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Multifamily Mastery Day 1 | Live Full-Cycle Apartment Investing
Host Hotel
The Statler Hotel – Dallas, TX
Booking Name: DB Mastermind
Dallas booking code: 90P
Room rate: $290
Booking Link: Click Here To Access
For reservations outside the discounted dates, please call 214-459-3930 and select option 2
time
6:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Join us on
Friday, September 12, 2026
6:30 AM – 7:30 AM Registration + Coffee Networking Light breakfast, connect with fellow investors, speakers, and sponsors.
- 7:30 AM – 7:45 AM
The Wealth Blueprint Through Multifamily
Speaker: Dearonne Bethea
- Overview of the day
- How I went from 1 property to 1,000+ units
- Why apartments are the #1 wealth vehicle
- 7:45 AM – 8:30 AM
Selecting Your Market
Speaker: Dearonne Bethea
- Creating a Buy Box
- Market Anaylsis- City Data, Costar, etc
- Completing Market Worksheet
- 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM
Finding the Right Deals: Market, Metrics, & Brokers
Speaker: Byron Griffin/Bob Folsom
- What makes a market worth betting on
- Deal flow sources that work
- How to build broker relationships
- 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
Underwriting That Works: How to Analyze Like a Pro
Speaker: Dearonne Bethea
- 10-min underwriting checklist
- Key deal metrics and red flags
- Live deal breakdown using real numbers
- 10:00AM – 10:15 AM
- 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
Raising Capital the Right Way
Speaker: Todd Robinson
- What to say to investors and how to structure the pitch
- The difference between JV, LPs, and syndications
- Legal basics for raising money
- 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Creative Financing + Capital Stacks That Close Deals
Speaker: Dearonne Bethea
- Seller finance, preferred equity, bridge debt
- Getting creative in today’s interest rate market
- How to stack capital for big deals
- 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Lunch Break – Hosted or Nearby Dining
- Use this time to network with sponsors, mentors, or join a table topic lunch.
- 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM
Property Management & Stabilization
Speaker: John Harris
- Setting up your team and systems (Property Takeover)
- Stabilization playbook: 90-day turnaround plan
- Working with PMs, vendors, and construction
- 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Asset Management for Cash Flow and Growth
Speaker: Misha Kaufman
- How to keep the asset performing
- Investor updates, NOI boosting, and budget tracking
- Holding period decisions: when to refinance, when to sell
- 2:15 PM – 2:30 PM
Afternoon Break + Group Photo
- 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Repositioning & Value Add Strategies
Speaker: Vince Gethings
- How to maximize sale value
- Preparing for a clean exit
- Reinvesting for long-term wealth
- 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM
Live Case Study: From Offer to Exit (Real Project Breakdown)
Speaker: Vince Gethings
- Full-cycle walk-through of one of my deals
- Timeline, team, financials, and lessons learned
- 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Hot Seat Q&A: Bring Your Deals, Challenges, or Capital Questions
Speaker: Dearonne Bethea/Vince Gethings/Bob Folsom/John Harris
- Interactive coaching, on-the-spot underwriting, and deal critique session
- 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Action Plan + Workbook Completion + Next Steps
Speaker: Dearonne Bethea
- 30-day launch plan for your next multifamily move
- Write your first offer, book a PM call, or outline your capital raise
Dallas Cowboys Stadium Tour + Dine
- 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Package includes Dinner and Tour.
