06/05/24 11:00AM - 01:00PM America/New_York
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Three fisherman Seafood Restaurant, private room, 13021 N Cleveland Ave North Fort Myers, Florida 33903
$25

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When: June 5th, 2024

The doors will open at 11:00 AM, allowing you to enjoy your meal and engage in valuable conversations. Use this opportunity to build connections, exchange ideas, and establish professional relationships. The formal meeting starts at noon.

Topic: Navigating Real Estate Investing: Insights from Brendt Vitale’s Journey

Join Brendt Vitale, an experienced real estate investor and property manager in Lee County, as he shares his journey from a career in day trading to becoming the owner of 28 units across single-family and multifamily properties. This session will delve into Brendt’s hands-on experience in the rental market, where he honed his skills through trial and error, tackling the diverse demands of property management.

Brendt, a licensed real estate agent with Premiere Plus Realty Co., focuses primarily on local property management. He emphasizes the importance of collaborating with other experts to gain valuable insights and share lessons learned. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin Whitewater with a degree in economics and a minor in military science, Brendt’s diverse background includes running a successful videotaping business, winning awards for documentary videos, and serving 32 years in the US Army Reserve, retiring as a Colonel.

Discover how Brendt’s initial plan to earn a living through day trading shifted to real estate investing upon moving to Fort Myers in 2011. Learn from his experiences purchasing his first duplex, then a triplex, and continuing to expand his portfolio with a goal of adding two properties per year. Brendt will discuss the challenges he faced, from maintenance and repairs to tenant issues and vendor relationships, and how he streamlined these processes over time.

Explore the benefits of transitioning daily management responsibilities to a professional company and the strategies Brendt uses to maintain and grow his investment portfolio. Gain valuable insights on overcoming uncertainties and hesitations in real estate investing, and learn practical tips for aspiring property managers and investors.