{"id":68498,"date":"2019-09-17T08:28:47","date_gmt":"2019-09-17T13:28:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zilculator.com\/blog\/?p=68498"},"modified":"2021-01-18T08:28:50","modified_gmt":"2021-01-18T13:28:50","slug":"power-up-your-real-estate-network-with-local-meetups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zilculator.com\/blog\/power-up-your-real-estate-network-with-local-meetups\/","title":{"rendered":"Power Up Your Real Estate Network With Local Meetups"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> In order to truly prosper in the world of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zilculator.com\/blog\/is-buying-real-estate-investment-in-the-beginning-of-a-recession-a-mistake\/\">real estate investment<\/a>, an investor must be willing to shake some hands and kiss some babies. Local real estate investment events are a great way to spread the word. After all, this is a people business! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may take some\ntrial and error. The investor might make some early mistakes. Those who stick\nwith it are able to improve their opportunities, though. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#What_Are_These_Meetups\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> What Are These\nMeetups?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Why_Should_An_Investor_Host_These_Events\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Why Should An\nInvestor Host These Events?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What_Are_The_Benefits_of_Attending_These_Meetups\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> What Are The\nBenefits of Attending These Meetups?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#An_Opportunity_To_Learn\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.1<\/span> An Opportunity To\nLearn<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Networking\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.2<\/span> Networking<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Increased_Level_of_Confidence\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.3<\/span> Increased Level of\nConfidence <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Networking-2\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.4<\/span> Networking<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Becoming_The_8220Go_To_Guy_or_Gal8221\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.5<\/span> Becoming The\n&#8220;Go To Guy (or Gal)&#8221;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#So_What_Are_You_Waiting_For\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> So What Are You\nWaiting For?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"What_Are_These_Meetups\">What Are These\nMeetups?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These meetups allow real estate investors to meet up and nerd out over a variety of subjects. Spending time around like minded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zilculator.com\/blog\/6-unexpected-costs-multifamily-investors-should-be-aware-of\/\">investors<\/a> is a great way to step one&#8217;s game up. Net worth and network are synonymous. Every investor should be taking advantage of the power of networking as much as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span id=\"Why_Should_An_Investor_Host_These_Events\">Why Should An\nInvestor Host These Events?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If there are not any quality meetups for like minded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zilculator.com\/blog\/real-estate-analysis-how-smart-investors-do-it\/\">real estate<\/a> investors in the region, this is the investor&#8217;s cue to start one. Even those who do not believe that they are qualified to host can still benefit. Use Facebook groups to tap into the local investment community. It does not matter if the investor has a small following on social media. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zilculator.com\/blog\/how-real-estate-can-help-you-retire-in-3-years\/\">How Real Estate Can Help You Retire In 3 Years<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meetup.com is\nanother powerful platform. An initial investment is required but it is worth\nit. The time for making excuses has come to a close. It is time for the\ninvestor to take action. Local parks and coffee shops are a great place to\nbegin. As the meetups grow in size, the investor can choose a larger venue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span id=\"What_Are_The_Benefits_of_Attending_These_Meetups\">What Are The\nBenefits of Attending These Meetups?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span id=\"An_Opportunity_To_Learn\">An Opportunity To\nLearn<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A real estate\ninvestor must take the time to hone their craft. They are able to learn more\nabout the ins and outs of investment when they spend time with like minded\nindividuals. The host of the meetup is always going to have a better chance of\nexchanging words with everyone in attendance. Hosting a meetup provides a range\nof opportunities to expand one&#8217;s knowledge base.<\/p>\n<!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.17 -->\n<div class=\"quads-location quads-ad2\" id=\"quads-ad2\" style=\"float:none;margin:0px;\">\n\n <!-- WP QUADS - Quick AdSense Reloaded v.2.0.17 Content AdSense async --> \n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" >\nvar quads_screen_width = document.body.clientWidth;\nif ( quads_screen_width >= 1140 ) {document.write('<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:550px;height:90px;\" data-ad-client=\"pub-3164542121802998\" data-ad-slot=\"4497930067\" ><\/ins>');\r\n            (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n            }if ( quads_screen_width >= 1024  && quads_screen_width < 1140 ) {document.write('<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:550px;height:90px;\" data-ad-client=\"pub-3164542121802998\" data-ad-slot=\"4497930067\" ><\/ins>');\r\n            (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n            }if ( quads_screen_width >= 768  && quads_screen_width < 1024 ) {document.write('<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:550px;height:90px;\" data-ad-client=\"pub-3164542121802998\" data-ad-slot=\"4497930067\" ><\/ins>');\r\n            (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n            }if ( quads_screen_width < 768 ) {document.write('<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:550px;height:90px;\" data-ad-client=\"pub-3164542121802998\" data-ad-slot=\"4497930067\" ><\/ins>');\r\n            (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n            }\n<\/script>\n\n <!-- end WP QUADS --> \n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3><span id=\"Networking\">Networking<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether the real estate investor is attending or hosting, they are going to have many opportunities to speak with those who have been there before. A host should be taking the time to speak with each and every investor in attendance. Make sure that they are always feeling welcome. This increases the number of future <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zilculator.com\/\">networking opportunities<\/a> that are going to be available. The best investors are always able to position themselves as thought leaders in their chosen niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span id=\"Increased_Level_of_Confidence\">Increased Level of\nConfidence <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is only one way to increase one&#8217;s confidence level when it comes to investment and that is by teaching others or spending time with fellow investors. An investor must place themselves in the proper position to learn. Otherwise, they risk falling behind the curve. Don&#8217;t make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zilculator.com\/blog\/the-biggest-tenant-screening-mistake-and-what-it-will-cost-you\/\">the mistake<\/a> of trying to learn without assistance. These networking events are too valuable of a tool to ever let them go to waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span id=\"Networking-2\">Networking<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, this is an intentional &#8220;error&#8221;. Networking is so crucial to the success of any real estate investor, it had to be listed twice! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zilculator.com\/blog\/7-surefire-ways-to-fail-as-a-real-estate-investor\/\">7 Surefire Ways To Fail As A Real Estate Investor<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span id=\"Becoming_The_8220Go_To_Guy_or_Gal8221\">Becoming The\n&#8220;Go To Guy (or Gal)&#8221;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When an investor\nhas a reputation for hosting valuable meetups, they are going to develop a\ngreater level of trust within the investment community. Eventually, fellow\ninvestors will start to look at them as the go to guy (or gal) for further\ninformation on various topics. This allows the investor to start making\nvaluable introductions within their network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other investors tend to look kindly upon such things. When an investor is looked upon as a connector within the community, they are more likely to find out about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zilculator.com\/blog\/how-to-work-less-and-earn-more-with-commercial-investments\/\">interesting investment opportunities<\/a> in the future. The more credibility an investor can gain, the better off they will be over the long haul. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span id=\"So_What_Are_You_Waiting_For\">So What Are You\nWaiting For?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It may take a\nlittle bit of time and investment to start these meetups but the return on that\ninvestment is priceless. These &#8220;downsides&#8221; pale in comparison to all\nof the benefits. Even if there are no good meetups in the area, this is the\ninvestor&#8217;s cue to take initiative and get started. A real estate investor\nshould always be looking to increase the size of their network. \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In order to truly prosper in the world of real estate investment, an investor must be willing to shake some hands and kiss some babies. 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