I've worked with the top VA lenders in the country, and spoken to the chief appraiser for the VA themselves at a conference.

Hmm...He may be able to give you some nuggets but these seminars are typically an opportunity to sell you books or an upgrade to his super-duper conference where he reveals the real secrets.

The full agenda is available within the registration platform, but you can find the agenda at a glance here: https://biggerpockets.getregistered.net/conference-2024/agen...We are also adding a cornhole and beach volleyball tournaments on Sunday starting at 2 PM to provide additional activities for fun and networking for attendees! 

I recently went to a conference on this and got some insights:- Moderate price appreciation: The Bay Area housing market is expected to see continued, but more moderate price growth.

We can also have a conference call meeting!

I'm particularly passionate about Muti-family, buy and hold, and lending.Outside of real estate, I am a contractor with over 35 years of woodworking. we as a company have done ever thing from large conferences tables , to President Obama's front porch.   

Can anyone recommend some good local real estate meetups, events, or conferences in your area that are worth attending as a vendor?

You might also be able to employ a short term rental strategy to increase cashflow-- sporting events, conferences, homecomings, graduation, etc. always attract people to the area.Ask around and try to find people who are investing in Amherst/Northampton and connect with agents in the area to see what's working.

I have attended conferences where lawyers have spoken on using Wyoming or Delaware for this purpose.  

More info will be on our site on March 18th so be sure to check out BiggerPockets.com/conference then!