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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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See all- Beyond Season: What the Data Says About What’s Next.Three Fishermen Seafood Restaurant, North Fort Myers, FL
## When: 6/18/2025
## Topic: Beyond Season: What the Data Says About What’s Next.
Jeff Tumbarello will dive deep into the post-season real estate landscape using real-time data and historical insights.
This isn’t guesswork. It’s boots-on-the-ground intelligence.
✅ Current sales and foreclosure trends
✅ What seasonality really means in 2025
✅ Inventory pressure and buyer behavior shifts
✅ Strategies for staying ahead in Q3 & Q4
Don’t speculate—strategize. Secure your spot now.## Speaker: Jeff Tumbarello, Director SWFL REIA, Broker/Owner Steelbridge Realty, Principal, Venture Investment Partners

Jeff Tumbarello is a seasoned Real Estate Broker and a respected leader in Southwest Florida’s real estate community. Originally from Stuart, Florida, Jeff’s journey brought him to SWFL following his service in the United States Marine Corps. He has since made it his home, where he resides with his wife, Cristina Tumbarello.
With a robust career spanning over two decades, Jeff has delivered market analytics and product modeling for capital markets and prominent private equity firms. He has played a key role in high-stakes transactions, including large-scale bulk asset acquisitions and distressed note sales. Since 2009, Jeff has excelled as a broker in commercial real estate, managing diverse projects such as expansive office complexes in Cape Coral, distressed gulf-access development sites in Naples, and major warehouse properties between Sarasota and Fort Myers. He remains a dynamic force in commercial leasing, leveraging his deep industry expertise.
A real estate investor since 1997, Jeff has engaged in nearly every facet of investment transactions, earning a reputation for versatility and insight. His thought leadership has positioned him as a sought-after expert, collaborating with media outlets including NPR, Bloomberg, Reuters, The Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, NBC, ABC, WINK, Fox, Fort Myers News-Press, Naples Daily News, Fort Myers Weekly, and Gulf Coast Business Journal on topics ranging from market statistics to foreclosure trends.
In 2003, Jeff co-founded the Southwest Florida Real Estate Investment Association (SWFL REIA) alongside three fellow investors, establishing a platform dedicated to education and networking for real estate professionals. He also served as a trainer and speaker for the Florida Housing Coalition, sharing his knowledge with a broader audience.### 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 $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.
### SWFL REIA Members are free, all others pay $25.00 at the door!
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