The result the speaker had had interpreted from the data was that we are in line for another recession, but this recession would have a minimal impact on housing prices themselves.

Ellen, this was a topic discussed on the recent podcast with the CPA speakers who wrote the book on Tax Strategies for RE Investors.

It said 2 speakers and a radio installed for 150 with parts and labor.

Ming’s too modest and Philip is right - the Meetup is terrific and I try to go every month :) They bring in a lot of guest speakers and last month with a mortgage expert speaking about the financing changes.I think the next one is about design and construction management - right up your alley!

I have been listening to the BP podcasts for a while now and the speakers usually advice 4-plex and above rather than a duplex to get more earning potential.

If you can't make it to NIS, don't forget about that small (500+ signups + 34 speakers) online note convention event taking place for the 5th time this Thursday-Saturday!  

Call the number in the image below (BiggerPockets wouldn't let me put a phone number in the text so I had to upload an image file).Wait until the Spanish speaker speaks and the English speaker speaks again, then press 2, then 4, then 2, and you should be able to be connected to somebody or sign up for a call back (the latter probably being a better idea this time of year).

There were probably 100 there and the guest speaker was a candidate for Governor in the upcoming election. 

Or you could even put him on speaker phone and tell the seller your partner couldn't join you, but is on the phone. 

You could also focus on the great financial advantages of renting/down-sizing (travel more, no more yard to care for/repairs, buy an RV, visit family more)Host a senior-focused event at your facility (maybe show an uncut version of Woodstock haha) or live music, a Social Security expert speaker or Doctor to address health issues, a fund-raiser, art show, etc. and hand out flyers with a special "one month free" coupon attached Have exercise classes for seniorsWeekly bingo nightsPromote your events for free on community calendars, newspapers, seniors sections of papersPrint door hangers and get some kids to hang the door hangers at trailer parks, older communitiesEncourage your current tenants to invite friendsRent a 15-passenger bus ($50) and offer free transportation to key eventsSponsor events at senior centers in the areaCo-Sponsor service club (Rotary, Kiwanis, etc who have many senior members) eventsPut up banners and balloons when you have eventsI hope at least a few of those ideas might spark some interest.