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Creative Financing Deals Using Lease Options
811 W Square Lake Rd, Troy, MI, USCreative Financing Deals Using Lease Options!
Featuring Jim Aydelotteđź“… Thursday, September 17, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Doors Open at 5:30 PM)
📍 MSU Management Education Center
811 W Square Lake Rd, Troy, MILooking for a way to start investing in real estate without needing large amounts of cash, perfect credit, or years of experience?
Join Michigan Real Estate Investors (MREI) for an evening with Jim Aydelotte as he reveals how successful investors use lease options to generate income, create flexible exit strategies, and acquire more investment properties in today's market.
Lease options can be one of the fastest ways to get paid in real estate, and Jim will show you how to use this creative financing strategy to build momentum in your investing business, even if you're just getting started.
During this meeting, you'll learn how to:
âś… Structure profitable lease option deals
âś… Create multiple exit strategies for every property
âś… Find opportunities in today's market
âś… Get started with little to no money down
âś… Build confidence using proven creative financing techniquesEvening Schedule
5:30 – 6:00 PM | Doors Open & Networking
Meet local investors, vendors, and real estate professionals.
6:00 – 6:30 PM | Ask the Expert
6:30 – 6:45 PM | Haves & Wants
6:45 – 7:15 PM | Additional Networking
7:20 PM | MREI Announcements & Vendor Raffle
7:30 – 9:00 PM | Main Presentation: Creative Financing Deals Using Lease Options🎟️ Admission
MREI Members: FREE
First-Time Guests: FREE (Online registration required)
Returning Guests / Non-Members:
• $20 when registered online before the meeting
• $25 at the doorRegistration is required to attend. Reserve your seat today:
https://bit.ly/MREISep172 attendees
Leveraging Lease Options for Massive Profits
811 W Square Lake Rd, Troy, MI, USLeveraging Lease Options for Massive Profits!
Featuring Jim Aydelotteđź“… Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 MSU Management Education Center
811 W Square Lake Rd, Troy, MICreative seller financing isn't just another investing strategy, it's becoming one of the most valuable tools in today's changing real estate market.
Join Jim Aydelotte, an expert in creative seller financing and lease options, for an intensive full-day workshop where you'll learn how to create profitable deals with little to no money down. As a full-time pastor and part-time real estate investor, Jim has built a six-figure income using lease options, and he'll show you the exact strategies that have made it possible.
Whether you're brand new to investing or already have experience, this workshop will teach you how to confidently use lease options to create more opportunities, increase your profits, and succeed in today's market.During this workshop, you'll learn how to:
âś… Structure profitable Sandwich & Cooperative Lease Options
âś… Know when to walk away from a bad deal
âś… Generate quick cash by flipping lease options
âś… Sell homes without ever owning them
âś… Use seller financing to control properties with little to no equity
âś… Apply creative financing strategies that work in today's marketIf you're looking to dramatically improve your ability to acquire investment properties, expand your exit strategies, and put more money in your pocket, this workshop is one you won't want to miss.
Early Bird Pricing (through August 20)
MREI Members: $29
MREI Members + Guest: $49
Non-Members: $49
Non-Members + Guest: $69
Prices increase after August 20.Registration is required to attend. Reserve your seat today:
https://bit.ly/MREISep191 attendee
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