Southern Charm Real Estate Conference

Welcome to the Southern Charm Real Estate Conference, the premier real estate event in North Alabama! Held at THE LODGE at Lake Guntersville State Park, this conference is your gateway to real estate success while enjoying the breathtaking views of Lake Guntersville. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned investor, our event is designed to elevate your investing skills to new heights. Remember, "You must be in the room to enhance your business!"

Why attend the Southern Charm Real Estate Conference? It's simple – this is where the real estate community comes together to connect, learn, and grow. Our agenda is packed with top-notch education sessions that cover the latest market trends, innovative investment strategies, and tips to boost your portfolio. Our keynote speakers are industry leaders who will inspire and empower you to reach your investment goals.

Networking opportunities abound at our conference. Mingle with fellow investors from Huntsville, Madison, Decatur, Mobile, and Montgomery, and form connections that will last a lifetime. We're passionate about fostering a supportive community where everyone can lend a helping hand to their peers.

At Real Estate Education, we offer the perfect blend of knowledge and networking. Our venue, nestled within the scenic beauty of Lake Guntersville, offers a serene backdrop for strategic discussions and idea exchanges. Southern Charm Real Estate Conference is more than just an event; it's an experience that leaves you motivated and prepared to excel in the ever-changing real estate market.

Don't miss this opportunity to transform your investment journey. Register now at and be part of Alabama's most exciting real estate event. See you at THE LODGE, where your real estate dreams come to life!

Get your spot today and be empowered. Embrace the charm, embrace the knowledge, and step into success with the Southern Charm Real Estate Conference.

Info: This is going to be awesome! Attendees get to mingle with other attendees and speakers in a private intimate setting. This is the perfect time to have the one on one moment you are looking for. This is so valuable that I encourage you to attend this dinner. $150 per person. Your food is included .

Info: Doors will open at 7:20ish AM. Please come early and find the best seat!!!!

Get your Tag, Note book, meal tickets, and MINGLE early!!

Info: John will welcome you to the event. He will also go over basic housekeeping rules and present a short topic.

Info: How to Monetize Your Network (Without Being Sleazy) . This is going to be a very interesting and extremely important topic. Most think NETWORKING is WORK. Brian will touch more on that to show you it is not work at all.

Info: There are many "bombs" in the lending and borrowing arena. Rick is very good in guiding both lenders and borrowers in avoiding all those crazy pitfalls in this business.

Info: Nelson Nash who is the father of "Infinite Banking" is a great friend of Tom and Michele. They learned a lot from Nelson. And thru experience they have for sure mastered how to be your own bank. They will show you how this really works and to do it correctly.


We will cover what Infinite Banking is, why it is so desirable and present the details of how our son used Infinite Banking to finance and remodel his first home and the ramifications of what that means for him and his family, immediately, and long term.

Info: This is the perfect opportunity to ask questions about what you just heard from the speakers. Or any question you may have.

Info: This is the perfect time to ask one of the speakers to eat with you or find someone you have been wanting to meet and to get to know. NETWORKING TIME!!

Info: What if your 9-to-5 paycheck could fund your journey to financial freedom? In this powerful session, Johnny Lynum shares how he went from buying his first home with a VA loan to building over $10million-dollar real estate portfolio while serving full-time in the U.S. Air Force.


Johnny breaks down the exact steps he used to scale from single-family homes to multifamily properties using his 4F framework, discipline, strategy, and limited time. Whether you're just getting started or ready to grow, you'll walk away with a clear, actionable formula for investing in real estate, creating passive income, and building generational wealth without quitting your job.

Info: In "Landlording like a Boss," I'm going to show you:

- How to change your mindset about your tenants forever.

- How to hire them to do what I call "The Four Jobs of a Tenant."

- And I'll show you the game changing tactic we use in our application process to find great tenants and avoid the less than savory ones. (hint: it has nothing to do with their credit score.)

If you want to regain control of your sanity, and start enjoying your rental properties, come learn how to Landlord like a Boss.

Info: Bryan will be going over traditional and non traditional financing options and will teach you how to “legally and ethically” cheat the guidelines! New investors and very seasoned investors will learn some new tricks to financing properties with less money out of pocket.

Info: This is the perfect time to ask questions. Discussion time.

Info: WOW!! This is the end of DAY 1. Long but great. Some brain damage, eh?

This is the time to connect and head into Guntersville for dinner.


LOCATION = CITY HARBOR, LAKE GUNTERSVILLE


TIME = 6:00ish PM

Info: John will introduce the first speaker of the day and say a few words of encouragement to get you started!

