Landlord Lessons: Secrets from the Front Lines of Real Estate Investing & Property Management

Join OCREIA on Thursday, July 9, 2026, for a powerful evening with nationally recognized real estate investor, educator, and entrepreneur Sensei Gilliland, founder of Black Belt Investors, along with a panel of experienced landlords and real estate professionals.

With more than 30 years of real estate investing experience, Sensei Gilliland has helped investors across the country build wealth through rental properties, remote investing, creative financing, fix-and-flips, and cash-flow strategies. During this special event, he and others will share hard-earned lessons from thousands of real-world transactions, rental properties, and investor coaching experiences.

Whether you’re a new landlord, a seasoned investor, or someone looking to purchase your first rental property, this discussion will provide practical, actionable strategies you can implement immediately.

Topics will include:

• How to successfully invest in rental properties outside your local market
• The secrets to managing remote rentals without becoming a full-time landlord
• Tenant screening and avoiding costly landlord mistakes
• Property management systems that save time and reduce stress
• Protecting cash flow and increasing profitability
• Maintenance management and working with contractors
• Automation, technology, and scaling a rental portfolio
• Lessons learned from decades of real-world investing

Joining Sensei on the panel will be Stephanie Cabral, founder of The Lean Landlord and creator of PAM AI, who specializes in automation, artificial intelligence, and systems-driven property management, as well as experienced investor Bobby Larsen, who founded Vanamor Investments, and currently operates a multifamily portfolio of approximately 500 units and has acquired over $5 billion of multifamily assets during his career.

This won’t be a theoretical discussion. You’ll hear real stories, real mistakes, real wins, and real strategies from investors who have successfully bought, managed, renovated, and scaled rental portfolios in multiple markets.

If you’re serious about becoming a better landlord, building stronger systems, and creating long-term wealth through rental properties, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

Come learn from the people who have been in the trenches and discover what it takes to become a smarter, more profitable landlord.

Event Details Topic: Landlord Lessons

Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026

Location: Avenue of the Arts Hotel – Costa Mesa

Check-In: 5:00 PM

Event Starts: 6:00 PM

Admission: $20    >>>PAY HERE <<<

Parking: $10

Bring your questions, your landlord challenges, and your investing goals. This is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and leave with practical ideas to improve your rental property business.

Meeting Location:

Avenue of the Arts Hotel
3350 Avenue of the Arts
Costa Mesa, CA. 92626 TEL: 714 751 5100

Guests / Non-Member Registration

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