Past Events

This month, we are turning the spotlight on Investor Lab member Dani Zeghbib. Dani is a Portland-based buy-and-hold investor with a passion for helping owners and investors unlock hidden value from their properties. Dani holds a Masters of Architecture from the University of Oregon and uses her architectural design skills to maximize the value of her investments. She'll be sharing her approach to investing and some of her most recent projects! Tune in on Facebook Live or catch the recording…

We’re kicking off 2021 with a master class focused on community-oriented housing! On Thursday, January 7, Eli Spevak will outline the current zoning regulations and creative opportunities they offer. He’ll cover…  Traditional in-fill housing types; character-compatible options for existing neighborhoods Recent Portland zoning code changes: overviews and opportunities HB2001 implementation Looking ahead and beyond Portland to national trends in residential zoning reforms A leader in the tiny home and green housing movements, Eli owns his own development and general contracting…

Have a reading resolution? Join Investor Lab’s Book Club! Each month we’ll be reading a new title to develop our investing skills and mindset. We’ll meet virtually for networking and a discussion of the book on the third Tuesday of each month. For January, we’ll be reading Am I Being Too Subtle? by Sam Zell. Self-made billionaire Sam Zell takes readers on a ride across his business terrain, sharing with honesty and humor stories of the times he got it…

For investors, working with wholesalers and realtors can be like oil and water, but it doesn’t have to be!  As both an investor and a broker, Tyler Combs of Rarebird Real Estate, shares his best tips for creating good working relationships with realtors and wholesalers. In this master class, you’ll learn… The benefits of working with licensed real estate agents The key things to communicate and outline before you start working with a broker How wholesalers can work for your…

The pandemic won’t stop Rarebird Real Estate’s Mike Nuss from keeping up tradition! He’s back again, virtually, this time, to share his 7th annual PDX Market Forecast with Investor Lab.  Known for his monthly market updates where he shares fresh takes and analysis of the latest market data, Mike usually makes remarkably accurate predictions about where our market is headed.  While 2020 certainly threw some massive curveballs, we can’t wait to hear his take on 2021! On this Zoom call,…

Join Investor Lab Yamhill Valley leaders, Ben Nelson and Anita Borgaes for a Market Update presentation on Thursday, January 28 at 6:30 PM. During this time, they will be giving a market update and 2021 forecast focusing on the Yamhill Valley region. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this will be a virtual presentation on Facebook Live! Be sure to bring your questions and leave them in the comments.

On the third Tuesday of each month, join Investor Lab for a new networking opportunity, Landlords Anonymous, hosted by Eric Guess. This support group is for PDX landlords at every experience level. We'll share war stories, brainstorm solutions, and find community. Investor Lab members can RSVP through the online platform, HERE! Not a member? You can pre-register and attend your first event for free using the link below.

This month, we are turning the spotlight on Investor Lab members Greg + Olga Carlson. Greg + Olga are husband and wife as well as partners in real estate investing. Their company, Javiena Group (named after their 2 children), focuses on flips, rentals, and the occasional development for the past 7.5 years. By dividing & conquering, they have built a thriving business while also pursuing their own personal growth journeys. We'll chat with them about their acquisition strategy and building…