Investor · Valrico, FL · Member since 2015 · 80 posts · 27 votes
Hi! My name is Andrew Bondarchuk and I just signed on to this site. I learned about it after searching for reviews on a company that was offering me an opportunity to invest and build a business but the cost of the program was $25k. That does not include any business or marketing costs and I was about to take out loans and retirement money to do so. I am so very glad that I did a little bit of research and found what appears to be an energetic, passionate and supportive community with a similar goal: to find success in the not so hidden potential of the real estate market.
I look forward to connecting with all of you and learning how to get started! I plan on visiting regularly as I see there is an extensive library of resources. What better time to get started than RIGHT NOW!?
Welcome! I am currently exploring my options and trying to formulate an investing strategy that works for me. Starting over in Tampa Florida is an idea I am thinking about. Keep in touch and let me know how it goes with you. Good luck again!
Welcome to BP community @Andrew Bondarchuk It is a great place to meet new friends and learn about various aspects of real estate and more. Here are a few recommendations for you:
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I'm so glad you found this site prior to giving up $25k of your hard earned cash. I had a similar experience, and have learned everything I need to know about REI without paying a "guru" or "coach" a nickel.
Thank you for the links, @Dmitriy Fomichenko- I truly appreciate it. I can't wait to get home so I can start digging into the materials!
@Andrew Davis - I'm glad you also did not fall into the trap. I was so motivated to get started that I was being very foolish in my expectations of the program and how far my budget could extend that if I could not close a deal within my first couple of months, I would probably lose my house. I figure I should start small and educate myself first rather than diving in to the deep end without knowing how to swim. Bullet dodged. :)
Thanks again for the support. Good luck to all of you as well!
@Andrew Bondarchuk, Welcome to BiggerPockets! I am glad you found this great community and wealth of resources. The best thing you can do starting out is partner up with an experienced investor while you gain some experience. Best of luck!