SWFL REIA

10/31/2026

Corporate Sponsor Spotlight: GUARDIAN LEGAL Dylan R. Shea, Esq.

Welcome to Guardian Legal—your premier choice for legal expertise in Southwest Florida. Specializing in asset protection and estate planning, real estate and business law, our boutique firm is committed to delivering personalized service and tailored solutions. Trust Guardian Legal to be your advocates, guiding you with integrity and expertise throughout the ever-changing legal landscape.

Business Website Address https://www.myguardianlegal.com/
Business Phone Number 239.530.4300

Dylan Shea is an experienced and knowledgeable attorney, he works with clients to develop comprehensive plans that secure their assets for present and future generations.

10/31/2026

Corporate Sponsor Spotlight Cross Roads Title

CrossRoads Title is a full-service title and real estate settlement provider that operates in Florida. With over 60 years of combined experience, CrossRoads Title has established itself as a trusted and reliable provider of title services in the real estate industry. Located in the heart of Cape Coral, Florida our team has been serving clients in the SW Florida area, including Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Naples, Sanibel, Lehigh Acres, Estero, Marco, Pine Island, Fort Myers Beach, including the Gulf Coast Region area and beyond. With a team of experienced professionals, we have built a reputation for delivering accurate and efficient title services to our clients.

https://crossroadstitlefl.com/about/

10/30/2026

📣 SWFL REIA CORPORATE SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

Coastal Funding was built by real estate operators for real estate operators. Founders David Diaz and Roger Lehman combined hands-on experience building and renovating thousands of Florida homes with institutional lending and capital-markets expertise.
Their goal is simple: make private lending faster, clearer, and more reliable.
What sets Coastal Funding apart?
✅ Direct access to capital with no broker chains
✅ Front-loaded underwriting with fewer last-minute surprises
✅ No re-trading after the term sheet
✅ Loan officers who understand construction budgets, draws, renovations, and job-site realities
✅ 94% of their loans close at the originally quoted price
Financing programs include:
🏠 Fix and Flip
Rates from 8.50%
Up to 92.5% LTC and 75% ARV
Up to 100% of the renovation budget
No prepayment penalty
🏗️ Ground-Up Construction
Rates from 8.99%
Up to 90% LTC and 70% ARV
Financing for land acquisition and vertical construction
🏢 Bridge Loans
Rates from 8.50%
Up to 80% LTV
Available for multifamily, mixed-use, and small commercial properties
🔑 DSCR Plus
Rates starting at 6.00%
Up to 80% LTV
Terms up to 30 years
Qualification based primarily on property cash flow, with no personal income documentation required
Whether you are flipping a house, building a spec home, acquiring a commercial property, or expanding a rental portfolio, Daniel Barres and the Coastal Funding team are ready to review your deal.
Daniel Barres
Chief Growth Officer
Coastal Funding
📧 [email protected]
📞 239-212-2896
🌐 Coastal-Funding.com
Please support the corporate sponsors who support SWFL REIA and help us continue providing education, networking, and resources to Southwest Florida’s real estate investment community.
Rates, leverage, and program terms are subject to borrower and property qualifications.

Fast, reliable nationwide private lending for real estate investors. Fix & flip, ground-up construction, bridge loans, and DSCR. Close in as few as 5 days.

10/30/2026

📣 SWFL REIA CORPORATE SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

Locally owned, women-owned, and serving Southwest Florida for more than 20 years, Appliance Discount Center offers affordable appliance solutions for investors, landlords, property managers, contractors, home flippers, and homeowners.
With more than 600 five-star Google reviews, their team has built a strong reputation for quality products, dependable service, and customer satisfaction.
They offer:
✅ New and open-box appliances
✅ Scratch-and-dent appliances
✅ Quality pre-owned appliances
✅ Warranty coverage
✅ Low-cost delivery
✅ Professional installation
✅ Removal and haul-away
✅ Appliance repair and ongoing service
Whether you need a single refrigerator for a rental property or appliance packages for multiple investment properties, Appliance Discount Center can help you find the right solution at a competitive price.
Fort Myers
11196 S. Cleveland Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Cape Coral
232 Del Prado Boulevard S.
Cape Coral, FL 33990
Contact Marcela Bernal
📞 (239) 826-9614
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://appliancediscountcenterfl.com
Thank you, Appliance Discount Center, for supporting SWFL REIA and Southwest Florida’s real estate investment community!

