Are you interested in Flipping Houses? If so, join us for our new online educational webinar.
Learn the ABC’s of Flipping Houses in California with expert real estate investor, Alton Jones, founder of Rehabs2Riches.
Discover the ins and outs of flipping properties in the Golden State. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this VIRTUAL event is packed with valuable tips and strategies to succeed in rehabbing.
Not based in California? Don’t worry, the educators have rehabbed properties throughout the nation!The information shared on this educational webinar can be applied to real estate transactions across the country.
Don’t delay and register for this online event — make the commitment to invest time to expand your knowledge about rehabbing properties.
Get ready to elevate your game and turn Rehabs into Riches! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to level up your real estate game from the comfort of your own home. Learn how to turn rundown, ugly properties into profitable investments.
Please register and a Zoom link will be sent to you via email.
5th Annual Los Angeles Real Estate GRAND Expo
We are excited to announce our 5th Annual Los Angeles Real Estate GRAND Expo. The GRAND Expo returns on Saturday, October 26, 2024, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. We’re taking over the entire Iman Cultural Center for the day.
Last year, the GRAND Expo was the largest real estate event in Southern California! We had over 800 investors, 64 vendors, and 12 national speakers. This year will be even LARGER! An entire day celebrating real estate investing and you can be involved. Best of all, the GRAND Expo will be FREE to attend.
In fact, we have sophisticated investors flying in from throughout the nation, and even internationally, for this special day. Our venue is transformed into a creative indoor/outdoor space with plenty of networking areas, food trucks, plus a coffee station.
SPEAKERS. There will be national guest speakers (in three breakout rooms). Here is a partial list of speakers:
1. Jonah Dew – “Learn to Multiply Your Money” 2. Eddie Speed – “Buying Discounted notes” 3. Steve Matley – “Syndication Know How” 4. Joe Arias – “How to Get Started Investing” 5. Christopher Meza – “Developing Raw Land” 6. Tony Watson – “Tax Advantages for R.E. Investors” 7. Lauren Wells – “Passive Income Strategies” 8. Marco Kozlowski – “How to Buy Lots and Lots of Houses” 9. Amanda Brown – “Invest in Commercial Real Estate” 10. Ken Letourneau – “Strategies from a Tax Sales Master” 11. Arturo Olivas – “Learn How to Create More Deals” 12. Steve Matley – “Do More Deals Bringing Partners Together” 13. Tim Emery & Jim Edenfield – “Top Secrets to Out-Of-State Investing” 14. Rick Sharga (Keynote) – Renowned Real Estate Economist
INVESTMENT EDUCATION. Just think of it! An all-day in-depth educational extravaganza celebrating real estate investing. Most importantly, this will NOT be a sales pitch. Each of the speakers have contractually agreed to educate and teach us successful real estate investing strategies. So regardless of whether you are a new investor, already own properties, or are very experienced, our GRAND Expo is for you.
COMPLIMENTARY PRIVATE CONSULTATIONS. As a special unique feature of our Grand Expo, you can sign-up for private half-hour consultations with your favorite guest speakers. Registration will occur Saturday morning, starting promptly at 8:00 am. First come – first serve. So come early and schedule your private consultations. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get advice from national real estate experts.
VENDOR EXPO: Don’t miss our “Vendor Expo,” which will occur throughout the day in the North Hall. We’ll have 70+ vendors where you can “meet and greet” real estate professionals with services and products that you’ll want to utilize in your real estate investing. (If you have a product or service that would be valuable to real estate investors and would like to be a vendor, please contact us directly.)
FOOD TRUCKS. What would a Grand Expo be without food trucks? A day full of workshops, vendors, networking, and real estate investments demands sustenance, and we’ve got you covered. We’ll have 3-4 international food trucks in our central courtyard, plus a coffee wagon.
DATE: Saturday, October 26, 2024, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
LOCATION: Iman Cultural Center, 3376 Motor Avenue (between Palms and National), Los Angeles, 90034.
FREE PARKING: Street parking (free and metered). There are also two FREE parking structures just two blocks away. The first structure is at the northeast corner of Motor and Palms. The second structure is at the northeast corner of Motor and National. Valet parking ($15) is also available.
FREE ADMISSION: Admission to our Grand Expo is COMPLIMENTARY, but reservations are required.
PRODUCERS. The Grand Expo is joint presentation of the Los Angeles County Real Estate Investors Association, Sam’s Real Estate Club, Realty411.com, Women’s Real Estate Network (“WREN”), REI Wealth, and Greater LA-REIA.
Since 2007, Realty411.com has assisted top companies expand their visibility and grow their business. Contact us for a complimentary marketing session. Investors, do you have questions about real estate investing? Are you looking for a turnkey rental? Need a solid REI referral? Book a meeting with a Realty411 team member: CLICK HERE.
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By William Moore, AIA President, Portmanteau Partners, LLC
Workforce is a powerful word and something that companies and entire industries depend upon for their success and survival. Without a happy and highly functioning workforce, businesses would fail, and entire communities would collapse.
Because housing has become exponentially expensive, with no relief on the horizon, employers are increasingly searching for ways to leverage the power of their businesses to create housing at a rate that is attainable to their respective workforces. Increasingly, it’s critical for competitive companies and industry leaders to do all they can to provide their workforces with outstanding working conditions, including, a comfortable and affordable way of life.
