(That's how I know I'm not an extrovert, btw, because a true extrovert would LOVE interacting with so many people - not me, I usually dread it before, and am drained/wiped afterwards.)I do it out of a feeling of obligation to help newer members/investors, because I was once new myself, and because I do believe in the power of networking, and to do that you have to be willing to interact with and help people.But if you're new and don't know anyone and anxious about groups in general (especially intimidating is how everyone already seems to know each other or are Super Friendly with each other), you can try to "prime the pump" by asking folks here on BP if they're going, and saying in advance that you'd like to talk to them that night, so you'll have at least one person to definitely talk to.Another trick is that, generally people like people who are like themselves.

@Dave Foster Thank you for your input!

Looking forward to interact with everyone here more in the future!

@Dave Foster Yep -- you are right.

If you have the patience to go through an in-person course, get more interactive with students/teachers/brokers, and learn the concepts more deeply, it might be wise to go to a traditional course.

We don’t plan on entering alone or having any other interaction with her.

@Dave Foster can walk your client thru it, he knows more about 1031’s than90% of CPA’s. 

I am in and all of my partners (@Mike Foster, @Markian Sich, @Eric Upchurch) have served as well.

Im happy that the breakout meetings are happening so there is a bit more one on one interaction. biggest tip I can give is look for those permanent name tag board members, ask them what they do and ask for an intro to someone who is doing what you want to do.

@Dave Foster ??