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David Fowler
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BP Meetup in Barboursville/Huntington, WV Area

David Fowler
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Posted Mar 24 2023, 13:33

I'm looking at starting a BP meetup in the Barboursville/Huntington area of West Virginia. There are a couple REIAs in the Tri-State area, but none of them are backed by the power of BP and the incredible people that it tends to attract. My vision is for this meetup to be informal and organic. Really just a place and a time for like-minded people to get together and talk about their passion for or interest in real estate investing. If that leads to a more structured and education based meeting, then that is great - if it remains just a place to gather and bounce ideas and network, that's great too. If you're in the area and are interested, let me know and I will keep you updated! The first meeting will be within the next 2-3 weeks most likely (around the 3rd week of April 2023)

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Alfath Ahmed
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Alfath Ahmed
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Replied Mar 24 2023, 13:43

We have a lot of BP members in the Columbus area. It would be awesome if you could do something like that in the Columbus area since WV is so close. If not, I can definitely look into arranging a BP meetup in the Columbus area for the Ohio folks. 

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David Fowler
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David Fowler
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Replied Mar 26 2023, 10:09

I would love for it to grow to that point. For right now I’m going to focus on this immediate area and see where it goes. If you do get something going in Columbus let me know!

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Jarret Durst
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Jarret Durst
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Replied Mar 26 2023, 10:57
Quote from @David Fowler:

I'm looking at starting a BP meetup in the Barboursville/Huntington area of West Virginia. There are a couple REIAs in the Tri-State area, but none of them are backed by the power of BP and the incredible people that it tends to attract. My vision is for this meetup to be informal and organic. Really just a place and a time for like-minded people to get together and talk about their passion for or interest in real estate investing. If that leads to a more structured and education based meeting, then that is great - if it remains just a place to gather and bounce ideas and network, that's great too. If you're in the area and are interested, let me know and I will keep you updated! The first meeting will be within the next 2-3 weeks most likely (around the 3rd week of April 2023)


 Hey David! It’s funny you make this post because literally just made one yesterday for the same thing. Maybe we could combine our desire for a meetup in the Huntington area work on getting people to attend together. Let me know what you think.

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Replied Mar 26 2023, 11:25

Absolutely man, I’ve got a small group of people I know personally who are ready to roll. Just need to set a date and place - I know Oscar’s would be willing to set aside some tables for us. What do you think?

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Jarret Durst
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Jarret Durst
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Replied Mar 27 2023, 08:33

Oscars would be a solid place. I have never been there personally but I have heard it's good food. Plus, I like the story behind the owner. I also might be able to get us the room at Sip. That is what I chose in my post with the date being the 15th of April.

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David Fowler
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David Fowler
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Replied Mar 27 2023, 08:57

The owner is friend of mine, really good dude. My gut is to make it a weeknight evening. Weekends for a lot of people are usually tied up with kids sports, family functions and trips. What are your thoughts on that?

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Damon K Verellen
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Damon K Verellen
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Replied Mar 27 2023, 14:18
Quote from @David Fowler:

I'm looking at starting a BP meetup in the Barboursville/Huntington area of West Virginia. There are a couple REIAs in the Tri-State area, but none of them are backed by the power of BP and the incredible people that it tends to attract. My vision is for this meetup to be informal and organic. Really just a place and a time for like-minded people to get together and talk about their passion for or interest in real estate investing. If that leads to a more structured and education based meeting, then that is great - if it remains just a place to gather and bounce ideas and network, that's great too. If you're in the area and are interested, let me know and I will keep you updated! The first meeting will be within the next 2-3 weeks most likely (around the 3rd week of April 2023)


 Huntington is a bit of a hike for me, but I'd be willing to make the trip if I'm available. Keep me posted on the details. Thanks!

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Replied Mar 27 2023, 14:19

Absolutely! We’d love to have you. I’m an inspector too so we could talk shop if you want.

