Every month, MAREI brings together the Kansas City real estate investor community to learn, connect, and do business the right way.
This June, we’re doing something a little different.
No national guru. No high-ticket pitch. Just four experienced Kansas City investors sitting down to have an honest conversation about what actually builds wealth in this market — and what doesn’t.
The Boring Rentals Approach
Kansas City investor and author Brendon Pishny spent years doing what most experienced investors quietly do — buying rentals, paying down debt, building equity, and creating systems that run without chaos.
He built a multi-million-dollar portfolio one boring rental property at a time.
And then he wrote the book on it.
Boring Rentals: Build Wealth, Experience Freedom & Find Purpose is Brendon’s honest account of how steady, practical, long-term investing builds the kind of wealth that actually lasts — without burning yourself out chasing the next big thing.
On June 9th, Brendon brings that same no-hype approach to MAREI.
A Live Panel of KC Investors Doing the Work
Brendon will lead a live panel conversation with three experienced Kansas City investors who are actively building wealth through buy-and-hold rentals, smart systems, and long-term thinking.
Aaron Ford — Multifamily investor with 250+ units, plus active in rehabs and new construction.
Lisa Layne — Single-family rental investor managing properties both locally and internationally.
Jeff McDaniel — Owner of 50+ rental homes, mortgage broker, and property management business owner.
The people on this panel aren’t teaching theory. They own the properties. They manage the tenants. They’ve made the mistakes. On June 9th they’re opening the playbook — telling you exactly what works and what doesn’t in the Kansas City market right now.
This conversation only happens in the room. Did we mention they have multi-million-dollar portfolios too?
Guest Host: Kyle Niemann
Real Estate Broker with Engel & Völkers and incoming Vice President of the Kansas Realtors for 2027.
Kyle opens the evening with a quick KC market update before handing things over to Brendon and the panel.
What This Conversation Will Cover
- How to stay focused when the market is full of distractions
- Why simple systems outperform complicated strategies every time
- How these investors grew their portfolios without chasing every trend
- Why long-term buy-and-hold still creates real lasting wealth
- The role community and relationships play in sustainable investing
Free Book Giveaway
We’re giving away copies of Boring Rentals at the door.
First 50 people in get a free copy. Pre-register to guarantee your spot in line.
Meeting Details
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Central
DoubleTree by Hilton
10100 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210
Pricing
MAREI Members — Free, included with membership
First-Time Guests — Free, grab a guest
Returning Guests — $35 at the door, or join MAREI starting at $25/month