Texas and Georgia which are now the two greatest 2nd gateway for Korean migration.The formula for appreciation for real estate is the following:1) Population growth2) higher social economic demographics moving to the city3) Strong city leadership with a Vision and Master Plan4) Entrepreneurial Soil with lower cost of living to do business5) Fortune 500 companies moving their headquarters creating more high paying jobs.6) Favorable State taxes and business climate7) Warmer climate8) A city that attracts the creative class9) A city that provides a great life style10) The demand surpasses the housing supply.Originally posted by @Rick Baggenstoss:@James Park I couldn't find anything on the Korean effect, but I didn't look very hard.  

Many of them attend and present at REI conferences all over the country.

On the question of is Alexis McGee and foreclosures.com a good vehicle to find a formula for success in investing I would say yes, do listen to the conference calls, do buy her CD's do attend the lab, and yes, do hire me as a coach (25 year investor/broker sold over 2500 properties, bought or sold over 100 for my own account.

There is a focus on mentorship and Agent Leadership Council.Give the "Millionaire Real Estate Agent" by Gary Keller a quick read.

I think this would be a huge benefit for those looking to connect, and I have heard lots of really positive news from BP groups formed in other cities.I am fairly new to BP and am not yet a seasoned investor, so some additional leadership would be needed, but I am happy to put some sweat equity into getting something like this off the ground if there is interest!

In fact, the NAA conference is next week, which is one of the must-attend events of the year.

For out of town folks, we can do a Skype conference or Google Hangout session for you to participate.

I just got voted back on as Secretary of the Otago association having been on for a number of years before including a year as President and it is well worth the time to get involved.Also the National conference is on in Auckland in October so if you message me I can get you the details of the organisers to see if there are any spaces left?

Hello Ohio BP'ers -- I expect many of you will be at the OREIA Conference next weekend & I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible! 

Check this out: http://www.biggerpockets.com/conference/event/conference-sessions/Its probably much cheaper than the courses you're considering.