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Jarret Durst
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Jarret Durst
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Replied Mar 27 2023, 14:50
Quote from @David Fowler:

The owner is friend of mine, really good dude. My gut is to make it a weeknight evening. Weekends for a lot of people are usually tied up with kids sports, family functions and trips. What are your thoughts on that?

Evenings aren’t possible for me since I work mid shift, unfortunately.

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Replied Mar 27 2023, 14:59
Quote from @Jarret Durst:
Quote from @David Fowler:

The owner is friend of mine, really good dude. My gut is to make it a weeknight evening. Weekends for a lot of people are usually tied up with kids sports, family functions and trips. What are your thoughts on that?

Evenings aren’t possible for me since I work mid shift, unfortunately.

 We’ll find a way to get ppl with varying schedules involved. If weekends are better for most ppl then that’s the way we should go for sure 

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Jarret Durst
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Jarret Durst
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Replied Mar 27 2023, 15:09
Quote from @David Fowler:
Quote from @Jarret Durst:
Quote from @David Fowler:

The owner is friend of mine, really good dude. My gut is to make it a weeknight evening. Weekends for a lot of people are usually tied up with kids sports, family functions and trips. What are your thoughts on that?

Evenings aren’t possible for me since I work mid shift, unfortunately.

 We’ll find a way to get ppl with varying schedules involved. If weekends are better for most ppl then that’s the way we should go for sure 


 Since you are friends with the owner of Oscars then I’d say that would be a good meeting place.

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Deak Smith
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Deak Smith
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Replied Mar 27 2023, 15:32

I see where you guys are discussing meetups and varying schedules. I, like Jarrett, work a non traditional schedule. So a set day of the week at a particular time may or may not work. Just depends where it falls in my rotation. All of that said, I just want to get together occasionally to give my wife a break from me talking about real estate all of the time. If we’re able to squeeze a brew or two in, that’s even better. Thanks to all of you guys for starting the conversation. This is a real need in our area. 

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Replied Mar 27 2023, 16:06
Quote from @Deak Smith:

I see where you guys are discussing meetups and varying schedules. I, like Jarrett, work a non traditional schedule. So a set day of the week at a particular time may or may not work. Just depends where it falls in my rotation. All of that said, I just want to get together occasionally to give my wife a break from me talking about real estate all of the time. If we’re able to squeeze a brew or two in, that’s even better. Thanks to all of you guys for starting the conversation. This is a real need in our area. 

I’m always down to talk real estate and definitely always down for a brew or two so regardless, if you want to meet for beers and I can make it happen, let’s do it

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David Fowler
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David Fowler
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Replied Mar 31 2023, 04:24

We're going to shoot for Tuesday, April 11 from 5-7pm at Oscars. Let me know if you plan to make it so I can let the owner know and he can make sure they are properly prepared. First beer is on me!

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Damon K Verellen
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Damon K Verellen
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Replied Mar 31 2023, 05:26
Quote from @David Fowler:

We're going to shoot for Tuesday, April 11 from 5-7pm at Oscars. Let me know if you plan to make it so I can let the owner know and he can make sure they are properly prepared. First beer is on me!

Tuesday evenings actually work for me! As long as I finish up at the W2 in time to make the trip (usually not a problem), I'll be there. Looking forward to it.

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Tyler Dement
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Replied Apr 2 2023, 11:15

Would love to come, I’ll be out of town that week but the next one I will definitely try to make it! 

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Jarret Durst
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Jarret Durst
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Replied Apr 2 2023, 13:46
Quote from @David Fowler:

We're going to shoot for Tuesday, April 11 from 5-7pm at Oscars. Let me know if you plan to make it so I can let the owner know and he can make sure they are properly prepared. First beer is on me!

Weekdays unfortunately do not work for me.

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Jarret Durst
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Replied Apr 3 2023, 12:14
Quote from @David Fowler:

We're going to shoot for Tuesday, April 11 from 5-7pm at Oscars. Let me know if you plan to make it so I can let the owner know and he can make sure they are properly prepared. First beer is on me!


