Ideally, you are living a corporate lifestyle, where your company covers the expenses of many things for you like cell phones, gasoline, gym membership, car insurance, business trips & training, office supplies/furniture/equipment, etc.. other business expenses.

I am also talking with a mortgage company in Phoenix that deals primarily with Canadians.Brandon Turner Congratulations to BP, I gather we have hit the 200,000 membership mark.

I'm glad you've been enjoying the podcast and appreciate your membership.

I could sell a lot more memberships by making false promises, or in his words marketing, but then I’d be just another lying guru.

If you can swing it, do the pro basic membership, as it allows you to connect with more colleagues, though it's not necessary, it is the best value you will find from any site.

I got mine free with my annual REI membership renewal (hmmmm - stacking the decks).

(Needless to say, this is not-for-profit and so there is no membership fees...just the cost of lunch and gas).For example, I volunteer to help anyone who is interested in wholesaling houses and buying apartment buildings.With so many Chicagoans joining BP, I think this meetup group will have enough critical mass to be of valuable help to its members.Thoughts?

You could also check with the local chamber of commerce and see if there is any new memberships or other local retailer/employers coming in.

The forums, blogs and podcasts are all very helpful and the membership here is willing to help others, so make sure you ask questions if you cannot find what you are looking for.

In your case (Marin County) it is BAREIS, you can go to BAREIS.com and click on "membership" to apply.