
GATEWAY TO FREEDOM 2025
We are back! Join us in St. Louis this October for the 2025 Gateway to Freedom Real Estate Investor Conference. Building on the past two incredible events, this year’s conference promises to be even better and packed with value. Network with like-minded individuals and learn from top real estate investors!
We are back! Join us in St. Louis this October for the 2025 Gateway to Freedom Real Estate Investor Conference. Building on the past two incredible events, this year’s conference promises to be even better and packed with value. Network with like-minded individuals and learn from top real estate investors!




Welcome
Know More About Gateway to Freedom
We are back! Join us in St. Louis this October for Gateway to Freedom Real Estate Investor Conference 2025. Building on the incredible past two events, this year’s conference promises to be better than ever and packed with value. Network with like-minded individuals and learn from top real estate investors!

- Top experts will cover various real estate strategies, including wholesaling, rehabbing, rental properties, and MORE.
- The conference offers networking opportunities with industry leaders and like-minded investors.
WHERE IS THE EVENT :
Hollywood Casino & Hotel, 777 Casino Center Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63043
WHEN IS THE EVENT :
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Sunday, October 12, 2025
Welcome
Know More About Gateway to Freedom
Join us in St. Louis this October for the 2024 Gateway to Freedom Real Estate Investor Conference. This year’s event is bigger, better, and packed with value. Network with like-minded individuals and learn from top real estate investors!
- Top experts will cover various real estate strategies, including wholesaling, rehabbing, and rental properties.
- The conference offers networking opportunities with industry leaders and like-minded investors.
Rich Groves
Rich Groves
WHERE IS THE EVENT :
Aviator Hotel & Suites 6921 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63125
WHEN IS THE EVENT :
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Sunday, October 12, 2025
01.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with like-minded investors, industry professionals, and potential business partners. Build valuable relationships that can lead to new opportunities and collaborations.
02.
Learn from Experts
Gain insights from top industry leaders on the latest real estate strategies, market trends, and investment tips. Our experts will share their knowledge and experience to help you succeed.
03.
Comprehensive Sessions
Attend in-depth presentations and panel discussions covering topics such as wholesaling, rehabbing, rental properties, and more. These sessions are designed to provide practical, actionable information.
04.
Investment Strategies
Discover new and effective investment strategies to diversify and grow your real estate portfolio. Learn about innovative approaches and proven techniques from successful investors.
05.
Real-World Case Studies
Learn from real-world case studies and success stories in real estate. Understand the challenges and solutions experienced by others to better navigate your own investment journey.
06.
Exclusive Resources
Access exclusive resources, materials, and tools that can enhance your knowledge and skills. Gain a competitive edge with insider information and expert guidance.
Meet Your Host
Bringing Together Extensive Expertise, Deep Passion, and Exceptional Leadership to Provide Unmatched Insights and Elevate Your Real Estate Investment Journey at the Gateway to Freedom Conference
HOST
- Creative Real Estate
Rich Groves, a real estate investor since 2005, co-founded Metro STL Homes in 2013. Balancing his corporate trainer role, he’s completed over 100 transactions in assignments/wholesaling, buy and holds, and fix & flips. Since 2017, he hosts monthly real estate meetups in St. Louis, offering valuable insights to new and experienced investors. Rich is dedicated to highlighting the investment potential in St. Louis.
Rich Groves, co-founder of Metro STL Homes, has over 100 real estate transactions since 2005. He also hosts monthly meetups in St. Louis, sharing expertise in assignments, wholesaling, and fix & flips, and is passionate about boosting local investments.
Event Schedule
List of Planned Events For Gateway To Freedom Freedom
Day 1: October 11 (Morning) *Times subject to change
Skip the long line and take advantage of the early check-in available for our VIP ticketholders
- Check-in opens for all ticketholders.
- Kick-off the full conference and dive into the beginning of various real estate investment strategies with expert-led presentations. Throughout the day, these sessions will cover a variety or REI topics, including: wholesaling, rehabbing, and buy & hold techniques, offering practical advice and real-world examples to enhance your investment portfolio.
- Come back after the networking break for a expert-led presentation and a panel discussion. Throughout the day, these sessions will cover a variety or REI topics, including: wholesaling, rehabbing, and buy & hold techniques, offering practical advice and real-world examples to enhance your investment portfolio.
- Take a much needed break and network with a purpose to make connections.
- VIP Ticketholders, speakers, and sponsors are welcome to enjoy the special themed break snacks








Day 1: October 11 (Afternoon) *Times subject to change
- VIP ticketholders, speakers, and sponsors are invited to enjoy a themed catered lunch while networking with fellow investors, speakers, and industry professionals. This is an excellent opportunity to build relationships, share experiences, and explore potential collaborations.
- General Admission ticketholders are free to grab lunch from a nearby restaurant of have it delivered from GrubHub, DoorDash, etc. in order to use the time to maximize your networking opportunity.
- Come back after lunch and networking to more expert-led presentations. Throughout the day, these sessions will cover a variety or REI topics, including: wholesaling, rehabbing, and buy & hold techniques, offering practical advice and real-world examples to enhance your investment portfolio.
- Take a much needed break and network with a purpose to make connections.
- VIP Ticketholders, speakers, and sponsors are welcome to enjoy the special themed break snacks
- Come back after the networking break for an expert-led panel discussion and speaker presentations. Throughout the day, these sessions will cover a variety or REI topics, including: wholesaling, rehabbing, and buy & hold techniques, offering practical advice and real-world examples to enhance your investment portfolio.
- Take a much needed break and network with a purpose to make connections.
- Come back after the networking break for a expert-led presentation and a panel discussion. Throughout the day, these sessions will cover a variety or REI topics, including: wholesaling, rehabbing, and buy & hold techniques, offering practical advice and real-world examples to enhance your investment portfolio.








