Denver Real Estate Investors Association

The American Dream isn't dead. It's being rewritten.
For decades we've been handed the same formula: go to school, get a job, work harder, save more, and hope retirement works out. Yet with rising inflation, higher taxes and homeownership feeling further out of reach, so many people are doing everything "right" and still not getting ahead.
What if the problem isn't you, but the playbook?
The wealthy have always operated differently. They build businesses, leverage banking, legally minimize taxes, and acquire assets. These are the Four Pillars of Wealth, and this master class breaks down how everyday investors and entrepreneurs are putting them to work.
You'll learn how to:
✅ Build businesses that create income
✅ Use banking strategies to accelerate your growth
✅ Understand the tax strategies the wealthy use
✅ Acquire real estate and assets that create freedom
Your hosts, Mitch and Maeli Nelson, are the founders of Investor's Secret Network and The First Flip Challenge. They've personally fixed and flipped more than 270 properties and have helped their community close over $80 million in real estate investing.
📅 Thursdays
📍 Join live on Zoom, or attend in person in Sandy, Utah
👉 IMPORTANT: Clicking "Attend" on Meetup does NOT register you. Please complete your registration here:
https://go.investorsecretnetwork.com/e/tG8UWxSl
If you're ready to stop trading time for money and start building real wealth, this room was built for you.

REGISTER HERE

Join fellow Denver-area real estate investors and business professionals at the October Connect Conference, October 23–24 in Northglenn.

Whether you’re looking to expand your local network, meet potential business partners, or build relationships with professionals who support your investing goals, this event offers a chance to get those conversations started.

WHY ATTEND AS A REAL ESTATE INVESTOR?
A strong network can help you find resources, evaluate opportunities, and move projects forward. Connections across industries can also introduce you to people and opportunities beyond your usual real estate circles.

Come ready to discuss your investing interests and the relationships you want to build. You might be looking for experienced collaborators, local service providers, or introductions that could support your next project.

WHAT TO EXPECT
The conference brings together entrepreneurs, business owners, executives, and other professionals, with features including:
• AI-powered networking and smart matching technology
• Automated speed networking sessions
• Referral partner matchmaking
• Connection roundtables with industry experts
• Live introductions and collaboration opportunities
• A Business Building Expo featuring products, services, and resources
• A Pitch Fest Forum with business leaders and investors, subject to qualification

The C3 App helps you connect before the event and follow up afterward through business matching, direct messaging, and digital business card exchanges.

FRIDAY NETWORKING PARTY
Continue the conversations in a relaxed setting at Friday’s networking party, beginning at 5:00 PM. Check registration options for access details.

EVENT DETAILS
Friday & Saturday, October 23–24, 2026
Listed start: Friday at 10:30 AM Mountain Time
Delta by Marriott Northglenn
10 E 120th Avenue
Northglenn, CO 80233

HOW TO REGISTER
Please complete your conference registration through the link below. Your Meetup RSVP lets our group know you’re interested; conference registration is a separate step.
https://letsconnect.biz/register/october-connect-conference?ref=KRISTINA

Review ticket options and activity access when registering.
Bring a clear introduction and a specific idea of who you’d like to meet. Let’s put Denver’s investing community in the room and see what connections we can build.

Join Our 3-Day Real Estate Investor Intensive!
REGISTER HERE: SIGN UP TODAY
Friday Night — Mindset & Communications (Foundation)
7PM - 9PM CST
Purpose: Get people mentally and behaviorally ready to execute, not just “learn.”

• Identity + Goals clarity: What they actually want out of REI (cash now vs equity later, freedom vs replacing income, etc.).
• Investor mindset vs employee mindset: Ownership thinking, patience, consistency, deal repetition.
• Communication frameworks:
• How to talk to sellers without sounding scripted
• How to talk to lenders/partners without sounding unprepared
• How to talk to agents/contractors so you get priority access and real answers
• DISC-style self-awareness: Strengths, blind spots, and what role they naturally fit (deal finder, negotiator, operator, capital partner, etc.).
• Expectation setting: The real timeline, the real work, the real bottlenecks—and how to push through them.

Outcome: You leave with confidence, clarity, and a communication approach that doesn’t sabotage deals.
Saturday — Find Deals & Funding (Acquisition Engine)
10 AM - 3 PM CST
Purpose: Build the “deal machine” and the money plan—because no deal = no business.

• Where deals actually come from: The highest-yield channels (off-market + MLS + relationships) and what beginners should ignore.
• Deal criteria (“buy box”) setup: What a good deal looks like for wholesale, flip, or rental.
• Lead-to-offer workflow: How to go from lead → conversation → numbers → offer → next step.
• Funding options explained simply:
• Cash, private money, hard money
• DSCR/rental loans basics
• JV structures and what makes partners say yes
• What lenders and capital sources care about: Deal quality, exit strategy, borrower readiness, and credibility signals.

Outcome: You leave knowing how to source deals, evaluate quickly, and match each deal to a realistic funding path.
Sunday — Putting It All Together (Execution for Buy & Hold + Flips)
10 AM - 2 PM CST
Purpose: Turn “a deal” into “a project that makes money”—systems, numbers, and execution.
Buy & Hold Track (Wealth Building)

• Rental deal standards: cashflow reality, DSCR readiness, reserves
• Rehab scope + rent-ready strategy (don’t over-improve)
• Property management mindset: tenant quality, maintenance control, ops
• How to scale: repeatable acquisition + financing + operations

Fix & Flip Track (Income Building)

• Rehab workflow: scope, bids, timelines, draw schedules
• Contractor management: expectations, controls, payment rules
• Holding costs + timeline risk management
• Exit strategy: list vs retail vs alternative disposition

Integration piece (the “operator” view)

• Choosing a lane (or sequencing lanes): wholesale → flip → rental
• Building your team: agent, lender, contractor, title, PM, CPA/bookkeeper
• Next 30/60/90-day action plan (real execution milestones)

Outcome: You leave with a complete blueprint for either rental investing or flipping—and the operational steps to execute without chaos.
Mastermind Invitation (By Application Only)
This intensive is designed to help everyone level up—but the people who show up prepared, execute, and demonstrate coachability will be invited to apply for our Elite REI Mastermind.
What “excel” looks like (simple + fair):

• You completed the pre-work and participate (not lurking)
• You can clearly explain your goals, buy box, and timeline
• You take feedback well and adjust quickly
• You’re willing to do real work between calls/events
• You’re serious about doing deals—not collecting info

REGISTER HERE: SIGN UP TODAY