San Francisco Bay Summit - Oct 7 & 8, 2017 - Join the Reunion!

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San Francisco Bay Summit - Oct 7 & 8, 2017 - Join the Reunion!

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Where:1547 Lakeside Dr Oakland, CA 94612

Cost:$245.00 (Early Bird)

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J. MartinPro Member
Rental Property Investor · Oakland, CA · Member since 2011 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes

The 2017 SF Bay Real Estate Networking Summit is confirmed for Oct 7 & 8 in Oakland, CA!
www.SFBaySummit.com

For the third time, hundreds of real estate investors and experts will be gathering in the San Francisco Bay Area for a weekend of learning, networking, and joining forces to grow our real estate businesses!
This is NOT a Bigger Pockets event. But you'll recognize some familiar faces.

@Will Barnard, @Amanda Han, @J Scott, @Brie Schmidt, @Brian Burke, and many more will be out to share their experiences and answer your questions. 

Get your ticket (super early bird now!), a tax deduction, and seriously inspired!
www.SFBaySummit.com

"An exceedingly well-done conference, especially in terms of venue, speakers, vendors, info presented and opportunities for connection. What I learned and who I met will catapult me years forward in my abilities. Count me in for the next one!" - Erin A., Stockton, CA

Event: SF Bay Real Estate Networking Summit
Date: Sat & Sun, Oct 7 & 8, 2017
Location: Oakland, CA @ Oakland Scottish Rite

Get more info & Tickets here.. the earlier, the cheaper!
 www.sfbaysummit.com

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Jay HinrichsBusiness Member
Real Estate Consultant · Summerlin, NV · Member since 2014 · 45k+ posts · 66k+ votes
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great event.. Bruce Norris was worth the cost of admission.  some take aways from his presentation.

1. No major melt down in the near future.

2. mortgage market much stronger for obvious reasons  ( no liar loans real world underwriting)

3. markets would need 40% of the inventory on MLS to be foreclsoures to cause a major correction ( this is not happening).

4. He feels cap rates and multi family is the one segment that is frothy and could correct. 

5. in a subtle way he was saying when profits avail themselves it can be good to take it off the table.

Whats he doing now... his normal short term lending and he is now building some new construction.. as that is exactly what I do.. I felt like I was personally on the right track as well.. Great presentation.

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  • Jake Knight
    Lender · Elk Grove, CA · Member since 2016 · 190 posts · 94 votes
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    Working on some scheduling conflicts but hope to buy tix soon!

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  • Justin R.
    Developer · San Diego, CA · Member since 2015 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    @Glen Fagin I flew up from San Diego last year for the whole thing... it was a fun time.  The best part was meeting people that I've interacted with on BP and getting some quality time to hang out, share stories, and make connections.  So many people are into different things - it was great to get exposure to business models I hadn't thought about before.  I particularly enjoyed the casual conversations with @John Fedro and @Bill Exeter (and Hiba) and a handful of others.  Jay was an awesome host.  Two concrete, non-fuzzy outcomes happened directly from my trip:

    1. I randomly met someone who flips in Chicago at the event. Couple months later one of my local friends told me about a house in Chicago they wanted to unload.  I was able to put those two together.  Textbook "networking".

    2. I attended a talk at the event from the CEO of HomeSuite.  I'll be listing my first B&H unit on their site in October - wouldn't have happened without going to this event.

    So, yeah ... I'd encourage you to go.  It'll be a better experience if you can turn on your outgoing personality and aggressively talk to as many people as you can.

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  • Calvin Kwan
    Oakland, CA · Member since 2015 · 246 posts · 127 votes
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    Hey @J. Martin!

    Is there a schedule up for the event?  I may only be able to attend one of the days so I want to make sure the topics of the day I select are aligned with my goals.  I'm assuming Saturday and Sunday have different speakers each day?

    Thanks!

