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](http://www.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.
Sponsors
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The CAZA GroupWe sell homes for 4.49% more than the market average.
Design Pro RemodelingLocally owned, all-inclusive contracting team servicing VA, MD & DC.- The CAZA GroupWe sell homes for 4.49% more than the market average.
- Design Pro RemodelingLocally owned, all-inclusive contracting team servicing VA, MD & DC.
- The CAZA GroupWe sell homes for 4.49% more than the market average.
- Design Pro RemodelingLocally owned, all-inclusive contracting team servicing VA, MD & DC.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 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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Join the online GRID community here to post deals, ask questions, and connect with other investors across the globe. - How To Estimate Renovations: Analyze Costs + Minimize MistakesClifton Town Hall, Clifton, VA
This month's meeting is one of the most popular—How to Estimate Renovations.
Come out and hear us explain how we estimate renovations on our investment properties BEFORE we actually go look at them.
It's a critical skill that will save you time and make you money.
We'll talk about the types of renovation and materials we put in our properties and show examples from our deals.
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Join the online GRID community here to post deals, ask questions, and connect with other investors across the globe. - Creative REI Strategies: Owner Financing, Subject-To, and Lease OptionsClifton Town Hall, Clifton, VA
Our business is about identifying motivated sellers (and buyers) and offering solutions to their problems.
The more solutions you can offer, the more deals you will get. This month we are discussing creative ways to structure deals that will be the perfect solution for certain circumstances.
Seller financing, subject-to and lease options are powerful solutions, which will only become more popular as interest rates rise. Come discuss how these deals are structured and find your next deal, lender, partnership and inspiration in a room full of other active investors.
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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 Buy and Hold: The BRRR Strategy for WealthClifton Town Hall, Clifton, VA
You may have heard other investors, gurus and financial planners discussing the virtues of owning rental properties.
And it is definitely true that a portfolio of GOOD rental properties can provide lifetime income and financial security.
But what really makes a GOOD rental property?
What should you expect from your rental portfolio and how do you manage it for maximum return on minimal effort?
We will also deep dive into the BRRRR strategy and show you how it can help you build massive wealth.
BRRRR stands for:
● Buy
● Rehab
● Rent
● Refinance
● Repeat
We'll cover those points and more with real examples and data at this month's meeting.
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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.
