Educating Wisconsin Investors

WiscoREIA Statewide Meetings


Statewide Meetings

    • 1 Apr 2026
    • 20 May 2026
    • 8 sessions
    • Google Meet
    Register

    REI Blueprint: 8-Week Real Estate Investing Training

    Your Step-by-Step Path to Real Estate Investing Success 

    Learn how to flip, rent, wholesale, and structure creative deals!

    Click here to pre-register!


    Why Join?

     ✅ Master 3 key strategies start to finish: Flipping, Rentals, and Wholesaling

     ✅ Work on real deals — analyze, structure, and pitch them

     ✅ Discover creative deal structuring strategies & win deals others miss

     ✅ Introduction to tools of the trade and AI to save time and scale

     ✅ Missed the meeting? No problem — every training session recorded



    What You’ll Learn – Week by Week

    Week 1: The Blueprint – foundations & big picture

    Week 2: Finding Deals & Marketing

    Week 3: Deal Analysis & Creative Structuring

    Week 4: Negotiation, Offers, & Contracts

    Week 5: Planning Rehabs & Managing Contractors

    Week 6: Financing Your Deals

    Week 7: Property Disposition

    Week 8: Capstone Simulation – Present a full deal “Shark Tank” style


    Who This Course is For

    • Beginners ready to start real estate investing

    • Anyone who wants a step-by-step roadmap

    • Busy professionals who want to create a reliable side income without quitting their day job

    • Self-starters looking for proven systems and practical guidance


    Your Blueprint to Success

    You'll walk away with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to move on your first investment—and a repeatable blueprint to grow a portfolio.


    Call to Action!


    Cost

    Non-Members: $99

    WiscoREIA Growth Members: All included

     Bonus: Templates, deal calculators, and scripts included for all students!


    Pre-registering is a REQUIREMENT to get the Meeting link


    Meet your hosts!

    Ken Collins and Chris Hake

    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.


    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.


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

    Click here to pre-register!

    • 21 May 2026
    • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Google Meet
    Register

    WiscoREIA Virtual Lunch and Learn!

    Networking is Important and so is Lunch!


    Pre-registering is a REQUIREMENT to get the Meeting link

    Click here to pre-register!


    All new and experienced investors are welcome!


    WiscoREIA Networking Lunch is an informal networking opportunity to meet other like-minded real estate investors, make valuable connections, and learn.

    *Pre-register for this event to receive the Google Meet link in your email.

    Host: Ray Thorsen

    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. 

    This Meeting is FREE!!


    Meeting Location: 

    Google Meet Online Meetings

    *Pre-register for this event to receive the Meeting link in your email.

    Click here to pre-register


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    • 18 Jun 2026
    • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Google Meet
    Register

    WiscoREIA Virtual Lunch and Learn!

    Networking is Important and so is Lunch!


    Pre-registering is a REQUIREMENT to get the Meeting link

    Click here to pre-register!


    All new and experienced investors are welcome!


    WiscoREIA Networking Lunch is an informal networking opportunity to meet other like-minded real estate investors, make valuable connections, and learn.

    *Pre-register for this event to receive the Google Meet link in your email.

    Host: Chris Hake

    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.

    This Meeting is FREE!!


    Meeting Location: 

    Google Meet Online Meetings

    *Pre-register for this event to receive the Meeting link in your email.

    Click here to pre-register


    Visit our website for all upcoming meetings!! WiscoREIA - Events

    Hosted by: WiscoREIA

    • 16 Jul 2026
    • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Google Meet
    Register

    WiscoREIA Virtual Lunch and Learn!

    Networking is Important and so is Lunch!


    Pre-registering is a REQUIREMENT to get the Meeting link

    Click here to pre-register!


    All new and experienced investors are welcome!


    WiscoREIA Networking Lunch is an informal networking opportunity to meet other like-minded real estate investors, make valuable connections, and learn.

    *Pre-register for this event to receive the Google Meet link in your email.

    Host: Chris Hake

    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.

    This Meeting is FREE!!


    Meeting Location: 

    Google Meet Online Meetings

    *Pre-register for this event to receive the Meeting link in your email.

    Click here to pre-register


    Visit our website for all upcoming meetings!! WiscoREIA - Events

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    • 18 Jul 2026
    • 19 Jul 2026
    • 2 sessions
    • Goodman Community Center, Ironworks Building - Rashke Room 149 Waubesa St. Madison, WI 53704
    Register

    Seven Secrets to Seven Figure Foreclosure Summit

    Click here to pre-register!

    At the Seven Secrets to Seven Figure Foreclosure Summit™ we will show you how to run an ETHICAL, FAIR, and PROFITABLE REAL ESTATE INVESTING BUSINESS! SEVEN EXIT STRATEGIES THAT WILL ROCK YOUR WORLD.

    Too many people believe you have to “get over on someone” to make money in real estate—but that couldn’t be further from the truth.


    At the Seven Secrets to Seven Figure Foreclosure Summit™, you’ll discover how to build an ethical, fair, and highly profitable real estate investing business—one that can truly set you on the path to becoming a multimillionaire.


    Join Bill and Dwan Twyford, nationally recognized as the #1 experts in Short Sales®, foreclosures, flipping, and negotiation, for this powerful two-day event. With over 2,500 properties bought and sold, millions in commercial investments, and thousands of students coached to success, they’ve spent more than two decades helping investors across North America achieve real, lasting wealth.


    What sets them apart? Their unwavering commitment to integrity and doing business the right way—proving that you can win in real estate while helping others at the same time.


