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WOODLAND ESTATE
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Check-In: 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Program: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Networking: 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
House Hunting and Hacking for RE Investors:
Making your Primary Residence so much more than “a Home”
For many investors, the first deal is not a flip, a rental, or a big off-market score. It is the home you live in.
This month, we are digging into house hacking — one of the most practical ways to get started in real estate investing while solving your own housing situation at the same time. Whether that means buying a property with extra units, renting out spare space, reducing your monthly living costs, or thinking more strategically about your first purchase, house hacking can turn your primary residence into a powerful financial tool.
But like most things in real estate, the idea is simple on paper and a lot more nuanced in real life.
That is why we are bringing together an expert panel with multiple perspectives:
- an investor who is actively house hacking right now
- an investor who house hacked in the early 2000s and learned plenty of lessons the hard way
- a property inspector who can speak to what buyers should pay attention to before they commit
- a realtor and mortgage resource who used house hacking in her own first home purchase and turned that experience into a foundation for continued investing
Together, the panel will explore the opportunities, the risks, the common mistakes, and the practical considerations that come with using your primary residence as part of your investing strategy.
Whether you are just starting to think differently about your next home, actively looking for a property, or curious how others have made this approach work, this conversation will give you real-world insight from people who have seen house hacking from very different angles.
What to Expect When You Walk Through the Door
MVREIA is more than a monthly meeting - it's a room full of real estate investors who actually talk to each other, share what's working, and help each other level up. Here's how the night typically flows on the 2nd Monday of every month:
Arrive & Connect (Doors 5:30 PM)
Get settled, say hi, and start the conversations early. You'll meet investors, vendors, and local pros.
Sometimes that turns into a mentor, a contractor referral, a lender connection... even your next deal.
Quick Local Updates
We start with short, useful updates.
- MVREIA news
- Local market chatter
- Upcoming events
- anything members should have on their radar
Networking That's Not Awkward
You'll have built-in time to connect in a way that's actually productive.
Share what you're working on, what you're looking for, and what you've learned.
Relationships form fast in this room.
Practical, Interactive Education
Expect actionable info, not fluff. We love Q&A and real discussion so bring your questions and jump in.
Stick Around After (HIghly Recommended)
The best conversations often happen after the main presentation.
People brainstorm, trade contacts, and swap ideas.
It's the "parking log meeting" energy meets the "Midwestern goodbye".
Whelp [slaps knees], time to hit that blue Register now button below to make sure you save yourself a spot before you leave.
Save Your Seat!
Whether you're brand new or actively building a portfolio, you'll leave with strong connections and real takeaways.
Bring your business cards, your questions, and your curiosity.
Pre-Register using the blue button below.
Food Note:
Light refreshments will be available for purchase (cash only for now). Think pizza, pop/water, chips, maybe some hotdogs.
Feel free to bring your own or grab takeout on your way in. There are tons of options near Boardman Park.
We'll see you there!