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October Real Estate Club Meeting — LIVE ONLINE
October 1, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
On Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Sam’s Real Estate Club Presents:
Mortgage Note Investing for Passive Income
Lauren Wells | Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer
Lauren Wells, Co-founder of 7e Investments, is a leading authority in the real estate investment space with over a decade of experience. She specializes in educating investors on how to evaluate funds and sponsors and navigate the complexities of selecting passive investment opportunities. Her deep expertise in this area has guided many to make informed investment decisions. Under Lauren’s leadership, 7e’s fund has raised over $40 million and built a network of more than 800 investors, including both accredited and non-accredited individuals. As a real estate investor since 2010, Lauren has grown and managed a diverse portfolio of over 100 assets. This impressive portfolio includes both residential real estate and mortgage notes. With a wealth of experience spanning over a decade in business development, sales, and project management, Lauren’s contributions to the company are marked by her exceptional expertise. Prior to 7e Investments, she served as a senior consultant with leading SAAS startups, including Procore and LinkedIn, where her responsibilities included evaluating target markets, recognizing acquisition opportunities, and establishing new revenue streams. She is grateful to call Santa Barbara home and enjoys giving back to the community. She is a wife and mother of two boys who loves spending her free time with her family, exploring the beaches or hiking trails.
7e Investments is a mortgage note investment firm that has managed a portfolio of over 600 performing and non-performing assets valued at more than $75 million. They specialize in providing passive investment opportunities, offering investors consistent, long-term returns. They purchase defaulted mortgage notes from banks and work closely with borrowers to develop repayment strategies, creating win-win solutions while maximizing returns. Utilizing a proprietary assessment strategy, they are highly selective about the notes they acquire, ensuring strong investment potential. By acting as the bank rather than the property owner, investors can benefit from real estate-backed investments without the challenges of tenant relations, property management, and upkeep.
This session will explore how mortgage note investing can generate steady, passive income without the responsibilities of traditional real estate ownership. Lauren will cover the basics of note investing, how returns are generated, and what to look for when evaluating passive mortgage note funds.
You will learn:
- How mortgage note investing works
- Earning income through performing vs. non-performing notes
- Evaluating passive mortgage note funds
- Risks, rewards, and what to watch for
You’ll leave with a clear understanding of how to get started and whether this strategy fits your investment goals.
PLUS: Sam’s Insight
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7:30 pm “Sam’s Insight” and Feature Presentation
$4.99 online early bird registration through September 22th.
$7.99 online pre-registration through October 1st.
VIPs will receive an email to watch for free.
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