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At Long Island's Real Estate Investors Expo, you’ll get actionable insights from local investors who’ve built successful portfolios. Whether you're just starting out, struggling to find deals, or looking to scale, this event will provide the tools, strategies, and connections to grow your business

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Saturday, July 26th, 2025 | 9am to 4:30pm

Holiday Inn, Plainview, NY 11803

Unlock the Secrets to Real Estate Success at Long Island's Real Estate Investors Expo!

Join us for a full day of actionable learning and networking with local investors who are already successful in your backyard. Whether you’re just starting out, struggling to find deals, or looking to scale, this event will provide you with the proven local strategies that are working in today’s market.

Throughout the day, you’ll learn how to secure funding, find profitable deals, scale your portfolio, and much more. You’ll have the chance to network with like-minded investors, gain actionable insights, and leave with practical tools you can apply immediately to your real estate business.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn what’s working locally and gain the confidence you need to take your business and income to the next level. Reserve your seat today to start building your real estate future!

What’s in Store at Long Island's Real Estate Investors Expo:

🎤 Learn from Industry Experts: 18+ breakout sessions and expert panels.

🤝 Build Valuable Connections: Meet 300+ professionals ready to make deals happen.

🛠️ Discover 20+ Vendors: Tools and services to grow your real estate business.

🎯 Actionable Strategies: Learn how to secure funding, close deals, and grow your portfolio.

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Event Program

Belinda A. Barresi: Short Sale Investing

9:00am to 10:00am - Ballroom A

Join Belinda Barresi, a Go Asset Inc. realtor, at the Real Estate Investors Expo for expert insights on short sale investing in Long Island. Learn to identify, negotiate, and profit from distressed properties. Belinda shares strategies for navigating lender approvals, maximizing ROI, and complying with NY laws. Perfect for new and seasoned investors!

Belinda A. Barresi

Wholesaling 101 - Step by Step Guide on How to get your First Wholesale Deal

9:00am to 10:00am - Ballroom C

Discover the essentials of real estate wholesaling in this action-packed session. Learn what wholesaling is, where and how to find deals, and follow a step-by-step breakdown of the entire process. Gain insights into the mindset of a successful wholesaler, effective negotiation strategies with motivated sellers, and how to find buyers for your deals. Plus, uncover strategies to scale your wholesale business and achieve lasting success in real estate.

Ralph Germain - Germain Realty investment Group, LLC

How to leverage traditional financing to turn your home into a wealth building machine!!

10:10am to 10:50am - Ballroom A

Learn the tricks on house hacking by utilizing the cheapest money out there, including grants and 100% financing. Discussion on affordable renovation lending options. Also, how to leverage equity to build a portfolio. Having trouble qualifying? Check out these non-traditional mortgage products that will blow your mind!

John Palumbo - Movement Mortgage

Your REI Business on Steroids: Scaling Your Business to 7 Figures

10:10am to 10:50am - Ballroom C

Learn how to take your wholesaling and rehab business to the next level in 2022! In this session, you'll learn how to remove yourself from the business to get more deals done and turn your real estate business into a real company. We'll discuss where to find the deals, how to go to market, how to hire and delegate, and how to be the maestro of a well-oiled machine so you can learn what it takes to scale your revenues from a 5-figure business to a 7-figure business.

Shomail Malik - Apex Capital Group

Health & Wellness Real Estate Investing

11:00am to 11:40am - Ballroom A

Join us at the expo to hear Russ Brag, owner of Exera Asset Management, explore Health & Wellness Real Estate Investing. With deep expertise in real estate, Russ will share how wellness-focused properties, like eco-friendly homes and luxury retreats, drive strong returns. Drawing from his work with Brag Stays’ lakefront rentals, he’ll offer strategies for investing in properties that blend profitability with sustainable, health-conscious living. Don’t miss this chance to learn about creating wealth through wellness-driven real estate!

Russ Brag - Brag Stays

How to build a real estate portfolio fast with the BRRR strategy

11:00am to 11:40am - Ballroom C

Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance and Repeat (BRRR)… Is the name of the game to build a rental portfolio fast.. Who do numbers have to look like and who are the best lenders to work with to make it all happen?

