From Real Life Real Estate: Wrap Mortgages from Anita Johnson

So many investors have been asking about wraps lately — how they work, why they’re powerful, and where they fit into creative finance strategies. With all the curiosity, we dug up this 2023 replay from Real Life Real Estate Radio, where our friend and creative finance expert Anita Johnson breaks it all down. In this […]
Kansas City May 2025 Market Update: What Investors Need to Know This Summer

Kansas City’s housing market is heating up — but is it sustainable?
Home prices jumped 5.4% in May, new listings are on the rise, and contracts written surged 16% year-over-year. Local market expert Kyle Niemann shares what these numbers really mean for investors — and the national factors that could shape the months ahead.
Want to hear Kyle’s full market breakdown and what it means for your investing strategy? Join us online for MAREI’s Nationwide Real Estate Investor Meeting on Thursday, July 24th at 6:30 PM Central.
MAREI Annual Vendor Trade Show & Networking Event

Network with Kansas City real estate investors, lenders, contractors, vendors, and service providers at MAREI’s 2026 Real Estate Trade Show in Overland Park.
Sweeping Tax Reforms from the BBB

Big news in the world of taxes: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has passed and with it comes a sweeping set of tax reforms that will take effect starting in 2025. These changes touch nearly every corner of the tax code—from families and workers to small business owners and real estate investors. Below is a breakdown of what […]
From Real Life Real Estate: Subject-To Truths with Kathie Russell

Buying property “subject to” the existing mortgage can be one of the most profitable tools in your real estate toolbox—especially right now, with so many low-interest loans still in place. But it can also be one of the riskiest strategies when done wrong. That’s why this week’s episode of Real Life Real Estate Public Radio […]
Subject To Investing – What Happen’s When it all Goes Wrong

Ever wonder what happens when you take a property over subject to and things happen that were not quite according to plan? This article tackles that.
Subject To Real Estate: Smart Strategy or Legal Landmine?

“Subject To” real estate investing is everywhere—but are you doing it right? In this deep dive, we unpack how this creative strategy really works, what documents and legal protections are a must, and the red flags most investors miss. Featuring real-world insights from Kathie Russell, retired attorney and real estate expert.
From Real Life Real Estate: Profit First with David Richter

Most real estate investors make money—but don’t keep enough of it. In this episode of Real Life Real Estate Radio, Vena Jones-Cox talks with David Richter, author of Profit First for Real Estate Investing, about how to finally take control of your cash flow, pay yourself first, and build a financially healthy business that lasts.
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Need Comparables without MLS – Try Propstream

Whether you’re in the field or at your laptop, PropStream gives you the tools to comp like a pro — no MLS login required.
Lifeonaire Business Builder Workshop – Build a Business That Serves Your Life | MAREI

The Lifeonaire Business Builder Workshop is coming to Raleigh, NC, November 13–15. Learn how to design a business that serves your life—not the other way around. MAREI members attend free!