What we’re about
This meetup is Vendors Expo chapter of the Los Angeles County Real Estate Investors Association. The Assocation was founded twenty-nine years ago (1996) by the legendary Phyllis Rockower. Our Association is the oldest and largest investor group in California. We also have chapters in Orange, Ventura, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, as well as nine Meetup groups. Our mission is to provide: (1) education, (2) networking, and (3) mentoring to real estate investors throughout Southern California.
We meet on the 2nd Thursday of every month in Los Angeles. We start at 6:30 pm for our unique Vendor Expo (in our exhibition area). Our general meeting runs from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. We proudly present the finest national and international speakers for in-depth real estate education. Learn from our great speakers and network with fellow investors.
For beginner investors that need special help getting started, we offer our super-duper world-famous Mentoring Program. For our experienced investors, we have our special Gold Membership with their own private meetings and advanced seminars.
In 2016, Phyllis passed and fellow investor and author Lloyd Segal assumed leadership of LAC-REIA. In his role as President, Lloyd and his team have been busy expanding LAC-REIA events and programs for members and real estate investors. Among our many activities and benefits:
1. Monthly Meetings. We conduct our General Meetings (free) on the second Thursday of every month, 6:30 to 9:30 pm.
2. Vendor Expos. We conduct monthly Vendor Expos (free), before our general meetings, where you can “meet and greet” over 40 real estate professionals eager to work with you on your next project.
3. LAC-REIA University. We conduct monthly workshops, classes, seminars, and boot camps on various real estate subjects.
4. Gold Membership. Our exclusive Gold Membership is for experienced investors looking for special VIP experiences and private events.
5. Mentoring Program. We have the best Private Mentoring Program in the Western Hemisphere! For those of you new to real estate investing and need help getting started, or you're ready to progress to the next higher level, our mentoring program is for you.
6. Loan Center. Our Loan Center (free) has over 100 lenders eager to finance your next deal. These lenders will actually compete for your business.
7. Wholesale Deals. Every Friday we email you our “Wholesale Deals” with properties available for you to buy. The list is free to members (with Gold Members receiving first priority).
8. Rubbing Elbows Podcast. LAC-REIA hosts a weekly podcast called “Rubbing Elbows” (Thursdays at 8:00 pm and streaming thereafter), with the latest local real estate news, starring our very own Chuck Dorfman and Lior Yehuda.
9. Monday Morning Quarterback. Lloyd’s award-winning “Monday Morning Quarterback” newsletter (free) with the latest real estate news comes out every Monday morning to help you start the week.
10. Basic Training Boot Camp. It all starts with our quarterly Real Estate Basic Training Boot Camp, where we teach you the fundamentals of real estate investing. Don’t miss it!
As you can see there is something for everyone, regardless of whether you’re a beginner or experienced investor. Best of all, there are no membership fees and most of our activities are FREE. Please go to [www.LARealEstateInvestors.com](http://www.lareic.com/) and get started. If you have any other questions or comments, please feel free to contact us at 310-792-6404. We’re always here to help you…
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Real Estate Vendors Expo Returns August 14thIman Cultural Center - Community Room, Los Angeles, CA
Vendors Expo. Our super-duper, world-famous "Real Estate Vendors Expo," returns on Thursday night, August 14, 2025, at the Los Angeles County Real Estate Investors Association. The Vendor Expo opens promptly at 6:30 pm. Don't be late!
We'll have a rotating collection of over thirty (30) of the finest vendors with all of the real estate services and products you will need to become a successful investor, including private lenders, title companies, data services, CPA, escrow companies, building suppliers, title insurance, home inspectors, business credit, tax auctions, Realtor services, Legal Shield, identity theft services, hard money lenders, Airbnb, mortgage brokers, life insurance, tax sales, ADu's, 1031 exchanges facilitators, contractors, out-of-state investment opportunities, insurance agents, credit repair consultants, staging companies, wholesale deals, hard money lenders, private mentoring, and much MUCH more! So come early, meet and greet, and expand your "Dream Team" of real estate professionals that are eager to help you succeed. Be sure to bring lots and lots of business cards to pass out. This is a fantastic networking opportunity.
Date & Time: Thursday night, August 14, 2025, 6:30 to 7:30 pm.Location: Iman Cultural Center, 3376 Motor Avenue, Los Angeles 90034 (between National and Palms).
Parking: Metered & free street parking. There are also two FREE parking garages at: (1) 3456 Motor Ave (northeast corner of Motor & Palms), and (2) 3272 Motor Ave (northeast corner of Motor and National). Both parking lots are a short two block walk to the Iman. Also, valet parking at the Iman.
Free Admission. Remember, our Vendor Expos (and general meetings) are always FREE.
RSVP. Please RSVP directly at www.LARealEstateInvestors.com.
Vendors Wanted: We already have over 30+ vendors, but we're always looking for more! If you have a service and/or product that would be helpful to real estate investors and real estate professionals, we want you! If you (or someone you know) would like to be a vendor at our Vendor Expos, please contact us (310-792-6404).
- "How to Get Started as a Real Estate Investor"Iman Cultural Center - Community Room, Los Angeles, CA
How to Get Started as a Real Estate Investor. Everyone wants to become a real estate investor. The problem is people don’t know how to get started. Where do you go first? Who do you trust? Where do you learn the ins and outs? Where do you find deals? Who can help me? If this is you, listen up. We’ve tracked down the perfect educator to help you get started. He is Miami, Florida, but he is flying out to SoCal, specifically to help you get started. In fact, the title of his presentation is aptly titled “How to Get Started as a Real Estate Investor.”
An Evening with Justin Colby. After investing in real estate for over 18 years and almost 3,000 deals done, Justin has created a business that generates 7 figures in active income through wholesaling and fix and flipping as well as accumulating millions of dollars of rental properties (including 5 apartment buildings, 50+ single family homes, and 1 storage facility). Justin’s longevity in real estate is due to his ability to look around the next corner, adapting to changing markets, perfecting raising private capital, and focusing on lead generation (which allows him to not just wholesale and fix & flip, but also accumulate wealth through long term rentals). His success in real estate led him to start “The Entrepreneur DNA” podcast and “The Science Of Flipping” podcast, and REI LIVE (where he’s actively doing deals with his members).
At his presentation, you will learn how to:
+ Where to find good deals
+ How to determine property values
+ Where to find the financing for your deals
+ How to perform “due diligence”
+ Do I need partners?
+ Should I “fix & flip,” “buy & hold, ” or "wholesale"?
+ Becoming s successful investor
Date & Time: Thursday night, August 14, 2025, 6:30 to 9:30 pm.
Location: Iman Cultural Center, 3376 Motor Avenue, Culver City, CA 90034 (between National and Palms).
Free Admission: Admission to our meetings is always FREE (complimentary), but reservations are recommended.Parking: Metered Street parking. Plus, there are also two FREE parking structures just two blocks away. The first structure is at the northeast corner of Motor and Palms. The second structure is at the northeast corner of Motor and National. From either lot it’s a short two block walk to the Iman. Plus, there is valet parking at the Iman parking lot ($15).
RSVP: To register, please go to www.LaRealEstateInvestors.com.
Los Angeles County Real Estate Investors Association (“LAC-REIA”). Celebrating 29 years, LAC-REIA is the oldest and largest investor group in California. Our Association helps people invest in real estate by offering (1) education, (2) networking, (3) workshops, and (4) mentoring. If you need help with any of our services, please let us know.
