
What we’re about
The SWFL REIA is the premier source for Real Estate Investing education and networking. The SWFL REIA is different in the Real Estate Investing world in that we do not do information product sales. Our content rich meetings focus on Real Estate Investing via collaboration with like-minded Real Estate Investors sharing their own experiences. The SWFL REIA is on the cutting edge of data gathering and analysis of the housing market and foreclosures. Our Analysis and Trend reporting has made the SWFL REIA an expert source for the media and set standards by which the housing market is analyzed and trended within the industry. Our members are Real Estate Investors, Real Estate Agents, Title Agents, Insurance Agents, Landlords, Property Managers, Wholesalers, Rehabbers, Note Buyers, Hedge Fund Managers, Bulk Asset Purchasers, Foreclosure and Probate Investors. Come and network! Our Motto: Knowledge withheld is Knowledge wasted. The number one key to being successful in real estate investing is? To understand what you are there to do! From our experience, this is the most critical phase. If you have a clear plan it is easier to deploy capital while still operating within a margin of safety. The SWFL REIA is the premier place to understand what you are here to do, in relation to real estate investing! We look forward to meeting you at a meeting soon! http://swflreia.com/
Upcoming events
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Building Wealth Without Losing It: Asset Protection for Real Estate Investors
Three Fishermen Seafood Restaurant, 13021 N Cleveland Ave, North Fort Myers, FL, US## SWFL REIA General Meeting
## When: 1/21/2026
## Topic: Building Wealth Without Losing It: Asset Protection for Real Estate Investors
At this month’s meeting, a seasoned real estate attorney will break down what actually works when it comes to asset protection for investors. We’ll cut through the myths, internet “guru” advice, and boilerplate LLC setups to show you where real risk really lives—and how to structure around it before a problem arises.
## Speaker: Jennifer L. Fisher, Florida Bar Board Certified Real Estate Attorney, J. Fisher Law,PLLC
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Jennifer is a highly skilled Florida Bar Board-Certified Real Estate Lawyer with experience in complex commercial real estate transactions, land use, and commercial leasing. Her areas of practice include real estate acquisitions and dispositions, entitlements, commercial financing, public-private partnerships, and commercial lease agreements.
After Hurricane Ian, Jennifer worked closely with clients pursuing Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding for affordable housing and public facility projects. Through her expertise in contract negotiations, she strives to identify and align the goals of all parties involved, proactively addressing potential challenges before they become significant issues.
Jennifer also takes pride in her community involvement. She serves as Chair of the Board for Southwest Florida GWI Housing, Inc., which provides housing and services to the elderly and permanently disabled. Additionally, she is the Secretary of the Board of Governors for the Real Estate Investment Society (REIS), serves on the board of the Pine Manor Improvement Association, and is a member of the City of Fort Myer Local Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
An advocate for professional development, Jennifer helped create the Advanced Real Property Certification Academy, which prepares attorneys for the Florida Bar Real Estate Board Certification Exam. She has also contributed to various task forces for the Lee County School District.
Originally from the mountain town of Red River, New Mexico, Jennifer relocated to Fort Myers in 2005 after graduating magna cum laude from Biola University in Los Angeles. She went on to earn her law degree from Ave Maria School of Law in Naples, FL, where she graduated at the top of her class with a full tuition scholarship. Jennifer, along with her husband, Josh, and their three children, enjoy being active members of the Southwest Florida community and are passionate about building a better future for generations to come.
### Location: Three Fishermen Seafood Restaurant
Address: 13021 N Cleveland Ave, North Fort Myers, FL 33903
## Click here for membership information
Free for SWFL REIA members
Non-Members are $45.00
Please email reia.swfl@gmail.com to RSVP
### Schedule of events for the SWFL REIA General Meeting.
### 5:30 Doors Open/Networking
### 6:30 Program Begins with a Mastermind Session about the current market and deal engineering.
### 6:45 Featured Speaker begins.
### Members get in FREE!
### Non-members: $45 at the door
### Enjoy light bites, self-serve non-alcoholic drinks, and a cash bar to keep the networking flowing.
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