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About MN REC
The Minnesota Real Estate Club hosts free monthly real estate investing events in the Twin Cities, on Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, currently at 7500 Flying Cloud Dr in Eden Prairie. Each event is a moderated panel of active investors and operators followed by open networking. No membership and no fees.
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The Great Real Estate Reset
Grant Johnson, Jado Hark, Pam Becker, Ricky Cheath
You'll Learn:
- How the new consumer actually buys, and what that changes about your next deal
- Where lending and title have shifted, and how to keep those changes from wrecking your timelines
- The tactics quietly failing in this market, and what is replacing them
- How sharp operators are rebuilding their playbook for what comes next
Takes 30 seconds • No cost • Open to everyone
Grant Johnson
Founder & Team Leader, Grant Johnson Group, Real Brokerage, Realtor
Jado Hark
Realtor with Compass and leader of The Elite Team
Pam Becker
Regional VP of Growth and Business Development – Legacy Title
Ricky Cheath
Banking Executive | Entrepreneur | Servant Leader | Leadership & Performance Coach | Motivational Speaker
See What You've Been Missing
Real people. Real deals. Real events.
Event Speakers
Learn From Real Operators
Every speaker is an active investor in the Twin Cities, no theory, no fluff.
Alexandra Haider
Founder, Financially Free LLC & Northern Lights Management
Brian Slipka
Founder and Leader of True North
Dan Huber
Transworld Business Advisors
Danny Truong
DT Realty Group
Grant Johnson
Founder & Team Leader, Grant Johnson Group, Real Brokerage, Realtor
Jado Hark
Realtor with Compass and leader of The Elite Team
Jeremy Dyer
VP of Capital Formation, Rise48 Equity
Jim Schaefer
MSP Mortgage
Kurt Pauley
Real Estate Professional
Matt Faschingbauer
Founder and Managing Principal, Corporate Advancement Resources
Pam Becker
Regional VP of Growth and Business Development – Legacy Title
Reda Ransom
Founder of ELEVATED,
Ryan Schroder
President and Host, MN REC
Todd Phillips
Tax Attorney
Xiomara Santos
Flipper
Alexandra Haider
Founder, Financially Free LLC & Northern Lights Management
Brian Slipka
Founder and Leader of True North
Dan Huber
Transworld Business Advisors
Danny Truong
DT Realty Group
Grant Johnson
Founder & Team Leader, Grant Johnson Group, Real Brokerage, Realtor
Jado Hark
Realtor with Compass and leader of The Elite Team
Jeremy Dyer
VP of Capital Formation, Rise48 Equity
Jim Schaefer
MSP Mortgage
Kurt Pauley
Real Estate Professional
Matt Faschingbauer
Founder and Managing Principal, Corporate Advancement Resources
Pam Becker
Regional VP of Growth and Business Development – Legacy Title
Reda Ransom
Founder of ELEVATED,
Ryan Schroder
President and Host, MN REC
Todd Phillips
Tax Attorney
Xiomara Santos
Flipper
Artemisa Boston
#1 in MN Transactions
Chris Missling
Executive Vice President, GJG Commercial
Daniel Kurkowski
CEO, Obsidian Group; CIO, Onyx Strategic Partners
Dusten Hendrickson
CEO, Mailbox Money Real Estate & Private Equity
Hattie Jo Johnson
Hard Money Lender
James Faillettaz
Founder and CEO of Verus Praedium Holdings
Jesse Mills
Deal Creator Academy
Joe Schwartzbauer
Broker
Luke Hafstad
CEO, Wachieve Inc.
Nathan Opatz
Real Estate Investor & Educator
Paul Gilliam
VP, Minnesota Home Guys
Ricky Cheath
Banking Executive | Entrepreneur | Servant Leader | Leadership & Performance Coach | Motivational Speaker
Thomas A. Rishovd, CFP®
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor
Tom Gould
Branch Manager of Strategy & Systems at Fairway Home Mortgage
Artemisa Boston
#1 in MN Transactions
Chris Missling
Executive Vice President, GJG Commercial
Daniel Kurkowski
CEO, Obsidian Group; CIO, Onyx Strategic Partners
Dusten Hendrickson
CEO, Mailbox Money Real Estate & Private Equity
Hattie Jo Johnson
Hard Money Lender
James Faillettaz
Founder and CEO of Verus Praedium Holdings
Jesse Mills
Deal Creator Academy
Joe Schwartzbauer
Broker
Luke Hafstad
CEO, Wachieve Inc.
