BIG NEWS at BiggerPockets: Local Networking Just Got Easier!

BIG NEWS at BiggerPockets: Local Networking Just Got Easier!

Brandon TurnerPro Member
Investor · Maui, HI · Member since 2009 · 13k+ posts · 3k+ votes

Alright - as proof that we love all you guys and gals and really wanna help you network better - we've created a new AWESOME tool to help you do just that...

(drum roll please...)

Okay - here's the news:

You can now search for BiggerPockets Members within and around your zip code, or any zip code. This expansion of the BP search function is going to help you connect with more local investors and see who is working in your local area. We want you to do more deals with these BP folks, and now you easily can.

There's a couple ways you can get to this page. First, you can go to http://www.BiggerPockets.com/meet - or you can just hover over the "Network" tab in the navigation bar and click "find members."

Finally, to search for the members, just use the search options on the right side under "Search for Local Members" to search and sort local investors!

After doing a search, you'll be able to sort the results by distance, recently active, and by name.

You'll be able to instantly learn who's active on BP in your neighborhood or city - so you can build your buyers list, lender list, and more.

One final note - all BiggerPockets Members can search for local members within their Zip code- but if you are a Pro Member (not Pro Basic, sorry guys... better upgrade!), you can see who's located 5, 10, 25, 50, or 100 miles away from you as well.

Hopefully you can see the HUGE impact this can have on your business!

(P.S. If you aren't a Pro Member - it's easy to join. Just come and check out our new BiggerPockets.com/pro page!)

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Investor · Louisville, KY · Member since 2011 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
12y

Mind = blown!

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  • Investor · Louisville, KY · Member since 2011 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    12y

    Mind = blown!

  • Karen MargraveBusiness Member
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    Realtor, General Contractor, and Developer · Redding, CA · Member since 2009 · 7k+ posts · 4k+ votes
    12y

    @Brandon Turner where do we find your stand up act? LOL you're too funny. Also, is there a way to search for those that are active? As within 10 miles of my zip there's like 894 people!

  • Real Estate Agent · Beverly, MA · Member since 2013 · 353 posts · 93 votes
    12y
    Wow, that is a great networking feature! I really appreciate the hard work that goes into Bigger Pockets. This site and community has changed my life. Thanks guys!
  • Homeowner · Olympia, WA · Member since 2013 · 9 posts · 2 votes
    12y

    I just tried it. Pretty awesome. Thanks guys!

  • Brandon TurnerPro Member
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    Investor · Maui, HI · Member since 2009 · 13k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    12y

    Haha thanks @Karen Margrave - and yes, you can search by "activity level" - look at the last image posted above! Pretty snazzy :) And thanks also @Brian Ortins and @Michael Seeker !

  • Joshua D.Pro Member
    BiggerPockets Founder · HI · Member since 2008 · 16k+ posts · 5k+ votes
    12y

    Thanks guys! We've been planning this for some time now and I'm very excited to release it!

    We hope this is yet another in a long line of features that encourages more of you to upgrade to PRO.

  • Investor · Durango, CO · Member since 2008 · 163 posts · 59 votes
    12y

    It's not working for me. I can only select "in my zip code", and then I can't enter my zip code.

  • Joshua D.Pro Member
    BiggerPockets Founder · HI · Member since 2008 · 16k+ posts · 5k+ votes
    12y

    @Carole G. - As a non PRO member, you're only able to look in your zip code. The site uses the zip code you used when you set up your account. It isn't something you can manually enter in.

    To get full access to search beyond your zip, you do need a PRO account.

  • Investor · Durango, CO · Member since 2008 · 163 posts · 59 votes
    12y

    @Joshua D. Thanks!

  • Rental Property Investor · Bryan/College Station/Somerville, TX · Member since 2013 · 55 posts · 14 votes
    12y

    Wowzers!!!!

  • Real Estate Investor · Member since 2012 · 189 posts · 32 votes
    12y

    good add... i'm not too sure if it's working properly (or if it's just me)... actually, might be the db... i do a search by active and what turns out are the "most active" in my zip code...but sadly, it's not quite recent... on the first page alone i find 0 post people... i guess they ARE the most active in my zip, just not current AND near... maybe put in some criteria such as active in blog and/or post/login etc...

    just my $0.25... great feature to have... look forward to finding actives in my area!

