WiscoREIA upcoming events

WiscoREIA Madison: End of Summer Picnic Party & Barbecue (14 Sep 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

End of Summer Picnic Party & Barbecue

Join us as we wrap up the summer with great food, great conversations, and even better company at the WiscoREIA Madison End of Summer Picnic Party & BBQ!

This is the perfect opportunity to relax, connect with fellow real estate investors, and enjoy an evening of networking in a fun, casual setting. Whether you're a seasoned investor, just getting started, or simply curious about real estate investing, everyone is welcome!

Come hungry and ready to:

• Enjoy a delicious barbecue with fellow members and guests.

• Network with local investors, lenders, wholesalers, contractors, and other real estate professionals.

• Celebrate another successful summer with the WiscoREIA community.

• Build new relationships, share ideas, and make valuable connections that could lead to your next opportunity.

No presentations. No pressure. Just a great evening of food, networking, and community!

Location

Fitchburg McKee Rd Main Outdoor Shelter

2930 Chapel Valley Rd,

Fitchburg, WI 53711

Food & Registration Reminders

To help us plan food quantities, please pre-register at least 48 hours in advance.

We want to make sure there's plenty of food for everyone!

If you have any dietary restrictions, feel free to bring your own food—we'll be happy to throw it on the grill for you.

Bring your appetite, bring a friend, and come celebrate the end of summer with WiscoREIA Madison!

The event is FREE to attend, but registration is encouraged so we can plan accordingly. We can't wait to see you there!

Just for this event, we will start at 5:00PM and ends at 8:00PM.

What to Expect

This is not a formal WiscoREIA meeting—it’s an open social networking event designed to bring our community together in a relaxed, casual setting.

Come enjoy some food and drinks, connect with fellow investors, and spend time with the WiscoREIA community.

Family and friends are welcome, and kids are invited too!

There’s no formal agenda or presentation—just good food, drinks, conversation, and an opportunity to hang out and build relationships with other members of the real estate investing community.

WiscoREIA's Madison Meeting Always Meets on the 2nd Monday of the month from

5:30 pm - 8:15 pm!

Hosts: Chris Hake & Tanner Hake

Chris Hake – WiscoREIA Owner

Real Estate Investor | Educator | Coach | Entrepreneur

Chris Hake was the founder and driving force behind the rise of Madison REIA, which he launched in August 2012. In 2021, he merged Madison REIA with WiscoREIA, expanding its reach to ELEVEN monthly REIA meeting locations across Wisconsin and growing its community base of guests and members to over 1000 active investors and entrepreneurs.

With more than 30 years of hands-on experience in real estate, Chris is passionate about giving back. He continues to lead monthly meetings in Madison and frequently shares the lessons he's learned from decades "in the trenches." Chris is most energized by helping new investors discover if real estate is the right path for them, and if so, guiding them to the best possible start for long-term success. He speaks regularly at events throughout Wisconsin and across the U.S., covering topics on real estate investing, business, and personal growth.

A lifelong Madisonian, Chris began his investing journey with a house hack in 1994 and since been involved in hundreds of flips and rental properties. Over the years, he has raised more than $20 million to fund deals and has trained thousands of students through his local coaching programs. From 2006 to 2010, he also taught the Real Estate Investing course at Madison Area Technical College, where hundreds more learned the fundamentals from his real-world approach.

Today, Chris focuses much of his energy on growing Just Simple Storage LLC, a storage investment company he founded that now owns 900 units across 9 facilities in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan.

Outside of real estate, Chris is a devoted husband to his wife, Suzanna, and a proud father to their three boys: Tyler, Tanner, and Trelan. He’s also a fan of classic muscle cars (especially Corvettes and Mustangs), and enjoys outdoor adventures like golf, fishing, and pickleball. At his core, Chris is committed to living out his Life and Business Vision each day, guided by strong values and a passion for helping others succeed.

Feel free to reach out to Chris at chrishake@gmail.com

Tanner Hake has been around the real estate investing and REIA environment for the past 7 years, learning the business firsthand and being exposed to investors, entrepreneurs, deals, education and the relationships that make this business work.

