"Education is a vital part of being a successful investor, and as the President, I look forward to helping your broadening your horizons in the world of real estate investing. Welcome to CFRI, and if I can be of assistance, please email me at president@cfri.net!" - Charles Fischer
Charles is a business owner, real estate investor and coach from Merritt Island, FL , where he lives with his wife and their three children. As a professional real estate investor, he is currently involved in property wholesaling, renovation, retailing, and property management.
He has been involved in over 100 real estate transactions and renovated nearly 40 properties in Brevard County over the last 11 years. His experience includes Short-sales, Foreclosure/REO buying, property management, property acquisition, and property renovation and sales, and his focus is on helping first-time home buyers.
Charles has served for 7 years as the leader of the Brevard chapter of Central Florida Realty Investors (CFRI), a not-for-profit investors association, and was recently appointed by Brevard County Board of County Commissioners to serve on the Affordable Housing Advisory Council (AHAC).
He says CFRI has helped him to further his career as an investor and he enjoys the networking opportunities that CFRI provides.
Todd is a native of Jacksonville and attended the University of Florida. He graduated Cum Laude from Valdosta State College with a BFA in Speech Communications. He was the Sports Editor of the student newspaper, The Spectator, and a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity.
Todd then went to work for local political campaigns in Jacksonville and later joined the Republican Party of Florida. He moved to Orlando in 1991 to sell Political and Commercial direct mail services. He is a past board member of AD2 and the Orlando Direct Marketing Association. He currently is an independent political consultant for local candidates.
He has been married for 14 years to MaryAnne and has two boys -Jake and Devin. He enjoys any Gator sports, fishing, reading real estate and spy books as well as Texas Hold Em poker tournaments.
He is the past Treasurer of CFRI and was the founding leader of the Seminole County Group and the Advanced Investors Luncheon.
He is a full time wholesaler and national owner of ibuyhomes.com. He is also a licensed Florida real estate agent and owner of isellhomes.com specializing in helping investors find great deals and homeowners in Maitland, Winter Park, and downtown Orlando neighborhoods like College Park where he lives.
I have been a member of CFRI for over two years now and it’s the local education and network that I have used to build my business success! The most ethical and competent business members are found here. Thanks to active members like you, and our strong mission statement, we ensure that quality prevails!
I have been an investor, part-time to full-time, since 2003. Before that I was a working diver for SeaWorld, Discovery Cove, and for a short time Oceaneering/NASA. For almost 5 years, I got paid to blow bubbles underwater! Sure it was fun, but now I am my own boss. I have a Bachelors Degree in Biology, with a minor in Chemistry. I’ve had a passion for architecture since high school and I love to be outdoors and fix stuff, so that naturally led to me being the rehabber I am now.
As your 2010 secretary, I hope to lend my organization skills and ideas to continue to make this award-winning association one that you are proud to belong to, and are excited to share with others.
Leroy Walwyn has been investing in real estate since 2001 and has been an active Loan Officer and Mortgage Broker since 1993. Leroy proudly serves as the 2009 Treasurer and co-leads the Osceola Sub-Group. He prides himself in finding solutions for Sellers, Buyers and Investors.
Thanks for making CFRI a part of real estate investment education. There is a wealth of knowledge in CFRI so take advantage of it. When I started I was afraid of making mistakes, but I took the chance and started investing. If I came across a problem, I’d share it with the other members and sure enough they’d have a solution for me. Attend as many meetings as you can in areas that interest you. No one is perfect; You will make mistakes and still make money. There will be good and bad days. Favorite Quote: “Why not go out on a limb? Isn’t that where the fruit is?” Here’s a thought: One benefit of risking failure… is the possibility of success.Sandra Edmond is a successful and experienced investor. She is known primarily for buying and selling Tax Deeds and land as well as homes. This is Sandra’s second year on the CFRI Board of Directors where she serves as Membership Director. She started her real estate investing in 2004. Prior to Real Estate, Sandra worked as a Television News Reporter in the Fort Myers, Tallahassee and West Palm Beach Markets. She also worked at WESH Channel 2 for 3 years behind the scenes as an Associate Producer. She is a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a B.A in Radio/ Television.
Upon moving to Central Florida from New York 5 years ago, my husband, Augie, and I started investing in real estate full time. Since then we have bought, renovated and sold, rented or lease optioned over 100 properties. Augie focuses on the real estate investment business, coaching real estate students, and presenting seminars and workshops locally and nationally. I 'stage' houses for sale, the leader of R E Investing 101 focus group, and I am also on the Board of the National Real Estate Investors Association.
My goal as Programming Director is to bring quality speakers and programs to our members, both new and experienced. In 2009, we will start using webinars, where some members will learn real estate investment techniques from the comfort of their own home or office, while others can be at our Lake Mary training facility and learn on site. Webinars will allow CFRI to achieve our education goals and expand our reach to all 7 counties. Also in 2009, we will ensure we have more Professional Housing Provider programs so members can earn their PHP certificate this year.
If anyone has any questions/comments/suggestions on Programming or anything else CFRI can be doing, please let me know. I'm always interested in how we can make CFRI the best REIA in the nation! (By the way, in 2007, CFRI won the National REIA Overall Award for Excellence and in 2008, we won two awards; Membership and Communications.)
Thanks for allowing me to serve as your Marketing Director. My goal for this year is to continue CFRI’s development in membership communications as the leading REIA in the nation by (1) rebranding and improving the value of our monthly newsletter, (2) increasing the usability and reach of our email communications, (3) increasing our online and social media presence, and (4) rebranding our website. These are areas where CFRI is charting new territory among REIAs, and I hope to work with you as we move forward!
CFRI is unlike anything else you’ll find out there. Like many of you, I was immediately drawn in by the quality of the people involved with the group. I started off attending Real Estate 101, and am now nearing completion of the PHP program. In 2007, I served the Legislative Committee as a monitor. In 2008 I was a volunteer on the Marketing Committee, and in 2009 was tapped to serve on the Board as the Legislative Director. Now in 2010 I am proud to serve as Marketing Director. The resources that we have here are unbelievable, and I enthusiastically encourage you take advantage of the tremendous value CFRI offers!
My husband, Jeremiah, and I moved to Melbourne, Florida from Wyoming five years ago. I have a dual-degree in Marketing and Journalism from the University of Wyoming.
So you’ve made it all the way down to me! I’m glad you’re still here because my job is to try and facilitate a smooth and easy flow as far as the facilities are concerned. Please let me know if you’ve got suggestions as I am happy to serve! If we all stick together, nobody gets burned
I have enjoyed working for CFRI for over a year now. I have had the opportunity to meet some great people and I’ve learned a lot from all of you.
My background is Accounting and Business Development. I am a Mortgage Broker and have worked in the industry for over 20 years. I also have a CAM License and have managed properties over the years.
I really like being a part of CFRI and its growth. We are such a viable organization and have the capacity to improve and grow even more. I hope to be a part of making that happen.
My goal is to continue to maintain and improve the administrative area of CFRI and to assist all of you with your investment needs. Please feel free to call the office if you have any questions or I can help you with anything.
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