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MAREI May Meeting: How to Source Real Estate Deals in 2025 with Troy Kearns

Live at the MAREI Real Estate Investor Meeting

– May 13, 2025 in Overland Park, KS

If you’re wondering how to find motivated sellers, off-market properties, or undervalued homes worth flipping or holding — this meeting is for you.

Sourcing real Estate Deals in 2025

Join MAREI and special guest Troy Kearns, a full-time real estate investor with over 20 years of experience, as he shares real-world strategies for sourcing profitable real estate deals in today’s market.

Whether you’re brand new to real estate investing or already doing flips, rentals, or wholesales — finding quality deals is still the most important (and most frustrating) part of the process.

At this month’s MAREI meeting, you’ll learn from Troy Kearns, a full-time investor who’s built a 7-figure real estate business across multiple markets by doing one thing exceptionally well: sourcing undervalued properties before the competition.

From boots-on-the-ground strategies to tech tools and creative tactics, Troy will walk you through how he’s finding deals in 2025 — and how you can too.

What Troy will be Sharing on Tuesday

roy went from broke to building a multi-million-dollar real estate portfolio—and he’ll show you how to:

Find motivated sellers and off-market deals in 2025
Use tech tools like driving-for-dollars apps to uncover hidden gems
Decide whether to flip, wholesale, or hold a property
Evaluate market value quickly and accurately
Know what to look for before buying a property
Get started with no money, little money, or grow faster if you’ve already done a few deals
Access the tools, knowledge, and mentors to scale your business

Who Should Attend

New real estate investors just getting started
Wholesalers looking for fresh lead sources
Flippers and landlords wanting more deal flow
Anyone trying to figure out their next step in real estate investing
Investors in the Kansas City area who want to grow their network and knowledge

Don’t Miss Out — Reserve Your Spot Today!

📍 DoubleTree Hotel – Overland Park, KS
🕕 Tuesday, May 13th | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

MAREI Master Class: How (and Why) to Create and Use Your Own Land Trust

You’ve probably heard of land trusts.

You may have even been told you should be using them.

But if you’re like most investors, your understanding stops somewhere between “I think they’re for privacy? Or maybe subject to deals?” and “Wait… are they even legal where I invest?”

Real World In plain english

This online masterclass will finally give you the plain-English, real-world education you need to start using land trusts the right way—for privacy, flexibility, and creative dealmaking.

Your guide is Todd Van Meter, a 30-year real estate veteran, homebuilder, and landlord who’s been teaching other investors about land trusts since before the internet was a thing.

He’s not an attorney—he’s a highly experienced investor who’s been successfully using land trusts for decades and knows how to explain them in a way YOU will understand, even if you’re brand new. Even if you’ve been confused by them before.

Here’s just some of what Todd will clear up:

What a land trust is (and what it isn’t)—how it’s created, what makes it different from other trusts, and how it’s NOT some government-registered entity
The key players: grantor, beneficiary, trustee—and what they each actually do
How bad documents can really mess you up…like make your property practically un-sellable
The tax realities of land trusts: no EIN needed, but that doesn’t mean there are no taxes—here’s how it really works
Who actually owns the property in a land trust (spoiler: it’s not the trust!)
How to choose (and control) your trustee—so they don’t go rogue…and what happens if your trustee dies, disappears, or just won’t cooperate
What happens when you’re the trustee AND the beneficiary
What land trusts don’t do: they’re not bulletproof asset protection, not lawsuit shields, and not invisible to the IRS
The awesome use cases beyond privacy—including how they make partnerships, creative deals, and title transfers WAY easier,

Whether you’re just getting started with land trusts or already trying to use them and confused, this workshop will save you months or years of trial and error—and probably thousands of dollars in bad legal advice.

Yes, the workshop will be recorded—and you’ll get access to the recording even if you can’t attend live (but only if you’re registered, of course!)

And it’s SUPER-affordable: Just $47 for members by May 8th / $67 after

$97 for non-members by May 8th / $127 after

(And, of course, FREE for Express Success Members)

PreView

Preview: Todd is a Guest on Real Life Real Estate on April 23 – Listen Now

Pricing:

MAREI Members: $47 | Non-Members: $97 (register by 5/8)
Price increases to $57/$127 after
(Express Success Members attend free)

🔗 Get smart about how you hold your properties

REIBlackbook: Business Management Q & A (Virtual on Zoom)

REI Blackbook Virtual Q & A: See How it Can Help You

Next Session is Monday May 12th at 6pm.

