I’m new. In meetings what do I ask and look for?

[Martin Lara]

My goal is to own rental multi family unit properties. I want to start learning how to reach my goal.

I’m going to be attending an informational event in my city, I’m not familiar and curious of what these investors who hold these meetings are looking for and how they can help someone like me and how I can help them.

I need help with what I should look out for and what questions I should ask.

Thanks in advance for your help.

[Nancy DeSocio]

Hi @Martin Lara,

You are already a step ahead of a lot of people in being aware that your first impression is important and taking the time to ask these questions!

My suggestion is to find the person who runs the group (or who put the event together) and introduce yourself.  Tell them you are looking to purchase multi-family properties and ask them who you should speak to.  I guarantee that he/she will know several people in the group who invest in the same space of your interest, and you can then introduce yourself to them.

As for adding value, this may depend on your experience level, but a good start is to ask people for their business card.  People in this industry love referrals, so meet the realtors, home inspectors, lenders, etc and ask for their card and pass their info along to people you know who might need them.  This has some risk in that you don't know the credibility of the people from whom you are taking business cards, but in due time you'll know enough people in that group to ask some of those questions.  So for now, just take the card...once you know they are legit business people, then you can start to send them referrals.

Good luck in your journey!