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Cultivating Your Dream Life!

Why it's possible - How it's possible - Where to start

Join us for an inspiring talk on Adventures in Creative Financing, Following Your Dreams, and Embracing Abundance. Whether you're interested in real estate or pursuing your most perfect dreams, Laura will guide you on how to open yourself to the abundant life and opportunities that surround you.

Don't miss this chance to unlock the potential for a brighter, more fulfilling future!

Speaker: Laura Ritchie

Laura Ritchie is a serial entrepreneur -- journalist, publisher, ex-media company owner and ex-sales exec for NBC Sports, where she helped monetize sports publishers nationally. Today she runs Appleton Corporate Housing, which offers 74 mostly furnished rental units she handles for herself and immediate family members. She's expanded an initial investment of about $100,000 in 2015 into roughly $9 MM in property across northeast Wisconsin and Central America using just about every creative financing strategy imaginable. She's established an LLC with a mini portfolio to finance her parents' retirement and has started her daughter on rental properties of her own. At this moment she is working on closing an eight-unit three building condo property in north Appleton, finishing up multiple remodels in Appleton, Oshkosh and Berlin; and working on converting a 12,000 square foot church into a 20-unit apartment complex. She currently has a dedicated team who manages her units and reservations internally and has a beachfront condo in Belize ready for her to retire to in pursuit of living out those dreams!

WiscoREIA’s Green Bay Meeting Always Meets on the 1st 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!

Meeting Location:

The Lyric Room at Stage 1

231 N Broadway

Green Bay, WI 54303

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 $20.00.

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

Hosts: Mike Martell & Joe Gracyalny

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!

**Meetings subject to change, please visit our website to see all meeting information & to pre-register** www.wiscoreia.com/events

Meeting Location:

Tanner's Bar and Grill

2259 Deming Way

Middleton, WI 53562

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 $20.00

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

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

Syndicating Equity & Adaptive Re Use Projects

Syndicating equity involves pooling funds from multiple investors to finance real estate projects. This allows investors to participate in larger projects than they could individually. Adaptive re-use projects involve repurposing existing buildings for new uses. This focus is advantageous due to several reasons. Focusing on adaptive re-use projects aligns with a commitment to sustainability, cost efficiency, and community improvement, making it a strategic and impactful investment approach.

Talking points:

• Syndicating equity
• Benefits for an LP VS a GP
• Adaptive Re-use projects and why this is our focus

Speaker: Michael Shenouda

Michael Shenouda is the Founder of Honore Properties which was formed in 2014. Before he formed Honore Properties, Michael had started by acquiring a single 2 flat and then slowly growing his portfolio on the side a few units at a time. He now spends his time focused on acquiring new assets for the portfolio as well as overseeing the day-to-day operations of Honore Properties. He has completed over 700 units with Honore Properties and previously completed over 600 units at his previous employer. Michael is a managing broker in the State of IL and received his degree in Finance at the University of Illinois in Champaign Urbana.

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!

**Meetings subject to change, please visit our website to see all meeting information & to pre-register** www.wiscoreia.com/events

Meeting Location:

Legend Larry's

1142 Plankview Green Blvd

Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085

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 $20.00.

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

Hosts: Geoff Possley and Chris Wolfert

Hudson WiscoREIA Meetup: Cook Out & Networking!

Get ready to celebrate Independence Day with a bang at our Hudson REI Cook Out & Networking event! Bring your 4th of July spirit, your latest deals, and plenty of business cards for a "meats and greets" gathering like no other.

Event Details: Join us for a fun-filled day of networking, good food, and real estate discussions at Village Park in Roberts! This family-friendly event is open to all, so bring your loved ones along for an afternoon of community building and connection.

What to Expect:

• Grill & Chill: We'll be firing up the grill with brats, hot dogs and providing slow cooked pulled pork for everyone to enjoy. If you have dietary preferences or want to bring a dish to share, feel free to do so! BYOB -the park does not allow for glass containers but feel free to bring a cooler of any drinks you would like to enjoy. Water and lemonade will be provided.
• Networking Galore: Connect with fellow real estate enthusiasts, share your experiences, and explore potential collaborations. Don't forget to bring your business cards – you never know who you'll meet!
• Haves and Wants: Take advantage of our dedicated time to discuss your current deals, investment opportunities, and any real estate-related questions you may have. This is your chance to network with like-minded individuals and expand your horizons.

Location & Reminders: We'll be gathering at the Pavilion at Village Park in Roberts, so come prepared for outdoor fun! To ensure we have enough food for everyone, please pre-register 48 hours in advance. And remember, if you have a dish to pass, feel free to bring it along – the more, the merrier!

Let's come together to celebrate the land we love, forge new connections, and build a stronger real estate community. God bless America, and we can't wait to see you there!

WiscoREIA’s Hudson Meeting Always Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month

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

**Meetings subject to change, please visit our website to see all meeting information & to pre-register** www.wiscoreia.com/events

This Meeting Location:

Village Park

Hennessey Dr
Roberts, WI 54023

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 $20.00.

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

Hosts: Alyssa Burton & Rebekah Chamberlain

Storage Deep Dive

Join Chris 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 enjoys applying that knowledge in the mentoring and education of his Coaching students that are actively engaged in buying, renting and wholesaling self-storage facilities throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest.

