What we’re about
Welcome to GRID!
GRID LA Investor Club is a real estate community built by investors for investors. We are a group of real people doing real deals.
Our core mission is to connect to, learn from, and collaborate with like-minded people interested in building wealth and creating impact through real estate.
We welcome investors of all experience levels. We are life-long learners and believe everyone has value to share.
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How it works
We meet once a month, 12 months a year, on the same day, week, and time of the month. Each month we cover a different investing topic in the Lifecycle of an Investor—ranging from wholesaling to rehabbing to becoming a bank through private lending.
Our meetings are not sales pitches. They are opportunities for us to dive deep into a real estate topic, connect with local experts in our marketplace, and build long-term relationships with other doers and deal-makers.
All of our events are 100% FREE.
Learn more about us at gridinvestor.com
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Your GRID Leadership
GRID LA Investor Club is led by Nicholas Despotidis and Darlene Martinez
About Nick
Nick is a Realtor in Los Angeles with the Borges Real Estate Team, where he assists over 50 clients annually and manages $40 million in production. Licensed in California, Maryland, Virginia, and DC, he specializes in serving investors, developers, first-time homebuyers, move-up buyers, and sellers.
Recognized as a top 1.5% Realtor in the nation for five consecutive years, Nick holds an MBA from Johns Hopkins University. His diverse professional background includes positions at PNC Bank, Citi Bank, and the FDIC in regulatory and oversight roles.
As a third-generation investor, Nick continues the legacy started by his great-grandfather in New York in multi-unit investments. He is also an active real estate investor and leads a local investor community GRID LA.
Originally from New Jersey, Nick enjoys spending his leisure time playing basketball, caring for his lawn and playing with his daughters, Anya and Talia.
Referrals are highly appreciated. If you know someone interested in purchasing or listing a home, please email Nick at ndespotidis@kw.com to arrange a free consultation. He is dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial and real estate goals.
About Darlene
Darlene is the founder and visionary behind GirlFlipper LLC, and Su Casa Development companies founded on the collaborative principle of building wealth together!
Raised within a traditional loving family and born in East Los Angeles, Darlene has created a space for others to learn about house flipping, and investing in real estate.
As a minority latina woman she has made it her purpose to wmpower all to think bigger in the real estate space and make moves in the entrepreneurial and house flipping industry.
Her passion is to see others win big in flipping, trust the process, put in the work, and thrive!
Todo Se Puede!!!
Upcoming events (4)
See all- How to Invest In Apartments + Scale Your PortfolioGRID LA Investor Club, Pasadena, CA
Having a quality rental property is a good thing—having dozens of them can be a game-changer that provides a steady income and generational wealth.
We discuss strategies to scale a rental portfolio and find deals in multi-unit properties.
Agenda:
10 AM: Registration
10:30 AM: Guest Speaker
12 PM: NetworkingCome for the training, stay for the networking!
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Join the online GRID LA Investor Club community here to post deals, ask questions, and connect with other investors across the globe. - Understanding New Construction: ADUsGRID LA Investor Club, Pasadena, CA
Often, one of the best ways to extract value is to create it from scratch.
You control the design to a much greater extent, allowing you to give the market exactly what it wants… and will pay the most for.
We'll discuss the "sticks and bricks" aspect of construction, as well as the equally-important planning and entitlement process.
Join us to learn the most important aspects of new construction that should help you to better understand it.
Build it, and the dollars will come!
Agenda:
10 AM: Registration
10:30 AM: Guest Speaker
12 PM: NetworkingCome for the training, stay for the networking!
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Join the online GRID LA Investor Club community here to post deals, ask questions, and connect with other investors across the globe. - How to Invest in Short Term Rentals: Vacation Rentals + AirBnbsGRID LA Investor Club, Pasadena, CA
Short-term rentals, like Airbnb and VRBO, can be a great way to make vastly more money than with traditional, long-term rentals.
BUT there are some critical differences that you NEED to know to be successful—this ain't no "set it and forget it" business.
This event will cover the markets, property types, and systems you'll need to master to make this segment work.
Agenda:
10 AM: Registration
10:30 AM: Guest Speaker
12 PM: NetworkingCome for the training, stay for the networking!
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Join the online GRID LA Investor Club community here to post deals, ask questions, and connect with other investors across the globe. - State of The Market 2025 + Holiday Party! GRID Networking for GoodGRID LA Investor Club, Pasadena, CA
Let’s celebrate!
Our annual holiday party is all about celebrating success and sharing the stories and deals that inspire us all.
We might also eat and drink a lot.
See you there!
Agenda:
10 AM: Registration
10:30 AM: Guest Speaker
12 PM: NetworkingCome for the training, stay for the networking!
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Join the online GRID LA Investor Club community here to post deals, ask questions, and connect with other investors across the globe.