 Update, I’m going back to days so I can in fact do Tuesday evening. I know Deak’s schedule is also varying, so we need to make sure this will also work for him.

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David Fowler
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David Fowler
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Replied Apr 11 2023, 09:20
Quote from @Jarret Durst:
Quote from @David Fowler:

We're going to shoot for Tuesday, April 11 from 5-7pm at Oscars. Let me know if you plan to make it so I can let the owner know and he can make sure they are properly prepared. First beer is on me!

Weekdays unfortunately do not work for me.

Meetup is this evening at Oscars from 5-7pm. First beer is one me! I'll be the bald one in a blue Kentucky polo, unless my manbun dreams miraculously come true in the next few hours. We'll most likely be set up to the right upon walking in. Looking forward to meeting everyone, hopefully this is the first of many!

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Damon K Verellen
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Damon K Verellen
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Replied Apr 12 2023, 06:30
Quote from @David Fowler:
Quote from @Jarret Durst:
Quote from @David Fowler:

We're going to shoot for Tuesday, April 11 from 5-7pm at Oscars. Let me know if you plan to make it so I can let the owner know and he can make sure they are properly prepared. First beer is on me!

Weekdays unfortunately do not work for me.

Meetup is this evening at Oscars from 5-7pm. First beer is one me! I'll be the bald one in a blue Kentucky polo, unless my manbun dreams miraculously come true in the next few hours. We'll most likely be set up to the right upon walking in. Looking forward to meeting everyone, hopefully this is the first of many!

It was great to meet everyone! It's amazing how a few conversations with like minded folks can get your wheels turning and stir up that excitement and motivation for investing. Looking forward to doing it again.

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Devin Slone
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Devin Slone
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Replied Aug 14 2023, 07:53

I live in Huntington and was looking for local meetups to go to and I just stumbled upon this post! How is it going?

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David Fowler
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David Fowler
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Replied Nov 1 2023, 13:23
Quote from @Devin Slone:

I live in Huntington and was looking for local meetups to go to and I just stumbled upon this post! How is it going?


 Sorry Devin, I'm not great at getting on here and updating - it's going well! The next one is 11/9 at Oscars 5-7pm. Come by if you can!

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Jarret Durst
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Replied Nov 9 2023, 16:53
Quote from @Devin Slone:

I live in Huntington and was looking for local meetups to go to and I just stumbled upon this post! How is it going?


 Hey Devin, going great man! Like David said, I also don't get on here to check my notifications very much. I am swamped right now with my rental renovations & furnishings I am finishing up plus I typically work late, so I haven't been able to make it much lately. Either way, it is a great group of guys and you should come to one of the meetups if you can make it. 

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Devin Slone
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Devin Slone
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Replied Nov 10 2023, 08:13
Quote from @Jarret Durst:
Quote from @Devin Slone:

I live in Huntington and was looking for local meetups to go to and I just stumbled upon this post! How is it going?


 Hey Devin, going great man! Like David said, I also don't get on here to check my notifications very much. I am swamped right now with my rental renovations & furnishings I am finishing up plus I typically work late, so I haven't been able to make it much lately. Either way, it is a great group of guys and you should come to one of the meetups if you can make it. 

I just saw this as well I haven’t been on BP as much lately. I will definitely keep myself on here to stay updated and will definitely be interested in coming to the next one! Thanks!

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Devin Slone
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Devin Slone
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Replied Nov 10 2023, 08:13
Quote from @David Fowler:
Quote from @Devin Slone:

I live in Huntington and was looking for local meetups to go to and I just stumbled upon this post! How is it going?


 Sorry Devin, I'm not great at getting on here and updating - it's going well! The next one is 11/9 at Oscars 5-7pm. Come by if you can!

I just saw this as well I haven’t been on BP as much lately. I will definitely keep myself on here to stay updated and will definitely be interested in coming to the next one! Thanks!