SWFL REIA General Meeting
This Meeting is Sponsored by:
Gulf Western Environmental
We are a full-service environmental consulting firm — helping clients qualify for exemptions, comply with local, state and federal requirements and navigate the complicated regulatory landscape. Above all, we strive to achieve sustainable, cost-effective, long-term protection of our important yet sensitive ecosystems
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When: June 19th, 2024
Topic: Exploring Opportunities and Overcoming Challenges in Florida Land Wholesaling
This meeting, titled “Exploring Opportunities and Overcoming Challenges in Florida Land Wholesaling,” aims to delve into the dynamic landscape of land wholesaling within Florida. Attendees will gain insights into the latest opportunities emerging in the market, discuss strategies to navigate and mitigate prevalent challenges, and explore best practices for maximizing profitability in land transactions. This session is designed for both seasoned investors and newcomers eager to understand the intricacies of land wholesaling and to network with peers in the industry.
Since 2020, Jeff has been involved with three different investment vehicles that have collectively wholesaled or closed and resold over 450 transactions, primarily focusing on lots from North Port to Naples. Additionally, Jeff is expanding his investment activities into the Southern Georgia market.
Jeff Tumbarello is a Real Estate Investor, Real Estate Broker and expert in the Florida real estate market. With over 23 years of experience in real estate investing, Jeff has built a reputation as a trusted and reliable partner for investors looking to navigate the complex Florida real estate market.
Jeff’s extensive experience includes buying, selling, and managing residential and commercial properties throughout Florida. He has a deep understanding of the local market trends and conditions, allowing him to identify investment opportunities that align with his clients’ goals.
In addition to his work as a real estate investor, Jeff is also an advocate for the real estate industry. He is a founder and a Director of the SWFL REIA. The core purpose of The SWFL REIA is to help its members become more profitable and successful through networking, education, and empowerment.
Speaker: Noah Otalvaro, Land Investor, Broker Associate Steelbridge Realty LLC
Noah Otalvaro’s professional journey is marked by resilience and growth. After navigating through a challenging bankruptcy in 2010, he restarted his career and now serves as a broker associate at Steelbridge Realty. Over the past decade, Noah has successfully completed 30 fix & flips in Southwest Florida.
With a robust track record of over 300 transactions in the last 14 years, including single-family residences and duplexes, both from wholesale and off-market listings, Noah’s expertise in real estate investment is well-established. Currently, he is expanding his portfolio as a builder, working on his third new construction house in Lehigh Acres, intended as a rental property. On May 31, he acquired another lot in Lehigh Acres to begin his fourth construction project.
Five years ago, at age 50, Noah started running as a vital part of his lifestyle and business strategy. 6 months ago he’s been able to run 13.1 miles
In his pursuit of continuous improvement, Noah has invested approximately $60,000 in the last five years in mentorships and communities with leaders like Pace Morby, Jamil Damji, Tim Bratz, and others, enriching his knowledge and networks.
His 24-year-old son, Kai, plays an integral role in the business, handling acquisitions and assisting in project management for new construction projects. Presently, Noah’s primary business focus is wholesaling land in Southwest Florida, where he has bought, sold, and wholesaled over 100 properties in the last two years.
This summer, Noah is set to launch a virtual land and single-family residence wholesaling business in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, leveraging the strong connections built over two decades of visits to his in-laws in the area.
Speaker: Michael LeBlanc, Senior Environmental Manager, Gulf Western Environmental
Michael is a solution-oriented environmental operations professional with over 15 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. He’s established a successful track record of managing projects across a variety of disciplines, including sustainability, land management, environmental permitting, remediation
projects and environmental restoration and monitoring. He also carries an impressive list of certifications related to environmental protection and maintenance. Michael worked for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Lee County in the Solid Waste Division, and Lee County Port Authority and was responsible for keeping both RSW and Page Field in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
Speaker: Reed J. Schweizer, Land Investor, Sales Associate Gulf Gateway Realty.
Reed Schweizer is a local and seasoned real estate sales and marketing professional with over $500M in transactions to his credit. Over the last 20 years in SWFL, Reed Schweizer has worked for, consulted with, and collaborated with builders, developers, and real estate professionals acquiring, brokering, selling and assigning over 4500 lots. Reed has worked in land acquisition, sales, and finance of Build to Rent transactions. Reed brings expertise to the real estate investment world through the study of economic trends that can affect both the short term and long term value of both vacant land and cash-flow rental properties. The majority of Reed’s career has been working with real estate investors in Southeastern markets throughout the United States. Reed was featured in the Robert Kiyosaki best seller “Rich Dad, Poor Dad Success Stories” in 2003.
Located at the Suite 48 Event Center in Royal Palm Square: 1400 Colonial Blvd #48, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Free for SWFL REIA members
Non Members are $25.00
Please email [email protected] to RSVP
