Black Sheep Convention 2025 by StepStone Realty

Hands-On REI Training

26-27 September, 2025 - Houston, Texas

Overview

About the Black Sheep Convention

No Fluff. No Sales. No Long Boring Lectures.

HANDS-ON TRAINING from EXPERTS in Texas who are having success RIGHT NOW!

5 class periods. 3 classes at a time. Beginner schedule. Expert choices. No matter where you are in your career, this is THE Convention you NEED to have success this year and beyond!

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The Convention You need RIGHT NOW

  • Location

    Houston, Texas
  • Tickets

    Registration Open
  • Speakers

    Professional Speakers

Event Schedule

Registration
  • 12PM - 1PM
Opening Speech

Angie Rhea
Angie Rhea
Designated Broker, StepStone Realty, LLC
  • 1PM - 1:30PM
Beginner Session 1 - Leads: Who to Market to and How to Find Them
Proven Strategies for Finding Motivated Sellers and Their Contact Info. Through this detailed and hands-on class, you will learn the techniques to compile targeted lists of potentially motivated sellers, leveraging specific tools and databases. Learn what types of lists are out there, where to find them and how to pull them. Additionally, you will learn the best tools to skiptrace and find the owner's information. You will leave this course with the knowledge of the variety of lists out there, who you should be targeting, and how to find them and their contact information.
Jon Barbera
Jon Barbera
CEO, Pryme Homes
  • 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Advanced Investor/Agent Class - Storm Shelter: Do Short Sales, Save Lives
A wave of short sales is hitting our economy, and the trend is growing. Don't be afraid of short sales! Investors and agents can make money and help homeowners who thought there was no hope for them.
Michael Lund
Michael Lund
Investor/Agent and Short Sale Expert
  • 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Advanced Investor/Agent Class - The Multifamily Playbook: From Purchase to Profit
The Multifamily Playbook: From Purchase to Profit is an in-depth, two-hour class designed for aspiring and current real estate investors who want to master the multifamily investment process. From identifying lucrative properties to maximizing returns, this class will guide you through every step of the journey. Learn how to analyze potential deals, manage your property effectively, add value through strategic improvements, and capitalize on the sale or refinancing of your investment. With practical insights, expert strategies, and real-world examples, this session will equip you with the tools you need to build long-term wealth in the multifamily real estate market.
Peter Fain
Peter Fain
Multi-family Investor since 2014
  • 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Break
Beginner Session 2 - Fuel Your Business: Basics of Modern Marketing
A comprehensive overview of marketing vehicles to create a comprehensive yet personalized marketing campaign.
Jeremy Fain
Jeremy Fain
Top Producing Real Estate Agent
  • 4PM - 6PM
Advanced Investor/Agent Class - Work Smarter: Step Into the Future with AI & Automation
If you're ready to finally make sense of AI and automation in real estateâ€"this is your launchpad. We'll start with the foundation: the free and low-cost AI tools that are helping real estate professionals market smarter, save hours, and actually enjoy their business again. You'll learn how to clone and create images with AI, ethically source and leverage other peoples high performing content with a click of a button, and so much more. Then we take it furtherâ€"into the world of automation, where the real magic happens. This session shows you how to eliminate MWAsâ€"those Minimum Wage Activities that eat up your dayâ€"and replace them with powerful, hands-free workflows. Picture this: a new lead opts in, and instantly gets a personalized email with a downloadable marketing piece and a calendar to book an appointment, follow-up texts and emails to stay top of mind, and even a task logged in your CRMâ€"all without you lifting a finger.
Anita Ortiz Lubke
Anita Ortiz Lubke
Real Estate Agent and AI Expert
  • 4PM - 6PM
Advanced Investor/Agent Class - Sub 2 2.0: Advanced Sub2 and Wraps
You understand the concepts so now it's time to get into the weeds. Fill out contracts, get what you need and set your deal up for success!
Alan Ceshker
Alan Ceshker
Attorney/Owner - Ceshker Group: Law and Title Professionals
  • 4PM - 6PM
Break
Dinner with Speech - Let the Good Times Roll!
Daniel Francis
Daniel Francis
CEO, StepStone Realty, LLC
  • 6:30PM - 7:30PM
Happy Hour
Registration
  • 8:30AM - 9:00AM
Beginner Session 3 - Cold Calling: How to Find Distressed Property Leads without Breaking the Bank
Want to get into real estate wholesaling but don't have thousands to spend on marketing? Cold calling might just be your fastest, most affordable way to find deals â€" and you don't need experience to start. In this hands-on class, Christopher Gibbins will walk you step-by-step through the basics of using cold calls to find motivated sellers and distressed properties. You'll learn: Who to call â€" finding the right list of property owners. What to say â€" simple scripts that make conversations easy (even if you're nervous). How to handle "no" â€" turning rejection into opportunity. Budget-friendly tools â€" what you actually need to get started. A repeatable process â€" so you can keep building your lead pipeline.
Chris Gibbins
Chris Gibbins
Virtual Wholesaling Expert
  • 9AM - 11AM
Advanced Investor/Agent Class - Kill the Noise: How to Stop Overthinking, Start Executing and Actually Win in Real Estate
