​The importance of attending Business & Real Estate networking events

The importance of attending your rei, bigger pockets, and or local business gatherings cannot be stressed enough. If you want to have an advantage over others in real estate investing from a business standpoint it’s in your best interest to attend these meetings and gatherings( this of course coming from a newbie but this is common sense). The importance of attending any networking event that is in your field of expertise or study cannot be overstated. You're going to learn more and meet more people that can help further your investing career than you would have sitting at home watching Netfilx or on Facebook (which have their own time and place).

Here are a few reasons why you should attend your local investing/business gatherings and some follow up task you should do afterward( not in any particular order).

1. Business card exchange - Business and investing gatherings are great places to meet other investors, businesses owners, local gov officials, organizations and nonprofits that can help your business grow and exchange business cards and ideas with. Have plenty of business cards ready so others can receive your contact information in a convenient manner.
2. Listen - Listen to others in your group when speaking or discussing any topic. Real estate covers and is registered to so many topics that you should always be listening.Also hearing different point of views can help strengthen your knowledge of subjects brought up in discussions.
3. Help others - Find out how you can help others in your group which will build your credibility and can lead to a JV or partnership in the future. Deals will start to find there way to you.
4. Easier Introductions - Personally I think sometimes it is hard to introduce yourself on the internet so local meet-ups make this easier and more authentic than contact through social media that could go unnoticed. This is a great way to continue further dialogue on social media and building a relationship.
5. Shady Characters - You can easily find out who NOT to work with from other investors or which investing gatherings to avoid .
6. Deal Referrals - Sometimes people will refer deals to you because these deals do not fit their investing criteria. Just this week at a meet up I was given a lead on a possible for sale by owner. So you never know what type of deals you can find at your meetups and gatherings.
7. Follow Ups -Follow up with other investors and those who you think can be beneficial to your business. This is how a lot of business is done in any field. So it’s best to get use to interacting with other business owners and making those connections.

There you have it a short list of reasons why you should attend your next local business gatherings and investing group events.I hope this blog has been helpful and informative to all. Thank you believe in yourself and never stop dreaming… Thank you for reading and please share on your twitter and or Facebook pages.