Finding Hidden Value: An Investor's Guide to Buying the Right Property

Join Richard Raymond, Project Manager at RedLine Contracting, real estate investor, and Realtor with Side by Side Realty, as he shares how his background as a systems engineer, real estate investor, and renovation expert has shaped the way he evaluates properties. Drawing from years of buying, renovating, and managing investment properties, Richard will walk through the practical strategies he uses to identify hidden value, minimize risk, and make smarter investment decisions.

Whether you're an experienced investor, a Realtor working with investor clients, or someone looking to sharpen your ability to analyze properties, you'll leave with a fresh perspective and practical tools you can apply immediately.

What You'll Learn

• How to identify hidden value that others often miss.
• What to look for beyond cosmetic updates during property tours.
• How construction knowledge can help uncover opportunities—and avoid costly mistakes.
• Practical ways to evaluate renovation potential and investment upside.
• Strategies for navigating inspections, negotiations, and challenging transactions.
• How to build the right team and network to create better investment outcomes.

Richard combines an engineer's analytical mindset with hands-on renovation experience to help investors and clients make informed decisions with confidence. His practical, detail-oriented approach has helped uncover opportunities, solve complex problems, and maximize value in today's competitive real estate market.
Whether you're searching for your next investment property or helping clients find theirs, this session will equip you with insights to see potential where others see problems.

📍2052 Fairmount Ave St Paul, MN