Northshore Real Estate Investors Association

Top 5 Legal Mistakes Louisiana Real Estate Investors Make | Arena Collective

Tue, Mar 10 · 6:30 PM CDT

Palette Northshore, 201 Holiday Blvd Suite 200, Covington, LA, US

PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION! NEW LOCATION!!

Event is for 6:30 PM CDT - Please note the timechange on March 8th.

Join us for the Northshore REIA Monthly Meetup as we dive deep into one of the most important topics for investors right now: The Top Legal Mistakes Louisiana Investors Make — and How to Avoid Them

📍 NEW Location:
201 Holiday Blvd, Suite 200
Covington, LA 70433
(Palette Northshore)

This month’s featured speakers are John and Jared of Arena Collective — experienced real estate attorneys and title professionals who work daily with complex Louisiana transactions.

What We’ll Cover:

• The top 5 legal mistakes Louisiana real estate investors make
• Entity structuring considerations for investors
• Title problems that can derail a deal at closing
• Seller financing, Subject To, and creative deal pitfalls
• Key tax considerations investors overlook
• How 1031 exchanges actually work and when they make sense
• Practical steps to protect yourself before problems arise

This session will be focused, practical, and tailored specifically to Louisiana investors operating in today’s market.

Whether you’re buying your first rental, wholesaling deals, flipping property, or building a long-term portfolio, you’ll walk away with legal insights that can save you time, money, and major headaches.

Agenda for the Evening:
6:00 pm – Doors Open
6:30 pm – Announcements / Needs & Wants / Market Report
7:00 pm – Presentation & Q&A with Arena Collective
8:45 pm – Meeting-after-the-meeting at Chimes

Thanks to Our Local Sponsors — Making This FREE Event Possible!

Bob Norton, CPA – Accounting Services & Consultant
“The Real Estate Tax Pro: Helping You Save Taxes, Build Wealth, and Become Financially Free”
🔗 www.nortonaccountingservices.com

Arena Collective – Arena Title Company & Arena Law Firm

Arena Title Company proudly closes creative real estate transactions including Commercial, Seller Financing, Bond for Deed, Credit Sales, Wholesale, “Subject To,” Cash Sales, Development, Traditional Purchases, and Refinances.
Arena Law Firm is a full-service transactional law firm handling business formation, contract drafting and review, intellectual property, nonprofit formation, general counsel work, estate planning, and successions, with select litigation handled case by case.
Serving Covington, Slidell, New Orleans, Metairie, Hammond, and Baton Rouge.

📞 Jared: 318-542-1001 | Jared@arenacollective.com
📞 John: 985-888-8560 | John@arenacollective.com
🌐 www.arenacollective.com

Lettuce Media (Video / Content Creation)

Lettuce Media is a full-service content creation company with over a decade of experience under our belts. Our sole purpose is to tell your business’s story and attract more people to your tribe using a creative art form. We know confidence is key, so we create an environment where you feel empowered to tell your story and feel comfortable in front of the camera.
The idea behind Lettuce Media was founded in the late 70s by a man who believed in hard work, excellence, and nurturing relationships. That’s exactly who we are today, and we can’t wait to tell your story and have fun along the way!

Contact Jonah: (303) 323-5145 or jonah@lettucemedia.co
Website: https://lettucemedia.co/

Total Construction & Renovation LLC

Total Construction & Renovation LLC is a licensed, insured renovation and construction company serving St. Tammany Parish and the greater Northshore. We specialize in investment-focused renovations for real estate investors, landlords, and partners who need clear scopes, reliable timelines, and renovations that support real returns.

As a local company rooted on the Northshore, we understand how properties perform across different neighborhoods, price points, and investment strategies — from cosmetic flips to full renovations and long-term rental improvements. Our approach is built around planning, documentation, and execution, not guesswork or vague estimates.
In addition to working with investors on acquisition and renovation projects, we also support property owners and landlords with ongoing services, including structured home maintenance plans designed to protect assets, reduce unexpected repairs, and create consistent service records over time. These plans are especially valuable for landlords managing multiple properties or preparing assets for resale or refinancing.

We regularly work alongside:

• Fix-and-flip investors
• Buy-and-hold landlords
• BRRRR investors
• Private money partners
• Realtors and property managers

Our goal is to act as a long-term renovation and maintenance partner, helping clients protect budgets, reduce surprises, and maintain properties that perform well long after the initial renovation is complete.
We’re proud to support the local investor community as a sponsor of Northshore REIA and look forward to building strong relationships with its members.

Contact & Next Steps
Call or Text: 985-869-5828

Learn more:
https://totalconstructionnorthshore.com/northshore-reia/
Don’t forget—our meeting-after-the-meeting continues at Chimes at 8:45 pm, where the best conversations and networking usually happen.

At Northshore REIA, our mission is to provide real-world education, meaningful networking, and free meetups with no sales pitch.
New investors, experienced investors, and industry professionals are all welcome.

This event is free and open to the public.
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