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Chicago Cashflow Conference – Network with Real Estate Investors, Private Lenders & Entrepreneurs

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JOIN US FOR ONE SPECIAL DAY OF NETWORKING!

Don’t miss our complimentary real estate investor expo created and hosted by an accredited investor and real estate agent from California. Realty411 has been providing the resources investors need to be successful since 2007.

Realty411’s Chicago CASHFLOW Conference

* Mingle with Vendors ~ Meet Local Leaders & Out of Area Investors – NON-Stop Tips for Real Estate Success ~ There is Still Time to Make 2018 Your Year of Success ~ We Want & Can Help YOU Get to the Next Level. Bring Plenty of Business Cards ~ NETWORK – LEARN – CONNECT – SKYROCKET TO SUCCESS 2018

Learn About the Opportunities and Challenges of Building Your Investment Portfolio With Rentals And Flips

Investors and real estate professionals take note not to miss REALTY411’s exciting and complimentary conference

The conference features local and national investors uniting for one day of spectacular education brought to you by REALTY411, the nation’s leading realty media and expo company.

The Chicago Real Estate Conference will focus on finance and several leading companies will be on hand to engage with guests who may need funding for real estate projects or business expansion. Both novice and advanced real estate investors and professionals are encouraged to attend. Some of the topics discussed will include:

* Discover Local and Out-of-State Real Estate Opportunities

* Find Out Where Our Team is Investing & How We Diversify

* Learn to Leverage the World’s Most Powerful Financial Institutions and Create a Compound-Interest Earning Real Estate Machine.

* Find Out How to Own Homes with NO LOANS…. FAST!

* 5 BEST Niches with Little to NO Competition for Today’s Real Estate Investing

* Acquire the Business Credit You Need to Grow Your Business with a Local Finance Leader

* AND SO MUCH, MUCH MORE!

FANTASTIC SPEAKERS AT THIS CONFERENCE, INCLUDE:

Justin Ford – Difference Maker, Champion, Entrepreneur, Leader, Visionary

From struggle to success, Justin Ford truly lives the saying “It’s not how to start but how you finish.” At the age of 19, with his life in disrepair, Justin made the critical decision to turn it all around. Now at the age of 34, Justin has become a successful Entrepreneur, Business Owner, Real Estate Broker, Investor, Motivational Speaker, TV talk show host, Author, and Mentor. He has earned numerous achievement awards, and demonstrates daily that talent, drive and ambition really do lead to success. Justin also excels as an inspirational youth and marketplace speaker. People can feel his powerful presence when he walks into the room. He wants to make a difference, and he takes that responsibility extremely seriously. Justin’s passion and desire to see people rise to success leaves a lasting impact as he challenges all to become the champion they were created to be.

Justin lives in Metro Detroit with his wife and four children. The love and support of his family helps fuel his passion for success in all avenues that he pursues. In his spare time, Justin loves to travel and donate his time to The Positive Zone Project Foundation, which empowers high school students through character education and leadership development, while providing tools for building successful lives.

DISCOVER HOW THE WEALTHY PROTECT THEIR FORTUNES

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Today, the average business faces an average of five lawsuits in its lifetime; meaning that lawsuit prevention and protection are essential topics for every business owner. To protect against this inevitability–and the loss, injury, disadvantage, or destruction associated with it–professionals must be proactive in their approach to lawsuit protection; becoming smarter, safer, and, ultimately, more resilient.

Running a business gives you enough to worry about. Let Legally Mine reduce your anxiety and business risk by providing streamlined, effective, and easy-to-use products, backed by expert customer service and a reputation built by longevity and client satisfaction.

LEARN EXCELLENT REAL ESTATE EDUCATION RIGHT HERE!! IT’S ALL ABOUT FINANCE AT THIS EVENT – FROM HARD MONEY, CONVENTIONAL AND BUSINESS LINES OF CREDIT – WE HAVE THE FUNDS YOU NEED AT THIS CONFERENCE.

WE HAVE THE EXPERTS YOU CANNOT FIND AT ANY OTHER EVENTS! OUR EXCLUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS, INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS, PLUS REPUTATION AS LEADERS AND TRANSACTION CLOSERS ATTRACT THE TOP-LEVEL EDUCATORS IN THE INDUSTRY.

Randy Hughes, “Mr. Land Trust” – PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENTS

He started life out on the wrong side of the railroad tracks. His father was an alcoholic and his mother was left to raise four children on a clerk’s wages. None of his relatives owned their own business…everyone worked for wages.

His father charged the weekly groceries so that the family would have food on the table. There was no stable income for any future education much less the current needs of the family.

No intellectual or financial direction was taught in his schools or church. No blood relative had anything to offer other than “working for the man” at an hourly wage. Bank savings and financial security was what only the rich had. He was doomed for financial failure and unhappiness for the rest of his life.