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Nothing speaks more to a person’s contentment than having a place to call home. A relaxing and secure place to live is the foundation of anyone’s wellbeing. Companies that are attentive to this need and able and willing to provide conveniently located housing to their workers, will undoubtedly build a more efficient workforce leading to business stability, greater profits and a competitive edge.
Here are some of the important and sometimes mandatory considerations when it comes to designing and building quality workforce housing:
Design
It’s important to have an idea about what specific ‘work force’ the project will be serving. In the case of a corporate client, there is usually very specific information detailing the type of personnel they need to serve, as well as their income levels, familial status, lifestyles and personal needs.
For example, a multi-family project serving ski resort workers may be designed for a predominately 20–40-year-old, single-household demographic, whereas an agricultural or manufacturing facility may have more families with children. This demographic also determines the optimal site selection as it relates to recreation, religious centers, day-care, schools and other personal needs and conveniences.
Additionally, the target demographic would determine the unit mix of the project. For example, the family group would require more two and three-bedroom units whereas younger singles would be content with studios and one-bedroom units. The developer and partners also generally plan to hold the project for a longer period of time with operating expenses that may or may not be shouldered by the residents. This sets up a design challenge that is often different that traditional multi-family apartments projects where materials, equipment and energy-use decisions take on a heightened meaning.
Sensitivity and thoughtfulness around the community design is essential for the success of the project, as well. The recommendation is that the communities live on their own, with onsite or nearby amenities, design variation and aesthetic appeal. Commercial identity and branding associated with the company sponsor is eliminated, to avoid any feel of the historical, ‘company town’. The community as an autonomous, desirable ‘place’ supports the real estate value, and longevity of the project.
Municipal and Commercial Participation
The Developer has a different primary stakeholder in this equation compared to traditional multi-family projects, providing a unique and incredible financial opportunity. Whether a municipal or industrial ‘partner’, the values of this new stakeholder are complementary to the Developer and are a welcome addition to the project equation. This new stakeholder also has a longer view of the outcome, desiring utility and service for decades, post-completion. A typical speculative project, in contrast, is required to meet a one-dimensional pro-forma with the singular goal of serving the highest-paying resident and doing so as efficiently as possible (i.e.; as low as possible up-front cost). Both the developer and the equity investor of the typical spec’ multi-family project are often seeking to retire their position as quickly as possible.
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With the workforce project, often the industrial partner desires to control the project for as long as possible, gaining confidence in the knowledge of the quantity and status of housing it will have available, as the business needs grow.
What is compelling is that the demand side of the equation is also a participant in the financing component. The end user and their long-term goals are part of the industrial partner’s business model. Numerous avenues exist for these municipal and industrial partners to participate, and earn a favorable return on their investment, including:
1. Providing equity or lower-interest mezzanine loans, 2. Bringing some or all of the demand via various avenues such as
a. Providing a rent credit to the employee for the subject property. b. Directing employees to the project leasing agent. c. Providing a rent guaranty to the Developer to assist in achieving favorable financing terms, in turn, lowering costs.
By supporting the financing of the project, employers generate a monetary (cash-on-cash) as well as a long-term growth return on their investment. Industrial and municipal investors gain the following:
1. Control of available housing for their employees. 2. Certainty of the quantity and types (for sale, for-rent) and program ie;2 bedroom, 3 bedroom units, etc. 3. Certainty of the cost of housing at present and into the future. 4. Monetary return on the investment through cash-flows and/or at disposition.
Many decisions about workforce housing will depend on site selection, unit mix, rental and sales rates.
As an Investment
The investor who would realize the highest value in workforce housing is a company or municipality that will derive an economic benefit from a happy, stable and secure workforce. The investment will boost the company or municipality value, while simultaneously creating a measurable economic return on the monetary investment over time.
As suggested above, workforce housing is a longer-term investment and generally not designed for an immediate exit, although in certain environments (physical and monetary), it could be possible to sell the asset or position after stabilization.
Additional Considerations
It should be noted that large employers have some leverage with municipalities and can assist in securing things such as development impact fee reductions or offsets, utility connection cost reductions and assistance with infrastructure engineering and costs
Developers can operate a single, or multiple employers’ projects in a fund across several markets they may be operating in, creating a larger entity to create even further cost reductions in financing, administration, and execution costs. This format also renders the asset pool to be more stable and flexible as market performance fluctuates over time.
A content workforce is good for any company’s bottom line and few things contribute to this more than providing a happy place to call home.
William Moore, AIA, is President of Portmanteau Partners (www.portmanteaupartners.com), a firm specializing in the design and development of workforce housing. The firm is currently working on the $40 million workforce housing project for meatpacking giant Cargill, Inc. in Fort Morgan, Colorado. He can be reached at [email protected] or (720) 436-5713
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Weston Urban’s 300 Main is one of several projects bringing new energy to the Center City
Submitted by Paul Suter
Downtown San Antonio is achieving new heights with the opening of the city’s tallest residential tower, 300 Main ( https://live300main.com/). At 32-stories, the high-rise was developed by Weston Urban and is a dramatic new addition to the San Antonio skyline with sweeping views of the metro area. The opening of the tower is being celebrated by its first residents who began moving in at the end of August. The property is now also available for tours to people who are interested in seeing the building and learning more about leasing options.
