Topic: The Do’s and Don’ts of Multi-Families
New REIA board member Trevor Daniel will lead a panel of local investors who own duplexes, fourplexes, and small apartment buildings throughout Southeast Michigan. Trevor owns multi-family properties himself and will guide a discussion focused on the real-world challenges and opportunities that come with owning these investments.
Whether you’re considering your first multi-family purchase or already own several units, you’ll hear practical lessons, costly mistakes to avoid, and local insights that you won’t find in a book, podcast, or AI search.
In this session, you’ll learn:
- The biggest mistakes new multi-family owners make
- How multi-family investing differs from single-family rentals
- What numbers to analyze before making an offer
- Common tenant and management challenges unique to multi-family properties
- Ways to increase cash flow and property value
- How owners handle repairs, turnovers, and maintenance across multiple units
- Financing options and what lenders look for
- Lessons learned from deals that went right—and deals that went wrong
- What experienced local investors wish they had known before buying their first multi-family property
Bring your questions. This will be an interactive discussion with investors who have firsthand experience owning and operating multi-family properties in our market.
When: Thursday, July 9th, 2026 – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (General Meeting)
“Early Bird” Session –
Tenant Drama Solutions
6:00-6:30 PM
Great for All Investors.
Taught by Stephen Lovett
Taught by Brian Sullivan
Brian has spent decades collecting landlord war stories—and surviving them. Through entertaining real-life examples, he’ll share practical solutions for tenant conflicts, late rent, lease violations, neighbor complaints, and the unexpected situations every landlord eventually faces. You’ll laugh, learn, and leave with ideas you can use immediately.
Doors open at 5:45pm, class starts at 6:00pm sharp!
What to Expect & When
- 5:45 Dinner El Patio Tacos for only $10!
- 6:00 Early Bird Class: Tenant Drama Solutions
- 7:00 Haves and Wants Livestreamed
- 7:30 The Do’s and Don’ts of Multi-Families Investment Properties.
NEXT MEETINGS SNEAK PEAK…
August 13: Contractor’s Storytime
Early Bird Class: Necessary v. Unnecessary Repairs
September 10: Estate Planning
Early Bird Class: Deed Fraud
LOCATION:
Troy Community Center,
Room No: 305
3179 Livernois Rd, Troy, MI 48083
We appreciate those who register early online!
Members – Free
Non-members: $20 (buy here) (Become a Member to avail free admission along with other benefits including access to RPOA. Check our Membership page for more information.)
Dinner: $10 purchase online or (buy here)
Dinner: $10 if purchased at the door
Nonmember Attendance + Dinner: $30 (buy here)
*Buffet Dinner served around 6:15 pm
Hope to see you there!
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1] Complete a form and pay for membership at our General Meeting OR
2] Join directly through our website: reiaofoakland.com/membership
