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WiscoREIA Appleton

Meeting every 2nd Wednesday

Upcoming events

  • WiscoREIA Appleton: Rehabbing for Profit: Flip or Hold?

    • 10 Jun 2026
    • 5:30 PM
    • Wilder's Cutting Edge Bistro | 2639 S Oneida St Appleton, WI 54915
    Register

    Rehabbing for Profit: Flip or Hold?

    Click here to pre-register!


    Flip it for fast profit… or hold it for long-term wealth?


    At this special WiscoREIA panel event, experienced investors will pull back the curtain on the real numbers, strategies, wins, and mistakes behind rehab projects — from quick-turn flips to cash-flowing rental properties.


    Our panelists will share real-world experiences, lessons learned, and practical strategies from projects they’ve successfully completed, including:


    ✅ How rehab strategies differ for rentals vs. flips

    ✅ Budgeting renovations based on your exit strategy

    ✅ Which improvements actually increase value and ROI

    ✅ Managing contractors, timelines, and unexpected issues

    ✅ Cash flow vs. quick profit — weighing the pros and cons

    ✅ Common mistakes investors make when rehabbing properties

    ✅ How market conditions impact your rehab decisions

    Whether your goal is building long-term wealth through rental properties or generating income through flips, this conversation will give you valuable insight from investors actively doing deals right now.


    Come network, ask questions, and learn how seasoned investors decide whether to hold or sell after the rehab is complete.


    Panelists:

    Derek Loda, Josh Jensema, and Derrick Hanson



    WiscoREIA’s Appleton Meeting Always Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the Month from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm!


    Hosts: Geoff Possley & Kent Zaretzke

    Geoff is a part time buy and hold investor with investments in the Fox Valley and Sheboygan area. He is a full-time aircraft certification engineer for Gulfstream Aerospace in Appleton where he lives with his wife Laura and four children Carter, Madeline, Rowen and Brielle.


    Geoff got started in real estate in 2005, with very little REI knowledge, when he purchased a single-family home with the plan to do a live-in flip over the next few years. After the bubble burst in 2008 his focus shifted from turning a profit to simply breaking even. This led Geoff to step away from real estate for a number of years until he discovered WiscoREIA in 2018 where he finally was able to acquire the knowledge and network that was necessary to be successful in real estate investing.  His goal is to use REI as a means to retire early from engineering.


    Geoff currently invests in single-family and small multi-family properties that he operates as traditional rentals as well as short term furnished rentals. In his free time Geoff enjoys camping with his family, playing golf, snowboarding, hunting, and good beer.


    With over 15 years of experience as a business owner, Kent Zaretzke has built a strong reputation for leadership, craftsmanship, and growth in the Fox Valley area. He has been a dedicated sponsor of Wisco REIA for the past 10 years, actively supporting and contributing to the local real estate investing community.


    As a seasoned real estate investor, Kent owns multiple investment properties and is deeply involved in the renovation process, bringing a hands-on approach to improving and adding value to each project. His passion lies in building businesses, creating opportunities, and helping others achieve financial freedom through real estate.


    Make sure to bring tons of business cards as you will be meeting with people that you want to get to know!


    Meeting Location:

    Wilder's Cutting Edge Bistro

    2639 S Oneida St

    Appleton, WI 54915

    Please enjoy food, drinks, and TIP YOUR SERVERS!


    **Time Schedule**

    5:30 pm - 6:00 pm - Doors open early for Networking

    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Speaker Presentation


    The meeting ends at 8:00 PM, but we’ll continue with an informal after-meeting for anyone who’d like to stay.


    You can stay after the meeting as well to network! Remember to bring your deals!


    Our doors are open to EVERYONE!


    ***Make sure to pre-register***

    Click here to pre-register!

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  • WiscoREIA Appleton: Real Estate Nightmares & Horror Stories

    • 14 Oct 2026
    • 5:30 PM
    • Wilder's Cutting Edge Bistro | 2639 S Oneida St Appleton, WI 54915
    Register

    Real Estate Nightmares & Horror Stories

    Click here to pre-register!


    Every real estate investor has a story…


    The contractor who disappeared halfway through the job.

    The “can’t miss” deal that turned into a money pit.

    The tenant nightmare you never saw coming.

    The flip that flipped on you.


