named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Educational Training
Programs led by professional real estate trainers and mentors covering investing techniques, financing, asset protection, and development strategies.
Networking Events
Regular meetings and gatherings that connect new and experienced real estate investors to share knowledge and build professional relationships.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 1 activity
- Advocates for real estate investors in local policyEngages in advocacy by participating in local panels on property management licensing, hosting speakers from housing advocacy groups, and building relationships with Rochester City Council members through event invitations to represent member interests.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Hosts annual member social eventsOrganizes and hosts annual social events including a Summer Picnic in August and a Holiday Party in December to foster community among members and their families at no additional cost.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Hosts regular networking and educational events for real estate investorsOrganizes and hosts monthly, biweekly, and weekly in-person and virtual events including Coffee Club meetings, DealMasters sessions, Buy Hold Manage meetings, and general membership gatherings to facilitate networking, education, and resource sharing among real estate investors in the Greater Rochester, NY area.
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Community Safety and Conduct Enforcement 1 activity
- Manages organizational conduct and membership standardsEnforces a code of ethics by reviewing complaints, suspending or expelling members who engage in gossip or negativity, and prohibiting unauthorized collection of contact information at events to maintain a positive and professional environment.
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Professional Training for Real Estate and Building Practitioners 1 activity
- Provides real estate investing education and supportOffers educational programming and resources for real estate investors of all experience levels, including training on investing techniques, financing, asset protection, and development through professional speakers and mentors.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Supports community service initiativesPartners with local organizations such as Epilepsy/Pralid and Open Door Mission to provide food baskets for holidays and serve monthly meals to 60–80 homeless individuals in Rochester.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$99K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$52K
expenses
Total expenses$92K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$55K
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Net assets$49K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +15.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 5
- BETH GALAGHER — DIRECTOR
- J BARRINGTON NELSON — DIRECTOR
- REBECCA LEBOWITZ ZUBER — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT NAPIER — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT TAYLOR — DIRECTOR
relationships · 39
Who they work with
- ANVO Property Management Partner — Vlad Mirochnik is a co-founding partner of ANVO Property Management and serves as Vice President of FFREIA.
- APTS of NY Partner — FFREIA supports APTS of NY through donations, volunteer hours, event endorsements, hosting speakers at events, and participation in annual fundraisers and lobby days.
- Acorn Collective Partner — Vlad Mirochnik is a co-founding partner of Acorn Collective and serves as Vice President of FFREIA.
- Avis Partner — Offers members discounted car rental rates through Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD).
- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Partner — Dee Thompson is a Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and serves as a part-time administrator for FFREIA.
- Bloom Communities Partner — Vlad Mirochnik is a co-founding partner of Bloom Communities and serves as Vice President of FFREIA.
- Budget Partner — Offers members discounted car rental rates through Budget Customer Discount (BCD).
- Build A Sign Partner — Provides members with special discounts on signage products.
- Clean Sweep Partner — Collaborating on the City of Rochester’s springtime street cleanup initiative to clean city streets and neighborhoods.
- Colleen Bracci Partner — Sponsor of Freedom First REIA
- Cost Segregation Services Incorporated Partner — Sponsor of Freedom First REIA
- Epilepsy/Pralid Partner — Partnered to provide holiday food baskets for 18 families in the Greater Rochester Area.
- Flower City Habitat of Rochester Partner — Collaborating to provide volunteer labor for building new homes in urban neighborhoods and encouraging member participation in home rehab projects near Habitat communities.
- Gallagher and Standard Property Management Partner — Sponsor of Freedom First REIA
- Glidden Partner — Sponsor of Freedom First REIA
- Go Big! Mentorship - Matt Drouin Partner — Bronze Vendor Sponsor 2023-2024 and volunteer for Freedom First REIA
- Go Bigger Sooner Partner — Vlad Mirochnik is a portfolio-scale advisor with Go Bigger Sooner and serves as Vice President of FFREIA.
- Greater Rochester, New York Government — Primary geographic area of operations and community engagement
- Home Depot Partner — Partners with Home Depot to offer a 2% rebate program for members.
- JD Chapman Agency Partner — Sponsor of Freedom First REIA
- Karl Weekes Partner — Sponsor of Freedom First REIA
- Lendmarq Partner — Sponsor of Freedom First REIA
- Marchioni & Associates Partner — Sponsor of Freedom First REIA
- Mr Landlord Partner — Karl Weekes is a long-time contributor and Certified Professional Landlord (CPL) through Mr Landlord, a national DIY real estate organization.
- National REIA Network — Freedom First REIA is a member of National REIA, providing access to national rebates, discounts, and resources.
- National REIA Network — Freedom First REIA members receive automatic membership in National REIA, granting access to national discounts and resources.
- National REIA Network — Member of the National REIA network, participating in shared resources and forums
- New York State Coalition of Property Owners and Businesses, Inc Network — Karl Weekes is a co-founder and former president of the New York State Coalition of Property Owners and Businesses, Inc, and a current member of FFREIA.
- On The Spot Cleaners Partner — Sponsor of Freedom First REIA
- Open Door Mission Partner — Supports by preparing and serving meals monthly to 60–80 homeless individuals in Rochester.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Driven Perception Shiftmethodology: community_perception_transformationBy engaging in visible, localized community improvement projects and collaborative outreach with civic entities, we build public trust and reframe the role of real estate investors as community assets, because sustained positive presence changes stakeholder narratives and policy reception.
- Education as Pathway to Financial Freedommethodology: education-and-knowledge-accessBy providing accessible real estate investing education, we enable individuals to achieve financial and personal freedom, because knowledge of wealth-building strategies directly empowers action and long-term economic independence.
- Peer-Led Knowledge Transfer Modelmethodology: peer_learning_and_mentorshipBy connecting new investors with experienced peers through structured forums, mentorship, and networking, we accelerate learning and improve investment outcomes because shared practical experience is more effective than theoretical education alone.