Southern Oklahoma REIA

04/29/2026

🚨 Southern Oklahoma REIA – May Meeting You Don’t Want to Miss 🚨
If you’re tired of constant repairs, surprise expenses, and older rental headaches, this month’s guest speaker is bringing real-world insight you’ll want to hear.
Join us as Eric Taliaferro, Broker/Owner of Oklahoma Land & Realty, shares how he shifted from traditional rentals into building new construction investment properties—and why it changed everything.

🏠 Topic: Stop Chasing Repairs: Why This Investor Started Building His Rentals Instead

He’ll cover:
✔️ Building vs buying rental property
✔️ What investors should know before starting a build
✔️ How new construction can reduce maintenance costs
✔️ Long-term strategies for portfolio stability

📍 Casa Romo
120 W Main St, Ardmore, OK 73401
📅 May 19th
⏰ 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Schedule:
5:45 Meet & Greet
6:00 Guest Speaker
6:30 Q&A + Networking

💥 100% FREE to attend

Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just getting started, this is a great chance to learn, connect, and grow with like-minded people in Southern Oklahoma.
Comment INFO or message us with questions!

04/20/2026

House flipper Austin King joins us for an interview-style session sharing real experience from the front lines of investing. From finding deals to managing renovations and maximizing resale value, Austin will break down what works, what to avoid, and what investors should know before jumping into a flip.

THIS SESSION IS FOR
✔ New investors interested in flipping
✔ Landlords exploring value-add opportunities
✔ Buyers wanting to understand renovation numbers
✔ Anyone focused on stronger returns

📊 Come ready to learn the numbers.
🧠 Come ready for real-world insight.
🏘️ Come ready to see flipping differently.

Thank you to our incredible sponsors!
Just Dump It • Southern Oklahoma Realty • Property Management Solutions • Simmons Bank • McCoy’s Building Supply • Oblander Services • Vaughn’s Electric • Cunningham Flooring

Join the Southern Oklahoma Real Estate Investor’s Association—where deals get done and knowledge gets shared. Come learn, connect, and grow with local investors.

03/17/2026

Update for This Month’s Meeting‼️

Unfortunately, Eric Taliaferro will need to reschedule his appearance, but we’ve got you covered!

Shelley Clements with Property Management Solutions will be stepping in to share practical, real-world insights from managing nearly 700 doors right here in our market.

This is a great opportunity to learn what’s actually working on the ground - from systems and scaling to handling day-to-day challenges.

Come ready with your questions - this will be an interactive session you won’t want to miss!

03/11/2026

After years of owning traditional rental homes, our speaker, Eric Taliaferro, made a major pivot—selling off older properties and focusing on new construction rental homes. Today, he contracts the construction of most of his rentals and has been involved in building three subdivisions along the way. He’ll share the economics of building versus buying, what investors should know before starting a build project, and how new construction can reduce maintenance and create long-term portfolio stability.

THIS SESSION IS FOR
✔ Investors exploring new construction rentals
✔ Landlords rethinking older properties
✔ Buyers who want to understand the numbers before they build
✔ Anyone focused on stronger long term returns

📊 Come ready to compare the options.
🧠 Come ready to think long term.
🏘️ Come ready to see rentals differently.

Thank you to our incredible sponsors!
Just Dump It • Southern Oklahoma Realty • Property Management Solutions • Simmons Bank • McCoy’s Building Supply • Oblander Services • Vaughn’s Electric • Cunningham Flooring
Your generous support makes all the difference and we're grateful to have you on this journey with us.

Join the Southern Oklahoma Real Estate Investor’s Association—where deals get done and knowledge gets shared. This nonprofit network of investors, landlords, flippers, wholesalers, contractors, and real estate pros meets monthly for powerhouse sessions with expert guest speakers. Come learn, connect, and grow your real estate success.

02/03/2026

This month’s REIA meeting is a LAB, not a lecture.
You’ll analyze real deals, spot red flags, run real numbers, and decide whether a deal works — just like actual investors do before writing offers.
If you’re ready to stop guessing and start deciding with confidence, this one’s for you!

Schedule of Events
5:45-6:00 Meet and Greet
6:00 - 6:30 REIA LAB

FREE to attend
👥 WHO SHOULD ATTEND
✔ New investors who want confidence
✔ Experienced investors who want discipline
✔ Anyone tired of guessing
✔ Anyone serious about making better offers

THIS MONTH ONLY
Come ready to think.
Come ready to calculate.
Come ready to decide.

👉 Seats are limited. This is a working session.
Thank you to our incredible sponsors!
Just Dump It • Southern Oklahoma Realty • Property Management Solutions • Simmons Bank • McCoy’s Building Supply • Oblander Services • Vaughn’s Electric
Your generous support makes all the difference and we're grateful to have you on this journey with us.

Join the Southern Oklahoma Real Estate Investor’s Association—where deals get done and knowledge gets shared. This nonprofit network of investors, landlords, flippers, wholesalers, contractors, and real estate pros meets monthly for powerhouse sessions with expert guest speakers. Come learn, connect, and grow your real estate success.

01/13/2026

Why do some convenience stores consistently outperform others even in the same market?

This month at Southern Oklahoma REIA, we’re welcoming Laddi Singh, a convenience store developer & operator with 28+ years of hands-on experience. From working every role in the business to owning and operating multiple locations, to developing stores from the ground up, Laddi will share what he’s learned about building for operational excellence and strategic growth.

📍 Casa Romo, Ardmore | 🗓️ Jan 20 | ⏰ 5:45 PM

10/16/2025

10/07/2025

From rodeo arenas to rental doors. 🐎➡️🚪
Ardmore native (Precision Capital) will break down “Land. Build. Flip. Hold.”—how he flips ~10 homes a year and rolls 100% of the profit into long-term assets (now 42 doors, including Shops on Broadway & Precision Lane). Expect a session with real numbers, affordable value-adds, and smart scale in a small market.

Southern Oklahoma REIA
Oct 21 • 5:45 PM • Casa Romo, Ardmore
FREE to attend. Investors, agents, contractors - all welcome!
Bring your questions (and a friend). Let’s build smarter together.

09/02/2025

From Ardmore roots to a multi-state brand. Hal Smith, Chairman and CEO of Hal Smith Restaurants, returns home to unpack the decisions and disciplines behind building and operating 80 plus restaurants. If you care about leadership, systems, and scale, this is your masterclass.

Casa Romo • Sept 16 • 5:45 to 7:00
Meet and Greet, keynote, open Q&A
FREE entry

Seats fill fast!! Arrive early and network with local investors and business owners.

Thank you to our incredible sponsors!
Just Dump It, Southern Oklahoma Realty, Property Management Solutions, Simmons Bank, McCoy’s Building Supply, Oblander Services, Vaughn's Electric and Pagebrook Capital.

Your generous support makes all the difference, and we’re truly grateful to have you on this journey with us.

08/15/2025

🏈💼 From the football field to building thriving businesses, Ardmore’s own Ky Hebert knows what it takes to win, and now he’s sharing his playbook for success with YOU!

Join us Tuesday, August 19th at Casa Romo for an evening that’s part networking, part inspiration, and all about leveling up your business game.

✨ Connect with fellow investors, entrepreneurs, and community leaders
✨ Learn how to combine vision, discipline, and impact to grow your success
✨ Leave with ideas, connections, and motivation you can put into play right away
Doors open at 5:45 and yes, it’s FREE.

📍 120 W Main St, Ardmore, OK
This isn’t just another Tuesday night… it’s a chance to surround yourself with movers, shakers, and deal-makers!