Located at the corner of North Main Avenue and East Travis Street, 300 Main was intentionally designed to reflect the rich history and culture of San Antonio, with a strong focus on local artwork and thoughtfully curated interiors. Some of the outstanding features include a Sky Lounge on the 25th-floor with unobstructed views of San Antonio, custom artistic creations by local artists including Oscar Alvarado and Lionel Sosa, a 7th floor indoor and outdoor amenity space with media and game lounges, a guest suite, and an entertainment kitchen.
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Beyond the outstanding architecture, construction and design, 300 Main will also provide residents with exceptional amenities and services. For example, residents of 300 Main will enjoy 40,000 square feet of amenity spaces that will include coworking lounges with private study pods and conference rooms, where they can work comfortably and remotely in a professional setting. The fitness center, both indoors and outdoors, is fully equipped with Pelotons, Stairmasters, a dedicated yoga room, a BeaverFit Shred Shed, and more.
When they’re not busy at work or focusing on their physical fitness, a 7th floor pool deck with lounging areas, private cabanas, lawn games, and an entertainment kitchen, will provide residents with a great place to relax and socialize.
300 Main is the latest Weston Urban project to contribute to the density and diversity of downtown. The development, leasing and lending real estate firm has helped to create and define the San Antonio skyline through both thoughtful historic redevelopment and strategic ground-up construction. Some of the company’s other downtown projects include Frost Tower, Legacy Park, and the Rand and Milam buildings
“Our mission has always been to help build the city our kids want to call home and 300 Main and the other projects we’re celebrating today are important steps in that effort,” said Randy Smith, co- founder and CEO of Weston Urban. “It’s very exciting to welcome our first residents to 300 Main. Downtown is alive with activity and rich history, but a high-rise living experience in our city’s beautiful core is something our community has waited 300 years for. Now there is an option to live in a beautiful home and be able to walk to work, groceries, great restaurants, wonderful parks, and enjoy a truly vibrant urban lifestyle.”
The general contractor for 300 Main is Rogers-O’Brien Construction with the design provided by Page. Bridge Investment Group and Bank OZK provided financing for the project.
ABOUT WESTON URBAN
Weston Urban began as an effort to attract and retain San Antonio’s new generation of talent. Since its founding in 2012, it has broadened its mission to encompass reviving the city’s center. By collaborating with partners and strategically leveraging resources, Weston Urban works to create downtown spaces where serendipity is possible. Weston Urban focuses on three primary services: Development, Leasing, and Lending. To learn more, visit https://westonurban.com/.
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Project Details 300 Main • Developer: Weston Urban • Address: 300 North Main Ave., San Antonio, TX 78205 • 32-story residential tower • 354-unit Class AA multifamily development • 327,194 square feet net residential rental area • Average unit is 924 square feet • Six-level parking garage with approximately 457 spaces • 6,275 square feet of retail space • Contractor: Rogers-O’Brien Construction • Design: Page • Financing: Bridge Investment Group and Bank OZK
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Located across Colfax from the Anschutz Medical Campus, the new development will include 370 residential apartments and ground-floor retail anchored by Queen City Collective Coffee
Aurora, CO (September 2024) – The development team of Uplands Real Estate Partners, The Max Collaborative, and Wynne Yasmer Real Estate (the same group behind the development of One River North) is pleased to announce the opening of The Broadleaf, a mixed-use residential development located within Fitzsimons Village, across from the Anschutz Medical Campus. The development includes 370 apartments and more than 9,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space lining the boulevard within the master-planned Village. Queen City Collective Coffee has signed on to operate a café space integrated within the residential lobby. Davis Partnership Architects is the architect for the project and JE Dunn is the general contractor. Kairoi Residential has been chosen to be the property manager.
The Broadleaf marks the second project opening this year for the development team in the greater Denver market. The partnership recently opened the iconic One River North project, a residential high rise in Denver’s River North Arts District (RiNo), which has garnered national attention for its unique architecture with a “canyon” traveling through its facade. Uplands Real Estate Partners and The Max Collaborative were both founded by members of the Ratner family, the founding family of Forest City Realty Trust, which led the transformative redevelopment of Denver’s old Stapleton International Airport. Wynne Yasmer Real Estate is a Denver-based developer whose principals, Brian Wynne and K.C. Yasmer, are both former Forest City executives.
“We’re thrilled to bring a boutique residential building with top-of-market amenities to the professionals who work and study at the Anschutz Medical Campus,” said Josh Hoffman, a principal with Uplands. “The medical campus is home to approximately 25,000 employees and more than 4,000 students, with a total of 55,000 people expected to be working or studying at the campus at full buildout. The Broadleaf will provide residents with a level of quality, design, and amenities not yet offered in proximity to the campus.”
The Broadleaf is located four blocks from the Colfax Light Rail Station, providing future residents with direct access to downtown Denver, Denver International Airport, and the southeast business corridor. The development features a robust amenity package including the only rooftop pool in the area with dramatic views of the mountain range, a state-of-the-art indoor / outdoor fitness center, coworking spaces, a pet spa, bike storage with workshop, a boutique coffee shop, and secure garage parking. A half-acre outdoor courtyard will provide an urban oasis with grills, picnic tables, lounge seating, lush landscaping, and outdoor lawns for yoga and exercise.
