@Craig Curelop, I haven't been to one but I would seriously consider it.Benefits: NetworkingBeing with like mind individuals (You never know, you could meet your next partner, financing, mentor...)Jim Rohn always said that you should invest in yourself, never skimp on education. 

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I hope to meet many more in this community. 

We meet the first Thursday of every month at the Giant 2nd floor.  

Their meeting isn't until the first Tuesday of the month.

My main goal is to become a buy & hold investor, to start accumulating properties slowly and surely (in a pace of 1-2 doors every 1-2 years) until I have enough passive income to live my life by my own standards.

@Mark Winkle  When and where are the meetings to be held?  

The design for your business card is unimportant compared to other things -- just use a standard template and then focus your time on the important stuff, like finding deals.

I have to meet a minimum of six units per acre because of zoning.

Also, check out some of the REIA meet ups in town.