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Landlord Tenant Laws, "Keeping out of trouble!"

Amy will discuss how Wisconsin's landlord tenant laws have dramatically changed, what you can and cannot put in leases, the importance of revising old leases now and how to comply with changes rapidly occurring in Wisconsin. Amy will discuss sample provisions and common errors. She will answer questions and help landlords work through common scenarios.

Speaker & Host: Amy Farrow, Esq

Amy Farrow is an Attorney and real estate investor with over twenty-five years of experience. She has represented business owners, banks, and real estate professionals in litigation and transactional matters. Amy has also closed hundreds of real estate transactions, residential and commercial. She has bought and flipped more properties than she can remember, the very first in 1999.

Amy is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, both undergraduate and law school. She began her practice of law at a small firm servicing Columbia, Sauk and Dane County. After a few years of practice, Amy joined the Department of Justice. She served as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Oklahoma City, OK. After five years, Amy returned to Wisconsin and resumed the practice of law serving southeastern Wisconsin.

In her spare time, Amy loves to relax with her four children and two silly dogs. She and her husband travel often and love to visit National Parks. Amy also runs in obstacle and adventure races several times a year, such as the Tough Mudder and the Spartan races. She is a commercial pilot and is currently looking to buy a plane for new adventures. Amy also sits on the board of a nonprofit that focuses on raising money for breast cancer survivors and their families.

WiscoREIA’s Milwaukee Meeting Will Meet on the 1st Tuesday of the Month from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm!

Make sure to bring tons of business cards as you will be meeting with people that you want to get to know!

Meeting Location:

The Deco

7140 W Greenfield Ave

West Allis, WI 53214

(Free ample parking behind the building)

Please enjoy food, drinks, and TIP YOUR SERVERS!

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Doors open early for Networking

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Speaker Presentation

You can stay after the meeting as well to network! Remember to bring your deals!

Members are always FREE! Your first meeting with WiscoREIA is FREE!

After your first meeting, Non-Members are $30.00

***Make sure to pre-register - We are now Cashless***

https://wiscoreia.com/event-5919000

Hosts: Amy Farrow & Jesse Garcia

Mequon will have their 1st meeting on Wednesday, October 30th!

Join Chris at our NEW meeting location as he gets into the weeds of how he bought, stabilized, managed and grew his first self-storage facility.

In this meeting, you will learn:

• How he found it (68-units with 2.5 acres extra)
• Analyzing the numbers (original underwriting)
• Financing sources (private lender & bank à equity partner)
• Property management (old school to virtual)
• New construction of 108-Units (vision, plans, permitting, construction and being the GC)
• Why the right team and systems are CRITICAL

This meeting is perfect for anyone who wants to get a peek behind the curtain and is interested in self-storage as a strategy. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced investor, you'll walk away with nuggets and insights that will help you take the next step.

Speaker: Chris Hake

Chris is the visionary and investor coach of the Master Investor Academy and Madison Real Estate Investors Association (REIA). Chris has decades of real estate investing experience and has seen (and smelled) more distressed properties than he cares to admit. He now applies that knowledge in the mentoring and education of his Coaching students that are actively engaged in rehabbing, wholesaling, and holding of properties all over South Central Wisconsin.

Chris has been a Madisonian for over 45 years and investing in the Madison real estate market for over 26 years. Since doing his first house hack in 1994, he has been involved with 100’s of house flips, 100’s of rentals, raised over 10 million dollars to fund those deals and had 1000’s of students come through his local training and coaching programs. Chris has a PhD & Master’s Degree in the school of hard knocks

Between 2006-2010 Chris taught the Real Estate Investing course at Madison Area Technical College, which saw 100’s of students come through his classes.

Between speaking engagements and mentoring other investors, Chris oversees the daily operations of his investing business, Madison Property Group, that rehabs, wholesales and wholetails properties, and holds properties for his investment portfolio.

In July 2012, Chris founded The Madison REIA and in July 2021 merged his REIA with WiscoREIA bringing the combined membership to over 650 with 8 locations!

On a personal note, Chris and his wife, Suzanna, have three children, Tyler, Tanner and Trelan. He also has two dogs, Kona and Hemi. Chris loves classic muscle cars (Corvettes), all outdoor sports, especially golf, and fishing. As a husband, father, businessman, and real estate investor, Chris holds true to his core values and living his Life and Business Vision plan.

His personal and business motto is, “People before profits.”

WiscoREIA’s Mequon Meeting Will Meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the Month beginning November from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm!

Meeting Location:

Foxtown Brewing

6411 W Mequon Rd

Mequon, WI 53092

Please enjoy food, drinks, and TIP YOUR SERVERS!

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm - Check-in

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Speaker Presentation

You can stay after the meeting as well to network! Remember to bring your deals!

Members are always FREE! Your first meeting with WiscoREIA is FREE!

After your first meeting, Non-Members are $30.00.

***Make sure to pre-register - We are now Cashless***

https://wiscoreia.com/event-5881753

Hosts: Kyle Kaufman & Joel Pipkorn

Beyond the Hype: AI's True Potential for REI BlackBook Users

Join us for a session where Damon will dive into transformative topics that could reshape your future. Whether you're looking to revolutionize your business or gain insights into cutting-edge trends.

