Property Manager · Vancouver, WA · Member since 2021 · 17 posts · 9 votes
Hello BP!
I started my career in property management 6 years ago as a leasing agent, and moved up the ladder into my current position - Business Development Manager. I've done a little of everything, leasing, AM and PM hats, single family and multifamily, marketing and sales (not home sales, selling PM services), and I'm a licensed broker.
I've done some networking in the past, BNI, Chamber events, Business After Hours from various hosts, but I never really felt like I was generating a consistent stream of business. I don't want to give the impression that I was lazy, I was active in my BNI chapter and even held a leadership role. Some of those members will be lifelong friends of mine, and several of them assisted me with purchasing my first home.
My question - where do you see the biggest "bang for you buck (or time)" in regards to networking avenues? I'm looking into a few investor networking meetups, BNI of course, IREM and NARPM, and others. BNI is almost triple the cost of other groups. One local investor group seems to be holding strong, and they are a smaller org, not national.
Property Manager · Vancouver, WA · Member since 2021 · 17 posts · 9 votes
1y
Thank you, Drew!
That's a good mindset—instead of looking for investors, look for those who are connected to investors (as a BDM, clearly this is my goal).
I know there's no quick or easy answer, and I'm not looking for one, I guess just reassurance that getting out there and attending as many meetings as I can is the best method.
Specialist · West Palm Beach, FL · Member since 2008 · 4k+ posts · 1k+ votes
1y
Thanks for sharing your story! It’s great that you’ve stayed active and intentional with networking. I'm curious to hear what group ends up being the best fit for you.