Please note that we are cancelling our First Thursday Investor Workshop planned for October 6th due to clean up efforts of Hurricane IAN
Hoping you are all safe and sound!
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First Thursday Sept 1, 2022 “Florida’s PACE Program”
Brandon Fung is the Regional Sales Director for FortiFi Financial. FortiFi has proudly offered the PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) program to property owners in search of low-interest, long-term financing for energy and hurricane preparedness upgrades since 2015. This simple, affordable financing model allows property owners to enjoy increased savings, comfort, and peace of mind without any upfront costs. Prior to FortiFi, Brandon spent seven years at Ygrene Energy Fund where he managed the residential inside sales team and later the small-cap commercial team. Brandon also spent a number of years in Investor Relations working with companies such as Royal Dutch Shell and OPKO Health.
Sarasota REIA First Thursday
Thursday, September 1
6pm – 8pm
Hampton Inn Sarasota / I-75 Bee Ridge
5995 Cattleridge Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34232
ph# 941.371.1900 (directions only)
Should you wish to join us remotely this First Thursday meeting will also be available via Zoom. The Zoom meeting will begin at 6:30 pm
https://zoom.us/j/925511410?pwd=ZHJZQ3RDOFFwb2c3RTdJTWNxQ1pRdz09
Meeting ID: 925 511 410 Password: 113769
Alaina Ray serves as the Neighborhood Development Services Director for the City of North Port, Florida, where she oversees the Planning and Zoning, Building Permitting and Inspections, and Code Enforcement Divisions. Ms. Ray has 18 years of professional planning experience, with 16 years serving local government. Prior to joining North Port, Ms. Ray most recently served as Director of Planning and Zoning in Loudoun County, Virginia, part of the Washington, D.C. metro region with over 400,000 residents and the largest concentration of data centers in the world. Most of her experience has been in Florida, where she previously held director positions for Longboat Key and Orange Park. In addition, Ms. Ray worked as a Project Manager for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Everglades Restoration Project, the largest watershed restoration project in U.S. history. Ms. Ray holds a certified planner credential through the American Institute of Certified Planners. She earned a Bachelor’s in Environmental Studies from the University of Texas at Dallas and is nearing completion of a Master’s in Public Administration.
Please Note New Venue This Month
Thursday April 7 6-8
Hampton Inn/University Pkwy/I75
8565 Cooper Creek Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34201
ph# 941.371.1900 (directions only)
Sarasota REIA
First Thursday Investor Workshop
We Welcome Brian Loughrey, Chief Deputy, Sarasota County Property Appraiser!
“Current Spike in Property Valuations”
Plus How to Challenge Your Assessment
Bill Loughrey is originally from Westfield, NJ where he began his appraisal career for a private company performing revaluations for municipalities in central and northern NJ. The warm weather and lower taxes brought him to Florida in 2002 where he joined a different side of the industry as a Realtor and mortgage broker before returning to mass appraisal in 2007 with the property Appraiser’s office.
Brian has over 19 years experience in all facets of mass appraisal including defining neighborhoods, property inspection, valuation of properties, tax roll preparation, value defense, final roll preparation and management. He served as the President of the Florida Chapter of International Association of Assessing Officers and was the recipient of the Public Sector Champion award in 2014 from Thomas Reuters. Brian is a Certified Florida Evaluator and the Chief Deputy for Bill First, Sarasota County Property Appraiser, where among his top priorities are efficient and friendly service to all residents within the county and ensuring a fair, equitable and accurate valuation of all properties within Sarasota County for tax roll purposes.
Brian is married to Wynta Laughrey and resides in Sarasota with their son Zachary.
Sarasota REIA First Thursday
Thursday, April 7th, 6pm – 8pm
Hampton Inn/University Pkwy/I75
8565 Cooper Creek Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34201
ph# 941.371.1900 (directions only)
If you have any questions please contact Ed Taylor c# 941.315.8050
Should you wish to join us remotely this First Thursday meeting will also be available via Zoom. The Zoom meeting will begin at 6:30 pm
https://zoom.us/j/925511410?pwd=ZHJZQ3RDOFFwb2c3RTdJTWNxQ1pRdz09
Meeting ID: 925 511 410 Password: 113769
Sarasota REIA
First Thursday Investor Workshop Thursday March 3 at 6 pm
Welcome Billy Batson!