Randy knew that there MUST be a better way to live. He decided to break the cycle of poverty in his family genes. Education came first. Randy graduated from Eastern Illinois University and began buying single family homes for rental while in college. After college, the Randy tried many different types of businesses, but always came back to the Single Family Home as the IDEAL investment. Since purchasing his first rental house in 1969, Randy hasn’t looked back!

Today, Randy has purchased over 200 houses. He has lived the life of having nothing and will not let that happen again. Randy’s primary goal now is to teach others how to break the cycle of poverty. Randy teaches real estate investment courses throughout the United States. He has written Privacy and Asset Protection books as well as home study courses. Randy’s most popular publications are his Land Trust Made Simple home study courses and live seminars.

Randy has written extensively for local and national real estate publications. He has taught real estate classes at the University of Illinois, Parkland College and Elgin Community College. Randy has been a licensed Continuing Education Instructor for the Illinois Association of Realtors for 20 years. He also speaks to real estate investment clubs throughout the United States.

Randy teaches classes on how to protect your assets and how to become more private with your personal life. He also teaches land trust law and administration, authors the only Land Trust Newsletter and Blog in the country, is the founder of the Land Trust University. Randy is an Expert Author for EzineArticles.com, REIClub.com and is a faculty member for Lorman Education Services in Eau Claire, WI. Randy is also an advisor and contributor to Jeffry Taylor’s Mr. Landlord Newsletter and Website. To learn more about Randy call: 866-696-7347

Laura Al-Amery – RAPID REI RICHES

Laura Al-Amery has been a real estate investor and mentor for almost 30 years. She has been a pioneer of several real estate investing strategies before they became mainstream, from wholesaling to raising private money. Everything she teaches has been developed from personal experience.

She runs real estate clubs in several cities from Chicago to Atlanta and South Florida.

Her focus today is to streamline the real estate investing business by simplifying the process while exponentially growing the financial results. In other words, how to truly live a financially and active lifestyle, without trading time for dollars. Her signature program is Rapid REI Riches.

Meet Realty411’s Publisher – Linda Pliagas | REALTY411 Magazine

Meet Linda Pliagas, publisher of Realty411 magazine, the longest-running real estate investment publication and national expo company.

In business since 2007, Realty411 has helped thousands of investors expand their knowledge and connections with their complimentary magazines and events. Linda has been a real estate agent for 15 years and a landlord for over 20 years.

Linda’s family also owns an antique sales and restoration business in beautiful Solvang, the Danish capital of the nation located in beautiful Santa Barbara County. Linda and her family have owned rentals in five states and are active investors who have replaced their “JOB” income with passive monthly income from rentals. Linda has the largest social media following of any other REI magazine in the country. She hopes to meet each one of her 50,000 plus followers in person.

Since 2007, Linda’s mission has been to provide complimentary resources to anyone who is interested in learning about the benefits of real estate or expanding their knowledge and portfolio. Come talk real estate with Linda Pliagas.

NETWORK WITH EXHIBITORS – WIN PRIZES – BRING THE FAMILY

STAY FOR A NETWORKING MIXER AFTER – GROW YOUR BUSINESS!

***Speakers subject to change due to availability – this page will be updated regularly with updates and will include the agenda shortly***

BRING YOUR FLYERS OR BROCHURES FOR OUR “411” BOOTH

We know your time is VALUABLE. Time is the most valuable asset we have. We can always make more money, however we cannot add more time to our life!

WE URGE YOU TO INVEST QUALITY TIME IN GROWING YOUR BUSINESS, CONNECTIONS, RESOURCES, INTELLIGENCE AND SOCIAL SKILLS.

  • Plus, Get Access to REI Wealth Monthly, our fully-interactive digital publication
  • Learn Tips and Strategies on TOP Real Estate Niches:
  • Fix ‘n’ Flip, Wholesaling, Crowdfunding, Buy & Hold,
  • Local & Out-of-State, Private Lending, Commercial & Residential

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT:

CALL: 805.693.1497 | Office: 310-994-1962

Realty411’s main website at: https://realty411guide.com

Realty411’s expo site at: http://realty411expo.com

Realty411’s expo site at: http://realty411guide.ning.com/

Be sure to get your hands on our new release by picking up a free copy at one of our events!

ARE YOU A VIP REALTY411 MEMBER YET? IT’S FREE

In addition, we publish a digital-only monthly called REI Wealth! CLICK HERE

No matter what, please mark your calendar so you don’t miss out on this fantastic real estate and finance expo. Our goal is to provide fantastic resources to help you learn about real estate or grow as an investor. We know your time is valuable, so we have wonderful books, magazines, and other gifts to give away.

Make sure you invest your time in building your social network to grow your business, portfolio, knowledge and more. Build NEW friendships and business collaborations with some of the industry’s TOP Leaders. Plus, guests will discover new resources to FUND deals. Joining us are incredible speakers, sophisticated investors, and VIP Industry Leaders from across the country.

