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Whether you are just starting out in real estate investing, or are working on your hundredth deal, we can help you learn more, make more, and have more fun doing it. You have found the right place to learn how to make money in Real Estate.
Upcoming events
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NCREIA Summit Real Estate Entrepreneurs Investors Help Night
·OnlineOnlineJoin us online for the Summit Investors Help Night: Trust or Asset Protection! This highly collaborative session is led by a panel of experienced, active investors who have graduated from the Summit program. They’re sharing the real-world strategies they use to keep their properties, partnerships, and personal assets safe.
What We'll Break Down:
- LLCs vs. Trusts: The pros, cons, and major differences between entity types for holding real estate.
- Anonymity & Privacy: How to properly use land trusts to keep your name off public records and out of the sights of predatory lawsuits.
- Live Q&A & Troubleshooting: Bring your current entity structures, asset questions, or legal bottlenecks and get direct feedback from investors who have been there.
This session is part of a 12-month online masterclass series led by Vena Jones-Cox and successful association leaders from across the country. Whether you're working on your first rental or managing a large portfolio, come make sure your hard work is fully protected.
(Note: To get registered for this Zoom workshop, you MUST register at our website, Register Here To Attend:
https://reia.app/5385F15T24)1 attendee
NCREIA Office Hours
·OnlineOnlineJoin us online for Office Hours with Ari Newman & Kathie Russell! This is an exclusive, open-door masterclass where you bring your real-world deals, challenges, and questions directly to experienced pros for live, practical guidance.
Meet Your Mentors:
- Ari Newman: Expert in notes, creative finance, and commercial real estate.
- Kathie Russell: Retired real estate attorney, investor, and NCREIA owner specializing in "Subject-To," creative finance, and legal/ethical deal structuring.
### Why You Should Attend:
- Live Problem Solving: Get direct feedback on deal structures, creative financing options, and legal considerations.
- No Question Too Basic: No scenario is too simple or too complex—bring whatever is blocking your progress.
- Learn From Others: Even if you don't bring a question, hearing how seasoned investors break down someone else's challenge is where some of the biggest "lightbulb" moments happen.
(Note: To get registered for this Zoom workshop, you MUST register at our website, Register Here To Attend: https://reia.app/1217R15G2)
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NCREIA Nothing but Notes Focus Group
·OnlineOnlineSame business—two totally different playbooks. Is it better to create your own mortgage note or buy one that's already performing?
This month, the Nothing but Notes Focus Group is turning into a friendly showdown. We’re bringing two top note investors into the ring to debate the ultimate question: Make them or buy them?
In one corner, we have Sharon Conour (Founder of Weird Lending), who builds notes from the ground up through private lending. In the other corner, we have Marco Bario (President of Porch Swing Funding), who buys existing seller-financed notes on the secondary market.
Neither one is backing down—pull up a virtual seat, learn their strategies, and pick a side.
What You'll Learn:
- The Key Differences: The reality of risk, capital, and control when lending to create a note vs. buying one already in motion.
- The Playbooks: How both Sharon and Marco find opportunities, protect their capital, and maximize returns.
- Your Framework: A clear path to decide whether creating, buying, or combining both strategies fits your personal investing goals.
Whether you're looking to become the bank using a self-directed IRA or want to turn future payment streams into immediate cash, this is a masterclass in the paper side of real estate. This event is FREE and open to everyone.
(Note: To get registered for this Zoom workshop, you MUST register at our website, Register Here To Attend: https://reia.app/2298W15L4)
1 attendee
NCREIA Haves and Wants (PropSwap)
·OnlineOnlineJoin us online for Haves and Wants (PropSwap). Bring whatever you have to offer, or whatever your business is missing, and pitch it directly to the community.
Come Ready To:
- Share Your "Haves": Pitch your off-market deals, wholesale contracts, available capital, or services.
- Ask For Your "Wants": Tell the room exactly what you need—whether it's buyers, private money, or a specialized contractor.
- Unstick a Deal: Got a tricky scenario? Lay it out and get live, creative solutions from experienced operators on the spot.
(Note: To get registered for this Zoom workshop, you MUST register at our website, Register Here To Attend: https://reia.app/642G15P23)
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Past events
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