WiscoREIA Madison: Mastering Contractor Relationships for Real Estate Success Panel!

Mastering Contractor Relationships for Real Estate Success Panel!

Join us for an exclusive WiscoREIA panel discussion featuring seasoned real estate investors who have spent decades navigating the challenges of working with contractors! They’ll be sharing their hard-earned wisdom on how to hire, manage, and collaborate with contractors you can trust—ensuring your projects stay on time and on budget.

What You'll Learn:

✅ The do’s and don’ts of hiring and working with contractors

✅ Red flags to watch out for before signing a contract

✅ Tips for negotiating contracts and protecting your investment

✅ How to build strong, reliable relationships with contractors

✅ Real-world success stories & cautionary tales

When: April 14th, 2025 (5:30 - 8:30)

Where: Headquarters Bar in Oregon

Who Should Attend: NEW and Seasoned Investors, flippers, landlords, and anyone managing renovation projects

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insider knowledge from experts who have seen it all!

Pre-register today and take your contractor relationships to the next level.

WiscoREIA's Madison Meeting Always Meets on the 2nd Monday of the month from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm!

Panel: Chris Hake, Ken Collins, Greg Neuman, Tim Dougherty

Chris is the founder and visionary of the Madison Real Estate Investors Association (REIA), Master Investor Academy and JSS Mastery Partnership Program. Chris has decades of real estate investing experience and has seen (and smelled) more distressed properties than he cares to admit.

Chris has been a Madisonian for over 49 years and investing in the Madison real estate market for 30 years. Since doing his first house hack in 1994, he has been involved with 100's of house flips, 100’s of rentals, raised over 15 million dollars to fund those deals and had 1000's of students come through his local training and coaching programs. Chris has a master's degree in the school of hard knocks.

Between 2006-2010 Chris taught the Real Estate Investing course at Madison Area Technical College, which saw 100's of students come through his classes. In July 2012, Chris founded The Madison REIA and in July 2021 merged with Wisco REIA which now has 10 REIA locations across Wisconsin, bringing the combined membership to well over 500!

Chris's company Just Simple Storage, LLC owns ten facilities and manages 1000+ self-storage units in WI, IL and MI. Chris also started a commercial storage development company in 2024.

On a personal note, Chris and his wife, Suzanna, have three children, Tyler, Tanner and Trelan. He also has two dogs, Kona and Hemi. Chris loves classic muscle cars (Corvettes), all outdoor sports, especially golf, and fishing. As a husband, father, businessman, and real estate investor, Chris holds true to his core values and lives his Life and Business Vision plan.

Ken's journey began in the field of social work and psychotherapy, where he dedicated a decade to helping others navigate their personal challenges. Seeking new horizons, he transitioned into the tech industry, joining Hewlett-Packard. Over the next 24 years, he evolved from a Computer Engineer to a Global Project Manager, culminating in his leadership of the Global Sales Lead program, which under his stewardship generated nearly $1 billion in sales each year.

In 2016, Ken pivoted to real estate investing, initially employing the BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) method. Upon retiring from corporate life, he focused on creative deal structuring, mastering techniques like Subject-To (Sub2), Lease/Options, and Land Trusts. His portfolio includes over 50 Real Estate transactions in the last 8 years, ranging from mobile homes, single family and multifamily properties, showcasing his versatility and expertise in the real estate market.

Ken credits much of his real estate knowledge and sharpened skills to his active participation in the many WiscoREIA Madison education programs. Through joining their Coaching Program, completing the Blueprint course, and engaging in numerous educational opportunities including hands-on property tours and weekend training events from a variety of speakers sponsored by the REIA, Ken has continuously expanded his expertise in real estate.

Ken is renowned for his proficiency in lead generation and deal negotiation, leveraging a multitude of creative strategies to craft win-win scenarios in real estate. He now steps into his role as a coach for aspiring real estate investors, eager to share his knowledge and experience. He is always on the lookout for personal growth opportunities, being an active member of groups like Lifeonaire and the Generations of Wealth Mastermind group, which further fuel his passion for continuous learning and development.

With a life that beautifully blends family, community, technology, and real estate, Ken Collins is not just a coach but a mentor who understands the art of building wealth through real estate while maintaining a life of balance and fulfillment.

Greg’s real estate investing journey began in 2013 with the purchase of a single-family foreclosure, sparking a passion for the industry. After acquiring properties slowly for several years, Greg discovered the BRRRR strategy, which enabled him to scale quickly to 50 rental doors. Now, alongside his wife, Eileen, they have resumed self-managing their portfolio and are finalizing their systems for this new venture. With plans to leave his W2 job on May 1st, they are fully committing to real estate investing, setting ambitious goals for continued growth and success.

I'm a real estate investor, serving South-Central Wisconsin. I work with everyday people to buy distressed properties in order to repair, restore and re-sell.

My name is Tim "Doc" Dougherty (pronounced 'Doc-err-dee'). I'm a real estate investor and serial entrepreneur, serving South Central Wisconsin. I specialize in taking what others' see as trash and restoring it to its former glory. I started my business back in 2008 as "Your Real Estate Solutions" and recently re-branded to "Doc the House Buyer".

Our Agenda:

5:30 pm - Check in at the reception desk, visit with your friends and colleagues, get settled in to start

6:00 pm - Welcome from Chris Hake

6:05 pm - Ken Collins - Creative Mastermind topic (group participation)

6:50 pm - Chris Hake - Intro WiscoREIA, Sponsors, Haves & Wants

7:15 pm - Networking breakout - (get to know other members & guest)

7:25 pm - Announcements

7:30 pm - Chris Hake - Spotlight speaker Intro

8:30 pm - Meeting adjourned, closing comments by Chris Hake

Make sure to bring tons of business cards as you will be meeting with people that you want to get to know!

Meeting Location:

HQ (Headquarters Bar & Restaurant)

101 Concord Dr

Oregon, WI 53575

Please enjoy food, drinks, and TIP YOUR SERVERS!

You can stay after the meeting as well to network! Remember to bring your deals!

Members are always FREE! Your first meeting with WiscoREIA is FREE!

 After your first meeting, Non-Members are $30.00.

***Make sure to pre-register - We are now Cashless***