West Sacramento Real Estate Investor Meetup

This presentation introduces the fundamentals of real estate investing (REI) underwriting, focusing on how to evaluate deals using key financial metrics and assumptions. It also provides an overview of building a “buy box” strategy to help investors clearly define their target property criteria and make more consistent, disciplined investment decisions.. Bring your questions—there will be time for open Q&A and networking after the presentation.

Wayne Yahnke is a real estate investor with several years of
hands-on experience analyzing, underwriting, and evaluating
residential investment opportunities. As part of Nor-Cal
Properties and Investment, he focuses on the financial
fundamentals of a deal (cash flow, expenses, risk, and return),
ensuring investment decisions are grounded in data rather
than assumptions.
With a practical and disciplined approach, Wayne emphasizes
underwriting as the cornerstone of successful real estate
investing. He is known for breaking down complex financial
concepts into clear, actionable insights, helping investors better
understand how deals perform on paper before committing
capital.
Wayne brings a values-driven perspective to his work,
prioritizing integrity, clarity, and long-term value creation. His
focus is on building sustainable investments and strong
relationships while helping others develop confidence in their
ability to analyze and evaluate real estate opportunities.