Now granted the cost to get the butts in the seats for the in person events was about 50% of revenue.. by the time you advertise do the first freebie event then then the 3 day work shop.. 

In the event rates do not go down, do you feel it’d still be a waste for a rate buy-down?

The upside is that higher rates have taken some of the competition out of the market, and in the event rates lower, you can refi and make a good deal that much better.Having said that, there are plenty of financing options and you should absolutely talk to several local lenders and shop it around.Using an FHA product to purchase a multi-unit where you live in one and rent the other(s) is one way to avoid some of the highest rates (house hacking).

@Shiloh Lundahl - The real estate investing ecosystem seems to have been hit very hard, in terms of interest in in-person events, absolutely.

So, the sooner you evict the better.If you are worried about embarrassing holiday events, hire a Property Management Company and let them be the bad guys.

Here is an upcoming LA meetup with 29 wholesalers going:http://www.meetup.com/Los-Angeles-Real-Estate-Deal-Maker-Sessions/events/227145543/

After 12 years of accepting my full time investor lifestyle - with high income and liquidity events some years and no income others, my wife told me she was burnt out on the psychological ups and down and asked if I would consider just getting a job with a steady paycheck.  

They only cover your events if you have 16 guests or fewer.

Hi Andy, how are you, good to meet you, For starters, I work with Steve Wolterman and in the event you need a great qualified intermediary, I would highly recommend his services. 

It was a pleasure meeting you at the coin event in person on Tuesday.