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Newbie trying to get a start in real estate investing

Denis Gantner
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Hi! I am eager to explore the opportunities that real estate investing has to offer. With a fresh perspective and a strong desire to learn, I am committed to building a solid foundation of knowledge and experience. While I am totally new to this venture, I am driven by a passion for investing and the potential it holds for creating financial freedom. My approach is one of careful research, strategic planning, and a willingness to adapt as I grow in this exciting new chapter of my life. Thanks!!!!

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Oh! and if anyone is looking to mentor, I'm totally down!!! Thank you!

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Nadeem Alamgir
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Nadeem Alamgir
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Welcome Denis! This is the place to be if you're looking to learn and get into RE investing. Best of luck in your journey. 

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Thanks so much! I've been looking into this for so long! I'ts time to make the leap!

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Quote from @Nadeem Alamgir:

Welcome Denis! This is the place to be if you're looking to learn and get into RE investing. Best of luck in your journey. 


 Thank you!!!!! I'm ready!

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Andrew Syrios
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Welcome to BP Denis and best of luck investing!

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Min Zhang
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Hey Denis, welcome to BiggerPockets! You're in the right place to learn about real estate investing.  Are you planning to invest locally in Tennessee or are you exploring other markets as well? Best of luck. Can't wait to see you grow!

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Julio Gonzalez
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Julio Gonzalez
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Hi Denis, welcome to the community! 

This is a great place to learn and further investigate investing in real estate.

-Julio

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Colby Dorris
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Welcome to the community, Denis! You've chosen a great place to get started. Feel free to reach out if there's any financing questions I can help you with! 

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Karen Wanamarta
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Karen Wanamarta
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Hi Denis! Where are you looking to start? Long term rentals? House hacks? Do you currently own any real estate?

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Lindsay Davis
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Lindsay Davis
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@Denis Gantner,

Welcome to BiggerPockets—this is exciting stuff! I’m active in Chattanooga, so it’s only a short hop away from where you are in Nashville. Happy to serve as a resource for any questions you may have about the area.

Also, like @Karen Wanamarta mentioned, it’d be awesome for forum members looking to help if you could share a few details about the strategies or asset classes you’re looking into. That way, we can give better answers to any specific questions you might have.

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David Goodman
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David Goodman
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Hi Denis - Welcome. I'm local to your area. Happy to share resources with you if needed.

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Melissa Nash
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Melissa Nash
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What time and money do you have to get started? That will answer a lot of your questions. And be open to markets outside where you live. The best deals are usally not in your own back yard.   Best of luck! 

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Blake Clothier
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Blake Clothier
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Hi @Denis Gantner,

Welcome to Bigger Pockets. 

My family owns REI Nation & we operate in the turnkey space primarily in the Southeast. As people have mentioned, what really matters is how much time/money you have available to put into this starting out.

Glad to connect & be of any assistance as you get started. Good luck investing! 

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Kelli Napoleon
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Quote from @Denis Gantner:

Hi! I am eager to explore the opportunities that real estate investing has to offer. With a fresh perspective and a strong desire to learn, I am committed to building a solid foundation of knowledge and experience. While I am totally new to this venture, I am driven by a passion for investing and the potential it holds for creating financial freedom. My approach is one of careful research, strategic planning, and a willingness to adapt as I grow in this exciting new chapter of my life. Thanks!!!!


 Welcome Denis! I live and work in the greater Nashville area and would love to connect and talk strategy. The Nashville market is a great one to be in!

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Diego Curbelo
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Hi Dennis, welcome! Try to soak up and understand all the materials you can find here. When you want to get into some of the more technical stuff like modeling deals in excel I've found that Justin Kivel's material is really useful and I've used his stuff to train some people in my office, check him out!. Best of luck, don't hesitate to reach out.

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Andreas Mueller
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Andreas Mueller
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90 folks per day move and 16.8 million tourists visit Nashville every year. Join the party!