Going To My First Local REIA Meeting Any Advice?

[Jesse R.]

I’m going to my first REIA tomorrow can anyone give me some good advice as to how I can present myself and my real estate business? I’m hoping to find Private Money Lenders at the meeting. Some good pointers would be helpful. Thanks.

[James Palassis]

It is amazing how quickly you will be welcomed into the group. My experience went like this:
1st meeting: total wallflower to the point of extreme awkwardness.
2nd meeting: seeing some of the same faces gives you the confidence to introduce yourself. Be upfront about being a newbie, they can smell a BS’r a mile away.
3rd meeting: more integration. Prepare some specific questions for those you have discovered are playing in the space you want to play in.
4th meeting: prepare some business cards with your contact info, and what you’re interested. You’re ready to market yourself and find partners and mentors.

Good luck! Make sure to go back for a second meeting even if the first one is a disaster.