Sunriver - Bend - La Pine OREGON - Let's plan a meetup!!

Sunriver - Bend - La Pine OREGON - Let's plan a meetup!!

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

Hi everyone!! For those that don't  know who I am, I am Karen Margrave. I've been a moderator on BP for several years, having become obsessed with the site in 2010 or so. I was living in Orange County CA and we were building spec new construction for several years. After the loss of my husband, my son (and business partner) and I decided to relocate our business to a new area; and moved to Oregon. We're just starting out, getting to know the areas, types of niches (of which there are many!) etc. My niece, and BP member, @Christine Larsen is a real estate broker in Sunriver, and knows every piece of real estate, and more important, every dirt road around so that makes it so much easier for us. For me... thank God for GPS!! 

I know there's several BP members in the Bend, Sunriver, La Pine, Redmond areas in various niches. I'd like to plan a meet up where we can all get together and see what we can do to help each other grow, and talk about the local markets. Since I'm relatively new to the area, and it's quite spread out, let's see where the greatest number of people are located, and then decide on where to do a meetup. 

I'm thinking it will be after the 1st of the year, due to all the holiday commitments everyone usually has. 

WEIGH IN ... Introduce yourself, where are you located, what type of investing are you doing or interested in, etc. Tag anyone else you know in the area that may be interested too. 

Tags: Oregon, vacation rental, 2nd home, deschutes, oregon new construction, mt. bachelor, RV, tiny homes,  airbnb, 

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Natalie KolodijBusiness Member
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8y

Hi @Karen Margrave 

This is a great idea. I'm actually up in the Seattle area now but I'm from Bend and have been following the market/considering investing there as well. 

Depending on when this is I'd love to try to make it down. If you are interested in having someone speak on Taxes for REI since it's that time of year let me know as well :)

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  • Karen MargraveBusiness Member
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    Realtor, General Contractor, and Developer · Redding, CA · Member since 2009 · 7k+ posts · 4k+ votes
    8y

    @Account Closed 

  • Registered Representative · Bend, OR · Member since 2018 · 91 posts · 38 votes
    8y

    @Karen Margrave 

    360 SW Powerhouse Dr, Suite 210
    Bend, OR 97702

    www.level2bend.com

  • Bend, OR · Member since 2018 · 24 posts · 9 votes
    8y

    Sounds fun. I'll be there. 

  • Bend, OR · Member since 2017 · 22 posts · 2 votes
    8y

    I'll be there.  

  • Bend, OR · Member since 2015 · 22 posts · 6 votes
    8y

    I’m looking forward to it! Thanks for organizing. 

  • Tom PricePro Member
    Investor · Bend, OR · Member since 2016 · 29 posts · 39 votes
    8y

    Hi I just found this discussion and my wife and I would love to come. 

  • Bend, OR · Member since 2017 · 4 posts · 2 votes
    8y

    As of now I plan on attending the meetup on April 5th @ Level 2.

  • Investor · Bend, OR · Member since 2017 · 16 posts · 12 votes
    8y

    Ill be there!

  • Karen MargraveBusiness Member
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    Realtor, General Contractor, and Developer · Redding, CA · Member since 2009 · 7k+ posts · 4k+ votes
    8y

    @Carey Greiner Adding your meetup to this thread might confuse things, therefore; I've removed your post. Please feel free to repost on the Event forum, and I'm sure you'll pick up people. Thank you. 

  • Real Estate Broker · Bend, OR · Member since 2017 · 46 posts · 20 votes
    8y
    So sorry to confuse things! Thank you Karen.
  • Real Estate Agent · Bend, OR · Member since 2016 · 1 post · 0 votes
    8y

    I'll be there!

  • Grayson GrahamPro Member
    Investor · Bend, OR · Member since 2015 · 83 posts · 51 votes
    8y

    See you all tomorrow! :)

  • Bend, OR · Member since 2017 · 5 posts · 4 votes
    8y

    Sounds great, I'll be there a little late!

  • Karen MargraveBusiness Member
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    Realtor, General Contractor, and Developer · Redding, CA · Member since 2009 · 7k+ posts · 4k+ votes
    8y

     @Carey Greiner No problem. In reality, I shouldn't have put the info on the meetup on this thread either, and from here on out will be listing it as Event only. I originally started the thread to see if there was interest, and ended up putting details here, when it should actually only be listed on the Event forum. SORRY... what a terrible example from a moderator! 

  • Karen MargraveBusiness Member
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    Realtor, General Contractor, and Developer · Redding, CA · Member since 2009 · 7k+ posts · 4k+ votes
    8y

    What a great meetup and mix of people! I'm glad I finally got to meet everyone. Can't wait for the next one, and hope to see even more people there. I will be posting on the Event forum, but will be same place, time, and 1st Thursday of the month.  I know it's hard getting to talk to everyone and can be kind of loud, if anyone has suggestions on a better way to set up meeting, tables, etc. please feel free to offer up suggestions. 