The LATEST in Finance News and Updates – Learn Investor Tips to WIN in Real Estate

Realty411’s Coastal Conferences Unite Hundreds of Sophisticated Investors for a Weekend of Networking in Two Beach Cities – FREE Expo with Breakfast

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Life is Better by the Beach, and So Is the Networking…

Breathe in the Cool Ocean Mist, Enjoy Fresh Coffee & Pastries, and Discover How to Grow in Prosperity with Insight from the Only California-Owned REI Magazines.

Realty411, which began as a newsletter and networking group in 2007 in Marina del Rey, Calif., is celebrating their new issue featuring America’s largest national home buyer, HomeVestors of America, Inc.

Inside their latest magazines (Realty411 plus, now the company also owns REI Wealth Monthly), the TOP real estate investors around the nation share their secrets and dish valuable tips to help take readers to their next level of success.

An entire weekend devoted to fantastic dealmaking, learning and networking will take place in two coastal cities in California: Marina del Rey ( Saturday, April 14th ), as well as Newport Beach, Calif. ( Sunday, April 15th).

Both complimentary coastal conferences will feature new companies and speakers joining us from throughout Southern and Northern California, as well as from around the nation!

Saturday’s event, held at Marina del Rey’s Hilton Garden Inn ( on 4200 Admiralty Way) will begin with an outdoor breakfast at 9 am. Free underground parking is available for guests. Enjoy networking near the ocean with an amazing view of the boats and beach. TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE.

Next, on Sunday, Realty411 will host sophisticated investors at the beautiful Balboa Bay Resort ( 1221 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663 ) for a day of amazing networking. Enjoy connecting with new friends on a private terrace, available only for our guests. Begin with freshly-brewed coffee, pastries and sliced fruit. The event is complimentary and discounted parking is available at the resort for only $20. TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE.

Some of the important topics to be discussed at both events, include:

  • How to Save Money on Taxes
  • Maximum Asset Protection
  • Buying Notes (Paper) instead of the Property
  • Hot Markets in CA and in the Nation
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Surplus Funds – What is it? How to get more.
  • Social Media Marketing for Real Estate Professionals
  • Private Money for Buying Assets
  • How to Get a Deal in 30 Days
  • Tax Liens Across the Nation
  • Discover How to Diversify with FOREX
  • Meet the Cast of Our 1st TV Pilot, Property Pitch
  • Wholesaling Deals in the U.S.
  • PLUS, So Much More!

Please note that speakers will vary according to each location and date, for detailed information about topics to be discussed, please visit each event’s landing page on Ticketleap, or on our website, under the ‘events’ tab: Realty411Expo.com

Realty411‘s mission is to help as many individuals as possible realize the benefits of investing, plus to help active investors stay informed and engaged.

Additionally, Realty411 assists realty professionals with professional development, networking opportunities, and by teaching traditional brokers the world of creative real estate. All guests who attend our event will receive these additional perks:

  1. New print issue of Realty411 Magazine (valued at $40, annual subscription) – Receive your copy HERE!
  2. Download of REI Wealth Monthly (valued at $24, annual subscription) – We will email you link to download it at your leisure.
  3. Breakfast by the beach (valued at $50 per person) – Enjoy an amazing view and elegant ambience.
  4. Network with real millionaires and national active investors (priceless) – Meet the publisher who owns numerous local businesses and has been a California landlord for 25 years plus — she is not a paid employee and has turned down numerous offers to sell Realty411.
  5. Connect with social media mavericks to skyrocket your influence! (valued at ?…. priceless) – Learn to grow your influence online so you attract more deals and more money.

The Total for These Perks is Priceless – Join Us for Two Incredible Days!

IMPORTANT: Guests must be present to receive these benefits. Guests who register, but do not attend, will not receive these valuable perks, which could spark ONE IDEA to seed their next million-dollar harvest.

For information about these events, and or Realty411 magazine, please contact:

Kasey Barrett, 805.693.1497 | email: [email protected]

Visit our multiple websites to read more information about these events or our company:

Realty411, Realty411 Guide, Realty411 Expo

Realty411 Hosts Long Island Expo to Honor East Coast REIA’s Growth & Influence

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JOIN US FOR ONE SPECIAL DAY OF NETWORKING, EDUCATION AND DEALMAKING – TAKE YOUR REI KNOWLEDGE TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL

Don’t miss our complimentary real estate investor networking conference! Realty411 has been providing the resources investors need to be successful since 2007. At this event, Realty411 is spotlighting the work of the East Coast REIA, a long-standing supporter of our publication.

Long Island Real Estate Expo & Networking Conference for Sophisticated Investors

Honoring East Coast REIA

Four Points by Sheraton, 333 S. Service Road, Plainview, NY
333 S. Service Road, Plainview, NY 11803
Saturday, May 5 2018 9:00 AM — 5:00 PM

Discover Tools, Tips and Techniques from TOP National Speakers – Our Goal is to Help You Succeed in Real Estate.

