Are you ready to break into real estate or scale your investment strategy with a proven, strategic approach?

Led by industry expert and best-selling author, Jason Kogok, this hands-on professional development seminar is designed for professionals and aspiring property investors who want to build lasting wealth through real estate. Whether you’re entering the real estate market for the first time or expanding your current portfolio, you’ll gain the strategies, tools, and confidence to invest with purpose.

Through a practical, hands-on approach, you will explore:

• Long-Term Rentals – Identify, finance and manage properties that deliver consistent income and equity growth.
• Short- and Mid-Term Rentals – Dive into the booming world of Airbnb and VRBO, including setup, pricing, guest management, and regulatory considerations.
• Real Estate Financing – Navigate mortgage options, private lending and creative funding solutions.
• Property Management – Build systems to manage properties yourself or partner effectively with management companies.
• Portfolio Development – Scale your investments strategically to align with your financial goals.
• Action Planning – Walk away from this course with a personalized roadmap to put your knowledge into practice immediately.

Whether you want to build passive income, pursue financial freedom or create generational wealth, this seminar will empower you with a deeper understanding of real estate investing and a clear plan to take your next steps with confidence. 

Course Details

Date and Time:

May 16, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location:

McKimmon Conference and Training Center or virtual via Zoom. Lunch is provided for in-person attendees.

Cost:

• $199 (in person) and $179 (virtual)
• Contact the Office of Professional Development at [email protected] to apply a 10% discount for NC State students, faculty and alumni.

More About This Strategic Real Estate Investing Course

Unlike other seminars, this all-inclusive course is a no-strings-attached opportunity – no upsells, no additional materials to purchase. It’s a treasure trove of information and expert advice meticulously crafted to kickstart your journey towards real estate wealth and income. And the best part? It only demands one day of your time!

• Establishing real-world investing goals
• Cash flow statements
• Short term rentals (Airbnb/VRBO)
• Picking the right investment property
• Investing with higher interest rates
• Managing investments during a recession
• Budgets and day-to-day operations
• Tenant management
• Financing options with limited cash
• Creating and managing your LLC
• Lease-to-owns
• Depreciation, taxes and insurances
• Evictions and future resale of your home
• Carrying costs, vacancies and insurances
• Tax & exit strategies to keep more of your money
• Subject-to’s

Meet Your Instructor 

In addition to his work as an active investor, Jason also teaches graduate level real estate finance and economics at NC State University and is the creator of the Strategic Real Estate Investing Seminar, named the #1 real estate investment seminar in the country by the American Apartment Owners Association. He is also the best selling author of Plug the Holes, Fill the Barrel, a widely recognized real estate investing book. Jason is passionate about helping investors take control of their financial future through education, smart decision making, and disciplined investing, while finding his greatest personal fulfillment in being a devoted husband and father.

Applicable CE Credit:

• If you hold an NC Real Estate license (not required to attend), the in-person option offers four hours of elective continuing education credit.
• In order to receive the CE credit, it is mandatory that you contact Jason Kogok at 919.602.5969 or [email protected] within 48 hours of signing up for the course to provide your NC license information.
• CE credit is only available for the in-person option, not virtual. To earn the credit, you must present your North Carolina pocket card and ID at the time of the seminar and meet all attendance requirements.

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Questions? 

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*Voted best real estate investment course in AAOA’s Best of 2023 Awards