Combat Boots to Business Suits | Passive Income through Real Estate Investing

Duration:

45 minutes

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

1. Understand the Basics of Real Estate Investing: Gain a foundational understanding of real estate investing, including key concepts such as cash flow, appreciation, and ROI (Return on Investment).
2. Identify Opportunities in the Real Estate Market: Learn how to spot lucrative real estate opportunities, particularly those that align with the unique skills and resources available to veterans and military personnel.
3. Create a Real Estate Investment Strategy: Develop a personalized investment strategy that aligns with their financial goals, risk tolerance, and time availability.
4. Leverage VA Loans and Other Resources: Understand how to effectively use VA loans and other military benefits to invest in real estate with little or no money down.
5. Build a Team and Network: Learn how to assemble a team of professionals, such as real estate agents, lenders, and property managers, and how to leverage networks within the military community for support and opportunities.
6. Take Action and Overcome Barriers: Identify common obstacles that veterans face when entering the real estate market and develop actionable steps to overcome these challenges.

Workshop Structure:

1. Introduction (5 minutes)
   • Briefly introduce yourself and share your journey from military service to building a successful real estate portfolio.
   • Highlight the importance of real estate investing as a pathway to financial independence.
2. Understanding Real Estate Investing (10 minutes)
   • Explain key concepts such as cash flow, appreciation, and ROI.
   • Provide real-life examples of successful real estate investments, particularly those relevant to military personnel.
3. Identifying Opportunities in the Market (8 minutes)
   • Discuss how to identify and evaluate potential investment properties.
   • Focus on niche markets and strategies that align with the skills and needs of veterans, such as multi-family properties, house hacking, or rental properties near military bases.
4. Creating a Personalized Investment Strategy (8 minutes)
   • Guide attendees through the process of developing a real estate investment strategy tailored to their unique circumstances.
   • Include considerations such as financial goals, risk tolerance, and available time.
5. Leveraging VA Loans and Military Benefits (7 minutes)
   • Explain how to use VA loans and other military-specific resources to invest in real estate.
   • Share tips on navigating the VA loan process and maximizing its benefits.
6. Building a Team and Networking (5 minutes)
   • Discuss the importance of building a strong team of professionals and leveraging networks within the military community.
   • Provide practical tips for finding the right partners and creating mutually beneficial relationships.
7. Taking Action and Overcoming Barriers (2 minutes)
   • Address common challenges veterans face in real estate investing and provide actionable advice for overcoming these obstacles.
   • Encourage attendees to take the first step towards real estate investing by setting a specific goal or action item.
8. Q&A and Closing (5 minutes)
   • Open the floor for questions and provide answers based on your expertise.
   • Close with an inspirational message that emphasizes the potential for success in real estate investing for veterans.

Materials and Resources:

• Handouts: Will provide a simple checklist or guide that summarizes key points from the workshop and includes action steps for attendees to take after the event.
• Slides: I will have to create New Slides for this – but not from scratch, so I can use visual aids to reinforce key concepts, show examples, and keep the audience engaged.
• Resource List: I will include a list of recommended books, websites, and tools for further learning.

This structure should give attendees valuable insights and actionable steps to start or enhance their real estate investing journey.