* Mingle with Company Executives

* Meet Local Leaders & Out-of-Area Investors

* We Want & Can Help YOU Succeed

* Bring Lots of Business Cards to Connect

CONNECT – SKYROCKET IN 2018 | BRING YOUR FLYERS FOR OUR “411” PROMOTIONAL BOOTH

We know your time is VALUABLE. Time is the most valuable asset we have. We can always make more money; however, we cannot add more time to our life!

WE URGE YOU TO INVEST QUALITY TIME IN GROWING YOUR BUSINESS, CONNECTIONS, RESOURCES, KNOWLEDGE AND SPHERE OF INFLUENCE.

Hosted by Realty411 – Publisher of National Magazines – Since 2007 our events have attracted fantastic people and companies.

PLEASE CONTACT US FOR SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION: 805.693.1497

All Guests Receive Our Fantastic Publications!

Meet Local Leaders & Industry Giants from Around the Nation

Influential Real Estate People & Business Owners Attending!

Find Potential Partners, New Friends, Build Your Circle of Influence.

Remember Your Net Worth = Your Network

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

AARON ORGANIZATION

REED BLAKE

BUSINESS CAPITAL EXPERTS

EAST COAST REIA

EXP REALTY

HOMEVESTORS OF AMERICA

JAMES E. CLARK

KINGDOM WEALTH PARTNERS

NOTE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

ARMANDO MONTELONGO

QUALIFIED INTERMEDIARY CAPITAL ADVISORS

WILL HOLLY PROPERTY SOLUTIONS

REALTY411 MAGAZINE

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A FANTASTIC DAY AWAITS!

Learn from National Trainer and Performance Coach Carl Schiovone:

“Getting Explosive Results Remodeling and Flipping Properties”

In this exciting segment, we will highlight critical objectives in creating a successful real estate flipping business model. Carl Schiovone will leverage his over 35 years of industry experience to help you fast-track to your desired performance goals. You will leave this segment with a specific action plan you can implement the very next day; you don’t want to miss this one!

OUR SPECIAL SPEAKER LINE-UP WILL HELP YOU ACHIEVE SUCCESS!

* Discover How the Techniques that the Wealthy utilize to increase their return
* Learn How to Create a More Secure Financial Future while Protecting Loved Ones
* Review Examples of How Real Estate Investors Utilize this “Living Benefits Strategy”
* We Promise You Will Never See Real Estate Investing the Same Way Again!

PLUS: Eilene Schiovone, Vice President

Eilene currently manages all operations of our companies and has over 10 years of business and office management experience. Eilene will also be responsible for managing member services. In addition, Eilene is a successful Real Estate Investor and is Project Manager for our property flipping business model.

This is your chance to gain insight into the local and national real estate market as well as gain perspective of some of the top areas around the country to invest in. All guests receive our TOP Investment publications.

Investors: Learn How to Take Better Care of Your Asset with Tips from Will Holly, Owner of One of the Most Well-Known Property Management Companies in the East Coast

Will Holly is an ex-banker who has mastered the real estate industry. Prior to leaving the banking industry, he ascended to become one of the top bankers at Commerce Bank, and is also the former owner of Apex Mortgage. By the age of just 24 years old, Will started a real estate holding company and turned a six-figure profit after just three months in the business. He is one of the most creative deal makers in the tri-state area and currently the owner of the Holly Nance Group, a real estate private equity firm.

Since its inception in 2006, HNG has turned around over 1,000 distressed assets for investors, private lenders and banks. HNG has been nationally recognized as one of our countries top turn-key investment firms. He believes that focusing on important values such as trust, integrity and commitment are what makes any business profitable.”

JASMINE R. WILLOIS – MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE NAP (NOTE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM)

Jasmine R. Willois has owned rentals and FLIPPED out-of-state properties since 2005. She is the investor relations manager for American Home Recovery Fund, the founder of The Note Assistance Program ©, Lady Landlords of San Diego, Lien Lords of Orange County© and an active Realtor in the state of CA. Her companies provide additional security and education on real estate investing, specifically with non-performing notes and retail FLIPS.

Jasmine has been a licensed real estate agent in California since 2004 and continues to do traditional sales and short sales for a small group of clients. With a reputation for the judicious use of resources and result oriented management style her experience with short sales has opened many doors. Combining executive leadership skills, rare team-building strengths and a strong foothold for financial services, Jasmine offers a unique blend of experience. She received her B.A in Economics from California State University at Long Beach, and enthusiastically accepted her first job as an equity trader with Joseph Stevens, in New York, NY.

She emotionally ended her 7-year long career on Wall Street as financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Dean Witter after losing colleagues to the world trade center attacks. An advocate for responsible investing she spends her time educating her audience on conservative real estate cash flow strategies and the abundance of opportunities that lay out side of their backyards.

