, renovations, and other investor-owned residential risks. I'm a University of Texas graduate and have built my career around de...

First rental in Houston, what tripped you up?
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Houston, Texas
First rental in Houston, what tripped you up?

hey all, new to the houston rental space. me and my partner are building some tools for first time investors here so trying to learn from people who've actually done it for those who bought a long term rental around houston, what surprised you the most? taxes, MUD, insurance, financing, finding t...

👋 Hello from Jersey
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👋 Hello from Jersey

Please open to Connect to like-minded individuals. I'm buying commercial mixed-use, multifamily residential and fixer uppers in New Jersey. I also currently have this great retail/office space available for lease right next to the famous Pizzaland from the Sopranos.

Networking in the building world
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Networking in the building world

The client am looking for can be you or someone else you know, the customer you are looking for can be me or someone I know, In business, deals are made the networking, opportunities are known through networking, money and success is guaranteed through networking. therefore one of the most import...

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...

Hello Everyone! New to BiggerPockets 👋
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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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!