All Forum Posts by: Misty Fowler

Financing Your Next Deal
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What if we told you that you could buy real estate with little to NONE of your own money?

Sounds wild, right? But it’s not just a dream—it’s a powerful strategy that savvy investors are using every day to crush it in today’s competitive market.

By making strong cash offers and having the ability to close fast, you can stand out from the crowd and lock down more deals with confidence.

Join us as Tony & Jaris from Good Faith Funding reveal the exact financing strategies that can help you:
✅ Close faster
✅ Compete with cash buyers
✅ Scale your portfolio—even with limited funds

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to take things to the next level, this event is your chance to learn how to leverage creative funding options and truly level up your real estate game.

Don’t sleep on this—your next big deal could be closer than you think!

WiscoREIA’s Wausau Meeting Always Meets on the 3rd Monday of the Month from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm!

Make sure to bring tons of business cards as you will be meeting with people that you want to get to know!

Meeting Location:
The Bar
10302 Market Street
Rothschild, WI 54474

Please enjoy food, drinks, and TIP YOUR SERVERS!
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Check-in
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Speaker Presentation

You can stay after the meeting as well to network! Remember to bring your deals!

Members are always FREE! Your first meeting with WiscoREIA is FREE!
After your first meeting, Non-Members are $30.00.

***Make sure to pre-register - We are now Cashless***
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Hosts: Ashley Lang & Derek Dombeck

Big Fish, Little Pond
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Success isn’t a secret—it’s a system.

Building a thriving, scalable business doesn’t come from luck, talent alone, or working 80-hour weeks. It comes from following a proven model—one built on clarity, consistency, and intentional action.

In this session, Brian Gottlieb will break down the core principles that separate the hustlers from the high-achievers—the same principles used by top-performing entrepreneurs to scale smarter, lead better, and build businesses that actually support the life they want.

Whether you're looking to grow your team, increase revenue, or finally get out of the day-to-day grind, this is your chance to get real-world strategies that work.

If you're ready to stop winging it and start building with purpose, this session will show you exactly how to get there.

WiscoREIA’s Appleton Meeting Always Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the Month from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm!

Make sure to bring tons of business cards as you will be meeting with people that you want to get to know!

Meeting Location:
Wilder's Cutting Edge Bistro
2639 S Oneida St
Appleton, WI 54915

Please enjoy food, drinks, and TIP YOUR SERVERS!
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Doors open early for Networking
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Speaker Presentation

You can stay after the meeting as well to network! Remember to bring your deals!

Members are always FREE! Your first meeting with WiscoREIA is FREE!
After your first meeting, Non-Members are $30.00

***Make sure to pre-register - We are now Cashless***
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Hosts: Jason Lund & Geoff Possley

STR Guest Experience Masterclass: Turning Good Stays into Raving Reviews & Referrals
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Want to stand out in a saturated short-term rental market?
It’s not just about the property, it’s about the experience.

Join seasoned STR investor Ashley Lang (29 units and counting) for a no-fluff, real-talk presentation on delivering 5-star guest experiences that actually grow your business.

We’re talking:
✔️ How to create wow-factor moments without blowing your budget
✔️ Messaging strategies that prevent problems before they start
✔️ Handling guest drama like a pro (yes, even those guests)
✔️ Systems that make 5-star reviews the norm
✔️ The secret to turning one-time guests into loyal repeat bookers

Whether you’re managing your first unit or scaling a portfolio, this session will give you tangible tools to elevate your guest experience, and your bottom line.

WiscoREIA’s Racine-Kenosha Meeting Always Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the Month from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm!

Make sure to bring tons of business cards as you will be meeting with people that you want to get to know!

Meeting Location:
Route 20 Bar & Grill
14001 Washington Ave
Sturtevant, WI 53177

Please enjoy food, drinks, and TIP YOUR SERVERS!
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm - Doors open early for Networking/Check-in
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Speaker Presentation

You can stay after the meeting as well to network! Remember to bring your deals!

Members are always FREE! Your first meeting with WiscoREIA is FREE!
After your first meeting, Non-Members are $30.00.

***Make sure to pre-register - We are now Cashless***
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Host: Ray Thorsen & Ken Collins

Local Investor Panel
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Real Talk from Real Investors – Learn, Connect, and Level Up Your Game!

Want to know what’s actually happening in your local real estate market? Then you won’t want to miss this powerhouse panel of experienced investors who are making moves right here in our community. Whether you’re just getting started or scaling up, this is your chance to learn from the wins, losses, and lessons of those who are in the trenches every day.

Agenda:

• 6:30pm - Networking
• 7:00pm - Start Meeting with Intro's from Joe/Jennie - then Sponsors
• 7:20pm - Panel begins
• 8:30pm to 9:00pm - Networking

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear straight from the source: people who are walking the walk right in your own backyard.
Come with questions, leave with clarity, confidence, and connections.

✅Bring your notebook and a friend — this one’s going to be packed with gold.

