What we’re about
Please visit our website at MAREI.org to learn more about us and to register for our next event.
We would like to welcome you to Mid-America Association of Real Estate Investors, more commonly known as MAREI. As the largest Real Estate investor education group in the Kansas City Metro area, we provide our members with an unsurpassed education as well as the finest networking opportunities available.
Our goal is to educate and motivate real estate investors to achieve the success they desire. The group’s focus is promoting successful and ethical real Estate investing standards for both experienced and novice investors.
MONTHLY MEETINGS:
MAREI meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month in Overland Park, KS. The meeting begins at 6:00 PM with our vendor expo and networking, followed by an informative meeting reflecting what you need to know as a real estate professional.
Click HERE to see our full calendar!
Members: Always Free
First-Time Visitors: Free
Returning Visitors: $35 if you preregister
MAREI is not just another real estate investing meetup or club. Come check out a meeting to see for yourself.
Get the latest benefits and discounts here - and find out why spending $149 for an annual membership is a no-brainer.
Sponsors
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Office Depot - Office MaxUp to 45% online & in store to all paid members of MAREI.
RentPerfectComplete Tenant Screening online from a Private Investigator.
MAREIMid-America Association of Real Estate Investors
Home DepotHome Depot offers Paid Members of MAREI a 2% Rebate on all purchases.- Office Depot - Office MaxUp to 45% online & in store to all paid members of MAREI.
- RentPerfectComplete Tenant Screening online from a Private Investigator.
- MAREIMid-America Association of Real Estate Investors
- Home DepotHome Depot offers Paid Members of MAREI a 2% Rebate on all purchases.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- MAREI Online Master Class: How and Why to Do Wrap Loans with Anita JohnsonLink visible for attendees
[NOTE: RSVPing here does NOT get you a link: you'll need to register at on the MAREI Calendar to do that.]
Wrap mortgages are one of the most powerful tools in your creative finance toolkit.
If you’re a buyer/borrower, they let you get below-market rates and payments.
If you’re a lender or seller, they let you create incredible rates of return, with a lot more control than a typical 2nd mortgage offers.
But they’re also widely misunderstood… and often poorly explained by gurus… and full of traps for the unwary.
That’s why we’re bringing you this step-by-step, hands-on workshop with the Anita Johnson, BKA “The Wrapping Queen.”
At this intensive, interactive online event, she’ll walk you through:
- Why wraps are the best solution to a lot of “I need money for downpayment and repairs” situations
- How they work—and yes, you’ll FINALLY get it
- The 7 steps to successful wrap mortgage deals
- How to evaluate a wrap mortgage deal, step by step
- The collateral conversation: what matters, what doesn’t, and how to choose
- Anita’s Rules for Wrap Mortgages (follow these, and you’ll avoid 90% of the pain)
- How to minimize your risk and avoid costly legal or financial missteps
- How to explain wraps clearly and confidently to everyone involved
- Exercises to help you spot wrap opportunities and practice structuring them the right way
Whether you’ve never done a wrap before, or you’ve done a few and want to do them better, you’ll walk away with a repeatable model and more confidence than ever.
And we guarantee that, or your money back.
The workshop will be recorded, and all registrants will receive the recording—so if you can’t attend live, make sure to register anyway!
Plus, it’s CHEAP:
• Members: $47 through July 24 ($67 after)
• Non-members: $97 through July 24 ($127 after)• Express Success Members are FREE (but you do have to register)
This strategy is too valuable—and too easy to get wrong—to wing it.[Again, RSVPing here on meetup does NOT get you your link! Go to the MAREI Calendar for full details and to register.]
Grab a Sneak Peak Presentation and Register to attend: https://marei.org/marei-online-master-class-how-and-why-to-do-wrap-loans-with-anita-johnson/
- Carrot's 30 Day Authority Building ChallengeNeeds location
## Join the Carrot 30-Day Challenge & Get More Leads!
Are you ready to take your real estate investing website to the next level? The Carrot 30-Day Challenge is designed to help you generate more leads and close more deals—all by dedicating just a few minutes each day to improving your site!
This challenge will walk you through one powerful task per day, helping you build credibility, drive traffic, and optimize your marketing strategy so you can start seeing results fast.### 🚀 The Challenge Kicks Off the First Monday of Every Month!
### What You’ll Accomplish in 30 Days:
Week 1 – Mindset & Marketing Plan
- Launch your Carrot site
- Build credibility to attract motivated sellers & buyers
- Localize your site for better rankings
- Adjust your content strategy for conversions
- Plan & schedule your content
Week 2 – Content & Automation
- Implement a proven content plan to attract leads
- Integrate your site with key 3rd-party services
- Connect your social media accounts for brand consistency
- Set up data tracking to measure success
Week 3 – Driving Traffic
- Create your first Craigslist post to capture leads
- Set up paid traffic sources (Facebook & Google Ads)
- Optimize your first Google Ads campaign
- Begin SEO strategies to boost organic traffic
Week 4 – Content Hyperdrive
- Build citations to improve search rankings
- Generate backlinks to strengthen site authority
- Create & publish your first video
- Set up a Buyers website
- Start building a highly targeted Buyer List
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## Want to Learn More Before You Start?
If you're not quite sure if this is for you—or if you’re not ready for a full 30-day challenge—here are some other great ways to explore Carrot:
🔗 Get a Carrot Demo – See Carrot in action before committing.
🎥 Free Carrot Workshop – Learn how to maximize your site’s potential.
📋 Get Your FREE Marketing Plan Generator – A step-by-step tool to help you create a winning strategy.🚀 MAREI is an affiliate partner with Carrot, so when you sign up through us, you're supporting our community while getting the best tools to grow your business!
- REIBlackbook: Business Management Q & A (Virtual on Zoom)Needs location
Real Estate Investors, Join Us!
🗓 The 2nd Monday of the Month
🕕 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST
📍 Online Meeting
👉 Sign up now at MAREI.org/CalendarDiscover REI BlackBook: The Ultimate Business Tool for Real Estate Investors!
This session is for real estate investors who are tired of juggling marketing, follow-ups, and business tracking with multiple tools. Learn how REI BlackBook can streamline your processes and help you close more deals without burning out.
🎯 Bring Your Questions on the following:
✅ How to generate more seller leads using their lead gen tools.
✅ Track where your leads are coming from with built-in analytics.
✅ Automate repetitive tasks for you and your team.
✅ Set up a virtual, trackable phone system that integrates with your CRM.
✅ Organize the chaos and automate your business like a pro.
✅ Explore AI integrations to take your business to the next level.🚀 Get Started Now:
Free Demo: MAREI.org/BBdemo
14-Day Free Trial: MAREI.org/REIBB💡 Why Attend?
REI BlackBook is like a "business in a box," designed for real estate investors but customizable for any sales process. Learn how to make it work for you, and get your questions answered live!👋 What to Do Next:
1️⃣ Watch the demo ahead of time: MAREI.org/BBdemo
2️⃣ Sign up at MAREI.org/Calendar
3️⃣ Join us on 2nd Monday of the Month at 6 PM CST with your questions ready.Don’t miss this chance to see how REI BlackBook can revolutionize your business! 📈
