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SWFL REIA General Meeting

When: August 21st, 2024

Topic: When Builders Bail on You: A Guide for Investors

When a builder fails to complete construction on a house, it can be a stressful and challenging situation for an investor. Join us at the SWFL REIA meeting to discuss strategies for dealing with builders who fail to complete your home. Learn how to protect your investments and find solutions in this challenging situation.

Speaker: Craig Evans, Douglas Brooke Homes, Founder & CEO

Craig Evans, the owner of Douglas Brooke Homes, is a licensed Building Contractor in the State of Florida with nearly 30 years of construction experience including: Residential, Commercial and Municipal. A third generation builder, he has worked front line activities through management as a subcontractor, laborer, foreman, superintendent, project manager, midlevel manager, and executive management, truly learning the business from the ground up. Craig has successfully grown multiple companies into quality brands by focusing on adding value to every facet of the project and not letting details go unnotice

Speaker: Dylan Shea, Guardian Legal

Dylan Shea is an experienced and knowledgeable attorney, who works with clients to develop comprehensive plans that will help to secure and protect their assets for present and future generations.

Dylan graduated from the University of Florida Levin College of Law with his Juris Doctorate and has been practicing law in Florida for over 11 years. Before going to law school he worked in general contracting and development, building mixed use developments, multi-family and single family houses. His legal experience, combined with years of business expertise, allows Dylan to help his clients understand their legal rights, financial goals, and other important factors involved in protecting their families, assets and business interests.

As an advocate for his clients, Dylan works diligently on their behalf to ensure that all of their legal needs are met. He takes the time to fully understand the needs of his clients and provides individualized solutions tailored to their unique situations.

Speaker: Ian Voakes, Voakes Construction LLC

Mr. Voakes is a Licensed General Contractor, & founder of Voakes Construction LLC. His experience includes 27 years in construction, and 20 years experience as an entrepreneur. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, he started at the way bottom and worked seven years as a laborer learning building systems hands on.Mr. Voakes has developed multiple business skill sets required to compete in the highly fragmented arena of construction. Mr. Voakes' top priorities in business are to create buildings that people love, and to create an excellent experience for his clients. Ask him today, how he can help and assist you with your goals. Mr. Voakes looks forward in collaborating and connecting with liked minded individuals/ professionals.Mr. Voakes is also an accomplished Real Estate Investor, Builder, and small track developer. He has flipped over 100 homes, and has a rental portfolio that he manages in multiple states. Mr. Voakes is a family man, has been married for 10 years and has a 4 year old daughter.