She offers free education for novice note investors at her Note Lunch & Learn hosted every Thursday from12 noon to 1pm at her Orange County office. Jasmine serves on the board of 2 non profits, Hope Ranch and the National Association of Black Professional Golfers; and proudly sponsors The All Star Golf Tour, Team Joyce and Bec Rawlings UFC fighter. Jasmine enjoys traveling in her spare time traveling and exposing her young ones to the many different cultures our county has on display. She has two cats, 2 dogs, 2 turtles, 16 horses 9 chickens and two children.

James Clark, Attorney at Law – “Making the Jump to Commercial Real Estate”

Most residential real estate investors dream of eventually getting into commercial real estate, owning multi-unit apartments, office buildings and retail properties. The problem is that very few know where to start. Commercial real estate is not difficult, but you need to know the basics to get started.

This presentation will delve into the legal and financial considerations for those looking to make the switch. Whether you’re looking to get into commercial real estate now, or just want to make it a part of your eventual goals, this presentation will give you the roadmap.

MEET YOUR PRIVATE MONEY MAN – MR. REED BLAKE

Reed Blake is the founder of BUSINESS CAPITAL EXPERTS, the fastest growing small business funding company in its area of expertise.

A former Vice President of a firm, who raised over $1 Billion in funding for its clients in 7 years, as well as an accomplished speaker, who has spoken to tens of thousands of people on business funding.

BCE specializes in Unsecured Business Lines of Credit and Unsecured Cash Loans (YES – we can do this for Real Estate Investors!). The BCE team has between 6 and 25 years of experience and the relationships needed to get our clients operating capital, traditional investment funding and to take our client’s companies public.

We can also fund your growth, portfolios and notes…real estate transactions from $25K to $22 Million – this includes residential, industrial and commercial transactions. You will find Mr Blake’s presentation not also enlightening, but also highly entertaining.

* Mingle with Company Executives * Meet Local Leaders & Out of Area Investors
NON-Stop Tips for Real Estate Success ~ Make 2016 Your Year!
We Want & Can Help YOU Succeed. Bring Lots of Cards.
NETWORK – LEARN – CONNECT – SKYROCKET IN 2018

PLUS, MEET THE PUBLISHER – INVESTOR, JOURNALIST, ENTREPRENEUR

Linda Pliagas, CEO of REALTY411 – Owner of the Longest-Running Media Company Publishing Real Estate Resources for Investors.

Realty411 was founded in 2007 by Linda Pliagas, who is the Publisher/CEO. Linda has personally invested in rental properties in five states — all by the age of 38.

Linda has purchased single family homes, multifamily units, vacation rentals, probates, REOs and short sales. Linda Pliagas has worked simultaneously in media and real estate. She began her media career at age 18 as a reporter for her high-school newspaper.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in print journalism from California State University, Long Beach. She was a recipient of the Bobit Magazine Scholarship for her accomplishment in publishing her first national magazine while still at CSULB. She also studied real estate, accounting and general studies at Santa Monica College.

In addition to publishing two national magazines, her first publication — at age 25 — was distributed in bookstores across the nation. Linda also owned a popular local lifestyle newspaper in Marina del Rey, a coastal community in Los Angeles. She has also freelanced and worked as an independent media professional for numerous national magazines, local newspapers, and global websites.

Other Business Ventures:

Linda has been an active landlord in California consecutively since her early 20s. In addition to her family’s ventures in real estate and media, they are also owners of HRS Clocks (Horological Restoration Services) the oldest timepiece repair, restoration and sales shop in Santa Barbara County. HRS serves a select clientele of collectors, and their 40-year-old shop has restored some of the most valuable antique timepieces in existence.

Armando Montelongo, Star of “Flipping Nightmares” and former star of A&E’s “Flip This House”

Armando is the ORIGINAL real estate reality star, and is consistently ranked as one of the most successful Hispanics in business. He is visiting us San Antonio, Texas!

Don’t miss the very rare opportunity to learn directly from the founder of a company who has invested over one billion dollars. Armando has been doing this business longer than most people in the industry. Thi is his passion and it shows.

Starting off with no credit, experience, or knowledge, Armando is now known as one of the top real estate investors in the country. How did he go from living in his family-in-law’s garage to owning a multi-million dollar company?

FLIPPING HOUSES
After deciding to leave California to move back to his hometown in Texas, Armando made his very first deal. His first wholesale introduced him to a whole new world – and it was only the beginning.

As Armando continued buying, rehabbing, and selling more and more properties, he kept in mind what worked and what didn’t work. The more houses he flipped, the more he noticed a pattern. He wrote the pattern out and realized that he had come up with an excellent formula to successfully flip houses. The best part was that he didn’t even have to use his own money!

