Monica L. Cook - The Paralegal Realtor

There is room for all of us to succeed. The real magic happens when we stop competing and start building together. ❤️🥰

Join Schenectady Community Advocates and Leaders for an evening of storytelling, solidarity, and action as we share our experiences with poverty and struggle. Together, we will lift up the plight, fight, and insight of poor and dispossessed communities while building the unity and organization needed to END POVERTY.

We are honored to be joined by Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, author, Executive Director of the Kairos Center for Religions, Rights & Social Justice, and Co-Chair of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival.

📍 Messiah Lutheran Church; 2850 Guilderland Ave Schenectady, NY
🍽 Dinner served at 6:00 PM (2nd floor with lift access)
🎤 Main program begins at 7:00 PM in the sanctuary

This is an accessible building with gender-neutral restrooms and audio amplification available. Please share any additional accessibility needs in the registration form.

Register here: https://bit.ly/PovertySpeakout2026

Sponsored by the Rotterdam Community Center, Schenectady County Food Council, NYS Poor People’s Campaign, Nonviolent Medicaid Army, National Union of the Homeless, and Messiah Lutheran Church.

Let’s build power with our neighbors to FIGHT POVERTY, NOT THE POOR.

What if your first home could do more than provide a place to live?

Many people think of homeownership as simply having a roof over their heads. But a 2–4 unit property can create opportunities that a traditional single-family home may not.

A multi-family property may allow you to:

• Live in one unit while renting the others
• Use rental income to help offset your mortgage
• Create an additional source of income
• Build equity while tenants help pay down the loan
• Provide housing for family members
• Offer short-term housing for traveling professionals where permitted
• Participate in affordable housing opportunities
• Create a potential source of future retirement income
• Take your first step into real estate investing
• Build long-term wealth through real estate ownership

For many first-time homebuyers, a multi-family property can be more than a home - it can be a financial strategy.

That's exactly why I'm hosting:

Saturday Brunch with The Paralegal Realtor

During this brunch experience, you will learn how to approach the homebuying process with confidence, explore the benefits of purchasing a 2 to 4 family property, and understand how rental income may help offset your mortgage.

We will also discuss:
• Credit and improving your buying power
• The pre-approval process
• Available grant and down payment assistance programs
• Financing options
• Practical strategies for long-term wealth building through real estate

If you've ever wondered whether homeownership is possible for you, this event was designed with you in mind.

📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets are just $20 per person.

Your registration includes an informative brunch experience, valuable homebuyer education, desserts, and an opportunity to have your questions answered in a welcoming environment.

Reserve your seat today:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saturday-brunch-with-the-paralegal-realtor-tickets-1988673980409?aff=oddtdtcreator

Monica L. Cook
The Paralegal Realtor
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Howard Hanna Certified Buyer Specialist

Helping Transform Dreams Into Deeds. Let's Get You Home.
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Saturday Brunch with The Paralegal Realtor Building Wealth Through Homeownership