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The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference features top investors, financial experts, and educators sharing real-world strategies for success. Whether you're scaling your portfolio, exploring creative financing, or analyzing market trends, our speakers deliver the insights you need. Check out the lineup below and get ready to level up your investments.
OPENING KEYNOTE SPEAKER
DAVID GREENE
Thursday, April 24 | 9:00 am | Monroe Room
Police Officer to Power Investor: Straight Talk on Finding Real Success in Real Estate​
David Greene is a bestselling author, real estate expert, and host of The David Greene Show. A former police officer, he leads The David Greene Team and One Brokerage, with insights on CNN, Forbes, and HGTV.
CLOSING KEYNOTE SPEAKER
DR. PAUL ISELY
Friday, April 25 | 3:00 pm | River Overlook EF
Real Estate Economic Update and Forecast​
Dr. Paul Isely is Associate Dean and Professor of Economics at Grand Valley State University. An expert on the West Michigan economy, he provides insights on economic growth, entrepreneurship, and market trends.
FEATURED SPEAKER
SETH WILLIAMS
Thursday, April 24 | 1:30 pm | River Overlook EF
Land Rich: Profiting from Real Estate’s Underrated Asset​
Seth Williams is the founder of REtipster.com, providing practical strategies for land investing, rentals, and self-storage. With over a decade of experience, he helps investors minimize risk and maximize profits.
FEATURED SPEAKER
TYLER CAUBLE
Thursday, April 24 | 4:00 pm | River Overlook EF
Think Inside the Box: Capitalizing on the Self-Storage Boom
Tyler Cauble is the Founding Principal of The Cauble Group, a Nashville-based commercial real estate firm. A developer, investor, and author, he shares expertise through The Commercial Real Estate Investor Podcast and his YouTube channel.
FEATURED SPEAKER
JASON SCHEMMEL
Friday, April 25 | 9:30 am | River Overlook EF
Smarter Investing Through AI-Powered Deal Evaluation
Jason Schemmel, founder of Get Social Done, helps realtors and entrepreneurs scale with AI-driven marketing. With 14+ years of experience, he’s worked with brands like Best Buy and Target and speaks on digital growth strategies.
FEATURED SPEAKER
JAY CONNER
Thursday, April 24 | 11:00 am | River Overlook AB
How to Raise Private Money for Real Estate—Without Asking for It
Jay Conner is a real estate investor, speaker, and author with 14+ years of experience. He created the Where To Get The Money Now system, securing private funding to grow his business, and has coached thousands of investors.
FEATURED SPEAKER
LEE YODER
Thursday, April 24 | 11:00 am | River Overlook EF
Scaling Success with Apartment Syndications
Lee Yoder, a former physical therapist, is the founder of Threefold Real Estate Investing, specializing in apartment syndication. Guided by his faith, he builds investor partnerships and shares strategies on the Threefold Real Estate Investing podcast.
FEATURED SPEAKER
DONNA BAUER
Friday, April 25 | 1:15 pm | River Overlook AB
Take Note: How to Profit from Real Estate Without Tenants, Cash, or Credit
Donna Bauer, The Original NoteBuyer®, is a top expert in discounted notes and seller financing. With 25+ years of experience, she has taught thousands to profit from notes without cash, credit, or tenant hassles.
FEATURED SPEAKER
TONY YOUNGS
Friday, April 25 | 9:30 am | River Overlook AB
The Hidden Market: Homes with No For Sale Signs
Tony Youngs is a real estate investor, speaker, and trainer with 30+ years of experience in distressed properties. Creator of The Hidden Market System, he has completed thousands of deals and trained over 9,000 students.
FEATURED SPEAKER
JOE VARNADORE
Thursday, April 24 | 4:00 pm | River Overlook AB
Innovative Note Strategies for the Foreclosure Market
With 30+ years in note investing, Joe Varnadore has closed over 10,000 deals and trained thousands of investors in passive income strategies. As Director of REIA Relations at NoteSchool, he specializes in creative financing for performing and non-performing notes.
FEATURED SPEAKER
SCOTT ELLSWORTH
Friday, April 24 | 1:30 pm | River Overlook AB
CPA-Backed Smart Tax Strategies for Real Estate Success
Scott Ellsworth, CPA, has 25 years of experience in real estate taxation and accounting. A licensed Realtor® and Dave Ramsey Endorsed Local Provider, he specializes in tax planning, compliance, and real estate finance.
Join these industry experts at the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference and gain the insights, strategies, and connections to level up your investments.