@Edit B.Bernie just announced his sweeping plan for the “housing crisis” in America.

I always announce the meetups in our WhatsApp group, so message me privately with your number if you want to be a part.

@Wy Kay I don't carry a gun into properties because it isn't legal to do so in NY & NJ, but i do go into some REALLY rough areas with and on behalf of my clients, there are a lot of rules that you can follow to keep you out of harms way but here are my faves:-Go to the property before noon-Be aware of your surroundings-Don't sneak into a property, announce yourself loudly and often when you walk through -Lock the front and rear door when you enter-Go with someone if you arent comfortable going alone -If a property is said to be vacant but there are occupants (squatters) skip itLastly, go with your gut, if you think a situation is unsafe it just might be.

We require all local meetup posts, club meeting announcements, and other real estate get-togethers be placed in the Events and Happening Forum, located at http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happenings.

Karen, let's just pick a date and time and announce it.

Today India announced to halt rice exports.

BP will make an announcement soon...  :-)

I would make sure you attend our monthly meetings at Sams / type in keyword Rockford and you will get announcements - usually the first Monday of the month.Best wishes!

Maybe you want to hedge your bets, go to the auction, and announce that you have the tax certificate on that property and it will have to be redeemed. 

We are going to be having a BiggerPockets NW meetup soon - so this is a good way to be notified when we announce it!