All Forum Posts by: Mike Nuss

Join Investor Lab for our June networking event and panel discussion: Adding Value with ADUs.

In this moderated discussion our panelists will shed light on finding, funding, and developing accessory dwelling unit opportunities.

Our panel of local ADU experts includes:

Mike Nuss, co-founder of Rarebird Real Estate. As a local investor and small-scale developer, Mike has completed a number of ADU projects and, with RIP zoning changes, is planning to include ADU development in his business model. With more than twenty years of appraisal experience, Mike is a recognized expert in finding and predicting the future value in properties of all types.

Kol Peterson, owner of Accessory Dwelling Strategies LLC. Kol has helped catalyze the exponential growth of ADUs in Portland over the last decade through ADU advocacy, education, consulting, policy work, and entrepreneurship. He is the author of Backdoor Revolution-The Definitive Guide to ADU Development. He is also the owner of Caravan- The Tiny House Hotel, the first tiny house hotel in the world, and organizer of Portland's popular ADU Tour.

Nancy Dong, CEO of Golden Bungalows, Inc. Nancy is a designer and builder of ADUs in Portland and Southwest Washington. Her focus is on creating backyard bungalows that allow older owners to invite multi-generational living, stay connected to the community, hold onto their assets, and create an income stream. Her mission is to save the planet for future generations by minimizing the impact of traditional materials used in the construction industry and innovating with hempcrete in order to reduce waste and bring affordable, accessible ADUs to everyone.

Chris Burdick, Sales Executive with Rain City Capital. With 25 years of experience in private lending, Chris is a local lending expert in the PNW. He has helped investors and developers fund countless ADU projects (which often won't qualify for traditional financing).

After the discussion, stay on the call for Q+A and interactive breakout room networking! CE credits are available for licensed brokers. 

You can pre-register and attend your first event for free using the link HERE

Join Investor Lab for our next virtual networking event and master class: Safeguard Your Investment During COV!D-19 with Kurt Lane of Chroma Property Management.

This class is for rental property owners, investors, and managers and gives you the tools you need to successfully navigate Oregon’s rental ordinances during COV!D-19. Kurt provides the historical context for the current regulatory landscape and provides a deep-dive on…

◼️The COV!D-19 moratorium on evictions
Oregon’s Residential Landlord-Tenant Act
◼️Portland Rental Protections
◼️SB 608 (the state-wide rent control law)
◼️and Portland’s FAIR Ordinances.

You’ll leave knowing how to stay in compliance and avoid thousands of dollars in potential penalties.

After the presentation, stay on the call for Q+A and interactive breakout room networking!

CE credits are available for licensed brokers.

You can pre-register and attend your first event for free using the link HERE!

At Investor Lab, we see real estate investing as more than a tool for building real wealth. We believe in its power to transform lives and make a positive impact on our community. Join us for a master class with Kurtis Drake and Ryan Pettitt on permaculture, sustainable investing, and syndication.

Kurtis and Ryan are seasoned real estate entrepreneurs and investors with a passion for teaching others about permaculture, farming, and agricultural principles through continuous improvement techniques. Their mission is to cultivate impactful experiences and enrich lives through mutually beneficial solutions. Kurtis and Ryan are leaving a legacy by regenerating ecosystems in nature’s image.

Sharing their own journey and projects, they’ll share …

• their business model— cultivating a world worth inheriting through socially conscious investing
• their definition of permaculture
• the linkage between investing and real estate
• a glimpse into the future with their long term vision (including an upcoming syndication project

After the presentation, stay on the call for some Q+A and interactive breakout room networking!

CE credits are available for licensed brokers.

Investor Lab members can register through our online platform linked here!

Not a member? You can pre-register and attend this event for free using the LINK HERE!

In our current market, with ridiculously low interest rates, understanding and using seller financing is going to be a key to success! Using this tool, you'll be able to close off-market deals and cash-flow while offering a higher yield option to sellers ending their investment careers. It is going to be the go-to tool for buyers and sellers alike!

If you're looking to get a better handle on the ins and outs of seller financing, join me (Mike Nuss) and @Gabriel Hamel for this presentation. We'll review key terms and share the most common pitfalls to avoid in turbulent times, including...

• how to structure seller financing right now
• when it works and when it won't
• how to craft your pitch
• + the mechanics of using seller financing as a tool!