SHARING THE KNOWLEDGE
In his first 3 years of investing, Armando was able to bring in a net profit of $3 million. As his expertise was increasingly being sought after, Armando has created a multi-million dollar real estate education program that has helped aspirant house flippers. For instance, Armando’s Flip and Grow Rich System teaches you how to find, fund, fix, and flip properties in the most efficient ways.

Residential real estate and in particular, flipping houses, is the most popular way to get started for anyone looking to get into the property game. Armando got his start in real estate by flipping houses and creating his system to gain the highest profit possible. Even though he has branched into other business ventures, Armando is still very active in residential and commercial real estate.

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PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND SPEAKERS, MORE TOPICS WILL BE ADDED SHORTLY!

Local Leaders Unite with Out-of-State REI Experts for Our Spring Coastal Conferences & Expos

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Realty411 Hosts Two Important Southern California REI Events for Investors

In celebration of our new Realty411 and REI Wealth publications, these complimentary conferences will feature breakfast*, raffles and fantastic new education.

Spring is here and Realty411 wants to make sure your portfolio is blossoming as well. To help guide you through the confusing world of investing, the original and California-based realty investor magazine is hosting two all-new events.

While almost all realty conferences and expos charge for admission, sometimes up to hundreds of dollars, Realty411 is giving away 50 FREE TICKETS to the most SERIOUS and MOTIVATED investors in our network.

It is our sincere mission to motivate and educate, and nobody has the incredible line-up of educators we have! Our speakers have been carefully chosen to discuss the most timely topics and profitable niches in the industry today.

First, on Saturday, April 14th, investors will unite in MARINA DEL REY, at the Hilton Garden Inn, located on Admiralty Way.

(RSVP HERE)

Next, on Sunday, April 15th, wealth-builders will unite on the bay in NEWPORT BEACH at the exquisite Balboa Bay Resort.

(RSVP HERE)

NEW LEADERS JUST ADDED TO OUR LINEUP:

Learn with Justin Ford – Difference Maker, Champion, Entrepreneur, Leader, Visionary

DIVERSIFY YOUR PORTFOLIO NOW – From struggle to success, Justin Ford truly lives the saying “It’s not how to start but how you finish.” At the age of 19, with his life in disrepair, Justin made the critical decision to turn it all around. Now at the age of 34, Justin has become a successful Entrepreneur, Business Owner, Real Estate Broker, Investor, Motivational Speaker, TV talk show host, Author, and Mentor.

He has earned numerous achievement awards, and demonstrates daily that talent, drive and ambition really do lead to success. Justin also excels as an inspirational youth and marketplace speaker. People can feel his powerful presence when he walks into the room. He wants to make a difference, and he takes that responsibility extremely seriously. Justin’s passion and desire to see people rise to success leaves a lasting impact as he challenges all to become the champion they were created to be.

Justin lives in Metro Detroit with his wife and four children. The love and support of his family helps fuel his passion for success in all avenues that he pursues.

Justin will introduce our guests to an amazing financial strategy: FOREX. Trading foreign currencies is a trillion-dollar a day industry and individuals, as well as institutions and corporations are capitalizing on movement of currency. All trading can be done on your phone, 24 hours per day. Justin and his team are actively trading on FOREX with a company that has opened up the knowledge and access to trading to average, regular people without a traditional financial background.

PLUS, Learn how to Implement a NEW Strategy into Your Portfolio and LIFE for FINANCIAL FREEDOM and to also diversify your holdings and knowledge. We never stop learning and growing and neither should you.

PLUS, FROM ORLANDO, FLORIDA – Learn How to Profit from Investing in an All-Suite Resort and Spa Near Walt Disney World

Nicholaus Rohrbach began his real estate career in 2003 at the age of 19 when he purchased his first Single Family Residence (SFR). Nick graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in 2005 and acquired an existing Mortgage Company in Orlando, FL of which he managed until 2009. In 2009 Nick decided to pursue a different venture and focused solely on acquiring SFR’s at low costs. After building an extensive long term Real Estate portfolio, Nick began his career with BTI Partners, Inc. – voted South Florida’s ‘Best Builders’ by the Miami Herald and ‘Builders of the Year’ in 2015 and 2016 by the Builder Association of South Florida (BASF).

Nick is currently with The Grove Resort & Spa, located in Orlando, FL. The property is Orlando’s newest residential style all-suite hotel, 3.8 miles from Walt Disney World. An 878 Unit development launching Phase 1 of 184 units, which location provides a global attraction from all markets.

GET THE DEALS YOU NEED, BE THE FIRST TO KNOW.

GET YOUR FREE HOUSE LIST with David Cooper a Las Vegas Foreclosure and REO Expert with Cooper House Deals and MORE!

