SARASOTA REIA ‘FIRST THURSDAY INVESTOR WORKSHOP’
October 2, 2025
FREE – ALL ARE WELCOME
This month we welcome special guest
Doug Smith of SWF Home Inspections.
“The Importance of Adding a Home Inspection to Your Investment Due Diligence”
Thursday October 2, 2025
6PM – 8PM
MALONEY FUNERAL HOME
(TURN AT SHERWIN WILLIAMS)
2401 CATTLEMEN ROAD
SARASOTA, FL 34232
Special thanks to owner Dean Maloney for hosting us
Questions? Call Ed Taylor # 941.315.8050
SHOULD YOU WISH TO JOIN US REMOTELY THIS FIRST THURSDAY MEETING WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE VIA ZOOM. THE ZOOM MEETING WILL BEGIN AT 6:30 PM
https://zoom.us/j/925511410?pwd=ZHJZQ3RDOFFwb2c3RTdJTWNxQ1pRdz09
Meeting ID: 925 511 410 Password: 113769
Tyler Austin is a real estate investor, and the founder of REISift a bootstrapped SaaS in Proptech helping real estate professionals close deals cheaper, faster, more consistently.
David Dey is a real estate entrepreneur who has been investing for over 20 years. He has been a part of over 2000 transactions ranging from single family residential, to multi family, commercial, industrial, land and development. His experience includes working with institutional investors and funds in acquiring inventory for their portfolio. David is a nationally known speaker and has been featured on national podcasts such as Flip Talk with Don Costa as well as publications such as The Real Deal and the Wall Street Journal.
Dhérby Laraque, widely recognized as “The Land Queen,” is a real estate investor, mentor, and aspiring developer who has revolutionized the way entrepreneurs wholesale land. Since 2020, Dhérby has closed over 1,000 land transactions across Florida, scaling her business figures.
James Lascara a leader in Tampa’s real estate sector, James is known for his entrepreneurial spirit and proven track record of founding and scaling multiple successful ventures. His businesses span residential, commercial, and investment-focused projects, which have positioned him as a key player in Tampa’s dynamic real estate market. James is the visionary behind the Elite Investor real estate meetup series, the Elite Investor Leadership Intensive, and the Elite Investor Mindset Group. These platforms serve as hubs for aspiring investors and business leaders, offering actionable insights into real estate investing, effective networking, and leadership development.


