Elevating Your Future. Expanding Your Network. Empowering Your Portfolio.
Hosted by Sarah Benson
“The most effective way to do it, is to do it!” – Amelia Earhart
Real estate investing is more than just property—it’s about freedom, security, and taking charge of your financial destiny. Whether you are closing your 50th deal or haven’t yet made your first offer, there is a seat at the table for you.
W.I.R.E. is a dedicated focus group within the Minnesota Real Estate Investors Association (MnREIA) designed by women, for women. We believe that when women support each other, we don't just build portfolios—we build legacies.
"Wealth is the freedom to live life on your own terms. Don't just wait for a seat at the table; build your own table."
This Thursday at WIRE, Kami Collins will be sharing how she used creative financing strategies to build her successful portfolio.
Traditional financing is only one way to buy real estate. In today’s market, the investors finding opportunities are often the ones who know how to think creatively.
Tomorrow night at W.I.R.E., we’re talking about creative financing: strategies that can help investors structure deals differently, solve seller problems, and create opportunities outside of conventional lending.
But this won’t just be theory.
Kami will walk us through real examples; how she structured the deals, why creative financing made sense in those situations, and what she learned along the way.
What She'll cover:
- Lease Options & Lease Purchases: How to create flexibility for both buyers and sellers while controlling property with less money upfront.
- Subject-To (Sub2): What it means to take over payments on an existing mortgage and why this strategy has become more relevant in today’s interest rate environment.
- Wrap Mortgages: A simple breakdown of how wrap financing works and examples of to use it to structure deals creatively.
- Contract for Deed: A high-level overview of how these agreements work and where they may fit into creative deal structuring conversations.
- Real-Life Deal Breakdowns: We’ll look at actual examples of creative financing strategies used in real transactions, including what worked, what challenges came up, and how the deals ultimately came together.
Who Should Attend?
- The Curious Beginner: If you’ve heard terms like “Sub2” or “seller financing” but never fully understood how they work.
- The Creative Thinker: If you want more tools and ideas for structuring deals in a challenging market.
- The Growing Investor: If you’re looking for ways to acquire properties beyond traditional bank financing.
- The Experienced Investor: To share perspectives, lessons learned, and creative strategies from the field.
Creative financing isn’t about cutting corners. It’s about understanding options, solving problems, and learning how to structure deals in ways that can benefit everyone involved.
Come ready to learn, ask questions, and hear real-world examples of creative investing in action.
Why Join Us?
Our monthly round-table discussions are designed to help you navigate the unique journey of a female investor. We focus on:
- Real Talk on Real Deals: Share the projects you’re working on, celebrate your wins, and get honest feedback on your challenges in a supportive environment.
- Wealth & Wellness: We go beyond the "closing" to discuss financial wellness, mindset, and the confidence needed to take big leaps.
- The Power of Connection: Meet your future business partners, lenders, and mentors. This is a space to build a network of your biggest cheerleaders.
- Collaborative Learning: Gain insight into new techniques and market trends through collective wisdom.
Who Is This For?
If you identify as a woman and have an interest in real estate, you belong here. Our members include:
- Seasoned Pros looking to scale and mentor.
- New Investors ready to take their very first step.
- Curious Partners who want to understand the family investments and gain financial independence.
- Action-Takers looking for a high-energy community of like-minded women.
