"Hot Investing Trends for 2026" is our first event of the new year. On Thursday night, January 8, 2026, 6:30 to 9:30 pm, we will have a panel discussion featuring four real estate all-stars discussing the latest trends and challenges investors will be experiencing in 2026. Join us for our first meeting and vendor expo of 2026. This event is always our largest attended event of the year, so don’t miss it!
Panel Members. Our moderator will be the incomparable Marie Antonette Waite, founder of “Finest Women in Real Estate” organization. The four panelists will feature:
1. Steve Matley. Steve is an investor, author, general contractor, syndicator, and retired real estate professor from California Baptist University.
2. Christine Gilmore. Christine is Executive Vice-President at Chicago Title Insurance Company and avid investor.
3. Sam Sadat. Sam is founder of Sam’s Real Estate Club and GLA-REIA, and President of Global Financial Network.
4. Lloyd Segal. Just some guy we found on the street.
Vendor Expo. And don't miss our "Vendor Expo," 6:30 to 7:30 pm (right before our general meeting). We'll have over 30+ vendors with opportunities for you to "meet and greet," offering products and services you'll want to utilize in your real estate investing.
Date & Time: Thursday night, January 8, 2026, 6:30 to 9:30 pm.
Location: Iman Cultural Center, 3376 Motor Avenue, LA 90034 (between National and Palms).
Parking: Metered street parking. Plus, there are also two FREE parking structures just two blocks away. The first structure is at the northeast corner of Motor and Palms. The second structure is at the northeast corner of Motor and National. From either lot it’s short two block walk to the Iman. Also, valet parking at the Iman ($15).
Free Admission: Admission to our meetings and vendor expos are always FREE (complimentary), but reservations are recommended.
RSVP: To register, please go to LaRealEstateInvestors.com.
Los Angeles County Real Estate Investors Association (“LAC-REIA”). Founded in 1996, LAC-REIA (formerly Los Angeles Real Estate Investors Club) is the oldest and largest investor group in California. Our Association helps people invest in real estate by offering (1) education, (2) networking, (3) workshops, and (4) mentoring. If you need help with any of our services, please let us know.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Iman Cultural Center - Community مسجد امام حسین Room, 3376 Motor Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034, United States
