My parents own several large storage facilities and they have hosted auctions but it's a last resort.

@Tray Rogers & @Mike Reynolds, I just got home from the Longview Real Estate Investing Group that I help host!!  

I've had requests lately from friends and colleagues who are looking for a larger place to host a family reunion.

The only thing I've heard of is open houses hosted by realtors but even then I'm unsure of how that process works.If any seasoned investors could also comment what to focus on when going through properties for a newbie that would be greatly appreciated!

If a meeting venue is ever a concern, my wife and I would be happy to host a meetup at our home in Ballentine. 

We are a month shy of our one year anniversary for the REI we host here in Cali :) We hope to make your next REI, fingers crossed it all works out!

Welcome to BP - I am hosting a meetup on 08/02 at Big Head Brewing in Wauwatosa.

It may be inconvenient to appear to bid in GA, but also might eliminate some competition as places like FL and CA host online auctions where the accessibility is very easy. 

@Justin Brown hosts a great BP meetup, and there are a few more you can find on meetup.com.

Many people including YouTuber's and successful podcast hosts have been storing cash waiting for a new downturn.