At seven stories, The Broadleaf is the tallest residential building in the submarket. It is the only residential building in the submarket constructed from light-gauge steel, providing superior acoustics and less sound between residences. The meticulously designed residences feature best-in-class finishes and offer one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 500 square feet to 1,600 square feet.
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The Broadleaf will offer second to none lifestyle amenities through vendor partnerships and the Kairoi Art of Neighboring. The community is also focused on a wellness theme.
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Are you interested in learning everything there is to know about Flipping Houses? If so, join us for our new educational webinar. Learn the ABC’s of Flipping Houses in California with expert real estate investors. Discover the ins and outs of flipping properties in the Golden State.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this VIRTUAL event is packed with valuable tips and strategies to succeed in the real estate market.
Get ready to elevate your game and turn rehabs into riches!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to level up your real estate game from the comfort of your home. On this online educational event, investors will learn how to turn rundown, ugly properties into profitable investments in California.
Not in California? Don’t worry, our educators have rehabbed properties throughout the nation! The information shared on this educational virtual event can be applied to real estate transactions across the country.
Don’t delay and register for this online event and make the commitment to your real estate investment education today. Learn more about our educator, Mr. Alton Jones, by reading his own words below.
Register today and a Zoom link will be sent via email.
About Our Educator – Mr. Alton Jones (Investor, eXp Realty Agent & Former Police Officer)
About Alton Jones – In His Own Words
“As the owner of Rehabs 2 Riches, I’ve spent my life making connections. Right out of high school, I joined the Los Angeles Police Department and became a police officer. During that time, I had a lot of interesting experiences, and I met a variety of fascinating people. Now, 30 years later, I’m still a reserve officer.
In 1996, I joined Primerica Financial Services and became a licensed life insurance agent, eventually rising to the position of Regional Vice-President. A few years later, things changed. I saw families and good people experiencing tough times due to a bad economy and a terrible real estate market. If things had been a little different, it could have been my family and I in the same situation. I knew I wanted to help somehow, to give back. That’s what motivated me to earn my real estate license and establish West Coast Home Buyers, LLC., purchasing and remodeling homes to make them affordable for local homebuyers.
Working alongside my mentor, the legendary Ron LeGrand, 14 years of real estate experience taught me two things. First, rehabbing homes is a way to help others, giving them a chance to buy beautiful and secure homes. Second, by working hard and working smart, rehabbing can be highly profitable. These lessons led me to develop Rehabs 2 Riches, a series of courses and books designed to teach anyone how to seize financial opportunity for themselves. I hope you can join me on this online educational webinar.”
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Dana and Dean D., owners of a small office building in the mountains of Colorado, were growing tired of the responsibilities of hands-on property management. Their building, held in an LLC, provided consistent income but required constant oversight. Eager for a change, they sold the property to a local investor, structuring the sale with an owner-carry note, which allowed them to finance the buyer’s purchase while securing passive income. When they included the note in the 1031 exchange, Dana and Dean opted to buy the note out, leveraging the proceeds to diversify their real estate portfolio across multiple assets. This innovative use of a note within a 1031 exchange highlights the complexity of the transaction and the advanced strategies available to savvy investors.
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Dana and Dean seized the opportunity to spread their risk by acquiring a range of properties, each in distinct sectors and regions. Their first replacement property was a partial interest in a multi-tenant flex industrial and mixed-use asset located in Texas. Following this, they purchased an interest in a multi-tenant retail property in Birmingham, Alabama, giving them exposure to a thriving retail market. The third property they added to their portfolio was an interest in a storage unit building, also in Texas, providing them with a steady income stream in a historically stable sector. Finally, they rounded out their acquisitions by investing in a diversified portfolio of healthcare properties spread across the United States. This diversification allowed Dana and Dean to mitigate risk while enjoying the benefits of multiple income streams across various real estate sectors.
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The transaction itself was not without its complexities. Handling the owner-carry note within the 1031 exchange framework required careful planning and precision. Additionally, Dana and Dean’s decision to identify and acquire more than three properties — exceeding the typical identification limit — added an additional layer of intricacy to the exchange process. However, with the guidance of Exchange Resource Group, LLC, they successfully navigated these challenges, emerging with a more diversified, less hands-on real estate portfolio. Their experience is a testament to the flexibility and benefits of 1031 exchanges for investors looking to evolve their real estate strategy while preserving wealth and reducing risk.
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When: September 28, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Where: ONLINE Cost: Free Contact: Realty411.com 8056931497 Email Event website
THIS IS A DEEP DIVE SESSION — The online educational event is half a day and will go over everything you need to know to be a successful condo investor.
This training is free, we urge you to attend, even for a bit if you can to gain the knowledge and insight you’ll need to make money rehabbing and selling or holding real estate.
Wouldn’t you want to make those big profits from rehabbing, but don’t know anything about construction? Do you like the idea of passive income, but don’t like shoveling sidewalks and mowing lawns?
If so, be sure to join our next LIVE webinar this upcoming Saturday, September 28th, and learn why this is the best time to buy condos in today’s hot market!
