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Nick Fadden
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Nick Fadden
Posted Apr 15 2023, 21:15

Hi, everyone! Nick here… I’m new to the real estate world in West Michigan (I live halfway between Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids). Planning on purchasing my first property in the next six months. Also planning on getting my real estate license in the next three months. Looking to build a network around the area and find like-minded agents that I can work with to help find off-market deals for investors.

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Kristen L Garner
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Kristen L Garner
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Replied Apr 16 2023, 06:24

Hi Nick! I'm not local to your area but I do a lot of volume in your state.  I'd be happy to connect.  The investors I work with sell off-market in certain cases.  Best of luck with your upcoming purchase and RE license! 

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Replied Apr 17 2023, 07:01

Hi Nick! Congrats on taking steps toward your first investment property. I am an agent that covers both the Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo markets and have lived in both communities. I work with a lot of investors in both areas, let me know if you want to chat more. 

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Sloane Kraftsow
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Sloane Kraftsow
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Replied Apr 17 2023, 07:15

Hi Nick! Welcome to Bigger Pockets. I am also new to the real estate world and have just completed my real estate license. I would love to connect with you and learn more about you!

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Hamp Lee III
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Hamp Lee III
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Replied Apr 17 2023, 18:28

Welcome to BiggerPockets!

I wish you all the best in your journey.

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Rachel Kokosenski
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Rachel Kokosenski
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Replied May 9 2023, 11:03

@Nick Fadden - Hello and welcome to Bigger Pockets. I'm an agent on the Lakeshore (near Muskegon/Grand Haven), but I'm also on a big team that works out of Grand Rapids. Would love to talk with you about investing in the area as well as about becoming a realtor in this area. I'll send you a connection request too. 

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Steven Foster Wilson
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Steven Foster Wilson
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Replied May 9 2023, 11:07
Quote from @Nick Fadden:

Hi, everyone! Nick here… I’m new to the real estate world in West Michigan (I live halfway between Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids). Planning on purchasing my first property in the next six months. Also planning on getting my real estate license in the next three months. Looking to build a network around the area and find like-minded agents that I can work with to help find off-market deals for investors.

Welcome to the forums, starting out I recommend the book “Rich dad, Poor dad” by Robert T. Kiyosak to anyone starting out. Start listening to the BiggerPockets podcast starting at the very beginning. Start growing your network, look on Facebook/BiggerPockets for different events, find a mentor doing what you want to do, and get to know the local lenders/brokers.

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Christopher Vrondran
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Christopher Vrondran
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Replied May 9 2023, 14:45

Hey Nick!

I’m also in the Grand Rapids area! Have you found a broker to sponsee you yet? I’m half way through my pre licensing course. I found an event on the 24th being done by Keller Williams that is for people wanting to become an agent. It’s a bit of a drive for you. It’s on the north side of GR. Send me a DM if you want anymore info. Sounds like it’s going to be a lot of fun.