Real Estate Nightmares & Horror Stories
Panel
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Every real estate investor has a story…
The contractor who disappeared halfway through the job.
The “can’t miss” deal that turned into a money pit.
The tenant nightmare you never saw coming.
The flip that flipped on you.
Or maybe it was the deal that looked like a home run… until it wasn’t.
This October, WiscoREIA Hudson is bringing those stories to life with a Halloween-themed night of Real Estate Horror Stories!
We’re opening the floor and inviting investors to share their real-life experiences — the bad deals, costly mistakes, unexpected disasters, difficult tenants, contractor nightmares, and lessons learned the hard way.
And you’re not just coming to listen. Audience participation is encouraged! Share your own story, learn from someone else’s mistake, and hear the lessons behind the deals that didn’t go according to plan.
Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting out, you’ll leave with:
Real-world lessons
Mistakes to avoid
Stories you won’t forget
A few laughs and great networking
And maybe some reassurance that even experienced investors have a deal that haunts them!
Come dressed for Halloween, bring your worst real estate horror story, and get ready for a meeting that’s equal parts education, networking, and entertainment.
Because in real estate, sometimes the scariest deals make the best stories — and the best lessons.
Join us this October at WiscoREIA Hudson for a night of Real Estate Horror Stories!
Meet The Panelists
Luke Hafstad is a real estate investor and entrepreneur with hands-on experience in acquiring, renovating, and managing residential investment properties since 2019. What began as a single investment has grown into a portfolio of 50 rental units, combining both commercial and residential tenants, and evolved into a thriving business grounded in smart acquisitions, sound financial strategy, and hands-on management. His businesses have been built through strategic acquisitions, market analysis, and a commitment to providing high-quality housing while maximizing long-term value.
Beyond real estate, Luke’s greatest passion is his wife, Nikki, and their two daughters, Adi and Bri, who inspire him to pursue growth, balance, and purpose in everything he does. Whether analyzing a new market opportunity or spending time with his family, Luke is driven by the same values: hard work, integrity, and a commitment to creating lasting value for the people and communities around him.
Shawn McVicker has bought hundreds of houses for cash across Oklahoma and is now expanding into Wisconsin. With that many deals, he's seen most of the ways one can go sideways, and a few he didn't know were possible.
Shawn buys directly from homeowners and is known for being candid with sellers, including about why a cash offer comes in below retail. He brings the same honesty to talking about deals that went wrong, and what each one cost him to learn.
LeAnn Lyon is a Private Money Broker and owner of Beyond Impact Capital LLC, who serves as a connector and facilitator between real estate investors and private or hard money capital. She helps investors understand what lenders look for, how deals are evaluated, and how to package their projects so they can get to the closing table faster and with more confidence.
As Chief Joy Officer at Joy-Minder, LLC and host of the “Beyond the Business Plan” podcast, LeAnn also supports burned-out professionals who feel called to entrepreneurship, making funding strategies clear, practical, and less intimidating.
A lifelong Minnesota resident and UW-River Falls graduate, she’s married to the grandson of a 1930s Packers player—so she’s “Wisconsin enough” for today!
WiscoREIA’s Hudson Meeting Always Meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month from
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm!
Hosts: Alyssa Burton & Lisa Mielke
Alyssa Burton is a real estate investor, agent, and entrepreneur operating in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Indiana. Founder of Inspired Investments, and Inspired Realty and Property Management, she has built a diverse portfolio since 2020 spanning single-family homes, multifamily properties, small apartment buildings, short-term rentals, self-storage, and land. Most of her portfolio is affordable housing, and fix-and-flip projects.
Alyssa also has a passion for business acquisitions, believing real estate and business ownership can fuel one another’s growth. Her husband, Aaron, leads their business acquisition efforts, with their first successful acquisition complete (Smart Builders Group) and more to come.
Known as a trailblazer with big vision, Alyssa remains a constant student. She values the unique gifts, experiences, and perspectives every person in the room carries and loves bringing people together to connect, learn, and grow.
At the heart of Alyssa’s work is her Christian faith. As a Holy Spirit-led entrepreneur, she keeps her eyes on a greater goal: to run her race with endurance, kindness, integrity, and strength, knowing that God will equip for the calling. As a mother of three, including a child with special needs, Alyssa has built businesses with a baby on her hip—her family remains a motivation and heart behind her work. Her deep desire is that her work be meaningful, using what she has built to serve others, including through her nonprofit Inspired Retreats Inc.
Lisa is a real estate agent and investment specialist serving Wisconsin and Minnesota. In 2022, she and her husband Johnathan purchased their first rental property with zero real estate experience. In less than three years, Lisa transformed from corporate engineer to full time entrepreneur and investor.
As an investor, she’s built a stable, cash flowing portfolio using a variety of financing methods for the acquisitions. She also completes strategic flips in her local market when the numbers make sense. As an agent, Lisa brings a fresh perspective to client service. She helps residential clients navigate the buying and selling process with clarity and confidence, often presenting sellers with creative options they never knew existed.
Beyond real estate, Lisa is the owner and CBO of Spark Labs, a custom software development company that has been around for over 10 years. Spark Labs has a diverse team that is leading the way in AI development and integration, builds mobile apps, ground up websites, takes a clients vibe coded product to market ready, and can provide staff augmentation. Her entrepreneurial drive helps her lead the business side of the company, connecting clients with technology solutions that streamline operations and fuel growth.
When she’s not sourcing deals, Lisa is a devoted mother who loves traveling the world, exploring new restaurants, and connecting over great coffee.
Make sure to bring tons of business cards as you will be meeting with people that you want to get to know!
Location
Max's Social House (Formally Ziggy's)
310 2nd St,
Hudson, WI 54016
Please enjoy drinks, and TIP YOUR SERVERS!
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm - Doors open early for Networking
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Speaker Presentation
You can stay after the meeting as well to network! Remember to bring your deals!
Our doors are open to EVERYONE!
***Make sure to pre-register***
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