I'm a complete newbie and want to start getting involved with my local REIA's so I'm looking for a little help. I live in NYC and I want to target Queens and the Bronx. I have found a few local clubs on the Biggerpockets REI Clubs listings but I'm not getting too far.

Big Apple Real Estate Investors Association and New York City REIA both meet in the City but neither of their websites work and when I call the numbers they just ring forever. There is meeting info listed but I'm a little apprehensive about just going since I can't find anything to support that it's even an active club anymore.

I have called the number for Ultimate Investors Real Estate Inc. (UIREI) and they have a recorded message about upcoming meetings so I will be attending theirs, however I don't want to limit myself to only one if there are other good REI Clubs in the area. I want to check out all I can to get a feel for which one will fit me best for what I’m looking to do and the areas I'm focusing on.

Has anyone been to Big Apple or NYC REIA or know of any other NYC Clubs for the 5 Boroughs and Northern NJ? Particularly clubs that focus more on the outer boroughs rather than Manhattan? Any suggestions or information will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
-Steve