Happy New Year! As we kick off 2025, Milwaukee REIA is here to help you take your real estate investing journey to the next level. Whether you ’ re just getting started or looking to scale your portfolio, this year is all about empowering you to achieve your goals. With expert insights, networking opportunities, and tailored resources, we ’ re committed to being your trusted partner in real estate success.
Inside this month’s newsletter, you’ll find an exciting lineup of resources and events designed to help you start the year strong From educational workshops to networking meetups and exclusive tools, there’s something for everyone Be sure to mark your calendar for January’s Monthly Meeting, where we’ll dive into key strategies for 2025 Let’s make this year your best yet together! See what Realtor.com predicts for the new year.
Join Local Experts for Goal-Setting and Business Planning
Coming up this month, our inspiring panel of local experts are ready to help you achieve your real estate goals. At the “Ready, Set, Grow” event on January 14, 2025, four accomplished professionals will share actionable strategies to guide your journey to success Here’s a closer look at the speakers who will empower you to set, plan, and execute your 2025 goals
Eric Lundberg - Profit by the Numbers
Understanding your numbers is one of the most critical aspects of running a successful real estate business. From setting realistic goals to making informed decisions, knowing your financials, market trends, and performance metrics provides clarity and direction After this meeting, you'll be equipped to make data-driven decisions that foster growth, resilience, and sustainable success in the coming year
Bryan Falk-Steinmetz - Bounce Back Stronger
In the world of real estate, resilience is a skill that can make or break your success Every deal, negotiation, or partnership won’t go perfectly setbacks, rejections, and unexpected challenges are part of the journey Learn how to embrace the rejection as a stepping stone to future opportunities and cultivate a growth mindset It's time to turn your challenges into momentum and keep your goals within reach
Dan Farsht - Network to Net Worth
Building your personal brand and expanding your network are powerful drivers of success in real estate, whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned investor A strong personal brand sets you apart, communicates your expertise, and builds trust with clients and partners You’ll learn practical strategies for building a standout brand and creating a network that fuels your real estate journey forward
Jodi Graf - Build a Business You Love!
Building a business you ’ re passionate about is more than a strategy it’s the foundation for a fulfilling and purpose-driven life You’ll discover how aligning your real estate business with your passions can fuel your motivation, drive innovation, and sustain your momentum through challenges This session will inspire you to create a business that not only thrives financially but also brings joy, purpose, and lasting satisfaction to your journey
Taylor Rens | 414-296-6225 | taylor rens@zrlaywers com John Newland | 414-852-0921 jnewland@terranova-realestate.com
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| 608-234-5734 george heathcote@shepherdfinancialadvisors com
Realtor.com’s 2025 Housing Forecast
BY: BRAD BECKET, REALESTATEINVESTINGTODAY.COM
As the 2025 predictions roll in, the researchers at Realtor com says mortgage rates will continue to average above 6% and home prices will keep rising. In addition they say the supply of homes for sale will continue to improve as well as new-home construction.
“This past year brought us a surprising upward trend in home price growth despite the persistence of high mortgage rates and rising inventory,” Realtorcom economists wrote “Mortgage rates are expected to keep mortgage payments essentially unchanged in 2025 despite continued home price growth”
COMING UP: Bus Tour - Buying Edition!
The journey to real estate success is paved with knowledge, experience, and actionable tools. On Saturday, February 15, 2025, Milwaukee REIA invites you to join the "Bus Tour: Buying Edition" a one-of-a-kind, full-day experience designed to elevate your property investment game
This event is not just another seminar It’s a deep dive into the real-world processes that successful investors use to find and close profitable deals. Led by a local expert who has acquired over 45 properties in the past year, the Bus Tour combines theory with hands-on application
What Makes This Event Special?
The Bus Tour combines in-depth education with practical experience: Expert Guidance: Learn from a seasoned investor who has mastered the buying process. Real-World Training: Explore three properties, diving deep into the challenges and triumphs of each deal.
Custom Tools: Access exclusive resources to close deals faster and more effectively.
Who Should Attend?
Whether you're a first-time investor or a seasoned pro, this event is packed with insights to help you:
Build confidence in evaluating properties.
Refine your negotiation strategies
Set yourself up for long-term success in real estate
Don’t
Wait – Early Bird Ends January 15th!
With limited seating available, this event is sure to fill up fast. Now through January 15th, you can bring a guest for just $1!
Members: $97
Non-Members: $147
Tool of the Month
RESIMPLI - REAL ESTATE INVESTOR CRM
RESimpli is the only all-in-on real estate investor CRM software that helps you manage Data, Marketing, Sales and Operations.
This is the tool, we use in our home buying business Why did we choose it?
Automated Lead Follow-Up with Drip Campaigns
Detailed KPI Dashboard that tracks EVERY DOLLAR SPENT
Task creation that is tagged for filtering
National Benefit of the Month
SAVE UP TO 45% WITH FEDEX
We’ve worked with FedEx to bring National REIA members discounted shipping rates on eligible services. Sign up for the FedEx Advantage® discounts program to start saving.
With the FedEx Advantage program, you’ll get:
45% on FedEx Express® shipping
25% on FedEx Ground® shipping
25% on FedEx Home Delivery®
Tier 6/506 pricing on FedEx Ground Multiweight® shipping
Apartments Boom And Middle Housing Lags
BY: BRAD BECKETT, REAL ESTATE INVESTING TODAY
Last week’s infographic illustrated America’s fastest growing housing markets based on data from this report That being said, Storagecafe says the U S housing market has been on a steady, albeit slow, growth trajectory over the past two decades with total inventory reaching 144 million housing units in 2023 – up 16.7% from 2005. However, data show that even though homes continue are being built, housing supply still falls short of meeting demand, and prices keep rising. Their recent report points out that housing stock has evolved differently across various types, with single family and middle housing under-performing while multifamily developments have boomed – stepping up to meet the pressing need for more living space
Some key points:
The national housing inventory rose by 16.7% from 2005 to 2023.
The multifamily sector saw the most rapid growth, increasing by 54% nationwide.
Apartment stock doubled or more in over 120 cities.
Middle housing grew by just 11.3%, while single family homes increased by 16.7% during the same period.
The South leads in housing inventory expansion, with over 30 of the top 50 cities for growth in the region nearly half of which are in Texas
