Acquiring Commercial Real Estate: July 2026 Panel Recap
Minnesota Real Estate Club , November 10, 2026
On July 9, 2026, three active commercial investors joined the Minnesota Real Estate Club to cover private capital, syndication, small group investing and due diligence for commercial deals.
Event at a glance
- Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026, 6:00 to 8:00 PM
- Location: 7401 Metro Blvd, Edina, MN 55439
- Format: moderated panel Q&A, followed by open networking
- Cost: free and open to the public
Moderated by Ryan Schroder, host of the Minnesota Real Estate Club and founder and owner of Fuze Real Estate.
The panel
- Alexandra Haider, founder of Financially Free LLC and Northern Lights Management. She started in 2018 as an agent and house flipper, scaled to 250 doors, then moved into mixed-use and strip mall acquisitions across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois and Ohio.
- Daniel Matajira, Partner and Director of Investor Relations at Equity Growth Capital, which invests in mobile home parks, RV parks and self-storage.
- Chris Missling, Executive Vice President of Commercial Investments at GJG Commercial with Real Broker, focused on multifamily, mixed-use and investment sales.
Read full bios on our speakers page.
What the panel covered
- How to find and underwrite commercial real estate deals
- Private capital and syndication strategies for commercial real estate
- Small group investing structures and how they work
- A due diligence checklist for commercial acquisitions
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
Watch the session
Recap videos and photos are on the event page.
Frequently asked questions
What is small group investing in commercial real estate?
Small group investing means a handful of investors pool their money to buy a commercial property together, usually through an LLC, so each person can own part of a larger deal than they could buy alone.
Who spoke at the July 2026 MNREC event?
Alexandra Haider of Financially Free LLC and Northern Lights Management, Daniel Matajira of Equity Growth Capital, and Chris Missling of GJG Commercial. Ryan Schroder moderated the panel.
Is the Minnesota Real Estate Club free to attend?
Yes. MNREC events are free and open to the public, thanks to our sponsors.
Where are MNREC events held?
Events are currently held in the evening at 7500 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie, MN. See upcoming events for the next date.