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  • J. MartinPro Member
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    Rental Property Investor · Oakland, CA · Member since 2011 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    @Justin R.,

    Thanks for the specific examples of how the Summit benefited you, and glad you had a good time too! ;)  It's going to be a blast this year also! Thanks for coming up from San Diego :)  I think the furthest away last year was Anchorage, Alaska. But will have a nice group coming out from Chicago, Seattle area, Austin. And of course a bunch of Cali folks. Looking forward to another diverse crowd! I just talked to David Adams, the former CEO of HomeSuite the other day to meet up in Seattle. I still get good 1mo+ guests from them today :)  (And see pic below)

    @Jake Knight, I think there's a bit over a week before pre-sale ticket prices, so cancel whatever else you have planned, and get on it!!! lol 

    @Calvin Kwan,
    Right now, the 1-day tickets are good for either day and on sale for early birds! So just buy one now. You can decide which day you want to go as late as the day of the event if you want. (will probably split Sat & Sun tix for new purchases later).

    We should have at least the speakers who are on each day in the next week or two... 

    @Omi C.,
    You're not quite a newbie any more!
    What you said is exactly why I like getting this group of people together.. 
    The openness of everyone about what they're doing.
    Gonna be able to make it out again this year? 

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  • Calvin Kwan
    Oakland, CA · Member since 2015 · 246 posts · 127 votes
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    @J. Martin - Hey J, thanks for the reply.  Quick question - The 1 day is $215 and the 2 day is $285 on the registration site.  What does the $245 refer to on this form post?

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  • J. MartinPro Member
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    Rental Property Investor · Oakland, CA · Member since 2011 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    Originally posted by @Calvin Kwan:

    @J. Martin - Hey J, thanks for the reply.  Quick question - The 1 day is $215 and the 2 day is $285 on the registration site.  What does the $245 refer to on this form post?

     $245 was the super early bird pricing for 2-day tickets. About 100 investors bought in at this price. The prices at the door will be about $75-100 more, and go up over time. (to get people off their asses.) The whole event is priced too low relative to similar events (and hasn't made me any real money), but I didn't want to raise prices too quickly to the $400+ level.. (where the organizers are not splitting revenue with speaker sales to cram crap down attendees' throats)

    You should be able to make back tens, hundreds, or thousands of multiples by coming away with an idea or making a connection that gets you 1 tiny deal. More importantly, it's worth your time to make those connections! ;)

    @Johnson H., you're gonna be able to make it out again at least one day, right? 

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  • Meredith L.
    Rental Property Investor · San Diego, CA · Member since 2016 · 61 posts · 58 votes
    9y
    I just registered and it will be my first time attending - unbelievably excited! @Vinny Vu , i'm also a newbie and am aiming to get a solid cash flowing deal under contract by the end of the year. i have a good feeling this conference will help me achieve that!
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  • Brie SchmidtBusiness Member
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    Real Estate Broker · Chicago, IL · Member since 2013 · 6k+ posts · 5k+ votes
    9y

    For anyone interested... @Danny Duran and @Zach Shepard and @Kevin Lochen and I are flying out early to go shark diving! The Farallon Islands are located inside the San Francisco city limits and only 29 miles west of the Golden Gate Bridge, making San Francisco the only major metropolitan city in the world to host a population of white sharks.

    • Day trips departing from San Francisco Bay. (12 hour day)
    • Limited loads 8 to 12 Divers - $800 - $1000 per person depending on group size
    • Up to 4 topside Observers - $450 - $500 per person depending on group size
    • No SCUBA certification required.
    • Cold water, limited visibility,
    • BIG SHARKS
    • Predation events likely (sharks attacking and feeding on seals and sea lions).

    We are getting a group together for Thursday 10/5 before the conference in Oakland. It is a once in a lifetime experience as the sharks only migrate for 8 weeks a year and this year the event is right in the middle of it! If interested PM me asap so we can set it up.

    Friday we will likely do a trip to Napa or something like we did last year - might as well make the best of our business write off!

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  • Alice K.
    Investor · San Francisco, CA · Member since 2015 · 306 posts · 211 votes
    9y

    @Brie Schmidt - Shark diving?! You are a badass. Haha. They are the very reason I stay out of the Pacific.

