Frequently Asked
Questions
- What is BAWB?
- Who are BAWBs members?
- Why should I join BAWB?
- What if I don't have any real estate experience?
- What does a membership cost?
- Do I need a real estate license?
- Are
meals served during the monthly BAWB meetings?
What is BAWB?
"BAWB" Bay
Area Wealth builders is an educational and networking association. BAWB's objective
is to assist experienced and beginning Real Estate investors in acquiring practical
knowledge of Real Estate investment concepts through education, discussion and
networking.
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Who are BAWBs members?
BAWB's membership
consists of people from all walks of life. Some are full-time investors, while others
are part-time investors with a separate full-time job. Others still are beginning
investors, seeking the knowledge that will enable them to make their first investment or
acquire their first home or property. One common bond among our members is a desire to
grow in knowledge and experience, and a willingness to share their experiences with
others.
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Why should I join BAWB?
Being a member of BAWB is all about education and learning from each
other and the experts. BAWB is dedicated to featuring only the best National and Local
entrepreneurs and educational speakers in order to keep us informed on up-to-date Real
Estate investing trends, innovations, laws and techniques. In addition, where else can
you network with "hands on" active investors that are willing to share their
knowledge and experience? If you are considering the world of Real Estate investing, you
owe it to yourself to become a member of BAWB.
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What if I don't have any real estate
experience?
Not a problem. As many
of BAWB's members are new to Real Estate and Real Estate investing, no doubt you
will discover that other members share your interest and desire to learn more about Real
Estate, its unique investment potential, and how to become a successful Real Estate
investor. To meet your needs, BAWB also offers a diverse schedule of events tailored to
the educational needs of the beginning investor. Additionally, you will find that
experienced investors are eager to offer advice and insight to further assist you on the
road to success.
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What does a membership cost?
As of January 2022 -
Annual New membership dues are $270.00 for an individual and $400.00 for a couple. There
is a $30.00 discount off the annual dues provided to Renewing members. These memberships
include a membership for an individual and if a couple; his/her spouse or parent/child.
However, if you are not sure you want to join immediately, you can attend our LIVE in
person meetings as a guest for the initial introductory program fee cost of only $20.00
per person as we restart our LIVE IN PERSON EVENTS (however these program fees will >
Increase again to $35.00) per attendee as a program fee in the future. This fee helps us
offset the cost of the equipment and room rental / venue. Should you decide to join that
evening, you will receive your $20.00 (or $35.00) program fee credited toward your
annual membership. However you MUST must join THE EVENING of the meeting to receive the
credit.
If you sell a product or provide a service and are interested in becoming a
Preferred Vendor, please check the Preferred Vendor
pages for further details.
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Do I need a real estate license?
No. You do not need a
Real Estate license to buy, sell, or rent property that you have an ownership (a/k/a
"equitable") interest in. You just need the desire and correct education to
confidently get it done. So what are you waiting for? Come check us out!
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Are meals served during the monthly BAWB
meetings?
No. The BAWB monthly
meeting is an informal gathering where no food or beverages are provided. Many of our
attendees plan to grab a bite to eat prior to the meeting or afterwards. There are
plenty of dining options located close to the meeting facility that one can either walk
to, or are a short drive away.
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