Minnesota Real Estate Investor Success Summit 2026
Gain an edge in a complex market with a full day of face-to-face networking, problem-solving, and expert strategizing at Minnesota’s largest real estate investor conference.
Join us on February 28, 2026
Sharpen your investing skills
Designed with two tracks for beginners and seasoned investors, the Minnesota Real Estate Investor Success Summit hones your advantage in a selective market by arming you with the tools to take confident, strategic action.
- $49 registration
- DoubleTree Hilton Park Place
- 8:30am—3pm, followed by coffee, conversation, & happy hour
Incredible Value
Why attend the Summit?
In 2026, investors aren’t losing money because they lack information. They’re losing money when the pressure of a tough market paralyzes action. Instead of waiting for certainty, the Summit will empower you to make better decisions—with help from experts and peers—so that you can act now. This event is brought to you by Pine Financial, the expert in disciplined capital strategies.
Discover
Hear from Minnesota market specialists and real estate experts.
Network
Connect with real estate professionals at the Pine Exchange Coffee & Conversation, followed by happy hour.
Get Inspired
End the day prepared to transform your financial future through real estate investing.
Choose from two curated tracks
Whether you’re just starting out in your career or are a seasoned investor looking to sharpen your strategy, the Summit is designed to deliver results through real-world examples, peer experience, and structured guidance.
For new investors
Start smart. Avoid costly mistakes.
You have a vision. But how do you actually get started? Taking action in the midst of uncertainty is tough, but it’s what sets a smart investor apart. Connect face-to-face with fellow investors and real estate experts to unpack common, costly decision errors and determine how to establish a career strategy that will carry you into your financial future.
- Source creative deals, even in uncertain markets
- Finance strategically and avoid overextension
- Structure your business and mitigate early-stage risk
For experienced investors
Strategize, optimize, and deploy capital wisely.
You know your edge. But how can you sharpen it? In this full day of networking and presentations, you’ll get the critical opportunity to connect with local professionals facing the same trade-offs and decisions you run into in your work. You’ll leave the Summit armed with out-of-the-box tools, new skills, and shared knowledge to make quality decisions.
- Structure complex deals in a shifting market
- Protect assets, control downside, and deploy capital wisely
- Sharpen judgment and leverage mindfulness to take your business to the next level
Industry Voices
Conference Speakers
Adam Hardy
Real Estate Investor since September 2006
Licensed National Bank Examiner in April 2009
Licensed Contractor since 2015
Left day job as CPA/tax accountant in August 2015 to pursue real estate
opportunities full time
Own and manage properties in the Twin Cities and Iowa
Single family, townhouses, Contract for Deeds, Self Directed IRA/HSA investments
Real estate consultant
Private Money Lender
Anthony Verch
Anthony Verch is an accomplished entrepreneur, real estate investor, and licensed general contractor with over a decade of experience in construction, property development, and business operations. He began his career restoring classic muscle cars before founding HC Revolutions, Inc. and later Mastery Builders, Inc., with projects that include single-family renovations, new construction, subdivisions, and multi-family, as well as long- and short-term rental properties.
From 2017 to 2025, Anthony was the owner of the Minnesota Real Estate Club, where he educated and mentored hundreds of investors while fostering strong industry partnerships. In 2019, he was sworn in as a City Councilman for Hampton, Minnesota, reflecting his commitment to leadership both in business and in the community.
Today, Anthony is a partner in the MAVJAM Group, where he focuses on operational systems, strategic growth, and organizational excellence across a diversified portfolio that includes retail and convenience stores, gas stations, mini-storage facilities, and a global chemical manufacturing company. Known for his practical insight, creative problem-solving, and results-driven leadership, Anthony brings real-world experience and actionable strategies to every audience he serves.
