8 Steps to Connect at MAREI

Building Connections at your Local REIA Group

Feeling stuck or overwhelmed with all the tools MAREI has to offer? Whether you’re brand new or have been lurking in the background for a while, this guide walks you through 8 real-world steps—complete with stories and practical advice—to help you plug in, get noticed, and start doing more deals. From showing up at meetings to making a simple phone call, these are the exact steps we’ve seen work again and again.

How to Get Started as a Real Estate Investor

Getting started as a real estate investor

At MAREI’s Speed Networking event in December, a LOT of people shared that they were just getting started and weren’t sure exactly what they needed to do. They expressed a desire for all the help they could get We get that question a lot: Where do I start? The answer can be approached in several […]

Get Out of Your Head and Go Do a Deal!

Get to your first real estate deal

Have you been going to real estate meetings and networking for years? Reading everything, taking every class, lurking in all the online real estate groups? Have you done a deal yet? What gives? What do all those folks posting deal after deal on Facebook and Instagram have that you don’t? They’re sharing about closing five […]

5 Ways to Build a Real Estate Investor Buyers List

building an investor buyers list at your local reia

5 Ways to Build a Real Estate Investor Buyers List Question from a meeting: We are just starting out in wholesaling. We are working hard on building our buyer’s list. My question is there any way to access and see email addresses in the member’s directory. I see we can send emails to other members, […]

The Art of Follow-Up: Building Lasting Relationships After a Networking Event

Follow up after a meetig is easier when you actively listen.

Alright, so you’ve survived the networking event—high fives all around! But hold up, the real game begins after you’ve exchanged business cards and had your fill of mini sandwiches. Let’s dive into why following up is the secret sauce, the best ways to do it without feeling like a robot, and how to turn those […]

Crafting a Compelling Elevator Pitch for Real Estate Investors:

4 different elevator pitches at the December 2022 Speed Networking Meeting.

In the fast-paced world of MAREI’s real estate investor speed networking, the ability to deliver a compelling elevator pitch is a skill that can set you apart from the crowd. Whether you’re simply looking to introduce yourself, forge connections with potential partners, or actively seek out potential clients, having a well-crafted elevator pitch is your […]

Mastering Real Estate Investor Networking: Have Several Icebreakers

William Zohg and Doug Harris Networking at the November MAREI Meeting.

We meet every month at MAREI for at least one hour of Real Estate Investor Networking. Attend multiple events on our calendar of events and you might end up with several hours of networking time to fill. Make the most of your time by being ready to network and by having some go to icebreakers. […]

The Numbers Don’t Lie – Buy and Hold Is Where It’s At

Kim's Notes from the John Burley Class

Have you ever sat down and considered all the ways you can make money with just one single-family house? I had read the articles and seen the different benefits. I had never truly gone through an average house and put it all down on paper. Buying to Flip, Can Turn a Great Profit Mostly, Don […]

The New Kansas City Missouri Source of Income Law

Replay of KC Regional Housing Alliance Seminar on the New Source of Income Law

Kansas City Missouri recently passed a new “Source of Income Law” that goes into effect in August of 2024.  To prepare Kansas City Housing Providers, the KC Regional Housing Alliance held an informational seminar on March 9th.  The seminar discussed the new law, how to comply, Section 8, and how we fight it. Many thanks […]