Durham REI April 9th Meeting
April 9 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
FreeOur meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm.
Next Meeting: April 9th, 2025 at 7:00 pm
Location: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St, Whitby, ON L1N 0J2
Cost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option.
Location Context: Our new meeting location is at the Second Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre. If you go to the front besk of the Abilities Centre they will walk you there. Or simply follow the ramp up and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street.
Before the meeting:
1. Bring business cards and prepare for networking at the end of the meeting.
2. Property deal sheet for 2min for members with a gift to members.
Agenda for the Evening:
* Introductions and Durham Updates
* Spotlight Speaker – Quentin DSouza – Underwriting Small Multifamily Properties (5-10 units) – Part Two
* Keynote Speaker – Anita Lewis – Opening the Door to Real Estate Investing – To educate and inspire beginners to take the first confident steps in real estate investing by understanding key strategies and how to choose the right market.
* Keynote Speaker – Jude Gome and Cliantha Fernandes – How we built a real estate Portfolio in our Early 20s Without JV partners – Our story, Sourcing off-market properties/ our off-market process, Case Study, Creative Deal Structure and What’s next for us.
* Wrap-up and Burning Questions
* Networking and Developing Your Power Team
Speaker Showcase:
Jude Gomes is an industrial engineer, entrepreneur, and Co-founder of Fergo Group, specializing in commercial real estate acquisitions and management. With experience managing a 300-unit rental portfolio and structuring off-market deals, Jude excels in negotiation and value creation. Jude is also the founder of TaskTuesday, a virtual assistant agency serving real estate professionals. Combining analytical skills from engineering with hands-on real estate expertise, Jude is focused on scaling Fergo Group into Ontario’s top commercial real estate agency.
Cliantha Fernandes is a mechanical engineer, commercial real estate agent, and co-founder of Fergo Group, specializing in commercial sales and property management. With a sharp eye for process optimization and operational efficiency, she ensures every deal runs smoothly, delivering real value to clients. Her ability to streamline operations and tackle complex projects has helped establish Fergo Group as a leader in commercial real estate. Outside of work, Cliantha is a dedicated powerlifter, applying the same discipline and resilience to both business and fitness. Her drive for excellence pushes her to set new standards and inspire those around her.
Anita Bongers-Lewis a Broker and Team Lead at Doors To Wealth Real Estate Group, where she combines her experience as a real estate investor and dedicated Realtor® to help others build wealth through real estate. After transitioning from a successful career as a chiropractor, Anita found her passion in empowering everyday people to take control of their financial future through property ownership. She and her team believe in changing lives through equity—whether it’s five friends buying a home together to stop paying rent, converting single-family homes into duplexes and triplexes, infill development, or even high-rise apartment buildings. Anita believes this can be achievable for anyone.
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The Durham Real Estate Investor club began in 2008. Whether you are just starting your journey, have been investing for a few years, or are a well seasoned real estate investor the Durham Real Estate Investor Club has many benefits to you.