Corey Wright
Corey Wright is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and founder of Legacy Wealth Group, a nationwide community helping investors scale through education, tools, and real-world connections. He has completed 250+ personal real estate investing transactions and multiple seven-figure luxury flips while building one of the fastest-growing investor ecosystems in the Midwest. Through the Legacy Center, Corey is creating physical hubs where investors collaborate, learn, and do business. His mission is simple: help everyday people build generational wealth through smart real estate investing.
Jared Seidenberg
Kevin Amolsch
Maya Brown
Mike Jacka
Mike Jacka has been investing and working in the real estate industry for more than 30 years and has experience in all aspects of single family residential real estate. Starting out as a handyman, then getting his real estate license in 1992 to becoming a real estate broker and ultimately starting and running one of the largest and most successful REIA’s (Real Estate Investors Associations) in the country.
Mike has bought and sold hundreds of properties all over the country and in Canada as well as represented several hundred people over the years with a real estate license.
As an investor, Mike has been a landlord, rehabber, wholesaler and a private lender. Currently Mike specializes in structuring creative seller financing deals including Subject To, Lease Options, Contract for Deeds and Wrap Around Mortgages.
Nikita Zhitov
Nikita Zhitov is a commercial real estate investor and developer, based out of Raleigh, NC. Nikita began his career in real estate at the age of 18 when he acquired his first apartment building while still in high school. Since the beginning of his investment career, Nikita has acquired and/or developed hundreds of properties in the continental United States as well as overseas. His experience in the industry includes renovations of historic landmarks, ground-up construction of mixed-use multifamily projects, land entitlements, adaptive reuse of retail and industrial buildings, build-to-suit and ground lease transactions with national retailers, residential subdivision developments, condo conversions, and luxury housing construction.
In addition to his investments, Nikita has completed over 500 brokerage transactions earning a prestigious CCIM, SIOR and ALC designations. Nikita is the published author of an industry-specific book on commercial real estate – “Expandability of Investment Real Estate”. Nikita is a graduate of a prestigious North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics where endowed research program in Quantum Physics in 2024.
In 2022, Zhitov founded the Nikita Zhitov Foundation for Real Estate Education a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization that selects from student applicants to offer academic scholarship awards and pay for real estate training for North Carolina high school seniors to obtain their North Carolina broker’s license. In addition to mentoring and paying for commercial real estate school and licensing, the foundation offers a full scholarship to a selected student to attend an in-state college or university with a real estate business major or concentration.
Nikita is a recognized local business leader, philanthropist, and a motivational speaker. Nikita and his wife Kristina are young parents of two young kids, Lilya(3.5) and Timur (1). Nikita’s hobbies include spending time with family, meditation, reading, tennis, horseback riding, and classical music. Nikita is a private pilot and is fluent in Russian and English.
Rafik Moore
Sean Blomquist
“I learned one strategy that helped me build a $4.5M portfolio with $16K monthly cash flow. I was able to quit my job and achieve financial freedom.”
“This Success Summit is an amazing opportunity to learn, network and grow your business. I look forward to attending every year and you should too! Sign up now; you will be happy you did.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s included in the $49 registration fee?
- Full day of connection & education: Two unique tracks of expert presentations and breakout sessions from local real estate professionals
- Networking opportunities: Connect with fellow investors, industry professionals, and local experts during your sessions, as well as at the Pine Exchange Coffee & Conversation and happy hour
- Post-event happy hour: Join us after the Summit for a complimentary drink
- Q&A sessions: Get direct access to our expert speakers
- *Similar events typically cost $4000 elsewhere
Will the Summit be recorded?
No recordings will be provided – This is intentionally designed to be an in-person experience, where real estate professionals have the opportunity for face-to-face networking, sharing their experiences, and learning from one another.
In lieu of recordings, you will get:
- Access to speaker contact information for follow-up questions
- Networking opportunities to discuss content with presenters
Who can I contact with questions?
Contact us at info@pinefinancialgroup.com or visit www.pinefinancialgroup.com for more information.