Creative Finance Summit · Thursday, December 10, 2026
For investors and agents
A one-day summit on Performance First Financing, the safer alternative to subject-to.
Includes 3 hrs of FL CE credit for real estate licensees
Date
Thursday, December 10, 2026
Time
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location
Mpire Financial Training Room189 S. Orange Ave, Suite 2020, Orlando, FL 32801
The case for a better structure
Our review of investor discussions from 2025 and 2026 identified five recurring risks in subject-to transactions.
Most U.S. mortgages carry a due-on-sale clause. Lenders rarely enforce it, but they can. As one Tampa lender put it: “It's a question of IF they will act.”
Many subject-to deals are resold on a wrap. When taxes or insurance push the payment up, or the buyer falls behind, the investor is caught in the middle.
The loan stays in the seller's name. If payments stop, the seller's credit takes the hit. Investors want structures they can explain with a clear conscience.
Insurance, loan servicing and finding a title company that will close are some of the most common practical questions.
In January 2026 a Jacksonville news investigation linked 32 Florida foreclosure lawsuits to subject-to deals. Sellers and agents are paying closer attention.
Also covered
A three-step method for presenting creative finance offers so that the listing agent becomes an advocate for your offer rather than an adversary.
Speakers

Jeff Hatcher
Creator and Founder, Performance First Financing
Greensboro, NC

John Chin
Ex-Sub2 Investor/Broker, Engel & Völkers
New Smyrna Beach, FL

Thomas O'Brien
Performance First Investor/Owner, Nura Home Buyers
Philadelphia, PA

LaKisha Sherry
Performance First Investor/Owner, TPI Home Buyers
Greenville, SC

Chris Gavre
Performance First Investor/Owner, High Castle Properties
Greenville, SC

Elijah Guerrero
Performance First Investor/Owner, ERG Acquisitions
San Antonio, TX

RH Richards
Investor/Short Sale Processing, Loan Mitigation Services
Orlando, FL

Lucas Santos
Performance First Broker/Owner, Braza Homes
Orlando, FL

Becca Jenkins
CEO/Performance First Financing Title Specialist, East Coast Title
Florida (multiple markets)

Nate Samson
Realtor/Performance First Financing Transaction Consultant
Orlando, FL
Ella Irizarry
Performance First Transaction Coordinator
Orlando, FL
The day
Florida real estate CE, 3 hrs: Creative Finance Solutions for Buyers and Sellers, Course #0033285 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM). Attend the full class to receive credit.
Tickets
Early bird
$147
Through Nov 30. $197 after.
Questions
Yes. The summit explains how Performance First Financing addresses the risks of subject-to, so you can keep structuring creative transactions with stronger protections for every party.
No. Investors, agents and their investor-clients are all welcome. Licensed Florida agents also earn 3 hrs of CE in the morning class.
The 9:00 AM–12:00 PM class is DBPR-approved Course #0033285, Creative Finance Solutions for Buyers and Sellers (3 hrs). Stay for the full class to receive credit.
Tickets are non-refundable but transferable. Send a partner, an agent or a team member in your place.
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