FLREIA Mission Statement
“We are a membership-driven organization that offers expert speakers, informational sponsors, investor-friendly business vendors, instructional workshops and networking socials to assist real estate investment professionals in making profitable investment decisions. We strive to maintain a positive relationship with our community and its’ leaders. The FLREIA provides its’ members the opportunity to network with other investors, receive a world-class real estate investment education, obtain advice and support. The FLREIA hosts dynamic speakers who are experts in their investment field both locally and from all over the country.”
FLREIA History
FLREIA was launched in May, 1998 and is co-hosted by National Speaker, Broker and Investor, Sharon Restrepo, and her husband, Juan Restrepo, National Speaker, Investor and Business Training Coach. The couple trains and invests in foreclosed and distressed investment properties. The FLREIA has continues to serve its’ members the best this business has to offer, including superior training, rewarding benefits and services, and the support that makes them a success.
FLREIA Biography
Additionally, Juan & Sharon Restrepo are co-founders and officers of REIP the Rewards®, a national online membership driven organization, providing real estate educational resources and a unique publication specifically designed for the real estate investment professional.
Juan has been investing in distressed real estate for nearly a decade and is President of 21st Century Investors, an investment firm dedicated to acquiring commercial property. He is also CEO of the residential real estate investment firm, 5th Ave Financial Group, which he operates with his wife, Sharon. His experience and flare for vision make him the perfect CEO of HomeRescueSolutions.com, a marketing company designed for investors to reach and obtain seller leads.
Sharon has been investing in foreclosed and distressed real estate for over a decade and a half and a nationally-acclaimed real estate educator for nearly ten years, specializing in hot topics such as investing in foreclosures and short sales. She is President of 5th Ave Financial Group, a successful real estate investment firm which specializes in wholesaling distressed real estate to investors; Broker and President of 32 West Realty, a distinguished real estate brokerage catering to the real estate investor; President of HomeRescueSolutions.com, a marketing company designed for investors to reach and obtain seller leads. She shares these endeavors with her husband, Juan whose leadership skill and ability make them a success.