Let's be realâ€"most investors aren't losing because of bad deals... they're losing because of what's going on in their head. They're busy, not productive. They're stuck in "almost ready" mode. They're addicted to doing more instead of doing what matters. In this raw, no-BS session, Jon Barbera breaks down: Why being busy is killing your bank accountâ€"and how to fix it fast. The truth about what's actually holding you back. The silent limiting beliefs that are costing you dealsâ€"and how to shut them up. How to rewire your focus, execute under pressure, and dominate your market. If you're ready to stop being the bottleneck in your business, this session is your wake-up call.
Jon Barbera
Jon Barbera
CEO, Pryme Homes
  • 9AM - 11AM
Advanced Investor/Agent Class - The Novations Playbook and the JV Alternative
What we will discuss: What are novations. When to use novations. How to negotiate and structure novations. How to contract for novations. How to close novations (reviewing the HUD). Alternatives to a novation (JV/equity partnering).
Alan Ceshker
Alan Ceshker
Attorney/Owner - Ceshker Group: Law and Title Professionals
  • 9AM - 11AM
Lunch Provided
  • 11AM - 12:30PM
Beginner Session 4 - Investor Exit Strategies
Knowing your exit strategy comes from deep conversation with the seller. Learn how to talk to sellers and find win-win situations. There is a solution for every seller and this class will help you devise strategies for helping anyone. Learn all of the creative and traditional tools at your disposal to make more money for yourself while helping more homeowners meet their goals.
Dan Francis
Dan Francis
CEO, StepStone Realty, LLC
  • 12:30PM - 2:30PM
Advanced Investor/Agent Class - Rentals: Hard Money to Cash Flow!
This class is designed to walk you through the process of buying distressed properties with hard money loans, renovating the property, refinancing, and turning the properties into profitable rentals. Included are detailed steps to help you take action as well as tips to avoid costly mistakes.
Jake & Rebecca Striebeck
Jake & Rebecca Striebeck
Seasoned Investor/Agents
  • 12:30PM - 2:30PM
Advanced Investor/Agent Class - Death in Real Estate
When a property owner passes away, it can create both challenges and opportunities. This class will show you how real estate moves through death â€" who really has the power to sell, how title clears, and what roadblocks can stall a deal. By understanding the probate process, you'll be able to spot hidden opportunities, better gauge timelines, and avoid costly pitfalls. Gain the insider knowledge that turns tricky situations into profitable deals.
Caroline Ortego
Caroline Ortego
Investor and Attorney
  • 12:30PM - 2:30PM
Break
Beginner Session 5 - Fannie Who? Finding Funding for Your Deals without Fannie and Freddie
Let's face it, the PROPERTY is only half of the DEAL. Now to find the FUNDING to make a PROPERTY a DEAL! This class will cover many different funding sources for real estate that are outside the Freddie and Fannie guidelines. We still love Aunt Fannie and Uncle Freddie because they really helped us get started in real estate but they didn't love us back much once we got beyond ten loans and no longer had W2 incomes. We desperately needed to learn to use some other tools. That is when we learned how to employ private loans, seller financing and DSCR loans, to name a few. In creative portfolio structuring there isn't a "one-size fits all" loan and the more options you understand, the more tools you have to create a portfolio that just might change your life - it changed ours! Join us for this overview of the good, the bad and the ugly of each of these loan types and who and what they might each be a good fit for. We'll cover DSCR, Private money, Hard money, Seller financing, Sub-To, Wraps, Commercial loans, and Portfolio loans.
Will Pritchett
Will Pritchett
Passive Income King
Veronica Pritchett
Veronica Pritchett
Passive Income Queen
  • 3PM to 5PM
Advanced Investor/Agent Class - The Multifamily Playbook: From Purchase to Profit
The Multifamily Playbook: From Purchase to Profit is an in-depth, two-hour class designed for aspiring and current real estate investors who want to master the multifamily investment process. From identifying lucrative properties to maximizing returns, this class will guide you through every step of the journey. Learn how to analyze potential deals, manage your property effectively, add value through strategic improvements, and capitalize on the sale or refinancing of your investment. With practical insights, expert strategies, and real-world examples, this session will equip you with the tools you need to build long-term wealth in the multifamily real estate market.
Peter Fain
Peter Fain
Multi-family Investor since 2014
  • 3PM to 5PM
Advanced Investor/Agent Class - Work Smarter: Step Into the Future with AI & Automation
If you're ready to finally make sense of AI and automation in real estateâ€"this is your launchpad. We'll start with the foundation: the free and low-cost AI tools that are helping real estate professionals market smarter, save hours, and actually enjoy their business again. You'll learn how to clone and create images with AI, ethically source and leverage other peoples high performing content with a click of a button, and so much more. Then we take it furtherâ€"into the world of automation, where the real magic happens. This session shows you how to eliminate MWAsâ€"those Minimum Wage Activities that eat up your dayâ€"and replace them with powerful, hands-free workflows. Picture this: a new lead opts in, and instantly gets a personalized email with a downloadable marketing piece and a calendar to book an appointment, follow-up texts and emails to stay top of mind, and even a task logged in your CRMâ€"all without you lifting a finger.
Anita Ortiz Lubke
Anita Ortiz Lubke
Real Estate Agent and AI Expert
  • 3PM to 5PM
Happy Hour