Info: This is going to be a treat for many of you!! Bryan loves his stats. He will show you what is going on in the market today! His info will be current. This is a short presentation but an awesome one.

Info: Sam is such an experience elder law attorney. Very sharp indeed.


This topic is SUPER IMPORTANT!!! She'll discuss why it’s important, common estate planning documents and vehicles, some questions to ask to get you started, and common mistakes to avoid.

Info: Nate is one of our sponsors. He is very knowledgeable. Here is what he will teach.



- How the rich and wealthy invest their retirement plans.

- Types of tax-advantaged plans that can own real estate and get Uncle Sam off your back!

- Self-Directed IRA 101

- Self-Directed IRA case studies - “the proof in the pudding.”

Info: Another one of our sponsors. TAXES!! We love them eh?


Here is what you will get.....


Learn how smart tax planning can maximize your real estate profits and protect your portfolio. This session breaks down the key strategies every investor should know—choosing the right entity structure for liability protection and tax efficiency, leveraging depreciation to boost cash flow, and using 1031 exchanges to defer capital gains while growing your holdings. Whether you own a single rental or a large property portfolio, you’ll gain practical, actionable insights to build and preserve long-term wealth.

Info: This is your opportunity ask the speakers a question. Please limit this to general questions and not to specific to your current situation that might need a more one on one consultation

Info: AGAIN... another networking opportunity! Please sit down with someone you don't know. Get to know people.

Info: A brilliant lady that you need to learn from. Here is her topic.


Start with goals and build backwards
How many deals per quarter
How many working hours are needed to achieve that
How much follow up and how often
What to say when you follow up
What to say at the outset
Making it as passive as possible with the right staff
Not getting caught up in running the day to day
Mindset on communication
Tactical Empathy
Losing all fear or rejection
Networking
Acquisition Appointments
Objection Busters: Crowd favorites

Info: Do you want to live an EXTRA ORDINARY life?

I will be sharing the formula (an updated version from last year so it won't be the same presentation) and how people can apply it to create the best possible version other their lives.

Info: Why Go To The Bank When You Can Be The Bank is a timely and eye-opening presentation for real estate investors navigating today’s high-interest rate market. With traditional lending becoming more expensive and harder to access, this session reveals creative financing strategies—like seller financing, private lending, and subject-to deals—that bypass banks altogether. Investors will learn how to structure deals that work in any market, access capital without relying on credit scores, and even position themselves as the lender to create passive income. In a market where money is tight and terms are tough, becoming the bank is not just smart—it’s essential.

Info: Another opportunity to ask questions. Don't be shy. We are all learning.

Info: We have always supported CHAIR THE LOVE! It has touch so many lives! It gives many the gift of MOBILITY thru wheel chairs! Be ready to be moved and we hope GENEROSITY will take over this night!

Info: This is a great time to ask someone to have dinner with you. Hang out somewhere and connect.

Info: This is the final day! Final intro.

Info: Are you tired of working IN your real estate business instead of ON it?

Join me for a game-changing presentation where you'll discover the insider secrets to transforming your real estate hustle into a hands-off money machine that pays you while you sleep.


What You'll Walk Away With:

The "Lazy Investor's Blueprint" - how to acquire cash-flowing assets with minimal time investment
A side-by-side breakdown of Wholesaling vs. Flipping vs. Buy & Hold - which strategy fits YOUR lifestyle goals?
The counterintuitive reason why working LESS can actually make you MORE money
Real examples of investors who've built 6-figure passive income streams (and how you can copy their system)
Whether residential or commercial is your focus, you'll learn the universal principles that create true wealth

Stop Trading Your Time for Dollars.

Imagine waking up to rental income notifications, assignment fees, and equity growth - all happening without your constant involvement. This isn't about gettin

Info: Jillian is also an attorney and business partner of Jeff Holst. She is living a life that is fulfilling. She is going to help you find what this is for you.


How to align them so your money, values, and relationships work together. Through powerful stories, surprising stats, and actionable steps, Jillian will show you how to set purpose-driven financial goals, invest in experiences, and create a life rich in every sense of the word.

Info: One more opportunity to connect with someone NEW!!!

Info: These two ladies do deals OUT OF STATE from where they live!!! AMAZING! How do they do that?


We will be speaking about investing and finding deals in different states as well as structuring them with little to no money down. Also best practices on marketing the properties.

Info: FINAL CHANCE TO ASK QUESTIONS!

Info: Some final words of encouragement from the host.

Host or Publisher Johnny Lynum