Day 2: October 12
(Morning)
*Times subject to change
- Greeting everyone back to the conference for the final day and providing an opportunity for attendees to share their biggest takeaways from the day before.
- Kick-off the conference and dive into the beginning of various real estate investment strategies with expert-led presentations. Throughout the day, these sessions will cover a variety or REI topics, including: wholesaling, rehabbing, and buy & hold techniques, offering practical advice and real-world examples to enhance your investment portfolio.
- Take a much needed break and network with a purpose to make connections.
- VIP Ticketholders, speakers, and sponsors are welcome to enjoy the special themed break snacks
- Come back after the networking break for a expert-led presentation and a panel discussion. Throughout the day, these sessions will cover a variety or REI topics, including: wholesaling, rehabbing, and buy & hold techniques, offering practical advice and real-world examples to enhance your investment portfolio.
- VIP ticketholders, speakers, and sponsors are invited to enjoy a themed catered lunch while networking with fellow investors, speakers, and industry professionals. This is an excellent opportunity to build relationships, share experiences, and explore potential collaborations.
- General Admission ticketholders are free to grab lunch from a nearby restaurant of have it delivered from GrubHub, DoorDash, etc. in order to use the time to maximize your networking opportunity.








Day 2: October 12
(Afternoon)
*Times subject to change
Come back after lunch and networking to more expert-led presentations. Throughout the day, these sessions will cover a variety or REI topics, including: wholesaling, rehabbing, and buy & hold techniques, offering practical advice and real-world examples to enhance your investment portfolio.
- Take a much needed break and network with a purpose to make connections.
- VIP Ticketholders, speakers, and sponsors are welcome to enjoy the special themed break snacks
Come back after the networking break for an expert-led panel discussion and speaker presentations. Throughout the day, these sessions will cover a variety or REI topics, including: wholesaling, rehabbing, and buy & hold techniques, offering practical advice and real-world examples to enhance your investment portfolio.
It has been a full two days, or 2-1/2 days for our Platinum ticket holders. At this time, we will say a few words and wrap up the conference. Thank you for attending!








Our Speakers
General Admission Ticket
$499
$149
- Access to all speaker sessions
- Discounted Hotel Rooms (Frist Come)
- Coffee, Tea, and Water (all day)
- General Admission Seating
EXCLUSIVE OFFER!
V.I.P. Ticket
$999
$349
-
Early Check - In
- Premium Reserved Seating
- 2 Drink Tickets to Saturday Evening VIP / Speaker / Spnsor Networking Mixer
- VIP / Speaker / Sponsor Themed Breakfast & Lunch Both Days
- VIP / Speaker / Sponsor Themed AM & PM Breaks Both Days
- Event T-Shirt
- Event Swag
( 325 / 500 ) Available seat
General Admission Ticket
$499
$149
- Access to all speaker sessions
- Discounted Hotel Rooms (First Come)
- Morning Coffee, Tea, and Water all day)
- General Admission Seating
( 325 / 500 ) Available seat
EXCLUSIVE OFFER!
VIP Ticket
$999
$349
- All benefits of General Admission, plus..
- Early Check-In
- Premium Reserved Seating
- VIP / Speaker / Sponsor Themed Breakfast & Lunch Both Days
- VIP / Speaker / Sponsor Themed AM & PM Breaks Both Days
- Exclusive Saturday Evening VIP / Speaker / Spnsor Networking Mixer
- Event T-Shirt
- Event Swag
( 325 / 500 ) Available seat
The Gateway to Freedom Real Estate Investor Conference is an annual event in St. Louis designed for real estate investors. It features expert-led presentations, panel sessions, networking opportunities, and a half-day business intensive workshop (for Platinum ticketholders) all to help attendees learn, grow, and succeed in their real estate endeavors.
The conference is ideal for both new and experienced real estate investors looking to enhance their knowledge, network with industry professionals, and gain valuable insights into various investment strategies.
Topics include Wholesaling/Assignments, Rehabbing (Fix & Flips), Rental Property Strategies, Land Investing, BRRRR Method, Short Sales, Raising Private Money, Women in REI, SOPs & Processes, Creative Financing Strategies, and Finance & Lending. These workshops and panels will provide practical advice and actionable strategies for all attendees.
You can register for the Gateway to Freedom Real Estate Investor Conference by visiting our official website and following the registration instructions. Early registration is recommended as spots may be limited.
In addition, VIP ticketholders are invited to stay after the sessions on Saturday for an exclusive networking Mixer along with our sponsors, speakers, and other VIP ticketholders.
Yes, we offer discounts for group registrations. Please visit our website or contact our registration team for more details on group rates and discounts.
While we recommend attending the entire conference for the full experience, you can choose to attend specific sessions or workshops. Registration options are available on our website.
We are committed to ensuring the safety of all attendees. The conference will follow all local health guidelines and safety protocols, including social distancing, sanitization, and mask requirements.
GET IN TOUCH
CONTACT US FOR FURTHER INFORMATION!
Hollywood Casino & Hotel
777 Casino Center Dr, St Louis, MO 63043
Phone Number
(314) 675 - 0044
Email Address
gateway@g2free.com