Who Are We

We are your voice to help share ideas and interests in representing you and all real estate business interests that in the past has been unrepresented with various levels of government in Virginia.

Board of Directors

Frederick Krauss, President

Frederick Krauss has lived in the Richmond Virginia area for over 50 years. He is a graduate of Pacific Western University with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. He is a retired engineer with the Virginia Department of Transportation. With his wife Marie, they have been investing in real estate for over 20 years. They built a rental portfolio around long term rentals as well as flipping properties and providing private lending to investors. He serves on a number of boards including the King William Board of Equalization and various home owners associations. Fred coaches investors and has a monthly Landlord meetup. Working with other investors Fred was instrumental in the creation of the Virginia Real Estate Investors Alliance to provide investors a voice with local, state and federal legislators.

Carly Niño, Vice President

Carly was born and raised in Portsmouth, VA, and currently resides in beautiful Goochland County with her husband Eddie and son Levin. She holds a B.S.B.A. from Old Dominion University (International Business/Spanish) and is a 2008 graduate of William and Mary Law School. Protecting investor’s legacies for their families is her driving force in serving as Vice President of the Alliance. Carly participates in multiple areas of investing, including renovations, wholesaling, private lending, and mid-term rentals. Her current focus is on managing and growing her mid-term rental portfolio. In addition to investing, she offers legal consulting services on real estate investment strategies and paperwork, including private lending and creative deal structuring. She is also host of a newly formed Women Real Estate Entrepreneurs mastermind and is a firm believer in the power of small-scale investing to change women’s lives.

Olatokunbo Oni, Treasurer

Olatokunbo Oni is a seasoned real estate investor and broker with a wealth of experience in both residential and commercial sectors. In 2008, he founded Cr8tive Realty, a brokerage firm that has since become known for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence. His expertise and keen understanding of the real estate market have enabled him to successfully navigate and thrive in various economic climates, earning him a reputation as a reliable and strategic professional in the industry.

In 2019, Olatokunbo expanded his influence in the real estate community by establishing the Greater Richmond Real Estate Investors Association (REIA). This Non -profit organization serves as a platform for networking, education, and collaboration among real estate professionals in the Richmond area. Through Greater Richmond REIA, Olatokunbo has fostered a supportive environment for both new and experienced investors, providing valuable resources and insights to help them achieve their investment goals. His leadership and dedication to the growth and development of the real estate community continue to make a significant impact in the region.

Nate Dobbins

Nate Dobbins has been a full time investor for over (5) years.  He currently has a heavy focus on commercial real estate investments in the greater Fredericksburg, VA region.  He founded and facilitates the Fredericksburg Real Estate Investor meetup which meets monthly and averages 70 amazing investors in attendance.  He is on the Board of Directors for the Fredericksburg Area Builders Association and is heavily involved in other networking organizations in the area.  Nate also consults for The Riphean Group which is a Venture Capital firm focused on Merger and Acquisition work with Government Contracting companies with a National Security focus, Hospitality management through their (4) restaurants, and commercial real estate projects via acquisition and development.  He enjoys helping business owners and investors succeed and spending time with his wife and (3) children.

Lindy Pond

Lindy specializes in providing the best possible service to all her customers and business partners. With over 20 years’ experience in the mortgage banking industry, she has the knowledge and experience to help match the right product/program to fit a client's situation. An active member of Virginia Mortgage Bankers Association Board, Lindy spends a lot of time with her industry partners in educating the mortgage community throughout the state.

In addition to her career, she has two great children and a beautiful farm where she spends time with family and friends.

Rich Lennon

Executive Director

Teresa Younger

Teresa earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia, followed by a Master of Arts in teaching from the University of Southern California.

Teresa’s first real estate investment was the purchase of an apartment in New Jersey’s Gold Coast, which doubled in value by the time she married nearly 25 years ago. Today, she lives in west-central Virginia's Shenandoah Valley with her husband and daughter in Central Virginia.

She is committed to successfully navigating through VREIA’s startup with a focus on stability, growth, and innovation. Teresa’s approach is rooted in empathy, strategic foresight, and an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. She looks forward to collaborating with the board, staff, and community to build a resilient and thriving future for the organization.

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