Get ready to explore:

· Conquer the Chaos and Live the Life You’ve Always Wanted

· Build a Predictable Business with REI BlackBook

· Learn why what you've been told about AI is only half the story

· The Future of REI BlackBook: Rebuilt, Revitalized

Speaker: Damon Remy

WiscoREIA’s Sheboygan Meeting Always Meets on the 4th Wednesday of the Month from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm!

Make sure to bring tons of business cards as you will be meeting with people that you want to get to know!

Please enjoy food, drinks, and TIP YOUR SERVERS!

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Doors open early for Networking

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Speaker Presentation

You can stay after the meeting as well to network! Remember to bring your deals!

Members are always FREE! Your First meeting with WiscoREIA is FREE!

After your first meeting, Non-Members are $30.00.

***Make sure to pre-register - We are now Cashless***

Hosts: Geoff Possley and Chris Wolfert

"Unlocking Wealth Through Commercial Real Estate Investing"

Building wealth through commercial real estate investing requires diving into the dynamics of market trends, mastering the art of financial metrics, and navigating diverse property types. All with an eye toward unlocking profitable opportunities. Doable? Yes, absolutely. But it takes persistence plus constantly growing your knowledge library. Listen in on John's conversation to capture insights from his journey and grab hold of ideas for building your own portfolio.

Bullet Points: (note, with a short time period John may not hit all of these)

• Market Analysis: Trends, demand, and location factors.
• Investment Types: Office, retail, industrial, and multifamily.
• Financial Metrics: ROI, cap rates, and cash flow.
• Risk Management: Market fluctuations, tenant issues.
• Legal Considerations: Zoning laws, lease agreements.
• Financing Options: Mortgages, private equity, REITs.
• Property Management: Maintenance, tenant relations.
• Exit Strategies: Selling, refinancing, 1031 exchanges

Speaker: John Dusek

WiscoREIA’s Hudson Meeting Always Meets on the 4th Tuesday of the Month from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm!

Make sure to bring tons of business cards as you will be meeting with people that you want to get to know!

Please enjoy drinks, and TIP YOUR SERVERS!

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Doors open early for Networking

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Speaker Presentation

You can stay after the meeting as well to network! Remember to bring your deals!

Members are always FREE! Your first meeting with WiscoREIA is FREE!

After your first meeting, Non-Members are $30.00.

***Make sure to pre-register - We are now Cashless***

Hosts: Alyssa Burton & Rebekah Chamberlain

✨ Contractor Panel Alert! ✨

Got questions about home improvements, renovations, or construction? Join us for an insightful Contractor Panel where you can get advice from some of our local contractors!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business! Bring your questions and walk away with the knowledge you need to tackle your next project confidently.

Speakers: Justin Major & Chris Draper

WiscoREIA’s Wausau Meeting Always Meets on the 3rd Monday of the Month from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm!

Make sure to bring tons of business cards as you will be meeting with people that you want to get to know!

Please enjoy food, drinks, and TIP YOUR SERVERS!

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Check-in

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Speaker Presentation

You can stay after the meeting as well to network! Remember to bring your deals!

Members are always FREE! Your first meeting with WiscoREIA is FREE!

After your first meeting, Non-Members are $30.00.

***Make sure to pre-register - We are now Cashless***

Hosts: Derek Dombeck and Ashley Lang

WiscoREIA Madison Creative Mastermind Group!

This is a Mastermind event and NOT a lecture or Trainer lead seminar.

Madison Creative Mastermind Group Meetings are always on the 3rd Monday of the month from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm!

The Schedule:

• 5:30 pm - Check in at the reception desk, visit with your friends and colleagues, get settled in to start
• 6:00 pm - Welcome from Chris Hake, brief announcements, and introductions of Vendors
• 6:15 pm - Raffle prizes from our Vendors, Local topics discussed, Haves and Wants
• 6:40 pm - Break out into un-constructed networking, first-time guests meet with President and Founder, Chris Hake
• 7:00 pm - Spotlight speaker to present for 90-minutes
• 8:30 pm - Meeting adjourned, closing comments by Chris Hake

Stay after the meeting for more networking opportunities!

Please enjoy food, drinks, and TIP YOUR SERVERS!

Members are always FREE! Your first meeting with WiscoREIA is FREE!

After your first meeting, Non-Members are $30.00.

***Make sure to pre-register - We are now Cashless***

Hosts: Joe Miller, Kent McDonell, Christopher Theder and Ken Collins

Quitting the Perfect Day Job to Become a Full-time Real Estate Investor!

Ever dreamt of someday quitting your W2? Witness Andrew Engel's inspiring journey from a stable tech job to the dynamic world of full-time real estate investing. With a young family in tow, Andrew navigated the challenges and triumphs of this major life shift.

Join us to uncover the actionable steps and personal insights that fueled his transformative year.

Speaker: Andrew Engel

WiscoREIA's Madison Meeting Always Meets on the 2nd Monday of the month from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm!