Panelists: Deanna VanThiel, Ryan Cotic, Dalton Ruesch

WiscoREIA’s Green Bay Meeting Always Meets on the 1st Tuesday of the Month from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm!

Make sure to bring tons of business cards as you will be meeting with people that you want to get to know!

Meeting Location:
The Lyric Room at Stage 1
231 N Broadway
Green Bay, WI 54303
Please enjoy food, drinks, and TIP YOUR SERVERS!

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Doors open early for Networking
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Speaker Presentation

You can stay after the meeting as well to network! Remember to bring your deals!

Members are always FREE! Your first meeting with WiscoREIA is FREE!
After your first meeting, Non-Members are $30.00.

***Make sure to pre-register - We are now Cashless***
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Hosts: Joe Gracyalny & Jennifer "Jennie" Buah

Marketing 101
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Are you ready to turn your real estate investing hobby into a full-fledged business? Do you want to build a system that will frequently put you in front of motivated sellers who are eagerly awaiting your cash offer on their house?

Join me on June 9th as I go over the basics of building and managing a marketing system identical to the one I use in my own business to consistently lock up 10 new deals every single month. I'll be sharing real numbers within my own company on each metric you should be tracking from cost per lead to offer acceptance rate.

If you are looking to drastically increase your deal flow you won't want to miss this!

WiscoREIA's Madison Meeting Always Meets on the 2nd Monday of the month from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm!

Our Agenda:
5:30 pm - Check in at the reception desk, visit with your friends and colleagues, get settled in to start
6:00 pm - Welcome from Chris Hake
6:05 pm - Ken Collins - Creative Mastermind topic (group participation)
6:50 pm - Chris Hake - Intro WiscoREIA, Sponsors, Haves & Wants
7:15 pm - Networking breakout - (get to know other members & guest)
7:25 pm - Announcements
7:30 pm - Chris Hake - Spotlight speaker Intro
8:30 pm - Meeting adjourned, closing comments by Chris Hake

Make sure to bring tons of business cards as you will be meeting with people that you want to get to know!

Meeting Location:
HQ (Headquarters Bar & Restaurant)
101 Concord Dr
Oregon, WI 53575

Please enjoy food, drinks, and TIP YOUR SERVERS!

You can stay after the meeting as well to network! Remember to bring your deals!

Members are always FREE! Your first meeting with WiscoREIA is FREE!
After your first meeting, Non-Members are $30.00.

***Make sure to pre-register - We are now Cashless***
Click here to pre-register!

Hosts: Chris Hake & Ken Collins

Creative Deal Structuring In Any Market
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Ready to unlock creative strategies for real estate success—no matter what the market’s doing?

Join us for an interactive session where I’ll break down real deals I’ve personally completed using creative financing techniques like subject-to, seller financing, lease options, and straight options.

This session is all about practical, real-world investing—not theory. You'll see exactly how flexible deal structures can solve seller problems, open up more opportunities, and help you close deals others might miss.

Here’s what to expect:

• Get a behind-the-scenes look at real deal examples, step-by-step.
• Learn how to spot when and how to use creative financing strategies.
• Walk away with actionable tips you can start applying right away.

Whether you’re brand new to creative finance or looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll leave with new ideas, real examples, and the confidence to put them to work.

Don’t miss this chance to build your creative investing toolkit—see you there!

WiscoREIA’s Milwaukee Meeting Always Meets on the 1st Tuesday of the Month from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Speaker: Derek Dombeck

Make sure to bring tons of business cards as you will be meeting with people that you want to get to know!

Meeting Location:
The Deco
7140 W Greenfield Ave
West Allis, WI 53214
(Free ample parking behind the building)

Please enjoy food, drinks, and Tip Your Servers!
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Doors open early for Networking
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Speaker Presentation

You can stay after the meeting as well to network! Remember to bring your deals!

Members are always FREE! Your first meeting with WiscoREIA is FREE!
After your first meeting, Non-Members are $30.00

***Make sure to pre-register - We are now Cashless***
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Hosts: Amy Farrow & Jesse Garcia

Scaling Up Unexpectedly: From One Rental to Fifty—And the Wild Ride In Between
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What started as a simple foreclosure purchase quickly snowballed into something much bigger—50 rentals, countless lessons, and a completely different life.

In this candid and inspiring session, we’ll walk you through:

• Why We Purchased Our 1st Rental - How a Foreclosure Changed Everything
• The “Aha” Moment That Turned a Hobby Into a Business
• Why We Handed Over the Keys — and Then Took Them Back
• The Path to Freedom: No Bosses, No Clock, Just Choices

Join us for an honest, behind-the-scenes look at how unexpected growth changed everything—and how it could happen for you, too.

WiscoREIA’s Wausau Meeting Always Meets on the 3rd Monday of the Month from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm!

Make sure to bring tons of business cards as you will be meeting with people that you want to get to know!

Meeting Location:
The Bar
10302 Market Street
Rothschild, WI 54474

Please enjoy food, drinks, and TIP YOUR SERVERS!
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Check-in
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Speaker Presentation

You can stay after the meeting as well to network! Remember to bring your deals!

