Geoff Possley

Geoff is a part time buy and hold investor with investments in the Fox Valley and Sheboygan area. He is a full-time aircraft certification engineer for Gulfstream Aerospace in Appleton where he lives with his wife Laura and four children Carter, Madeline, Rowen and Brielle.

Geoff got started in real estate in 2005, with very little REI knowledge, when he purchased a single-family home with the plan to do a live-in flip over the next few years. After the bubble burst in 2008 his focus shifted from turning a profit to simply breaking even. This led Geoff to step away from real estate for a number of years until he discovered WiscoREIA in 2018 where he finally was able to acquire the knowledge and network that was necessary to be successful in real estate investing.  His goal is to use REI as a means to retire early from engineering.

Geoff currently invests in single-family and small multi-family properties that he operates as traditional rentals as well as short term furnished rentals. In his free time Geoff enjoys camping with his family, playing golf, snowboarding, hunting, and good beer.

Ryan Cotic

I am Ryan Cotic, grew up in the Milwaukee area in Southeast Wisconsin and have always had an entrepreneurial mindset. Even as a young child, I remember selling New Kids on the Block pins to my classmates in elementary school.

My journey took me to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where I studied History and Economics. This education provided me with an excellent foundation for working with diverse people and gaining a greater understanding of the world. It also exposed me to the dedication and hard work of my peers.

While in college, I purchased my first duplexes and quickly had to learn how to manage properties effectively. During the summers, I worked for several local landscaping companies, which sparked my passion for making yards and properties beautiful.

With this knowledge and enthusiasm, I started Great Lakes Landscape in the spring of 2009—with just one truck and a lawnmower—working 14-hour days, six days a week.

Today, our company has grown to include approximately 40 employees and contractors, serving over 3,600 customers across Southeastern Wisconsin. Great Lakes Landscape is now one of the largest snow and ice management companies in the region, servicing both residential and commercial properties.

In addition to the landscaping business, I have built a substantial real estate portfolio of approximately 20 properties, including single-family homes, industrial spaces, and small multi-family buildings. I plan to continue expanding this portfolio organically while exploring opportunities to scale into larger properties. My passion for real estate mirrors my passion for landscaping, and I find great synergy between both industries.

In my free time, I enjoy public speaking to educate others, boating, golfing, and networking with professionals in real estate and landscaping organizations.

I currently live in Menomonee Falls with my beautiful wife, Carolina, and our 2-year-old son, Ryan Jr. We love spending time outdoors and relaxing on our back deck while grilling.