Lifestyles Unlimited Expo worth it?

Question

I am very new to BiggerPockets, and to real estate investing as a whole. It is something I have wanted to do for a while, and after procrastinating long enough, I finally decided it was time for me to learn more about this longing I have had for a while.

Needless to say, I have listed to some podcasts, read the beginners guide, forum posts in the last few days, and have multiple books on order to start reading.

This weekend in Houston Lifestyles Unlimited will be having an expo ($39) and I was wondering if it is worth it. I have read multiple posts about "gurus" and tiered programs and don't want to waste money walking around talking to vendors and contractors since I am not knowledgeable enough to invest at this time. On the other hand, if there are classes, basic "how to get started" discussions, and people I could pick brains with, I would not hesitate to drop $39 and go. From what I have read here on BP, and across the internet, I do not see myself signing up with them, but I am always a fan of more information.

Any thoughts you have for a newbie with 0 experience would be much appreciated. Thanks!

Eric Tait · Answer

The expo is not a hard sell type of place.

For a newbie it may actually be a bit overwhelming because there will be MANY different vendors and teachers there pushing very different strategies.

Lifestyles is all about wealth creation through buy and hold investing, and they will have beginner classes there.  Add to that being able to meet the vendors that can teach you about what they do, all in one place, it is invaluable especially for someone new to real estate.

I will be there, go take it all in, and then drill down on what your investment philosophy is and move forward and take action.

The key note speakers will each give you a very different perspective about using real estate as either a vehicle for investment or speculation (its important to know the difference), so listening to them alone is worth the $39 bucks.

Renee Stewart · Answer

@Chase Hayden I agree with @Eric Tait . Attending the LU expo will be a valuable experience.  You will meet alot of industry vendors and investors.  As a new investor, you want to meet as many people as you can to build your buyers list and to let people know what you're doing in your business.

I don't think the LU expo will be a waste of your time.  If you attend, let us know your thoughts on BP.

Uyen Hoang · Answer

The promo code to waive the $39 is luexpo

Paul Timmins · Answer

@Chase Hayden

Take the free class. 70% of the reason you are there is to shake hands and speak to everyone there.

Remember if anything is offered it will still be available a day, week, month later. If there are onl 4 seats left ... don't worry they will start another row.

Bring your notepad and take alot of notes.

Paul

Greg Meech · Answer

I went. The price was right. FREE! Great motivation, Hugh vendor area, made some great contacts and learned a few techniques. There was a book for sale and RonLagrands $99 day course and something else? Guess it didn't leave an impression.

But most of all it was motivating. Now the break out sessions had 3 classes to choose, from about 35 or so. Each one was offering something different so I am sure there was so offers there.

Good deal, got my moneys worth, but I did have to pay $10 to park. That and lunch, but that's tax deductible right?

Raky Patel · Answer

I went to the Expo as well. I wanted to go to it last year when it was in San Antonio but had a conflict. This year with it in Houston, there was no excuse for me not to go. It was a great event and I think that later this year when I buy more real estate I will be using some of the vendors I met. Face to face time with some of the vendors was definately worth the $39, better for those that got in free.

Maurice Brantley · Answer

I also attended the expo this past weekend, and also convinced my parents to come along with me. The speakers were great as well as the breakout sessions. I walked away very satisfied, it was great to surround myself with other investors, made a few contacts, and my parents even walked away wanting to buy a few rental properties lol.

Uyen Hoang · Answer

@Chase Hayden Im glad you went to the expo. I wanted to go but I already had plans that day. Just like you I'm a newbie in REI and so far I been listening to BP podcast episode 6-37. I've have learned a lot on those shows and I still need to read BP beginners guide and a few other links that members from this community has sent me. I'm glad there's a community like this and there is still a lot of things I need to learn.

Chase Hayden · Answer

Thanks again everyone for the recommendation to go, and for the discount code to get free tickets. 
	
	I really enjoyed the expo, but it was pretty overwhelming as a newbie. There were multiple break out classes with 15-40 people in them. It was good talking to people and asking questions. I few people stuck out and really took the time to answer my questions, and talk to me in a helpful way, while other people basically tried to end the conversation and talk to the next person when they realized I was a newbie and that I didn't have a clue what I was doing yet.  All in all it was a great experience. It was good being able to ask questions and get answers in real time rather than reading them (not that reading here hasn't been awesome, just a different experience). 
	
	Thanks again.

Martin Zawarski · Answer

I would definitely go, no matter what the agenda is.  As long as it deals with real estate go.  You will learn something for sure.  I have spent hundreds of dollars on tickler seminars that lead to the 25,000 to $42,000 seminars which I would never ever take and I learned a ton of information from these .

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