    I did see whales the other day so should be very fun!

    Would love to stay afloat of any alcohol / land-activities!

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  • Bill ExeterBusiness Member
    1031 Exchange Qualified Intermediary · San Diego, CA · Member since 2008 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    9y

    @Justin R.,

    Hiba and I will be attending this year's event as well! We look forward to seeing you again.

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  • Brie SchmidtBusiness Member
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    Real Estate Broker · Chicago, IL · Member since 2013 · 6k+ posts · 5k+ votes
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    Originally posted by @Alice K.:

    @Brie Schmidt - Shark diving?! You are a badass. Haha. They are the very reason I stay out of the Pacific.

    I did see whales the other day so should be very fun!

    Would love to stay afloat of any alcohol / land-activities!

     I will try and see if they have parts or no parts for you.  Maybe going to do Napa Friday - will let you know

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  • Al Williamson
    Rental Property Investor · Sacramento, CA · Member since 2011 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    I'm looking forward to heading over. What's up Sacramento Investors - ya'll coming too!

    Will J. play the ukulele again? Has he learned any new songs?

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  • Johnson H.Pro Member
    Investor · San Francisco, CA · Member since 2010 · 910 posts · 889 votes
    9y
    Originally posted by @J. Martin:
    Originally posted by @Calvin Kwan:

    @J. Martin - Hey J, thanks for the reply.  Quick question - The 1 day is $215 and the 2 day is $285 on the registration site.  What does the $245 refer to on this form post?

     $245 was the super early bird pricing for 2-day tickets. About 100 investors bought in at this price. The prices at the door will be about $75-100 more, and go up over time. (to get people off their asses.) The whole event is priced too low relative to similar events (and hasn't made me any real money), but I didn't want to raise prices too quickly to the $400+ level.. (where the organizers are not splitting revenue with speaker sales to cram crap down attendees' throats)

    You should be able to make back tens, hundreds, or thousands of multiples by coming away with an idea or making a connection that gets you 1 tiny deal. More importantly, it's worth your time to make those connections! ;)

    @Johnson H., you're gonna be able to make it out again at least one day, right? 

    @J. Martin Where the heck did you dig up this quote from? I don't remember saying it. LOL

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  • J. MartinPro Member
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    Rental Property Investor · Oakland, CA · Member since 2011 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    9y
    Originally posted by @Johnson H.:
    Originally posted by @J. Martin:
    Originally posted by @Calvin Kwan:

    @J. Martin - Hey J, thanks for the reply.  Quick question - The 1 day is $215 and the 2 day is $285 on the registration site.  What does the $245 refer to on this form post?

     $245 was the super early bird pricing for 2-day tickets. About 100 investors bought in at this price. The prices at the door will be about $75-100 more, and go up over time. (to get people off their asses.) The whole event is priced too low relative to similar events (and hasn't made me any real money), but I didn't want to raise prices too quickly to the $400+ level.. (where the organizers are not splitting revenue with speaker sales to cram crap down attendees' throats)

    You should be able to make back tens, hundreds, or thousands of multiples by coming away with an idea or making a connection that gets you 1 tiny deal. More importantly, it's worth your time to make those connections! ;)

    @Johnson H., you're gonna be able to make it out again at least one day, right? 

    @J. Martin Where the heck did you dig up this quote from? I don't remember saying it. LOL

     https://www.meetup.com/Real-Estate-Networking-Summ...

    Your memory may be a little fuzzy b/c you said it all the way back in November, 2014 after our first Summit! ;)


    Hopefully you'll be one of our "OG" attendees that attend every year! You have the "2yr OG" badge so far! ;)
    Definitely at least make one day!

