Main Event
5:00 Free light dinner and Networking in the Round: Table Topic Discussions
5:30 Break Out Sessions
Ask The Pro
Real Estate 101
6:20 Invitation only Guest Session
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Real Estate Strategy SMACKDOWN: What’s Working Right Now
The market is shifting fast. Interest rates, inventory challenges, and affordability are
changing the game for investors across the board.
So the real question is:
What’s actually working right now?
Join us for a high-energy, no-fluff debate where experienced, active investors go head-
to-head defending the strategies they’re using in today’s market.
Featured Panelists:
Oren Reece
Oren Reece is a real estate investor and entrepreneur and the founder of ORFB
National Enterprise LLC. He brings practical insight into real estate investing across
Middle Tennessee, with a focus on buy-and-hold acquisitions and a recent pivot into fix-
and-flip opportunities.
Lauren McCarley
Lauren McCarley is a real estate investor and entrepreneur based in North Alabama,
focused on creative deal structuring, value-add rehabs, and cash-flowing rental
properties. She specializes in distressed assets, portfolio growth, and innovative
housing strategies ranging from long-term rentals to co-living and mid-term housing
solutions.
Chad Lautt
Chad Lautt is a Nashville-based real estate investor, Realtor, and entrepreneur with
more than 25 years of experience in the industry. Known for his hands-on investing
approach and deep knowledge of the Middle Tennessee market, Chad has worked
across residential real estate, investment properties, and development opportunities.
What to Expect
Real-Time Strategy Debate
Hear investors break down and defend strategies like wholesaling, fix-and-flips, rentals,
notes, short-term rentals, creative finance, and lease options. No theory. Just what’s
working right now.
Pros and Cons That Actually Matter
Get a clear understanding of the risks, rewards, and realities of each approach so you
can make smarter decisions in today’s environment.
Local Market Insight
Learn from investors who are actively doing deals in the Nashville and surrounding
markets and adapting in real time to changing conditions.
From Strategy to Execution
Choosing the right strategy is only half the equation. The real winners know how to
clearly communicate what they do and execute on it. You’ll hear how investors are
turning ideas into deals by aligning their messaging, systems, and follow-up.
Real-World Examples
Walk away with practical insights and real scenarios that you can apply immediately to
your own business.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with other investors, share strategies, and build relationships that can lead to
your next deal.
Who Should Attend
New Investors
Get clarity on which strategy makes the most sense to start with in today’s market.
Experienced Investors
Pressure-test your current approach and discover new ways to stay competitive and
profitable.
Anyone Looking to Pivot or Scale
If you’re questioning your current strategy or looking for your next move, this is the room
you want to be in.
Come ready to listen, learn, and decide what strategy
YOU should be using right now.
