Joining a "bottom tier" fraternity?

[theonedude572]

I want to rush this upcoming semester. I told my friend that I would join his fraternity a couple times. I don't know why, but most of the other fraternities/sororities don't think very highly of them. I just don't want people to think less of me because of the fraternity I'm in. I'm okay with not being top tier, but I don't really want to be like the worst fraternity on campus. I mean if the guys are cool, I don't really care what anyone else thinks. What's your opinion on this?
I know, I sound like a dick for saying this. Joining a fraternity is a big investment for me as far as money and time goes. I just want to get the best experience out of my money. If the parties/girls aren't that great, then I may just want to keep my money. I don't want to pay $2000 a year to go to parties that I could go to as GDI. (I know its not all about the parties and girls)