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• WiscoREIA Property Tour: Milwaukee Area (Waukesha)

  • When
    7 Nov 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    **TBD**

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  WiscoREIA Property Tour 

  Milwaukee Area (Waukesha)

  Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 9:00 AM

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  Ready to see real estate investing in action? Join WiscoREIA for our Green Bay / Appleton Property Tour and get an up-close look at investment properties in the area!

  
  

  Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, property tours are a great opportunity to see potential deals firsthand, explore different investment possibilities, and learn more about what to look for when evaluating a property.

  
  

  Property locations and directions will be emailed to registered attendees closer to the tour date.

  
  

  Don't miss this opportunity to get out in the field, explore local investment properties, and connect with fellow real estate investors!

  
  

  Register today and join us on November 7th

  
  

  

  Meet your Hosts!

  
  

  

  Ken Collins 
  

  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.

  
  

  

  Jennie Buah
  

  I kicked off my real estate career as an investor in 2012 with a spontaneous decision to rent out my Madison condo.  I became a property manager within 24 hours of posting... with a lease from the internet and sheer luck.  

  I found REIAs later in my career and am thrilled to be one of the WiscoREIA hosts in my hometown, Green Bay.  I was also on the board of the Fox Valley Apartment Association in 2023/2024.  

  As an investor, I focus on flipping/renting single families in the Fox Valley. I am also an investor-friendly real estate agent and own Fox Valley Staging and Design - a property design business that specializes in remodels, listing preparation, short term furnishing, and interior design.  

  I'm a proud Green Bay native now living in Appleton with my two adventurous boys, Damian and Bryce. 

  
  

  

  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 

  
  

  Our doors are open to EVERYONE!

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• WiscoREIA Racine-Kenosha: Courthouse to Contract

  • When
    17 Nov 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • Location
    Route 20 Bar & Grill | 14001 Washington Ave Sturtevant, WI 53177

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  Courthouse to Contract

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  How to Market to Divorce, Eviction, Probate & Pre-Foreclosure Leads Without Sounding Like Every Other Investor

  Anyone can pull a public records list.

  Divorce. Eviction. Probate. Pre-foreclosure.

  These are some of the most talked-about lead sources in real estate investing—and for good reason. But if everyone has access to the same data, why do some investors consistently turn those lists into conversations and contracts while others get ignored?

  Because the list isn’t the strategy.

  Behind every filing is a real person dealing with a very different situation. A landlord in the middle of an eviction doesn’t need the same message as a personal representative handling a probate. A homeowner facing pre-foreclosure is thinking about something entirely different from someone navigating a divorce.

  When your marketing treats them all the same, it sounds generic—and generic gets ignored.

  In Courthouse to Contract, Andrew Engel will break down four powerful public-record lead types and show you how to approach each one with more relevance, timing, and intention.

  You’ll learn who is actually on the other end of the lead, what may be driving their decisions, which outreach channels make the most sense, when to use them, and how to start conversations without sounding like every other investor chasing the same list.

  If you’re already pulling these leads—or thinking about adding them to your marketing—this session will help you move beyond simply having the data and start using it more effectively.

  The same list can produce very different results. The difference is how you approach the person behind it.

  
  

  Andrew Engel is a husband, a father of 3, and a full-time investor in Oshkosh who focuses on off-market properties to wholesale, flip and buy rentals. His primary emphasis in the business is marketing to sellers and closing deals in Northeast Wisconsin.

  Andrew also is the founder of Fresh Picked Leads, a lead generation company designed to collect and distribute the freshest motivated seller lists in Wisconsin. He has served investors statewide since 2018.

  When not working, Andrew enjoys spending time with his family, friends, and golf. 

  
  

  WiscoREIA Racine-Kenosha Always Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month from 5:30 pm to 8:15 pm!

  
  

  Host: Ray Thorsen & Ken Collins

  

  Ray began his interest in real estate investing in 1999. His parents let him continue to live at home for free after he finished school, as long as he was saving his money. This allowed him to buy his first duplex, which he renovated, put tenants in, refinanced and bought another duplex. Today, that is called the “BRRRR” method. He continued to “House Hack” and “BRRRR” numerous times which led to experience in flipping houses, private lending, as well as, creative finance deals. 

  He always loves talking about real estate sharing what he has learned to do and what not to do. He also enjoys making business connections and learning from others’ trials and triumphs.

  Outside of real estate, he loves spending time with his family. He is an aspiring wood worker, welder, and tinkerer. He likes to play golf, ride motorcycles, and go for cruises in the convertible with his kid. 

  
  

  

  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.

  
  

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

  
  

  Meeting Location:

  Route 20 Bar & Grill

  14001 Washington Ave

  Sturtevant, WI 53177

  
  

  Please enjoy food, drinks, and TIP YOUR SERVERS!

  5:30 pm - 6:00 pm - Doors open early for Networking/Check-in

  6:00 pm - 8:15 pm - Speaker Presentation

  
  

  The meeting ends at 9:00 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***

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