Past Events

So you've decided to become a real estate investor or maybe even get your real estate license. What now? How do you actually get your business off the ground? Broker and Investor Lab member, Don Clemons, shares 6 key principles to building a sustainable business as an investor or an agent.  He'll discuss the importance of your sphere, how to network like a pro, and the power of self-knowledge. You'll learn how to leverage your mindset and use simple tools to kickstart…

Successful real estate investors know that it's a team sport, but building that team can be a massive challenge. In Who Not How by expert coach, Dan Sullivan, and organizational psychologist, Benjamin Hardy, you'll learn how to shift from asking "How can I do this?" to "Who can do this for me?" Through this paradigm shift, Sullivan and Hardy will help you build a successful business, free up hours of work, and discover your limitless potential. RSVP and sign up for our virtual book discussion on December…

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.