Buying Investment Properties

👋 Qui veut intégrer un groupe d'amis en cours de constitution pour faire des sorties et activités ensemble sur Paris et la région parisienne ? Voici quelques exemples de sorties proposées dans ce groupe : ❇️ apéro, afterwork, bars, restaurants, brunch, pique-nique ❇️ ciné, concert, théatre, musée ❇️ sports (tennis, initiation au golf, hiit, running, escalade, etc.) ❇️ jeux de société (poker, loup garou...) et en plein air (mollky, pétanque...) ❇️ week-end ❇️ et tout ce que tu pourras proposer. 💥💥 Ouverture, respect et bienveillance sont les valeurs qui animent le groupe 💥💥 Si tout cela te parle, inscris toi à notre groupe "Sorties et rencontres amicales - Paris" pour être informé(e) de toutes les sorties, il vient tout juste d'être créé sur Meetup et nous serons heureux de faire ta connaissance lors d'une prochaine sortie 👋 Ne te fie pas au nombre de participants sur Meetup, nous sommes sur plusieurs sites et Meetup est le dernier sur lequel nous avons ouvert un compte. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* BIEN LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT CI-DESSOUS \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **NB : INUTILE DE CLIQUER SUR "Participer" SUR CETTE FICHE.** Inscris toi juste au groupe et clique sur "Participer" uniquement sur les activités / sorties qui ont lieu de façon sure et certaine et qui sont toutes précédées des symboles 💥💥 devant leur titre. **Si dans le titre de la sortie il n'y a pas les symboles 💥💥 c'est que la sortie n'est pas confirmée.** Nos sorties (et celle d'autres utilisateurs) sont également publiées sur l'application gratuite de rencontres amicales Weezem : 👉 Appstore : [https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/weezem/id1547233803](https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/weezem/id1547233803) 👉 Google Play : [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weezemapp](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weezemapp) Tu peux aussi t'inscrire au groupe Whatsapp Weezem ici pour être informé(e) de nos futures sorties 👉 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BoYNpq9JUyFB6RbIIDjblC](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BoYNpq9JUyFB6RbIIDjblC) A très vite. Patrice

Join us for Apéro with Les Frenchies (Antoine and Colleen). Meet your fellow travellers in the city of lights, we always have a great time. **€20 paid to the restaurant per person** gets you wine (2 glasses of red or white), and Charcuterie, Hummus, Tarama and a Veggie platter. If you do not drink alcohol, there is bubbly water. Charcuterie (meat, cheese, bread) is served on the boards, buffet style for everyone to share and help themselves. We hope to see you there, à bientôt. **+ €5 RSVP Fee**