Some highlights for both events, include:

  • LEARN TO LEVERAGE to maximize profits and minimize risks. Knowing how to navigate the boundaries of credit, cash, and connections is KEY TO getting PAID. At our Coastal Conferences investors will have the opportunity to listen to local and out-of-state finance companies who are ready to INVEST THEIR CASH to help you expand your rehab business, rental portfolio, or your expanding brokerage – both real estate and business finance opportunities are here! Meet Pivotal Capital Inc., Capital Business Experts, and Patch of Land!
  • A KEYNOTE Presentation by JIMMY REED, one of the most prolific and popular investors in Fort Worth, Texas, and founder of the well-known 1REclub investment club. Jimmy will share classic real estate information to take your portfolio to new levels. Jimmy’s WHOLESALE tips can be applied anywhere in the country and will help you get an “insider advantage” in your deal making.
  • TIME FOR TAXES so get ready to take every MAXIMUM legal deduction possible. We have the most sought-after TAX REI EXPERT in the nation, PATRICK JAMES! What makes this SO SPECIAL is that Patrick hardly ever speaks at expos anymore, yet he is making an exception for Realty411. We want to make sure you receive the most beneficial and accurate tax information possible. Remember: It’s not how much you make, but how much you keep!
  • Protect your ASSets by learning information from not one but TWO of the most knowledgeable firms in the country: LEGALLY MINE and FORTUNE DNA. Each organization has their own perspective and will each share unique guidance. Folks, we live in California, the most litigious state America — We all NEED to learn as much about this topic as possible. Do not miss this conference: A few simple steps taken today can protect your family from a legal loss tomorrow!
  • BOOK SMART, BUT BROKE!? It’s discouraging to toil up to eight years at a university and spend so much money on a formal degree, only to live paycheck to paycheck when graduate… JASON KENNEDY can sure relate to that scenario! Jason was supposed to have everything going for him Armed with a Master’s Degree in Education, Jason was well equipped for a career in academia and assumed that he would be sailing smoothly through life… WRONG! He soon realized his basic bills were BARELY getting covered. Jason took MASSIVE ACTION and made the transition from being employed and tied down to living the life of a full-time real estate investor – with TIME FREEDOM! Discover how he did it and how YOU CAN TOO.
  • Not ready for the responsibility that comes with being a landlord? Tired of being a “Weekend Warrior”, juggling rehab projects and a full-time career? Scared of lending your money out for deals you wouldn’t dare touch? Then it’s time to open your mind and portfolio to LAND BANKING IN CALIFORNIA. The Golden State is truly a GOLD MINE, if you know what and where to buy. CHRISTOPHER MEZA, from Real Titan Acquisitions, Inc., is a Los Angeles native with over 15 years of investment experience. With a degree in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, Chris has worked for Fortune 100 companies like IBM and The Boeing Company. Due to his investment skill, he has now retired and spends his time teaching.
  • GARY MASSARI, Best-Selling AMAZON AUTHOR in four different categories, PLUS he is the founder of Make Money Now Real Estate Investors and 30-Minute Millionaire Marketing with over 300 publications!! Gary is a Top Real Estate Investor and Trainer who ran a successful mortgage, peak-performance school and trained over 3000 REALTORS® and loan officers to be income top income performers. He was also the managing partner of the largest mortgage brokerage company in Northern California. Gary is noted for his very popular radio show in the San Francisco Bay area where he taught financial literacy to over 25,000 weekly listeners. Gary is passionate about helping people retire wealthy in rental properties, mortgage free in 5 years! The banks do not want you to learn of his strategies!
  • Why Buy the House when You Can Buy the PAPER and reap even better benefits and MORE MONEY?! Our local expert Jasmine Willois, managing director of the Note Assistance Program, will teach you about the fascinating and profitable world of MORTGAGE NOTES. Jasmine is one of the top educators on this topic in the nation and one of the few women impacting the REI industry. Jasmine is a champion for inclusion in real estate investing, and she empowers others by sharing her knowledge of paper assets.
  • Joining us for the Dallas-area of Texas, learn directly about TAX LIENS with the undisputed master of the Lone Star State: ARNIE ABRAMSON, founder, Texas Tax Sales Resource Group. In this jam-packed presentation, Arnie will reveal for the first time to Realty411 expo guests The Unknowns of Texas Tax Deed Sales. If you have heard of the profitable Tax Lien niche and want to learn more, visit with Arnie at our Newport Beach Conference on Sunday, April 15th.

YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THESE TWO EXCITING AND EDUCATIONAL DAYS! ATTEND ONE OR BOTH IF YOU CAN.

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Stone-Cold, Hard Real Estate Lessons

By

A Disaster of a Deal to Avoid

by Bruce Kellogg

One of the best ways to learn how to profit as a real estate investor is to learn from the mistakes of others. There isn’t a more affordable way to learn this business. We hope the following insight will help readers benefit from their future transactions.

Introduction

This is the story of the property in Fig. 1, which is a 3,800 square foot Victorian house that was built in 1898 ( i.e., age 120). Some years ago, it was converted into five studios and three 1-bedroom apartment units. The purpose of this story is to illustrate many lessons that can be learned about rehab, “flipping”, and syndication.

