Colorado Free University

45 Real Estate Register now! Call 303-399-0093 or online: www.freeu.com Alternatives to Traditional Real Estate Investing Look at real estate investing from an angle other than single family homes, duplexes, or condos. There’s a world of options out there: commercial property, assisted living homes, partnerships, and more! Learn the steps to buy at the foreclosure actions, and how to create a business plan for your investment, including financing options, management, and the formulas you need to measure your ROI. While this class is aimed at people who have already discovered the advantages of investing in real estate, it can also be suitable for those who are simply ready to diversify into investments outside the stock market. A personalized meeting is included. The instructor, Jim Flint , CRS, has been successfully investing in real estate and creating investment partnerships for over 30 years and has experience with real estate in seven states. $48 Non-Member $36 Member $20 materials fee payable in class CFU LOWRY : Near 1st & Quebec 6816AS: One Tue., 6–9:15PM 7/7 6816AT: One Tue., 6–9:15PM 9/15 Introduction to Real Estate Investing Gain an overview on the essentials of residential real estate investing, including regional price history and trends, current market activity, capital appreciation, depreciation, cost basis, leverage, tax rules for principal residence versus rental property, and terminology used in real estate investing. Learn how to measure profitability and analyze return on investment, how to finance purchases, where to get resource info, and more! There will be a brief discussion of foreclosures, fix-and-flips, selecting tenants and the CLUE report. Leah Hamilton has many years of experience buying, selling, and managing investment property, with a proven track record helping hundreds realize their dreams of property ownership. A detailed “Real Estate Investment and Financing” workbook is included in the materials fee. See how you can build your own retirement program in real estate. $66 Non-Member $54 Member $15 materials fee payable in class CFU LOWRY : Near 1st & Quebec 6841GK: One Sat., 8:30AM–12:30PM 7/18 6841GL: One Sat., 8:30AM–12:30PM 8/29 6841GM: One Sat., 8:30AM–12:30PM 10/10 Are You House Hacking Curious? Get Started in Real Estate with Very Little Investment House-hacking is the cool new term for renting out a portion of your home to generate income. We’ll cover the different house hacking models; from rent-by-the room, to a basement apartment, to a true multi-unit purchase and more. Hear real-life examples of people who have successfully cut down their monthly mortgage with house hacking. If you already own a home or are considering purchasing a house or an investment, this is a great class for reducing your mortgage costs, creating financial independence, and living a FIRE lifestyle. This class is appropriate for all experience levels. James Carlson is a real estate agent in Denver and Colorado Springs working with buyers, sellers and investors. Along with his wife, Erin, he owns five properties and has helped numerous clients achieve house hacking success. $15 Non-Member $15 Member ONLINE : Via Google Hangout 3122W9: One Thu., 6:30–8:30PM 7/30 3122X: One Mon., 6:30–8:30PM 8/10 3122Y: One Mon., 6:30–8:30PM 10/12 Should I Stay or Go? There are so many options in housing for people who are considering downsizing or managing their housing needs as they age. Join this informative class to learn what the various options are for you or a loved one who might be facing this dilemma. Explore the benefits of downsizing vs. aging in the place you already have, and the pros and cons of each. Class covers topics you might not have considered such as the importance of location (even out of state), alternatives to traditional housing, options for remaining in your home, and whether you should fix up your house if you decide to downsize. Realtor Cellini has over 20 years’ experience and gobs of resources to help adults make the best choices for later life moves. $38 Non-Member $26 Member ONLINE : Via Zoom 3501BA9: One Wed., 6–8PM 6/24 3501BB9: One Tue., 6–8PM 7/21 3501BC: One Tue., 6–8PM 9/1 3501BD: One Wed., 6–8PM 10/7 3501BE: One Thu., 6–8PM 11/12 Basics of Managing Your Rental Property Keep Trouble & Vacancies Down, Prosperity & Investment Up Rental property can be a great investment and source of income, but it’s important to know what you are doing both legally and practically before putting an ad on Craigslist. Learn how to prepare your property for renting, how to attract good tenants and keep the bad ones out, and the most important considerations for leases. We’ll cover lots of dos and don’ts with regard to prospective and current tenants including new Colorado laws, fair housing regulations, and dealing with eviction procedures and documents. Discuss how to find responsive service people and how to keep your property rented when others have vacancies. Finally, consider whether professional management might be right for your situation. Receive the latest and best resources for managing your property, including copies of a lease used in over 400 housing units, and the current Colorado tenant/landlord laws. Taught by Jim Flint , a 30-year veteran real estate investor and professional realtor, who has managed and worked with property managers on hundreds of properties and Jason Meyer , a 10-year veteran property manager that currently manages over 400 units. Come benefit from their experience and expertise and get your rental income flowing in. $46 Non-Member $34 Member $20 materials fee payable in class CFU LOWRY : Near 1st & Quebec 6868HB: One Thu., 6–9:15PM 7/9 6868HC: One Thu., 6–9:15PM 9/17