Webinar: Condos — Your Way To Financial Freedom
Tired of being priced out of the market? So were we, until we began to invest in condos/townhouses and PUDs (planned unit developments). The entry point was so much easier that we are able to pay cash on many deals.
This real estate niche has truly worked for us and that’s why we’re so passionate about sharing information about these type of deals. In fact, we sought out the best Condo educator we could find to teach this lucrative niche to our readers and network members.
Our educator for this important webinar is Linda Baumgarten. She is the co-founder of CTREIA, the largest real estate association in New England, the author of two books, and one of the most experienced condo investors we know.
By accident, Linda’s first rehab (buy/hold) property was a condo. She rehabbed it in a couple of weeks, rented it for monthly positive cash flow, and then doubled her purchase price only 18 months later!
Since then, she has purchased condominiums in multiple geographic markets from low end to luxury units. More importantly, her students have found massive success buying condos with little to no experience.
Be sure to invest time in your REI education by attending this complimentary live webinar this coming Saturday, September 28th,10 AM Pacific Time / 1 PM Eastern Time.
Investors will learn:
How to buy a condo with little or none of your own money
Which condos NOT to buy
Case studies of a Rehab and a Buy/Hold Condo Deal that you can replicate
Multiple exit strategies: wholesale, rehab or buy/hold and even AirBNB
How to analyze a deal in 15 minutes or less
Please note this special webinar will not be recorded in its entirety. We want investors to be fully engaged in their education so be sure to join us live!
Once again, leading this online session is Linda Baumgarten, co-founder of CTREIA, the largest real estate association in New England. We hope you can join us this Saturday for a fantastic educational live webinar.
New England States Lead US Home-Price Appreciation The US state with the largest home-price increase between 2019 and 2024 is Maine at 78.5% – a jump from $219,000 to $391,000. New Hampshire and Rhode Island came in next with 76% and 73% increases. Louisiana had the smallest increase at just 23%, from $206,500 to $254,000.
Top 10 Homes Of Tomorrow – As Predicted In the 1950s Seventy years ago, homes of the future were sure to generate publicity, including Monsanto’s House of the Future at Disneyland and Elvis Presley’s honeymoon House of Tomorrow.
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Where Americans Might Move In a survey of 1,000 Americans, 84% said they were open to moving to another city. Respondents said they wanted low crime, affordable living, good weather and low taxes. Tampa, Florida was the #1 choice the respondents said they could move, followed by Charlotte, North Carolina and Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Ohio Apartment In a Swimming Pool A Cincinnati, Ohio building that was once the local YMCA was converted to apartments. One of the apartments is inside the former swimming pool and another is in the basketball court.
New Mexico Ranch Is Bigger Than Houston One of the largest ranches in the United States just hit the market for $142 million. The family behind home-building giant D.R. Horton is selling the Great Western Ranch, their roughly 500,000-acre cattle ranch in New Mexico. With about 790 square miles, the ranch is bigger than the city of Houston. In addition to the land, there are eight homes, including a primary lodge for guests and a ranch manager’s house.
Fort Wayne Is America’s Most Affordable Town With a strong local economy, low home prices and major employers, including General Motors and Amazon, Fort Wayne, Indiana is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as America’s most affordable city.
Record $70 Million Fort Lauderdale Sale Heads To Wrecking Ball A Fort Lauderdale home where the Intracoastal Waterway and the New River join just sold for $70 million, the most expensive home ever sold in the popular beach town. Located between ultra-expensive Palm Beach and Miami Beach, the prices on Fort Lauderdale condos and homes have been reasonable until now, but a surge of recent top-dollar sales has changed the market dynamics. The $70 million home is likely to be torn down to make way for something even more expensive.
LA Stilt Home Sells Over $1 Million One of LA’s stilt homes has sold for $1,075,000. Located in Laurel Canyon—famous as a 1970’s-era home for musicians, including David Crosby, Mama Cass and Stephen Stills—stilt homes were designed to take advantage of small, hilly lots otherwise deemed “unbuildable.” About 1,500 of these striking houses were built in California during the 1950s and 1960s, but very few are still standing today.
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Top 10 US Cities To Retire Looking to retire to a city with a low cost of living, low taxes, a good quality of life, lots of activities, and good health care, seniors might want to buy a home in Orlando, Florida. The amusement park capital of the world is ranked #1 on the WalletHub list of the best American cities to retire. Or perhaps a condo in Miami, Florida, ranked #2 or Minneapolis at #3. Tampa and Fort Lauderdale, Florida round out the top five.
Some Good US Housing News U.S. single-family home listings are up to almost 700,000, an increase of 41% since 2023; inflation has dropped below 3%, the lowest level since early 2021; the average rate on a 30-year mortgage is down to 6.20%; and mortgage applications increased to their highest level since early 2023.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. — The only biography of America’s most controversial lawyer, Legal Gladiator by Solomon Schmidt is the story of Alan Dershowitz, a poor, failing high schooler from Brooklyn who became the youngest professor in the history of Harvard Law School, where Ted Cruz, Natalie Portman, Mike Pompeo, Jamie Raskin and others sat under his tutelage. It is also the story of a passionate Zionist who advocated for Israel on the world stage and became a confidant of Israeli prime ministers, including Benjamin Netanyahu. And it is the story of a zealous young liberal who, as an old man, stood in front of the Senate to declare that they would be violating the Constitution by removing a Republican president he himself opposed.
