Welcome to Missoula Real Estate Meetup
The Missoula Real Estate Meetup has three main goals:
1. Learn more about the Missoula Market
2. Make authentic connections
3. Share strategies and information
As always, there will be no selling of any products or services, and it's always free to attend.
We meet the third Tuesday of every month at the Highlander, at 6:00 PM. We usually have 20-30 attendees.
If you're interested, enter your email below, and we'll send you an invite.
Upcoming Speakers
We always start with a guest speaker that has been recommended by a member as an experienced and connected member of the Missoula Real Estate industry (Ex. property manager, developer, agent, title insurance, lawyer, home insurance, etc.). There is usually between 15-30 minutes of a presentation, then some question and answer time. We spend the rest of the time making friends, drinking beer, discussing deals, and potential partnerships. Our upcoming speakers are below:
Jen Thorne- March 18th
Safe Home Montana
Jen is an expert in environmental testing services, specializing in Montana’s unique real estate regulations. She helps investors navigate water quality, radon, mold, asbestos, and lead testing, ensuring compliance and protecting property value. Her talk will provide actionable insights on due diligence, risk mitigation, and optimizing investments in Montana’s real estate market.
Jennifer Fauque
Loan Officer- Churchill Mortgage
Jennifer Fauque is a seasoned loan officer with extensive experience in financing investment properties. She specializes in Debt-Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) loans, a unique lending option designed specifically for real estate investors. DSCR loans focus on a property's cash flow rather than the borrower’s personal income, making them a powerful tool for investors looking to scale their portfolios. Jennifer will break down how these loans work, what lenders look for, and how to structure deals to maximize borrowing potential.
In addition to DSCR loans, Jennifer will also cover construction lending, detailing financing options for ground-up builds, renovations, and value-add projects. Whether you’re an experienced investor or just starting out, she’ll provide key insights on loan requirements, common pitfalls, and strategies to secure financing in today’s market.
Tyler Ware
Real Estate Investor – Multifamily & Industrial
Tyler Ware is a seasoned real estate investor with a diverse portfolio spanning multifamily and industrial properties in both Missoula, Montana, and Connecticut. Over the years, he has built a successful investment strategy, leveraging market opportunities in different regions to grow his holdings.
In this talk, Tyler will share how he got his start in real estate investing, the lessons he learned along the way, and the strategies that have been most effective in scaling his portfolio. He’ll provide insights into acquiring and managing multifamily properties, identifying strong industrial investments, and navigating different market dynamics between Montana and the East Coast.
Whether you're looking to break into real estate investing or refine your existing strategy, Tyler’s experience offers real-world takeaways that you can apply to your own investment journey. He will also answer audience questions, making this an excellent opportunity to learn from a hands-on investor who has successfully built a portfolio in multiple markets.
Taylor Gentry
Panoramic Capital Partners: Senior Business Advisor
Taylor Gentry brings a deep financial background and strategic expertise to business and real estate development. With experience in investment banking, private equity, and CFO leadership, he has been involved in high-level decision-making for a range of companies and investment projects.
Taylor started his career in New York investment banking, executing mergers, acquisitions, and capital raises. He later worked in private equity, advising and investing in private companies across multiple industries. His expertise in financial markets, business analytics, and strategic growth gives him a unique perspective on real estate development.
In this talk, Taylor will share insights from the development projects he’s been involved in and discuss how investors can think from a macro perspective when analyzing opportunities. He’ll break down key factors in capital allocation, market trends, and long-term investment strategies, helping attendees better understand the broader forces shaping the real estate landscape.
The Missoula Real Estate Meetup Team
Dedicated to building a stronger Missoula Real Estate Community
Keith Miller: President
Founding Partner and Director of Operations of the Upslope Group. The Upslope Group LLC is a Missoula based Factory-Built Home Community Development Company. Our mission is to build entry level housing to allow our buyers to gain future equity, appreciation, and an opportunity to control their housing costs. Our success is built upon our development experience in the Missoula Valley, and a relentless focus on learning and executing the best practices in the Manufactured Home Community industry. Check us out at www.UpslopeGroup.com
I'm a former Middle School Teacher and 5th generation Montanan, and was born and raised in Missoula. I am passionate about building more housing for Missoula in a sustainable way to solve our housing crisis. I'm sharing what I'm doing openly so that more Missoulians can housing, and we can together solve this housing crisis in a sustainable way and build a walkable, bike-able Missoula.
I sincerely believe that converting garages to ADUs and building backyard townhouses is a potential solution to the Missoula housing crisis, because the core issue we have is low supply and high demand. By increasing the supply of housing, the demand will fall, and the rent increases that we are seeing will slow.
I donate more than 6 percent of my income to causes that improve the health of children, pregnant mothers, and families in low income communities. I am increasing my charitable contributions by 1% every year after that.
Learn more here.
Brady Potts: Vice President
Focused on small-multifamily and branching into larger buildings, he currently has 6 units and several projects underway. Believing in a holistic approach, Brady looks to meld the concepts of sustainability, profit, and community wellness into all his ventures. He's currently focused on multifamily acquisitions and sustainably-built development.
Ryan Frey
Senior Advisor
Ryan is a Founding Partner of the Upslope Group, as well as the experience owner of Saddle Mountain Construction. Ryan has been a General Contractor for over 24 years. Ryan has a wealth of experience in the building industry, and has won MBIA's Builder of the year. He is currently focused on building entry level housing to allow our buyers to gain future equity, appreciation, and an opportunity to control their housing costs. You can learn more at www.Upslopegroup.com.