Lake Erie Landlord Association

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Lake Erie Landlord Association Founded in 1988, LELA strives to improve the status, knowledge and well being of its members. We meet at the Spitzer Center @ LCCC. Located at: 1005 Abbe Rd.

The Lake Erie Real Estate Investors Association, formerly known as Lake Erie Landlord Association, LELA, (founded in 1988), is a non-profit, educational organization providing a means for exchanging land-lording and real estate information. We strive to educate, inform, exchange ideas and improve the status, as well as the financial well being of all housing providers. Our members are known locally as landlords, and real estate investors of all types that work to improve the condition of housing for everyone. The monthly meeting programs consist of prominent speakers in areas of general interest to landlords, property managers and real estate investors. We also provide a platform for open forums to discuss issues our members are facing in the field, and tons of networking opportunities. Monthly meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM. N., Elyria, OH 44035. Another one of our great assets includes our legislative committee. The legislative committee keeps the members informed of local issues, city council decisions, and ordinances that directly affect our businesses. LELA has become a recognized and active force in enacting beneficial legislation in our memberโ€™s communities. We provide an educational programs that will help you keep abreast of changes in the investing arena, programs and contacts that will keep your ideas and methods fresh and help renew your excitement about real estate investing. You will find the support necessary to continue to increase your knowledge and skills, keep abreast of new developments, meet others with similar interests. You will also get the motivation necessary to keep on track for accomplishing your investment goals. A little investment of time will save you from costly mistakes you make along the way.

๐Ÿก ASSETS OVER INCOME: The Shift Every Owner Must MakeJoin LEREIA on November 3rd for an insightful evening with Sandra B...
10/14/2026

๐Ÿก ASSETS OVER INCOME: The Shift Every Owner Must Make

Join LEREIA on November 3rd for an insightful evening with Sandra Bempah and Paul Etzler as we explore how strategic capital planning can help property owners think beyond income and build long-term wealth. ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ“ˆ

๐Ÿ“… Tuesday, November 3, 2026
โฐ 6:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ The Spitzer Center, Room SP117
1005 Abbe Rd N, Elyria, OH 44035

๐Ÿค Want to connect before the event? Join the LEREIA team at Dawg House Bar & Grill at 4:30 PM to meet, mingle, and network with fellow real estate investors!

Whether youโ€™re a seasoned investor or just getting started, come learn, connect, and grow with LEREIA!

๐ŸŽ„โœจ Celebrate the season with LEREIA! โœจ๐ŸŽ„Join us for our Annual Holiday Party on December 8th for an evening of great food...
10/12/2026

๐ŸŽ„โœจ Celebrate the season with LEREIA! โœจ๐ŸŽ„

Join us for our Annual Holiday Party on December 8th for an evening of great food, entertainment, prizes, and networking with fellow real estate investors and industry professionals! ๐Ÿฅ‚๐ŸŽ

๐Ÿ“… December 8, 2026
โฐ 6:00โ€“8:30 PM
๐Ÿ“ Lorain County Community College โ€“ Grand Ballroom

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Catering by Steveโ€™s Catering & Events
๐ŸŽถ Entertainment by DJ Flaka Flame
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Chinese Raffle & Prizes

๐Ÿ’ฒ $25 per person or $40 per couple

Weโ€™ll also be collecting non-perishable food donations for Second Harvest โค๏ธ

๐Ÿ“Œ RSVP by November 30th! Reserve your spot by following the payment instructions on the flyer. Link to direct ticket purchase located in the comments below!

Interested in supporting the event? Weโ€™re also looking for vendor sponsors!

Letโ€™s celebrate another great year of connections, community, and real estate investing. We canโ€™t wait to see you there! ๐ŸŽ…โœจ

More than a membership โ€” itโ€™s a community built to help you grow. ๐Ÿก๐ŸคLEREIA gives you access to educational opportunities...
10/07/2026

More than a membership โ€” itโ€™s a community built to help you grow. ๐Ÿก๐Ÿค

LEREIA gives you access to educational opportunities, valuable industry connections, member & vendor perks, resources, and a community of people who are invested in growing alongside you.

And thereโ€™s plenty coming up! ๐Ÿ“… Join us for our upcoming events:

โœจ Oct. 13 โ€” Workshop with Duane Bremke: Creating Wealth with Other Peopleโ€™s Money
โœจ Nov. 3 โ€” General Meeting with Sandra Bempah (PHD) & Paul Etzler: Assets Over Income: The Shift Every Owner Must Make

Whether youโ€™re a seasoned investor or just getting started, LEREIA is a place to learn, connect, and grow.

Ready to get more out of your real estate investing journey? Join LEREIA!