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  • J. MartinPro Member
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    Rental Property Investor · Oakland, CA · Member since 2011 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    @Meredith L.,

    Welcome out for your first time!  It's been a blast at the last two, a lot to learn, and even more people to meet!
    We'll be rolling out a networking app to get people even better connected this year too :) Glad you can make it down with @Al Williamson and the Greater Sacramento / Roseville / Davis crew.  (Al, yes, I have learned many more songs on the ukulele, and will play one or two. Not just education and networking. You get a full entertainment extravaganza!! lol

    **** WINE TASTING AND GREAT WHITE SHARK DIVING******
    These are NOT included in the price of your conference ticket, but a fun way to connect the Thursday and Friday before the event. @Brie Schmidt will be spear-heading (get it!?) a great white shark cage dive on Thursday, and a wine trip to Napa/Sonoma Valley for wine tasting on Friday, before our Friday night happy hour. I will get some more details together and send out an email as we get closer, but contact Brie now if you're interested in diving with great whites... 

    @Alice K.,

    You seemed like an adventurous person, no?! The wine tasting should be much safer, and made Brie promise nothing broken for this conference. She's got a bad history.. 

    @Bill Exeter, 
    Thanks for coming out again this year! Like @Johnson H., you'll be in the "OG-3" club for coming out to each of the 3 Summits we've had so far (as long as Johnson makes it..). Hope to see some other folks from the Greater San Diego area, Chula Vista, Carlsbad, Oceanside. Bill, I got a table at Bruce Norris' "I Survived Real Estate" event in Sept, and you and Hiba are welcome to join us if you'd like :)

    @Erin A., you were MIA last time! I know you've been busy, and got some property after the first Summit. Can you make it back? Care to share what you did in RE after the first one..? 

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  • Brie SchmidtBusiness Member
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    Real Estate Broker · Chicago, IL · Member since 2013 · 6k+ posts · 5k+ votes
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    Originally posted by @J. Martin:

    @Meredith L.,

    Welcome out for your first time!  It's been a blast at the last two, a lot to learn, and even more people to meet!
    We'll be rolling out a networking app to get people even better connected this year too :) Glad you can make it down with @Al Williamson and the Greater Sacramento / Roseville / Davis crew.  (Al, yes, I have learned many more songs on the ukulele, and will play one or two. Not just education and networking. You get a full entertainment extravaganza!! lol

    **** WINE TASTING AND GREAT WHITE SHARK DIVING******
    These are NOT included in the price of your conference ticket, but a fun way to connect the Thursday and Friday before the event. @Brie Schmidt will be spear-heading (get it!?) a great white shark cage dive on Thursday, and a wine trip to Napa/Sonoma Valley for wine tasting on Friday, before our Friday night happy hour. I will get some more details together and send out an email as we get closer, but contact Brie now if you're interested in diving with great whites... 

    @Alice K.,

    You seemed like an adventurous person, no?! The wine tasting should be much safer, and made Brie promise nothing broken for this conference. She's got a bad history.. 

    @Bill Exeter, 
    Thanks for coming out again this year! Like @Johnson H., you'll be in the "OG-3" club for coming out to each of the 3 Summits we've had so far (as long as Johnson makes it..). Hope to see some other folks from the Greater San Diego area, Chula Vista, Carlsbad, Oceanside. Bill, I got a table at Bruce Norris' "I Survived Real Estate" event in Sept, and you and Hiba are welcome to join us if you'd like :)

    @Erin A., you were MIA last time! I know you've been busy, and got some property after the first Summit. Can you make it back? Care to share what you did in RE after the first one..? 

     Seriously... Crutches/scooter and a broken foot last year in Oakland and tore my ACL in Denver at @Joe Fairless' conference.  I can't be broken for a third 

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  • Sergey TkachevPro Member
    Investor, Agent, CPA · West Sacramento, CA · Member since 2009 · 707 posts · 262 votes
    9y
    Originally posted by @J. Martin:
    Originally posted by @Johnson H.:
    Originally posted by @J. Martin:
    Originally posted by @Calvin Kwan:

    @J. Martin - Hey J, thanks for the reply.  Quick question - The 1 day is $215 and the 2 day is $285 on the registration site.  What does the $245 refer to on this form post?