REI Blackbook helps stressed-out, busy real estate investors close more deals and build better businesses without sacrificing their souls.

This meeting is for people who are looking for a solution to help them market, follow up, & track their business. Bring the problems you are trying to solve in your business and ask how REIBlackbook can help you . . . like

I need more seller leads, how can I generate more (they have several ways to help you generate leads)
I need to get a handle on where my leads come from (several built-in tools to track where people come from)
I need some automation . . . for me and my staff, how can REIBlackbook help with that?
I need a phone system . . . that is virtual, trackable, recordable, and integrated with my system.
I need some way to keep track of all the moving parts, and to automate.
How can I use AI in my systems?

This platform was built to basically be a systematic business in a box for real estate investors, many of the built-in workflows and automations are real estate specific. But it is 100% customizable, so you could use it in just about any type of sales situation.

So if you need to get organized, and you need systems, this is one of the best places to start. You can just jump on this training and go from there. or if you have the time, watch the demo and then join us at 6pm Central.

WinVestors

Weekly Breakfast Meetup - Let's Talk Real Estate

When: Every Week
Time: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Where: The Waldo Café – Kansas City, MO

Meeting Live & On Zoom

Looking to connect with other real estate entrepreneurs over coffee and conversation? Whether you’re brand new, actively investing, or a seasoned pro, our Winvestors Weekly Breakfast Meetup is the perfect way to kick off your week with insight, ideas, and investor camaraderie.

We meet every week at the Waldo Café to build real relationships that lead to real deals—no pitches, no fluff, just a supportive community of investors who like to collaborate in win-win ways.

💬 What to Expect:
✔️ 8:30 AM – Arrive early, order breakfast, and connect
✔️ 9:30 AM – Virtual People Join
✔️ 9:30 to 11 AM – Guided discussion led by Michelle and Brian on the local market, industry updates, and whatever else comes up!

Bring your deals, your questions, your funding needs, and your best advice—we’re all about helping each other grow.

Special Guest May 15th - Attorney Julie Anderson

What happens when your renter passes away or becomes incapacitated and can no longer live in your property.

What are their rights and your legal obligations when it comes to their lease, their stuff, their family and more.

🔗 Want to join virtually or stay in the loop?

Hop over to the Winvestors Facebook group to join the online forum and get access to the weekly Zoom room:
👉 facebook.com/groups/Winvestors

NewVestors

NEWVestors – A MAREI Subgroup for Brand New Investors

Starting your real estate investing journey? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself.

This month, we’re holding a special ‘pop up’ meeting to show you how to buy more rentals using creative financing (subject to, owner held mortgages, creative partnerships, and more), and why the 2025 market is offering more opportunities to do that than we’ve seen in over a decade…

Introducing NEWVestors, a new MAREI subgroup created for brand-new investors, by a brand-new investor. This is your space to connect with others who are also just getting started, to ask the “silly” questions (they’re not silly, we promise!), and to start building a solid foundation of knowledge and support.

Led by: McKenna Zandecki, new to Kansas City and to real estate—but passionate about learning, sharing, and growing with others.

Who Should Attend?
Anyone just getting started in real estate investing—whether you’ve read a few books, gone to a meeting, or just heard the term “BRRRR” and wondered if it’s a sound or a strategy.

Honest conversations with fellow new investors
Guest speakers covering the basics you actually need to know
A supportive environment where you can ask anything
A chance to connect with your future accountability partners, deal buddies, and mentors

The Basic Details

Where: Engel & Völkers Brokerage
When: Every other Monday
Monday May 19th 6 to 8 pm – How to Network for the Best Relationship Building – Kyle Niemann
Monday June 2nd 6 to 8 pm – Running the Numbers of the Deal – Brendon Pishny
Monday June 16th 6 to 8pm
Monday June 30th 6 to 8 pm
See the MAREI Calendar for more info and to register

MAREI Express Success Group Coaching: DSCR Loans for Investors with Rob Fishbein

Debt Service Coverage Ratio - the "IT" Loan for Investors

For buy-and-hold real estate investors, DSCR loans have become THE THING.

That’s because they’re easier to get than conventional loans, but they have their downsides, too.

Learn Everything You Need to Know at This Month's Express Sucess Coaching Call

At this month’s Express Success member-only class and group coaching call, Rob Fishbein of JM Real Estate Capital will talk through the pros, cons, and process, and answer all of your questions. You’ll learn

The basic way in which DSCR loans are different than conventional loans
What qualifications the property has to have to get one
What qualifications YOU have to have (short answer: not as many as you think)
What you’ll have to do, process-wise, to get a loan
What they cost in terms of rates, closing costs, and fees vs. a FNMA or FHLMC loan
Terms you can expect, like pre-payment penalties and “no second mortgages” clauses

How to Get a Seat at this Zoom Class

If you’re an Express Success member, you’ll get an email telling you how to log in to the meeting.