As a lawyer, Dershowitz has had a major impact on the most notorious legal cases in modern U.S. history. From Claus von Bulow to Mike Tyson to O.J. Simpson to Jeffrey Epstein to Donald Trump, he has devoted his life to championing the bedrock principle of the American justice system: that every person — no matter how despised — has the right to a rigorous legal defense. Legal Gladiator explores Dershowitz’s rise to prominence, gives the inside story of his most high-profile cases and controversies, and provides a shockingly intimate look into his personal life.
Dershowitz gave author Solomon Schmidt unprecedented access to his personal and professional life, including his private archives at Brooklyn College and dozens of interviews with him virtually and in New York City, Miami, Martha’s Vineyard and Israel. This book includes exclusive interview content from Bob Shapiro, Jeffrey Toobin, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, Glenn Greenwald, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Eliot Spitzer, Justice Stephen Breyer, Mike Huckabee, Woody Allen, Noam Chomsky, Geraldo Rivera, Mike Pompeo, Megyn Kelly, Mike Tyson, Ted Cruz, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., O.J. Simpson and Donald Trump, among others.
About the Author
Solomon Schmidt is the author of eight books in a series called History Bites. He wrote his first book at the age of 12, graduated high school at the age of 16, and was described by Fox & Friends as “the youngest child historian in America.” In addition to running historical tours in England and Scotland, Schmidt hosts the History Bites YouTube channel, where he has posted over 150 educational videos and interviews, including with Jocko Willink, Gov. Mike Huckabee, Alan Dershowitz, Mike Tyson and Dame Jane Goodall. Schmidt has traveled to Tanzania, Norway, Iceland, Greenland, Jordan, Australia and New Zealand to film videos for his channel and has given lectures at nearly 50 conferences throughout the United States. He is also working to help expand education in rural parts of Nepal through the JAPA Workbook Initiative. He lives in Buffalo, New York.
“Alan Dershowitz’s clear-headed defense of the rule of law and his fearless stances on behalf of the Jewish people and their nation-state make him a fascinating person to study and learn from. Solomon Schmidt has written a captivating story that highlights Alan’s rise to prominence and his work on behalf of dissidents, U.S. presidents, and notorious criminals alike. This is a significant new biography about a significant figure. Do read it.” — Lord Daniel Finkelstein, OBE, former executive editor ofThe Times; member of the house of Lords; author of the bestselling Hitler, Stalin, Mum and Dad
“Alan Dershowitz has consistently, courageously championed the rule of law and civil liberties, even when the immediate beneficiaries are unpopular, and even when his principled advocacy has made him unpopular. His lifelong devotion to defending the rights of all people – no matter who they are or what they believe – mirrors our legal system’s promise of ‘liberty and justice for all.’ Solomon Schmidt has turned Alan’s compelling life story into a compelling book.” — Nadine Strossen, John Marshall Harlan II Professor of Law Emerita, New York Law School; Past National President, American Civil Liberties Union (1991-2008)
“The Alan Dershowitz I know today is the same Alan Dershowitz I knew when I was a student of his at Harvard Law School. He is a principled man who cares deeply about the Constitution. As well, his public defense of Israel and the counsel he has shared with multiple presidential administrations has helped Israel remain a strong and vibrant country. This important biography by Solomon Schmidt is an objective and fascinating look at Professor Dershowitz’s life story. It should be read by all those who care about the rule of law and the welfare of the nation-state of the Jewish people.” — Mike Pompeo, Director of the C.I.A. (2017-2018) and 70th Secretary of State (2018-2021)
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“Alan Dershowitz is perhaps the greatest living lawyer in America. His knowledge of the law and reverence for the Constitution and its protections for EVERY citizen are unmatched. It’s been my privilege to get to know him. I have told him that, despite the fact he is a liberal and probably would never vote for me, I do ask two things of him if I ever call him in the middle of the night. One, take the call. Two, I’m guilty and I REALLY need him! He has lived the equivalent of several lifetimes, but somehow Solomon Schmidt has fit it all into one authoritative and compelling story of Alan Dershowitz.” — Mike Huckabee, governor of Arkansas (1996-2007); presidential candidate; bestselling author and host of the TV show Huckabee on TBN
“Solomon Schmidt has written a compelling and important book Legal Gladiator about one of the most influential and controversial lawyers and advocates of our time, Alan Dershowitz. My relationship with Alan goes back to the first class, the first day, I took at Harvard Law School, his Introduction to Criminal Law; without qualification he was the best professor I had during my three years at Harvard. It continued when Alan brought Avital Sharansky to meet with me in my Carter White House office, and her advocacy on behalf of her husband Anatoly (now Natan) and his helped lead to President Carter’s bold decision to declare in the midst of his Soviet trial that Sharansky was not a U.S. spy, which I believe saved his life. Alan also discussed Israeli peace process issues with me, and later spoke at my family lecture series. While I was initially dismayed by many of the defendants and others he represented, I came to understand that they stemmed from the same belief he instilled in us in our criminal law course at Harvard: everyone under our Constitution is entitled to a vigorous defense in a court of law or a court of public opinion.” — Ambassador (ret) Stuart E. Eizenstat, former Chief White House Domestic Policy Adviser to President Jimmy Carter; former U.S. Ambassador to the European Union, Under Secretary of Commerce, Under Secretary of State, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, and Special Representative to the President and Secretary of State in the Clinton administration; and Special Adviser on Holocaust Issues to several secretaries of State
