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.

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

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