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Conference Announcement: Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference April 27–28, 2026

Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast

Release Date: 01/22/2026

From $200 a Month to $5,000: How the Co-Living Model Transforms Rental Cash Flow with Katrina Robinson show art From $200 a Month to $5,000: How the Co-Living Model Transforms Rental Cash Flow with Katrina Robinson

Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast

Co-living is one of the most overlooked strategies in real estate investing. While most investors chase single-family rentals generating $200 a month per door, a small group of operators is filling houses with multiple residents, charging per bed, and clearing $5,000 or more on a single property. In this episode, co-living investor and coach breaks down exactly how this model works, who it serves, and how she runs three properties in San Antonio, Texas from Los Angeles. About Katrina Robinson Katrina Robinson is the founder of the Group Home on Autopilot coaching program and operator of...

info_outline The $100M Mistake: Why Investors Confuse Market Price with Investment Value with Ryan Cadwell show art The $100M Mistake: Why Investors Confuse Market Price with Investment Value with Ryan Cadwell

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Most investors think price equals value. They look at comps. They trust broker packages. They assume appreciation will fix everything. That’s where they get into trouble. In this episode, I sit down with , Principal of Resolute RDM, an Indianapolis-based firm involved in over $100M in transactions, development, and asset management. Ryan has flipped nearly 150 homes and is currently developing more than 240 duplex units. He breaks down what he calls the “$100M mistake” — confusing market price with investment value — and why overly optimistic underwriting is putting investors in...

info_outline AI, Maintenance, and Metrics: Modern Property Management with Donny Nguyen show art AI, Maintenance, and Metrics: Modern Property Management with Donny Nguyen

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Most investors blame the market. Very few examine their management. Vacancy, delinquency, and maintenance creep rarely start with the economy. They start with weak systems, poor tracking, and inconsistent execution. In this episode, Brian talks with Donny Nguyen, real estate investor, business strategist, and founder of VanderWinn Property Management. Donny brings a background in corporate strategy, supply chain, finance, and systems design into the world of rental property management. If you want your rentals to function like real assets instead of side hustles, this episode is for you. In...

info_outline Creative Financing Explained: DSCR, Hard Money, and Why Rate Isn’t Everything with Fred SaintAmour show art Creative Financing Explained: DSCR, Hard Money, and Why Rate Isn’t Everything with Fred SaintAmour

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Too many investors chase interest rates and ignore structure. They worry about an eighth of a point while overpaying on taxes, misunderstanding underwriting, or choosing the wrong loan product entirely. In this episode, Fred SaintAmour of Boathouse Commercial Funding Group breaks down how lenders actually assess risk and why most investors misunderstand leverage. We cover: How debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) loans really work When hard money makes sense — and when it doesn’t Why collateral and marketing time matter more than you think What immediately disqualifies a deal How...

info_outline Economic Trends Real Estate Investors Need to Watch | MREIC 2026 Spotlight: Dr. Paul Isely show art Economic Trends Real Estate Investors Need to Watch | MREIC 2026 Spotlight: Dr. Paul Isely

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In this episode, Dr. Paul Isely joins the podcast for another MREIC 2026 Speaker Spotlight where he unpacks the market signals, economic trends, and bigger-picture forces that could shape investment decisions in the months ahead. Dr. Isely is Associate Dean and Professor of Economics at Grand Valley State University’s Seidman College of Business and is widely respected for making economic insight practical, relevant, and actionable. His closing keynote session at MREIC 2026 will help attendees better understand where the market may be headed and what that could mean for real estate...

info_outline Manufactured Housing as a Recession-Resistant Strategy | $45M Across 25 Communities with Matthias Gruenwald show art Manufactured Housing as a Recession-Resistant Strategy | $45M Across 25 Communities with Matthias Gruenwald

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Manufactured housing rarely gets attention until markets tighten. That’s exactly why Matthias Gruenwald built a business around it. In this episode, Matthias, co-founder of WCG Investments, shares how he grew from a duplex in 2022 to overseeing roughly $45 million across 25 manufactured housing communities in less than three years. Before real estate, Matthias was a global manufacturing COO. He brought that same operational discipline into an asset class that rewards execution over hype. We break down why manufactured housing can be one of the most stable and misunderstood sectors in real...

info_outline How to Beat Airbnb Fees: Book-Direct Strategy, Distribution Costs, and Scaling Vacation Rentals with Eric Goldreyer show art How to Beat Airbnb Fees: Book-Direct Strategy, Distribution Costs, and Scaling Vacation Rentals with Eric Goldreyer

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Short-term rentals have matured fast. But many operators are still stuck paying rising distribution costs while losing control of the guest relationship. In this episode, Eric Goldreyer, hospitality entrepreneur and founder of BedandBreakfast.com, former co-founder of TurnKey Vacation Rentals, and creator of Savvy, joins Brian to unpack what’s happening behind the scenes in vacation rental distribution. Eric has built, scaled, and sold companies in the space. He also owns and operates a 20-key boutique hotel outside Austin, giving him both strategic and ground-level insight into hospitality...