Since 2025, Tanner has taken a much more active role with WiscoREIA, helping with meetings, check-ins, setup, and making sure members and guests feel welcome. His role has continued to grow and he is now stepping into a larger leadership position with WiscoREIA, including serving as a Co-Host for the Madison chapter.

Outside of WiscoREIA, Tanner has spent more than 4 years working in the self-storage industry with Just Simple Storage. Today, he serves in a management and operations role, overseeing multiple facilities and handling everything from day-to-day operations and tenant relations to maintenance, contractors, facility improvements and the many problems that come with actually operating real estate.

That experience has given Tanner boots-on-the-ground education in real estate that goes well beyond just learning about it. He has been involved in the day-to-day side of running properties, working with tenants and contractors, solving problems and helping improve the facilities he oversees.

Tanner is also actively looking for his first real estate investment as an owner, whether that is a self-storage opportunity, a single-family property, duplex or a property he can house hack. He enjoys connecting with other investors and business owners and is excited to continue learning while taking on a bigger leadership role within the WiscoREIA community across Wisconsin.

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

Location:

Fitchburg McKee Rd Main Outdoor Shelter

2930 Chapel Valley Rd,

Fitchburg, WI 53711

The meeting ends at 8:15 PM, but we’ll continue with an informal after-meeting for anyone who’d like to stay.

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 - We are now Cashless***

Click here to pre-register!

WiscoREIA Madison: Landlord & Tenant Laws (12 Oct 2026)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Landlord & Tenant Laws

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Stay Ahead of the Law: Key Landlord/Tenant Updates You Need to Know

We’ll be breaking down the latest landlord/tenant case updates—including the Koble case recently reviewed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

Tenant Screening & Applications

• Establishing fair and legal criteria

• How to lawfully reject an applicant

• Understanding occupancy standards

The CARES Act’s Lasting Effects

• One remaining “hang-over” effect of the Cares Act from the COVID days.

⚖️ Reasonable Accommodations & Modifications

Rental Documents & Notices

• Drafting and serving notices of default

• Handling security deposits the right way

• Timing, refunds, and lawful deductions

Evictions, Abandoned Property & Collections

• Best practices for recovering money due

• When to bring in an attorney

Open Q&A Session

This isn’t your typical legal lecture—it’s a practical guide to protecting your investments, staying compliant, and managing your rentals with confidence.

If you’re a landlord or property manager, this session is a must-attend!

Speaker: Atty. Jay D. Koritzinsky

Jay is the senior member of Koritzinsky & Karls, LLC, in Madison, Wisconsin,

where his law practice focuses on landlord/tenant law, fair housing issues, residential and commercial real estate transactions, and collections.

Jay received his undergraduate degree with honors from the University of

Wisconsin--Madison, and is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law

School. He does extensive lecturing throughout the State on landlord/tenant

issues, fair housing laws, and collection matters.

WiscoREIA's Madison Meeting Always Meets on the 2nd Monday of the month from

5:30 pm - 8:15 pm!

Hosts: Chris Hake & Ken Collins

Chris Hake – WiscoREIA Owner

Real Estate Investor | Educator | Coach | Entrepreneur

Today, Chris focuses much of his energy on growing Just Simple Storage LLC, a storage investment company he founded that now owns 900 units across 9 facilities in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan.

Feel free to reach out to Chris at chrishake@gmail.com

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

Our Agenda:

5:30 PM – Registration Check-In & Networking

• Informal networking with fellow investors

6:00 PM – Meeting Kickoff

• Welcome by Host and/or Co-Host

• WiscoREIA PowerPoint / announcements and updates

• Sponsor Introductions

• Haves & Wants – Share deals, services, and resources

6:30 PM – Deal Case Study

• Breakdown of a real deal with teachable moments (good, bad, ugly)

7:00 PM – Networking Breakouts

• Guest Orientation with Host

• Member & Sponsor general breakout for continued connection

7:15 PM – Main Presentation

• Host introduces Guest Speaker

8:15 PM – Closing Remarks

• Final thoughts and upcoming events

• Invitation to the "Meeting After the Meeting" for more networking

Location:

Vintage Brewing Co. Madison

674 S Whitney Way

Madison, WI 53711

Please enjoy food, drinks, and TIP YOUR SERVERS!

The meeting ends at 8:15 PM, but we’ll continue with an informal after-meeting for anyone who’d like to stay.

