All Forum Posts by: Chris Merz

From Mergers to Millions: How I Built a High-Growth Investment Firm

Join Ryan Sudeck for an Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look!

🚀 Want to scale your real estate portfolio and maximize returns? Learn from Ryan Sudeck, CEO of Sage Investment Group, as he reveals the strategies behind his firm’s rapid growth—managing 2,400+ units with 1,600 more on the way!

REGISTER: HERE

What You’ll Discover:

🔥 Insider Secrets to Explosive Growth – How Ryan went from M&A deals at Amazon and Samsung to leading a high-performing investment firm.
🏗 The Power of Adaptive Reuse – How hotel-to-apartment conversions are reshaping the market and creating strong investor returns.
📈 2025 Investment Playbook – Where the best opportunities are and how to position yourself for success in the coming year.

🎗 Give Back While You Learn! Every ticket sold supports the Children’s Cancer Association, making a meaningful impact in the lives of young fighters. Your contribution truly matters!

Don’t miss this rare chance to gain direct insights from a top industry leader. Seats are limited—register now!

Are you serious about growing your real estate business? Join us for an exclusive Portland Real Estate Investor (REI) Meetup, where we focus on business planning, goal-setting, and accountability in a small-group setting. This event is designed for investors, realtors, and industry professionals who want actionable strategies to scale their success.

🚀 Get ready to define your goals, measure success with key performance indicators (KPIs), and find accountability partners to keep you on track!

REGISTER: HERE

🔑 What You’ll Get from This Meetup:

🔹 Small Group Collaboration

🔹 Business Planning & Goal-Setting

🔹 Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly Action Plans

🔹 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

🔹 Accountability Partnerships

🔹 Networking & Strategy Sharing

🎯 Who Should Attend?

✅ Real Estate Investors (Beginner to Experienced)

✅ Realtors Looking to Scale Their Business

✅ Real Estate Agents & Brokers

✅ Wholesalers, Flippers, and Buy & Hold Investors

✅ Anyone Looking to Build a Sustainable Real Estate Business

Plus, every ticket sold supports the Children’s Cancer Association, helping to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young fighters. Your contribution is truly appreciated!

How I Grew My Portfolio Beyond 28 Doors: Strategies That Work
Join Rob Harden on January 29th for an Exclusive Event!

Ready to learn how to grow your real estate portfolio with creative strategies? Join Rob Harden, an experienced investor and private money lender, as he shares how he expanded beyond 28 rental properties and what’s next for 2025.

What You'll Learn:

• What Worked and What Didn’t: Insights into Rob's journey of growing a successful portfolio.
• Creative Financing: Strategies for securing deals and building wealth.
• 2025 Game Plan: A preview of Rob’s upcoming strategies for success.

This event is perfect for:

• Investors seeking creative financing techniques.
• Real estate enthusiasts eager to scale their portfolios.
• Anyone curious about navigating today’s market with actionable strategies.

Plus, every ticket sold supports the Children’s Cancer Association, helping to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young fighters. Your contribution is truly appreciated!

Don’t miss this chance to learn from Rob and gain tools to elevate your real estate journey in 2025. Sign up today!

 Hope you can make it Chris! Always love meeting other Chris's!

Unlock the Secrets of Seller Financing and Off-Market Acquisitions with Jeff Stephens on December 18th!

Are you ready to learn how to leverage seller financing for off-market property acquisitions? Join us for an exclusive event with Jeff Stephens, Founder of The Thoughtful Real Estate Entrepreneur and host of the podcast “Racking Up Rentals.”

Meet Jeff Stephens: Jeff is a full-time real estate entrepreneur, mentor, coach, and podcaster. His focus is on building long-term wealth through rental real estate by utilizing relationship-based strategies and direct seller negotiations. Jeff specializes in negotiating seller financing with sellers who are not distressed and who are not having trouble selling their properties, providing a unique approach to off-market acquisitions.

What you’ll gain from this session:

• Learn techniques for developing rapport with sellers to negotiate excellent seller financing.
• Discover strategies for acquiring off-market properties from sellers who are not distressed.
• Gain insights into the process of building relationships and securing creative financing.
• Understand how to successfully navigate negotiations to close profitable deals.

Who should attend?

• Homeowners interested in selling their properties with seller financing.
• Real estate investors looking to acquire off-market properties and secure favorable terms.
• Anyone wanting to learn how to negotiate creative seller financing for long-term wealth.

Plus, every ticket sold supports the Children’s Cancer Association, helping to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young fighters. Your contribution is truly appreciated!