Our Speakers

Alan Ceshker

Attorney/Owner - Ceshker Group

Angie Rhea

Designated Broker, StepStone Realty

Anita Ortiz Lubke

Real Estate Agent and AI Expert

Caroline Ortego

Investor and Attorney

Chris Gibbins

Virtual Wholesaling Expert

Dan Francis

CEO, StepStone Realty

Jeremy Fain

Top Producing Real Estate Agent

Jon Barbera

CEO, Pryme Homes

Michael Lund

Short Sale Expert

Peter Fain

Multi-family Investor

Jake & Rebecca Striebeck

Seasoned Investor/Agents

Veronica Pritchett

Passive Income Queen

Will Pritchett

Passive Income King

Expert Speakers

Professional speakers who are having success in this market TODAY. Not here to sell, but to TRAIN you on what works. Be more successful with real investing skills!

15 Awesome Sessions

5 class periods. 3 classes at a time. Pick and choose the menu that YOU want, whether you are brand new to investing or have been doing it for years!

World Class Venue

Be treated with class with dinner, lunch, snacks and refreshments provided. HUGE bar for Happy Hour Networking. Just the environment you need to learn new skills!

Tickets

$499
All Inclusive

Don't pay over $1,000 to hear people pitch their coaching programs like other REI Conventions. For only $499 you'll get REAL hands-on training without the pitches!

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Event Facilities

Hilton Houston Westchase Hotel

Hotel

World class hotel in Houston makes for the ideal location! Houston Hilton Westchase with special room rates for attendees.

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Hilton Houston Westchase Bar

Happy Hour

Huge full bar at the hotel is a perfect setting for Happy Hour Networking Friday and Saturday Evening. This is where DEALS get DONE!

Facilities

Inviting classroom settings will get you focused and ready to learn new skills. We are here to make YOU a better investor!

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