Starting a REIA in my area - Ideas what to do

[Avishay Stav]

Hello all 

My name is Steve and I’m a foreign investor investing in Jacksonville FL.

I am based in Israel and am working from far. Of course as nature of things the community of investors in my area that are investing in the US is small and no united network of investors exists.

Couple of days back a large conference of investors took place and I mingled with everybody and handed out business cards and managed to assemble 20+- investors to open a REIA.
I am an owner of a restaurant franchise so I am able to provide a location to do the meetings.

I am looking to provide value and would like to hear from your experience what would you love to get from a REIA. I have in mind and try to do a financial lecture in the meantime. The purpose of the REIA is non profit of course.

Would love to hear your thoughts. 
Thank you all