Why this group was formed: I noticed there aren't many meet up groups in the Bay area dedicated to investing (as opposed to day trading or the active trader). Specifically, this group is for people that are interested in medium to long-term investing using fundamental principles (e.g., Ben Graham, Warren Buffett). The purpose of the group is to exchange stock ideas, views on company prospects, valuation, growth potential, and compare notes on investment experience. You should join if you …

Did you know you can invest your retirement savings in assets other than those in the stock market? Meet other local people who are interested in alternative, long term investment opportunities for their retirement savings. Land Banking is the strategy of purchasing land and holding (or banking) it during the appreciation years and selling after an area begins development. With Land Banking, profits are not realized until the land is re-sold. As a long-term real estate investment focuse …