If you’re not, you should join! The benefits are HUMONGOUS. Check it out under the “Express Success” tab or just click HERE

Online

MAREI's Online Nationwide Real Estate Investor Meeting: Getting Started

Hosted by Kim Tucker, 25-Year Real Estate Investor & Director of MAREI
🗓 May 22nd | 🕕 6:30 PM CT | 📍 Online via Zoom | 💵 FREE

Nobody ever said real estate investing was easy.

And let’s be honest: if you’ve ever tried to get started — with the podcasts, YouTube videos, webinars, and “secrets” — you already know how overwhelming it can be.

But here’s the good news:
👉 It gets a lot easier when someone shows you a clear path forward…
👉 And even better when you’re surrounded by a community of people who’ve walked that path (and are ready to help you).

That’s exactly what we’re doing in at our brand-new Online Nationwide MAREI Meeting.

Our Host

Kim Tucker, has been investing for over 25 years and gets the question over and over . . . “how do I get started?” Because it’s not a simple 5 minute answer and because parts can vary by person, she wrote a book and now she is sharing that book in this meeting. So join us on Zoom on Thursday May 22nd so we can learn and grow together, from where ever you maybe . . .

In this Power Packed Meeting, Learn

What you REALLY need to know (do) before making your first offer (and what can wait until later)
Why finding a mentor isn’t about luck — and how to build real guidance into your journey
Why wholesaling isn’t the only way to start (even if that’s what everyone says)
The biggest challenges new investors face — getting help, finding money, and more

Here's our Agenda

6:30 Early Bird Networking: Join us early to introduce yourself, ask questions, offer help, get help . . . make sure you camera and mic work.

7:00 Intro to MAREI: As we might have a few new faces going nationwide.

7:15: The Secrets to Getting Started in Real Estate Investing

Get your link clicking the button below to go to our calendar to get registered. This first meeting is FREE for Members and Guests alike.

Local Here in Kansas City?

Be sure to join us on the 2nd Tuesday of the month for our regular monthly meeting at the Double Tree. For our super new investors, check out NewVestors on alternating Mondays. And check out all the other meetups and networking events on the Calendar – click here.

Connected Investors Virtual Q & A

Learn How to Harness the Power of Connected Investors

🚀 REAL ESTATE INVESTORS! Want More Deals, More Funding, and More Tools to Close? 🏡💰

What if you had a one-stop-shop for finding off-market deals, connecting with private lenders, and getting all the contracts and forms you need?

👉 Enter Connected Investors – the real estate investor’s secret weapon.

We’re bringing in two powerhouse PIN users, Karen Lewis & Eudania Burrell, to pull back the curtain and show you how to use Connected Investors to find hidden deals, fund your flips, and scale your business.

💡 Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ How to find off-market properties before they hit the MLS (Pre-MLS Access!)
✅ How to skip trace owners and make offers FAST
✅ How to connect with cash buyers & private lenders – over $3 BILLION in deals happen here every month!
✅ How to access the exact forms & contracts you need to close more deals

🚨 This is a LIVE event, and you do NOT want to miss this insider training!

Click the button below to get registered for our next help night on Tuesday, May 27th!

Summit Real Estate Investor FREE Help Night

Summit Real Estate Investors Nationwide Help Night

📅 When: Wednesday, May 28th
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM Central
💻 Where: Virtual on Zoom (Register to receive the link)
🎟️ Cost: FREE – Open to all serious real estate entrepreneurs

No Sales Pitches. No PowerPoints. No Fluff. Just Real Help!

What is Summit Investors Help Night?
This is NOT another webinar, lecture, or sales pitch. It’s a true networking and learning experience where real estate investors of all experience levels come together to:

✅ Get real-life, from-the-trenches advice from experienced investors
✅ Give help, referrals, and deal structuring insights to others
✅ Connect with real estate entrepreneurs across the U.S.
✅ Discuss a new theme or strategy each month

Come to learn. Come to help. Come to connect. Just come! Whether you’re brand new to real estate or a seasoned pro, you’ll walk away with valuable knowledge and new connections.

Carrots 30 Day Authority Building Challege:

Join the Carrot 30-Day Challenge & Get More Leads!

