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OC REIA Nourishes Investors in Orange County A mericans face a multi-trillion dollar gap between what they’ve got, and what they need to retire. Worrying about finances in retirement can almost be as bad for the health as not thinking about it enough. Both extremes often come Realty411Guide.com from the misconception that retirement account savings, and performance, are out of their direct control. Kaaren Hall, President of the Orange County Real Estate Investors Association, has found a way to take control of future financial needs, and start enjoying life now. And she’s doing it tax free! So what investment tools is Kaaren using that make her so confident in her financial security, and how can more individuals get their hands on them? PAGE 78 • 2014 by Stephanie B. Mojica Kaaren Hall Wants to Trade Business Cards with YOU In fact, she has a whole group of people that want to help you… A little short of two years ago Kaaren received a call from the NRIEA (National Real Estate Investors Association). They eagerly wanted her to head up an Orange County, Calif., chapter of the organization. She wasn’t so sure she wanted the extra workload at the time. Attending a following NRIEA meeting, it was announced on stage that the new President of the OC REIA chapter had been selected, and was in the room. It was Kaaren. Who could turn down that opportunity? Now the regular area investor meetings are a lively gathering of new to fabled veteran investors alike. Those that have attended will have discovered highly profitable networking, and live deal making in progress, with great speakers offering insightful education sandwiched in the middle. Asked how she justifies the ROI on time in offline contact in this new digital age Kaaren insists “You can’t replace in person interaction,” and “while we’re big on Facebook and LinkedIn, there is no substitute for connecting in real life.” The OC REIA President describes the association’s events as “a great place for those with money, seeking deals, and those with deals, seeking money, as well as a source for quality referrals.” In a nutshell – “It’s a growing community eager to share and help each other be successful.” reWEALTHmag.com