Is networking overrated?

[Joe S.]

So the question is what’s your thoughts on networking and is it over rated.

From my own experience, going to meet ups and talking big game with newbies was l not all that beneficial.  Going to meet ups and being exposed to a pitch fest was not all that beneficial either. Being somebody’s lap dog probably would not be beneficial for me…I never gave that a shot. Lol

What I have found for myself to be beneficial was marketing and getting in front of sellers and pretty well closing my ears and eyes from those that were talking big game so I did not get discouraged.. I’ve never had anyone take me under their wing, but that’s possibly because my personality does not seek out that kind of arrangement.

I am not a realtor or a lender so I do not have any perspective personally for that when it comes to networking.

What’s your thoughts on networking?

PS my Title was supposed to be (is networking overrated,), but I cannot edit it. Maybe a moderator can.

[Caleb Brown]

I am not a networking type of guy. I'd rather keep my head down and do the work, learn from online. I do see others that do well in networking events. I think vendor, agents, property managers, lenders, etc benefit the most since they are doing it for their business. As an investor networking is good for finding vendors, meeting companies face to face and connecting with other investors. I think if you already got a team and deal flow networking doesn't bring a ton of value. It is true that you never know who you are going to meet and what door they can open. There are good and bad events so finding one that doesn't pitch a scheme is the fun part