National REIA Winter Cruise Conference
February 2 – 9, 2025
Sailing roundtrip from Maimi, FL to Perfect Day At CocoCay, Bahamas, Charlotte Amalie, St.Thomas & Philipsburg, St.Maarten
Sailing roundtrip from Maimi, FL to Perfect Day At CocoCay, Bahamas, Charlotte Amalie, St.Thomas & Philipsburg, St.Maarten
Join us for a week-long vacation-education-entertainment and networking forum for real estate investors!
We understand that as real estate investors, your days are often filled with managing tenants, properties, contractors, partners, and constantly being on call. That’s why we’ve meticulously planned this week to grant you a genuine reprieve from the daily hustle. Our conference schedule is packed with a variety of opportunities to not only unwind but also to engage deeply with fellow investors, gleaning valuable insights and forging new business relations.
You will find our schedule peppered with both leisure and learning. General sessions will be convened on each day we’re cruising through the crisp ocean waters, providing a perfect backdrop for growth and relaxation. While docked at exotic ports, you’ll have the freedom to soak in the ambience, bask in the local culture, or even network aboard with like-minded professionals.
To deepen your understanding of intricate real estate topics, we’ll be offering Break Out sessions in the evenings. These intimate gatherings allow for personalized attention and interactive discussions that are sure to enrich your investing acumen.
Conference fee is $299 per person or $399 per couple and includes the following
Cabin Pricing starts at:
**Pricing is based on Double Occupancy. Please contact our Travel Agent, Janis Baker directly at (386) 561-6249 for Single, Triple or Quad Cabin Pricing.
Session | Speaker | |
Sunday, February 2nd (Day 1) | ||
4:00 PM | Embark | |
5:30 PM | Main Dinner Seating | |
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Cruise Kickoff | |
Monday, February 3rd (Day 2) | ||
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Perfect Day At Cococay, Bahamas | |
5:30 PM | Main Dinner Seating (Formal) | |
8:00 PM–9:00 PM | Breakout Sessions | |
Tuesday, February 4th (Day 3) | ||
9:00 AM–10:30 AM | The Ultimate Passive Investor Endgame | Marc Halpern |
10:30 AM–11:00 AM | BREAK | |
11:00 AM–12:30 PM | Exploring the World of Assisted Living Investing | Isabelle Guarino |
12:30PM–2:00 PM | Lunch | |
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Legislative Update | Charles Tassell |
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Market Update:Market Update: Fact vs. Feeling | PANEL |
5:30 PM | Main Dinner Seating | |
8:00 PM–9:00 PM | Breakout Sessions | |
Wednesday, February 5th (Day 4) | ||
12:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Charlotte Amalie, St.Thomas | |
5:30 PM | Main Dinner Seating | |
Thursday, February 6th (Day 5) | ||
8:00 AM–6:00 PM | Philipsburg, St. Maarten | |
5:30 PM | Main Dinner Seating | |
8:00 PM–9:00 PM | Breakout Sessions | |
Friday, February 7th (Day 6) | ||
9:00 AM–10:30 AM | Winning with the Negotiation Stack | |
10:30 AM–11:00 AM | BREAK | |
11:00 AM–12:30 PM | SMARTketing | |
12:30PM–2:30 PM | Lunch | |
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Out of the Box Ideas for Cashflow | |
5:30 PM | Main Dinner Seating (Formal) | |
8:00 PM–9:00 PM | Breakout Sessions | |
Saturday, February 8th (Day 7) | ||
9:00 AM–10:30 AM | General Session- TBA | |
10:30 AM–11:00 AM | BREAK | |
11:00 AM–12:30 PM | General Session- TBA | |
12:30PM–2:30 PM | Lunch | |
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Grassroots Property Management | |
5:30 PM | Main Dinner Seating | |
Sunday, February 9th (Day 8) | ||
6:00 AM | Disembark |
Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel & Executive Meeting Center 3900 NW 21st Street Miami, Florida 33142 |
Room Block Start Date: February 01, 2025 |
Room Block End Date: February 02, 2025 |
Special group rate: $229 USD per night – Reserve your Room |
We will host a reception on 02/01/2025 at 5:30 PM and breakfast on 02/02/2025 at 9 AM. Shuttles will transport us to the port at 11 AM.
