All Forum Posts by: Kathleen E.

It's always been inspiring for me to hear how other investors have achieved success in real estate investing. Often, it it's more of a winding road than a straight path. If you're a Rookie wondering if this is something you'll actually be able to do, join us to hear how one investor has achieved success despite several roadblocks.

Like many investors, Deborah started out with little indication this was a career that would work for her. Tonight she'll share how she overcame several obstacles using creative financing; she'll offer ideas for how you can do the same and answer all your questions. She'll explore:

· Her personal journey to success

· Getting started with the best resources and tools

· Subject To as a favorite saving grace

· The MERP Deal

· Preparing for a Short Sale explosion

Deborah Myers started investing in 2008 with no credit, no money, no connections or reputation, no education and no knowledge of how to invest in real estate. She began with self-education, completed dozens of transactions and eventually progressed to some high-level coaching and mentoring. New to NWA, she is eager to share some of her success stories and how others can achieve their dreams through real estate

Hard to believe it's almost 2023, but for investors who may need to make adjustments to their portfolio, we wanted to give you enough time to make those changes for this year - or next.

Our Panel of Pros will offer suggestions that can save you money, enhance your portfolio and remind you of those annual maintenance tasks to preserve the value of your assets. They'll discuss:

• Tax savings tips in time to make needed adjustments
• Legal review of your portfolio for possible consolidation
• Property maintenance tips for more efficient operations
• How last year's performance can lead to next year's goals
• Best guesses for 2023 Real Estate Market

Paul Younger comes to us with a wealth of real estate experience and has leveraged his practice as a real estate attorney to start TWS Title Company. Paul has advised many of our investors on the legal, financial and now title aspects of closing real estate transactions. A well-rounded speaker and great networker.

Wes Fikes is the owner of North Forty Realty, North Forty Property Management and North Forty Construction located in Bentonville. He's a well-diversified real estate Broker, and cash flow investor with a portfolio of single and multi-family properties and Limited Partner interests in 1,900+ doors located in AR, NC, SC, KY and TX.

Jennifer Langhover is Branch Manager at Highlands Mortgage. She started her career with Lindsey, purchased Cornerstone Mortgage Group and has transitioned to running the Highlands office in Rogers. Exceptionally knowledgeable about the ever-changing loan programs, Jennifer is known for personalized customer service and going to bat for our members.

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• October 27, 2022
• 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
• San Miguel Mexican Grill - Fayetteville

One of the things our developers tell us is that zoning regulations in most municipalities prevents them from being able to build with flexibility. Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) and Planned Residential Developments (PRDs) are designed to address that issue.

Developed to ease some of the zoning regulations in order to promote creativity, PUDs/PRDs can be designed for project as small as one acre! They can be created to address a specific purpose such as Affordable Housing or Mixed use and are used to implement community development goals.

Tonight we bring you a multi-talented, seasoned pro to explore this creative tool for our current crazy market. He'll share:

• What exactly are PUDs/PRDs
• Who can develop them
• When does it make sense
• What criteria must you meet
• Pros and Cons of this tool

Mark Cloud wears many "real estate" hats. Vice President of Commercial Lending for First National Bank NWA, Founder of Integrated Solutions Group providing design and construction consulting for architects, investors and developers. In January, Mark was appointed to the Springdale Planning Commission.

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It's a stressful time for everyone with lots of uncertainties, maintenance issues, money and sometimes drama. Having a good lease can make a difference, but having a checklist and a few tips can make the transition a little easier.

This month we're bringing you a seasoned property manager with some strategies to keep you on track for a quick, efficient turnover process. Savvy landlords know we all make mistakes, but they don't have to be yours. We'll explore:

• Enforcing the lease
• Hidden costs
• Tips for minimizing the timeline
• Strategies to reduce the turnover "negotiations"
• What you may want to include in your next lease

Nick Slagle is owner of Home Roots Property Management, a real estate broker and a landlord. As such, he’s seen most every repair/maintenance scenario and has developed best practices to minimize time and cost to resolve them. Nick understands the downside of vacancy and value of maintenance. He's a great addition to your team.

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October 04, 2022, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

@ Whole Hog Cafe ~ Bentonville

Perhaps the most important thing a Rookie can learn is how to "Run the Numbers". We're going back to basics this month and bringing you a seasoned investor who will take you through the analysis process.

For the most part, the numbers are the same, but every investor has their own process for getting to the bottom line. That's why we like to present this program with a variety of investors. You'll learn something different from each one and gain a new perspective each time. Tonight we'll explore:

• The basic formulas you must master
• Other key numbers to help you think like an Investor
• Three key numbers you need to negotiate a good deal
• Other factors impacting the bottom line
• What this investor has seen in today's market

Ryan Wegerer is a seasoned investor specializing in single- and small multi-family properties across NWA. With a strong passion for real estate, he enjoys helping newer investors get their start whether it be buy & hold, short term rentals or flips. Ryan is an agent with the investor-friendly team, Blackstone & Company.

