About us
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/
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Stopped at the Finish Line: The 6-Inch CO Problem
Three Fishermen Seafood Restaurant, 13021 N Cleveland Ave, North Fort Myers, FL, USThe doors will open at 11:00 AM, allowing you to enjoy your meal and engage in valuable conversations. Use this opportunity to build connections, exchange ideas, and establish professional relationships. The formal meeting starts at noon.
## Stopped at the Finish Line: The 6-Inch CO Problem
## Speaker: Rick Shaffner, Managing Director at Saltwater Properties, LLC
Stopped at the Finish Line: The 6-Inch CO Problem
- Rick Shaffner with Saltwater Properties did everything right. Permits were approved. The building was completed. The finish line was in sight. Then everything stopped—six inches short.
In this case study, a newly constructed condo building was denied a Certificate of Occupancy over a six-inch elevation discrepancy. After prior approvals and sign-offs, the project hit an unexpected wall at the worst possible moment: completion.
This is not just a story about one project. It is a real-world breakdown of how small technical details, shifting interpretations, and municipal processes can create major financial and operational risk.
This session will walk through what happened, where things broke down, and what investors, builders, and agents need to understand to protect themselves before they ever get to the finish line.
No theory. No fluff. Just a hard look at how six inches can stop an entire deal.
Location: Three Fishermen Seafood Restaurant
Address: 13021 N Cleveland Ave, North Fort Myers, FL 33903
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Free for SWFL REIA members
Non-Members are $25.001 attendee- Rick Shaffner with Saltwater Properties did everything right. Permits were approved. The building was completed. The finish line was in sight. Then everything stopped—six inches short.
What should you consider before starting up a Fund
Three Fishermen Seafood Restaurant, 13021 N Cleveland Ave, North Fort Myers, FL, US- When: 5/20/2026
## Topic: What should you consider before starting up a Fund
At this month’s meeting
### Topic: What should I consider before starting up a Fund
Speaker: Mario Dattilo
As CEO of Equity Growth Inc., I’ve made it my mission to identify, acquire, and manage great real estate investments for my capital partners. I take pride in the extensive due diligence process we follow for every single deal so that we can ensure that our partners are always getting the best opportunities that we can find. As your partner, I can confidently say that my team and I at Equity Growth will do whatever is necessary to make sure that you not only receive great returns in the deals you participate with us in… But you’re also kept up-to-date on exactly what’s happening in each deal so you’re confident that your capital is being taken care of.
## Location: Three Fishermen Seafood Restaurant Address: 13021 N Cleveland Ave, North Fort Myers, FL 33903
## Schedule of events for the SWFL REIA General Meeting.
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5:30 Doors Open/Networking
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6:30 Program Begins with a Mastermind Session about the current market and deal engineering.
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6:45 Featured Speaker begins.
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Members get in FREE!
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Non-members: $45 at the door
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Enjoy light bites, self-serve non-alcoholic drinks, and a cash bar to keep the networking flowing.
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Become a member today! Click here for more information.
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