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All Forum Posts by: Jim Beran

Jim Beran has started 41 posts and replied 47 times.

Post: Property Management Experience

Jim Beran
Pro Member
Posted
  • Investor
  • La Grange Park, IL
  • Posts 47
  • Votes 8

@Drew Sygit It looks to me like @Zach Sayre trying to network with local investors to learn some first hand experience.  I'd say reading books and forum posts will only get you so far.  The best expericence is real world experience.  

Post: CAREIA Annual Picnic

Jim Beran
Pro Member
Posted
  • Investor
  • La Grange Park, IL
  • Posts 47
  • Votes 8

https://www.careia.org/event-3337767

The Chicago Area Real Estate Investors Association would love to welcome you to the CAREIA Annual Picnic!

The CAREIA Annual Picnic is a great way to network and to get your family on board with Real Estate Investing! Come and join the Board for a casual lunch experience filled with games and knowledge! This is a CAREIA Members only event, so you must be a member to be able to register. It'll be a wonderful time, but registration closes June 17th so don't miss out! Remember, you MUST register at the following link in order to attend this eventhttps://www.careia.org/event-3337767

Pricing:

  • Members
    • The Member and their family: $8 per person
    • Children under 10 years of age are free
  • Vendor Members
    • Vendor Member and their family: Free

Post: Shaping Up Your Credit With Jim Droske

Jim Beran
Pro Member
Posted
  • Investor
  • La Grange Park, IL
  • Posts 47
  • Votes 8

https://www.careia.org/event-3389756

Want to position yourself better for lenders? Jim Droske has the information you need to entice those sweet loans!

Jim Droske is an expert in credit reports and credit scoring and has been in credit related industries for 28+ years including retail automobile lending for 12 years, mortgage lending for 9 years, and consumer credit repair for the last 8 years. He is the President at Illinois Credit Services, a State of Illinois Registered and Bonded consumer credit repair organization.

Illinois Credit Services has worked with thousands of consumers since 2009. He is the approved Lifelong Learning instructor for a quarterly, non-credit hour class (taught as needed) on Credit Reporting and Scoring at the College of Dupage. Also, Jim created and wrote a Continuing Education class on Credit and Credit Scoring that was approved by NMLS (National Mortgage Licensing Services) and is being offered in 7 states for mortgage originators CE credits.

As a Certified FICO Professional, Jim uses his real world experiences and extensive understanding of the credit, automobile, and mortgage industries to work with consumers to repair their credit and gain a better understanding of the credit system. Jim is a full member of NACSO (National Association of Credit Services Organizations) and has been hired as a Credit Expert Witness.

See you there!

https://www.careia.org/event-3389756

General Meeting:

A Member's & Non-Member's Event

Whether you own 200 units or have no real estate experience, anyone who has an interest in real estate investing is invited to attend our General Meeting. Each month a different speaker will share information on topics relating to the many aspects of investing in real estate and being a landlord. Our General Meetings provide a great opportunity to network with experienced real estate investors from all over the Chicago land area. We also have an extensive real estate library for our members to use. The General Meeting is held on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Want to learn more about CAREIA & Real Estate Investing? Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoAreaREIA/).

-----------------------AGENDA------------------------

Structured Networking (A) at 6:30 - 7 p.m.

Registration opens at 6:45 - 7:30 p.m.

Doors open | Open Library | Refreshments | Open Networking at 7:00 - 7:20 p.m.

Meeting Updates and Introductions at 7:20 - 7:30 p.m.

Speaker Presentation at 7:35 - 9 p.m.

Speaker Q & A at 9 - 9:15 p.m.

Close out at 9:15 -9:20 p.m.

Open Networking | New Memberships | Open Library at 9:20 - 10 p.m.

Event Ends at 10 p.m.

-----------------------------------------------------

Cost: Admission is $15.00 for non-members. Free for members. No children under 15-years old allowed at this event. Cash, Check or Credit Cards accepted. You can always become a member of CAREIA for just $99.00 a yr.

