My Southwest Michigan Business Directory

Open Meeting. Bring a guest.
2024-03-12 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-02-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-01-09 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-12-12 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-11-14 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-10-10 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-09-12 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-08-08 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) and 2 more dates | J&J′s Pizza Shack, 1508 I St, La Porte, IN, 46350, us
Real Estate Investors networking Event

Open Meeting. Bring a guest.
2023-12-12 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-11-14 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-10-10 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-09-12 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-08-08 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-07-11 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-06-13 18:30 - 20:30 | LaPorte County Library, 904 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, IN, us

Upper Peninsula Golf Trip - 8/14/23 thru 8/19/23
2023-08-14 17:00 - 2023-08-18 16:00 | Island Resort & Casino, W 399 U.S. Rte 2, Harris, MI, 49845, us
Merry Christmas all…!!! I can’t believe the weather up there…I hope you are all staying warm. Here is the initial info on next year’s UP golf trip. I have reserved 10 rooms and tee times to accommodate 16 golfers. I will update with current info soon but at least you have the dates for planning purposes. Thx.
Greetings,
Last years golf trip to the UP was a fantastic time with great weather, golf and dining! I’m planning it again for late August. Island Resort and Casino is located in Harris, just west of Escanaba. They have some great golf packages. I’m looking at 4 nights and 4 golf courses. The golf courses are Sage Run, Sweetwater, Greywalls in Marquette and Timberstone in Iron Mountain. The price for a single is $680. If you double up in a room the price is $520/ea. These prices are all inclusive meaning golf and lodging. This is a GREAT price as Greywalls alone is $180. Timberstone goes for $129. All of the courses are fantastic and play well for all skill levels. There are some great restaurants in Escanaba. Cancelations are allowed up to 48 hours before arrival. I have done this package before and I can tell you the rooms are comfortable and the golf is first class. I’m looking at the 3rd week in August…staying the nights of the 14th – 17th and golfing the 15th – 18th.
Give it some serious thought, it is a dream trip. I am open to taking a few passengers and car pooling. I will probably head up early and golf a few courses in the Gladstone area but everyone can obviously do what best fits their schedule.
Below are a few links you may want want to check out. Thx!
https://www.islandresortandcasino.com/island-golf
https://golfgreywalls.com/
https://timberstonegolfcourse.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7ka3RKWcR8
Update 3/19/23
Name: Brad Bekowies
Phone Number: 2487213475
Email: bekowies@yahoo.com
Address: 11071 Olive St.
City, State, Zip: Warren, MI 48093
Island Club Card Number:
Arrival Date Request: 2023-08-14
Departure Date Request: 2023-08-18
Number of Golfers: 16
Number of Rooms: 10
Link to book online: https://book.rguest.com/wbe/room/1181/Island-Resort-Casino-Book/2023-08-14/2023-08-18/11885/1
Rate: $520 per person (Double Occupancy); $680 per person (Single Occupancy)
Tee Time Requests:
2023-08-15 – Sweetgrass – 12:30 – 1:00 EST *Confirmed*
2023-08-16 – Greywalls – 12:30-1:00 EST Confirmed
2023-08-17 – TimberStone – 12:30-1:00 CONFIRMED
2023-08-18 – Sage Run – 10:00- 10:30 EST *Confirmed*

"The End of Eternity" - Isaac Asimov
2023-07-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Online event
Hi everyone,
We have another dimensional, time-travel novel for August from another heavy hitter of science fiction. “The End of Eternity” is a novel about Eternals, whose job is to range through past and present and manage their cause-and-effect relationships.
Book of the Month
The End of Eternity – Isaac Asimov (1955)
“Eternity” works as a futuristic thriller and is particularly effective as a straight-up mystery novel. Where time travel and multiple realities can get muddy, Asimov manages this story with grace and clarity. Many consider it to be one of his greatest novels.
To join a Book Club meeting, all you will need is YOURSELF! If you haven’t had a chance to finish the book, we still would love for you to join us in the discussion.
Cheers,
Jon

