Learn 3 ways to network with real estate investors in your area
There’s so much to do in a day of a real estate investor.
In the morning you’re racing to get to a meeting with the owner of a potential sale, in the afternoon you’re on the other side of town checking out a property. On top of all of that you’re spending your nights researching, combing through the internet to find helpful tricks and tips.
It’s a lot to do as one person. That’s why we’ve compiled a few ways of how to meet fellow investors in your area to find helpful colleagues so you don’t have to go on this journey on your own.
When you network with other investors, you’re opening up the opportunity for conversation about the current state of the real estate investment industry, you’re learning from seasoned investors and most importantly setting up potential project partnerships.
Networking doesn’t need to be hard — we’ll let you know the three best ways to find your fellow investors. If you’re looking to grow your business and contacts, this is the best way to do it. And hey, it’s a great way to get sales leads, too!
Local Real Estate Meetings
The first place to look is at your local meet up groups. In Houston and in many cities across the country, there are many options for real estate investing meeting. You can search this website Meetup.com for local events in your area
Meet ups are great if you are looking for a more casual setting, as anyone can host a meet up, including you! So if you don’t see any happening in your area or any time soon, feel free to create one on your own.
I created my own groups in the past to network with other wholesalers and buy deals, so you can do it too.
Prefer a more professional atmosphere? There are professional organizations solely for real estate investors. In Houston for example you can find the The Realty Investment Club of Houston (The Rich Club), they are the oldest investment club in Houston, and they belong to the National Real Estate Investment Association(NREIA), a nationwide non-profit group dedicated to improving education and practices related to real estate investment.
You can find these groups in your area.
These clubs may have a membership fee, but this will also incentivize you to attend every meeting.
With Meetup, you may not feel as obligated to go, but when you become an official member of a group, you’ll feel officially part of the group and won’t want to waste your money on a membership you do not use to its fullest potential!
Make sure you don’t just attend the meetings, though. Invite whoever you meet out to a coffee or cocktail. That way you can create an actual relationship with the person as opposed to only talking business at your monthly meeting. When it comes to networking, you should be in it for the long-term, not the short-term. Long-term strategies will bring you many more deals and opportunities.
Real Estate Auctions
This may not be that obvious, but if you attend regularly the local real estate auctions, you will meet very interesting characters, but you will connect with other investors that are active in real estate
Don’t just look to network with investors, though. Attend your local city’s general business association for an opportunity to meet with those who are loosely connected to real estate investment. At general business association meetings you can introduce yourself to construction company owners, advertisers, small shop owners, etc. And hey! Maybe one of them will even want to sell their home to you or are looking to buy.
Discussion Boards and Professional Groups
The third and final place to look is on the internet. Discussion boards and professional groups on Facebook and LinkedIn are a great way to meet fellow investors.
You can post, reply and message users on your own time. As an investor, you know how hectic your schedule can get and this allows you to network and learn without double-booking or constantly looking at your watch.
This strategy is better for learning and support, whereas if you want to get deals made or leads on sales in your area, it’s best to do that in person.
Get your business cards and linkedin profile ready, because if you utilize any of the above channels you are sure to meet at least one person who can be helpful to you. By making yourself available and open to new relationships, your business will grow in revenue and you’ll learn brand new information that is sure to give you a boost.
Now, experts suggest you network for up to six hours a week! That may seem like a lot, but if you simply commit to reaching out to your contacts, catching up with old partners or booking coffees with new friends, it adds up. Commit to networking and you’ll get guaranteed results.
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