10 Critical Mistakes Investors Make with PadSplits (and How to Avoid Them)
PadSplits are one of the hottest strategies in Kansas City investing, but only if you avoid the common pitfalls. Here are the 10 mistakes that kill co-living cash flow—and how to set your property up for success.
7 Signs Your Rental Might Be Perfect for a PadSplit Conversion
Could your rental be a PadSplit goldmine? Here are 7 signs your property is the perfect candidate for a co-living conversion that earns 2–2.5× more cash flow.
Shared Housing & PadSplits: The Next Evolution in Rental Real Estate
The rental market is changing fast. Shared housing and PadSplits give investors higher ROI while offering tenants affordable, flexible living options.
Creating a Work Life Balance as a Real Estate Investors
I got into the real estate investing business to have more free time for myself and my family and to have the financial freedom to do whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. I wanted my life to be more worry-free. I have spent a great deal of time accomplishing that goal and I want to share some of my insights with you as a real estate entrepreneur.
Stay On Top of Repair Costs with MAREI’s Property Analyzer Tools
Stay on top of rehab costs with MAREI’s Property Analyzer Tools. Compare national vs. Missouri/Kansas repair estimates and get tools to run smarter real estate numbers.
Kansas City Missouri’s Comprehensive Anit-Displacement Plan
Kansas City Missouri’s Anti-Discplacement Plan – Passed in Council Yesterday – Here’s what we know.
From Real Life Real Estate: Shared Housing with Tiffani Ray
We talked about Pad Splits (just one form of Shared Housing) at the June MAREI Meeting and there were SOOO many questions. Renters are looking for ways to save money and a shared “roommate” situation is one of the best ways to do it. Housing providers are looking for ways to earn more cash flow […]
Ask the Expert at MAREI
We’ve added something new to MAREI Monthly Meetings! Look for orange name tags and join small group roundtables during the networking hour to get your questions answered by seasoned investors. It’s all part of our new “Ask the Expert” feature—designed to help you learn faster and make better connections.
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.