New memberships can be accepted at this General Meeting. Cash, Check or Credit Cards accepted.

FYI: We're a Not For Profit. We Educate You; We Don't Sell You.

**Attention Vendors: No Product Literature or Business Cards are allowed at our General Meetings or Networking Nights.

***************Disclaimer***************

If you would like to reach our members in more ways than just networking and attending CAREIA sanctioned events, we have a great Vendor Membership program for you. Not only do you get to attend all of our meetings for free, but we will maximize your companies exposure by advertising extensively to our already large and growing membership base, show case you and your business at our general meetings, and, allow your company to sponsor workshops that can help our member's see what kind of value you bring to the table while building credibility for yourself. Please contact our Vendor Chairperson at our General Meeting or via E-mail for more information: [email protected]

Post: Big Buildings in Your Pocket: Raising Capital for Apartments

Jim Beran
Pro Member
Posted
  • Investor
  • La Grange Park, IL
  • Posts 47
  • Votes 8

https://www.careia.org/event-3337824

Do you just want an absurd amount of units? John Casmon has exactly what you need!

John is a real estate entrepreneur, who controls a portfolio worth over $58 million as a general partner. He started by house-hacking a duplex and now partners with investors to purchase apartment buildings through his firm, Casmon Capital Group. He is the co-creator of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit, a no pitch event to connect like-minded investors.

John also hosts the weekly real estate podcast, Target Market Insights, where he speaks with specialists across the country to uncover the best emerging markets, marketing tips and investing insights.

With a background in marketing, he has overseen campaigns for General Motors, Nike and Coors Light amongst others. John was even recognized by Black Enterprise Magazine as one of the “Top Executives in Advertising and Marketing”.

This is a great opportunity to get a preview of the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit!

See you there!

General Meeting:

A Member's & Non-Member's Event

Whether you own 200 units or have no real estate experience, anyone who has an interest in real estate investing is invited to attend our General Meeting. Each month a different speaker will share information on topics relating to the many aspects of investing in real estate and being a landlord. Our General Meetings provide a great opportunity to network with experienced real estate investors from all over the Chicago land area. We also have an extensive real estate library for our members to use. The General Meeting is held on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Want to learn more about CAREIA & Real Estate Investing? Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoAreaREIA/).

-----------------------AGENDA------------------------

Structured Networking (A) at 6:30 - 7 p.m.

Registration opens at 6:45 - 7:30 p.m.

Doors open | Open Library | Refreshments | Open Networking at 7:00 - 7:20 p.m.

Meeting Updates and Introductions at 7:20 - 7:30 p.m.

Speaker Presentation at 7:35 - 9 p.m.

Speaker Q & A at 9 - 9:15 p.m.

Close out at 9:15 -9:20 p.m.

Open Networking | New Memberships | Open Library at 9:20 - 10 p.m.

Event Ends at 10 p.m.

-----------------------------------------------------

Cost: Admission is $15.00 for non-members. Free for members. No children under 15-years old allowed at this event. Cash, Check or Credit Cards accepted. You can always become a member of CAREIA for just $99.00 a yr.

New memberships can be accepted at this General Meeting. Cash, Check or Credit Cards accepted.

FYI: We're a Not For Profit. We Educate You; We Don't Sell You.

**Attention Vendors: No Product Literature or Business Cards are allowed at our General Meetings or Networking Nights.

***************Disclaimer***************

If you would like to reach our members in more ways than just networking and attending CAREIA sanctioned events, we have a great Vendor Membership program for you. Not only do you get to attend all of our meetings for free, but we will maximize your companies exposure by advertising extensively to our already large and growing membership base, show case you and your business at our general meetings, and, allow your company to sponsor workshops that can help our member's see what kind of value you bring to the table while building credibility for yourself. Please contact our Vendor Chairperson at our General Meeting or via E-mail for more information: [email protected]

Post: Fair Housing: Keeping Landlords Out of Hot Water

Jim Beran
Pro Member
Posted
  • Investor
  • La Grange Park, IL
  • Posts 47
  • Votes 8

Want to know how to make sure your screening process is giving you the right tenant, while being fair and compliant with the law? Anne from the HOPE Fair Housing Center has got you covered!