Members are always FREE! Your first meeting with WiscoREIA is FREE!
After your first meeting, Non-Members are $30.00.

***Make sure to pre-register - We are now Cashless***
Click here to pre-register!

Hosts: Ashley Lang & Derek Dombeck

Financing Fundamentals: Guide to Business Credit for Real Estate Investors
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Are you leveraging business credit to scale your real estate investments? If not, you could be missing out on HUGE opportunities! Join us for this power-packed session where we break down how to secure business financing like a pro!

Here's what you'll learn:
✅ The key differences between consumer and business loans (and why it matters!)
✅ The most common structures for business real estate loans
✅ What banks look for when analyzing real estate transactions
✅ How to spot red flags in lenders and choose the right financing partner
✅ Live Q&A session—bring your questions and get expert answers!

Who should attend?
• Real estate investors looking to scale
• Business owners interested in real estate financing
• Anyone who wants to understand how to use business credit strategically
• Don’t miss out on this insider knowledge!

What’s your biggest challenge with real estate financing?

WiscoREIA’s Sheboygan Meeting Always Meets on the 4th Wednesday of the Month from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm!

Make sure to bring tons of business cards as you will be meeting with people that you want to get to know!

Meeting Location:
Legend Larry's
1142 Plankview Green Blvd
Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085

Please enjoy food, drinks, and TIP YOUR SERVERS!
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Doors open early for Networking
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Speaker Presentation

You can stay after the meeting as well to network! Remember to bring your deals!

Members are always FREE! Your first meeting with WiscoREIA is FREE!
After your first meeting, Non-Members are $30.00.

***Make sure to pre-register - We are now Cashless***
Click here to pre-register!

Hosts: Geoff Possley and Ryan Cotic

Creative Financing & Deal Structures Panel
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Are you ready to unlock the secrets of creative financing and deal structuring? Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, understanding how to fund and structure deals beyond traditional bank loans is crucial for long-term success in real estate.

Join us for an exclusive panel discussion featuring seasoned investors who have mastered the art of creative financing! They’ll break down the who, what, where, why, and when of strategies like:
✅ Seller Financing – How to negotiate win-win terms with sellers.
✅ Subject-To & Lease Options – Structuring deals without using your own credit.
✅ Private & Hard Money Lending – Leveraging other people’s money for maximum returns.
✅ JV & Partnerships – When and how to collaborate for bigger opportunities.

Real Investors. Real Strategies. Real Deals.
This is your chance to learn from the best, ask questions, and walk away with actionable insights to fund more deals and scale your portfolio faster!

Seating is limited—register now to secure your spot!
Don’t miss this game-changing opportunity to expand your investing toolkit!

WiscoREIA's Madison Meeting Always Meets on the 2nd Monday of the month from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm!

Panelist: Derek Dombeck, Chris Hake, Ken Collins, Sean St. Claire

Our Agenda:
5:30 pm - Check in at the reception desk, visit with your friends and colleagues, get settled in to start
6:00 pm - Welcome from Chris Hake
6:05 pm - Ken Collins - Creative Mastermind topic (group participation)
6:50 pm - Chris Hake - Intro WiscoREIA, Sponsors, Haves & Wants
7:15 pm - Networking breakout - (get to know other members & guest)
7:25 pm - Announcements
7:30 pm - Chris Hake - Spotlight speaker Intro
8:30 pm - Meeting adjourned, closing comments by Chris Hake

Make sure to bring tons of business cards as you will be meeting with people that you want to get to know!

Meeting Location:
HQ (Headquarters Bar & Restaurant)
101 Concord Dr
Oregon, WI 53575
Please enjoy food, drinks, and TIP YOUR SERVERS!

You can stay after the meeting as well to network! Remember to bring your deals!

Members are always FREE! Your first meeting with WiscoREIA is FREE!
After your first meeting, Non-Members are $30.00.

***Make sure to pre-register - We are now Cashless***
Click here to pre-register!

The 1031 Exchange process: The basics and more

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A 1031 exchange is a way to defer payment of capital gains and other taxes on the sale of investment or commercial real estate. This presentation will cover exchange basics such as who, when, why and how to do an exchange. More advanced issues that arise from time to time will also be covered.

Speaker: Patrick T. Harrigan

WiscoREIA’s Appleton Meeting Always Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the Month from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm!

Make sure to bring tons of business cards as you will be meeting with people that you want to get to know!

Meeting Location:
Wilder's Cutting Edge Bistro
2639 S Oneida St
Appleton, WI 54915
Please enjoy food, drinks, and TIP YOUR SERVERS!

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Doors open early for Networking
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Speaker Presentation

You can stay after the meeting as well to network! Remember to bring your deals!

Members are always FREE! Your first meeting with WiscoREIA is FREE!
After your first meeting, Non-Members are $30.00

***Make sure to pre-register - We are now Cashless***
Click here to pre-register!

Hosts: Jason Lund & Geoff Possley