Wichita, Kansas ~ Where is everyone? Let's get connected!

[Dustin Burke]

Hey All, what an amazing resource BiggerPockets is. Our start up was extremely accelerated because of all the useful information found here. 

Within my profile page, I have include some of the properties we have for sale. I have also posted one of these properties in the BP Marketplace. 

Why are Wichita investors are not posting their properties in the Marketplace more often. This is a great tool we all can benefit from, so join me in posting your properties for sale (or trade). 

Blue skies always!

[Stephen Burtin]

Originally posted by @Brad Fitch:

I am new to the forum also. Does anyone attend the Wichita Area Real Estate Investors Association or the Real Estate Investor Club of Kansas? What are the differences between the two groups?

 I used to attend both.  I only attend WAREIA now because it's hard for me to make it to the other meeting due to scheduling conflicts.

WAREIA meets at Range 54 the first Saturday of each month from 5-8 pm.  The group is hosted by investors and it's a good place to network.  They usually start with some announcements, then they bring in a speaker (Banks, Contractors, Property Managers, Eviction companies, etc.) to tell you what they do.  Not much goes on about sales, but they are starting to let investors shop their properties at the end of meetings.  It's $25 per year to become a member.

REICoK meets at the boathouse on the second Tuesday each month.  The group is hosted by real estate agents and representatives from McCurdy Auctions.  They do a little more in regards to showing and shopping properties.  They also bring in good speakers.  The room is a bit more spacious, but you end up making connections mostly from the people that sit at your table, so if you need a new connection, either get comfortable moving around, or choose your table wisely each month.  It's free to join and attend.

If you're just starting out, I would go to both each month to double your exposure to people and topics related to real estate investing.