HOPE Fair Housing Center was established in 1968, and is headquartered in DuPage County. HOPE is a non-profit organization focused on civil rights. HOPE has multiple programs designed to achieve equal opportunity in Northern and North Central Illinois, including public policy, education & training, complaint intake and investigation, as well as case advocacy.

Landlords, this is for you!

See you there!

General Meeting:

A Member's & Non-Member's Event

Whether you own 200 units or have no real estate experience, anyone who has an interest in real estate investing is invited to attend our General Meeting. Each month a different speaker will share information on topics relating to the many aspects of investing in real estate and being a landlord. Our General Meetings provide a great opportunity to network with experienced real estate investors from all over the Chicago land area. We also have an extensive real estate library for our members to use. The General Meeting is held on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Want to learn more about CAREIA & Real Estate Investing? Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoAreaREIA/).

-----------------------AGENDA------------------------

Structured Networking (A) at 6:30 - 7 p.m.

Registration opens at 6:45 - 7:30 p.m.

Doors open | Open Library | Refreshments | Open Networking at 7:00 - 7:20 p.m.

Meeting Updates and Introductions at 7:20 - 7:30 p.m.

Speaker Presentation at 7:35 - 9 p.m.

Speaker Q & A at 9 - 9:15 p.m.

Close out at 9:15 -9:20 p.m.

Open Networking | New Memberships | Open Library at 9:20 - 10 p.m.

Event Ends at 10 p.m.

-----------------------------------------------------

Cost: Admission is $15.00 for non-members. Free for members. No children under 15-years old allowed at this event. Cash, Check or Credit Cards accepted. You can always become a member of CAREIA for just $99.00 a yr.

New memberships can be accepted at this General Meeting. Cash, Check or Credit Cards accepted.

FYI: We're a Not For Profit. We Educate You; We Don't Sell You.

**Attention Vendors: No Product Literature or Business Cards are allowed at our General Meetings or Networking Nights.

***************Disclaimer***************

If you would like to reach our members in more ways than just networking and attending CAREIA sanctioned events, we have a great Vendor Membership program for you. Not only do you get to attend all of our meetings for free, but we will maximize your companies exposure by advertising extensively to our already large and growing membership base, show case you and your business at our general meetings, and, allow your company to sponsor workshops that can help our member's see what kind of value you bring to the table while building credibility for yourself. Please contact our Vendor Chairperson at our General Meeting or via E-mail for more information: [email protected]

Post: Strategies to Engage and Create Sales Success

Jim Beran
Pro Member
Posted
  • Investor
  • La Grange Park, IL
  • Posts 47
  • Votes 8

Register for the event here!

Want to know how to improve your acquisitions in Real Estate? Don't know what to do in order to get cheaper prices on the buy side, and sell for better prices on your exit? Steve Goldstein is here to show you top sales strategies to get the snowball moving!

Steve Goldstein is a sales success coach and motivational speaker that can help you achieve real results! As a former top sales leader for the largest privately held medical supplier, Steve wishes to share the secrets of his success. Steve accomplishes this by serving individual clients and corporations as a success coach. Steve also hosts seminars and workshops to high-powered sales professionals.

Steve was born in Chicago and grew up in Northbrook, Illinois. He graduated from Indiana University and took a position at Medline Industries in Medical Sales. He worked there for 20 years, most recently as VP of Sales, covering 50 states, Latin America, and Canada. He has now started his own business, Gold Selling Success LLC. There is a lot to learn here, don't miss it!