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- \(Français plus bas\) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- This is the 12th season of the Open Mic & Jam Around The Table ! Everybody's welcome to join us in a chill intimate atmosphere, sitting around the tables with pizzas and drinks. It's kinda like singing in your living room (or listening to live music there), but in a mic and surrounded by 30-40 people :) Everybody who wants to sing is welcome to perform one song on the first round, and 1 song on the second round depending on the time the first round finishes (usually first round ends at around 11.30 - 12). Sometimes, there's even a third round, but that's rare. No need to register before the event or even during, you're potentially registered at the moment you enter the room and can sing at the end of the round that you entered the circle. This is mostly an open mic and with some jamming around it, meaning that solo instruments can join in if the singer is comfortable with that (most of them are, but not always, so it's not guaranteed), so we often have some solo guitars, and more rarely some sax, cello, violin, etc. Percusions aren't allowed anymore unfortunately due to neighboors complaints. People can either perform by themselves or sing along with others, or meet some guitar players or singers who could play / sing with them. If you can only sing but not play, try coming with someone who can play for you as Im never sure who will come and what they can or want to play (guitar players are here for fun, it's not guaranted they'll want to play what you want to sing, or even know the song at all). You can also just take the time to meet some musicans there and ask them if they know the songs you'd like to play cuz it's also a perfect atmosphere for musical experiments without any pressure and to meet a whole community of live music lovers. Or you can also just improvise, which is usually the easiest thing to do actually. Of course, non musicians / singers can also just come and enjoy the atmosphere and music and meet the community. As I've been running those events for quite a while now and post them on Meetup and Couchsurfing, the crowd is a nice mix between expats, travellers and locals. So let's meet at Nul Bar ailleurs - 18 rue de Cotte, métro Ledru Rollin (lign 8) Happy hour until 9 PM with pints of beer for 3,5 euros cocktails for 5 (then 5 & 7 € after 9 PM) See you on tuesday(s) ! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- FRANCAIS \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- On se retrouve autour de la table du sous-sol du Nul Bar Ailleurs - 18 rue de Cotte, métro Ledru Rollin sur la ligne 8 -, avec des bonnes pizzas et des bons cocktails ! Le micro est ouvert à tous au premier tour pendant lequel celleux qui veulent / peuvent chanter en auront l'occasion et le reste de la nuit est un peu plus improvisé en fonction du monde et des gens qui sont là. Il peut y avoir un deuxième où il est possible de chanter 1 autre chanson en fonction du timing. L'idée est de se retrouver dans une ambiance intime et de créer une communauté d'amateurs de live music, qu'ils soient musiciens, chanteurs ou public. Au niveau des nationalités, c'est aussi un mélange de locaux, d'expats ou de voyageurs de passage. Il s'agit en priorité d'un open mic où l'on encourage certains instruments (guitares / sax / violon / violoncelle, etc) à faire des solos si le/la chanteur/se le veut, ce qui est le cas pour la grande majorité des gens. Les percussions sont par contre interdites à cause des plaintes des voisins. Happy hour jusqu'à 21h avec pintes de bière à 3,5 € et cocktails à 5 € (puis 5 € et 7 € après 21h) A mardi ! *** The host : Olivier Domengie has been organizing weekly open mics, jam sessions and monthly songwriting worskhops in Paris for over 5 years, along with tours all around Europe. He's also a singer-songwriter who goes by the name The Mind Traveller : www.themindtraveller.com or www.facebook.com/mindtravellerparis

**Les Bronzes Font Du Ski - 𝒊𝒏 🇫🇷𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 🇬🇧𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒔** **🎬Date & Time: Tuesday, February 17th, Drinks at Tournebride bar next to the cinema from 7pm and Screening at 8pm** **📽️ Cinéma: Epée de Bois,[100 Rue Mouffetard, Paris](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47e671eea5e9c2d5:0x4fe9b9f77c8d9044?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111) 5** **🎟Movie Tickets: €5 – €9.5** **[https://achat.cine-epeedebois.fr/reserver/F2242/D1771354800/VF/264944/](https://achat.cine-epeedebois.fr/reserver/F2242/D1771354800/VF/264944/ )**