"The Long Earth" - Terry Pratchett & Stephen Baxter
2023-06-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Online event
Hi everyone,
We’ve been working to find a way to get Sir Terry Pratchett into the rotation and I’m glad to see you all agree. This was the first month with “The Long Earth” on the poll and it was picked by a wide margin. So let’s get into it!
Book of the Month
The Long Earth – Terry Pratchett & Stephen Baxter (2012)
Stephen Baxter, who is a well-established sci fi author in his own right, and Pratchett collaborated a number of times before Pratchett’s death in 2015. “The Long Earth” is widely considered some of their best work together. The story revolves around a string of alternate Earths, all within the same spacetime as our world, and the ability to “step” between those worlds. In their review of the novel, [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/books/2012/jun/20/long-earth-terry-pratchett-stephen-baxter-review) found it to be “much more like a Baxter novel than a Pratchett one.” It does not lean as hard on Pratchett’s sense of humor for the engine of the story. It was also said to be “a charming, absorbing and somehow spacious piece of imagineering.”
To join a Book Club meeting, all you will need is YOURSELF! If you haven’t had a chance to finish the book, we still would love for you to join us in the discussion.
Cheers,
Jon

Boyne Mountain, Boyne Highlands and Bay Harbor.
2023-06-11 17:00 - 2023-06-16 15:00 | The Heather Golf Course, 1343 Heather Dr, Harbor Springs, MI, 49740, us
Hello fellow golfers… 🙂 While our trips to the UP have been outstanding, I have had numerous requests to book an ‘Up North’ golf trip that isn’t quite so far so I have chosen Boyne. Boyne has a collection of 10 golf courses that can compete with any golf resort in the world. They have gotten more expensive the last few years but the golf packages are still a bargain considering what you get.
I’m looking at the week of June 12, 2023. I have obtained pricing for 4 rounds / 4 nights – $958.10 per person based on double occupancy… or 5 nights / rounds – $1113.94. This includes lodging, golf, carts and practice facilities. I should mention that the practice facilities are very good and unlimited range balls are always included. The price(s) also include surcharges to play the premium courses…Bay Harbor and Arthur Hills. One of the last ‘Shell Wide World of Golf’ episodes was shot at Bay Harbor and matched Phil Mickelson and Tom Lehman. For those of who who have played at my simulator…the large mural on the back wall is from Arthur Hills #13…a tee shot you will never forget!
My preference would be to stay at Boyne Highlands as Harbor Springs and Petoskey have more choices for dining. We can still include the courses at Boyne Mountain. Using West Bloomfield as a central starting location, Bing Maps shows the drive to Boyne Highlands as 3:56 (3 hours and 56 minutes).
If you haven’t been on any of my previous golf trips here are the basics. I book 1 round per day…usually in the noon to 1:00pm time frame. This allows lazy mornings to sleep in, explore or do whatever your heart desires. Also time to warm up prior to the round for those interested. We finish in plenty of time to go out for a nice dinner afterwards. On the last day I try to book earlier so people can hit the road at a decent hour. We generally dine VERY well but people are certainly free to do their own thing. As always…I go up a few days early to play some other courses in the area if anyone else is interested.
One last thing…this does NOT replace the UP golf trip. I will be scheduling that again (August 14-18 2023) for those interested.
I will update as necessary. Hope you can join us!!!
Update 11/8/2022
Ok, I made reservations for 20 last week however after thinking about it I decided to limit the event to 16. Any larger than that makes dining as a group very difficult. If we build a substantial waitlist I can look at bumping it up again.
The details are as follows:
Name:
Brad Bekowies Confirmation # 143865
Date 06/12/23 Course Boyne Mountain – Monument Course Time 12:00-12:40PM # of people 20
Date 06/13/23 Course Crooked Tree Golf Club Time 12:00-12:40PM # of people 20
Date 06/14/23 Course Bay Harbor Golf Club – The Links/Quarry Time 12:30-1:10PM # of people 20
Date 06/15/23 Course The Highlands – Arthur Hills Course Time 12:00-12:40PM # of people 20
Date 06/16/23 Course Boyne Mountain – Alpine Course Time 10:00-10:40AM # of people 20
The Golf Package include golf following each nights stay. 18 hole packages are for 10am or after play and unlimited packages reserve up to 2 rounds in advance.
Dear Brad Bekowies,
Thank you for choosing Boyne Mountain Resort, The Mountain Grand Lodge and Avalanche Bay.
Please review your reservation information listed below:
Confirmation Number: 143865
Accommodations:
Total Adults: 20
Deposit Received: $2,000.00
Start thinking about your room mate. I booked 2 rooms for single occupancy. The package cost for these is $1451.89. I booked 9 rooms for double occupancy (2 queen beds). The package cost for these is $1045.88 per person. The package costs include golf including surcharges for Bay Harbor and Arthur Hills courses, lodging and practice range. It does not include meals. We are staying at Boyne Mountain, not the Highlands as the prices were better there. A $100 deposit was required for each person which I paid. Boyne will need all of the names and method of payment by April 11, 2023. Any reservation can be cancelled up until May 28, 2023 at 5:00pm. For the gamblers in the group Odawa Casino is pretty much right between Boyne Mountain and Boyne Highlands.
Looking forward to it! If you’ve never been to Boyne before you are in for a treat! If you haven’t signed up yet, join us!

