East Bay Real Estate Investors (EB-REI)

For the first time, real estate investor meetup groups from across the Sacramento area are coming together in one room for one event and one powerful network. Meet investors, operators, capital partners, contractors, and problem-solvers you may never encounter at your usual meetup.

You will learn how to compete in a market where traditional financing and outdated deal strategies are no longer enough. Discover how to earn investor trust, expand your access to capital, negotiate creative financing, uncover value others overlook, and structure opportunities with greater confidence.

In this deal-making doubleheader, two keynote speakers will reveal practical strategies to help you move beyond traditional lenders and take greater control of your deal pipeline.

🔶 PRIVATE CAPITAL ON DEMAND: Tim Mai breaks down his $100M capital-raising playbook for finding high-net-worth investors, building authority, and using AI tools to raise equity faster before changing market conditions create distressed opportunities.

🔶 CREATIVE DEAL STRUCTURING: Lawrence Kao provides a step-by-step breakdown of how he controlled a $1.5 million turnkey asset through seller financing and $325,000 in equity, while eliminating traditional bank liability.

Whether you need private equity, seller-financed terms, dependable contractors, or a co-GP for your next project, the partner you are looking for could be in this room.

Come hungry and ready to network!
Taco pop-up, plus beer and wine available by donation.

PRESENTATION DETAILS

TIM MAI’S $100M CAPITAL-RAISING PLAYBOOK: HOW TO ATTRACT AND WIN HIGH-NET-WORTH INVESTORS

Many of the best real estate opportunities over the next two years will be lost because sponsors cannot raise equity fast enough. With major commercial real estate debt maturities creating refinances, capital calls, and forced sales, the advantage will go to operators who already have investor trust and a repeatable capital-raising system.

Tim Mai will show you how to:
🔶 Identify and locate your ideal high-net-worth investor
🔶 Build a Dream 100 list from your existing network
🔶 Turn LinkedIn, Facebook, and other platforms into lead sources
🔶 Build authority through content, podcasts, and events
🔶 Use AI for research, content, pitch decks, and follow-up
🔶 Create strategic alliances through Co-GP, Fund of Funds, and broker-dealer relationships

You will leave with practical tools and a clear system for expanding your reach, strengthening investor relationships, and raising capital without losing the personal connection that builds trust.

About Tim Mai
Tim Mai is a real estate fund manager, entrepreneur, and educator who has become an equity partner in more than $100 million in real estate and a partner in over 4,700 multifamily units. After arriving in Houston at age 12 as a refugee who spoke no English, he built a career helping investors identify stronger opportunities, make informed decisions, and pursue greater financial freedom. He is the founder of HERO Wealth Fund.

LAWRENCE KAO: HOW TO BUY A $1.5M TURNKEY ASSET WITH SELLER FINANCING
Traditional bank debt can leave investors with heavy liability, tight cash flow, and limited upside. In this case study, Lawrence Kao breaks down how Domobuilt LLC acquired Cedar Lodge, a 25-unit hotel and RV park in Chester, California, for $1.51 million using an 86% seller-carry note and $325,000 in LP equity.

You will learn:
🔶 How to negotiate seller financing with stepped interest and a low down payment
🔶 How to uncover operational upside with minimal additional capital
🔶 How the business plan targeted up to $142,000 in added annual revenue
🔶 How to underwrite insurance, rural infrastructure, and seasonal revenue risks
🔶 How the structure targeted a 24% LP IRR and 3.06x equity multiple over 10 years

This session shows how motivated sellers, creative financing, and disciplined operations can create opportunities traditional lenders may overlook.

About Lawrence Kao
Lawrence Kao is a real estate investor with more than 17 years of commercial and residential experience. He specializes in subject-to transactions and seller financing, helping investors uncover overlooked opportunities and create value through acquisitions, lease-up, development, and construction. Through Domobuilt LLC, EasyPark, and Modulr, he helps investors evaluate deals with confidence, increase profit potential, and avoid costly mistakes.