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South Jordan, UT · Member since 2015 · 4 posts · 1 vote

Hello, I m new at real estate. Just looking to learn the game and get myself out there and make some friends and money in the process.

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Specialist · Salt Lake City, UT · Member since 2015 · 533 posts · 378 votes

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@Jared Johnson, there is a lot of information to be learned to be a good wholesaler. If I were you, I would start by listening to some of the podcasts on BP and begin attending some of the Investment groups around town. We do a meetup from this site on the first Thursday of the month. Great place to talk to all kinds of investors. We have a wholesale meetup group that might also be beneficial to you. If you need more than that, I would begin looking at either working with another investor or being mentored by one. Start learning as much as possible! Good luck!

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BiggerPockets Support · Davao, Davao del Sur · Member since 2015 · 937 posts · 163 votes
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Hi @Jared Johnson,
Welcome to BP! We're so excited you're here and making connections. Have you read The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate Investing? We wrote it with the beginner in mind. It’s an excellent place to start, and can answer many of your questions.
You are in the right place to learn all about real estate investing. Do you know what sort of investing you are thinking of doing?
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Jared Johnson
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South Jordan, UT · Member since 2015 · 4 posts · 1 vote
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Probably wholesaling to get started, I heard you don't need to of capital to get started. I haven't really tried to put myself out there yet.
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Chun Fai T.
Investor · Taylorsville, UT · Member since 2016 · 29 posts · 6 votes
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Hi I am from Utah, it's really a great place for the game I wish you have a great time. Have a great day!
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Lender · Salt Lake City, UT · Member since 2012 · 714 posts · 169 votes
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Welcome Jared. Wish you well. Maybe try attending a SLREIA or WAREIA event sometime, to network with others in the local real estate community. There is also a UVREIA, a bit further south, depending on where you are. We are also a local hard money lender if you come across a deal for which you may need financing. We work only with real estate investors and are quite active in the local community ourselves. All the best in your endeavors...
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Jared Johnson
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South Jordan, UT · Member since 2015 · 4 posts · 1 vote
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What is a SLREIA and WAREIA? I m in SLC utah.
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Becca Summers
Real Estate Agent · Highland, UT · Member since 2015 · 407 posts · 272 votes
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@Jared Johnson It's Salt Lake Real Estate Investor Assosication and I'd guess the other is Wasatch Real Estate Investor Association.
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Jared Johnson
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South Jordan, UT · Member since 2015 · 4 posts · 1 vote
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Hello and thank you all for your kind responses. So how do I go about finding houses I can wholesale or getting under contract? A buddy from one of my old jobs was starting to get into this stuff. And a long time ago I called the numbers on one of those "Real Estate investor seeks trainee". When I went to their meeting or convention, it felt like a ploy just to get me to buy their education. I m sure there is good info on how to do this for free. Do I need a real estate license to get started? I have a billion thoughts and questions going through my mind so I m sorry if I offend anyone.
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Jeff RappaportPro Member
Specialist · Salt Lake City, UT · Member since 2015 · 533 posts · 378 votes
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@Jared Johnson, there is a lot of information to be learned to be a good wholesaler. If I were you, I would start by listening to some of the podcasts on BP and begin attending some of the Investment groups around town. We do a meetup from this site on the first Thursday of the month. Great place to talk to all kinds of investors. We have a wholesale meetup group that might also be beneficial to you. If you need more than that, I would begin looking at either working with another investor or being mentored by one. Start learning as much as possible! Good luck!
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Nate Julian
Real Estate Investor · Logan, UT · Member since 2015 · 46 posts · 7 votes
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Hey man! Welcome to BP!!!
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