Then you will see a 3K weekend event on how to get rich quick in real estate and it’s just basic knowledge that everyone already knows or can get from a $5 book.

I have just started going to real estate events in Detroit and I am building a network of contractors, project managers, property managers, and mentors.

Attend local real estate investment networking events.

As a Broker, i can attest the market is hot, and prices in some areas are starting to rise, its not stupid yet, but the lending hasn't gotten stupid yet either. my outlook is one of 3 things, we are one "major event" (terrorist attack, war, natural disaster) away from a market shift, so far gas is rising post Houston, and all is silent about the North Korea missile.

However, I will say that when you have colleges providing "safe spaces" for people to be protected from opposing viewpoints, Play Doh and coloring books because the wrong candidate won an election and emergency counseling funds released for people who had to go the atrocity of seeing political graffiti written in chalk on the sidewalk (all of these and many more events like them have actually happened), I would say in general we are raising a generation weak, entitled brats.

I am not aware of a business that would keep your interest first in the event of thing going wrong.Good Luck InvestingVivek

For the western WA investors out there - what events/groups have you found most useful?

Personally, We ( Wife &I ) have attended ~ 5 events each & we learn something new , 

The MAREI is a great place to start networking with other investors and you can learn about all the other events happening in the area.  

My experience with airbnb is that it can be hit and miss, if there is an event in town or more busy tourist time.