“Automate Now – jump start your real estate investing”
Billy Batson, 29 years old, has been a full-time real estate investor for almost a decade. Billy is proof positive that one can be a successful real estate investor regardless of age, background, etc. He’s an international speaker and trainer, teaching tens of thousands of students. He’s privileged to have worked with Grant Cardone and Shark Tank’sDaymond John and Robert Herjavec. Billy has also worked with Christina Haack and Tarek El Moussa of HGTV’s Flip or Flop, along with many other big real estate brands.
Specializing in wholesaling, rehabbing, transactional engineering, and creative financing, Billy has transacted literally multi-millions of dollars in real estate and has participated in hundreds of deals. Billy is still an active, “boots on the ground” investor, and serves as CEO of REI Money Machine coaching and BMT Solutions LLC.
Sarasota REIA First Thursday
Thursday, March 3rd, 6pm – 8pm
Hampton Inn Sarasota / I-75 Bee Ridge
5995 Cattleridge Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232
ph# 941.371.1900 (directions only)
If you have any questions please contact Ed Taylor c# 941.315.8050
Should you wish to join us remotely this First Thursday meeting will also be available via Zoom. The Zoom meeting will begin at 6:30 pm
https://zoom.us/j/925511410?pwd=ZHJZQ3RDOFFwb2c3RTdJTWNxQ1pRdz09
Meeting ID: 925 511 410 Password: 113769 Fir
Welcome Dane DeSantis!
“Setting Your 2022 Real Estate Investment Goals AND An Action Plan for Implementation”
Originally from Bloomfield New Jersey (20 minutes west of NYC), Dane now calls Sarasota, FL home. Dane worked in the corporate world for 18 years selling software to manufacturing and distribution companies all over the world. Throughout those 18 years, Dane always wanted to be an entrepreneur, but never knew what type of business to open.
After much prayer and thoughtful consideration, Dane became a partner at Hallmark Business Brokers in January 2015. In August 2016 Dane had the fortune to buyout his partner at Hallmark and became the sole owner of the business.
In addition to helping business owners transition their business to a new owner, Dane focuses his time on working with business owners to build value in their business prior to the transition.
Dane prides himself on building relationships with his clients by caring about people, listening, and being honest.
As a father of three children, Dane’s burning desire is to be the person he wants his children to become.
Sarasota REIA First Thursday
Thursday, February 3rd, 6pm – 8pm
Hampton Inn Sarasota / I-75 Bee Ridge
5995 Cattleridge Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232
ph# 941.371.1900 (directions only)
If you have any questions please contact Ed Taylor c# 941.315.8050
Should you wish to join us remotely this First Thursday meeting will also be available via Zoom. The Zoom meeting will begin at 6:30 pm
https://zoom.us/j/925511410?pwd=ZHJZQ3RDOFFwb2c3RTdJTWNxQ1pRdz09
Meeting ID: 925 511 410 Password: 113769
This Thursday we welcome our member Kristien Van Hecke for a wrap up of the wild and crazy 2021 Real Estate Market.
Coming from a global corporate marketing background and with a diploma in interior design in hand, Kristien embarked on a new career in design and construction in 2014. She has been involved in over 100 real estate projects, totaling over $50mio in value.
She is a specialist in spotting opportunities, underwriting, product design, marketing and business strategy. As good strategy comes from a deep understanding of the market, Kristien continuously monitors and analyzes the key market data. A few times a year, we are lucky enough to have her share this with the Sarasota REIA.
Due to her decades abroad, Kristien is globally influenced in her design, speaks a number of languages (some of them will surprise you) and still loves to explore.
