REIA of Oakland Mtg. July 10, @6pm - Tax Auction Insights with County Treasurers


Details
Monthly General Meeting Topic: Tax Auction Insights from County Treasurers
We’re honored to welcome Oakland County Treasurer Robert S. Wittenberg and Wayne County Treasurer Eric R. Sabree—two of the most prominent figures in county finance—to speak exclusively with our group. It's rare to secure actual elected treasurers at the same event!
Robert Wittenberg is serving his second term as Oakland County Treasurer. As county banker, he oversees all county funds and disbursement systems and chairs the Oakland County Land Bank Authority (robertwittenberg.com).
Eric R. Sabree has been Wayne County Treasurer since April 2016 and serves as Chairman of the Wayne County Land Bank (waynecounty.com).
What to Expect:
-Tax Auction Facts & Strategies - both treasurers will break down how tax auctions work in their respective counties, covering topics like:
-Auction schedules (including fall events)
-Minimum bid structure (taxes, penalties, fees)
-Best practices for prospective buyers
-Wayne County Deep Dive: Detroit Land Bank Connection - Treasurer Sabree will explain how Wayne County links with the Detroit Land Bank Authority and shares oversight of tax-foreclosed properties via the Wayne County Land Bank (waynecounty.com, waynecountylandbank.com, waynecountylandbank.com).
-Interactive Q&A Session - bring your real estate and tax auction questions—for direct answers from the county treasurers!
Why You Should Attend:
-Direct access to the voices who control county tax law and property dispositions
-Insider insights into strategies, auctions, and land-bank opportunities
-Networking gold—connect with local real estate investors, brokers, and officials
-Gain key intel to improve your bidding tactics and ROI
"Early Bird" Session
6:00-6:30pm
Great for All Investors.
Topic: Quiet Title
Doors open at 5:45pm, class starts at 6:00pm sharp!
WHEN: Thursday July 10, 2025 - 6:00pm – 9:00pm
WHERE: Troy Community Center Room #305
3179 Livernois Rd, Troy, MI 48083
COST: We appreciate those who register early online!
Members Free, Buffet Dinner is $10 (buy here)
Nonmember attendance $20 (buy here)
Nonmember attendance + Buffet Dinner $30 (buy here)
Coming soon!
August 14, 2025 - Tenant Screening


REIA of Oakland Mtg. July 10, @6pm - Tax Auction Insights with County Treasurers