Question 1

What is the FIRE Center?

Accepted Answer

The FIRE Center (Financial Independence through Real Estate) is a real estate investor education community in Riverside, California. Founded in 2023 by Rich Rice, it hosts 12+ events per month including deal analysis sessions, networking dinners, expert-led education, and weekend classes. It serves nearly 300 members in the Inland Empire area.

Question 2

How much does FIRE Center membership cost?

Accepted Answer

FIRE Center membership is $97 per month. This includes access to all weekly events (3 days per week), near-monthly weekend classes, on-demand training, member-only tools and templates, deal analysis calculators, and private community access. Your first visit is free with a guest pass.

Question 3

When does the FIRE Center meet?

Accepted Answer

The FIRE Center holds events every Wednesday at 1660 Chicago Ave STE M2, Riverside, CA 92507. The Wednesday schedule is: 3:30-5:00 PM Deal Room, 5:00-6:00 PM Power Hour (dinner and networking), and 6:00-7:30 PM FOCUS Education. Additional events run throughout the week, totaling 12+ events per month.

Question 4

Where is the FIRE Center located?

Accepted Answer

The FIRE Center is located at 1660 Chicago Ave STE M2, Riverside, CA 92507. It serves real estate investors throughout the Inland Empire including Riverside, San Bernardino, Corona, Moreno Valley, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Fontana, and surrounding Southern California cities.

Question 5

Can I attend the FIRE Center as a beginner?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The FIRE Center welcomes both first-time investors and experienced pros. Many members have done their first real estate deal through connections and education at the FIRE Center. Your first visit is free. Visit firecenterhq.com/firsttime to get a guest pass.

Question 6

What real estate topics does the FIRE Center cover?

Accepted Answer

The FIRE Center covers flips, rental properties, creative finance, wholesaling, subject-to deals, seller financing, hard money lending, property management, deal analysis, contractor management, and investor operations. Education is taught by active deal-makers with real-world experience in the Inland Empire market.

Question 7

Who is Rich Rice?

Accepted Answer

Rich Rice is a real estate investor and community builder who founded the FIRE Center in Riverside, California in 2023. He has deep experience in flips, rentals, creative finance, and investor operations in the Inland Empire. He leads the FIRE Center's education programs and helps members close real deals.

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