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  <title>Conference Announcement: Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference April 27–28, 2026</title>
  <description>The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference (MREIC) is back&amp;amp;nbsp;April 27–28, 2026 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and this year’s theme is Thrive. This quick special announcement features&amp;amp;nbsp;Erika Farley, Executive Director of the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan (RPOAM), breaking down what’s new, who it’s for, and why you should lock in your ticket now. (Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference) You’ll hear how the 2026 agenda is built around systems, real-world strategy, and operating resilience, including major focus on AI integration and a grounded economic outlook for 2026 that investors can actually use. (Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference) Conference Theme Thrive, with a clear emphasis on “Where Strategy Meets Systems” and building portfolios that can perform in changing market cycles. (Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference) What we cover in this conversation   Why “Thrive” matters right now and what attendees should expect to walk away with   AI keynote with Steve Brown (former executive at Google DeepMind and Intel) and what practical AI strategy looks like for investors and operators   Economic forecast keynote with Dr. Paul Isely (GVSU) and why it’s consistently one of the most packed sessions&amp;amp;nbsp;   Featured speakers and what they’re known for (private equity, tax and legal, multifamily, commercial, missing middle housing)&amp;amp;nbsp;   Networking, kickoff reception, vendors, and sponsor support that make the event worth showing up for&amp;amp;nbsp;   Featured speakers mentioned   Steve Brown (AI keynote)&amp;amp;nbsp;   Dr. Paul Isely (2026 economic outlook keynote)   John Burley, Mark Kohler, Anthony Chara, Paul Moore, Nathan Biller&amp;amp;nbsp;   Key agenda focus areas (2026 “Thrive” framework)   Smart Systems and AI Integration   Market Outlook and Economic Data   Operational Risk and Compliance   Capital and Acquisitions Strategy   Sustainable Growth and Scaling   Advanced Portfolio Management&amp;amp;nbsp;   Networking and Add-on Experiences   MREIC Kickoff Reception: Sunday, April 26, 2026 (5:00–7:00 PM). Included with registration, RSVP required, space limited.&amp;amp;nbsp;   Private Keynote Strategy Forum: limited capacity add-on for deeper discussion (conference registration required).&amp;amp;nbsp;   Hotels and Lodging Discounted conference hotel options include the Amway Grand Plaza (connected to DeVos Place) and the JW Marriott Grand Rapids (short walk). Book through the official hotel block.&amp;amp;nbsp; Pricing Note Super Early Bird pricing runs through January 31 and pricing increases February 1. (Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference) Quick timestamps (approx.)   00:00 Conference dates, location, and why this matters   00:40 Theme: Thrive in Every Market   01:00 AI keynote and why it’s front and center   02:00 Economic outlook with Dr. Paul Isely   02:40 Speaker lineup and topic variety   05:00 Networking and kickoff reception   06:00 VIP and deeper access opportunities   08:00 Sponsors, vendors, and early pricing   Register Lock in your seat at midwestreiconference.com. (Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference) </description>
  <author_name>Rental Property Owner &amp;amp; Real Estate Investor Podcast</author_name>
  <author_url>http://rpoaonline.org</author_url>
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