See you there!

Register for the event here!

General Meeting:

A Member's & Non-Member's Event

Whether you own 200 units or have no real estate experience, anyone who has an interest in real estate investing is invited to attend our General Meeting. Each month a different speaker will share information on topics relating to the many aspects of investing in real estate and being a landlord. Our General Meetings provide a great opportunity to network with experienced real estate investors from all over the Chicago land area. We also have an extensive real estate library for our members to use. The General Meeting is held on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Want to learn more about CAREIA & Real Estate Investing? Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoAreaREIA/).

-----------------------AGENDA------------------------

Structured Networking (A) at 6:30 - 7 p.m.

Registration opens at 6:45 - 7:30 p.m.

Doors open | Open Library | Refreshments | Open Networking at 7:00 - 7:20 p.m.

Meeting Updates and Introductions at 7:20 - 7:30 p.m.

Speaker Presentation at 7:35 - 9 p.m.

Speaker Q & A at 9 - 9:15 p.m.

Close out at 9:15 -9:20 p.m.

Open Networking | New Memberships | Open Library at 9:20 - 10 p.m.

Event Ends at 10 p.m.

-----------------------------------------------------

Cost: Admission is $15.00 for non-members. Free for members. No children under 15-years old allowed at this event. Cash, Check or Credit Cards accepted. You can always become a member of CAREIA for just $99.00 a yr.

New memberships can be accepted at this General Meeting. Cash, Check or Credit Cards accepted.

FYI: We're a Not For Profit. We Educate You; We Don't Sell You.

**Attention Vendors: No Product Literature or Business Cards are allowed at our General Meetings or Networking Nights.

***************Disclaimer***************

If you would like to reach our members in more ways than just networking and attending CAREIA sanctioned events, we have a great Vendor Membership program for you. Not only do you get to attend all of our meetings for free, but we will maximize your companies exposure by advertising extensively to our already large and growing membership base, show case you and your business at our general meetings, and, allow your company to sponsor workshops that can help our member's see what kind of value you bring to the table while building credibility for yourself. Please contact our Vendor Chairperson at our General Meeting or via E-mail for more information: [email protected]

Register for the event here!

Post: Play Cash Flow 101 and 202

Jim Beran
Pro Member
Posted
  • Investor
  • La Grange Park, IL
  • Posts 47
  • Votes 8

So, you want to know what it takes to create streams of income? To get out of the rat-race and into the fast-track with money that's working harder than you are!?


Let us show you how! We are the Chicago Area Real Estate Investors Association, a Not For Profit Organization, we meet every 3rd Thursday of the month and get together to teach, learn, and play Cashflow 101, created by Robert Kiyosaki.

We will teach you how to create your own personal balance sheets, basic investing math and accounting, analyzing prospective investment opportunities in a risk-free environment, creative acquisition strategies, and most importantly, how to get your money to work for you, instead of you working it!

Lastly, for 30-60 minutes, we discuss real-life deals, applicable lessons from the game, and strategies for getting out of the real Rat Race.

Let the fun begin. Hurry and RSVP now!

Post: CAREIA | Networking Night!

Jim Beran
Pro Member
Posted
  • Investor
  • La Grange Park, IL
  • Posts 47
  • Votes 8

CAREIA | Networking Night!


A Member's & Non-member's Event

This is a Great opportunity to interact with CAREIA members, discuss Real Estate deals, get new ideas, and share successes. Come meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere.

This is a FREE EVENT!!!!!

We highly encourage everyone attending this FREE event to support Fuddruckers by purchasing a drink and/or food. New CAREIA membership’s can be taken at this event.

Post: Multi-Family Investing: Increase Your Wealth Exponentially

Jim Beran
Pro Member
Posted
  • Investor
  • La Grange Park, IL
  • Posts 47
  • Votes 8

https://www.careia.org/event-3228954

Multi-Family Investing: Increase Your Wealth Exponentially with the Big Dogs With Troy Beebe

Want a ton of rent checks deposited into your account every month? Ever wonder how the largest Real Estate Investors got where they are? Troy Beebe is here to show you how Multi-Family Investing is a launchpad for sky-rocketing your wealth!

