There are also a ton of investors in the community that are always looking to help, even in a cut throat environment.

Something to keep in mind too, the city recently finished a light rail that runs along the backside of UH (Scott St.) that cuts through to EaDo and basically in the heart of third ward.Down along Elgin & 59/288 the city should be wrapping up a $30 million rehab project for emancipation park this month.

They can definitely add property value.I had to cut down a nice cherry blossom tree in my yard a while back.

Reason being is that it'll cut back on expenses for me slightly on a first deal.

@Mike Abramov  Ask alot of questions and do not cut your due diligience short. 

I dislike them period, as they are of ZERO value to me and just a waste of time and gas.So to answer your question, to organize a good one, they need to provide value to investors.Just a "hi I am Monkey Man and I am an investor" just won't cut it.Provide value to wholesalers, investors cash buyers in a way they can not provide without the meeting.For instance, some say.. ohh you can find cash buyers there (as a wholesaler).I can find 300% more cash buyers in 20 minutes than sitting there for 2 hours by going online to craigslist.

Difficult to have compassion for those looking to buy a short cut to success.

For now, we are hoping to stay local and really laser in on 1-2 unit residential properties in our hometown- Buffalo, NY, both turn key and those in need of a little love, utilizing the BRRRR strategy.

I agree that a 25% cut sounds outrageous! 

If you have to wait on draws or cuts from others, it can be a serious drag on progress.