*¡Hola a todos! 😊* Ven a cantar a pleno pulmón y conoce a internacionales o parisinos. ¡Habla en todos los idiomas! Se propone un juego rompehielos con pegatinas para emparejar – y puedes ganar un chupito gratis 🍸 **🍾 Habla o Canta… ¡tú eliges!** Este es un nuevo concepto de aperitivo para: 🗣️ Charlar en varios idiomas, 🎤 Cantar con gente de todo el mundo, Puedes venir solo/a o acompañado/a. Llega cuando quieras, pero no demasiado tarde para encontrar al grupo. **Información práctica:** 🕖 Horario: De 19h a 22h30 💸 Gratis con el pase disponible en la app Socializus 📲 WhatsApp para info rápida: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BjmhwVp9ojF9wWuK5sb6dn/](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BjmhwVp9ojF9wWuK5sb6dn/) **Cómo participar:** * Verifica la dirección exacta con la app gratuita y el pase gratuito: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org/) * Apoya a la asociación para cubrir los gastos del meetup con una tarjeta anual de socio aquí: [https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html) **Mantente conectado en todas partes:** 🔹 Meetup – [https://www.meetup.com/fiesta-latina-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/fiesta-latina-paris/) 🔹 WhatsApp (info y recordatorios): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JzsETXxc4Ug0RwvgrJZ49S](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JzsETXxc4Ug0RwvgrJZ49S) (Activa “Recibir todo” para no perderte nada) 🔹 Grupo de Facebook – [https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/](https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/) 🔹 Página de Facebook – Fotos y novedades: [https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/](https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/) 🔹 Socializus: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org/) 🔹 Hazte Organizador vía WhatsApp: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) Es 100% gratuito porque somos una asociación sin ánimo de lucro. ✦✦ Puede haber cambios de última hora, pero todo se actualiza en la app con el pase gratuito. Para gestionar mejor el número de participantes, contamos con las inscripciones mediante el pase gratuito. ¡Apúntate solo si estás seguro/a de venir, contamos contigo! 😊 📸 / 🎥 Al participar en nuestra actividad, aceptas ser fotografiado y/o filmado. Las fotos y vídeos se compartirán en nuestras redes sociales y podrán usarse con fines comerciales. También puedes publicar tus propias fotos con el hashtag #socializus

This group is for anyone interested in writing in English, whether it be prose or poetry or non-fiction. We get together once a week to listen, critique and support each other in our work. Attendees bring something they have written, six copies, printed out and no longer than seven pages, which they read aloud. They then receive feedback from the rest of the group. The size of the group is limited to 6, so that everyone is able to receive a full 30 minutes of constructive feedback including reading time. If you have nothing to read but would like to come and listen, you are most welcome too. We are an anglophone group and everything is conducted in English, in fact not everyone who comes can speak French. Please bear this in mind if you sign up.

https://chat.whatsapp.com/GzV0ojptK5Z7EvPYI1Zhc8 Groupe Whatsapp pour filtrer les spams et les fantômes avant de vous ajouter au vrai groupe. English text at the end of this message Moyenne d'âge : 20n-30n On poste sur plusieurs sites donc on sera plus nombreux que juste ceux inscrits ici. 6 à 25 en général. ⚠️ SI TU T'INSCRIS, TU VIENS.. OU AU MOINS TU PRÉVIENS.. MÊME POUR UN RETARD, C'EST LA BASE. SINON TU SERAS BLACKLISTÉ DE NOS PROCHAINES ACTIVITÉS ⚠️ Moi c'est Estelle l'admin du groupe WhatsApp. Depuis plus de 2 ans maintenant, on loue un Loft Rbnb vers République pour y papoter et jouer à des jeux de société autour d'un verre. Se voir, se revoir et rencontrer de nouvelles personnes histoire de créer du réel lien amical. ⚠️ Chacun participe à hauteur de 5€ à la location du Rbnb à chaque venue. ⚠️⚠️ Pour qu'il y ait de tout pour toute la nuit, les garçons ramènent de l'alcool fort et les filles des softs et des apéritifs à grignoter. Uniquement à la 1ère venue. Les autres fois chacun peut venir les mains vides. Contact : 0605837893 et groupe WhatsApp. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Average age: 20n-30n We post on several sites so there will be more of us than just those registered here. 6 to 25 in general. ⚠️ IF YOU REGISTER, YOU COME.. OR AT LEAST YOU WARN.. EVEN FOR A DELAY, THAT'S THE BASIS. OTHERWISE YOU WILL BE BLACKLISTED FROM OUR NEXT ACTIVITIES ⚠️ I'm Estelle, the admin of the WhatsApp group. For over 2 years now, we've been renting an Rbnb Loft near République where Chatting and playing board games over drinks to create real friendly bonds. See each other, see each other again and meet new people. ⚠️ Everyone contributes €5 to the Rbnb rental. ⚠️⚠️ So that there is enough for the whole night, the boys bring strong alcohol and the girls soft drinks and aperitifs to nibble on. Only on the first arrival. Other times everyone can come empty-handed. Contact: 0605837893 and WhatsApp group.

