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Dec 2014
1h 51m

100: The 1st Deal, Management Drama, and...

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About this episode

For the 100th episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, we bring you the interview that you’ve been asking for since the beginning: the story of Joshua Dorkin, CEO of BiggerPockets and host of the BiggerPockets Podcast.

Learn about Josh’s journey from real estate investing newbie to BiggerPockets founder — and all of the obstacles he had to overcome along the way. Get insider information on topics from starting your own business to property management and HOAs. And leave inspired to tackle your own hurdles and get your real estate endeavors off the ground!

For BiggerPockets fans old and new, this is an instant BiggerPockets Podcast classic you won’t want to miss. Get ready to learn more about the man behind the BiggerPockets curtains!

In This Show We Cover:

  • How Josh got started in Real Estate
  • The ins and outs of beginning your own business
  • Thoughts on getting your real estate agent’s license
  • How to get into Real Estate without any prior knowledge about it
  • The importance of properly assessing a property
  • What you need to know about HOAs
  • Josh’s thoughts on appreciation
  • Lessons regarding investing from a distance
  • How BiggerPockets got its start
  • Why BiggerPockets is hard on real estate gurus
  • Why you should be authentic when using BiggerPockets
  • The importance of building relationships online
  • And MUCH more!

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