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RICH Club vs REIA Houston
Hello everyone,
I am a new investor from Houston. I would like to go to real-estate events, network and learn from experienced investors. I have found two places in Houston that people talk about in general: 1) Realty Investment Club of Houston (RICH), 2) Houston Real Estate Investment Association
Can anyone please share his/her ideas? Which one is better to choose and start with? I heard both have free events for members, but they also have events that members should pay extra money to attend. Is it true?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of each one?
Please also share if you know other clubs, meetups, etc that is happening in Houston area for real-estate investors.
Thanks,
Hamy
Most Popular Reply
All REIAs have pros and cons. I have been a member of RICH, Prosperity, and current member of Wealth Club.
The one for you will you depend on what niche you're looking to get into.
All of them specialize to some degree or another in a particular field but will also have overlapping courses, events, etc. Quite frankly, there are so many nowadays it's almost a part-time job to go to every single thing.
RICH is a good starting place. It has lots of general knowledge for you on various topics. Wealth is the same way too. They both bring in lots of quality speakers and experts on whatever you are looking for. Almost every course you take will cost money but consider that money well spent for education if you are just starting out.
Prosperity is Wholesale-centric. Go this route if you want to focus on this niche but keep in mind it is a lot of work (much more than most wholesaling gurus will let on).
Lifestyles is buy & hold-centric. I haven't tried them yet but have heard various opinions from others so please ask around what other investors think of their strategy.
TITANs as far as I know is fairly new. Went to one of their events (held at RICH) and it was well done. They seem pretty good too. Definitely give it a try.
Hope that helps! Best of luck and happy investing!