10/06/2026

Gen mtg: Fair housing tonight at 6:00 pm at Spitzer room SP117

Ready to build wealth without putting all your own cash on the line? ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ Join LEREIA for a workshop on how to raise capita...
09/24/2026

Ready to build wealth without putting all your own cash on the line? ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ 

Join LEREIA for a workshop on how to raise capital and learn strategies for funding real estate investments, building relationships with investors, and creating opportunities beyond your own wallet.

๐ŸŽค Speaker: Duane Bremke
๐Ÿ“… October 13, 2026 | 6:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ 1727 N. Ridge Rd, Lorain, OH 44055
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Whether youโ€™re just getting started or looking to take your investing to the next level, come learn, connect, and expand your real estate knowledge.

Save the date & bring your questions! ๐Ÿ”‘๐Ÿ’ฐ

Could one conversation with a tenant put you at risk?Fair housing laws can impact everything from your rental advertisem...
09/23/2026

Could one conversation with a tenant put you at risk?

Fair housing laws can impact everything from your rental advertisements and screening criteria to tenant communication and reasonable accommodations.

Join LEREIA for Fair Housing 101 and make sure you know the rules before a simple mistake becomes a costly one.

๐Ÿ“… October 6 | 6 PM

๐Ÿข BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT USING ALL YOUR OWN CASH! ๐Ÿ’ฐReady to think differently about funding your real estate investments? ...
09/17/2026

๐Ÿข BUILD WEALTH WITHOUT USING ALL YOUR OWN CASH! ๐Ÿ’ฐ

Ready to think differently about funding your real estate investments? Join us for an upcoming LEREIA Workshop featuring Duane Bremke as he dives into strategies for building wealth while leveraging creative financing and other resources. ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ“ˆ

๐Ÿ“… October 13, 2026
โฐ 6:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ 1727 N. Ridge Rd, Lorain, OH 44055

Come learn, connect with fellow investors, and add new strategies to your real estate toolbox. ๐Ÿค

LEREIA members & real estate investors โ€” you wonโ€™t want to miss this one!

Your next investment decision starts with understanding the numbers. ๐Ÿ“Š๐ŸขJoin LEREIA on September 23rd for our next worksh...
09/11/2026

Your next investment decision starts with understanding the numbers. ๐Ÿ“Š๐Ÿข

Join LEREIA on September 23rd for our next workshop, The Appraisal Process: Key Points for All Investor Types with guest speaker Doug Futrall.

Whether youโ€™re a seasoned investor or just getting started, understanding the appraisal process can help you make more informed decisions when buying, selling, or evaluating an investment property.

๐Ÿ“… September 23, 2026
โฐ 6:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ 1727 N. Ridge Rd., Lorain, OH 44055

Come learn, ask questions, and connect with fellow real estate investors. ๐Ÿค

LEREIA members โ€” weโ€™ll see you there! Not a member yet? Reach out to learn more about joining.

๐Ÿ  FAIR HOUSING 101 ๐Ÿ Are you a landlord or real estate investor looking to better understand fair housing laws and everyd...
09/10/2026

๐Ÿ  FAIR HOUSING 101 ๐Ÿ 

Are you a landlord or real estate investor looking to better understand fair housing laws and everyday compliance? Join LEREIA for an important and informative evening with Tanesha Seaborn, Director of Education & Outreach at the Fair Housing Center for Rights & Research.

Weโ€™ll cover fair housing laws, common pitfalls, and practical tips landlords need to know to stay compliant. ๐Ÿ“š

๐Ÿ“… October 6, 2026
โฐ 6:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ The Spitzer Center Room SP117
1005 Abbe Rd N, Elyria, OH 44035

โœจCome early and network!
Join the LEREIA team at Dawg House Bar & Grill at 4:30 PM before the event to meet, connect, and network with fellow investors!

Donโ€™t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and strengthen your real estate knowledge. ๐Ÿค

๐Ÿก Thank you, JBella Team! ๐ŸกA huge thank you to the JBella team for joining us at this monthโ€™s LEREIA meeting and sharing...
09/02/2026

๐Ÿก Thank you, JBella Team! ๐Ÿก

A huge thank you to the JBella team for joining us at this monthโ€™s LEREIA meeting and sharing your expertise on staging and interior design!

From creating the right first impression to highlighting a homeโ€™s best features, thoughtful staging and design can have a major impact on how buyers experience a property โ€” and ultimately, how it sells.

Interested in learning, connecting, and growing with other real estate investors? Become a LEREIA member and join us at our next meeting! Reach out to us or catch a board member at an upcoming meeting to learn more.

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1727 N Ridge Road
Lorain, OH
44055

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

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