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We’re just 10 days away from the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference! Join us for an incredible lineup, including keynote speaker David Greene and top industry experts like Seth Williams from REtipster, commercial real estate expert Tyler Cauble, and more.

Don’t miss David Greene’s exclusive VIP event—limited to just 30 attendees! Plus, kick things off early with our Opening Night Social, the official welcome event where you can start networking and deal-making before the conference even begins.

Wondering what the future holds for the economy and how it impacts your investments? Don’t miss Dr. Paul Isely’s closing keynote! As a respected economist in West Michigan, Paul has consistently predicted key economic trends, offering valuable insights for investors.

With 2 full days of educational sessions and an expo featuring dozens of vendors, you’ll leave equipped to tackle your 2025 investment goals.

Visit our website to learn more and secure your spot!

See David Greene LIVE April 24-25 in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference!

David Greene is coming to Grand Rapids—and you won’t want to miss what he has to say.

Whether you know him from The BRRRR Book, Long-Distance Real Estate Investing, or his podcast episodes, David has helped thousands of investors grow their portfolios with real, actionable strategies. He’s kicking off the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference with a keynote designed to get you fired up, thinking bigger, and taking the next step in your journey.

And if you’re looking for a more exclusive opportunity—you can join David at a private VIP event limited to just 30 participants. It’s a rare chance to connect directly, ask questions, and dig deeper into your own investing path.

You’ll also hear from experts like Seth Williams (Founder of REtipster), Tyler Cauble (commercial real estate expert), and more. Expect 2 full days of education, networking, and deal-making with hundreds of other investors from across the region.

Don’t miss your chance to be in the room.

Are you looking to level up your real estate investing game? Join us for the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, happening April 24-25, 2025, at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, MI!

This conference brings together top investors, experts, and deal-makers from across the country for two days packed with education, networking, and actionable strategies to help you grow your portfolio and maximize your returns.

Featured Speakers:

David Greene (The BRRRR Book, Long-Distance Real Estate Investing, Host of The David Greene Show)

Dr. Paul Isely (Economic expert, Grand Valley State University)

Seth Williams (REtipster.com Founder, land investing expert)

Tyler Cauble (The Commercial Real Estate Investor Podcast, commercial real estate expert)

And more!

What You Can Expect:

✔️ Expert-led sessions on strategies like BRRRR, private money, syndication, seller financing, and tax planning

✔️ A Deal Room where you can connect with investors, lenders, and partners

✔️ Unparalleled networking opportunities, including our Opening Night Social (April 23)

✔️ A special VIP event with David Greene (limited to 30 participants)

Who Should Attend?

Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, this event is designed to provide real, actionable insights to help you close more deals and build more wealth in 2025 and beyond.

Bring your team along! Group discounts available. Get $25 off per ticket when you register with a group of 10 or more.

Don’t miss out—secure your spot now: https://bit.ly/MWREI25

Got questions? Drop them below or DM me—I’d love to see you there!

#MidwestRealEstate #MidwestREIConference #MWREI25

Who's Coming to the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference?

Hey BiggerPockets community!

If you're looking to level up your investing game, connect with serious investors, and get real, actionable insights, the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is happening April 24-25 in Grand Rapids, MI—and it’s shaping up to be a great event.

We’ve got an awesome lineup of speakers, including keynote speaker David Greene, plus Donna Bauer, Seth Williams, Jay Conner, Tyler Cauble, and more, covering everything from financing strategies and market trends to creative deal structuring and tax-saving tips.

Some highlights:

✅ Hundreds of investors in one place—network, partner up, and share ideas

✅ The Deal Room—where real estate investors can connect on live opportunities

✅ Actionable strategies to grow your portfolio, whether you're just starting out or scaling up

Looking forward to meeting fellow investors and making great connections! Who’s planning to be there?

Our 2025 conference is presented by Boathouse Commercial Funding Group and hosted by the Rental Property Owners Association (RPOA).

Join us for unparalleled education, networking, and deal-making opportunities.

12+ SPEAKERS - 20+ SESSIONS - 50+ EXHIBITORS - 2 FULL DAYS

CLICK HERE to Get Your Ticket! https://www.midwestreiconference.com/

Join us for the on February 22-23, 2024 in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. This two-day event is packed with valuable insights, wealth-building strategies, industry networking and deal opportunities. You'll have the chance to hear from industry experts who will share their knowledge and tried and true strategies for success.

Topics will include: AI for Real Estate Investors, Short-Term Rentals - Investing Strategies, Industry Insights and Advocacy, Mobile Home Investing, Multifamily and Apartment Investing, 2024 Housing Market Economic Insights, Self-Storage Investing AND MORE!

