I'm sure it happens all the time everywhere (thank you for making me realizing that too).Finally, if you are in any way shape or form suggesting that I'm promoting investing in the Caribbean because I'm selling developments there, here's my reply. 

most are not well attended and some are promoting their own sales systems and coaching classes.

Part of my branding is also helping to build other people's business by helping to promote  them....which they end up reciprocating.

CAZA Groups are super because the leadership promotes integrity-driven networking, something I greatly admire. 

The new SEC Reg A+ allows you to do that and there are a hand full of funds that you could look into practically all owned by sane developer and syndicator (he is also an author and lecturer) - look up www.migsif.com - that fund invests in the Bay Area and pays 8% and they actually focus on high end homes around $10mil - great market that actually does not get affected much by any drop in values (ask any realtor and they will tell you that Pac Heights dropped only 10% in 2008-10 recession) this fund buys the properties at 70 cents on the dollar and they add square footage and force appreciation - there is also www.SFIFund.com and www.UGFinc.com - Disclaimer: Our firm has dealt with the syndicator/sponsor of these funds and we have clients who invested in them since 2009 - we do not get any compensation if anyone takes any training, or if anyone or if anyone co-syndicates with the Sponsor or invests in these funds - none of the above is an offer to sell or promote any particular offering 

The city talks a lot about promoting density, but they don't always seem to follow through.

To promote the learning and sharing that has made BP great, I will share below.3br/2ba less than 10 years old seem to range between $1000-$1400 for this area.

I would like to know how to set up an identity, promote, and operate as an independent consultant to firms or get hired on with a company.

One recent promotion was a SF 3BD/1BA in Detroit area suburbs fully tenanted for $10K.

It can be used as an opportunity to promote your rentals in all marketing and to discredit non-compliant landlords.