I call them in-between because they are conferences, so not like your local meetups, but they are not truly "industry" conferences like NMHC, where you will meet primarily career, corporate multi-family people.Bigger Pockets Conference and Best Ever Conference are two that likely would cater to people more in your position.  

Anyone dissing Jerry, or anyone else out there who is genuinely putting in the work and deserves every penny they EARNED - In addition to dropping gems that are unmatched in the industry are either under a rock, or don't know what they're talking about because they haven't put in 2 mins of the work to give the man a chance.

I’m based out of Lehi, Utah, and have always been fascinated by the potential of real estate to create opportunities and build wealth.After spending time learning about the industry and what it takes to succeed, I’m ready to dive in and start making deals happen!

Those who excel are generally focused on specific asset types whether it be Restaurant/Hospitality; Office, Industrial etc.

The value of the hotel is based off of how well it's being operated.My advice would be to get a job in the hotel industry.

I am sure I will be very publicly wrong, and you all can make fun of me in two years, when stocks double and real estate prices crash 20% from here, but I just don't know how you can watch this industry, this closely, for this long, and not be raring to go in the current environment. 

sadly its a stain on our industry right now.

Going back to a W2 is not what I want to do, at least not in my old industry. 

I recognize how much work is needed to succeed in this industry, and thanks to the US Army working hard has never been an issue for me.

They have a NEW TITLE AGET KIT FOR BEGINNERS accredited instruction here: (and association membership for those in the industry) https://www.alta.org/career-and-learning/webinars-and-traini...