What we’re about
Welcome to GRID!
GRID Clifton is a real estate community built by investors for investors. We are a group of real people doing real deals.
Our core mission is to connect to, learn from, and collaborate with like-minded people interested in building wealth and creating impact through real estate.
We welcome investors of all experience levels. We are life-long learners and believe everyone has value to share.
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How it works
We meet once a month, 12 months a year, on the same day, week, and time of the month. Each month we cover a different investing topic in the Lifecycle of an Investor—ranging from wholesaling to rehabbing to becoming a bank through private lending.
Our meetings are not sales pitches. They are opportunities for us to dive deep into a real estate topic, connect with local experts in our marketplace, and build long-term relationships with other doers and deal-makers.
All of our events are 100% FREE.
Learn more about us at gridinvestor.com
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Your GRID Leadership
GRID Clifton is led by Will Baxter and Dave Zimmerman.
About Will
Born in Wichita, and raised in Garden City, Kansas, Will lives in Clifton, Virginia with his wife, Shelley, 2 children, Levi and McKenna, 2 dogs, and 2 cats.
Will served as an aerial navigator on KC-130 aircraft and later as a Marine Security Guard stationed in Damascus, Syria. After his military service, Will focused on cybersecurity and has spent 20 years as an IT Security and technology subject matter expert and is still actively engaged in taking down bad guys around the world.
Will began investing in real estate and running construction projects in 2017.
Since then, he has completed more than 500 renovations in the northern Virginia area and has built teams that have managed and redeveloped over 25 properties in the DMV region. Will launched his Design Pro Remodeling team in 2019 and has focused on supporting Realtors, their clients, Investors, Property Managers, and anyone else seeking renovation services.
Will is also the co-founder and owner of Zabi Properties, which is a turn-key real estate investment company that provides all the necessary capabilities an investor might need to build, maintain, or grow their portfolio.
Will is most excited to get to know new people and engage in the growth and development of the community. His goal is to give back and help build a stronger community in Clifton, Virginia!
About Dave
Dave leads the CAZA Clifton real estate team with a hyperlocal focus on one of the last "Small Towns" in Fairfax County.
The CAZA Clifton and Fairfax Station community is a truly charming oasis on the western side of the county with multi-acre properties, a unique and historic downtown, and the last road-level railroad crossing in Fairfax County. This area is filled with homeowners and real estate investors and it only makes sense that this area-specific expertise be shared with the Clifton GRID investor community.
As a successful managing partner of the CAZA Group, when Dave wears his realtor hat, he focuses on helping his listing clients develop the best, smart-money strategy when selling their homes. He guides his sellers in the wisest place to spend renovation dollars, returning them the most money in the shortest amount of time. This perspective benefits Dave's investor contacts as well.
Dave's expertise guides his clients in the 4 P's of the Home Selling Strategy: home Preparation to drive the most ROI, home Positioning to create the largest buyer pool, Preservation of Seller's Equity through skilled negotiation, and the Predictability of a proven system producing 100% satisfied clients.
Dave and his realtor wife Denna have enjoyed living and raising their children in Northern Virginia for the past 30 years. They have first-hand knowledge of the neighborhoods, and the schools, and have certainly experienced the area traffic!
We absolutely love the Clifton area and want to share it with you!
Living, Loving, Listing & Investing Clifton/Fairfax Station.
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Our Partners
The CAZA Group
The CAZA Group is a powerhouse sales and marketing real estate team specializing in selling residential real estate in DC, Maryland & Northern Virginia.
We help you maximize the sale or purchase of your home by using the latest technology, tools, and specialized knowledge to give you a competitive edge.
Learn more about The CAZA Group→
Design Pro Remodeling
Design Pro Remodeling is a locally owned, all-inclusive contracting team servicing VA, MD & DC.
Founded in 2008, our goal was to revolutionize the home remodeling industry by establishing a fully-equipped, locally-owned contracting firm. TC, Steven, Jeff, and Andrew are all Northern Virginia locals, born and raised in the area. With a focus on quality and customer service, they started Design Pro to take on projects of all sizes with services ranging from interior and exterior home remodeling to home sale preparation and investment renovations.
Our Project Consultants are specifically trained to estimate your project in a way that is strategic and cost-effective. They will oversee your project from start to finish and provide outstanding customer service and communication along the way. Our on-site Project Managers will keep your job running smoothly and be there to answer your questions.
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See all- How to Wholesale: Assigning Real Estate Contracts for Quick ProfitsClifton Town Hall, Clifton, VA
Want to make money in real estate with little-to-no risk, getting paid in days, and never getting your hands dirty?
That’s wholesaling.
Yes, it’s legal. Yes, you can do it with practically no money or experience. And no, it’s not a get-rich-quick scheme.
But it is the foundation for learning the skills to succeed in every other aspect of investing, so we think it’s one of the most important topics of the year.
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Join the online GRID community here to post deals, ask questions, and connect with other investors across the globe. - How to House Hack Your Way to Financial FreedomClifton Town Hall, Clifton, VA
Join us for an insider's guide to achieving financial freedom through house hacking.
We will share proven strategies for turning your home into a powerful wealth-building tool.
Discover multiple methods to successfully house hack your way to financial independence, including how to find the right property, choose the proper strategy, and own for less than renting.
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Join the online GRID community here to post deals, ask questions, and connect with other investors across the globe. - How to Find Deals: Prospecting, Networking, and MarketingClifton Town Hall, Clifton, VA
Where do you find these deals?
It's the first question most folks ask us when discussing real estate investing and for good reason: the best deals aren't just sitting out in the open—you have to work for them.At this month’s meeting, we'll talk about how to choose an area, how to "brand" your message, how to get that message out to the public, how to manage your marketing, and much, much, more.
Hint, hint: It's all about getting the phone to ring.
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Join the online GRID community here to post deals, ask questions, and connect with other investors across the globe. - Show Me The Money! Where To Find The Money + How To Become the BankClifton Town Hall, Clifton, VA
Here’s the short version—the money is the easy part.
Find a motivated seller, get yourself a deal and the money will find you.
Come out to this important discussion to find out how to get money for your deals from lenders, private sources, friends, family, and GRID itself.
Doing deals isn’t the only way (and maybe not even the best way) to make money investing in real estate.
This event is also about how YOU can be the bank and how to properly structure loans to other investors that can provide solid, safe returns on your money—without getting your hands dirty.
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Did you miss it?
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Join the GRID Facebook Community
Join the online GRID community here to post deals, ask questions, and connect with other investors across the globe.