REI Wealth Monthly Issue 12 | Page 35

INTERVIEW WITH ALVIN MAY & SHAWN SIERRA OF INVESTOR CONNECTS LLC LINDA PLIAGAS What is the goal of the club? • To build a safe environment to learn from other investors • To create synergy and cooperation among members • To provide solutions for members' specific challenges Investor Connects LLC is located in the heart of Downtown Chicago. Managed by its two principals, • Alvin May and Shawn Sierra, who have been To mastermind new ideas & topics to enhance personal and professional development actively investing in real estate collectively, for the past 14 years. • To enhance the market position of the members in their industry. Alvin May is a certified property manager and real estate investor of single family homes and is the • To operate with an abundance outlook • To increase bottom line profitability of the mem- Chicago CIO Organizer through Connected Investors. Alvin May is also an affiliate of the renowned REI Expo. Shawn Sierra brings experience in finance and bers’ business • To build friendship and camaraderie • To organically grow the group by inviting other administration and is an active real estate wholesaler and coach to new wholesalers within Connected Real Estate Investors in Chicago like-minded (CREIC), a real estate investment club in Chicago, Investors. we started in 2012. What is purpose of Investor Connects LLC? Investor Connects LLC is a conduit to investors nationwide. We are a doorway to connect the local investor to a community of active investors, to create synergy and wealth through Opportunity, Education, Resources and Networking. investors to Connect with