10/30/2026

Now Available: Deals, Disasters & Lessons Learned – October Meeting Replay -

Our panel of experienced Southwest Florida investors, Kevin D**g, Christian Fautz, Brendt Vitale, and Kevin Benito, shared real-world experiences from the 2026 market.

10/29/2026

NEW LOCATION! SWFL REIA Luncheon | Keep Your Rehabs on Time & on Budget -

Contractors don't show up. Materials cost more than expected. A two-month project turns into four months. Meanwhile, insurance, taxes, utilities, and financing costs keep adding up.

10/29/2026

📣 SWFL REIA CORPORATE SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT , J.V. Buggs Pest Control!

J.V. Buggs Pest Control is a trusted, family-owned and operated company that has proudly served Southwest Florida for more than 35 years. Owner Joe is certified in all pest control categories by the State of Florida, and the company is fully licensed and insured.
They specialize in helping real estate investors, landlords, property managers, and management companies identify, resolve, and prevent pest issues before they become bigger and more expensive problems.
Services include:
✅ General household pest control
✅ Rodent and wildlife control
✅ Flea, tick, and bed bug treatments
✅ Termite treatment solutions
✅ WDO and termite inspections for conventional and VA transactions
✅ Pre-construction termite treatments and final certificates
✅ Commercial and residential service at wholesale pricing
Free estimates, evaluations, and second opinions are available.
SWFL REIA members receive an additional discount when they mention the SWFL REIA group. Special consideration is also available for nonprofit organizations.
Using J.V. Buggs is like having your own pest control company!
🌐 www.jvbuggs.com
📧 [email protected]
📱 Mobile: 239-826-5892
☎️ Office: 239-541-9797
Thank you to J.V. Buggs Pest Control for supporting Southwest Florida’s real estate investing community!

10/29/2026

**The 2009 Housing Bottom Nobody Bought**

Everybody says they wish they had bought real estate in 2009. The problem is, when the opportunity was actually there, many were either too afraid to pull the trigger or financially unable to do so. Financing had dried up, credit was tight, and even investors who recognized the opportunity couldn't act on it.

The next great buying opportunity probably won't feel like one either.

At **SWFL REIA**, we focus on understanding market cycles, recognizing opportunities, managing risk, and positioning yourself financially to take advantage of opportunities when they appear.

Don't just look back at the opportunities you missed. Learn how to prepare for the next one.

**Join the SWFL REIA mailing list** to stay informed about local real estate trends, upcoming meetings, educational events, and investment opportunities.

https://swflreia.com/join-our-mailing-list/

**Recognizing an opportunity is one thing. Being in a position to act on it is another.**

10/29/2026

📣 SWFL REIA CORPORATE SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Kimberly DeCere of Groves Capital

Groves Capital is a family-owned lending business that works with homebuyers, homeowners, and real estate investors. For our members, their financing options include DSCR investor loans, fix and flip loans, bridge loans, commercial loans, new construction financing, and loans for short-term vacation rentals.

They also offer FHA, VA, USDA, conventional, and jumbo loans, along with refinancing and home equity options. Their team understands that every borrower and every deal is different.

Learn more or get in touch:
🌐 https://www.grovescapitalswfl.com/
📞 (239) 800-8907
📍 1706 NE 10th Terrace, Suite A, Cape Coral, FL 33909
Thank you, Groves Capital, for supporting the SWFL REIA community!

10/28/2026

Spotlight on a SWFL REIA Corporate Sponsor: Tom Nardone & Investor Addicts

Tom Nardone and Investor Addicts are longtime members of the real estate investing community, bringing investors together around networking, education, sharing ideas, and building relationships.

Right now, Tom is promoting the 2027 Investor Addicts Cruise, January 17–24 aboard Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas, departing from Galveston, Texas.

It’s seven nights of real estate education, networking, workshops and deal-making, mixed with plenty of time to actually get to know other investors while cruising the Western Caribbean.

If spending a week networking with other real estate investors sounds better than another conference room, check it out.

InvestorAddicts.com

Register for the 2027 Investor Addicts Cruise https://gotravelinc.formstack.com/forms/investor_addicts_2027?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Thank you to Tom and Investor Addicts for being a SWFL REIA Corporate Sponsor and supporting our local real estate investing community.

Join Investor Addicts, a community of creative real estate investors built around sharing, networking, education, and unforgettable travel adventures.