Contractors, Costs & Cashflow: "Real Talk" with Ernie Smith

We’re excited to welcome Ernest “Ernie” Smith as our special guest for February’s Cashflow Collective meeting!
Ernie is a local real estate entrepreneur, licensed General Contractor, and investor who has been in the game for over two decades. He built his career through hands-on experience—house hacking long before it was mainstream, moving 12 times in six years, and learning real estate from the inside out. Today, his business focuses on high-margin flips and long-term buy-and-hold rentals, all guided by data, integrity, and a long-term vision.
We feel incredibly fortunate to have Ernie join us. He’s a true wealth of knowledge, brings real-world experience to the table, and—just as important—is a genuinely great person to learn from.
During this month’s meeting, Ernie will break down:
What renovations actually add value—and what to skip
How to accurately estimate rehab costs
And of course, everyone’s favorite topic


—how to work with contractors without getting burned
Expect real stories, real lessons, and practical, actionable strategies you can apply immediately—whether you’re actively investing, scaling your portfolio, or still working up the confidence to get off the sidelines.
Bring your learning caps and your networking shoes


We can’t wait to share nugget after nugget and help you grow your real estate investing business and your network—because your network truly is your net worth.
Doors open at 6:30 for some networking.

Meeting will be livestreamed via Zoom at 7 pm