info_outline Nathan Biller on How to Evaluate ADU Opportunities: MREIC 2026 Speaker Spotlight show art Nathan Biller on How to Evaluate ADU Opportunities: MREIC 2026 Speaker Spotlight

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is joining us at the 2026 to break down what real estate investors need to know about ADU development in today’s market. Nathan is a real estate investor, infill developer, ADU specialist, and Co-Founder of My Backyard Build. Based in Grand Rapids, he helps homeowners and real estate investors add housing through small-scale, zoning-aligned development. His work combines practical operator experience, a finance background, and active involvement in local housing policy and planning. In this conversation, Nathan explains what an accessory dwelling unit actually is, why ADUs are becoming...

info_outline Boring but Profitable: How Midwest Workforce Housing Beats Hype Markets with Jeremy Yost show art Boring but Profitable: How Midwest Workforce Housing Beats Hype Markets with Jeremy Yost

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Many Sunbelt markets that once dominated headlines are now facing oversupply, rising expenses, and compressed returns. Meanwhile, much of the Midwest is quietly doing the opposite — holding occupancy, stabilizing rents, and delivering durable cash flow. In this episode, Jeremy Yost, Navy veteran and CEO with over $244M developed across 56 properties and 2,000+ units, shares why his disciplined Midwest strategy continues to perform through volatile market cycles  Jeremy focuses on workforce housing, market-rate multifamily, Litech developments, assisted living, and hospitality — all...

info_outline Creative Financing in 2026: Zachary Beach’s MREIC Speaker Spotlight show art Creative Financing in 2026: Zachary Beach’s MREIC Speaker Spotlight

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Zachary Beach is next up in our 2026 MREIC Speaker Spotlight series. Zachary breaks down why creative financing is becoming more important in today’s market. As CEO and Partner of , Zach shares how real estate investors can structure deals without relying solely on traditional bank loans, large down payments, or personally guaranteeing debt, and why those strategies are gaining momentum as interest rates remain elevated and more sellers need flexible solutions. Zachary previews what attendees will learn in his MREIC session, including how to buy and sell creatively, how to create multiple...

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The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference (MREIC) is back April 27–28, 2026 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and this year’s theme is Thrive.

This quick special announcement features Erika Farley, Executive Director of the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan (RPOAM), breaking down what’s new, who it’s for, and why you should lock in your ticket now. (Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference)

You’ll hear how the 2026 agenda is built around systems, real-world strategy, and operating resilience, including major focus on AI integration and a grounded economic outlook for 2026 that investors can actually use. (Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference)

Conference Theme

Thrive, with a clear emphasis on “Where Strategy Meets Systems” and building portfolios that can perform in changing market cycles. (Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference)

What we cover in this conversation

  • Why “Thrive” matters right now and what attendees should expect to walk away with

  • AI keynote with Steve Brown (former executive at Google DeepMind and Intel) and what practical AI strategy looks like for investors and operators

  • Economic forecast keynote with Dr. Paul Isely (GVSU) and why it’s consistently one of the most packed sessions 

  • Featured speakers and what they’re known for (private equity, tax and legal, multifamily, commercial, missing middle housing) 

  • Networking, kickoff reception, vendors, and sponsor support that make the event worth showing up for 

Featured speakers mentioned

  • Steve Brown (AI keynote) 

  • Dr. Paul Isely (2026 economic outlook keynote)

  • John Burley, Mark Kohler, Anthony Chara, Paul Moore, Nathan Biller 

Key agenda focus areas (2026 “Thrive” framework)

  • Smart Systems and AI Integration

  • Market Outlook and Economic Data

  • Operational Risk and Compliance

  • Capital and Acquisitions Strategy

  • Sustainable Growth and Scaling

  • Advanced Portfolio Management 

Networking and Add-on Experiences

  • MREIC Kickoff Reception: Sunday, April 26, 2026 (5:00–7:00 PM). Included with registration, RSVP required, space limited. 

  • Private Keynote Strategy Forum: limited capacity add-on for deeper discussion (conference registration required). 

Hotels and Lodging

Discounted conference hotel options include the Amway Grand Plaza (connected to DeVos Place) and the JW Marriott Grand Rapids (short walk). Book through the official hotel block. 

Pricing Note

Super Early Bird pricing runs through January 31 and pricing increases February 1. (Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference)

Quick timestamps (approx.)

  • 00:00 Conference dates, location, and why this matters

  • 00:40 Theme: Thrive in Every Market

  • 01:00 AI keynote and why it’s front and center

  • 02:00 Economic outlook with Dr. Paul Isely

  • 02:40 Speaker lineup and topic variety

  • 05:00 Networking and kickoff reception

  • 06:00 VIP and deeper access opportunities

  • 08:00 Sponsors, vendors, and early pricing

Register

Lock in your seat at midwestreiconference.com. (Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference)