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Please join us for a beautiful day outdoors playing yard games, REI games, and hanging out with the rest of the community. We will be providing delicious food for you to enjoy! Feel free to bring family members! We are offering a subsidized price of $7.50 per person, with children under 10 being free. If you are an active member of CAREIA, you may pay online by visiting: https://careia.starchapter.com/meet-reg1.php?id=62

Don't RSVP on Meetup use the link above please.

The West Shelter at the Blackwell Forest Preserve located off Butterfield Rd. (Rt. 56) in Warrenville. The entrance is on the North side of Rt. 56 just West of Winfield Rd.
We are looking forward to celebrating another year in real estate success with you!

CAREIA is proud to have Ron Plonis of Spirit Properties speak about Ways to Source Deals.

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Ron is an expert at finding ways to source deals in this market. Under his guidance, his companies have Acquired, Renovated and sold over 348 properties from 2006 to 2018. In addition, he has an extensive background in renovating apartment buildings, property management, and turnkey investing. You do not want to miss this!
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This is a Member's & Non-Member's Event
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Whether you own 200 units or have no real estate experience, anyone who has an interest in real estate investing is invited to attend our General Meeting. Each month a different speaker will share information on topics relating to the many aspects of investing in real estate and being a landlord. Our General Meetings provide a great opportunity to network with experienced real estate investors from all over the Chicago land area. We also have an extensive real estate library for our members to use. The General Meeting is held on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Want to learn more about CAREIA & Real Estate Investing? Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoAreaREIA/).

When: Second Monday of every month from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

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Structured Networking (A) at 6:30 - 7 p.m.

Registration opens at 6:45 - 7:30 p.m.

Doors open | Open Library | Refreshments | Open Networking at 7:00 - 7:20 p.m.

Meeting Updates and Introductions at 7:20 - 7:30 p.m.

Speaker Presentation at 7:35 - 9 p.m.

Speaker Q & A at 9 - 9:15 p.m.

Closeout at 9:15 -9:20 p.m.

Open Networking | New Memberships | Open Library at 9:20 - 10 p.m.

Event Ends at 10 p.m.

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Cost: Admission is $15.00 for non-members. Free for members. No children under 15-years old allowed at this event. Cash, Check or Credit Cards accepted. You can always become a member of CAREIA for just $99.00 a yr.

New memberships can be accepted at this General Meeting. Cash, Check or Credit Cards accepted.

FYI: We're a Not For Profit. We Educate You; We Don't Sell You.

**Attention Vendors: No Product Literature or Business Cards are allowed at our General Meetings or Networking Nights.

***************Disclaimer***************

If you would like to reach our members in more ways than just networking and attending CAREIA sanctioned events, we have a great Vendor Membership program for you. Not only do you get to attend all of our meetings for free, but we will maximize your companies exposure by advertising extensively to our already large and growing membership base, showcase you and your business at our general meetings, and, allow your company to sponsor workshops that can help our member's see what kind of value you bring to the table while building credibility for yourself. Please contact our Vendor Chairperson at our General Meeting or via E-mail for more information: [email protected]

Thank you for your cooperation

Hi @Joy Williams, 

We would love to see you there! You can pre-register and purchase your ticket here: http://careia.org/meetinginfo.php?id=50

Or, you can also purchase a ticket at event.  

CAREIA is excited to have Brie Schmidt share her extensive knowledge of Real Estate.

Brie worked in corporate sales from 2005 to 2014 when she left the corporate world and became a full-time Real Estate Investor. She currently owns over 90 units and is the Managing Broker of Second City Real Estate.

Brie is very knowledgeable about analyzing potential properties and calculating ROI, as well as best practices when marketing and leasing rental properties.

In addition, Brie is also a Co-Founder of The Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit, a non-profit education summit for real estate investors. This three-day annual event provides new to experienced investors with the tools and connections necessary to build a Real Estate Business. For more information on this event please go to: www.midwestresummit.com

This is a Member's & Non-Member's Event

Whether you own 200 units or have no real estate experience, anyone who has an interest in real estate investing is invited to attend our General Meeting. Each month we have a different speaker share information on topics relating to the many aspects of investing in real estate and being a landlord. Our General Meetings provide a great opportunity to network with experienced real estate investors from all over the Chicago land area. We also have an extensive real estate library for our members to use. The General Meeting is held on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Want to learn more about CAREIA & Real Estate Investing? Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoAreaREIA/).

When: Second Monday of every month from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

-----------------------AGENDA------------------------

Structured Networking (A) at 6:30 - 7 p.m.

Registration opens at 6:45 - 7:30 p.m.

Doors open | Open Library | Refreshments | Open Networking at 7:00 - 7:20 p.m.

Meeting Updates and Introductions at 7:20 - 7:30 p.m.

Speaker Presentation at 7:35 - 9 p.m.