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Many of our smart, creative investors who find today's market scarce and overpriced are looking at mobile homes as a lucrative alternative.

Yes, there's a learning curve with wells and septic, but the options expand exponentially outside our NWA municipalities. Mobile Home parks are actual gold mines for the savvy investor.

Tonight we're trying a new format - what I'm calling a Peer Discussion. Rather than have one "expert" presenter, we'll invite several investors with experience in the topic at hand; in this case Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks. We think this will be a fun, collaborative event for all. We'll explore:

• Existing vs New Build
• Where to find them
• Can you rehab a mobile home
• What do the numbers look like
• Cautionary tales from real deals

Since we won't have just one speaker, here are the investors who will share their stories, good and bad, to ensure an informed, lively discussion. Feel free to jump in with your own experiences, questions, ideas or comments.

Here's the group who'll get us started:

Priscilla Gamble, Investor
Kari Hodges, Executive Broker, Pedigree Realty
Seth Ellsworth, Investor

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We all know Cash Flow is important, but how you get it, nurture and keep it is less understood. Turns out - it can flow in two directions!

Today, we're going to hear from one of our savvy investors whose spent a good deal of time thinking about this, practicing in his own portfolio and sharing a few strategies he's learned along the way for growing Cash Flow and keeping it headed in the right direction. We'll explore:

• Sources for interest rate shopping
• How to find an investor-friendly lender
• Building banker relationships
• Approaching private lenders
• What is a Negative Interest Rate

Pasha Maleknia is a local investor with a background helping Walmart with Real Estate market and feasibility research. Pasha and his wife have been honing creative funding strategies while investing in long term rentals, Airbnb, flipping and wholesaling. He uses his instagram page @techie.realestate to share his real estate journey.

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Meetings Now In-Person & Open To All ~ Non-Members: $20 Door Charge ~ Members Always Free

While there are still Deals to be found in NWA, some of our savvy investors are looking in nearby areas with higher returns and greater inventory. This month, find out what's going on outside NWA.

While there are risks to investing in areas where you can't "drive by" on a regular basis, the potential to increase your portfolio can be very attractive. Our Panel of Pros will share some of the pros and cons of nearby communities you may want to consider. They'll explore:

• Due diligence in other localities
• Our neighbors in the River Valley
• Case study in Mountain Home
• Mobile Home parks in Missouri
• Oklahoma/Siloam Springs Market
• Do's and Don'ts in a Remote locale

Rhonda Rowell is a seasoned investor currently residing in the Ft. Smith area. A retired Army Lt Colonel, she began investing while still in the army and hasn't stopped since. Rhonda frequently attends rei seminars where she has met like-minded investors. After much discussion, several of them began pooling their resources to invest across the country.

Joy Hagerty is an experienced investor – and tenacious overachiever. Starting with 15 years at WalMart, Joy earned an MBA and CPA. She is a Realtor working exclusively with investors. Beginning her investing career with a short term rental rehab, Joy has grown her residential portfolio to 30+ doors and entered the storage-commercial market.

Chaia Zellermeyer earned her success through persistence, diligent research and writing more offers than anyone else. While working a “J O B” job, Chaia started with residential flips, fearlessly moved on to building, developing and now working on commercial projects. Her specialty is using joint ventures to leverage her resources to grow her portfolio.

Jon Jouvenaux is President of BBB Septic and Portable Toilets. An active investor for 15+ years, he brings the perfect combination of knowledgeable expertise in all things septic and the instincts and know-how of a savvy investor. Jon has been a Champion of REI NWA, a mentor and guide to many investors and is well-respected in the NWA community.

With residential inventory so low, you may have wondered what the Commercial market is doing. There's no doubt it's a different world; different numbers, lenders and Realtors. This month we're bring you a seasoned agent with years of experience in the commercial market

As a Rookie, you may not think you can break into the commercial market, but smart investors look for opportunities where they can find them. The first step to any successful investment is to learn as much as you can - from someone who knows the industry and has invested themselves. Join us as we explore:

• How the commercial market differs from residential
• Some terms you'll want to understand
• Basic analytic tools for commercial deals
• Strategies a Rookie can use to enter this market
• What a commercial agent can do to assist

MC Chitsazan wears many hats. An investor, real estate agent, insurance agency owner and currently City Council member for Cave Springs. He has been a mentor to many investors, aspiring entrepreneurs and excels at bringing together the resources and connections needed to build successful teams.