- First Class Tour Experience (90–120 Minutes) exclusive tour, all stops including VIP access to areas rarely open to the public—including the Owner’s Club and Jerry Jones’ Private Suite and the AI Experience. Souvenir photo, custom lanyard, lapel pin, and 10% Pro Shop discount
Dining Experience (Same for both)
- Location: Stadium Club (Sneak peek:https://goo.gl/maps/Ug1XhGiiugM2)
- Meal: Three-course (served suite catering style)
- Beverages: 1 drink ticket per guest ($10 per additional drink)
Multifamily Mastery – Day 2: On-the-Ground Bus Tour Experience
Departing from The Statler Hotel – Dallas, TX
Booking Name: DB Mastermind
Dallas booking code: 90P
Room rate: $290
Booking Link: Click Here To Access
For reservations outside the discounted dates, please call 214-459-3930 and select option 2
Saturday, September 13, 2026
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- 8:15 AM
Depart Statler Hotel
- 8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
Travel to Mansfield, TX
(Blacksand Legacy at Kings Landing)
- 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Property Tour #1
Blacksand Legacy at Kings Landing
- Mansfield, TX
- 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Travel to Midlothian, TX
(Blacksand Legacy at Midlothian Meadows)
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Property Tour #2
(Blacksand Legacy at Midlothian Meadows)
- Midlothian, TX
- 11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Travel to Fort Worth, TX
(Cottages at Bell Station)
- 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Property Tour #3
Cottages Investor Tour
- Fort Worth, TX
- 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
Travel to Farmers Branch, TX
Treazure Studios/LUNCH
- 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Networking Lunch
Mustang Station Shopping Center
- Mustang Station Shopping Center
- 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
TOUR: Treazure Studios (Farmers Branch)
- See a working brand and real estate concept in action
- Learn how franchise integration drives cash flow and visibility
- Behind-the-scenes tour of studio layout, design, and foot traffic metrics
- 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Treazure Studios Debrief/FAQs
(Dearonne, Ken, Jocelyn, Jim)
- Discuss what will biggest takeaways, questions, and your next deal goal
- Locals Lounge
- 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
HAPPY HOUR
- Locals Lounge
- 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Travel back to The Statler Hotel
- The Statler Hotel
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VIP
50 Seats Available For A Limited Time Only!
- 2-Day Access to events and activities
- Welcome Gift
- Access to Real Estate Seminar & direct access to Developer partners
- Fun Group Activities
- Networking with high-networth individuals
- Live Property Tours
- Group transportation and some meals are included
- Dining Experience (Same for both)
Dallas Cowboys Stadium Tour + Dine
First Class Tour Experience (90–120 Minutes)
- Dining Experience (Same for both)
- Meal: Three-course (served suite catering style)
- Location: Stadium Club (Sneak Peek)
- Beverages: 1 drink ticket per guest ($10 per additional drink)
- Complimentary Drinks: Tea, Lemonade, and Water
**Transportation Is Not Included**
Upon registration, you will receive a video link outlining the full itinerary with more details at least 60 days prior to the event.
GENERAL ADMISSION
50 Seats Available For A Limited Time Only!
- 2-Day Access to events and activities
- Welcome Gift
- Access to Real Estate Seminar & direct access to Developer partners
- Fun Group Activities
- Networking with high-networth individuals
- Live Property Tours
- Group transportation and some meals are included
Upon registration, you will receive a video link outlining the full itinerary with more details at least 60 days prior to the event.
DB community
50 Seats Available For A Limited Time Only!
- 2-Day Access to events and activities
- Welcome Gift
- Access to Real Estate Seminar & direct access to Developer partners
- Fun Group Activities
- Networking with high-networth individuals
- Live Property Tours
- Group transportation and some meals are included
Dallas Cowboys Stadium Tour + Dine
First Class Tour Experience (90–120 Minutes)
- Dining Experience (Same for both)
- Meal: Three-course (served suite catering style)
- Location: Stadium Club (Sneak Peek)
- Beverages: 1 drink ticket per guest ($10 per additional drink)
- Complimentary Drinks: Tea, Lemonade, and Water
**Transportation Is Not Included**
Upon registration, you will receive a video link outlining the full itinerary with more details at least 60 days prior to the event.
testimonials
speakers
Dearonne Bethea
Byron Griffin
Byron’s prior experience includes 14 years of working in Commercial Property and Casualty insurance sales. Byron developed his strong business acumen through his experience helping business and property owners alike. Byron’s ability to assist property owners through soft and hard markets and navigate the nuances of premium savings and loss control strategies have proven a key driver of NOI and investment performance. His experience in P&C insurance, real estate finance, and tenure with GREA, equip him as needed to advise investors through market cycles, and the critical decision-making process to maximize returns from acquisition through disposition. The key to Byron’s success is putting his client’s needs first.