Get ready for a perception remixing, memory maxing mic drop — Symphony of the Seas® is all that and more. It’s your favorite onboard hits, including the ten-story test of courage, Ultimate Abyss℠ and twin FlowRider®* surf simulators, plus revolutionary firsts, like glow-in-the-dark laser tag. And deck-defying attractions aren’t the only things to look forward to when you sail onboard this Oasis Class ship. Symphony of the Seas® is also loaded with delicious ways to tempt your taste buds — like the gameday game changing Playmakers℠ Sports Bar & Arcade — and larger-than-life ways to stay, like the Ultimate Family Suite. Go get your thrill on.
Pricing is based on Double Occupancy. Please contact our Travel Agent, Janis Baker directly at (386) 561-6249 for Single Cabin Pricing.
To reserve your spot, simply click on the “Register” button and complete the cruise form that follows. A deposit of $500 per cabin is due at time of booking.
You will pay $500 at time of booking to secure your cabin. Final payments will be processed in October 2024.
No, this event is open to the public. A REIA membership is not required.
Yes! On your registration form you will have the ability to mark your cabin mate as attending or not attending. Our conference fee is $299 person or $399 per couple.
Yes! Select cabin types can accommodate up to 4 people. The agents at GoTravel will go over your options at time of registration. Just click the ‘register’ button above and complete the registration form to get started as these rooms tend to sell out.
As a solo cruiser, you have a few options when it comes to booking a cabin. One option is to register and select that you are willing to room with another cruiser from our group. Another option is to pay for for cabin as a Single. You pay the amount for two minus taxes.
The price of your cruise cabin includes:
The following services are not included in the cruise price:
If you have more questions about the Winter Cruise Conference, please email Lori Hudson at [email protected].
Day | Port of Call | Arrival Time | Depart Time |
Day 1 | Miami, FL (Embark) | 04:00 PM | |
Day 2 | Perfect Day At Cococay, Bahamas | 07:00 AM | 04:00 PM |
Day 3 | Cruising | ||
Day 4 |
Charlotte Amalie, St.Thomas | 12:30 PM |
08:00 PM |
Day 5 |
Philipsburg, St.Maarten | 08:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
Day 6 |
Cruising | ||
Day 7 |
Cruising | ||
Day 8 |
Miami, FL (Disembark) | 06:00 AM |
Isabelle Guarino is the COO of Impact Housing Group. She trains and coaches entrepreneurs and investors at the Residential Assisted Living Academy. With a background in Business Marketing and Communications, from interning at Walt Disney World to working at two Fortune 500 companies, she is a true leader in business development and operations. She is responsible for the creation and success of RAL National Convention, RAL National Association, Recovery Housing Academy, Pitch Masters Academy, and most of the Impact Housing Group’s companies.
Isabelle has spoken across the country and has been featured in magazines & articles nationally. She was named both “Future Leader” in the Senior Housing industry and “Top Senior Housing Influencer” under 30.
She is a sought-after coach and trainer for all things “RAL”! Isabelle’s mission is to positively impact 10,000,000 people through Residential Assisted Living, and carry on her father’s legacy by training investors & entrepreneurs how to “Do Good & Do Well”.
Marc Halpern of Part Time Investors LLC is a successful part-time real estate investor who has met all of his major life goals for happiness and financial freedom. In addition to his primary occupation as a chemist, Marc steadily increased his passive income and net worth through flipping, rentals and lease-options in LLC’s and self-directed 401k/Roth 401k’s. Marc integrates best practices and psychology in all his real estate investment strategies and has presented lectures on more than a dozen real estate topics that are now part of the “Smarter Investing” home study course. Marc has written four books on chemical technology and one book on real estate investing and is a frequent speaker at REIA’s in the Delaware Valley and around the country.
Jeffery S. Watson is an Ohio attorney with an active trial practice since 1991 and a real estate investor since 1994, specializing in both residential and commercial properties. He is a recognized expert in self-directed retirement account transactions and wealth protection. Jeff serves as general counsel to the National REIA and advises other national organizations representing over 100,000 investors. Since 2010, he has led a lobbying effort in Washington, DC for real estate investors, influencing key regulations on distressed property purchases and taxation. He also works with the Ohio Division of Real Estate on wholesaling compliance.