New York property meetup — October 2024 date ideas?

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orla_dawn

Homeowner
October 2024 is the target, but the first concern is whether a weekday evening would exclude more people than a weekend session. I’m arranging an informal New York property meetup covering local market experiences, financing and deal review, with time for attendees to raise specific issues.

Once there is a rough headcount, I can look for a central, step-free venue near several transport options. Please say which timing you prefer and whether you would join only if part of the structured discussion were available remotely. It would also help to know whether a free space is essential or a small shared venue cost would be acceptable.
 
Early evening works better for me, preferably Tuesday or Thursday. Somewhere close to several public transport options would be more useful than choosing a venue solely by neighbourhood.
 
Would you consider a remote option for the market and financing sections? It may not work well for informal networking, but even a simple way to join the structured discussion could widen participation. Also, are you aiming for a free venue or might attendees need to contribute toward the space?
 
I’d choose a weekend afternoon. Weekday evenings can become rushed, especially if the agenda includes actual deal analysis rather than general introductions. Before polling dates, it might help to say how long the meetup will run and whether people should bring a deal example. That will affect both venue capacity and room layout.
 
I’m less keen on the weekend option. A focused 90-minute evening session would probably be easier to commit to than giving up part of a Saturday.
 
Hybrid access sounds inclusive, but it can also make an informal meetup harder to manage. Someone would need to monitor remote questions, and venue noise may make discussion difficult to hear. I’d keep the first one in person unless a quiet room and reliable setup are available. Notes or a short recap afterward could be the simpler alternative.
 
Fair point on hybrid. A date poll with two early-evening choices and one weekend choice should settle the timing without a long debate. The invitation should also state any attendance cap and cost before people confirm.
 
A recap would help if live remote access is impractical. For the agenda, I’d put deal analysis before the open questions; otherwise the general discussion could consume the whole session. It would also be useful to ask attendees to submit topics in advance rather than arriving with unrelated cases.
 
Please confirm accessibility with the venue rather than relying on “central” as shorthand for convenient. Step-free entry, accessible toilets, seating, and a clear route from public transport can matter as much as the address. If food or drinks require a minimum purchase, that should be disclosed alongside the RSVP.
 
There seems to be enough here for a practical next step: circulate three October 2024 options, include the expected duration, and ask whether each person is attending in person or would only join remotely. Once the responses show likely numbers, choose a central, accessible venue that can hold that group without forcing a higher cost than attendees were told to expect.
 
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