History

The property was owned by a woman who lived outside the country, an “absentee owner”. She “milked” the property for the cash flow, allowing maintenance to be deferred, and keeping rents low to sustain a steady occupancy. The management company performed to her low standards.

Along Comes “Frank” (pseudonym)

Frank was a newly-minted “real estate entrepreneur”, who had recently completed training in “Apartment Rehab and Re-positioning” by a national trainer. Being a bright fellow and a smooth talker, Frank decided to form a syndication to raise the money needed. He didn’t have any money of his own. (Actually, he was living with relatives!)

The Syndication

According to title records, Frank raised nearly $600,000 from six partners in a Limited-Liability Company (LLC) structure. He gave each partner a security interest in a deed-of-trust that was secondary to a private first loan of $465,000 from a group of dentists who owned “Novocaine LLC”. Frank didn’t care if his partners were “accredited” or not, as long as he got the money for the project.

The Purchase

An LLC, Frank’s investment vehicle, paid $775,000 for the property. (He thought he “stole” it since the per-unit cost was quite low in this particular market. Actually, counting the deferred-maintenance, Frank had overpaid!) With the loan from the dentists, Frank’s partners put in $310,000 plus closing costs. They had a little under $300,000 left for rehab and holding costs.

The “Rehab”

At first glance, the rehab was fairly thorough. New composition roof, laminate and vinyl floors, tile kitchens and showers, new kitchen cabinets and vanities, new vinyl windows, new stoves and refrigerators, new interior and exterior paint. Frank said he spent $200,000 on seven units. For some reason, one unit was not done. (Did Frank run out of money, and the partners said, “NO MORE”?)

On second glance, not so great. Three years on, the cheap/thin laminate floors are peeling. Frank replaced three gorgeous stained-glass windows with cheap imports. (Fig. 2 is one that survived.) The stoves and refrigerators are “discounted/blemished” with some of the blemishes obvious. (The national trainer probably taught Frank this “money-saver”.) The exterior was pressure washed before spraying on the cheap paint, but not scraped or caulked at openings, so it’s looking ragged now.

Selling the “Flip”

All of the tenants were either helped to vacate or offered a rehabilitated unit at about 40% more rent. (That’s how apartment “turnarounds” are done!) Frank listed the apartments for sale for $1.5 million. There were a few showings, but only after the price was reduced below $1.4 million did it go under contract. Even then, two parties backed out based on discouraging inspection reports.

Frank hired a new broker who worked “high-end” homes rather than apartments, and Frank did not have the new broker give the prior inspection reports to the buyers (which is legally required). For some reason the final buyers were not made aware of:

  1. low water pressure (old, clogged pipes)
  2. inadequate electric service
  3. crumbling masonry foundation (not concrete)
  4. termites, wood-eating beetles
  5. dry rot and fungus damage at kitchens and baths
  6. faulty exterior drainage system (basement floods in the rain).                                                                                                                             But the broker made a commission of over $50,000 on the $1.3+ million sale!

Fig. 3

The Current Situation

The present owners are still using the same property manager as the overseas woman, the manager with the low standards. Recently, the owners decided to replace the masonry foundation with a concrete perimeter foundation. They hired a state-licensed contractor, who started work. However, probably to save time and money, neither the manager nor the licensed contractor obtained a permit for the new foundation. Someone, a neighbor probably, complained to Code Enforcement, who issued a “Stop Work Notice”. Fig. 3 shows the boarded-up foundation going into its fourth month.

Additionally, Code Enforcement has “red tagged” the unit that had not been rehabbed. It cannot be rented. Management has removed the range and refrigerator, indicating the unit has been abandoned for the time being.

Conclusions

  • Frank lost money.
  • Frank’s partners lost money
  • Frank has left town
  • The present owners are going to lose lots of money
  • The contractor’s license is in jeopardy for not getting a permit
  • The owners will likely sue the manager, the contractor, and their broker
  • The broker and the property manager could face disciplinary action by the Bureau of Real Estate

List of Lessons – Learn From this Deal

  • Don’t try to flip a 120 year-old Victorian (unless that’s your specialty)!
  • Hire only top-quality property managers (and pay them well).
  • Invest only with experienced syndicators with a proven “track record” and plenty of “means” behind them.
  • Borrow only from “accredited” investors, or those who know you.
  • When buying at a discount, make sure it’s a genuine discount. Corollary: Don’t fall in love with the “opportunity”.
  • Rehab with quality materials and workmanship.
  • When buying or selling, use brokers or agents with the appropriate specialty.
  • Invest in all appropriate inspection reports when buying.
  • Obtain permits for all construction work/repairs where permits are required.

About the author: Bruce Kellogg has been a REALTOR® and investor for 35 years. He has transacted about 500 properties for clients, and about 300 properties for himself in 12 California counties