It's a pretty good organization, lots of meeting and good educational speakers with little sales. 

It's in the $20 range per event and includes networking and speakers.  

ONe of the speakers will be discussing probate. 

The Summit was indeed awesome, best one I've been to - great content, great speakers, great people, full transparency, great organizer (J.

Simple: I wrote several books establishing me as the expert, hired a public relations firm in Century City (Hollywood/Beverly Hills area) and arranged to get booked as a speaker at the Bar Assiciations and legal events. 

Each meeting also has a different guest speaker. 

I attended a local seminar a few months ago and one speaker asked the crowd if anyone knew of a note being called. 

MAREIA had a mastermind lunch this past Thursday and this is a power point from the speaker. 

I'd also like others to share their goals, and what they're thankful for, and any tips for me below ;)Progress Since Joining BPSince I first joined BP in March of 2011 from a referral from Johnson Hong, I have purchased 12 units (4plexes, duplex, SFHs) between 4 addresses by myself and with 2 different partners in the last 2 years, started a monthly meetup group in Oakland, and hosted a big RE Networking Summit in SF last weekend w/ about 200 other RE investors and 20 inspiring speakers and panelists from BP, mentored several newer investors, borrowed from and done deals with other BP members, and gained a huge network of wonderful people :) I was inspired to meet @Aaron Mazzrillo  ... and many more!!!

Does anyone add premium upgrades such as recessed lighting under kitchen cabinets, in home speakers?