You can also cut your teeth partnering w/experts and earn/learn while you get more familiar w/the markets.  

Maybe my math is off, or missing some loan amounts where interests might be lower, or have to be creative, but it cuts profit in half and makes MY project not worth it.

Do not cut any corners.  

Do not cut any corners to make something look better.  

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.