“Here is the case for Alan Dershowitz, the celebrated Harvard lawyer who has spent his long and lustrous life cudgeling his brains on behalf of America’s deplorable – murderers and pornographers, Jeffrey Epstein, Leona Helmsley, and Donald Trump (to name a few). He exemplifies the highest professional standard of a defense lawyer, committed to ensuring that no matter how vilified, citizens may engage counsel to stand between them and the state so that, in an adversary system, the law is not mocked. This frank but friendly biography is not written by or for lawyers, and it is all the more enjoyable for that reason.” — Geoffrey Robertson, prominent human rights and civil liberties lawyer; bestselling author of Rather His Own Man
“A fascinating account about one of the greatest lawyers of our generation. This is a must read.” — Jay Sekulow, free speech and religious liberties litigator; Chief Counsel of the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ); host of the radio and TV show Sekulow
“Solomon Schmidt has written the first comprehensive biography of the nations, and perhaps the world’s, most active and famous lawyer, legal academic, political activist, and author, Alan Dershowitz. The reader will get an intimate picture of the unique life and career of this peripatetic figure, no longer an enigma. It will doubtless provoke others to study how this academic went beyond the classroom and the courtroom to become a significant world figure.” — Harvey Silverglate, renowned First Amendment lawyer; co-founder of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE)
“Alan is one of the most impactful lawyers of the last half century. He is a tireless champion of truth and civil liberties who never wavered in his commitment to his core values. Generations of law students and journalists like myself have been enriched by his wisdom, excellence and legal work.” — John Solomon, award-winning journalist and host of Just the News on Real America’s Voice
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“Alan Dershowitz is a real lawyer who doesn’t heed the shouts of the mob when deciding whether to take on a client. Alan is also old-fashioned in the best sense: he doesn’t think the Constitution is just a piece of paper. Solomon Schmidt’s biography explores the highs and lows of Alan’s life in a gripping narrative. Read this book!” — Greta Van Susteren, news anchor and former host of programs on CNN, Fox News and MSNBC; current host of Newsmax’s On The Record with Greta Van Susteren
“Alan Dershowitz’s portfolio is unique in the annals of legal history, and Solomon Schmidt has told his life story brilliantly in Legal Gladiator. To anyone who values our Constitution and the protections it affords, I encourage you to read this powerful biography of an important historical figure.” — Robert Shapiro, acclaimed criminal defense attorney, co-founder of LegalZoom
“Alan Dershowitz is an American-Jewish hero who helped to pioneer brilliant, eloquent, well-reasoned, and extremely persuasive, factual arguments in favor of majestic, Democratic Israel. All of us who follow in Alan’s footsteps of dedicating our lives to stopping the defamation and libel of the glorious Jewish state are in his debt for his courage and fortitude. Solomon Schmidt has written a moving and intriguing biography of my friend Alan. In a world where few have the courage to speak out on behalf of the Middle East’s only free nation, Alan stands tall and proud, courageously taking on Israel’s enemies and galvanizing its supporters. I would urge anyone who has an interest in this giant of Israel’s defense to read Legal Gladiator.” — Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, famed speaker, author and media commentator; known as “America’s Rabbi”; author of The Israel Warrior
“Alan Dershowitz is one of the sharpest, bravest, and most principled legal minds in America. Interviewing him is always a challenge, because you have to be on your A-game, but an enjoyable one.” — Piers Morgan, internationally renowned media personality
“A lively portrait of America’s most famous lawyer, revealing the funny and endearing man behind the legal theories, the celebrity clients, and the colorful controversies.” — Steven Pinker, Johnstone Professor of Psychology, Harvard University; bestselling author of Rationality
“Legal Gladiator: The Life of Alan Dershowitz reads like a legal thriller on a roller coaster. Perhaps no other lawyer in American history has taught more high-profile and influential legal and public figures in the past fifty years, nor provided counsel in more controversial court cases that dominated popular culture in their day. From his bully pulpit at Harvard, where he taught more than 10,000 students, to arguing before the high and mighty benches of the Supreme Court, no American jurist has elicited more media coverage, passionate resistance, and support, as well as abandonment by former friends, than Alan Dershowitz. Solomon Schmidt’s authorized biography reveals the flesh and blood man behind the glitter and lights, a humorous, generous and personable friend to many, a combative, fearless, and principled legal genius of international reputation, and an ardent defender of the nation of Israel. Given unprecedented personal access to Professor Dershowitz’s life, including close family and friends in America and Israel, as well as former students, high-profile clients, and opponents, historian Solomon Schmidt has revealed the life of a man whose influence will help define the turbulent second half of the 20th Century and the opening decades of the 21st.” — William Potter, distinguished tour leader, speaker and American historian