Speaker Q & A at 9 - 9:15 p.m.

Closeout at 9:15 -9:20 p.m.

Open Networking | New Memberships | Open Library at 9:20 - 10 p.m.

Event Ends at 10 p.m.

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Cost: Admission is $15.00 for non-members. Free for members. No children under 15-years old allowed at this event. Cash, Check or Credit Cards accepted. You can always become a member of CAREIA for just $99.00 a yr.

New memberships can be accepted at this General Meeting. Cash, Check or Credit Cards accepted.

FYI: We're a Not For Profit. We Educate You; We Don't Sell You.

**Attention Vendors: No Product Literature or Business Cards are allowed at our General Meetings or Networking Nights.

***************Disclaimer***************

If you would like to reach our members in more ways than just networking and attending CAREIA sanctioned events, we have a great Vendor Membership program for you. Not only do you get to attend all of our meetings for free, but we will maximize your companies exposure by advertising extensively to our already large and growing membership base, showcase you and your business at our general meetings, and, allow your company to sponsor workshops that can help our member's see what kind of value you bring to the table while building credibility for yourself. Please contact our Vendor Chairperson at our General Meeting or via E-mail for more information: [email protected]

Thank you for your cooperation

March Topic: It's Personal! This month we are learning about the impacts of preparing rentals for Maximum Profitability.

- Key Note Speakers: Meghan McCallum - Meghan is an REI specialist for spotting upcoming trends and skilled in maximizing opportunities in any Market. Meghan has been featured on a number of podcasts and area REI Clubs, as well as a key contributor on BiggerPockets.

- This is a Member's & Non-Member's Event

- Whether you own 200 units or have no real estate experience, anyone who has an interest in real estate investing is invited to attend our General Meeting. Each month a different speaker will share information on topics relating to the many aspects of investing in real estate and being a landlord. Our General Meetings provide a great opportunity to network with experienced real estate investors from all over the Chicago land area. We also have an extensive real estate library for our members to use. The General Meeting is held on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Want to learn more about CAREIA & Real Estate Investing? Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoAreaREIA/).

When: Second Monday of every month from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

-----------------------AGENDA------------------------

Structured Networking (A) at 6:30 - 7 p.m.

Registration opens at 6:45 - 7:30 p.m.

Doors open | Open Library | Refreshments | Open Networking at 7:00 - 7:20 p.m.

Meeting Updates and Introductions at 7:20 - 7:30 p.m.

Speaker Presentation at 7:35 - 9 p.m.

Speaker Q & A at 9 - 9:15 p.m.

Close out at 9:15 -9:20 p.m.

Open Networking | New Memberships | Open Library at 9:20 - 10 p.m.

Event Ends at 10 p.m.

-----------------------------------------------------

Cost: Admission is $15.00 for non-members. Free for members. No children under 15-years old allowed at this event. Cash, Check or Credit Cards accepted. You can always become a member of CAREIA for just $99.00 a yr.

New memberships can be accepted at this General Meeting. Cash, Check or Credit Cards accepted.

FYI: We're a Not For Profit. We Educate You; We Don't Sell You.

**Attention Vendors: No Product Literature or Business Cards are allowed at our General Meetings or Networking Nights.

***************Disclaimer***************

If you would like to reach our members in more ways than just networking and attending CAREIA sanctioned events, we have a great Vendor Membership program for you. Not only do you get to attend all of our meetings for free, but we will maximize your companies exposure by advertising extensively to our already large and growing membership base, show case you and your business at our general meetings, and, allow your company to sponsor workshops that can help our member's see what kind of value you bring to the table while building credibility for yourself. Please contact our Vendor Chairperson at our General Meeting or via E-mail for more information: [email protected]

Thank you for your cooperation

Details

This months topic: 

Sourcing deals in Today's Market and Creative Deal Structuring. You will learn techniques for finding opportunities both on and off-market, as well as ideas you may not have considered for partnering or splitting the profits of a real estate transaction.

- Key Note Speakers:

- Rosario Terracciano - Clickinveest

- Rosario began his Real Estate career in 2003 when he left the finance industry and partnered with a local Real Estate broker specializing in destressed real estate. Now in his 15th year working exclusively in investment Real Estate, Rosario is excited to share the Clickinveset system he pioneered.

- Gary K Davidson - Castle Law

- Gary has extensive experience working on land use, zoning and development issues and is a frequent lecturer at numerous Real Estate investor seminars. *This is a Members & Non-Member's event. When: Monday, February 12th from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

-----------------------AGENDA------------------------

Structured Networking (A) at 6:30 - 7 p.m.

Registration opens at 6:45 - 7:30 p.m.

Doors open | Open Library | Refreshments | Open Networking at 7:00 - 7:20 p.m.

Meeting Updates and Introductions at 7:20 - 7:30 p.m.

Speaker Presentation at 7:35 - 9 p.m.

