Hi all! New to the BP community, which I came across while immersing myself in REI research. So far, so great! Looking to connect and get involved locally...
Networking - I've already joined BREIA and DREIA, but want to know more about meetups and associations in the Boca Raton/Delray/WPB area. Any recommendations?
Legal + Taxes - Have some names and resources on my list, but looking for recommendations from anyone who has had an excellent experience they'd like to share. Any standouts in the South Florida, tri-county area?
Scams & Shady Practices - Would love to know about any scams and or scandalous practices that you have experienced or are aware of, especially in SoFla. Any issues with lenders worthy of sharing?
I'm always actively learning about these topics, will search BP and other resources, but I find it more useful when it comes from first-hand experience.
Thank you in advance for your comments, and I look forward to connecting with you soon!
Real Estate Investor · Sunny Isles Beach, FL · Member since 2013 · 788 posts · 333 votes
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@Nadjalisse Rodriguez - I second what @Gregory Emmer says about BREIA/DREIA. I also attended @Account Closed's event this week and it was pretty great, especially for such a new event.
With regards to "Scams & Shady Practices" - I think it depends on what you are doing...Are you wholesaling? You mentioned lenders - are you flipping? Buy & hold? There's a ton of unscrupulous people in South Florida, but what you need to watch out for depends on what you're doing...
Licensed Mortgage Lender · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Member since 2014 · 98 posts · 13 votes
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A@Justin Jocewicz@Nadjalisse Rodriguez Hey guys, there's one tonight in PB county...Tropical REIA run by Linda Willis at the Courtyard Marriott in Boynton Beach. It usually gets a good 25-35 people, sometimes in the 50s. It's the 3rd Thursday of every month. The guys from DREIA run a Broward meeting on and/off that's also today at the Westin just east of Cypress Creek Rd. The two must-attend meetings are definitely the regular DREIA meetings (3rd Wed) and the BREIA meetings (1st Wed). Stay consistent in going to them so you can maximize your rolodex. Hopefully see you guys there, we'll have a table with our big Yellow sign front and center.
Real Estate Investor · Sunny Isles Beach, FL · Member since 2013 · 788 posts · 333 votes
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@Nadjalisse Rodriguez - I second what @Gregory Emmer says about BREIA/DREIA. I also attended @Account Closed's event this week and it was pretty great, especially for such a new event.
With regards to "Scams & Shady Practices" - I think it depends on what you are doing...Are you wholesaling? You mentioned lenders - are you flipping? Buy & hold? There's a ton of unscrupulous people in South Florida, but what you need to watch out for depends on what you're doing...
Boynton Beach, FL · Member since 2016 · 125 posts · 29 votes
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Late to this thread since I'm new to the site. But I'm really enjoying the BRIC (Boca Real Estate Investment Club) meetings I have attended. Next meeting on Thursday, July 14th is about buying properties at auction. New topic each month. I plan to attend!