Real Estate Investment Forum Deal Room: Five Star Conference | 2025

Connect with investors, operators, lenders, service providers, and strategic partners—all in one place.
Access an inventory of 100+ turnkey properties not publicly listed, available for sale at up to $50K below market value.
Gain insider strategies from seasoned panelists who have navigated market shifts and built resilient, profitable portfolios.

Opportunities like this don’t come around often—and seating in the REIF Deal Room is limited.

Learn more about the Real Estate Investment Forum below and secure your spot at the Five Star Conference today.

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
8:30 AM - 9:25 AM																REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT FORUM: First Things First: Fireside Chat + What Every Investor Need to Know Now Kicking off REIF with a powerful fireside chat between Ed Fay and event host, Bryan Lysikowski, unlocking fresh insight into the investment landscape, capital trends, and aset class shifts. From CRE volatility to SFR strength, this session will help you think bigger and act faster. Start with the intel that drives smarter decisions. Bryan Lysikowski, President, Property Services Division \| Fay Group/Genstone Ed Fay, CEO \| The Fay Group
9:25 AM - 10:15 AM																REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT FORUM: Seizing the Shift: 5 Proven Tactics to Source, Acquire & Scale SFR Portfolios What should you be buying right now, and how? This session unpacks the sourcing strategies, inventory types, and capital considerations behind today’s top-performing portfolios. Whether you're chasing REO, Turnkey, or BTR - this panel helps you pick your play. Barry Owens, Chief Strategy Officer \| Black Dome Services Brandon O'Briant, Executive Vice President \| AssetVal Zach Lemaster, Chief Executive Officer \| Rent To Retirement Charles Tassell, State Director \| Rural Development -OH, USDA Sanket Kumar, CEO and co-founder \| Honeycomb
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM																REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT FORUM: Creative Capital: Lending Strategies That Unlock More Deals Whether you're growing or pivoting, capital makes it happen. This panel breaks down nontraditional solutions to fund your next deal - even in today's uncertain rate environment. Think beyond the bank to unlock the deal. Tim Herriage, CEO \| Ternus Caroline Gim, REO Broker \| Expert Real Estate & Investment Mark Burch, BDM \| Temple View Capital Robert Jayne, Head of Originations, Construction Lending \| Kiavi Samer Kuraishi, President and Founder \| The ONE Street Company and ONE Street Commercial Properties
1:15 PM - 2:05 PM																REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT FORUM: Scaling from 10-100 Doors: Tech, Teams, and Tough Lessons From solo landlords to full-stack operators, this panel dives into what it really takes to scale. Hear how others overcame growth hurdles, chose tech wisely, and built teams that deliver. Grow smarter. Grow faster. Sebastian Stofenmacher, Broker \| Edgestone Real Estate Rochelle Jones, Broker Owner \| Aplomb Real Estate Norris Bishop, Broker \| Norris Bishop Realty Trish Beeman, Regional Vice President - Atlanta \| Fay Servicing John Watt, VP, REI Program Manager \| Unitas Financial Services
2:05 PM - 2:55 PM																REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT FORUM: Unlocking Hidden Profits: Revenue Plays You're Probably Missing Every door should be making you more. This session breaks down untapped monetization opportunities for operators ready to think beyond rent checks. Profit is in the margins, if you know where to look. Paul Boudier, Agent \| Keller Williams Melanie French, CEO \| RR Living Ben Turner, Partner \| CoFounder \| Invest with Roots Bryan Jenkins, President, Property Management \| Fay Group/Genstone DD Garzon, Co-Founder of PM Business Implementors and President-Elect of NARPM \| Skyline Properties Group, Inc.
2:55 PM - 3:45 PM																REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT FORUM: 5 Essential Strategies for SFR & BTR Success: Source, Rehab, Manage, Exit From the first bid to final exit, this panel walks through the exact steps top SFR and BTR operators use to grow. Whether you’re acquiring REO, optimizing a rehab, or building a platform, these 5 strategies will sharpen your edge. Master the full SFR playbook. Zach Bassett, COO \| Property Masters Inc Ren Richards, Senior Director of Strategy \| Seek Now Eric Delgado, Director \| MCM Capital Tauheed Siddiqui, CEO \| TAAS Investments LLC Dan Brady, VP Acquisitions / Dispositions \| ILE Homes
3:55 PM - 4:50 PM																REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT FORUM: Your 5-Star Edge: Mastermind Breakouts + Expert Host Introduction Before we break into peer-led mastermind tables, meet the expert facilitators who guided today’s sessions. Then roll up your sleeves for interactive small groups designed to turn insight into action. Leave with solutions, not just notes.