Whether you're new to real estate or an experienced investor, this event will equip you with the tools and strategies to excel in seller financing and off-market acquisitions. Don’t miss out—sign up today!

Unlock the Secrets of ADU Building and Real Estate Investing with Derek Sherrell on November 20th!

Ready to dive into the world of ADUs and expand your real estate knowledge? Join us for an exclusive event with Derek Sherrell—known as @thatADUguy on Instagram and a repeat guest on the BiggerPockets podcast. With 25 years in the building trade, Derek is a well-recognized expert in the REI industry. He'll share his journey and strategies for building and investing in ADUs, providing hands-on advice for homeowners and real estate enthusiasts alike.

In this engaging session, you’ll:

• Follow Derek's story from building his first ADU to becoming a top consultant in the field.
• Learn the steps to plan, finance, and construct ADUs to increase your property’s value.
• Discover essential insights into navigating ADU regulations, design, and contractor collaborations.
• Gain practical knowledge for identifying ADU opportunities and maximizing your investment.

Plus, every ticket sold supports the Children’s Cancer Association, helping to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young fighters. Your contribution is truly appreciated!

This event is perfect for:

• Homeowners eager to add ADUs to their property.
• Real estate investors interested in expanding through ADU developments.
• Anyone looking to learn ADU and real estate investing from an industry pro.

Whether you're new to real estate or an experienced investor, this session will provide you with the tools and strategies to bring your ADU and investment dreams to life. Don't miss your chance to learn from one of the best—sign up today!

Ready to elevate your real estate game? Join us for an exclusive meetup featuring Mike Nuss, a seasoned investor with 20+ years of experience under his belt. He's the owner of Rarebird Real Estate, and a master of fix & flips, buy & holds, development, and creative finance.

At this power-packed meetup, you'll:

• Gain insider knowledge from Mike's diverse real estate journey, learning his proven strategies for success.

• Discover creative financing solutions to unlock investment opportunities that may have seemed out of reach.

• Ask your burning questions and get expert advice directly from Mike, a true industry veteran.

• Network with fellow investors and build valuable connections within the local real estate community.

• Leave inspired and equipped to take your real estate game to the next level.

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this meetup is for you! Learn from the best, expand your network, and gain the knowledge and tools you need to achieve your real estate goals.

Don't miss this unique opportunity! Reserve your spot today and join us for an evening of learning, connection, and real estate inspiration with Mike Nuss.

P.S. Food and refreshments will be provided.

This meetup is perfect for:

• Real estate investors of all experience levels

• Individuals interested in fix & flips, development, buy & holds, creative finance

• Anyone looking to connect with other like-minded investors and learn from a seasoned professional

PLEASE GET YOUR FREE EVENTBRITE TICKET! SO WE KNOW HOW MUCH FOOD AND BEVERAGE TO GET FOR EVERYONE

Yes. Hope you can make it :) 

Here is the eventbrite link for this months event at the new location across the street from Bridgeport Village: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/portland-rei-where-investors-le...

Unleash Your Inner Real Estate Tycoon with Todd Kono: Fix & Flips, Night Rentals, and Creative Finance Insights

Ready to elevate your real estate game? Join us for an exclusive meetup featuring Todd Kono, a seasoned investor with 25+ years of experience under his belt. He's the owner of Value Mortgage Inc., co-owner of Westfall Offers Wholesale, and a master of fix & flips, multi-unit investing, night rentals (including BRRRR strategies), and creative finance.

At this power-packed meetup, you'll:

• Gain insider knowledge from Todd's diverse real estate journey, learning his proven strategies for success.
• Discover creative financing solutions to unlock investment opportunities that may have seemed out of reach.
• Ask your burning questions and get expert advice directly from Todd, a true industry veteran.
• Network with fellow investors and build valuable connections within the local real estate community.
• Leave inspired and equipped to take your real estate game to the next level.

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this meetup is for you! Learn from the best, expand your network, and gain the knowledge and tools you need to achieve your real estate goals.

Don't miss this unique opportunity! Reserve your spot today and join us for an evening of learning, connection, and real estate inspiration with Todd Kono.

P.S. Dinner and refreshments will be provided.

This meetup is perfect for:

• Real estate investors of all experience levels
• Individuals interested in fix & flips, multi-unit investing, night rentals, and creative financing
• Anyone looking to connect with other like-minded investors and learn from a seasoned professional

Book your ticket on EVENTBRITE:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/portland-rei-where-investors-le...