And insurance is still your best defense.

Now we're open to working with investors to expand quicker....and because now we have a colleague throwing homes as us, so he can lower his risk.As far as REIA and that $900 course, I've never been to such a conference, my origin story is a bit unique, I won't bore anyone, we can talk offline about this.

I'd love to hear of them if you've any favourites - I signed up in advance for one in November but i'm having trouble separating true networking events from glorified sales conferences. 

All this is the beginning of my examination process and may be a mute point as I do have yet to confer with bankers.

In a lot of western states, or areas that are prone to wildland fires such as the southeast, having a cleared defensible space around your property can prove highly valuable to prospective homebuilders. 

(I had expected replies with defensive tones because I was not able to communicate the proper diplomacy.)

You guys could use my conference room once or twice a month for investor mixers.

In fact I will be leaving for New Orleans soon and hope to be surrounded by bare breasts at least half the time :) Actually it is my wifes business conference and I get to "play" while she gives seminars and such.

They meet every third Monday of the month at Westside Community Conference Center at 108th and Grover.

Since you mentioned Ohio, there is a large conference coming up, Nov 7-10. www.OREIAconvention.com An event like that is a good place to meet people.