"Voices from the Radium Age" - Editor: Joshua Glenn
2023-05-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Online event
Hi everyone,
Book of the Month:
“Voices from the Radium Age”
Editor: Joshua Glenn
We will be following up our April contemporary short story collection with a new book celebrating sci fi short stories from the early twentieth century!
From the [Goodreads description](https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/58385940-voices-from-the-radium-age), “Voices from the Radium Age” features work by the famous (Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes), the no-longer famous (“weird fiction” pioneer William Hope Hodgson), and the should-be-more famous (Bengali feminist Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain). It offers stories by writers known for concerns other than science fiction (W. E. B. Du Bois, author of The Souls of Black Folk) and by writers known only for pulp science fiction (the prolific Neil R. Jones). These stories represent what volume and series editor Joshua Glenn has dubbed “the Radium Age”—the period when science fiction as we know it emerged as a genre. The collection shows that nascent science fiction from this era was prescient, provocative, and well-written.
Let us know in the Comments below which stories you like and feel free to skip one if you’re not digging it. There are always plenty of perspectives and approaches to the format in this collection.
To join a Book Club meeting, all you will need is YOURSELF! If you haven’t had a chance to finish the book, we still would love for you to join us in the discussion.
Cheers,
Jon

Learn Due Diligence - From Contract to Closing
2023-05-20 09:00 - 10:15 | IN
One you have a signed Purchase Agreement, the work really begins. You now “CONTROL” the property, and you need to determine whether and how well the seller has actually represented it. You will need to determine your Wish, Want, and Walk scenario from this point on. You must do it accurately, and you must do it quickly, because you are on a time clock, and the seller has taken the property off the market in anticipation of you closing the deal. This is where the rubber meets the road in negotiations, as you may discover deficiencies that the seller was genuinely unaware of. He may (or may not) be willing to renegotiate in light of new information, but here is where to have your ducks in a row, and have your position backed up by rational, objective evidence.
During this session, You’ll learn:
–Getting Started with Title Work.
–Reviewing books and records
–Disclosures
–Inspections.
–Renegotiation.
–Coordinating Closing
and more.
RSVP now, and don’t miss this one
Our sessions are fast paced, information filled, and we provide great resources to do your own Deeper Dives. Each session gives you the opportunity to build your professional network, seek out off-market deals, and otherwise gain additional knowledge utilizing the MASTERMIND Principle.
**WHAT IS A LASER CLASS?**
A Laser Class is a fast paced, information filled 50 minute session, designed to give you an Overview of the topic, a quick, deep dive of the most important whats, whys, and hows, Resources for further study, and Action Steps to take TODAY! There is a lot of information, and Cheat Sheets are provided to help you remember what you learn.
**WHAT IS SPEED NETWORKING?**
Networking is Team Building, and you need to develop the discipline to communicate quickly and confidently. We TEACH you how to improve your Networking Skills while networking.
**ABOUT THE A2REIC**
The A2REIC was created in June of 2008 as a safe space for both novice and experienced investors to Learn, Network, and Do Deals. I would love to help you succeed and be part of your success journey. My mission is to connect you to the knowledge, resources, and people you need to become a success. A great by-product of your membership is that you get the opportunity to meet some great people you would not otherwise cross paths with, and these connections often turn into great friendships.
**ABOUT ME**
I am a REALTOR, Investor, Coach, and Encourager. My primary goal is to help you. My secondary goal is to be your Go To REALTOR, and be your Agent for the purchase and sale of properties. I believe we have crossed paths for a reason, and, no matter how well we know each other, I’d love you to consider me a friend. For more details on my experience and career, please connect with me on LinkedIn at: http://linkedin.com/in/bundesen
I’m also an experienced investor. I’ve held investments individually, in JV partnerships, and I’ve been involved in investing in Michigan, Illinois, Florida, and New Mexico. I’ve been involved in House hacking, condo conversions, single family and multi unit. As a REALTOR, I’ve been involved in close to 800 transactions in Michigan and Chicago.
**MEMBERSHIP**
I have a ONE TIME Membership Fee of $200, which compensates me for my time, expertise, and management of the group. Consider it an investment in yourself and your education. For the Fee, you get access to all classes, and unlimited coaching and consultation.
**NEXT STEPS**
At A2REIC, you should always be moving forward. Big steps, small steps, it doesn’t matter. When you join us and create your Power Team and support system, you will not only succeed, but enjoy every step of the journey.
Please attend up to two events FREE, as my guest, to see if real estate investing and our group is a good fit for you. We have a ONE TIME Membership fee of $200/ individual or team. You may pay via VENMO, CashApp, PayPal, Zelle, Cash, or personal check. Please see Brian for particulars.
Please RSVP to get the access code, and we look forward to seeing you there

