Hey @Danny Cerecedes, I'm glad you posted this because I too am looking to network with fellow BPians. @Jon Huber and @Evelyn Jordan hosted a Los Angeles meetup last month that I was unable to make, but I'm looking forward to future ones. I haven't attended any REI clubs yet, but I'm sure there will be some fun adventures.
So far I've found these coming up:
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 from Club in Action. Real Estate Club In Action Monthly Meeting in Burbank. No guest speaker. (Thanks for the heads up @Ciprian L.)
Looks like there's an annual membership, but you can try the first one or two meetings for free. We'll probably check them out. From the site: "We help connect people. Our meetings are a mastermind format. You don't just park your rear in a seat and listen to someone tell you/sell you the newest latest greatest technique to get "Quick Riches" with no credit or money. We do NOT present "gurus" as speakers. WE present local folks and local deals. We have active flippers who want to mentor beginners."
Thursday, July 16, 2015 from FIBI group. The U.S and Global Economy - the good, the bad and the ugly in Pasadena. Speaker: Christina Suter. $15.
This looks like a pretty decent group. We're planning on attending. From the site: "Join other Pasadena-area real estate investors at our For Investors By Investors meeting (FIBI) held the third Thursday of each month at 7pm at Courtyard by Marriot, 180 North Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena, CA. The Pasadena FIBI group provides an environment for active and informative peer discussions, expert presentations on relevant topics, and networking. All FIBI meetings support a NO SELLING policy, allowing investors—whether seasoned or beginner—to be free to share about their real estate passions without sales pitches."
@Ken Martinez how many of the FIBI group meetings have you gone to? What's your experience with the meetups?
Tuesday, July 21, 2015 from Invest Club for Women. Buying Properties in a Seller’s Market in Glendale. Speaker: Kurt Demeire. $20 for Pre-Registered; $25 at the Event.
There's an annual membership option, or you can pay per event. Looks interesting. From the site: "investCLUB for Women is the fastest growing, premier women's real estate club in Southern California. Our mission is to create the next generation of financially independent women (and men!) through real estate investing. This club is for you if you are looking for a highly energetic, supportive and inspiring environment where you can get educated, make amazing connections, and find new opportunities for action in real estate. And...best of all, have fun while doing it!"
Tuesday, August 18, 2015 from Best Los Angeles Real Estate Club. Secrets to Becoming Wealthy in Real Estate! in Glendale. Speakers: Bruce Norris & Tony Watson. $20.00 pre-registration; $25.00 at the time of event.
I think monthly meetings are free (typically on the 1st Wednesday of every month), but they will have events like this one on occasion. We're planning on going to this one. From the website: "We are a network of experienced real estate entrepreneurs and Investors. THIS IS NOT A SEMINAR we have conversations about current market opportunities, education by facilitating discussions about real estate, the economy and industry related strategies and solutions."
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These are the ones that we were thinking of attending. I'd love feedback from other BP folks about their experiences with meetups and/or other upcoming REI group gatherings.
Also, feel free to connect with me if you're in the LA area and plan on going to any local events. It's always nice to have friends to meet. We may need a BP special handshake...
Have a fantastic day!
