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Lauren Billings
Member since 2023 · 5 posts · 4 votes

I really appreciate being part of this community and I'd like to introduce myself.

My husband and I have done a few rehabs and have had a duplex for 20 years. I had some rentals with my ex before that.

Now doing wholesales, rehabs, LTRs.

I look forward to being a contributing part of this group, but also learning, growing and succeeding together!

Lauren

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Steven Foster Wilson
Rental Property Investor · Columbus, OH · Member since 2017 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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Hi Lauren, welcome to BiggerPockets! This is surely the best place to start networking and learning. I always recommend the book “Rich dad, Poor dad” by Robert T. Kiyosaki to anyone starting out. Start listening to the BiggerPockets podcast starting at the very beginning and 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. All the best to your real estate journey!

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  • KiKi ChaseBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2022 · 184 posts · 75 votes
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    Welcome to BP! That's an awesome journey. 

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  • Steven Foster Wilson
    Rental Property Investor · Columbus, OH · Member since 2017 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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    Hi Lauren, welcome to BiggerPockets! This is surely the best place to start networking and learning. I always recommend the book “Rich dad, Poor dad” by Robert T. Kiyosaki to anyone starting out. Start listening to the BiggerPockets podcast starting at the very beginning and 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. All the best to your real estate journey!

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  • Julio GonzalezPro Member
    Specialist · West Palm Beach, FL · Member since 2008 · 4k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    Hi Lauren, welcome to BiggerPockets! This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.

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  • Dmitriy Fomichenko
    Solo 401k Expert · Anaheim Hills, CA · Member since 2012 · 18k+ posts · 6k+ votes
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    Welcome to BP community @Lauren Billings ! We're glad you joined us.

    Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...

    Good luck on your investments!

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  • Lauren Billings
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    Member since 2023 · 5 posts · 4 votes
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    Quote from @KiKi Chase:

    Welcome to BP! That's an awesome journey. 


     Thank you, KiKi!

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  • Lauren Billings
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    Member since 2023 · 5 posts · 4 votes
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    Quote from @Steven Foster Wilson:

    Hi Lauren, welcome to BiggerPockets! This is surely the best place to start networking and learning. I always recommend the book “Rich dad, Poor dad” by Robert T. Kiyosaki to anyone starting out. Start listening to the BiggerPockets podcast starting at the very beginning and 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. All the best to your real estate journey!


    Thank you. Steven! 

    Thanks for the great tips! And I agree with you on Rich Dad Poor Dad. I also had my son read it at 17 or 18. He's hooked!

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  • Lauren Billings
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    Member since 2023 · 5 posts · 4 votes
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    Quote from @Julio Gonzalez:

    Hi Lauren, welcome to BiggerPockets! This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.

    Thank you, Julio!  I plan to!


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  • Lauren Billings
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    Member since 2023 · 5 posts · 4 votes
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    Quote from @Dmitriy Fomichenko:

    Welcome to BP community @Lauren Billings ! We're glad you joined us.

    Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...

    Good luck on your investments!

    Thank you, Dmitriy! And thank you for sharing that link!
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  • Steven Foster Wilson
    Rental Property Investor · Columbus, OH · Member since 2017 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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    Quote from @Lauren Billings:
    Quote from @Steven Foster Wilson:

    Hi Lauren, welcome to BiggerPockets! This is surely the best place to start networking and learning. I always recommend the book “Rich dad, Poor dad” by Robert T. Kiyosaki to anyone starting out. Start listening to the BiggerPockets podcast starting at the very beginning and 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. All the best to your real estate journey!


    Thank you. Steven! 

    Thanks for the great tips! And I agree with you on Rich Dad Poor Dad. I also had my son read it at 17 or 18. He's hooked!


     You're welcome! The book challenges conventional thinking about money and encourages readers to adopt a different mindset towards wealth and financial independence. It emphasizes the importance of financial education, building assets, and leveraging opportunities. This is truly great for starters. My wife and I also love the Million Dollar RE Agent and the Million Dollar Investor by Gary Keller as well as The Abcs of Commercial Real Estate investing by Ken McElroy. You'll find these very beneficial in your real estate journey. 

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