All Forum Posts by: Kathleen E.

Looking for a way to grow your portfolio in a tough market? Check out the AR Tax Lien Auction held this year in July!

Each year Arkansas auctions tax-delinquent properties that have been claimed by the state. There are great opportunities here, but also a few "Buyer Beware" warnings you need to understand.

We're bringing you the people who actually run the auction from the Commissioner of State Lands office who will walk you through the process. Then, local attorney Paul Younger will explain post-auction title work - just in case you win! They will explore:

· How properties become delinquent

· Cool online listing of all available parcels

· How the auction works

· What happens if you win

· Perfecting the title

Here's the 2025 schedule for when and where auctions will be held. One tip: Don't Be Late - They move fast!

   July 23, 10 am Scott & Sebastian Counties

   Ft Smith Convention Center Exhibit Hall, 55 S 7th St, Ft. Smith

   July 24, 10 am Logan ~ Franklin ~ Crawford Counties

   AR Tech University ~ Ozark Student Services & Conference Center

   Bldg 7, Room 117A ~ 1700 Helberg Lane ~ Ozark

   August 20, 10 am Benton & Washington Counties

   Holiday Inn & NWA Convention Ctr, 1500 S 48th St, Springdale

   August 21, 10 am Carrol & Madison Counties,

   Inn of the Ozark Convention Ctr ~ 207 W Van Buren ~ Eureka Springs

Lisa Pelton has been with the Commissioner of State Lands for over 35 years. As the AR Real Estate Administrator and, Lisa oversees the collection and sale of tax delinquent property. She is the go-to person for buying tax delinquent property.

Justin Phillips has been with the Commissioner of State Lands office for 12 years, and currently serves as the Director of the Real Estate Division. He oversees staff responsible for public and online auctions as well as redemptions and deed Recording.

Paul Younger comes to us with a wealth of real estate experience. He has leveraged his law practice 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.

The Commercial market is Hot right now. While the numbers are a bit different, there are deals available for every level of investor. Join us to discover if Commercial is right for you!

Our Commercial Pro will dive into the mechanics of successful commercial investing and how to make it work for for you. Whether you've already invested in Commercial or are wondering it it's right for you, you will gain valuable insights from our trusted Pro. He'll explore:

• Hot Asset Classes in Commercial today
• Moving from Residential to Commercial
• A quick guide to Commercial Underwriting
• Commercial Due Diligence
• Prepping your first Commercial Deal

Stephen Mansfield is a Commercial Broker with Coldwell Banker. Experienced as a Wall Street Mortgage Security Trader, commercial investor, property manager, underwriter and ground-up developer, Steve is dedicated to introducing "non-experts" to this lucrative segment of the market.

Most credit advice is based on W-2 type income streams and finding advice for leveraging investor income can be difficult. Our trusted lender shares how to manage sporadic revenue to boost your funding opportunities.

This month, we're bringing you an investor-friendly lender with 20+ years of experience in residential and commercial lending. Kyle will offer tips on how investment income can increase your credit score, enhance your ability to fund the next Deal, and increase your rei network. He'll discuss:

• How Investor income can affect your credit
• Tips for leveraging windfall income to fund your next Deal
• What Not To Do to hamper your credit standing
• Using the Win to build more investor relationships

Kyle Pattillo is a Community President at Farmers and Merchants Bank in Bentonville, a real estate broker, appraiser and advisor to many of our members. With an emphasis on residential and commercial construction and development lending, Kyle has earned the title of Trusted Lender.

Lots of changes in NWA lately. We're bringing you updates on Bills passed in the AR Legislative Session, changes in NWA insurance and lobbying efforts for landlords. This information affects ALL NWA Investors. Don't miss out!

Hear from AR Representative Robin Lundstrum about promising Bills passes this Session. Insurance industry leader, Bryan Clinkscales will give us insights into how insurance companies are handling multiple events and Bill Jones from the Landlord Assoc of AR will discuss lobby efforts statewide.  They'll discuss: 

Review of AR Legislative Session
Forecast for commercial & residential insurance
What influencers are hearing and recommending
Possible red flags in NWA booming economy
Tips on navigating 2025

Have your jobsites been visited by ICE? If they came to your job, would you know what to do? Bring your questions and hear from an experienced attorney skilled in immigration law.

Our speaker has earned a national reputation as a skilled immigration attorney. Nathan will explain your rights and liabilities and those of your workers He'll share:

• What authority ICE has
• The records you should have on file
• Information your employees/contractors should have available
• What happens if ICE visits your site
• Your business and personal liability

Nathan Bogart is a founding partner of Bogart, Small & Duell and has litigated cases in federal and immigration courts nationwide. He is a visiting law professor at UA and active in their Immigration Clinic. Nathan co-hosts a local podcast and provides commentary on thorny immigration topics.