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-FRANÇAIS\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Chaque jeudi dès 19h30, rencontres et échanges entre entrepreneurs, futurs entrepreneurs et investisseurs.** Attention la nouvelle adresse c'est Bistrot Romain Clichy, 181 quater Av. de Clichy, 75017 Paris, France salle en bas **Possibilité de se restaurer sur place** **Participation de 5€ pour financer le développement de le communauté (et payer les frais de communication comme nos groupes meetup).** Nous cherchons des sponsors, animateurs (qui auront des avantages) & intervenants (pour les soirées à thème) aussi merci d'envoyer un WhatsApp au +33669403256 si vous intéressées et on peut en échanger. Langues d’échange: français et anglais PARIS Entrepreneurs Network - PEN vous invite pour une autre réunion de réseautage, dans une bonne compagnie. Agenda: 🕣 19:30 à 20h00 présentation du but du groupe & networking informel (vous pouvez venir en retard) 🕣 20h00 à 20:45 chacun présente ses projets et idées en 2 minutes ou moins. 🕣 ensuite on échange avec les autres participants qui ont des intérêts similaires (et ensuite avec tous les autres) Vous pouvez venir en retard, mais il est préférable d'être a l'heure. Nous cherchons des sponsors pour soutenir le développement de notre projet de mise en relation des entrepreneurs. Les sponsors auront une grande exposition auprès de notre communauté. Contact: +336 84 47 06 41 Seydou (francais et un peu d'anglais) +336 69 40 32 56 Cosmin (seulement sur WhatsApp FR, ENG, ESP, PT, IT, RO) cosminre@gmail.com Adresse & Métro **Bistro Romain Clichy** 181 quater Av. de Clichy, 75017 Paris, France 🚇 M.13 ou 14 / RER C/ Tram T3B Porte de Clichy, RDV: Salle en bas (Seydou sera la pour vous accueillir) Suivez nous sur: Page Facebook [www.facebook.com/ParisEntrepreneursNetwork](http://www.facebook.com/ParisEntrepreneursNetwork) Groupe Facebook [www.facebook.com/groups/414607288734615/](http://www.facebook.com/groups/414607288734615/) Partenaires media: Wediscover [www.wediscover.it](http://www.wediscover.it/) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-ENGLISH\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Let's meet for the another PEN (Paris Entrepreneurs Network) Meetup. 5€ fee and you** On the spot you can also buy a drink to support the event (it's a restaurant so you have a wide variety of French and international foods) Language: English or French depending on the preference of the participants (we can split in 2 groups if strong preferences) Agenda of discussions: 07:30 PM to 08:00 PM Presentation of the goal of the group & informal networking (15 min maximum) 🕣 08:00 PM to 8:45 PM Each one presents them-self and their main projects in 1 or 2 minutes (or less; you don't need to have a clear project) 🕣 after we then exchange mostly with the people who have similar interests (and after with everybody else) You can came later to the event if you have some unexpected situations, but it's important to be on time. About the venue: Quiet place good to talk. **Address & Metro** **Bistro Romain Clichy** 181 quater Av. de Clichy, 75017 Paris, France 🚇 M.13 or 14 / RER C/ Tram T3B Porte de Clichy, Meetup place: Room downstairs (Seydou will be there to recieve you) Contact: +336 84 47 06 41 Seydou (French and a bit of English) +336 69 40 32 56 Cosmin (only on WhatsApp FR, ENG, ESP, PT, IT, RO) cosminre@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook [www.facebook.com/ParisEntrepreneursNetwork](www.facebook.com/ParisEntrepreneursNetwork) Facebook Group [www.facebook.com/groups/414607288734615/](www.facebook.com/groups/414607288734615/) ☯️ Nos autres communautés et événements sur Paris et IDF ☯️ 🌏 WhatsApp General: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BafxMw04LvN8jp2v1KDnff](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BafxMw04LvN8jp2v1KDnff) 🌏 WEB: [www.wediscover.it](www.wediscover.it) 🌏 Billetterie tous les VOYAGES & EVENEMENTS sur Paris [https://linktr.ee/WeDiscoverParis](https://linktr.ee/WeDiscoverParis) ☑️ WhatsApp Entrepreneurs et Investisseurs [https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVxkmFh9vqB8daNMVChb9G](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVxkmFh9vqB8daNMVChb9G) ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Info : Contact: +336 84 47 06 41 Seydou (francais et un peu d'anglais) +336 69 40 32 56 Cosmin (seulement sur WhatsApp FR, ENG, ESP, PT, IT, RO)

