Cincinnati, OH — October 30 – November 2, 2025

This year’s National Real Estate Investing Summit brought together the best minds in real estate at the Great Wolf Lodge in Mason, Ohio — and it didn’t disappoint. For four packed days, investors from across the country came ready to learn, adapt, and make the deals that will shape the next wave of real estate success.

Hosted by OREIA (Ohio Real Estate Investors Association), this 40-year tradition remains the Midwest’s biggest and most respected investor gathering. From high-level keynotes to hands-on workshops, it offered one clear message: what worked two years ago won’t work tomorrow — but the right strategies still win big.

The Market Has Changed — and So Have the Rules

Interest rates, insurance costs, and property taxes are all up. Margins are tighter. But this year’s Summit made one thing clear: there’s opportunity everywhere for those willing to adjust.
Sessions focused on:

• Creative deal structures — seller financing, sub-to, lease options, and partnerships.

• Emerging asset types — shared housing, mid-term rentals, and notes.

• Tax-smart investing — strategies for keeping more of what you earn.

• AI and automation tools — streamlining lead generation, property analysis, and marketing.

For Greater Dayton REIA members, these sessions hit home. The conversations around co-living and mid-term rentals are especially relevant as more investors shift toward steady, flexible income instead of quick flips.

Networking That Actually Matters

Hundreds of attendees, vendors, and national speakers turned the hallways into deal central. It wasn’t just about exchanging business cards — it was about building real, lasting connections.

Dayton investors made their presence known, forming new partnerships and bringing back insights that could change how we invest locally.

If you’ve never been to the Summit, consider this your nudge. The ROI from just one conversation could be bigger than any seminar fee.

Key Takeaways for GDREIA Members

1. Creativity Wins.
Flippers are fighting for scraps; creative financing and flexible rentals are where the momentum is.

2. Relationships Are Assets.
In this market, your network is your net worth. Partnerships, private lenders, and reliable contractors are the new foundation.

3. Learn Fast, Act Faster.
The best investors are students first. Workshops like “Tax-Free Investing with IRAs,” “Mastering Mid-Term Rentals,” and “Raising Private Money” drew standing-room-only crowds — proof that learning pays.

4. The Midwest is Hot.
Cincinnati, Dayton, and Columbus are on national investors’ radar. Cash flow still beats appreciation here, and Summit attendees know it.

What’s Next

Greater Dayton REIA will be hosting a Post-Summit Mixer in November where attendees can share what they learned and swap new contacts. We’ll also release a “Top 10 Insights from the Summit” PDF for members — so even if you couldn’t make it, you won’t miss out.

Next year’s Summit will return to Cincinnati in late October 2026, and we plan to send an even larger Dayton delegation. Mark your calendars — this is one event that pays for itself.

In Closing

The 2025 Summit reminded us that change isn’t the enemy — stagnation is. The investors who thrive next year will be the ones willing to evolve, collaborate, and stay curious.

Greater Dayton REIA is already on that path. Let’s keep the energy going, keep the deals moving, and keep Dayton on the map as a powerhouse of smart, creative investors.

📍 Greater Dayton Real Estate Investors Association (GDREIA)
Connecting, educating, and empowering Dayton investors since 1989.
www.gdreia.com