Brandon Turner Lost $15 Million of Investor Money – What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Learn

Brandon Turner publicly shared how a real estate deal with strong operations — 33% rent growth and 95% occupancy — still resulted in more than $15 million in investor losses. Here’s what happened, why financing killed a good deal, and the five lessons every real estate investor needs to take from this situation.
Are Your Friends Helping You Grow… or Holding You Back?

Your friends will either pull you forward… or quietly hold you back.
Here’s how to take an honest look at your circle—and what to do about it.
You Can’t Eat Your Equity, Or Can You?

Many super wealthy investors at some time or another find that they have plenty of equity and but not quite enough cash flow coming in. So how do you use all that great equity to pay the bills. Brendon Pishny takes a lookg
Always Include These in Your Lease Rent Perfect ep. 110

Ever had a tenant ask you to throw in a washer and dryer — or leave behind a lawnmower, a water softener, or a TV?
It seems like a small thing, but if it’s not covered in your lease, it can turn into a big headache fast.
Market Investment Property at MAREI

Our latest post explains how to market a property to the real estate investors at MAREI – on the website, via email and on social media.
Most Investors Are Building Wealth Backwards — An Introduction to George Antone

George Antone has been teaching real estate investors why wealth builds slower than it should for 20 years. His framework — velocity of money, wealth phases, and capital sequencing — challenges assumptions most investors have never questioned. If you haven’t heard of him yet, start here.
Real Estate, It’s a Love Hate Relationship

There are a few things in real estate that may not be quite what you signed up for. MAREI Member Brendon Pishny shares his words of wisdom on his love hate relationship with Real Estate.
Building Wealth One Rental at a Time (with KC Investor Brendon Pishny)

Flips get the headlines. Rentals build the wealth. In this episode of Real Life Monopoly, KC investor Brendon Pishny breaks down how he grew a 17-property portfolio through disciplined buy-and-hold investing—and why “boring” rentals may be the most powerful strategy in real estate.
Missouri HB 2517 & SB 973: What Real Estate Investors Need to Know Proposed Wholesaler Disclosure Laws

Missouri lawmakers are advancing HB 2517 and SB 973 to require new disclosures by real estate wholesalers. Here’s what investors need to know.
New: MAREI Member Deal Room: Bring Your Deals, Get Real Input

Bring your real estate deals to MAREI’s new Deal Room. Get input, find partners, and connect with Kansas City investors during the Networking portion of the Monthly Meeting.