“At last, people can see the full, unique life story of Alan Dershowitz! In this notable biography, Solomon Schmidt not only chronicled the major criminal cases of this outstanding lawyer but also brought to light incredible accounts of Alan’s work on behalf of numerous persecuted Jews in the Soviet Union. As one of these Jews, I spent almost a decade in the Soviet Prison. Among many people from all over the world who fought for my release, Alan Dershowitz made his unique and very important contribution. Legal Gladiator should be read by freedom-loving people everywhere.” — Natan Sharansky, legendary human rights advocate; Soviet dissident; former Deputy Prime Minister of Israel (2001-2003); awardee of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
“Solomon Schmidt has written a captivating book about one of the most dynamic, intelligent, and influential lawyers in U.S. history. Many lawyers, myself included, have been indelibly impacted by his unique career. His well-known cases have defined the last fifty years of the American justice system, and his work on behalf of Soviet Jewry is an incredible story of compassion and defiance in the face of an oppressive government. Solomon has skillfully recounted Alan’s life in Legal Gladiator, and the result is a fascinating, inspiring story.” — Arthur Aidala, noted criminal defense lawyer; host of the radio show The Arthur Aidala Power Hour
“For better or worse (worse), Alan Dershowitz has been one of the most famous and influential lawyers and political activists for decades. He has also had a rich and complex life. It is long past time for a critically rigorous biography that reveals the truth about Dershowitz’s work and character, and Solomon Schmidt has delivered that in gripping prose based on rigorous research. A must-read for those who want to understand how America produces over-sized, corrupting and relentlessly loud public figures.” — Glenn Greenwald, Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist; host of the popular Rumble show System Update: bestselling author of No Place to Hide: Edward Snowden, the NSA and the U.S. Surveillance State
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We are very excited to announce our 5th Annual Los Angeles Real Estate GRAND Expo. The GRAND Expo returns on Saturday, October 26, 2024, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. We’re taking over the entire Iman Cultural Center for the day.
Last year, the GRAND Expo was the largest real estate event in Southern California! We had over 800 investors, 64 vendors, and 12 national speakers. This year will be even LARGER! An entire day celebrating real estate investing and you can be involved. Best of all, the GRAND Expo will be FREE to attend. This Expo is going to be grand, really GRAND!
SPEAKERS. There will be national guest speakers (in three breakout rooms). Here is a partial list of speakers:
1. Jonah Dew – “The Money Multiplier” 2. Eddie Speed – “Buying Discounted notes” 3. Steve Matley – “Syndication” 4. Joe Arias – “How to Get Started Investing” 5. Christopher Meza – “Developing Raw Land” 6. Tony Watson – “Tax Advantages for R.E. Investors” 7. Lauren Wells – “Passive Income Strategies” 8. Marco Kozlowski – “How to Buy Lots and Lots of Houses” 9. Amanda Brown – “Invest in Commercial Real Estate” 10. Ken Letourneau – “Tax Sales Master” 11. Arturo Olivas – “Create More Deals” 12. Steve Matley – “Do More Deals Bringing Partners together” 13. Tim Edenfield – “Top 5 Secrets to Out Of State Investing” 13. Rick Sharga (Keynote) – Real Estate Economist
INVESTMENT EDUCATION. Just think of it! An all-day in-depth educational extravaganza celebrating real estate investing. Most importantly, this will NOT be a sales pitch. Each of the speakers have contractually agreed to educate and teach us successful real estate investing strategies. So regardless of whether you are a new investor, already own properties, or are very experienced, our Grand Expo is for you.
COMPLIMENTARY PRIVATE CONSULTATIONS. As a special unique feature of our Grand Expo, you can sign-up for private half-hour consultations with your favorite guest speakers. Registration will occur Saturday morning, starting promptly at 8:00 am. First come – first serve. So come early and schedule your private consultations. A once in a lifetime opportunity to get free advice from national real estate experts!
VENDOR EXPO: Don’t miss our “Vendor Expo,” which will occur throughout the day in the North Hall. We’ll have 70+ vendors where you can “meet and greet” real estate professionals with services and products that you’ll want to utilize in your real estate investing. (If you have a product or service that would be valuable to real estate investors and would like to be a vendor, please contact us directly.)
FOOD TRUCKS. What would a Grand Expo be without food trucks? A day full of workshops, vendors, networking, and real estate investments demands sustenance, and we’ve got you covered. We’ll have 3-4 international food trucks in our central courtyard, plus a coffee wagon (for caffeine injections throughout the day).
DATE: Saturday, October 26, 2024, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
LOCATION: Iman Cultural Center, 3376 Motor Avenue (between Palms and National), Los Angeles, 90034.
FREE PARKING: Street parking (free and metered). There are also two FREE parking structures just two blocks away. The first structure is at the northeast corner of Motor and Palms. The second structure is at the northeast corner of Motor and National. From either parking lot it’s short two block walk to the Iman. Valet parking ($15) will also be available.
FREE ADMISSION: Admission to our Grand Expo will be COMPLIMENTARY (free!), but reservations are recommended.
PRODUCERS. The Grand Expo is joint presentation of the Los Angeles County Real Estate Investors Association, Sam’s Real Estate Club, Realty411.com, Women’s Real Estate Network (“WREN”), REI Wealth, and Greater LA-REIA.
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