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Where Strategy Meets Systems.
In A Market Defined By Change, Success Isn’t About Surviving—It’s About Thriving.
The 2026 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference empowers real estate investors and housing providers to strengthen operations, embrace innovation, and apply smart systems that turn market shifts into opportunities.
Through forward-focused education, expert insights, and peer collaboration, MREIC 2026 equips investors to achieve sustainable growth, operational resilience, and long-term success no matter what the market brings next.
WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH
Build a strategy that holds up under pressure—with systems you can actually implement.
1. Sustainable Growth
Build business models that secure profitability and long-term stability.
2. Operational Resilience
Achieve strength that adapts, stay agile through changing laws, costs, and market trends.
3. Innovation & Smart Systems
Leverage data, automation, and digital tools to operate smarter, not harder.
What Attendees Are Saying.
Join the Investors Who Are Turning High-Level Strategy Into Tangible Success.
Real Results, Real Stories: See MREIC in Action.
Experts Defining What's Next.
Actionable Insights from Top Industry Authorities.
The AI Ultimatum: Keynote with Steve Brown
Steve Brown is a leading AI futurist, entrepreneur, and best-selling author who helps leaders turn AI disruption into competitive advantage.
In an industry facing radical transformation, learn how to build a winning AI strategy that fuels innovation and drives growth. Steve delivers the practical, forward-looking strategies real estate investors need to leverage intelligent machines and position their portfolios for the next decade of success.
AI Futurist and Former Executive at Google DeepMind & Intel
The Trusted Forecast: 2026 Economic Outlook
Dr. Paul Isely delivers the trusted economic analysis crucial for navigating today's unpredictable real estate market. His insights provide essential data on regional trends that empower investors to manage risk, find opportunities, and strategically build long-term stability and resilience amid market uncertainty.
West Michigan's Leading Economic Voice and Associate Dean, GVSU
By the Numbers
2
Days
Of Focused Strategy
10+
Experts
Delivering Valuable Insight
16+
Hours
Of Actionable Education
300+
Networking
Connections Made
What We’re Focused on in 2026
Six focus areas guiding the conference agenda.
SMART SYSTEMS & AI INTEGRATION
MARKET OUTLOOK & ECONOMIC DATA
OPERATIONAL RISK & COMPLIANCE
CAPITAL & ACQUISITIONS STRATEGY
SUSTAINABLE GROWTH & SCALING
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Hosted in the Heart of Grand Rapids.
MREIC 2026 is hosted at DeVos Place in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. The venue offers state-of-the-art facilities and is centrally located, providing seamless access to high-end dining, entertainment, and hotel options for your two-day strategic commitment.
303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
The Industry Voice You Trust.
MREIC is Proudly Hosted by The Real Property Owners Association of Michigan (RPOAM).
The Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan (RPOAM) is the state’s leading voice for real estate investors and housing providers. With more than five decades of proven impact, RPOAM has grown to become Michigan's largest—and one of the nation’s most respected—real estate investor associations, driving member success through leadership, education, and advocacy.