     $245 was the super early bird pricing for 2-day tickets. About 100 investors bought in at this price. The prices at the door will be about $75-100 more, and go up over time. (to get people off their asses.) The whole event is priced too low relative to similar events (and hasn't made me any real money), but I didn't want to raise prices too quickly to the $400+ level.. (where the organizers are not splitting revenue with speaker sales to cram crap down attendees' throats)

    You should be able to make back tens, hundreds, or thousands of multiples by coming away with an idea or making a connection that gets you 1 tiny deal. More importantly, it's worth your time to make those connections! ;)

    @Johnson H., you're gonna be able to make it out again at least one day, right? 

    @J. Martin Where the heck did you dig up this quote from? I don't remember saying it. LOL

     https://www.meetup.com/Real-Estate-Networking-Summ...

    Your memory may be a little fuzzy b/c you said it all the way back in November, 2014 after our first Summit! ;)


    Hopefully you'll be one of our "OG" attendees that attend every year! You have the "2yr OG" badge so far! ;)
    Definitely at least make one day!

    @J. Martin, you're doing an awesome job documenting everything beginning from the first Summit - you're even able to remind people of what they said 3 years ago!  Big props to you! :)

    @Johnson H - now you definitely must come for the 3rd year :)

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  • J. MartinPro Member
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    Rental Property Investor · Oakland, CA · Member since 2011 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    Originally posted by @Sergey Tkachev:
    Originally posted by @J. Martin:
    Originally posted by @Johnson H.:
    Originally posted by @J. Martin:
    Originally posted by @Calvin Kwan:

    @J. Martin - Hey J, thanks for the reply.  Quick question - The 1 day is $215 and the 2 day is $285 on the registration site.  What does the $245 refer to on this form post?

     $245 was the super early bird pricing for 2-day tickets. About 100 investors bought in at this price. The prices at the door will be about $75-100 more, and go up over time. (to get people off their asses.) The whole event is priced too low relative to similar events (and hasn't made me any real money), but I didn't want to raise prices too quickly to the $400+ level.. (where the organizers are not splitting revenue with speaker sales to cram crap down attendees' throats)

    You should be able to make back tens, hundreds, or thousands of multiples by coming away with an idea or making a connection that gets you 1 tiny deal. More importantly, it's worth your time to make those connections! ;)

    @Johnson H., you're gonna be able to make it out again at least one day, right? 

    @J. Martin Where the heck did you dig up this quote from? I don't remember saying it. LOL

     https://www.meetup.com/Real-Estate-Networking-Summ...

    Your memory may be a little fuzzy b/c you said it all the way back in November, 2014 after our first Summit! ;)


    Hopefully you'll be one of our "OG" attendees that attend every year! You have the "2yr OG" badge so far! ;)
    Definitely at least make one day!

    @J. Martin, you're doing an awesome job documenting everything beginning from the first Summit - you're even able to remind people of what they said 3 years ago!  Big props to you! :)

    @Johnson H - now you definitely must come for the 3rd year :)

     I'm definitely trying! It's good a lot of it was left on forums, so I could go back and find them..
    Here's a few quotes from yourself over the years!

    "J, thank you again for setting up such an awesome event. It's the best I've been to and am looking forward to the next one. I can write a long list of why I like this event, I tried to summarize it in the Group Reviews page.."

    " This was an awesome event, honestly the best RE networking event I've been to. The whole atmosphere was just great - the "No Guru" promise was definitely over-delivered, everyone was on the same level, didn't matter whether you were totally new or had millions of dollars in deals behind you. The content was great as well. I wish there was more time for networking because I felt like every person in the room had something to add to the group. I can go on and on, but in summary, this was definitely worth driving for from Southern CA. Huge thanks to J. Martin for putting so much time into the organization!!! Looking forward to the next one :) ”

    - Sergey Tkachev

    OG-3 Sergey! You and @Elijah Artman are probably the best fan club a person could ask for!! :)
    And btw, we will be doing more networking this year, break out sessions, and I just signed up for a networking app so attendees can get better connected before and after the event.. :)

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  • Johnson H.Pro Member
    Investor · San Francisco, CA · Member since 2010 · 910 posts · 889 votes
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    @J. Martin - I will be there that weekend. I blocked it off in my calendar months ago. I wouldn't miss it!

