Virtual Summit
Everything you need to navigate your election-year investment strategy.
Investment Strategy
Watch live sessions right on thinkrealty.com and submit your questions real-time.
Roundtables
Participate in guided, small-group discussion on focused investment topics.
REI Vendors
Connect with vendors specializing in REI tools, products, and services.
Replay
Access a selection of recorded sessions immediately following the Summit.
Agenda
Think Realty’s Virtual REI Summit delivers a high-energy environment designed to inspire and inform. Our subject matter experts are carefully curated to bring you timely market insights to navigate election year disruptions and get you ready to take the next step forward in your REI business.
Day 1 Virtual Summit: Wednesday July 31
Schedule is subject to change. All times are in Central Daylight Time.
10:30am – 11:00am CDT
Morning Kickoff with Eddie Wilson, CEO of Think Realty
11:15am – 12:00pm CDT
Diversify Your Real Estate Portfolio With Mineral Rights With Derreck Long From Eckard Enterprises
- Discover the 9 reasons every real estate investor needs to know about mineral rights. Learn about the tax advantages, how to invest, run due diligence and find the right partners.
12:15pm – 1:00pm CDT
Being the Bank is the Ultimate in Real Estate With Hannah Kesler
- Learn how to break the bonds of financial slavery and build wealth that you may have only thought existed for the super wealthy
1:15pm – 2:00pm CDT
Maximizing Your Real Estate Opportunities in an Election Year: Key Insights and Strategies
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Real estate investing is resilient, meaning there are opportunities in any cycle regardless of the political climate. The key is to follow the data, remain adaptable and informed, and know when to seize the right opportunity.
2:15pm – 3:00pm CDT
Decoding the Impact of Presidential Elections on Home Prices and Mortgage Rates
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As the 2024 presidential election approaches, it is imperative to understand the potential impact on the real estate market and is crucial for making informed decisions. While elections bring a level of uncertainty, historical trends and data offer valuable insights into what buyers, sellers, and investors might expect.
3:15 – 4:00pm CDT
Roundtable Discussions Powered By The American Association of Private Lenders
Topics:
- Gaining Access to the Best Housing Inventory: Insider Insights
- Utilizing technology, staying updated on market trends, who to connect with and how to be prepared to act quickly when opportunities arise.
- Empower Your Investments: Leveraging Your Capital for Optimal Growth
- Exploring creative financing options for your next investment
Day 2 Virtual Summit: Thursday, August 1
Schedule is subject to change. All times are in Central Daylight Time.
11:00am – 11:30am CDT
Thriving in a Dynamic Market: Corporate Housing Investments
- Corporate housing generates nearly $4 billion in annual revenue with an average daily rate of $161. Learn how to be a part of this growing investment space.
11:45am – 12:15pm CDT
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Policy Implications ranging from tax reform to down payment assistance can impact homeownership. Changes in mortgage interest deductions or property tax deductions are hot button items where policy could impact buys and investors alike.
12:30pm – 1:00pm CDT
Decreasing Interest Rates: Friend or Foe
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There is enormous demand for property. Lower rates are going to bring the masses back to the table. As buyers return to the market, so will bidding wars, and we are going to see prices climb. The savings that today’s lower rates represent could be erased by rising home prices.
1:15pm – 1:45pm CDT
Presidential Elections and Their Influence on Homebuyer and Seller Decisions
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Approximately 22% of homebuyers and sellers report that presidential elections do in fact influence their decision-making process. The anticipation of the unknown regarding policy change and potential economic shifts can impact and postpone significant financial decisions.
2:00pm – 2:30pm CDT
Election Year: Creating a Shift in How People Move; Not If They Move
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Certain sectors of the market may see an impact during this election year. Luxury and investment markets are high on that list due to the potential tax implications of election results.
2:45pm – 3:15pm CDT
Operations For Maximum Business Profitability
- Achieving maximum business profitability requires efficient operations across various aspects of an organization. This group of expert panelists will share key factors to aide you in focusing on achieving operational excellence, ensuring that your business can maximize profitability and sustain long-term success in a competitive market.
3:30pm – 4:00pm CDT
- Presidential elections can create significant changes in real estate related taxes and legislation, from capital gains to tax deductions for property owners. These variables depend on the election outcome, but is a critical component for investors and homeowners alike to consider
Virtual Access Information
Attendees will be able to access the Summit LiveCast page on ThinkRealty.com starting the morning of the event by logging in with their ticket registration email. We recommend watching via desktop to ensure your ability to ask questions and fully participate.
Sponsors
Event sponsors help power Think Realty efforts year-round as we seek to champion real estate investors with legislative advocacy, education, and news. Thank you!
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Featured Speakers

Hannah Kesler
Authorized IBC Practitioner, The Money Multiplier
Hannah Kesler is 2nd generation of the Infinite Banking Concept. This is a method Hannah and her father travel all around the country to teach; how to recycle, recapture, and keep total control of your hard-earned dollars.

Derreck Long
Senior Wealth Manager, Eckard Enterprises
Throughout his career, Derreck Long has done a large range of notes from equity appreciation, 2nd lien notes, to the traditional 1st lien and mineral rights in the oil and gas space. He is an amazing expert at managing successful alternative investment portfolios for investors who seek to diversify.
Get Your Tickets!
Think Realty+ Account Tickets
Think Realty+ Members receive 2 FREE tickets/logins to the Summit.
Regular Ticketing
Tickets are $24.99 for access to all Summit activities.
Promote!
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Think Realty+ Account Tickets
Think Realty+ Members receive 2 FREE tickets/logins to the Summit.
Regular Ticketing
Tickets are $24.99 for access to all Summit activities.
Promote!
Let your network know you’ll be
at the Virtual REI Summit!



















