Name: Wholesale & Creative Finance Mastery
Start: 2026-05-12T22:00:00.000Z
Location: Reitano Vineyards

**Our business is about identifying motivated sellers (and buyers) and offering solutions to their problems.**

The more solutions you can offer, the more deals you will get. This month we are discussing creative ways to structure deals that will be the perfect solution for certain circumstances.

Seller financing, subject-to and lease options are powerful solutions, which will only become more popular as interest rates rise. Come discuss how these deals are structured and find your next deal, lender, partnership and inspiration in a room full of other active investors.

See you there!

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**Did you miss it?**
[Watch all GRID Reston event playback on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOTh5kxLLJI1G3VH6Pqhlhu0uTA8yrdpi)

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**Join the GRID Facebook Community**
[Join the online GRID community here](https://www.facebook.com/groups/gridinvestor) to post deals, ask questions, and connect with other investors across the globe.

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**Guest speaker**
**Joe Hurm** is a short-term rental operator and investor with over half a decade of experience. After making (and learning from) plenty of mistakes early on, he’s learned how to make his money work for him through smarter investing and strategic lending.

Now he’s helping others do the same - showing everyday investors how to leverage tools like SDIRAs and private lending to grow and protect their wealth.

**Nayia Pierrakos: Entrepreneur, Investor & Mentor**
Born in Greece, Nayia moved to the U.S. in 1988 and began her real estate journey at 23 with her first investment property. She has since built multiple businesses across retail, recruiting, consulting, and real estate.

As the founder of Wealth Thru Real Estate, she teaches creative deal structuring, seller financing, and wealth-building strategies. Her FLEXX Model has generated $1.8M+ in 24 months, and she has completed over $50M in real estate transactions.

A sought-after speaker and mentor, Nayia has helped thousands nationwide and is on a mission to mentor 1,000 entrepreneurs to financial freedom.

Above all, she’s a proud mom of three, driven by legacy and impact.

**“Success isn’t just about making money—it’s about building a life that truly matters.”**

GRID Reston

Mark Beckett

Nicole Renzetti

Mike Webber

GRID

Daya Parthasarathy

Angel Figueroa

Abba Yadav

Tim F

Nathan  Somasundaram

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Snapper Tams

Clarisse Liu

Matt M

Tyler Kasak

Mohammad Najib

Cam Miller

Malik Adeoye

Srikanth

Scott Jordan

KC Aggarwal

Creative REI Strategies: Owner Financing, Subject-To, and Lease Options

11600 Sunrise Valley Dr 3rd floor

**Our business is about identifying motivated sellers (and buyers) and offering solutions to their problems.**

The more solutions you can offer, the more deals you will get. This month we are discussing creative ways to structure deals that will be the perfect solution for certain circumstances.

Seller financing, subject-to and lease options are powerful solutions, which will only become more popular as interest rates rise. Come discuss how these deals are structured and find your next deal, lender, partnership and inspiration in a room full of other active investors.

See you there!

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**Did you miss it?**
[Watch all GRID event playbacks on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/gridinvestor)

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**Join the GRID Facebook Community**
[Join our online GRID community here](https://www.facebook.com/groups/gridinvestor) to post deals, ask questions, and connect with other investors across the globe.

GRID Raleigh

Jamie Skojec

Jon Waldorf

Victor Vizquerr

Denise Davis

Ronetria Miller

Creative Finance for Regular Buyers + Investors (Sub2, Seller Finance, Lease)

The Dillon

GRID Richmond: Everything I Screwed Up (So You Don’t Have To)

Most real estate seminars focus on the "win"—the big checks, the perfect flips, and the seamless expansions. But the real growth happens in the trenches, usually right after a massive mistake.

On April 15th, we are pulling back the curtain on the "un-glamorous" side of the business. We are thrilled to welcome Mike Hogan, GRID Leader and founder of The Hogan Group, for a raw and unfiltered session on the lessons learned from the school of hard knocks.

Mike has built one of the most successful real estate organizations in the region, but it didn't happen without some serious "learning opportunities" along the way. In this session, he’s sharing the mistakes, the missteps, and the flat-out failures that shaped his path to success.

What We’ll Cover:

The "Expensive" Lessons: Real-life stories of deals and decisions that didn't go as planned.

Operational Pitfalls: Common mistakes made when scaling a team and building systems.

The "Hindsight" Framework: How to identify red flags before they cost you time and capital.

Building Resilience: How to pivot and profit after a setback.

Whether you are just starting out or looking to scale your portfolio, this is a rare opportunity to learn from someone who has seen it all. Don't waste your own time making these mistakes—come learn from Mike’s instead.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Cost: Free to attend (Please RSVP to save your spot!)

About GRID:
GRID is a community of real estate investors built by investors, for investors. We believe in the power of networking, transparency, and shared knowledge to help everyone in the Richmond market grow their wealth.

GRID Richmond

Jared Davis 

Dustin Olverson

John Winters

Tracy Girard

Kevin Dowell

William Lee

Mike Krumbein

GiGi

Thaniel Howard

Shawn S

Christina Taylor

Jimmy B.

Kimberly F Smith

Hugh Jones

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Julian Acuna

Jacob Agostino

Brenda Brownfield

Everything I Screwed Up (So You Don’t Have To)

Hogan Group

We’re excited to welcome **Bethany and Mike, founders of AssumeList**, for a powerful session on one of the most talked-about opportunities in today’s real estate market: **assumable loans**.

As interest rates have climbed over the past few years, many buyers have felt priced out of the market. But what most people don’t realize is that thousands of homes still carry **low interest rate mortgages from years ago — some under 3% — that can potentially be assumed by a new buyer.**

In this class, Bethany and Mike will break down:
• What **assumable loans** are and how they work
• How investors and homebuyers are using them to secure **below-market interest rates**
• Where to actually **find properties with assumable mortgages**
• Strategies to structure deals and make them work in today’s market.

If you’re a **buyer, investor, agent, or just trying to stay competitive in a high-rate environment**, this is a strategy you’ll want in your toolbox.
The market has changed — and the people winning right now are the ones who understand the opportunities others are missing. Don’t miss this one.

Come for the training, stay for the networking!

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**Did you miss it?**
[Watch all GRID Woodbridge event playback on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOTh5kxLLJI1xs_M7if9vkD4CoEzS7nZU)

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**Join the GRID Facebook Community**
[Join the online GRID Woodbridge community here](https://www.facebook.com/groups/2468411790050996) to post deals, ask questions, and connect with other investors across the globe.

GRID Woodbridge

Patrick Mirzayan

Timothy Dineen

Zach Wessolleck

Mike Brzezinski

Steve M

Turbocharge Your Cashflow with Assumptions

Montclair Country Club

**How do investors control properties without using their own money?**

Wholesale and creative finance strategies allow investors to move quickly, minimize capital, and scale efficiently.

At this month’s meeting, we’ll cover how wholesale deals work, how creative financing fits in, and how investors structure deals to create win-win outcomes.

This session focuses on speed, strategy, and smart deal flow.

Come for the training, stay for the networking!

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**Join the GRID Facebook Community**
[Join the online GRID Shenandoah Valley community here](https://www.facebook.com/groups/310459858213334) to post deals, ask questions, and connect with other investors across the globe.

GRID Shenandoah Valley

Erin Kavanagh

Gage Wilson

Mike Cappello

Judy Haynes

Russell Davis

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