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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Tax Strategist| National Tax Educator| Accepting New Clients · Member since 2014 · 3k+ posts · 4k+ votes
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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  • Grayson GrahamPro Member
    Investor · Bend, OR · Member since 2015 · 83 posts · 51 votes
    8y

    I have been managing the groups email list unofficially for a while now, but as the group grows the need for an official mailing list has become apparent. Now people can easily sign up for reminders about upcoming meetups. Join the mailing list here:

    http://eepurl.com/dCUw3v

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

    Hi everybody,

    Unfortunately it sounds like @Karen Margrave is moving away. I have been happy to do the sign-in sheets and mailing list for our Central Oregon Bigger Pockets Meetup, but Im reluctant to take over Karens leadership roll as well. I think that part of what has made our group so great is that it has been a collaboration between many members working together to organize. If anyone is interested in helping to keep this going, there is a lot of opportunity to step up now!

    Some of the tasks that no one really has claimed right now are are booking the venue each month and making the bigger pockets event each month. There has been a lot of talk about brining in monthly speakers which would be very cool if anyone wants to organize that. 

    The next event on Thursday September 6th is only a few weeks away. Im afraid that if I take up all the tasks on my own this will become "my" event instead of "our" event and I don't want that to happen. So whoever wants to help out, please speak up! :)

    @Carey Greiner @Eric Bilderback @Alison Fountain @Brooke Garcia  @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

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

    @Grayson Graham Thank you!  I want to encourage everyone to participate. I can tell you from experience that networking with other BP members, participating in meetups, posting online, etc. is a HUGE benefit to business. I have made very valuable connections on BP with lenders, investors, other builders, real estate brokers, etc. The key is staying connected, getting to know each other, helping each other out, and being consistent. 

    There's always someone that knows what you're trying to figure out, or knows the area, etc. which is invaluable when you're new. I love the Bend area. However; I'm relocating back to Redding where I own property, have family, and it was hit extremely hard by the fire with over 1000 homes destroyed and others damaged. We bought 2 lots and will be building new spec homes there. It's heartbreaking to see the devastation, but homes are desperately needed, as are rentals (should anyone be looking for buy/hold let me know) 

    Thanks everyone! It's been a pleasure meeting all of you. Also, I have 2 houses to still sell :) 1 is in Oregon Water Wonderland 2 with Big Deschutes River boat launch access, and the other is in Sunriver with all the SROA amenities. Message me for info. 

  • Real Estate Broker · Bend, OR · Member since 2017 · 46 posts · 20 votes
    8y

    @Grayson Graham & @Karen Margrave - 

    Thank you both for being active on Bigger Pockets and for the opportunities you've developed to get local investors together in Bend and Central Oregon. I'd be happy to invest time and resources to develop the next 3 Meetups. If any one wants to assist with the development of topics and speakers, I'd love to chat. Let's keep the meetup at level two for September 6th, I'll find a sponsor and a speaker and Grayson has an email list. Please reply to add you email to the list and we'll keep the opportunities rolling. Thanks!

  • Real Estate Broker · Bend, OR · Member since 2017 · 46 posts · 20 votes
    8y

    5pm at Level 2 - Thursday September 6th, 2018, come on- come all! I have two speakers willing to discuss their thoughts on analyzing investment properties and how to make money in today's market in Central Oregon. Will get us some appetizers and non-hosted bar.

    Please continue to invite your friends and partners in the game and those looking to get into the game. Also feel free to bring any deals that your looking for partners/investors/etc. on. I'll ask about any 'haves & wants' too so you can share verbally.

    @Grayson Graham - you emailing the list we have, of this event too?

    @Johnny Champa @Amanda Johnson @Account Closed 

    **this place is next to REI in the old mill and we'll take the 'conference' room just at the entry way to the joint.

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

    Email sent! Looking forward to catching up with you guys on Thursday!

  • Ryan TulejaPro Member
    Redmond, OR · Member since 2017 · 98 posts · 36 votes
    8y

    I'd love to attend the next meetup!

  • Registered Representative · Bend, OR · Member since 2018 · 91 posts · 38 votes
    8y
    Sorry I couldn't make it .... I will be hit and miss until November as well.  I can come talk again about 1031s Nov or Dec if we do one!


    Originally posted by @Carey Greiner:

    5pm at Level 2 - Thursday September 6th, 2018, come on- come all! I have two speakers willing to discuss their thoughts on analyzing investment properties and how to make money in today's market in Central Oregon. Will get us some appetizers and non-hosted bar.

    Please continue to invite your friends and partners in the game and those looking to get into the game. Also feel free to bring any deals that your looking for partners/investors/etc. on. I'll ask about any 'haves & wants' too so you can share verbally.

    @Grayson Graham - you emailing the list we have, of this event too?

    @Johnny Champa @Amanda Johnson @Account Closed @Mark Khuri 

    **this place is next to REI in the old mill and we'll take the 'conference' room just at the entry way to the joint.

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