Next Challenge Starts June 2nd

Are you ready to take your real estate investing website to the next level? The Carrot 30-Day Challenge is designed to help you generate more leads and close more deals—all by dedicating just a few minutes each day to improving your site!

This challenge will walk you through one powerful task per day, helping you build credibility, drive traffic, and optimize your marketing strategy so you can start seeing results fast.

🚀 The Challenge Kicks Off the First Monday of Every Month!

What You’ll Accomplish in this 30 Days

Week 1 – Mindset & Marketing Plan

Launch your Carrot site
Build credibility to attract motivated sellers & buyers
Localize your site for better rankings
Adjust your content strategy for conversions
Plan & schedule your content

Week 2 – Content & Automation

Week 3 – Driving Traffic

Week 4 – Content Hyperdrive

Build citations to improve search rankings
Generate backlinks to strengthen site authority
Create & publish your first video
Set up a Buyers website
Start building a highly targeted Buyer List

Want to Learn More Before You Start?

If you’re not quite sure if this is for you—or if you’re not ready for a full 30-day challenge—here are some other great ways to explore Carrot:

🔗 Get a Carrot Demo – See Carrot in action before committing.
🎥 Free Carrot Workshop – Learn how to maximize your site’s potential.
📋 Get Your FREE Marketing Plan Generator – A step-by-step tool to help you create a winning strategy.

🚀 MAREI is an affiliate partner with Carrot, so when you sign up through us, you’re supporting our community while getting the best tools to grow your business!

MAREI June Meeting: Deal or No Deal

💡 What would YOU do with this house?

At this month’s MAREI Meeting, we’re putting a real property on the hot seat. You’ll see the photos. You’ll get the repair list. And then you’ll hear three totally different investor strategies for what to do with it.

Deal or No Deal

It’s easy to talk about doing deals. But what happens when we actually break one down — LIVE and on the big screen?

This month at MAREI, we’re bringing in three very different types of investors to evaluate the exact same property… and they won’t hold back.

We’ll show the photos, layout, comps, and repair list — and let them walk us through their thought process, strategies, and exit plans.

You’ll learn:
✔️ How to spot red flags or hidden potential
✔️ What to fix, what to leave, and why it matters
✔️ How holding vs. flipping vs. renting by the room changes the entire deal
✔️ How each investor funds and structures their version of the deal

🛠 Meet Our Investor Panel:

👤💁‍The Retail Flipper – The Husband and Wife Team of Erica & Alex Peterson who buy, rehab and sell for top dollar.
👤 The Long-Term Landlord – A long time KC Investor Pat Grace who buys, rehabs, and rents them out for cash flow . . and to build wealth.
💁‍The PadSplit Manager – LeAnn Hiatt with how everything would work if the house was turned into a Pad Split.

They’ll each walk you through:
👉 What their preferred strategy would be . . . or maybe they would pass.
👉 How they’d fund it
👉 What repairs they’d make
👉 Their projected timelines & profit
👉 And their unique exit strategies

Plus we want your input . . . do you have a slightly different Niche? Airbnb, room additions, tear down and build a different house – we can pose some what if scenarios – what if it were in a different city . . . or in a place where tear downs and new homes are common. What if it were closer to the it spot of the area.

As always Networking and Vendor Trade Show at 6. Announcements and Ice Breakers at 7. Panelists join us at 7:20 ish . . . And as always MAREI Members and 1st Time Guests register and attend for FREE. All others are welcome for either our $35 guest fee or they can join for as little as $25 a month or $149 a year. And yes it will be recorded for members to access on the replay page.

Express Success Monthly Group Coaching: How to Find ARV in a Slower Market

What's that Property Worth

Have you noticed it’s harder to figure out property values lately?

That’s because the market has slowed down—fewer sales, fewer comps, and less reliable data. If you’re flipping (or thinking about it), nailing the After Repair Value (ARV) is more important than ever.

In this month’s Express Success Member-Only Master Class and Group Coaching Call, we’ll dive into real-world strategies for valuing properties in today’s trickier market.

Here's What You Will Add to Your Tool Box

📉 What to do when there’s only one good comp (spoiler: it’s not enough)
🕰? How to adjust offers when properties are sitting longer on the market
🧮 How to calculate value for buy-and-hold deals—it’s a whole different math game

How to Attend

If you’re already a member of Just Express Success, keep an eye on your inbox for your login details.

Not a member our our Express Success Coaching Program yet? You’re really missing out if you are just starting out, or growing your business!

👉 Check out all the amazing benefits and join now at www.MAREI.org/ExpressSuccess