About this Event
Shenandoah Valley Real Estate Wealth Workshop
Hosted by Derek Chaudhuri, Kline May Realty, and Levar Burton, CMS Mortgage Solutions Inc.
Are you thinking about buying a rental property, second home, Airbnb, or even a home for your college student?
The Shenandoah Valley Real Estate Wealth Workshop is a monthly educational event designed for people who want to use real estate as a long-term wealth-building tool, responsibly and strategically.
This is not a wholesaling pitch.
This is not a flip-heavy seminar.
This is not a high-pressure sales event.
This workshop is built for homeowners, parents of college-bound students, future investors, and professionals who want practical guidance on how real estate can fit into a bigger long-term plan.
What we’ll cover:
- Buying a home for your college student after the dorms
- Turning rent into equity over a four-year college timeline
- Purchasing your first rental property in the Shenandoah Valley
- Using equity from your current home to acquire another property
- Exploring second home and Airbnb strategies
- Understanding short-term rental considerations and local regulation awareness
- Looking at long-term rental opportunities, including Section 8 as one possible strategy
- Common mistakes first-time investors make
- How financing structure can support, or hurt, your overall plan
From the lending side, Levar Burton will cover:
- Financing options for second homes and investment properties
- Down payment expectations
- How lenders evaluate rental income
- HELOC, cash-out refinance options, and DSCR Loans
- Structuring loans for short-term and long-term rental scenarios
- What makes a borrower investment-ready
From the real estate side, Derek Chaudhuri will cover:
- How to identify properties with strong long-term fundamentals
- Evaluating demand, appreciation, and rental viability in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County
- College housing strategies for parents
- Short-term rental considerations
- Real-world investor mistakes to avoid
Derek and his wife also operate a successful Airbnb property and work directly with investor clients, bringing practical experience to the conversation.
Who should attend:
- Parents with students entering or currently attending college
- Homeowners considering a second home
- First-time rental property buyers
- Individuals looking to turn equity into opportunity
- Professionals exploring real estate as part of a long-term wealth strategy
Event Details
Location: Kline May Realty, Harrisonburg Office
Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Seating is limited to keep the discussion focused and practical.
Reserve your seat and come learn how to approach real estate with more clarity, structure, and confidence.
Disclaimer:
This workshop is for educational purposes only. Derek Chaudhuri and Levar Burton are licensed real estate and mortgage professionals, respectively, but are not financial advisors, attorneys, or tax professionals. Attendees should consult their own financial, tax, and legal advisors before making investment decisions. Loan programs and guidelines are subject to change and individual qualification. Short-term rental regulations vary and may change. Always verify current local requirements before purchasing.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1962 Evelyn Byrd Ave, 1962 Evelyn Byrd Avenue, Harrisonburg, United States
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