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August 2020
August Book Club Virtual Meeting
For August, we are reading Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work by Chip and Dan Heath. According to psychology, our brains get distracted, overwhelmed, and struggle to make decisions. Decisive outlines the 4 "villains" of decision making and offers strategies and practical tools to make better choices. Ready to be decisive? RSVP and sign up for our virtual book discussion on August 18, at 6 PM!
Find out more »Members-Only Master Class: Real Estate Tax 201
Get a refresher in real estate tax basics - brush up on things like depreciation, capital gains, tax entities, and more! This class is taught by Investor Lab member Adam Abplanalp, who is the Managing Principal of Cobalt, PC, a Real Estate Accounting Firm. Plus, in this class, you'll go over cost segregation case studies and net operating loss carrybacks, including the most recent rules for 2018-2020. Adam will also cover criteria for obtaining real estate professional status in the…
Find out more »Invest Next PDX: Understanding Fear in the Economy
On Tuesday, August 25, Investor Lab’s Tyler Combs will be partnering Eric Larson from Northwest Private Lending to kick off Invest Next PDX—a series of webinars that will help real estate investors navigate the unprecedented economic shifts and emerging opportunities in today’s market. Each month’s webinar will feature a guest expert who will join the conversation and speak to specific areas of the market. For August, Tyler and Eric will be joined by Jared Siegel from Delap Wealth Advisory to…
Find out more »Investor Lab Yamhill Valley: August 2020
We can't wait to see you at our Investor Lab Yamhill Valley August Meeting on Thursday, August 27 at Jaquith Park in Newberg, OR. This event is B.Y.O.D! Bring Your Own Deal! Local leaders Ben Nelson and Anita Borgaes will discuss several case studies and facilitate deal analysis. Bring your questions and get ready to collaborate. Networking starts at 6 PM! Pizza and beer will be provided. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we will host the event outside and the number…
Find out more »September 2020
Facebook Live! Interview with Christian Kaylor
On Tuesday, September 1, Christian Kaylor, Workforce Economist for the Oregon Employment Department chats with Mike Nuss. They'll discuss how things have changed since his January presentation for Investor Lab and how COVID-19 has impacted the economic outlook for the Portland-area. They'll dive deep into the unemployment numbers and how that will impact the real estate market. Be sure to bring your questions and leave them in the comments. Tune in on Facebook Live or the Investor Lab Member Platform.
Find out more »Members-Only Master Class: House Hacking Your Way to Success
On Thursday, September 3, join us for a members-only panel discussion about house hacking with Eric Guess, Oliver Sholder, and Bob Bochsler. More than just a real estate investing buzz word, house hacking is a fantastic tool for getting started. Our panelists will share their experiences and the lessons they learned. In this master class, you’ll learn the basics of house hacking and what you can expect when living in your own rental. From buying your first house and your…
Find out more »Facebook Live! Member Spotlight Interview with Don Clemons
This month, we're talking to Investor Lab member, Don Clemons. In just a few years, Don has built an investment portfolio of traditional and short term rentals and launched a busy career as a real estate broker closing more than 30 deals in just a year and a half. Don has laid the foundation for his success from the beginning and his background in multi-unit retail management has allowed him to mentor others just getting started. An active learner, avid student,…
Find out more »September Book Club Virtual Meeting
Join us for our monthly book club meeting. This month we are discussing Personality Isn't Permanent by Benjamin Hardy. In Personality Isn’t Permanent, Dr. Benjamin Hardy draws on psychological research to demolish the popular misconception that personality—a person’s consistent attitudes and behaviors—is innate and unchanging. Hardy liberates us from the limiting belief that our “true selves” are to be discovered, and shows how we can intentionally create our desired selves and achieve amazing goals instead. Plus, stay tuned for a special video interview with the…
Find out more »Members-Only Master Class: How Hard Money Works
You've found the perfect property, but your bank won't finance it. What can you do? Can hard money work for you? Join us on Thursday, September 17 at 9 AM for a master class with Chris Burdick with Rain City Capital. He'll cover the basics including what hard money is and how investors can use it. He'll then dive into the details answering questions like: What do hard money lenders look for when funding a deal? What determines whether or…
Find out more »Facebook Live! Interview with Ryan Murdock
On Tuesday, September 22, Ryan Murdock, VP of Acquisitions for Brandon Turner's Open Door Capital, chats with Mike Nuss about building a career in real estate investing by first providing value to others. Ryan has extensive management experience in many facets of real estate including retail, office, multi-family, HOA, and especially mobile home parks - including nationwide consulting and turn-around projects. Ryan was a licensed real estate broker for over a decade and owns and operates a portfolio of residential…
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