Have a Question? Ask the Real Estate Experts at MAREI
At MAREI, we’re always looking for ways to help our members learn, connect, and take action—and we’ve got something new to make your networking hour even more valuable.
🎯 Introducing: Ask the Expert
Starting this month, we’re officially launching our new Ask the Expert feature at every MAREI Monthly Meeting!
We’ve always had amazing Business Associates who host vendor tables to share their knowledge and showcase services for real estate investors. We highly recommend taking questions of all sorts to them. Plus many of our experienced investors are always in the room, generously offering insights and tips when asked.
But now, we’re making it even easier to find the right people to talk to.
✔️ Blue Name Tags = Experts
Our Vendor Experts will now be wearing bright orange “Business Associate” name tags, so you can easily spot them during networking time and strike up a conversation.
✔️ Orange Name Tags = Experts
Some of our most experienced members will now be wearing bright orange “Ask the Expert” name tags, so you can easily spot them during networking time and strike up a conversation.
✔️ Sit-Down Expert Tables (6–7 PM)
We’re also setting up three or four tables hosted by 1–2 experts each, where you can sit down and have a more focused, small-group discussion from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Our experts can answer most general real estate questions —anything from funding deals and analyzing rentals to creative finance or scaling your business.
✔️ Still Featuring Business Associates
As always, our Business Associates will be on hand with vendor tables, ready to share their tools, services, and strategies to help grow your investing business.
NOTE: If you have a more in depth question you might want to schedule time with on of our experts one on one. Most offer some sort of for fee consultation or will consult for BBQ.
🎯Don't Get Stuck Because You Need a Point in the Right Direction.
Whether you’re brand-new or seasoned, we all hit roadblocks. What if the answer you’re looking for is just one conversation away?
With this new format, you can make better connections, get better answers, and leave with more clarity and confidence—all before the main meeting even starts.
Join us at the next MAREI Meeting to take advantage of this new feature.
Come early at 6:00 PM to grab a seat at one of our Ask the Expert tables—or just keep an eye out for those bright orange name tags.
Haven’t been to a meeting yet?
First-time guests attend FREE — just grab your guest pass and join us.
Let’s make the most of your time—and your connections—at MAREI.
MAREI Meeting: How Boring Rentals Build Wealth
MAREI Meeting: Why Boring Rentals Build Wealth
Not every successful investor is chasing 100 deals a year, or shouting that they are a 7 figure operator.
Some are quietly building rental portfolios, paying down debt, creating cash flow, and managing millions in equity inside their portfolio.
They’re focused on what actually works.
The boring stuff.
At this month’s MAREI Meeting, Brendon Pishny—author of Boring Rentals: Build Wealth, Experience Freedom & Find Purpose—will moderate a live discussion with experienced Kansas City investors who are building real long-term wealth through practical, repeatable investing strategies.
So If you want Get Rich Quick, this is not for You
But to see what real, millionaire investors, right here in your local market are doing . . . day in and day out are doing, then this is for you.
See how they actually think, operate, and make decisions behind the scenes when it comes to
- buying rentals
- managing properties
- building systems
- staying focused
- and growing wealth over time
Meet Our Panelists
- Aaron Ford – Multifamily investor with 250+ units plus rehabs and new construction projects
- Lisa Layne – Single-family rental investor managing properties locally and internationally
- Jeff McDaniel – Owner of 50+ rental homes, mortgage broker, and property management business owner
Plus we have a special guest host. MAREI’s own Kyle Niemann will be kicking the meeting off.
Special Bonus
Brendon will have a free copy of his book Boring Rentals for the first 100 people at the meeting. And you just might get him to autograph your copy.
Be sure to Read it. Apply it. That’s where the real value is.
Meeting Details
Tuesday, June 9th
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Central
DoubleTree Hotel, Overland Park, Kansas
Agenda
- Networking & Vendor Tables
- Opening Remarks & Deal Room with Kyle Nieman
- Main Program & Panel Discussion
As always, meeting is free for MAREI Members and 1st time Guests. All others are welcome to join or pay a guest fee. We encourage you to check out membership, you will be glad you did.
MAREI Annual Vendor Trade Show & Networking Event
MAREI Trade Show 2026
KC’s Premier Real Estate Networking & Vendor Trade Show
If you are building a real estate investing business in the Kansas City Metro, your network matters.
That’s why every summer MAREI hosts one of the biggest networking nights of the year for local real estate investors, landlords, flippers, wholesalers, Realtors, lenders, contractors, service providers, and real estate entrepreneurs.
The MAREI Real Estate Trade Show is designed to help investors connect with the people, businesses, products, and services that help them build and grow their real estate business.
Whether you are:
- Looking for funding
- Building your power team
- Searching for vendors or contractors
- Exploring new investing tools or services
- Looking to meet more local investors
- Or simply wanting to grow your network…
…this is a great night to meet people face-to-face and make connections inside the local investor community.
What You’ll Find at the Trade Show
✔️ 35+ Real Estate Vendor Sponsor Tables
✔️ Local Lenders & Funding Sources
✔️ Insurance, Legal & Title Companies
✔️ Contractors & Property Services
✔️ Investor Software & Marketing Tools
✔️ Networking with Local Investors
✔️ New Investor Resources
✔️ Experienced Investors & Operators
This event is free and open to the public.
Pre-registering helps speed up check-in and allows us to better prepare for attendance.
Who Should Attend
This event is designed for:
- New Investors
- Landlords
- Flippers
- Wholesalers
- Realtors
- Contractors
- Property Managers
- Lenders
- Note Buyers
- Real Estate Entrepreneurs
- Investor-Friendly Service Providers
If you are part of the Kansas City real estate investing community — or want to become part of it — this event is for you.
How to Attend for FREE
This event is completely FREE to attend—but we ask that you RSVP to help us plan.
Let us know you are coming and Invite a Friend
👉REGISTER with the RSVP Buttton Below (it’s FREE)
👉 Already RSVP’d? Invite a Friend who should attend.
And if you just show up, we’re still gonna let .
Want to Be a Sponsor?
Sponsor tables are available for businesses that serve the real estate investing community.
Visit the Sponsor Sheet for more information, floor map, pricing, and availability.
Our list of Sponsors
Want to be a Sponsor? Click the link for details: Trade Show Brochure, Floor Map & Pricing Here »
Details for Trade Show Vendors
- DoubleTree by Hilton, Overland Park, KS
- Sedona Ballroom by the Bar
- Tuesday July 8th from 5:30 to 9:00 pm (Vendor Set up at 5)
- Tables are 6 feet wide & 18″ deep
- See Trade Show Map for Available Tables & Pricing
- Send message to request more information on being a vendor.