  • Developer · Bend, OR · Member since 2012 · 28 posts · 5 votes
    8y

    Karen,

    I am a very active investor for over 15 years from Carmel CA and I am in the process of purchasing a second home in Bend and will be doing some investing in the area while living in Bend part of the year.  I would love to meet some of the local investors!  If you are putting together a email list for the meetup's please reach out to me and I can provide a email address.  Thanks in advance!

    I look forward to meeting you all!  Erle

  • Karen MargraveBusiness Member
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    Realtor, General Contractor, and Developer · Redding, CA · Member since 2009 · 7k+ posts · 4k+ votes
    8y

    @Erle Mcdonald I don't have an email list. However; @Grayson Graham does, so hopefully he sees this and can reach out to you.  We are trying to have a meetup the first Thursdays of the month , at 5:30 (at Level 2 for the last one and next one - as long as enough people sign up) 

    Here's the link for the May Meetup in Bend

  • Karen MargraveBusiness Member
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    Realtor, General Contractor, and Developer · Redding, CA · Member since 2009 · 7k+ posts · 4k+ votes
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    JUNE 2018 MEETUP To all those interested (members in Bend, Redmond, La Pine, Sisters, Sunriver, etc. Bring your deals you need help on or want to sell, any needs you may have, and share them. We have experienced investors in many different niches, and newbies wanting to learn, ALL are welcome. 

    @Eric Bilderback @Alison Fountain @Brooke Garcia @Grayson Graham @Glynn Griffith @Grant Hamlin @Erik Hammagren @Eric Haug @Teal Horsman @Natalie Kolodij @Adriel Liwag @Amanda M Laird @Ian Saingarm @Rob Schumacher @Eric Shaver @Paul Singer @Jessica Swagerty @Allen Tucker @Jacob Wathen @Mary White @Ian Berg

  • Bend, OR · Member since 2017 · 63 posts · 15 votes
    8y
    Is there a meet up this week?
  • Rental Property Investor · Marysville Wa · Member since 2017 · 28 posts · 6 votes
    8y

    I am thrilled there is even a post about Bend, Sunriver, La-pine here!!!! I am planning on moving to Central Oregon asap. I am trying to meet and network with anyone that wants to talk about R.E.! I am new to this and not trying to get rich quick I just want to learn as much as I can and be helpful to others.

  • Tom PricePro Member
    Investor · Bend, OR · Member since 2016 · 29 posts · 39 votes
    8y

    Is there a meeting scheduled for July?

  • Grayson GrahamPro Member
    Investor · Bend, OR · Member since 2015 · 83 posts · 51 votes
    8y

    Hey everybody! 

    We have a great thing going with the regular meetups, it would be a shame to lose all of our momentum. Can we agree on a regular time date to get this going again? I liked 5pm on the first Thursday of the month at Level 2, but the date doesn't really matter to me as long as we can come up with something consistent. Any thoughts?

  • Karen MargraveBusiness Member
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    Realtor, General Contractor, and Developer · Redding, CA · Member since 2009 · 7k+ posts · 4k+ votes
    8y

    @Grayson Graham I actually posted it on Events page for August.Though I haven't called Level 2 yet. Wasn't sure what name @Account Closed put us under. Maybe we should try out on the deck if that's possible? 

    @Eric Bilderback @Alison Fountain @Brooke Garcia @Grayson Graham @Glynn Griffith @Grant Hamlin

    @Erik Hammagren @Eric Haug @Teal Horsman @Natalie Kolodij @Adriel Liwag @Amanda M Laird

    @Ian Saingarm @Rob Schumacher @Eric Shaver @Paul Singer @Jessica Swagerty

    PLEASE TAG anyone else you know in the area that may be interested. 

  • Registered Representative · Bend, OR · Member since 2018 · 91 posts · 38 votes
    8y

    @Karen Margrave it was put under bigger pockets, remember when we re-booked the first time?  I haven't done anything with it though all summer, I've been in CA.  I can't make it until September at the soonest.  If you want, I can call them and set it up for September 6th.    If we keep it to under 10 people, I know have an office we can do it at if you'd like.  Another good place would be the THUMP Coffee on York.  That way we aren't expected to buy so much.  

  • Karen MargraveBusiness Member
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    Realtor, General Contractor, and Developer · Redding, CA · Member since 2009 · 7k+ posts · 4k+ votes
    8y

    @Grayson Graham we're meeting this Thursday, did you not see the event post? I @mentioned all of you. 

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