    Their credibility speaks for itself:

    Authors of four best-selling books
    Collaborated with industry legends like Dan Kennedy and Steve Forbes

    Trusted by thousands as true leaders in the field


      You’ll also learn from Will Twyford, who brings hands-on, real-world experience to the table. Having participated in over 300 apprentice trainings and 250+ creative transactions, Will specializes in showing investors how to confidently and professionally work with homeowners in distress. With a strong portfolio of cash-flowing rentals in the Midwest, he’s been immersed in real estate investing since the age of 11.


      This isn’t just theory—it’s real strategies, real experience, and real results.


      Here is a small sample of some of the topics that will be taught at this two-day summit:

      ✅ High-Equity Foreclosure Techniques.

      ✅ Make $100,000 on every High-Equity deal you do.

      Why is the Market Ripe for Direct-to-Seller Techniques?

      Direct-to-Seller Creative Financing Strategies.

      Learn about your Market Change?

      Equity Partnering High-Equity Deals.

      How are you going to beat out CASH buyers?

      No-Equity Foreclosure Strategies.

      Rental Roads to Riches.

      Build a Seven Figured Creative Financing Income.

      How to Trigger a Homeowner to think “YES” I want to work with you.

      Exit Strategies and more Exit Strategies, that you have never thought of.

      Creating-Performing Notes.

      Millionaire Marketing Techniques.

      Building a $1,000,000 Per Year Business.

      Scripts for the Homeowners, Banks and other Investors

      NO OUTSIDE SPEAKERS ONLY US.


      Register today for the Two-Day Seven Secrets to Seven Figure Foreclosure Summit™ and take the next step toward building a business rooted in ethics, impact, and financial freedom.


      Click here to pre-register!

      Madison Wisconsin

      Event is 9AM-5PM both days

      • 20 Aug 2026
      • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
      • Google Meet
      Register

      WiscoREIA Virtual Lunch and Learn!

      Networking is Important and so is Lunch!


      Pre-registering is a REQUIREMENT to get the Meeting link

      Click here to pre-register!


      All new and experienced investors are welcome!


      WiscoREIA Networking Lunch is an informal networking opportunity to meet other like-minded real estate investors, make valuable connections, and learn.

      *Pre-register for this event to receive the Google Meet link in your email.

      Host: Chris Hake

      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.

      This Meeting is FREE!!


      Meeting Location: 

      Google Meet Online Meetings

      *Pre-register for this event to receive the Meeting link in your email.

      Click here to pre-register


      Visit our website for all upcoming meetings!! WiscoREIA - Events

      Hosted by: WiscoREIA

      • 17 Sep 2026
      • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
      • Google Meet
      Register

      WiscoREIA Virtual Lunch and Learn!

      Networking is Important and so is Lunch!


      Pre-registering is a REQUIREMENT to get the Meeting link

      Click here to pre-register!


      All new and experienced investors are welcome!


      WiscoREIA Networking Lunch is an informal networking opportunity to meet other like-minded real estate investors, make valuable connections, and learn.

      *Pre-register for this event to receive the Google Meet link in your email.

      Host: Chris Hake

      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.

      This Meeting is FREE!!


      Meeting Location: 

      Google Meet Online Meetings

      *Pre-register for this event to receive the Meeting link in your email.

      Click here to pre-register


      Visit our website for all upcoming meetings!! WiscoREIA - Events

      Hosted by: WiscoREIA

      • 15 Oct 2026
      • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
      • Google Meet
      Register

      WiscoREIA Virtual Lunch and Learn!

      Networking is Important and so is Lunch!


      Pre-registering is a REQUIREMENT to get the Meeting link

      Click here to pre-register!


      All new and experienced investors are welcome!


      WiscoREIA Networking Lunch is an informal networking opportunity to meet other like-minded real estate investors, make valuable connections, and learn.

      *Pre-register for this event to receive the Google Meet link in your email.

      Host: Chris Hake

      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.

      This Meeting is FREE!!


      Meeting Location: 

      Google Meet Online Meetings

      *Pre-register for this event to receive the Meeting link in your email.

      Click here to pre-register


      Visit our website for all upcoming meetings!! WiscoREIA - Events

      Hosted by: WiscoREIA

      • 12 Nov 2026
      • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
      • Google Meet
      Register

      WiscoREIA Virtual Lunch and Learn!

      Networking is Important and so is Lunch!


      Pre-registering is a REQUIREMENT to get the Meeting link

      Click here to pre-register!


      All new and experienced investors are welcome!


      WiscoREIA Networking Lunch is an informal networking opportunity to meet other like-minded real estate investors, make valuable connections, and learn.

      *Pre-register for this event to receive the Google Meet link in your email.

      Host: Chris Hake

      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.

      This Meeting is FREE!!


      Meeting Location: 

      Google Meet Online Meetings

      *Pre-register for this event to receive the Meeting link in your email.

      Click here to pre-register


      Visit our website for all upcoming meetings!! WiscoREIA - Events

      Hosted by: WiscoREIA

      • 17 Dec 2026
      • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
      • Google Meet
      Register

      WiscoREIA Virtual Lunch and Learn!

      Networking is Important and so is Lunch!


      Pre-registering is a REQUIREMENT to get the Meeting link

      Click here to pre-register!


      All new and experienced investors are welcome!


      WiscoREIA Networking Lunch is an informal networking opportunity to meet other like-minded real estate investors, make valuable connections, and learn.

      *Pre-register for this event to receive the Google Meet link in your email.

      Host: Chris Hake

      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.

      This Meeting is FREE!!


      Meeting Location: 

      Google Meet Online Meetings

      *Pre-register for this event to receive the Meeting link in your email.

      Click here to pre-register


      Visit our website for all upcoming meetings!! WiscoREIA - Events

      Hosted by: WiscoREIA





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