Joel Kraut - BRRRR Loans

Turning Real Estate Investing into a Successful Business

11:50am to 12:30pm - Ballroom A

Join Carl Schiovone, with over 35 years as a Business Coach and 40+ years in real estate investing, to transform your real estate activities into a thriving business. Learn to shift from a "worker bee" mindset, balance working "in" and "on" your business, and create a scalable foundation. Discover SMART goals, daily action plans, and strategies for skill development, risk mitigation, and time management. Build a robust business infrastructure, optimize your value proposition, and develop a network to drive success. Navigate market challenges with a clear blueprint for growth. Don’t miss this high-energy session to ignite your entrepreneurial journey with a solid Business Plan!

Carl Schiovone, Carl Schiovone & Associates Real Estate Coaching Inc.

Deal-Making Magic: Funding Real Estate with Little to No Personal Capital

11:50am to 12:30pm - Ballroom C

Unlock the secrets to funding your real estate deals with minimal or no personal capital in this dynamic session led by Matthew Weber of Alpha Funding. Matt will guide you through innovative financing strategies, including leveraging creative funding solutions and structuring deals to maximize returns without putting your own money on the line.

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, this session will provide you with actionable insights and real-world examples that can help you take your real estate investing to the next level. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to turn financial limitations into lucrative opportunities!

Matthew Weber - Alpha Funding

How to find good contractors, qualify them and manage them

12:50pm to 1:40pm - Ballroom A

He previously lived in Bayside, Queens, before relocating to Philadelphia to pursue real estate opportunities. Philadelphia is an emerging market, making it an attractive place to invest, but it can be challenging to find reliable, high-quality contractors. Join this session to learn how Albert finds, qualifies, and evaluates his contractors.

Albert Wu - Oakland Lakes

Wholetailing and Killing it!

12:50pm to 1:40pm - Ballroom C

How to make more money in real estate by implementing the wholetailing strategies vs leaving money on the table by wholesaling. Learn when is the right time to wholetail and how to structure the financing to acquire the property.

Nick Tang

The Essential Ingredient for Scaling Your Real Estate Portfolio

1:50pm to 2:30pm - Ballroom A

Join Tony Award-winning producer and real estate investor Matt Picheny as he shares how creativity and collaboration fuel success in real estate. Drawing from his journey managing 10,000+ apartments and producing Broadway hits, Matt reveals strategies for uncovering hidden opportunities, adding value to properties, and scaling passive income. Attendees will gain actionable insights to think outside the box and thrive in today’s market.

Matt Picheny - Picheny

Birddogging vs Wholesaling vs Flipping

1:50pm to 2:30pm - Ballroom C

Join Larry Wagner, co-founder of Leave The Key Homebuyers, at the 2025 Real Estate Investors Expo. With 30+ years in finance and real estate, Larry will break down bird dogging, wholesaling, and flipping. Learn how bird dogging finds deals for fees, wholesaling assigns contracts for profit, and flipping renovates for high returns. Discover each strategy’s risks, rewards, and capital needs to boost your investing game.

Larry Wagner - Leave the Key Homebuyers

Buying short sales and flipping short sales

2:40pm to 3:20pm - Ballroom A

I will talk about how to source deals and how to get them approved for steep discounts. Along with the above I will also talk about how to flip them for huge profits with little to no money!

Willie Dolinko - Sharp Realty Solutions

Become a Private Lender: Unlock Double-Digit Returns Annually

2:40pm to 3:20pm - Ballroom C

Discover the power of private lending and unlock double-digit annual returns through real estate opportunities! In this guide, we break down the essentials of private lending, from understanding the basics to mastering the paperwork. Learn how to structure loans, secure your investments with proper documentation, and maximize profits while minimizing risks. Whether you're new to lending or looking to boost your returns, this step-by-step approach will help you confidently fund real estate deals and build wealth. Start your journey to financial success today!

David Tran

How to Source Deals in Today's Market

3:30pm to 4:10pm - Ballroom A

Join Nick Tang, veteran investor and NY/NJ/Philly REIA founder, at the 2025 Real Estate Investors Expo. Learn to source off-market deals with proven tactics like probate leads and cold calling. Master wholesaling, flips, and profit maximization with minimal capital.

Nick Tang

How to Start Investing Out of State

3:30pm to 4:10pm - Ballroom C

Learn how to overcome the (imaginary) fear of investing out of state today, while using teams, tools and lenders as a helping hand in the process – When money is just not enough, become a great problem solver to locking in your out of state deal. With secrets to keeping a cool mindset, negotiations and examples of deal flow!

Yarik Didenko