Sarasota REIA First Thursday
Thursday, January 6th, 6pm – 8pm
Hampton Inn Sarasota / I-75 Bee Ridge
5995 Cattleridge Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232
ph# 941.371.1900 (directions only)
If you have any questions please contact Ed Taylor c# 941.315.8050
Should you wish to join us remotely this First Thursday meeting will also be available via Zoom. The Zoom meeting will begin at 6:30 pm
https://zoom.us/j/925511410?pwd=ZHJZQ3RDOFFwb2c3RTdJTWNxQ1pRdz09
Meeting ID: 925 511 410 Password: 113769
First Thursday Investor Workshop
Interested in cash flow?
Just us Thursday live or on Zoom for a teaser before our full-day event on Saturday! (Scroll down for more info on Saturday)
Adrian Smude will give us a glimpse into his success in mobile home investing at our First Thursday Investor Workshop. After hearing Adrian you will want to join us Saturday for our live Full Day workshop
Come learn from a real pro!
Adrian has been investing in real estate for over 18 years. He became an accidental landlord in 2002. Adrian attempted to invest again, but his second home ended as a short sale. After 11 years of being a hobby landlord, he discovered his passion for real estate through REIA meetings. Adrian switched his investing niche to Mobile Homes with Land and has been following this path ever since. Adrian is a part of 3 masterminds, including a high level mastermind which he hosts. In addition, he helps facilitate his local REIA, and teaches about his success and failures.
This is a FREE event and open to everybody!
Sarasota REIA First Thursday
Thursday, December 2nd, 6pm – 8pm
Hampton Inn Sarasota / I-75 Bee Ridge
5995 Cattleridge Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232
ph# 941.371.1900 (directions only)
If you have any questions please contact Ed Taylor c# 941.315.8050
Should you wish to join us remotely this First Thursday meeting will also be available via Zoom. The Zoom meeting will begin at 6:30 pm
https://zoom.us/j/925511410?pwd=ZHJZQ3RDOFFwb2c3RTdJTWNxQ1pRdz09
Meeting ID: 925 511 410 Password: 113769
“How to achieve time and financial freedom”
Life, business, and finances not going as well as you’d hoped? Join us Thursday November 4th Live or on Zoom as we welcome Lifeonaire.
“Come learn how to create a life and business that you jump out of bed in morning excited for!”
Sarasota REIA First Thursday
Thursday, November 4th, 6pm – 8pm
Hampton Inn Sarasota / I-75 Bee Ridge
5995 Cattleridge Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232
ph# 941.371.1900 (directions only)
If you have any questions please contact Ed Taylor c# 941.315.8050
Should you wish to join us remotely this First Thursday meeting will also be available via Zoom.
https://zoom.us/j/925511410?pwd=ZHJZQ3RDOFFwb2c3RTdJTWNxQ1pRdz09
Meeting ID: 925 511 410 Password: 113769
Join Us NEXT THURSDAY OCTOBER 7 Live or on Zoom as
We Welcome Larry Harbolt!
“How to Protect Your Assets from Lawsuit Happy America”
Larry Harbolt is the nation’s leading creative Seller Financing expert as well as a popular national real estate speaker and teacher. A former plumber/pipefitter and then residential home builder, Larry bought his first investment property in 1984, and was immediately smitten. After years of struggling financially, he developed a buying system that he still uses today.
Larry has been successfully creatively buying and selling real estate for over 30 years and has written numerous popular articles and real estate courses. His time-tested strategies and nuts-and-bolts teaching style has helped thousands of aspiring real estate entrepreneurs realize their financial dreams with little or no money and without the need for credit.
Sarasota REIA First Thursday
Thursday, October 7nd, 6pm – 8pm
Hampton Inn Sarasota / I-75 Bee Ridge
5995 Cattleridge Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232
ph# 941.371.1900 (directions only)
If you have any questions please contact Ed Taylor c# 941.315.8050
Should you wish to join us remotely this First Thursday meeting will also be available via Zoom.
https://zoom.us/j/925511410?pwd=ZHJZQ3RDOFFwb2c3RTdJTWNxQ1pRdz09
Meeting ID: 925 511 410 Password: 113769