The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is a must-attend event for investors of all skill levels. Gain valuable knowledge and boost your success.​ Take your real estate investing to the next level—secure your spot now:

If you are a real estate investor in the Midwest, you will NOT want to miss this event!

*Most of the 20+ sessions are focused solely on education, networking and deal-making and there will be no sales pitches in these sessions. A small number of our sessions will have a sales pitch at the end of the educational portion of the presentation.

The BEST real estate investor conference in the Midwest—unparalleled education, networking, and deal-making opportunities.

12+ SPEAKERS - 20+ SESSIONS - 50+ EXHIBITORS - 600+ ATTENDEES - 2 FULL DAYS

CLICK HERE to Get Your Ticket! https://www.midwestreiconference.com/

Join us for the on February 22-23, 2024 in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. This two-day event is packed with valuable insights, wealth-building strategies, industry networking and deal opportunities. You'll have the chance to hear from industry experts who will share their knowledge and tried and true strategies for success.

Topics will include: AI for Real Estate Investors, Short-Term Rentals - Investing Strategies, Industry Insights and Advocacy, Mobile Home Investing, Multifamily and Apartment Investing, 2024 Housing Market Economic Insights, Self-Storage Investing AND MORE!

The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is a must-attend event for investors of all skill levels. Gain valuable knowledge and boost your success.​ Take your real estate investing to the next level—secure your spot now:

If you are a real estate investor in the Midwest, you will NOT want to miss this event!

*Most of the 20+ sessions are focused solely on education, networking and deal-making and there will be no sales pitches in these sessions. A small number of our sessions will have a sales pitch at the end of the educational portion of the presentation.

Attention investors in the Grand Rapids area (especially newbies)! Here's a great opportunity to join a powerful Michigan REIA that is over 1,700 members strong. Apply now for the Tom Koetsier Memorial Scholarship and receive 1 free year of membership as well as 1 free year of our 20+ real estate investor classes!

Tom Koetsier was an integral and invaluable part of the RPOA family for 20+ years. In his honor, the RPOA has established the Tom Koetsier Memorial Scholarship.

Apply Now:  to apply. Applications are due on Tuesday, February 20th at 3:00pm EST.

About Us:

As Michigan's largest real estate investor association, RPOA offers unparalleled resources and networking opportunities to its members. Through proactive lobbying efforts, the association ensures a favorable business climate and advocates for industry concerns on local and statewide levels.

Members enjoy access to legal assistance, discounted programs, and professional education, enhancing their profitability and industry knowledge. With exclusive discounts from national retailers and comprehensive educational courses, RPOA membership proves to be a strategic investment for any real estate investor seeking success and growth.

Click here to learn more!

The BEST real estate investor conference in the Midwest—unparalleled education, networking, and deal-making opportunities.

12+ SPEAKERS - 20+ SESSIONS - 50+ EXHIBITORS - 600+ ATTENDEES - 2 FULL DAYS | CLICK HERE to Get Your Tickets!

Join us for the on February 22-23, 2024 in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. This two-day event is packed with valuable insights, wealth-building strategies, industry networking and deal opportunities. You'll have the chance to hear from industry experts who will share their knowledge and tried and true strategies for success.

Topics will include: AI for Real Estate Investors, Short-Term Rentals - Investing Strategies, Industry Insights and Advocacy, Mobile Home Investing, Multifamily and Apartment Investing, 2024 Housing Market Economic Insights, Self-Storage Investing AND MORE!

The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference is a must-attend event for investors of all skill levels. Gain valuable knowledge and boost your success.​ Take your real estate investing to the next level—secure your spot now:

If you are a real estate investor in the Midwest, you will NOT want to miss this event!

Visit our conference website at to get a feel of the energy, excitement and valuable insights from industry experts that you'll find at our event!

*Most of our 20+ sessions are focused solely on education, networking and deal-making and there will be no sales pitches in these sessions. A small number of our sessions will have a sales pitch at the end of the educational portion of the presentation.

This event is brought to you by the Rental Property Owners Association (RPOA)—Michigan's largest real estate investment association (REIA) with over 1,700 members in Michigan and beyond. RPOA has been helping members find real estate investing success since 1968. Learn more about RPOA at .

If you have questions about this event, please contact our office at 616-454-3385 or email [email protected].

Welcome, Heather!

Do you know what area of investing you'll be getting into?

If you'd like some recommendations on how to make connections with local GR investors feel free to reach out and we can chat!

Good luck with your investing ventures! :)

@Michael Smythe thanks! Just messaged you!