EN : Come and meet likeminded stock and crypto investors! 
Informal coffee meetups to share our ideas, discuss the latest hot investments, and make new connections. 
In a friendly sense of community! FR : Venez rencontrer des investisseurs passionnés par les actions et les cryptos ! Des rencontres informelles autour d’un café pour partager nos idées, discuter des derniers investissements tendance et créer de nouveaux contacts. Dans une ambiance conviviale et communautaire !

Découvre les possibilités qui s'offrent à chacun de nous en investissements. Et comprend les rouages de l'indépendance financière par le jeux : Cashflow ! Et tout ça en passant une bonne après midi : bons souvenirs et bonne humeur seront de mise. **AU PROGRAMME :** ***1\. TALK INVESTISSEMENT :* Définir sa stratégie d'investissement en 2026** \- Les grandes tendances économiques pour 2026 \- Immobilier\, bourse\, business : forces et limites de chaque levier \- Les erreurs classiques d’allocation d’actifs \- Comment structurer une vision patrimoniale cohérente à 5–10 ans ***2\. IMMERSION INVESTISSEMENT :*** Découvre le chemin de l'indépendance financière grâce à l'investissement de manière pédagogique avec le jeux Cashflow de Robert Kiyosaki. Pour obtenir de nouvelles clés de réussites : inscrits toi dès maintenant ! 🚀 ***3\. MOMENT D'ÉCHANGE & DE CONVIVIALITÉ AVEC LA COMMUNAUTÉ*** **ACCÈS :** Restaurant Rosé (au sein du Novotel Paris Porte de Versailles) : 4 avenue de la porte de la plaine. (Nous serons au fond du RDC) **MODALITÉS :** Pour valider ta participation, la place est à 5€. (Cela nous donne de la visibilité afin de préparer un événement sur mesure.) Il te sera demandé par le restaurateur de consommer une boisson lors de l'évènement. Si tu décides de venir à l'improviste, merci de m'envoyer un texto au 06 03 18 74 17 afin de valider qu'il reste encore des places. Fin des inscriptions le Samedi à 12h00 (ou avant si complet). **REPORT :** J'ai réservé mais je ne peux finalement pas venir, que faire ? Dans ce type de situation, la place est réservée pour une prochaine session à condition de nous avoir prévenu en amont (J-1 minimum). Nous avons hâte de te retrouver, tu peux me joindre au 06 03 18 74 17 si nécessaire. À bientôt !

Meet other Expat Canadians in Paris. Everyone is welcome (even if you are not Canadian or don't know any Canadians)! We get together and shoot the breeze over food and drinks. Our meetup group also has a [Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/groups/paris.expat.canadian) and we are happy to work in partnership with the [Association of Canadian Women in Paris](https://www.canadiennesaparis.fr/fr/accueil) (where men are welcome to join too) also known as the Association des Canadien.ne.s à Paris (ACP).