After the presentation, stay on the call for some Q+A and interactive breakout room networking!

CE credits are available for licensed brokers.

Investor Lab members can register through our online platform linked here!

Not a member? You can pre-register and attend this event for free using the LINK HERE!

The pandemic won’t stop us from keeping up tradition! I (Mike Nuss) am back again, virtually, this time, to share my 7th annual PDX Market Forecast with Investor Lab.

In my monthly market updates, I share fresh takes, analysis of the latest market data, and typically accurate predictions about where our market is headed. In this presentation, I'll be expanding on this format and taking a look at what we can expect in 2021. We will revisit 2020 (we know no-one actually wants to go back!), and dive into the economic indicators for the new year.

After the presentation, stay on the call for some Q+A and interactive breakout room networking!

CE credits are available for licensed brokers. 

Investor Lab members can register through our online platform linked here!

Not a member? You can pre-register and attend this event for free using the

For investors, working with wholesalers and realtors can be like oil and water, but it doesn’t have to be! As both an investor and a broker, @Tyler Combs of Rarebird Real Estate shares his best tips for creating good working relationships with realtors and wholesalers.

In this master class, you’ll learn…

• The benefits of working with licensed real estate agents
• The key things to communicate and outline before you start working with a broker
• How wholesalers can work for your investment strategy
• And the key pitfalls and mistakes to avoid with wholesalers.
  

CE credits are available for licensed brokers.

You can pre-register and attend your first master class for free using the LINK HERE! Once registered you'll be emailed a Zoom link to attend!

We’re kicking off 2021 with a virtual master class focused on community-oriented housing! 

On Thursday, January 7, Eli Spevak will outline current zoning regulations and the creative opportunities they offer. He’ll cover…

• - Traditional in-fill housing types; character-compatible options for existing neighborhoods
• - Recent Portland zoning code changes: overviews and opportunities
• - HB2001 implementation
• - Looking ahead, and beyond Portland to national trends in residential zoning reforms

A leader in the tiny home and green housing movements, Eli owns his own development and general contracting company, Orange Splot, LLC. His projects have been featured in the New York Times, Sunset Magazine, NBC’s Today Show, and Portland’s annual Build It Green! tours. Eli also teaches classes through Portland State University’s Urban Studies and Planning program and is an adjunct instructor with PSU’s architecture program.

CE credits are available for licensed brokers. 

You can pre-register and attend your first master class for free using the LINK HERE! Once registered you'll be emailed a Zoom link to attend! 

@Chris McCormick yes sir, we just had a virtual mixer last week and are planning on doing more in 2021. Email Rebecca at [email protected] and she can give you more details. 

Join us for our monthly book club meeting. This month we are discussing "What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow…And 36 Other Key Financial Measures" by Frank Gallinelli.

A classic guide to real estate investing, this book will teach you how to crunch numbers like a pro, so you can confidently judge a property’s value and ensure it provides long-term returns. You’ll learn critical concepts of the industry like discounted cash flow, net present value, cash-on-cash return, net operating income, return on equity, and so much more! Beyond the basics, Gallinelli also includes detailed investment case studies. Whether you’re just beginning in real estate investing or you’re a seasoned professional, you’ll learn the smartest approach for your next investment using proven calculations.

RSVP and sign up for our virtual book discussion on November 17, at 6 PM. We’ll be chatting about how to put the tools and concepts of this book into action!

With an ever-growing list of laws, regulations, and ordinances on top of pandemic woes, being a landlord is more complicated than ever!

Join Investor Lab member and real estate attorney, Shawn Morgan for a master class reviewing the most up-to-date laws and best practices for landlords during the pandemic. In this class, Shawn will cover the following…

- Governor Brown’s most recent executive orders
- Federal, State, and local eviction moratoria
- Changes to Portland’s relocation assistance ordinance
- The status of Oregon’s FED Courts
- Plus tips on how to manage landlord-tenant relationships during the pandemic

Shawn specializes in helping commercial and residential real estate investors with all aspects of their legal needs. An expert in navigating landlord-tenant issues, be sure to bring all your questions for Shawn!

CE credits are its are available for licensed brokers.

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Not a member? You can pre-register and attend your first Investor Lab master class for free using the link here: https://investorlab.com/first-...