  • Justin SilverioPro Member
    Developer · Andover, MA · Member since 2008 · 1k+ posts · 489 votes
    12y

    Very cool! I like the added functionality with the Pro membership. Yet another reason I need to sign up for one.

  • Commercial Real Estate Lender / Syndicator · Dallas, TX · Member since 2011 · 888 posts · 309 votes
    12y

    WOW. 31 users in my little 14 square mile zip code. Most with 0 posts. About 8 posts between all 31. Interestingly enough, 1 of the 31 with zero posts is a friend from church. I'll have to razz him about that.

    Very nice feature. Thanks for adding it!!!

  • Inland Empire, CA · Member since 2012 · 63 posts · 12 votes
    12y

    Can't wait to see what else you guys have in store! I'll upgrade eventually.... ;-)

  • Real Estate Investor Downey , CA · Member since 2013 · 118 posts · 8 votes
    12y
    How much is PRO account ?
  • Real Estate Agent · Henderson, NV · Member since 2011 · 1k+ posts · 550 votes
    12y

    Pow! Just played with it a bit. Looks really cool. Great job guys!

  • Chris MusicPro Member
    Investor · Walnut Creek, CA · Member since 2013 · 219 posts · 66 votes
    12y

    Awesome! Thanks for making this happen.

  • Joshua D.Pro Member
    BiggerPockets Founder · HI · Member since 2008 · 16k+ posts · 5k+ votes
    12y

    @Vicky Covarrubias - The cost for a PRO account is currently $14.95/month or $150/year. For more information, see: http://www.biggerpockets.com/pro

  • Joshua D.Pro Member
    BiggerPockets Founder · HI · Member since 2008 · 16k+ posts · 5k+ votes
    12y

    Everyone else -- thanks for the feedback!

    @Carlos Flores - Time to get those guys more involved here! Seriously . . . hopefully those of you who have realized the value of being active in the community can reach out to some of your local peers and encourage those who haven't yet gotten involved to start.

  • Joel OwensBusiness Member
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    Real Estate Broker · Canton, GA · Member since 2010 · 15k+ posts · 11k+ votes
    12y

    Just because someone has zero posts or five posts do not assume they do not have value.

    There are people here with 10 posts before that have contacted me that are very busy professionals that have a ton of capital and have been good clients.

    Their purpose was really to come on to the site and learn some and then connect with people for a mission. Some do not have the time to post daily or weekly to the forums.

  • Fairfax, VA · Member since 2013 · 3 posts · 3 votes
    12y

    A combination of show 42 and this post tipped the scale and sent me down the road to a PRO status upgrade. Just used the local/active finder to reach out to someone in a nearby market that is hopefully a little less wholesaler-saturated than mine ... which is Northern VA ... aka D.C. ... aka "I've got a whole stack of letters from people like you". Haha!

    My motto, "Disappointed but not discouraged"!

    Who knows what's next tonight ... a five star review?

  • Joshua D.Pro Member
    BiggerPockets Founder · HI · Member since 2008 · 16k+ posts · 5k+ votes
    12y

    Great point, @Joel Owens ! There are a ton of people on site who never engage publically, but who have done deals with others on site, who are well financed, highly connected, etc. Ignoring folks because of their activity is a good way to miss out.

    @Jefferson Miner - First, thanks for upgrading and welcome to the site. Since this is your first post, hopefully you'll jump in and make your new member intro as well. Also -- we'd love any reviews you'd be willing to leave us for the podcast via iTunes -- those reviews help us tremendously. See you around.

  • Real Estate Agent · Pasadena, CA · Member since 2013 · 33 posts · 2 votes
    12y
    Nice!!
  • Real Estate Investor · Lansdowne, PA · Member since 2013 · 1k+ posts · 656 votes
    12y

    Excellent... we appreciate it!

    Kudos,

    Mary

  • Real Estate Investor · Arlington, VA · Member since 2012 · 302 posts · 277 votes
    12y

    Great! You're always improving. Keep us posted :-)

    Its actually pretty funny to see this: I just met someone here on biggerpockets, were going out to lunch and then a nice hike to talk real estate. Its nice to finally have someone in person who understands this world.

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