Many people dream of investing in real estate. They watch shows about house flipping. They hear about someone who bought a fixer-upper and made a great return. They see investors building wealth through property. Then the same question usually follows: “But how do you actually get starte d?” The truth is, getting into real estate investing isn’t just about finding the right property. It’s about understanding how deals work, how financing works, and most importantly, meeting the right people who can help you along the way. That’s exactly the idea behind the upcoming ZINC Community Investor Meetup, happening April 9 in Clovis. This free event is designed to bring together local investors, real estate agents, lenders, and people who are simply curious about getting started in real estate investing. If you’ve ever wondered how people flip homes, fund projects, or find deals in the Central Valley, this is a great place to start learning. Learn From People Who Are Actually Doing It The evening will feature several speakers who have built real businesses in the real estate world. Todd Pigott – ZINC Financial Todd will share the story of how he helped build one of Fresno’s leading private lending companies, growing from just $17 to more than $1 billion in loans funded. He’ll also explain how investors use private lending to finance fix-and-flip projects and move quickly on opportunities. Jason Farris – FresYes Realty Group Jason will present “The Closer Mindset,” a practical talk about how investors and real estate professionals position themselves to find opportunities and successfully close deals. Bobby Michele Abston – Grander Homes The Abstons will walk through the marketing strategies they used to grow their real estate business from the ground up to consistently doing three or more deals per month. Why Events Like This Matter For many first-time investors, the hardest part is simply knowing where to begin. Events like this give you the chance to: • Meet investors already doing deals• Learn how flipping and financing actually works• Connect with lenders who fund projects• Build relationships with people who may become future partners Many successful real estate investors will tell you their first deal often started with a conversation at an event just like this. Event Details April 9, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Clovis Veterans Memorial Center808 4th St, Clovis, CA The event is free to attend, but seating is limited. You can register here:https://zinccommunity.com/meetup-4-9-26 If you’ve been thinking about getting into real estate investing or flipping homes but weren’t sure where to begin, this might be a great opportunity to take the first step. ...read more read less