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 - We are now Cashless***

Click here to pre-register!

WiscoREIA Madison: Negotiation That Gets You More Deals & More Profits (9 Nov 2026)

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Negotiation That Gets You More Deals & More Profits

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Most investors lose deals long before the seller ever says “no.”

Why? Because they negotiate too timidly, too emotionally, or too quickly overpay just to get the deal done. In this powerful session, you’ll learn how successful investors negotiate with confidence, uncover real seller motivation, and structure conversations that lead to more signed contracts and bigger profits.

This isn’t about “lowballing” sellers. It’s about understanding people, solving problems, and creating win-win opportunities that actually close.

In this training, you’ll discover:

✅ Why most investors accidentally negotiate against themselves

✅ How to talk to motivated sellers without sounding desperate or pushy

✅ How to uncover the seller’s REAL problem — not just their asking price

✅ Why the way you present an offer can make or break the deal

✅ Simple negotiation techniques that create movement and momentum

✅ How to stay calm, professional, and in control when sellers push back

✅ Why negotiation is often the difference between a dead lead and a profitable deal

Whether you’re brand new or already doing deals, this session will help you become more confident in seller conversations and better equipped to close profitable opportunities.

If you want more deals without simply offering more money, you do not want to miss this one.

Speaker: Tom Zeeb

Tom Zeeb is a national real estate investing speaker and mentor who helps investors create more deals by mastering the two areas most people never systemize: consistent deal flow and seller conversations.

Back in 2001, Tom was broke and stuck in a 9-to-5. A near-death experience while whitewater rafting forced a hard reset, and he committed to building a life with more control. Real estate investing became the vehicle, but it was not a smooth start. His first deal almost took him under too.

Hundreds of deals later, Tom now teaches the same negotiation, marketing, and execution frameworks that set him free, in a way that is simple, structured, and immediately usable.

Tom works with investors at every level:

• Beginners who are stuck in confusion and never get their first deal.

• Intermediate investors who have done a deal or two but cannot get consistent.

• Advanced investors who built something that makes money but not freedom, and need to re-engineer the business.

Tom's approach is direct and practical. He focuses on the core elements that drive results:

• Finding motivated sellers with repeatable marketing.

• Turning leads into deals through negotiation structure and clean seller conversations.

• Installing weekly execution rhythms so the business stops being random.

It is amazing what a few targeted tweaks to the core elements of a business can do.

Tom teaches investors how to identify those elements and implement them, so their deals, profits, and time freedom finally match the reason they got into real estate in the first place.

Speaker resources: tomzeeb.com/speaker-resources

Contact: tom@tomzeeb.com

WiscoREIA's Madison Meeting Always Meets on the 2nd Monday of the month from

5:30 pm - 8:15 pm!

Hosts: Chris Hake & Ken Collins

Chris Hake – WiscoREIA Owner

Real Estate Investor | Educator | Coach | Entrepreneur

Today, Chris focuses much of his energy on growing Just Simple Storage LLC, a storage investment company he founded that now owns 900 units across 9 facilities in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan.

Feel free to reach out to Chris at chrishake@gmail.com

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

Our Agenda:

5:30 PM – Registration Check-In & Networking

• Informal networking with fellow investors

6:00 PM – Meeting Kickoff

• Welcome by Host and/or Co-Host

• WiscoREIA PowerPoint / announcements and updates

• Sponsor Introductions

• Haves & Wants – Share deals, services, and resources

6:30 PM – Deal Case Study

• Breakdown of a real deal with teachable moments (good, bad, ugly)

7:00 PM – Networking Breakouts

• Guest Orientation with Host

• Member & Sponsor general breakout for continued connection

7:15 PM – Main Presentation

• Host introduces Guest Speaker

8:15 PM – Closing Remarks

• Final thoughts and upcoming events

• Invitation to the "Meeting After the Meeting" for more networking

Location:

Vintage Brewing Co. Madison

674 S Whitney Way

Madison, WI 53711

Please enjoy food, drinks, and TIP YOUR SERVERS!

The meeting ends at 8:15 PM, but we’ll continue with an informal after-meeting for anyone who’d like to stay.

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 - We are now Cashless***

Click here to pre-register!