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Making Money with Land
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- 03/19/26 06:30PM - 10:00PM America/Los_Angeles
- Pacific Stay Hotel in West Covina, 3223 E Garvey Ave N West Covina, California 91791
- Free
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- Join the Greater Los Angeles Real Estate Investors Association (GLAREIA) on Thursday, March 19, 2026, for a practical and forward-thinking session titled “Making Money with Land” This event will walk you through the core drivers behind increasing real estate value, why raw land can be a powerful (and often overlooked) investment play, and how entitlements work—what they are, why they matter, and strategies for navigating them.
- The Only 4 Ways to Increase Real Estate Value
- Why Raw Land?
- Entitlements: What They Are and Strategies
- Typical Process
- Project Structures
- Raising Capital for Land Projects
- Exit Strategies
- High Returns & Associated Risks
- Why Investors Participate
You’ll also learn the typical step-by-step process behind land projects, how deals are commonly structured, and what it really takes to raise capital for these opportunities. The speaker will break down realistic exit strategies, the potential for high returns (and the risks that come with them), and why investors choose to participate in land projects in the first place so you leave with a clearer framework for evaluating and pursuing your next land opportunity.
The evening includes networking, expert insights, and free attendance and parking at the Pacific Stay Hotel in West Covina.
About Steve
Steve Matley brings over 25 years of leadership, management, and real estate development experience across commercial, residential, institutional, and public works projects. He has served as a general contractor, senior project manager for an ENR Top 50 firm, and vice president of land acquisition, successfully delivering projects ranging from high-rises and master-planned communities to infrastructure and public works. A seasoned business owner and expert witness, Steve has managed and developed projects exceeding $500 million in value and currently serves as President of Coast 2 Coast Equities, Inc., operating across four states. He is also an accomplished speaker, educator, and industry leader, serving as Chair of Construction Management Programs at NewSchool of Architecture & Design and holding multiple professional certifications and advanced degrees, including an MBA from Chapman University.
Coast 2 Coast Equities, Inc. takes a human-centered approach to real estate investing, land entitlement, and development. For decades, the company has helped address California’s affordable housing shortage by delivering approved lots for entry-level homes near key employment centers, enabling hundreds of families to achieve homeownership in emerging communities. Coast 2 Coast Equities also pursues land acquisition and development projects in high-growth markets in Texas (San Antonio–Austin corridor) and Florida (Tallahassee–Jacksonville corridor).
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VENUE:
Pacific Stay Hotel
3223 East Garvey Ave North
West Covina, CA 91791
PARKING: Plenty of FREE parking available.