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Darrin Jackson
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Hello here comes another newbie!

Darrin Jackson
  • New York
Posted Sep 26 2018, 17:13

Just wanted to introduce myself, and didn't really know how so here you go. My name is Darrin Jackson I am the owner of a small video production company that specializes in realtor listings. Currently, I am living in New York but plan to be moving to El Paso, TX shortly. At this time my greatest focus is to gain as much education as possible so I can move forward with my first house hack within the next 12 months. Thank you all for having me and thanks in advance for all of those who will give me some information on the next steps for me. 

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Jonathan Soto
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Newark, NJ
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Jonathan Soto
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Newark, NJ
Replied Sep 26 2018, 18:11

Welcome aboard. Best of luck on your move to TX. Start connecting with Realtors in the Texas area for you can begin looking at properties once you arrive. Look at the price range for multi families and make sure you have the capital to reach it plus reserves. Best of luck.

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Jacob Firnekas
  • Specialist
  • El Paso, TX
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Jacob Firnekas
  • Specialist
  • El Paso, TX
Replied Sep 26 2018, 21:11

@Darrin Jackson 

Glad to have you. I am a local real estate investor in El Paso, TX and I Also co manage a local meet up group. Feel free to message me, I would love to connect with you. 

I think I might be able to at least help point you in the right direction. 

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Jesse Ramirez
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Jesse Ramirez
  • Specialist
  • Las Cruces, NM
Replied Sep 26 2018, 23:11

Welcome aboard! I'm an active investor and entrepreneur in the area. Feel free to reach out whenever. 

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Dmitriy Fomichenko
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Dmitriy Fomichenko
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Replied Sep 26 2018, 23:32

@Darrin Jackson

Welcome to the BP family! Great that you joined the site! Here are some recommendations for you:

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

Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts

Read Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing

Check out BP Podcasts: https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcast

If you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person which should appear below the comments box. He or she will be notified of being tagged so that the conversation will continue.

Wishing you the best!

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Tarik Turner
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Tarik Turner
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  • Lender
  • Hackensack, NJ
Replied Sep 27 2018, 07:00

Welcome to the BP family 

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Adrian Silva
  • Realtor
  • El Paso, TX
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Adrian Silva
  • Realtor
  • El Paso, TX
Replied Sep 28 2018, 13:10

Welcome to El Paso! I'm a local agent. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. 

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George Blower
  • Retirement Accounts Attorney
  • Southfield, MI
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George Blower
  • Retirement Accounts Attorney
  • Southfield, MI
Replied Sep 29 2018, 13:52

@Darrin Jackson

Welcome to Bigger Pockets.

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Christopher Gamboa
  • Real Estate Agent
  • El Paso, TX
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Christopher Gamboa
  • Real Estate Agent
  • El Paso, TX
Replied Sep 29 2018, 16:50

What’s going on Darrin!

Welcome to Bigger Pockets and soo  to El Paso!

I’m a local agent in El Paso and have been house hacking for about three months now!

If you have any questions or want to talk real estate when you get down here just reach out

Look forward to talking more!

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Andrew Lawhorn
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Sonora, CA
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Andrew Lawhorn
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Sonora, CA
Replied Oct 1 2018, 10:41

Welcome to BP! All the best on your success through this community. 

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Andrew Syrios
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  • Residential Real Estate Investor
  • Kansas City, MO
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Andrew Syrios
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ModeratorReplied Oct 1 2018, 10:45

Welcome aboard Darrin!

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Eddie Flores
  • Lender
  • El Paso, TX
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Eddie Flores
  • Lender
  • El Paso, TX
Replied Oct 2 2018, 21:42

Welcome to El Paso. I'm a local mortgage lender. So feel free to let me know if you have any questions on lending. Make sure to attend Jacob Firnekas meet up’s for great info.

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Valerie Lopez
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • El Paso, TX
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Valerie Lopez
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • El Paso, TX
Replied Oct 6 2018, 08:53

Welcome to BP Darrin and soon to El Paso. 

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Brandon L.#4 New Member Introductions Contributor
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Falls Church
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Brandon L.#4 New Member Introductions Contributor
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Falls Church
Replied Oct 12 2018, 05:43

Hello! @Darrin Jackson

Welcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.

I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing. Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.

First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp

The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciated

The last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent. There are many agents out there, but it’s important to choose the right one.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52724-im-new-to-investing-how-do-i-find-an-investor-friendly-agent

I have other blogs that may be helpful here on BP in my personal blog that you can check out. Good Luck :)