Salut! Forget the cliché, this is the real Paris — one where people speak many languages and make meaningful connections. [[Click this WhatsApp Groupchat Link]](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Boo1P3nAnUMCpyWgcCwiSj) We meet every Saturday at 7:30 PM and welcome 20–30-somethings from all backgrounds. If you love diversity, culture, and cool vibes, this is your spot. A meetup where conversation flows like wine.

Thursday Night Drinking Club! (TNDC) Come and join hashers in Paris for some lively Thursday night drinks. First to arrive grab a spot! Look for a group of boisterous anglophones, possibly with a HHH sign. *** **Who are hashers?** We are a drinking club with a running problem. Every weekend we enjoy the sights of the Paris area while running together on a trail set by a "hare". We also gather for a drink every Thursday night. Everyone is welcome! On on 👣🍻 [https://www.meetup.com/parish3-schhh](https://www.meetup.com/parish3-schhh)

#### Turning Rentals Into Income: How Investors Pay Off Properties Faster #### **Featuring Guest Speaker: John Blackburn** **👉 Get your FREE TICKET [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/turning-rentals-into-income-how-investors-pay-off-properties-faster-tickets-1980492192461?aff=cicmeetupapp)** #### A lot of people get into real estate because they want freedom. Then they buy a rental…and realize most of the rent goes straight to the bank. They technically own property, but the mortgage controls the income. And waiting 30 years for properties to be paid off doesn’t feel realistic. This meetup is about understanding a different way to think about rental properties… one that focuses on paying them off sooner so the income is actually usable. **Featured Guest Speaker: John Blackburn** We’re excited to welcome John Blackburn as our guest speaker for this event. John has been actively investing in real estate since 2006 and has: * Been involved in **5,000+ real estate transactions** * Helped investors **acquire over $150 million in rental property** * **Raised more than $100 million** in private capital John didn’t start with family money or shortcuts. He built his portfolio by focusing on clear systems, real numbers, and long-term strategy. For this meetup, John will walk through how investors shift their focus from simply owning rentals to building properties that eventually pay them…without a mortgage attached. **What You’ll Learn** John will break down, in simple terms: * Why most rental properties don’t produce much usable income early on * Why buying more rentals isn’t always the answer * How investors structure their properties to pay off mortgages in a fraction of the time * How properties can work together to eliminate debt faster * What changes once rentals become free and clear This approach is often referred to as an accelerated paydown strategy — using rental income intentionally to reduce debt sooner, rather than waiting decades for mortgages to run their course. John will also share a simple calculator you can use to see how this works with real numbers and realistic scenarios. **The Core Idea** When a rental has a mortgage, the rent has one job: **pay the bank.** When a rental is paid off, the rent has a different job: **pay you.** Most people only see one timeline…30 years. This session shows how investors shorten that timeline and gradually increase their income as properties become free and clear. **Who This Event Is For** This event is for people who want more than just “owning rentals” on paper. * Rental owners who are tired of most of the rent going to the bank and want a clearer path to real, usable income * New investors who want to understand how rental properties actually build wealth over time before jumping in * People with capital who want to invest in real estate with intention and a long-term plan * Anyone serious about freedom and curious how rental properties transition from debt-heavy assets into income-producing ones **Event Details** **Location:** Ohio Brewing Company - 421 E 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 **Date & Time:** January 25th, 6–8 PM (Doors open at 5:30) **Cost:** Free (Seats are limited - RSVP required) **👉 Get your FREE TICKET [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/turning-rentals-into-income-how-investors-pay-off-properties-faster-tickets-1980492192461?aff=cicmeetupapp)** If you’ve ever wondered how rental properties actually turn into freedom —this is the room to be in.

