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All Forum Posts by: Vala Shahabi

Vala Shahabi has started 7 posts and replied 154 times.

New Member Introductions

Post: Newbie from Orange County, CA

Vala ShahabiPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • Posts 199
  • Votes 32

Hey @Sean Sterner welcome to BP! Where in the states would you consider emerging markets? When I hear that term I'm usually thinking the BRICK countries. 

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New Member Introductions

Post: Driven and ambitous newbie and new Pro member from Playa del Rey

Vala ShahabiPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • Posts 199
  • Votes 32

Hey @Ronnie S. welcome to BP! I love the goals you've laid out and I think you're on the right track! If you find a cool local meet up I'd be interested in joining. 

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New Member Introductions

Post: New member from The Central Valley California

Vala ShahabiPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • Posts 199
  • Votes 32

Hi @Mary lou L. welcome to BP!

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New Member Introductions

Post: New Investor in Arizona!!!

Vala ShahabiPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • Posts 199
  • Votes 32

Hey @Carlos Urresti welcome to BP. I've visited your beautiful counter and even played some Tejo so much fun! 

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New Member Introductions

Post: My Introduction Post

Vala ShahabiPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • Posts 199
  • Votes 32

Hey @Paul S. your mention looks correct and welcome to BP!

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New Member Introductions

Post: Hello fellow investors, my name is Julie.

Vala ShahabiPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • Posts 199
  • Votes 32

Hi @Julie Baker welcome to BP!

What markets do you cover?

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New Member Introductions

Post: Hi All! I am new to BP and ready to learn!

Vala ShahabiPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • Posts 199
  • Votes 32

Welcome to BP @Steve Wald 

Use the find members tool and the forum to either organize or find a local meet up. 

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New Member Introductions

Post: meet up groups in sherman oaks,ca

Vala ShahabiPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • Posts 199
  • Votes 32

Welcome to Cali and BP @Jeff Baumann I have yet to attend a local meet up but I think it would be fine. Let me know what you find. 

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New Member Introductions

Post: So. Cal New Member; Not New to RE

Vala ShahabiPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • Posts 199
  • Votes 32

Hey  @Ed Young welcome to BP!

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New Member Introductions

Post: Newbie diving into the DEEP END of the POOL!

Vala ShahabiPosted
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • Posts 199
  • Votes 32

Welcome to BP @Luana C. !

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