Make sure to bring tons of business cards as you will be meeting with people that you want to get to know!

Please enjoy food, drinks, and TIP YOUR SERVERS!

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm - Doors open early for Networking

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Speaker Presentation

You can stay after the meeting as well to network! Remember to bring your deals!

Members are always FREE! Your first meeting with WiscoREIA is FREE!

After your first meeting, Non-Members are $30.00.

***Make sure to pre-register - We are now Cashless***

Host: Chris Hake

“Evicting the Right Way – the First Time”

Are you a landlord or tenant navigating the complexities of eviction? Join us for an invaluable session where our speaker will demystify the eviction process and provide clear, actionable guidance.

What You'll Learn:

Step-by-Step Eviction Process: From issuing notice to court proceedings, get a comprehensive walkthrough of each stage.

Importance of Proper Notice: Understand why providing correct and timely notice is crucial and how to do it right.

Requests for Relief: Discover what relief options are available, what you can and cannot request, and how to handle them effectively.

Avoid Common Pitfalls: Learn about common mistakes and how to avoid them, ensuring a smoother eviction process for all parties involved.

Whether you're dealing with a current eviction or just want to be prepared, this session is a must-attend! Equip yourself with the knowledge to handle evictions confidently and correctly.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain insights and enhance your understanding of evictions. Register now and take the first step towards mastering the eviction process!

Speaker: Attorney Nate Olson

WiscoREIA’s Appleton Meeting Always Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the Month from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm!

Make sure to bring tons of business cards as you will be meeting with people that you want to get to know!

Please enjoy food, drinks, and TIP YOUR SERVERS!

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Doors open early for Networking

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Speaker Presentation

You can stay after the meeting as well to network! Remember to bring your deals!

Members are always FREE! Your first meeting with WiscoREIA is FREE! After your first meeting, Non-Members are $30.00.

***Make sure to pre-register - We are now Cashless***

Hosts: Jason Lund & Geoff Possley

Infinite Banking Concept Deep Dive

Mark and Jen do their teaching from the book “Becoming Your Own Banker” by R. Nelson Nash.

***If you would like a FREE copy of this book sent to you to read prior to the meeting, please email Mark at [email protected] with your name and your best mailing address, and he will get one sent to you ASAP.

How would you feel if you never had to go to a bank or hard money lender again??

Join Mark & Jen Heller in an informative conversation about how they created financial freedom and independence using the specific savings strategy and tools of the infinite banking concept.

In this meeting, you will learn:

· What is Infinite Banking

· The 8 core benefits

· How to become your own banker

· Why constant compounding is more advantageous

· Infinite banking vs investing (401k, CD’s, high yield savings)

· The benefits of having access to your cash for opportunities

· Why real estate agents, investors and hard money lenders prefer IBC over banks

This meeting is perfect for anyone who wants to get a better understanding of how to set up their own bank, take control of their money and create financial freedom, safety and security. Whether you've heard about IBC before or this is a new concept, you'll walk away with the knowledge and insight to financial independence.

Speakers: Mark & Jen Heller

WiscoREIA's Eau Claire Meeting Always Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm!

Make sure to bring tons of business cards as you will be meeting with people that you want to get to know!

Please enjoy food, drinks, and TIP YOUR SERVERS!

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Doors open early for Networking

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Speaker Presentation

You can stay after the meeting as well to network! Remember to bring your deals!

Members are always FREE! Your first meeting with WiscoREIA is FREE!

After your first meeting, Non-Members are $30.00.

***Make sure to pre-register - We are now Cashless***

Hosts: AJ Minaker & Shaun Tutor

Construction Disbursing, What is it and Why?

Guaranty Closings and Title Services, Inc. Construction Escrow Services

For Homeowner’s:
Guaranty Closing and Title Services, Inc. Construction Escrow administers all types of residential and commercial construction escrows. Our Construction Escrow Department is known within the real estate industry for its professional approach and dedication to excellence, our speed of service and most of all, our level of care and support we offer our customers.
We do much more than just collect lien waiver. From the beginning to the end, we will take the time to explain the construction process and just how important you are with the Construction Escrow Agreement.

For Lenders, Builders and Developers:
Your business has changed, so have we. Guaranty Closing and Title Services, Inc. Construction Division has re-engineered and streamlined our processes to give you a single point of contact. We've created progressive, efficient ordering and reporting systems that promote rapid response at every level. By combining our expertise with leading technology, we have made the title, closing and draw process seamless. The results are less stressful closings and happier customers and getting draws funded in days not weeks.

Speaker: John Anderson

WiscoREIA’s Green Bay Meeting Always Meets on the 1st Tuesday of the Month from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm!

Please enjoy food, drinks, and TIP YOUR SERVERS!

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Doors open early for Networking

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Speaker Presentation

You can stay after the meeting as well to network! Remember to bring your deals!

Members are always FREE! Your first meeting with WiscoREIA is FREE! After your first meeting, Non-Members are $30.00.

***Make sure to pre-register - We are now Cashless***

Hosts: Mike Martell & Joe Gracyalny