If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads**®**, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php I look forward to seeing you there. Mark Vonder Haar

This is not just a money class. This is a restoration space. The I AM Worthy of Ownership™ Path is a 12-step, sister-centered journey for women who are ready to build financial stability without shame, fear, or pressure—and to do it in a way that honors both wisdom and the spirit. Many women don’t struggle with money because they lack discipline or intelligence. They struggle because of unhealed experiences, survival patterns, and the quiet belief that they are “behind” or “disqualified.” This series gently challenges those beliefs while offering practical tools for peace, clarity, and long-term planning. Together, we will talk honestly about: Releasing shame and money anxiety Building stability as a form of self-respect and spiritual discipline Understanding money as a tool, not a source of worth Managing debt with clarity instead of condemnation Preparing for life’s unexpected moments without fear Laying a calm foundation for future ownership and legacy Each session blends practical financial education with reflection, conversation, and encouragement. There is no pressure to share personal numbers or experiences. You are welcome to speak, journal quietly, or simply listen. This is not about hustle. This is not about perfection. This is about alignment, wisdom, and peace. Who this series is for: Women who are starting over or rebuilding Women who want stability without stress Women preparing for future ownership or housing decisions Women who want their financial lives to reflect wholeness, not fear No prior financial knowledge is required. Come as you are. Bring a notebook. Leave a little lighter than you arrived. Light refreshments will be served along with 30 minutes of networking.

**No Money, No Credit Creative Acquisitions Training – Free for First 20 to Register\*** Join us for another great Real Estate Training **in-person in Lisle, IL or online** **Saturday, February 21st, from 10 AM to 4 PM**, with one of the TOP Creative Acquisition Experts in the country, Chris Albin. **The first 20 people to email me their first name, last name, cell number, and email address can attend this $50 workshop as my guest for FREE\*.** Learn how you can buy properties without using your own money or without having your credit checked. Chris will explain acquisition strategies that include equity sharing, options, contracts for deed, seller financing, mortgages, and more. Using case studies, Chris will show you how to understand step-by-step techniques for buying and controlling properties without having to qualify for bank financing. Chris will also train you to utilize financial and social resources and time, imagination, networking, and non-traditional assets to acquire properties successfully. You will leave this class knowing which investments would be best funded through retirement accounts, cash accounts, stock accounts, life insurance plans, margin accounts, and others. Chris is also an expert in probate investing strategies. **To complete your registration, email your first name, last name, cell number and email address to RandyPertler@gmail.com.** Also indicate if you would like to attend in-person in Lisle, IL or online. You will then be emailed the event address or online link. \*Renatus Students and ICMs are not eligible for the free offer

**No Money, No Credit Creative Acquisitions Training – Free for First 20 to Register\*** Join us for another great Real Estate Training **in-person in Lisle, IL or online** **Saturday, February 21st, from 10 AM to 4 PM**, with one of the TOP Creative Acquisition Experts in the country, Chris Albin. **The first 20 people to email me their first name, last name, cell number, and email address can attend this $50 workshop as my guest for FREE\*.** Learn how you can buy properties without using your own money or without having your credit checked. Chris will explain acquisition strategies that include equity sharing, options, contracts for deed, seller financing, mortgages, and more. Using case studies, Chris will show you how to understand step-by-step techniques for buying and controlling properties without having to qualify for bank financing. Chris will also train you to utilize financial and social resources and time, imagination, networking, and non-traditional assets to acquire properties successfully. You will leave this class knowing which investments would be best funded through retirement accounts, cash accounts, stock accounts, life insurance plans, margin accounts, and others. Chris is also an expert in probate investing strategies. **To complete your registration, email your first name, last name, cell number, and email address to RandyPertler@gmail.com.** Also indicate if you would like to attend in-person in Lisle, IL or online. You will then be emailed the event address or online link. \*Renatus Students and ICMs are not eligible for the free offer

Welcome, readers! Our February read is **_1984 by George Orwell._** In 1984, George Orwell imagines a world where the government watches everyone, rewrites reality, and punishes even private thoughts. Winston Smith dares to question this system, believing that truth and love might still exist. His rebellion draws him into a chilling struggle against a power that knows him better than he knows himself. The novel leaves readers asking whether freedom is possible when reality itself can be controlled. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