Kansas SB 415 – VOTE NO

The bill focuses on situations where a rental property is determined to be uninhabitable by a government agency, and it would allow those disputes to be pursued under the Kansas Consumer Protection Act (KCPA).

Here’s what we know so far Take Action Against SB 415 by 8 am Monday 3/16 Kansas has a meeting Monday 3/16 – please take action ASAP if you live in Kansas or have properties in Kansas. Please look up your Kansas Senator for the property address you own and address your email to them. […]

Legislatively Speaking

Graphic for our Legislatively Speaking Article looking at all the various bills in Kansas and Missouri for 2026

At the time of writing we have over 50 bills in Kansas and Missouri being put forth to change state laws that affect housing providers. This article is a ChatGPT summary of all the bills.

Julie’s Landlord Guides: Building Deals that Last

Julie Anderson shares how rental property investors can build deals that last

Every year, real estate investors lose money—not because they bought the wrong property, but because they failed to understand the legal, operational, and risk realities of owning rental property. From weak leases and poor entity choices to underestimating reserves and exit friction, most problems start long before a deal ever reaches court. This article outlines ten foundational lessons successful investors use to structure deals that survive real-world stress, not just optimistic spreadsheets.

From Real Life Real Estate: Private Lending

Private Lending with Goodwin Yee on Real Life Real Estate Investing

Every private lender is nervous in 2026—and for good reason. The shift that’s happening in real estate is having the predictable effect the private loan market, and if you’re still doing business the way you were in 2022, you might be at risk. On the Other Hand, if you’re so scared of the market that you’re not lending at all, you’re probably also missing big profit opportunities. Catch the replay here.

Is It Time to Turn Your Rentals Into Notes

Photo of Eddie Speed, founder of NoteSchool, featured in MAREI’s article on why investors are shifting from rentals to seller-financed mortgage notes.

Eddie Speed reveals why traditional rentals are producing weaker cap rates and how seller financing can generate higher income with fewer headaches. This article explains the shift, defines key terms like cap rate and non-QM loans, and shows how note investing works in today’s market.

Lessons Learned When Real Estate Deals Go Bad

MAREI November Meeting panel discussion graphic titled “Lessons Learned When Deals Go Bad” showing real estate investing challenges.

Real investors share real stories of deals that went wrong — and the lessons they learned so you don’t have to repeat them. Zoning issues, commercial loans, bankruptcy, subject-to surprises, bad tenants, and more.