    We’re opening the floor for audience participation as investors share their real-world horror stories, costly mistakes, unexpected disasters, and hard-earned lessons from deals gone wrong. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just getting started, you’ll walk away with valuable insights, a few laughs, and probably a reminder that you’re not alone in this business.


    This October, join WiscoREIA Appleton for one of our most entertaining and interactive meetings of the year — a night dedicated to the scary side of real estate investing.


    Come network with local investors, swap stories, and experience a Halloween-themed meeting unlike any other.


    Because sometimes the best education comes from the deals that haunt us the most.


    WiscoREIA’s Appleton Meeting Always Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the Month from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm!

    Speakers and Hosts: Geoff Possley & Kent Zaretzke

    Geoff is a part time buy and hold investor with investments in the Fox Valley and Sheboygan area. He is a full-time aircraft certification engineer for Gulfstream Aerospace in Appleton where he lives with his wife Laura and four children Carter, Madeline, Rowen and Brielle.


    Geoff got started in real estate in 2005, with very little REI knowledge, when he purchased a single-family home with the plan to do a live-in flip over the next few years. After the bubble burst in 2008 his focus shifted from turning a profit to simply breaking even. This led Geoff to step away from real estate for a number of years until he discovered WiscoREIA in 2018 where he finally was able to acquire the knowledge and network that was necessary to be successful in real estate investing.  His goal is to use REI as a means to retire early from engineering.


    Geoff currently invests in single-family and small multi-family properties that he operates as traditional rentals as well as short term furnished rentals. In his free time Geoff enjoys camping with his family, playing golf, snowboarding, hunting, and good beer.


    With over 15 years of experience as a business owner, Kent Zaretzke has built a strong reputation for leadership, craftsmanship, and growth in the Fox Valley area. He has been a dedicated sponsor of Wisco REIA for the past 10 years, actively supporting and contributing to the local real estate investing community.


    As a seasoned real estate investor, Kent owns multiple investment properties and is deeply involved in the renovation process, bringing a hands-on approach to improving and adding value to each project. His passion lies in building businesses, creating opportunities, and helping others achieve financial freedom through real estate.


    Make sure to bring tons of business cards as you will be meeting with people that you want to get to know!


    Meeting Location:

    Wilder's Cutting Edge Bistro

    2639 S Oneida St

    Appleton, WI 54915

    Please enjoy food, drinks, and TIP YOUR SERVERS!


    **Time Schedule**

    5:30 pm - 6:00 pm - Doors open early for Networking

    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Speaker Presentation


    The meeting ends at 8:00 PM, but we’ll continue with an informal after-meeting for anyone who’d like to stay.


    You can stay after the meeting as well to network! Remember to bring your deals!


    Our doors are open to EVERYONE!


    ***Make sure to pre-register***

    Click here to pre-register!

    Show details

WiscoREIA's Appleton Meeting Always Meets On The 2nd Wednesday Of The Month From 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM!


Our doors are open to EVERYONE! 


  • Our Agenda

  • • We will have time for guests to check in, meet with our sponsors, and network from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm.

  • • Our meeting will be from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm!

  • • After the meeting, you can continue to stay and network!

  • • You are always able to purchase beverages before, during, and after our meeting.


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    Meeting Location:

    Wilder's Cutting Edge Bistro

    2639 S Oneida St

    Appleton, WI 54915

    Hosted by: Geoff Possley



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    Geoff Possley

    Geoff is a part time buy and hold investor with investments in the Fox Valley and Sheboygan area. He is a full-time aircraft certification engineer for Gulfstream Aerospace in Appleton where he lives with his wife Laura and four children Carter, Madeline, Rowen and Brielle.

    Geoff got started in real estate in 2005, with very little REI knowledge, when he purchased a single-family home with the plan to do a live-in flip over the next few years. After the bubble burst in 2008 his focus shifted from turning a profit to simply breaking even. This led Geoff to step away from real estate for a number of years until he discovered WiscoREIA in 2018 where he finally was able to acquire the knowledge and network that was necessary to be successful in real estate investing.  His goal is to use REI as a means to retire early from engineering.

    Geoff currently invests in single-family and small multi-family properties that he operates as traditional rentals as well as short term furnished rentals. In his free time Geoff enjoys camping with his family, playing golf, snowboarding, hunting, and good beer.