Troy joined Essex Realty Group in 2016 with a desire to help build a uniquely effective real estate sales team. As a Director, Troy focuses on the sale of multifamily and mixed-use assets throughout the suburbs of Chicago valued between $1M and $20M. Troy grew up in a family of real estate investors and property managers, and this real-world experience is reflected in Troy's authentic approach to brokerage.

Before coming to Essex, Troy was an Account Executive with IBM’s software division, covering an enterprise-level territory in the Midwest where he was responsible for driving process improvements and cost savings for his clients. Troy embodies the entrepreneurial spirit and has started numerous businesses ranging from information technology to self-storage and moving.

Troy is a graduate of Xavier University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Williams College of Business.

Troy is an active member of Toastmasters International, a regular volunteer of Habitat for Humanity, and an unwavering supporter of The Wounded Warriors Foundation.

See you there!

https://www.careia.org/event-3228954

General Meeting:

A Member's & Non-Member's Event

Whether you own 200 units or have no real estate experience, anyone who has an interest in real estate investing is invited to attend our General Meeting. Each month a different speaker will share information on topics relating to the many aspects of investing in real estate and being a landlord. Our General Meetings provide a great opportunity to network with experienced real estate investors from all over the Chicago land area. We also have an extensive real estate library for our members to use. The General Meeting is held on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Want to learn more about CAREIA & Real Estate Investing? Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoAreaREIA/).

-----------------------AGENDA------------------------

Structured Networking (A) at 6:30 - 7 p.m.

Registration opens at 6:45 - 7:30 p.m.

Doors open | Open Library | Refreshments | Open Networking at 7:00 - 7:20 p.m.

Meeting Updates and Introductions at 7:20 - 7:30 p.m.

Speaker Presentation at 7:35 - 9 p.m.

Speaker Q & A at 9 - 9:15 p.m.

Close out at 9:15 -9:20 p.m.

Open Networking | New Memberships | Open Library at 9:20 - 10 p.m.

Event Ends at 10 p.m.

-----------------------------------------------------

Cost: Admission is $15.00 for non-members. Free for members. No children under 15-years old allowed at this event. Cash, Check or Credit Cards accepted. You can always become a member of CAREIA for just $99.00 a yr.

New memberships can be accepted at this General Meeting. Cash, Check or Credit Cards accepted.

FYI: We're a Not For Profit. We Educate You; We Don't Sell You.

**Attention Vendors: No Product Literature or Business Cards are allowed at our General Meetings or Networking Nights.

***************Disclaimer***************

If you would like to reach our members in more ways than just networking and attending CAREIA sanctioned events, we have a great Vendor Membership program for you. Not only do you get to attend all of our meetings for free, but we will maximize your companies exposure by advertising extensively to our already large and growing membership base, show case you and your business at our general meetings, and, allow your company to sponsor workshops that can help our member's see what kind of value you bring to the table while building credibility for yourself. Please contact our Vendor Chairperson at our General Meeting or via E-mail for more information: [email protected]

Post: CAREIA | Monthly Networking Night

Jim Beran
Pro Member
Posted
  • Investor
  • La Grange Park, IL
  • Posts 47
  • Votes 8

https://www.careia.org/

CAREIA Networking Night!


A Member's & Non-member's Event

This is a Great opportunity to interact with CAREIA members, discuss Real Estate deals, get new ideas, and share successes. Come meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere.

This is a FREE EVENT!!!!!

RSVP on Meetup!

https://www.meetup.com/CAREIA

We highly encourage everyone attending this FREE event to support Fuddruckers by purchasing a drink and/or food. New CAREIA membership’s can be taken at this event.