Chris has been a Madisonian for over 48 years and investing in the Madison real estate market for over 30 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.

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

**Meetings subject to change, please visit our website to see all meeting information & to pre-register** www.wiscoreia.com/events

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 Bar

10302 Market Street

Rothschild, WI 54474

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 $20.00.

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

Hosts: Derek Dombeck and Ashley Lang

Investor Panel

Don't miss our upcoming event featuring an expert panel of seasoned investors who are eager to share their insights, strategies, and success stories.

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, this is a unique opportunity to connect with fellow investors, industry professionals, and potential partners.

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

Speaker & Hosts: AJ Minaker & Shaun Tutor

AJ first became interested in real estate in 2006. After years of contemplating, he bought his first house, a duplex that he and his wife made home for four years. Since then, they have purchased additional units and begun rehabbing single family homes.

AJ lives with his wife and children in the Eau Claire area. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, working out, personal training, and he recently started coaching youth basketball. The challenge of investing in real estate is something AJ enjoys.

He is always looking to share his knowledge and to continue learning about every facet of real estate.

Shaun became interested in real estate two years ago. He has a home improvement company and investing company, where he focuses on flipping and BRRRRing real estate with his brother. Shaun and his wife, Sam, have a podcast called “Tutors of Life” where they research life, so you don’t have to.

Shaun loves business, real estate, and investing, which are the main topics he discusses on his podcast. His first company he built, started in 2017 and sold in November of 2021 to focus on real estate. Shaun enjoys spending time with his wife and dog, Mimi and taking cruises in one of his classic cars.

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

**Meetings subject to change, please visit our website to see all meeting information & to pre-register** www.wiscoreia.com/events

Meeting Location:

River Jams

2940 109th St

Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

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 $20.00.

**We are now Cashless; no cash or checks will be accepted at the meeting**

**Update meeting time from 6:00pm until 9:00pm**

“Take back control of your money by being your own Bank”

Our educational talk focuses on empowering individuals to reclaim control over their finances by becoming their own banker through the Infinite Banking Concept. We delve into the principles and strategies behind this concept, demonstrating how it can be used to purchase appreciating assets such as real estate. By understanding and implementing these concepts, attendees can learn to build wealth, secure their financial future, and achieve greater financial independence.

Speaker: Jonah Dew

CO-FOUNDER OF THE BANKING BROS & EXPERT MONEY MENTOR

Jonah Dew has a background in conventional banking and insurance sales. For the last 5+ years he’s been a hands-on teacher of a very specific privatized banking concept and has personally helped thousands of people understand how to create more cash flow. He has a passion for helping people have a goodtime in life, and he thinks that your money situation should be a part of that equation.

My first introduction to this concept was in February of 2016 and immediately was attracted to the ability to keep wealth within my family and become my own banker. One of my core values is that God has given us the blessings with have and we are to be good stewards of any wealth he allows us to obtain. Many simply are not educated in knowing this process is available and I’m excited to help spread the word to others.

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!

**Meetings subject to change, please visit our website to see all meeting information & to pre-register** www.wiscoreia.com/events

Meeting Location:

Tanner’s Bar & Grill

2259 Deming Way

Middleton, WI 53562

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 $20.00.

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

Host: Chris Hake

Lead Conversion Magic: It's not about the Quantity, it's about the Quality!

AJ will dive into each one of these topics!

* Lead Source Tracking and Documentation* Persistence Pays Off* Quality Over Quantity* Average Conversion Time* Touchpoints Matter* Expired Listings

* Email Marketing

Remember, it’s not about dismissing leads as “junk.” With the right strategy, even seemingly unlikely leads can turn into valuable clients!

Speaker: AJ Minaker

AJ first became interested in real estate in 2006. After years of contemplating, he bought his first house, a duplex that he and his wife made home for four years. Since then, they have purchased additional units and begun rehabbing single family homes.

AJ lives with his wife and children in the Eau Claire area. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, working out, personal training, and he recently started coaching youth basketball. The challenge of investing in real estate is something AJ enjoys.

He is always looking to share his knowledge and to continue learning about every facet of real estate.

WiscoREIA’s Kenosha Meeting Always Meets on the 2nd Thursday of the Month from 7:00 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!

**Meetings subject to change, please visit our website to see all meeting information & to pre-register** www.wiscoreia.com/events

Meeting Location:

The Brat Stop

12304 75th Street

Kenosha, WI 53142

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 $20.00.

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

Hosts: Dan Yurkovich & Andy Baugher

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

Andrew Engel is a real estate investor and founder of Fresh Picked Leads; a lead generation company designed to collect and distribute the freshest motivated seller lists in Wisconsin.

Andrew’s professional background is in software engineering and project management, but he left his W2 job in February 2023 to pursue his businesses full time.

He is now focusing his efforts on building his real estate acquisitions business to wholesale, fix and flip, and hold residential real estate.

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!

**Meetings subject to change, please visit our website to see all meeting information & to pre-register** www.wiscoreia.com/events

Meeting Location:

Wilder's Cutting Edge Bistro

2639 S Oneida St

Appleton, WI 54915

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 $20.00.

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

Hosts: Jason Lund & Geoff Possley