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Announcing the BiggerPockets Conference 2019!!!
It's been 7 years since we had our last event.
This Conference WILL sell out!
While our final agenda is still coming together, when it's finalized you'll be the first to know. You can expect keynotes, breakout sessions, author panels, and happy hour receptions from 8 am - 4 pm on Monday, October 7th and Tuesday, October 8th.
Breakout sessions on the topics of BRRRR, house hacking, buy & hold, sourcing & funding, deal analysis, and more!
@Gregory DeRosso I haven't checked cost but if rooms reasonable u can just buy me breakfast or lunch or dinner or when it's over treat me to bar or lounge for dinner/ drinks connect with me on here .
@Gregory DeRosso I haven't checked cost but if rooms reasonable u can just buy me breakfast or lunch or dinner or when it's over treat me to bar or lounge for dinner/ drinks connect with me on here .
BP has a discounted room rate for attendees. The discounted rate starts two days prior to the conference, apparently so people can take the weekend to enjoy the city. Very thoughtful. However, the discounted rate ends on the final day of the conference, October 8th. I feel this defeats the purpose of the conference in two ways.
1. Many of us have limited flight options. For example, I have a choice of flying out around 6:30AM, Noon, or 3:45PM. Even with the latest flight possible, I have to leave the conference around noon on the 8th and miss half the day and any networking opportunities. The other option is to stay another night but the room rates jump to over $500.
2. Conferences are networking opportunities. Attendees will meet people during the conference and then use the time after the conference to network. However, the cheaper rates are only available prior to the conference, not after when networking is more likely to occur.
BP has a discounted room rate for attendees. The discounted rate starts two days prior to the conference, apparently so people can take the weekend to enjoy the city. Very thoughtful. However, the discounted rate ends on the final day of the conference, October 8th. I feel this defeats the purpose of the conference in two ways.
1. Many of us have limited flight options. For example, I have a choice of flying out around 6:30AM, Noon, or 3:45PM. Even with the latest flight possible, I have to leave the conference around noon on the 8th and miss half the day and any networking opportunities. The other option is to stay another night but the room rates jump to over $500.
2. Conferences are networking opportunities. Attendees will meet people during the conference and then use the time after the conference to network. However, the cheaper rates are only available prior to the conference, not after when networking is more likely to occur.
Just my $0.02.
I thought I was going crazy. I found it odd too. I don't mind spending the premium to spend the time there but the pricing structure seemed a tad off.
I hope this is not too nerdy of a question, but i am wondering if the costs for the conference incl travel/hotel are tax deductible?! This, of course, shouldnt be the deciding factor but just a little side comment/question.