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23 Years
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Your Partner in Real Estate Investment Success
The Southwest Florida Real Estate Investment Association (SWFL REIA) has been a cornerstone of real estate education and networking in Southwest Florida since its founding in 2003. Our organization is dedicated to empowering real estate investors through collaborative learning, data-driven market analysis, and unparalleled networking opportunities. With over two decades of combined experience among our leadership team, we provide members with actionable insights into housing market trends, foreclosure analysis, and investment strategies. Our content-rich meetings feature industry experts who share practical knowledge gained from hands-on experience in property management, wholesaling, rehabbing, and large-scale asset acquisitions.As a non-commercial entity, we prioritize knowledge sharing over product sales, fostering a community where investors at all levels can exchange ideas and build successful ventures. Our commitment to transparency and collaboration has established us as a trusted resource for media outlets and industry professionals seeking authoritative market data. Through regular educational events, property submission platforms, and marketing solutions, we continue to shape the regional real estate landscape while maintaining our founding principle: that knowledge should never be withheld but shared to create valuable opportunities.
Services
General Meetings
Monthly Luncheons
Online Meetings
Marketing Solutions
Property Submissions
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of combined experience in real estate investment education
- Content-rich meetings with industry experts sharing practical insights
- Data-driven housing market analysis trusted by media outlets
- Diverse membership network spanning all real estate investment sectors
- No information product sales - pure focus on knowledge sharing
What people say
Excellent networking
Knowledgeable speakers
Practical investment insights
Strong community focus
Services
General Meetings
Our monthly evening meetings feature expert presentations on real estate investment strategies, market trends, and case studies. Attendees gain insights from seasoned investors and industry professionals while networking with peers. These sessions include mastermind discussions about current market conditions and deal engineering.
Monthly Luncheons
Bi-monthly daytime luncheons provide educational content on real estate deal structuring and code compliance. Participants engage with guest speakers from construction and investment backgrounds while building professional relationships during networking opportunities.
Online Meetings
Remote access meetings via Zoom connect investors with educational content about mortgage timelines and market conditions. These virtual sessions maintain our commitment to knowledge sharing while accommodating diverse schedules and locations.
Marketing Solutions
We offer email marketing and meeting sponsorship opportunities for members to promote properties and services. Our platform provides exposure through email blasts, social media promotion, and in-person networking at our events.
Property Submissions
Investors can submit investor-grade properties through our online form for potential exposure to our network. This service connects property sellers with our community of real estate investors seeking investment opportunities.
People
Jeff Tumbarello
Co-Founder
20+ year real estate broker and Marine Corps veteran with expertise in market analytics and capital markets transactions. Co-founded SWFL REIA in 2003 to create educational networking opportunities for investors.
Mike Lyons
Director
Real estate investor since 2001 with experience in property management, wholesaling, and flipping. Oversees hundreds of properties in Lee County while contributing to SWFL REIA's market data initiatives.
Cristina Tumbarello
Membership Director
Real estate professional with decades of experience in Lee County markets. Manages membership operations and co-owns Steelbridge Realty LLC with her husband.
Kayla Oquendo
Event Administrative Assistant
Property management professional with over a decade of experience. Coordinates SWFL REIA meetings and manages membership operations while serving as leasing consultant for Lyons Real Estate.
Questions
What benefits do SWFL REIA memberships provide?
Members receive exclusive access to educational meetings, networking opportunities, market analysis reports, and property marketing solutions.
When are your meetings held?
General meetings occur monthly in the evening, luncheons bi-monthly during lunch hours, with online sessions available at various times.
What real estate investment topics do you cover?
We address market trends, foreclosure analysis, property management strategies, deal structuring, and emerging investment models like co-living spaces.
How can I join SWFL REIA?
Membership is open to individuals and corporations through our website. We offer different membership tiers with corresponding benefits.
Are your events available online?
While most events are in-person, we offer select online meetings via Zoom for remote participation.
Reviews (4)
Peter Kollar
Oct 15, 2020
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I've been a member since the inception. I seldom miss a meeting, only when I travel. Great group of local investors to network with and excellent market data research from Jeff.
Joel Young
Mar 05, 2018
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Well organized, fun, friendly and educational! What else can a I say, a must attend group for SWFL real estate investors.
Patricia Lane Barineau
Jan 05, 2015
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I Love the whole area,even though it has changed through the years,I can always find a great place to go.
David Sam
Jul 24, 2014
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The Southwest Florida Real Estate Investment is the best place for Real Estate Investing. I would recommend this place at all.