The real estate market is shifting—are you ready to adapt and thrive? Join REI NWA for an exclusive one-day seminar designed to equip you with the strategies needed to succeed in challenging conditions.

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, this seminar will provide valuable insights into market trends, risk management, and long-term investment strategies. Attendees will gain actionable knowledge, connect with like-minded professionals, and walk away with a roadmap to success—no shortcuts, just proven strategies.

What You’ll Gain:
✅ Expert insights on navigating market uncertainty
✅ Practical strategies for sustainable real estate investing
✅ Networking with industry professionals and potential partners
✅ Exclusive opportunities to engage with REI NWA's investor community

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow in an ever-changing market. Secure your spot today!

Finding a duplex today is tough enough – making the numbers work is even harder! How does that compare with building new in today’s market?

Charlie and Elizabeth have done both rehab and new build. They will share their wisdom: successes and failures, tips and tricks they’ve developed and how they are adapting this changing market. Join us to hear:

• How they decide between rehab & build
• Key numbers that help them make that decision
• Investor-friendly multi-family locations
• Tips for making new build numbers work
• How they are adapting for an uncertain market

Speakers

The Adams Family Charlie and Elizabeth are seasoned investors, landlords, builders and developers in NWA. They're a savvy team who keep up with market trends, have a ton of connections and have mentored many of our REI NWA members. The Adams family believe in Win-Win solutions and work hard to make them happen.

Funding your first few Deals can be tough. Hard $$ loans are there to help you find those last few $$ to make them work, but there are a few things you need to know.

The one thing that worries new investors most is finding the money to close a Deal when you're just a bit short. Hard $$ loans are designed to solve that problem. Tim is a seasoned investor who will share with us how this powerful tool can jump start your investing. He'll discuss:

• Who are hard $$ lenders
• How a Hard $$ Loan works
• What a lender look for in a Deal
• Tips to help you qualify
• When a Hard $$ Loan may not be the right choice

Speakers

Tim Bishop is a 20+ year investor/builder who started out like many Rookies – wholesaling Deals for other investors. He discovered hard money lending working with Longhorn Investments to fund his own projects and now represents them. Tim is dedicated to helping any qualified investor with a zero-down hard money loan.

Cities and towns across NWA are aware of the shortage of Affordable Housing! Join us to hear from Planning and Development leaders what changes are being made to address this crisis.

Planning Departments, Commissions and City Councils across our region have been studying this issue and how other municipalities are implementing innovative solutions. Tonight we're bring you the decision makers who are changing the regs and implementing new ideas for investors and developers. They'll share:

• Ideas from other municipalities
• What's on the table Now
• Innovative plans for moving forward
• Roadblocks to implementation
• Strategies to address the NIMBYs

Speakers

Keaton Smith is VP of Community Relations at First Horizon Bank, member of Fayetteville's Housing Crisis Task Force, Partners for Better Housing and Advisory Board at Urban Land Institute. Long involved in community planning, he brings vast experience in the NWA housing.

Karen Davis is Community Development Director for the City of Lowell, one of the most investor-friendly cities in NWA. For 14+ years she has led urban planning efforts, written grants and coordinated local festivals. Karen says Lowell is Open for Business - just ask her!

Mark Cloud wears many "real estate" hats. VP of Commercial Lending for 1st National Bank NWA, a Springdale Planning Commissioner and Founder of Integrated Solutions Group providing construction consulting for investors and developers. Mark is definitely a "must have" for your team.

Lonnie Harrell is the Benton County Fire Marshall, and Director of Building Safety. He tells us that the County doesn't have zoning regulations, but if you need a permit or inspection or insight into how Benton County works, Lonnie is your go-to guy!

As all savvy investors know, you make your money when you, not when you sell! Those who follow this time-honored adage will be successful in real estate investing.

It's as simple as Buy-Low-Sell-High! But how do you know what's low enough? For the most part, the numbers are the same, but every investor has their own goals, strategies and process for finding their "Low". Tonight we bring you a veteran investor who will share:

• The basic numbers
• Estimating repairs
• What's the Real ARV
• What to do if the numbers don't look good
• Hidden costs you might have missed

Speakers

Darrel Donohew is an experienced Investor/Builder, a Realtor and an Army Veteran. His primary strategy of buy-and-hold has garnered a growing portfolio of single- and multi-family properties. Darrel has become great mentor and joint venture partner for many of our members.