Rainmakers Subgroup: Finding Off Market Deals
2023-05-18 09:00 - 10:00 | Union Rec, 545 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, us
This group is gaining traction, and YOU’RE invited to join us! Here’s a sample of off market deals discussed at our most recent meeting
–A 16 Unit Apartment Building in Ypsilanti
–A 41 Unit Portfolio of turn-key SFR’s in Detroit.
–Properties in Hazel Park and Kalamazoo possibly heading to foreclosure by a Private Lender.
–A Target List of 278 Duplexes in Ann Arbor
–A FLIP opportunity in Dearborn Heights
–A FLIP in Saline purchased off market.
–A Distressed property in Pinckney possibly becoming available.
–An AirBnB Condo in Orlando, FL
At the table included: 2 REALTORS, 3 Private Lenders, 2 experienced Property Managers, and 6 ACTIVE Investors ready to buy. ALL great folks that are a positive addition to ANYONES Power Team.
You never know who will be at the table, what is on the menu on a given day, or who you might meet that can blossom into a great professional relationship. You must be present to win!
**The purpose of this Subgroup is twofold:**
1. **FINDING** Off Market Deals for members of the group.
2. **TEACHING** Members How to pursue off market deals on their own, to fill their deal pipeline.
The group is **NOT** about finding off market deals to pursue as a group venture.
The most active and aggressive (successful) investors hire their own people to pursue acquisitions. Our concept is to use the leverage of the 2200+ members of the A2REIC to create Leverage and find and pursue creative and effective ways to find off market deals.
**This Subgroup is for you:**
* **If you’re a FLIPPER looking for your next deal.**
* **If you’re a BRRRR investor looking for your next deal.**
* **If you’re a BUY & HOLD investor who wants to be more PROACTIVE.**
* **If you’re a WHOLESALER building your Pipeline**
* **If you want to MEET and NETWORK with other active investors.**
**We will TEACH you how to find deals by:**
* Cultivating Your Personal Sphere of Influence
* Growing Your Network Through the Investor Community
* Finding, Buying, and Marketing to Motivated Seller Lists
* Cataloging and Geographic Farming
* FOIA Requests
And more!
RAINMAKERS is a COLLABORATION between A2REIC and Dirty House Buyers, because we know the power of collaboration, which leads to leverage.
The plan is to meet (at least) 2X/ month, with online communication in between. You must be a VIP Member (or plan to join as a VIP) in order to participate in this Subgroup. You may attend one meeting before making your commitment.
**MEMBERSHIP**
I have a ONE TIME Membership Fee of $200, which compensates me for my time, expertise, and management of the group. Consider it an investment in yourself and your education. For the Fee, you get access to all classes, and unlimited coaching and consultation.

