BiggerPockets

Hi all. I am thining about trying to set up a local get-together for BP members who live in the area. I searched "Pittsburgh" to see how many users are from the area, but I dont know how the search results are presented (most posts..? Most recent posts? etc...).

Additonally, there are some BP members from the region who put their town on their profile--NOT Pittsburgh. Is there a way to search for members based on their zip code or something other than city name?

How can I reach out to as many of them as possible without having to send individual messages to each person (since there are a bunch)?

Any ideas?

I don't either but I would be interested I'm 30 mins north of Pittsburgh. But new to area.
I think this post will do the trick ;)

I'm a recent member of ACRE Pittsburgh. But don't usually make all the monthly meeting.

There is a big conference in mar 2-3

Great idea! I'm not in Pittsburgh, but I'd definitely like to do a meet-up in Washington State. I'd ask @Brandon Turner, he'd definitely know how to help you out.

Thanks for heads up. I moved from Boston and a military town in NC. Have real estate in all 3 states now.

I joined the rehabber tour by acre. It was quite useful , bc I'm investing in my first single family older homes. Been doing condos, retail unit and new construction.

Thanks for the heads up on the guru pitches. I joined acre last yr, but since I was new in town....I needed time to know my market.

Pittsburgh has do many little pockets, each neighborhood is different. And u have option to invest is so many vehicles, student rental by universities, rentals servicing the bedroom community of big employers. Commercial is affordable too.

Kenneth: where and what do u invest in?

Long time ago here at BP was an calendar where you was able to put your meetings on it. Never seen since 2 years or so.

It would be a great help to place a new one here on BP, so any members can see what scheduled in future @Joshua Dorkin.

-Uwe

Bad news, Josh: 1,100 of those visits were from me. :)

Thanks. I'll make it happen. I was just curious if there was an easier way to reach out to local members.

The drawback of the keyword system is that its so new many people may mot be using it yet. So, I think its value for these purposes will be minimal.

Hello there. I have to post this here since I am not able to send it to all of the members from Pittsburgh individually without sending a collegaue request (limited to how many I can send).

7pm March 15, 2013
Tambellini's Restaurant
http://www.eatzucchini.com/
139 7th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 391-1091

We have 20 seats reserved because I don't know how much interest there will be... It is a nice restaurant but NOT a suit and tie establishment so come for a relaxed casual evening.

Contact me (RSVP) through BP so I can have an idea on how many are coming.

I am strictly inviting ONLY BP members (no other local investors) for the gathering, strictly as a networking event. This will be an easy-going night (no sales pitches, please) to make some new contacts, some new friends, and have a drink or two. Don't be shy! But, make sure to bring business cards so we can all swap them!

The reservation will be for the "Investors Group".

If you have any questions let me know.

I hope to see you there:

@Ian M.

@Jennifer Lee

@Daniel Croce

Please help me spread the word!

Thanks for the heads up, will let you knoe

@Ian M. Leave work early and make it on time! ;-)

@Daniel Croce @Jennifer Lee .....BTW CCAC is offering a 24-hour Property Management & Landlording class starting next week...if that's something you are interested in...
http://shopcommunityed.ccac.edu/Courses/Business___Career/Property_Management_and_Landlord.aspx

Just FYI.

(I'm signing up for the one in north hills)

Community college of Allegheny county.