Help finding a good REIA meet up VA/MD

[Alex D.]

Hello BP!

I did some searching on my own but I tend to come across a lot of guru type meet ups. I'm currently living in the southern MD area but do not mind driving a bit. I figured it would just be easier to ask the community and see if someone has gone to, or recommends any great meet ups. I'm new to real estate investing, I have house hacked (a condo, so i know a little bit about what not to do lol) but I'm looking to purchase my first non-owner occupied home and would love to meet people. If there is anyone looking for a volunteer to help them out with their business as well, I feel that would be a great way to learn hands on in exchange for me hounding them with questions and gaining as much knowledge as possible. 

Shoot, while I'm at it (lol), does anyone recommend a great real estate agent as well in maryland? I plan on purchasing a primary June/July.

I know I'm needy. Thank you so much for the help in advance?

[Russell Brazil]

@Alex D. I could help you out in Waldorf if you wanted.  You can buy a pretty descent property down that way for well under $500k. It all depends on what you are looking for though. Pretty close to there you can get a descent property in Ft Washington for under $300k.

Below are a couple links to some BP Meetups...those might not be the closes to you, but both within driving distance.

http://www.meetup.com/Gaithersburg-BP-Real-Estate-...

http://www.meetup.com/Unofficial-Biggerpockets-Rea...

@Roger Lin helps run a descent REIA in Fairax (I think). Then there is also the BWI REIA which alot of BP members attend.