Speaker Q & A at 9 - 9:15 p.m.

Close out at 9:15 -9:20 p.m.

Open Networking | New Memberships | Open Library at 9:20 - 10 p.m.

Event Ends at 10 p.m.

-----------------------------------------------------

Cost: Admission is $15.00 for non-members. Free for members. No children under 15-years old allowed at this event. Cash, Check or Credit Cards accepted. You can always become a member of CAREIA for just $99.00 a yr.

New memberships can be accepted at this General Meeting. Cash, Check or Credit Cards accepted.

FYI: We're a Not For Profit. We Educate You; We Don't Sell You.

**Attention Vendors: No Product Literature or Business Cards are allowed at our General Meetings or Networking Nights.

***************Disclaimer***************

If you would like to reach our members in more ways than just networking and attending CAREIA sanctioned events, we have a great Vendor Membership program for you. Not only do you get to attend all of our meetings for free, but we will maximize your companies exposure by advertising extensively to our already large and growing membership base, show case you and your business at our general meetings, and, allow your company to sponsor workshops that can help our member's see what kind of value you bring to the table while building credibility for yourself. Please contact our Vendor Chairperson at our General Meeting or via E-mail for more information: [email protected]

Thank you for your cooperation

@Ted Kuhlmann This event is taking place at the Hyatt in Lisle on January 8th, 2018. 

Doors open at 6:30 PM. Hope to see you there. 

Non-Member price: $15.00

Address: 1400 Corporetum Drive Lisle, Illinois 60532

Rehabber's Night! | A Member's & Non-Member's Event

Topic: Rehabbers Night
We have invited our speakers below to share a little bit about themselves and the companies they represent and answer any questions you may have.   

Key Note Speakers:
- Matt Tredup | Sherwin Williams paints and stains
- Kelly Farley | Rebuilding Exchange
- Jackie Testa | Pro Services ADM for Floor & Decor.

Whether you own 200 units or have no real estate experience, anyone who has an interest in real estate investing is invited to attend our General Meeting. Each month a different speaker will share information on topics relating to the many aspects of investing in real estate and being a landlord. Our General Meetings provide a great opportunity to network with experienced real estate investors from all over the Chicago land area. We also have an extensive real estate library for our members to use. The General Meeting is held on the 2nd Monday of each month.

-----------------------AGENDA------------------------

Structured Networking (A) at 6:30 - 7 p.m.

Registration opens at 6:45 - 7:30 p.m.

Doors open | Open Library | Refreshments | Open Networking at 7:00 - 7:20 p.m.

Meeting Updates and Introductions at 7:20 - 7:30 p.m.

Speaker Presentation at 7:35 - 9 p.m.

Speaker Q & A at 9 - 9:15 p.m.

Closeout at 9:15 -9:20 p.m.

Open Networking | New Memberships | Open Library at 9:20 - 10 p.m.

Event Ends at 10 p.m.

-----------------------------------------------------

Cost: Admission is $15.00 for non-members. Free for members. No children under 15-years old allowed at this event. Cash, Check or Credit Cards accepted. You can always become a member of CAREIA for just $99.00 a yr.

New memberships can be accepted at this General Meeting. Cash, Check or Credit Cards accepted.

FYI: We're a Not For Profit. We Educate You; We Don't Sell You.

**Attention Vendors: No Product Literature or Business Cards are allowed at our General Meetings or Networking Nights.

***************Disclaimer***************

If you would like to reach our members in more ways than just networking and attending CAREIA sanctioned events, we have a great Vendor Membership program for you. Not only do you get to attend all of our meetings for free, but we will maximize your companies exposure by advertising extensively to our already large and growing membership base, showcase you and your business at our general meetings, and, allow your company to sponsor workshops that can help our member's see what kind of value you bring to the table while building credibility for yourself. Please contact our Vendor Chairperson at our General Meeting or via E-mail for more information: [email protected]

Thank you for your cooperation

Member's & Non-member's Event

What do we do?
A Great opportunity to interact with other members, discuss real estate deals, get new ideas, and share our successes. Meet new people in a more relaxed atmosphere. To learn more about CAREIA, follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoAreaREIA/).

When: The 4th Monday of every month. 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Cost: FREE EVENT!!!!!
(Food and beverage optional)
New memberships can be taken at this event.

Where: Fuddruckers 1500 Branding Lane, Downers Grove. IL 60515

Member's & Non-member's Event

What do we do?
A Great opportunity to interact with other members, discuss real estate deals, get new ideas, and share our successes. Meet new people in a more relaxed atmosphere. To learn more about CAREIA, follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoAreaREIA/).

When: The 4th Monday of every month. 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Cost: FREE EVENT!!!!!
(Food and beverage optional)
New memberships can be taken at this event.

Where: Fuddruckers 1500 Branding Lane, Downers Grove, IL 60515