MAREI August Meeting: Get Fundable Kansas City with Merrill Chandler
In this replay from MAREI’s August meeting, funding expert Merrill Chandler breaks down how real estate investors and business owners get approved for business credit—accessing multiple six figures in unsecured lines at Prime +1% from top-tier banks, without tax returns, financial statements, or collateral. Learn what banks actually approve on, why your credit score isn’t the whole story, and the mistakes that get investors denied.
The Investor’s Secret Weapon: Fund Your Deals With an Unsecured Business Line of Credit
Good deals are getting harder to find, so cutting the cost of your money matters more than ever. Here’s how a business line of credit — especially an unsecured one — lets real estate investors fund flips and BRRRRs on repeat, with no points, no repeat closing costs, and no home on the line.
Credit Mastery & Smart Borrowing: How to Build Bank-Ready Credit as a Real Estate Investor
Your credit is one of your greatest investing tools. Discover how to master it—learn practical strategies from Robert Mohon on building credit, using it wisely, and becoming bank-ready for your next real estate deal.
How to Find the Down Payment on Your First Rental Property
Wondering how to fund the 20% down payment on your first rental property? MAREI members shared practical, beginner-friendly strategies—from simple saving and house hacking to creative financing and retirement account options.
Why Banks Are Still the Best Source of Real Estate Investor Financing
Private lenders may be quick, but banks remain the most consistent and powerful source of real estate investor financing. Learn Robert Mohon’s strategies for building relationships, using credit wisely, and securing long-term funding.
Building My Investment Capital
Ready to start investing but waiting until you “have the capital”?
Discover how to build credit, credibility, and relationships that unlock bank financing faster—plus tips from October MAREI guest speaker Robert Mohon on moving from your first loan to powerful lines of credit.
Credit Q and A with Merrill Chandler
Tired of the confusion and frustration around credit and funding? We’re here to help you navigate the hidden landmines and set yourself up for success. Every Tuesday at 4:30 PM Central Time, we break down key strategies to help you: Avoid credit and funding landmines: Learn how to sidestep the mistakes that can ruin your credit […]
Finding Private Lenders: Stories, Strategies, and Secrets from the Field
At MAREI, our local real estate investment association in Kansas City, private lending is a frequent topic of discussion. From networking before and after meetings to dedicated master classes, we dive deep into this critical aspect of real estate investing. In fact, we have a six-hour master class on private lending coming up soon. If […]
Funding Condo Investment – Where to Find the Money
If you’re looking to invest in condos but worried about financing, you’ll be glad to know there are creative ways to make it happen. After listening to Linda Baumgarten’s latest podcast, I learned a lot about how to find the money to buy condominiums—even if you don’t have much of your own cash. Linda, a […]
October MAREI Meeting: How to Get Banks to Beg You to Borrow Money
Most investors chase private money, but Robert Mohon built his portfolio by making banks line up to lend to him. At MAREI’s October 14th meeting, discover the insider strategies that can unlock unlimited financing for your deals.