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  • J. MartinPro Member
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    Rental Property Investor · Oakland, CA · Member since 2011 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    Originally posted by @Johnson H.:

    @J. Martin - I will be there that weekend. I blocked it off in my calendar months ago. I wouldn't miss it!

     Johnson, looking forward to seeing you there, and thanks for donating to the orphanage :)  We're trying to raise over $10,000 for charity this year with the Summit. And we'll make it with the help of everyone coming out! 

    ** If anyone wants to help us get donations from local business to auction off at the event, for the orphanage, we would love your help!**

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  • Ken Lau
    Rental Property Investor · Oakland, CA · Member since 2012 · 28 posts · 17 votes
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    @J. Martin - I really enjoyed your first summit, and got a lot out of it. Unfortunately I couldn't make it to last year's summit but I will be there this year! I'm really looking forward to it.

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    Rental Property Investor · Oakland, CA · Member since 2011 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    @Ken Lau,

    Glad you can make it back out! I have you down for a 1-day ticket. I'll be doing it every year from now on, so you won't have to wait 2 years if you miss one ;) Thanks for the shout-out! Any particular speakers you're interested in seeing / something to learn? Or people you want to see from BP or the last Summit? 

    @Ralph E.,

    Are you coming back for the reunion also? 

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  • Ralph E.
    Lender · Sacramento, CA · Member since 2013 · 78 posts · 44 votes
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    Yes J, I plan on being there!

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  • J. MartinPro Member
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    Rental Property Investor · Oakland, CA · Member since 2011 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    **Ticket Prices Going up this Weekend!!**
    Stop thinking about it, and start doing!!

    "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is today."
    www.sfbaysummit.com

    Ask anyone who's come out to our prior Summits, and they'll tell you what it's done for them!

    I've quit my job and travel the world. So here's a little inspiration for ya'll to get out and build the relationships that can help get you to whatever your dream is :)  Make the leap!

    **Taiwan**
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzAs-WrIxvc&list=P...

    A reminder for some folks who were interested.. Time to take action! (and save some $$ b4 prices go up ;)

    @Ryan Arth, @Justin R., @Anton Taylor, @Meghan McCallum, @John Casmon, @Mel Jeffrey, @Peter Mckernan, @Linda Weygant, @Kurt Rieschel, @Jake Knight, @Jon Lee,  @Chris V., @Victoria S.  - @Senika Levias, I'll buy your family's first round of drinks! ;) @Ralph E. and @Calvin Kwan, you are both confirmed. Welcome back!! :)

    We're going to have lots of folks from the San Francisco Bay Area investing locally and out of state, meetup leaders from all over, and of course a ton of awesome speakers to pick brains. Also setting aside more networking time, and looking at a networking app, to get extra connected ;)

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  • David Faulkner
    Investor · Orange County, CA · Member since 2015 · 2k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    9y
    Originally posted by @J. Martin:
    Originally posted by @Calvin Kwan:

    @J. Martin - Hey J, thanks for the reply.  Quick question - The 1 day is $215 and the 2 day is $285 on the registration site.  What does the $245 refer to on this form post?

     $245 was the super early bird pricing for 2-day tickets. About 100 investors bought in at this price. The prices at the door will be about $75-100 more, and go up over time. (to get people off their asses.) The whole event is priced too low relative to similar events (and hasn't made me any real money), but I didn't want to raise prices too quickly to the $400+ level.. (where the organizers are not splitting revenue with speaker sales to cram crap down attendees' throats)

    You should be able to make back tens, hundreds, or thousands of multiples by coming away with an idea or making a connection that gets you 1 tiny deal. More importantly, it's worth your time to make those connections! ;)

    @Johnson H., you're gonna be able to make it out again at least one day, right? 

    That gives me a great idea ... next year I think I'll scoop up all the early bird tickets and scalp them at the door day of for a 50% return ... would that be speculating on appreciation? ;)

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