Byron attended Collin College where he earned his Associate of Arts in Business with summa cum laude honors. After Collin College Byron attended Southern Methodist University and graduated with a BBA in real estate finance from the Cox School of Business. Byron is a proud father of his daughter, Evie Griffith. When Byron is not selling real estate, he can be found spending time with his family.
Bob Folsom
Misha Kaufman
In his dual role as manager and investor, Misha offers a unique perspective that aligns operational excellence with investor priorities. His collaboration with Burlington Capital Properties — a nationally recognized management company with over 25 years of multifamily experience — further enhances Craft Capital’s ability to deliver outstanding results.
As a seasoned leader in the multifamily real estate industry, Misha is critical in shaping Craft Capital’s strategic vision. His dedication to optimizing property performance and his deep understanding of market dynamics have helped position the firm as a trusted name in the Texas real estate market. Whether refining day-to-day operations or strategizing for long-term growth, Misha’s unwavering commitment to excellence ensures that every project achieves its full potential for residents and investors.
Vince Gethings
John Harris
Todd Robinson
With a focus on practice areas such as multifamily finance transactions and syndications, commercial real estate development, commercial lending, and general corporate and business law, Mr. Robinson is able to provide a full suite of legal services to clients from all sides of the deal – whether buying, selling, or financing. Mr. Robinson also specializes in structuring and negotiating private equity real estate investment deals on behalf of multifamily sponsors and investors, which includes negotiating waterfalls, preferred returns, and handling securities filings on behalf of its clients.
Robinson Franzman, LLP is based in Atlanta, Georgia but serves clients across the United States and around the world in the multifamily acquisitions and development, commercial real estate finance, private equity, financial services, commercial real estate development and investment. Robinson Franzman LLP is committed to providing the highest quality work product in the industry and immediate responsiveness to its clients’ needs. It is Robinson Franzman’s commitment to client services and success that has enabled the firm to develop long-standing professional relationships with each client. Robinson Franzman LLP strives to become an integral strategic partner with all of its clients and to add value through high quality and efficient legal services.
Our Sponsors
Ken Webber
Senior Manager, Private Client Group, Equity Trust
Ken Webber
Senior Manager, Private Client Group, Equity Trust
Ken Webber is the Senior Manager of the Private Client Group at Equity Trust, where he and his team have helped over 35,000 individual investors take control of their financial futures, moving more than $10 billion in assets into Equity Trust. With 17 years of experience as an entrepreneur and business professional, Ken has worked with some of the largest and most experienced companies in the self-directed IRA and 401(k) industries. His passion lies in equipping investors with the knowledge and resources they need to explore new possibilities and build long-term wealth.
When he’s not educating others on the power of self-directed IRAs, Ken enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters.
Christian Cantu
IRA Counselor, Equity Trust
Christian Cantu
IRA Counselor, Equity Trust
Christian Cantu has been helping investors navigate self-directed IRAs for over five years at Equity Trust. In that time, he has assisted thousands of clients with opening, funding, and directing investments using tax-advantaged accounts. He has also traveled across the U.S., educating investors on how to harness the full power of self-directed IRAs, and has presented custom webinars for companies looking to provide additional insights to their audiences.
When he’s not working with investors, Christian enjoys spending time with his wife and their two dogs and two cats.
ONE-ON-ONE GUIDANCE WITH DEARONNE BETHEA
With a wealth of experience spanning real estate, business, and personal development, Dearonne offers a unique opportunity to tap into his expertise and tailor it to your individual goals. Whether you’re seeking to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship, enhance your investment strategies, or simply unlock your full potential, these sessions provide a direct path towards transformation. Don’t just dream of success – secure your 1-on-1 session and embark on a journey towards unparalleled growth and achievement.







