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Generate more leads
Build a stronger acquisition engine with proven marketing, smarter targeting and data-driven optimization.
Sundae presents · Thursday, Oct. 8 · Manhattan Beach
Private Dinner& Dialogue
for Los Angeles real estate operators
Join Sundae co-founder and CEO Josh Stech and fellow LA-area investors for dinner and an honest conversation about building a stronger acquisition business in a harder market.
Thursday, Oct. 8
7 p.m. · The Courtyard at Shade Hotel
1221 N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Dinner and drinks served
The evening
An honestconversation,over dinner.
After a great dinner with Sacramento investors at Echo & Rig, Sundae is bringing the conversation to Manhattan Beach. Seats are limited to keep it meaningful and interactive.
- 01
Market trends
Josh's read on what the data says about acquisitions in Los Angeles right now.
- 02
Where the industry is heading
Lead costs, conversion, dispositions and capital — and what operators are changing.
- 03
A stronger acquisition business
How to build one in a harder market, straight from operators in the room.
- 04
Great food and drinks
Dinner in the open-air Courtyard at Shade, under the string lights.
The timing · Thursday, Oct. 8
- 7 p.m.
- Cocktails and Passed Hors d'Oeuvres
- 7:35 p.m.
- Josh's Presentation
- 8 p.m.
- Dinner
- 10:30 p.m. +
- Optional After Party
When
Thursday, Oct. 8 · 7 p.m.
Where
The Courtyard at Shade
Included
Dinner and drinks
Seats
Limited · by request
Your host
JoshStech
Co-founder and CEO of Sundae
Josh Stech is CEO and co-founder of Sundae, a marketplace that connects home sellers directly with property investors. He started Sundae to help homeowners get a better outcome when selling off-market — a business that wins by doing the right thing for the seller.
1,200+
transactions executed as co-founder and CFO of Purpose Built Investments, across three funds buying, renovating and selling houses
Five years
as founding partner and senior vice president of sales at LendingHome, as it scaled to 350 employees and $150 million in venture funding
Stanford
B.A. in economics with honors, B.A. in Spanish, M.A. in Latin American studies
Last stop: Sacramento
“Today's Outlook”
At Echo & Rig in Sacramento, Josh walked investors through the market data shaping acquisitions right now — then opened the floor. Manhattan Beach gets the LA edition.
Save a seat for the LA edition →Who this dinneris for
Every request is reviewed so the room is full of people you'll want to know.
Wholesalers
closing deals every month
Fix-and-flip operators
running acquisitions, rehab and resale
Acquisition-led investors
and the team leads who run their pipelines
Operators ready to scale
in the next six to 12 months
About Sundae
When investorscompete,homeowners win.
Sundae is the marketplace connecting home sellers with a large network of local investors. Homeowners sell as-is with zero fees to Sundae; investors get off-market opportunities they can't find anywhere else. Sundae does the work of finding sellers — TV, radio, search and direct mail — so operators don't have to.
20,000+
property investors on the Sundae Marketplace
$100 million+
invested in marketing to reach homeowners since 2018
8,000+
sellers the team has helped get offers
An average of 22+
offers when a seller lists on the marketplace
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Sundae Membership
Stop building.
Start scaling.
Add a zero to your real estate business.
Led by co-founder and CEO Josh Stech, Sundae Membership helps experienced real estate operators leverage a proven system purpose-built for acquisition, conversion and maximizing profit.
The Sundae Engine · 02
Close more deals
Convert more opportunities through faster response, automated follow-up and proven sales workflows.
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Maximize profit
Create more value from every opportunity with buyer reach, capital solutions and shared operating expertise.
Better together
You know your market.We bring the systemsto help you scale it.
You bring
- Local expertise
- Relationships
- Leadership
- Execution
Sundae brings
- Marketing
- Technology
- Automation
- Capital
- Buyer reach
Together
- More deals
- Better conversion
- Higher profit
- Less complexity
Why operators choose Sundae
A national brandbehind yourlocal business.
Sundae's brand is built on doing right by homeowners — a different reputation than most off-market buyers. Members operate with that trust behind them.
$100 million+ in marketing investment
Reaching homeowners since 2018.
National brand
Built to earn homeowner trust — as seen on Dr. Phil, Fox, NBC and more.
End-to-end technology
Purpose-built systems from lead to transaction.
Capital and buyer reach
More ways to maximize every opportunity, including 20,000+ marketplace investors.
Operator community
Shared expertise and ongoing optimization with operators in other markets.
Is Sundae Membership right for you?
- Proven real estate operating experience
- Ready to scale without building every system yourself
- Focused on long-term business growth
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Value collaboration and shared learning
- Capacity to convert new opportunities into profitable deals
How membership works
- 1
Start with a conversation
Tell us about your business, market, operating history and growth goals.
- 2
Confirm mutual fit
We'll evaluate qualifications, territory availability and where Sundae can create the most leverage.
- 3
Build your growth plan
Align on the systems, support and priorities that will help you acquire, convert and maximize more effectively.
Territories are limited. Start the conversation at dinner — or schedule an intro call.
The venue
The Courtyardat Shade Hotel
The open-air heart of Shade Manhattan Beach — glowing with soft bistro lighting by night, a living wall at one end, steps from the beach.
Parking
Valet available at Shade Hotel
Hotel
Request your seat
Join us inthe Courtyard.
Seats are limited to keep the conversation meaningful and interactive. Submit your request and our team will follow up with attendance confirmation and event details.
- When
- Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 · 7 p.m.
- Where
- The Courtyard at Shade Hotel, Manhattan Beach
- Host
- Josh Stech, co-founder and CEO
- Cost
- Complimentary · dinner and drinks served
Goodquestions
What does it cost to attend?
Nothing. Dinner and drinks are on Sundae. Seats are limited to keep the conversation meaningful, so every request is reviewed and confirmed by our team.
Who should request a seat?
Active Los Angeles-area operators — wholesalers, fix-and-flip operators, acquisition-led investors and team leads. If you're newer to investing, request a seat anyway and we'll make sure you're on the list for the right event.
Is this a sales presentation?
It's a dinner and a dialogue: Josh's market outlook and an open conversation between operators. If you want to learn more about Sundae Membership afterward, you can book a one-on-one conversation with our team — no pressure, no contracts at the event.
Can I bring a business partner?
Yes — note their name in your request. Each guest is confirmed individually so we can plan the tables.
Where do I park?
Shade Hotel offers valet parking. Ask the front desk to point you to the Courtyard — it's the open-air heart of the hotel.
What is Sundae Membership?
A program for experienced real estate operators that pairs your local expertise with Sundae's marketing, technology, automation, capital and buyer reach. Territories are limited; availability is discussed one-on-one.
Will the evening be photographed?
Yes, the dinner will be photographed and filmed for Sundae. If you'd prefer not to appear, just let us know at check-in.