Nathan Opatz
Real Estate Investor & Educator
Paul Gilliam
VP, Minnesota Home Guys
Ricky Cheath
Banking Executive | Entrepreneur | Servant Leader | Leadership & Performance Coach | Motivational Speaker
Thomas A. Rishovd, CFP®
Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor
Tom Gould
Branch Manager of Strategy & Systems at Fairway Home Mortgage
Brad Smith
Owner, iBuyMSP
Corey Wright
Legacy Wealth Group
Daniel Matajira
Partner / Investor Relations, Equity Growth Capital
Goran Vejzovic
Tono's Pizzeria
Ian Colville
CEO, Carpathian Capital Management
Jeffrey R. Peterson
President, CPEC1031
Jessie Houlihan
Onyx Strategic Partners
Joey Brehm
Partner, Tillstone Partners
Manoj Moorjani
Top-Producing Business Broker
Nick Matti
Cofounder, Quantum Capital Real Estate
Rafik Moore
Brait Capital
Ricky Collins
Founder of The Startup Hussle
Todd Dexheimer
Multifamily Syndicator & Investor
Travis Johnson
Owner, MN Nice
Brad Smith
Owner, iBuyMSP
Corey Wright
Legacy Wealth Group
Daniel Matajira
Partner / Investor Relations, Equity Growth Capital
Goran Vejzovic
Tono's Pizzeria
Ian Colville
CEO, Carpathian Capital Management
Jeffrey R. Peterson
President, CPEC1031
Jessie Houlihan
Onyx Strategic Partners
Joey Brehm
Partner, Tillstone Partners
Manoj Moorjani
Top-Producing Business Broker
Nick Matti
Cofounder, Quantum Capital Real Estate
Rafik Moore
Brait Capital
Ricky Collins
Founder of The Startup Hussle
Todd Dexheimer
Multifamily Syndicator & Investor
Travis Johnson
Owner, MN Nice
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The People Behind MN REC
PresidentRyan Schroder
Real estate entrepreneur and founder of Fuze Real Estate, building a vertically integrated platform spanning brokerage, property management, construction, and mortgage.
Vice PresidentAndrea Nemetz
With a background spanning both mortgage loan origination and real estate, Andrea brings a well-rounded perspective on deals, financing, and what investors truly need to succeed.
Event CoordinatorDaniel Ferrusquia
Licensed real estate agent and active investor specializing in working with investors, from acquisition to exit. Helps clients analyze deals, structure creative offers, and scale their portfolios through strategic, numbers-driven transactions.
Event MarketingNouman Abbas
AI Systems Architect at Fuze Real Estate, contributing to various real estate projects and community growth.
What Investors Are Saying After Just One Event
"I get the most out of it because I go consistently and form relationships. I have gotten most of my business out of this group for years. Do not have to do any advertising or running around."
Igor Boz
MN REC Member
Attending since 2019
"I have been a club member for more than 10 years and am a member of a few other real estate investing groups as well. MN REC is unique in that it is a fun place to learn and connect without being sold extra courses."
Andrew Eisenhart
MN REC Member
Attending since 2014
"I came to my first event not knowing anyone and left with three new connections and a lead on my first deal. The community here is genuinely welcoming and everyone wants to see you win."
Taylor Mason
MN REC Member
Attending since 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Minnesota Real Estate Club free?
Yes. Every event is free. Sponsors cover the costs, and there is no membership.
When does MN REC meet?
Monthly on a Thursday evening, 6:00 to 8:00 PM. See the events page at /events for the next date.
Where are events held?
Events are currently held at 7500 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie, MN.
Who should attend?
Real estate investors, agents, lenders, operators, and anyone getting started. All experience levels are welcome.
What happens at an event?
About an hour of moderated panel Q&A with active local operators, followed by networking.
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