Rental Property Investor · Rockford, IL · Member since 2014 · 4k+ posts · 2k+ votes
Hello, Folks,
I'm looking for others interested in starting up a Joliet-area REIA.
Most of the known groups meet up in the western suburbs - Lombard, Elmhurst, Villa Park, even as far out as Crystal Lake. That's a mighty truck from Joliet, Shorewood, New Lenox, etc.
I've also seen some Indiana people express an interest in the Joliet area for meetings.
If you're seriously interested, please leave a reply. Please know that I will refer to your BP profile to find your e-mail address unless you private-message it to me - I understand that some don't want to post it to their profile. I will respect your privacy and only contact you in reference to this thread.
Real Estate Investor · chicago, IL · Member since 2012 · 1k+ posts · 231 votes
9y
this thread has been going on for over a year; how about we start just a general networking one? we can do it at the portillo's in Bolingbrook. another group in just take up a couple of tables; can network and stuff; no real agenda; just a place for people to swap info and learn. we could do it the 3rd Thursday of each month starting in april. sound good?
Rental Property Investor · St Joseph, MI · Member since 2015 · 302 posts · 106 votes
9y
I work during the day that week. What time was everyone thinking? I will definitely go if its after 5pm. It would be great to hear others success/ horror stories.
Rental Property Investor · St Joseph, MI · Member since 2015 · 302 posts · 106 votes
9y
Wait. Nevermind. You said April. I actually work from 2pm to 11pm that week. I was looking at the 3rd Thursday of March. I can do this month. I have a sporadic work schedule.
Architect · Joliet, IL · Member since 2015 · 207 posts · 119 votes
9y
I would love to see a Joliet area networking event happen as well. I just started a yellow letter campaign and the opportunity to network with locals investors would be tremendous. I am on the hunt for partners, cash buyers, mentors, and mentees. I am a small fish but I'm always happy to share what I have learned about the Joliet market.
Dunno how you feel about Chicago REIA (Andrew Holmes), but they're quite a bit closer to you. They meet at the Waterford Banquet & Conference Center, 933 S. Riverside Drive in Elmhurst. I believe they meet 2nd Wednesday of the month.
The group I'm connected with meets right there in Downers every week. PM me for the address, etc.
Rental Property Investor · Joliet, IL · Member since 2014 · 163 posts · 85 votes
9y
Lets get the ball rolling here people. What day of the week works best for everyone? I vote some time during the weekend as I'm pretty stacked during the week.
Lets get a head count of those interested then we can nail down a location.
Dunno how you feel about Chicago REIA (Andrew Holmes), but they're quite a bit closer to you. They meet at the Waterford Banquet & Conference Center, 933 S. Riverside Drive in Elmhurst. I believe they meet 2nd Wednesday of the month.
The group I'm connected with meets right there in Downers every week. PM me for the address, etc.
@david dachtera Andrew holmes will just try to sell you a bunch of crap; he has a radio show; puts on seminars; he is a GURU and and an expensive one on that.
Dunno how you feel about Chicago REIA (Andrew Holmes), but they're quite a bit closer to you. They meet at the Waterford Banquet & Conference Center, 933 S. Riverside Drive in Elmhurst. I believe they meet 2nd Wednesday of the month.
The group I'm connected with meets right there in Downers every week. PM me for the address, etc.
@david dachtera Andrew holmes will just try to sell you a bunch of crap; he has a radio show; puts on seminars; he is a GURU and and an expensive one on that.
Yeah, I know.
He DOES have some accomplished people attending his meetings, though.
Real Estate Investor · chicago, IL · Member since 2012 · 1k+ posts · 231 votes
9y
There are many groups out there where they wont sell u sometging like this guy does. there is one in glendale hts that meets at the portillos the 4th mibday of the month. I know some people that have to do his. Its just some pumped up sales program to get y to do go to his seminars.
Investor · Downers Grove, IL · Member since 2015 · 353 posts · 213 votes
9y
I have attended just about every single one you can attend. Some I know are started by people that were asked to leave other, more established groups, because they have been dishonest, etc with other members. Others, as someone shared, are nothing but a stroke to someone's ego as well as a way for them to make money. They make their money selling stuff, not investing. If you want to PM me, I would happily share with you my thoughts and personal experiences. I don't want to get into mudslinging, so just drop me a message.
Networking is crucial to success, but networking with honest and helpful people is the best.
Joliet, IL · Member since 2016 · 7 posts · 2 votes
9y
I also, would prefer a weekend day as I work from 6-6 during the week. If a week day is settled upon, I will try to make it as I am really interested in networking with like minded people. I'll keep an eye out for responses.