Sunday november 16th, 2025 - zoom meeting

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CCIA Meeting November 16th, 2025

5:30-8:30pm CT

Exploring Adaptive Reuse in Real Estate

As market cycles come and go, the demand for various types of real estate changes. At the moment, there is an excess of office space and a shortage of housing. Malls have been on the decline as more and more shopping is being done online. Families are looking for homes with space that can be used for home office(s). These are all examples of a shift in demand that can spell opportunity for investors.

At our Sunday, November 16th meeting we will be looking at various projects, large and small, that show a sampling of what creative investors have done to help meet the needs of their communities. 

• Fort Sheridan to Residential
• Wrigley Building to Residential
• Milwaukee Church to Event Space
• Light House to Residential
• Bridge Watch Towers to Event Spaces
• Big Box stores to Mini-Malls, Self Storage and more
• Office Buildings and Stores to Event Space and Business Incubators
• Banks, Barns, Schools, Mansions to Multi-use Commercial & Housing
• Roof Tops to Gardens
• Attic Space to Extra Room
• Garage to Accessory Dwelling Unit
• 3 Season Room to extra space
• House to Vacation Rental or Senior Assisted Living
• Duplex to Single Family and vice versa
• Vacant Lots to Rental Parking

We will also look at things to consider when you are looking at changing the use of a property. 

• Highest and Best Use
• Zoning
• City Plan
• Feasibility
• Grants Available?
• What can Be Reused
• What can be Salvaged
• Architects Needed?
• Permits

Your ideas, experience, and expertise are welcome in this discussion. If you have been involved in adaptive reuse, your example could be inspirational to others, so we invite you to share. 

Bio

Jane Garvey is an active real estate investor, rental property owner, author, educator, group leader and legislative advocate.  She has a reputation for providing simple solutions for complex problems. She has been investing since 1979 and has experience and knowledge in many aspects of the business including rentals, rehabbing, financial analysis, foreclosures, deal structuring, and much more. 

MEETING AGENDA

5:30PM - Informal Networking

• Informal Networking - open discussion and Q/A

6:00PM - Main Meeting

• Benefits & Updates - with Jane Garvey
• CCIA Announcements
• Brief Educational Segment 
• Have/Want and Property Presentation

6:45PM:  Main Presentation

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