Contracts 101 - The Purchase and Sale Agreement
2023-05-13 09:00 - 10:15 | Online event
*”If it’s not in writing, it doesn’t exist.”* –Ellen Ticknor, Real Estate One Corporate Attorney.
Buying real estate is not like buying a pair of shoes, or signing a User Agreement. There is time, big money, and big resource commitments involved in EVERY transaction. You need to know what you’re committing to. Contracts are not a glamorous part of the business, but it is a CRITICAL element of your business throughout your career.
It never ceases to amaze me the number of investors, REALTORS, and others in the investment world who do not understand the CRITICAL importance of contracts, addendums, and releases, nor do they take the time to learn, IN ADVANCE, what it is they are signing. Then, when the inevitable problems, misunderstandings, and confusion arise AFTER the fact, thats where everything unravels, and adversity grows.
As you know, I’m a strong advocate for A2REIC Members to be PROACTIVE in transactions, not REACTIVE, and there is no more important element in the transaction than the contract. It’s not only the SALES contract, but there are Agency Contracts, Disclosures, Addendums, Contingencies, etc. It’s always best for you to learn these SOONER rather than LATER, when, in the case of contracts, is often TOO late to learn.
During this fast paced session, I’ll walk you through a few standard contracts, common contingencies, misconceptions, and required documents created by attorneys that are necessary, but make no sense.
As always, you’ll get the opportunity to NETWORK, make new connections, and build your Inner Circle and Power Team. I hope you’ll join us!
**During this session, you will learn:**
* The Main Components of a Purchase and Sale Agreement
* Disclosures
* Contingencies and Dates
* Addendums
* Releases
And much more!
The Session is fast paced, information filled, and will leave you with an ACTION PLAN
**WHAT IS A LASER CLASS?**
A Laser Class is a fast paced, information filled 50 minute session, designed to give you an Overview of the topic, a quick, deep dive of the most important whats, whys, and hows, Resources for further study, and Action Steps to take TODAY! There is a lot of information, and Cheat Sheets are provided to help you remember what you learn.
**WHAT IS SPEED NETWORKING?**
Networking is Team Building, and you need to develop the discipline to communicate quickly and confidently. We TEACH you how to improve your Networking Skills while networking.
**ABOUT THE A2REIC**
The A2REIC was created in June of 2008 as a safe space for both novice and experienced investors to Learn, Network, and Do Deals. I would love to help you succeed and be part of your success journey. My mission is to connect you to the knowledge, resources, and people you need to become a success. A great by-product of your membership is that you get the opportunity to meet some great people you would not otherwise cross paths with, and these connections often turn into great friendships.
**ABOUT ME**
I am a REALTOR, Investor, Coach, and Encourager. My primary goal is to help you. My secondary goal is to be your Go To REALTOR, and be your Agent for the purchase and sale of properties. I believe we have crossed paths for a reason, and, no matter how well we know each other, I’d love you to consider me a friend. For more details on my experience and career, please connect with me on LinkedIn at: http://linkedin.com/in/bundesen
I’m also an experienced investor. I’ve held investments individually, in JV partnerships, and I’ve been involved in investing in Michigan, Illinois, Florida, and New Mexico. I’ve been involved in House hacking, condo conversions, single family and multi unit. As a REALTOR, I’ve been involved in close to 800 transactions in Michigan and Chicago
**MEMBERSHIP**
I have a ONE TIME Membership Fee of $200, which compensates me for my time, expertise, and management of the group. Consider it an investment in yourself and your education. For the Fee, you get access to all classes, and unlimited coaching and consultation.
**NEXT STEPS**
At A2REIC, you should always be moving forward. Big steps, small steps, it doesn’t matter. When you join us and create your Power Team and support system, you will not only succeed, but enjoy every step of the journey.
Please attend up to two events FREE, as my guest, to see if real estate investing and our group is a good fit for you. We have a ONE TIME Membership fee of $200/ individual or team. You may pay via VENMO, CashApp, PayPal, Zelle, Cash, or personal check. Please see Brian for particulars.
Please RSVP to get the access code, and we look forward to seeing you there!
