The Expensive Things You Didn't See Coming

REI Partners: The Flatiron Sessions | Session 2 of 6
The inspection looked fine. The seller said everything worked. Then the real costs showed up.
Join REI Partners on November 24 as we walk through a real property and the problems that weren't obvious at first glance. We'll look at what was missed, what it cost, and what due diligence could have caught it sooner.
Session 2 of our six-month Flatiron Sessions series brings together practical education, open roundtable discussions, and networking with local investors and entrepreneurs.
Whether you're considering your first investment or already own a portfolio, come ready to ask questions and share your perspective.

WE'LL DISCUSS

• What problems are easy to miss on a walkthrough?
• Which inspections and reports are worth paying for?
• What questions should you ask the seller, agent, or tenants?
• How do you budget for the things you can't see yet?
• When does a hidden problem mean renegotiate—or walk away?
• What expensive lesson would you share with a first-time buyer?

The roundtable is your opportunity to contribute. Share what you've learned the hard way, hear how others approach due diligence, and leave with a better checklist for your next deal.

DATE & TIME
Tuesday, November 24, 2026
6:00 PM–8:00 PM

LOCATION
The Flatiron Building
301 Broadway, Bethlehem, PA
5th Floor Community Room
Enter through the Broadway entrance near the Wells Fargo ATM and take the lobby elevators to the 5th floor. The Fourth Street building entrance may also be used.
Do not use the Wells Fargo main bank entrance.

EVENING SCHEDULE

• 6:00–6:15 PM: Arrival and networking
• 6:15–6:35 PM: Featured lesson—the costs nobody saw coming
• 6:35–7:00 PM: Open roundtable—what would you have checked?
• 7:00–7:15 PM: Guest or sponsor spotlight
• 7:15–7:20 PM: Share opportunities, needs, and introductions
• 7:20–8:00 PM: Networking and follow-up conversations

WHAT'S COMING NEXT?

• December 2026 | Session 3 — Found the Deal. Now Find the Money.
  Purchase financing, renovation funding, and creative ways to bring a deal together.
• January 2027 | Session 4 — Old Buildings. Big Possibilities.
  Finding potential in overlooked properties and exploring redevelopment, approvals, and feasibility.
• February 2027 | Session 5 — You Bought a Property. Did You Buy Yourself a Job?
  Tenants, maintenance, management, and making property ownership work for you.
• March 2027 | Session 6 — Your Next Move: Cash Out or Double Down?
  When to hold, improve, refinance, or sell—and how to decide what comes next.

Every session stands on its own. Attend one or join us for all of them. No previous attendance is needed to participate fully. Future dates and details will be posted on Meetup.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Investors, agents, lenders, contractors, developers, property owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in real estate investing. All experience levels are welcome.

HOSTED BY
REI Partners & The CORE Team | Realty ONE Group Supreme

SPONSORED BY
Shawn McPhilemy - Contour Mortgage

ABOUT REI PARTNERS
REI Partners is a collaborative real estate investing community focused on practical education, shared experience, and meaningful connections. Our meetups bring people together to ask questions, exchange ideas, and build relationships.

RSVP & PARKING
Space is limited. RSVP through Meetup is required for you and any guests.
Street parking is available nearby. Please allow extra time to park and arrive before 6:00 PM.

One property. A room full of hard-earned lessons. What would you have missed?