About us
Our motto: Dedicated to the Art of Real Estate Investing and Helping Our Members Achieve Success!
Tired of the ups and downs of the stock market?
Are you looking to achieve financial security for you and your family?
Real Estate is the greatest wealth builder in the United States. More fortunes have been made through real estate investing than any other business. The time has come for you to build your own success story.
At MREIA we are serious about real estate investing. We are the oldest real estate investing association in New Jersey, dating back to 1982. We are also NJ’s largest non-profit volunteer run association, as well as a charter member of the National Real Estate Investors Association (NAREIA).
Networking among our members is the heart and soul of MREIA. Many of our members have been with us for 20-30 years and are happy to assist newcomers to the wonderful world of real estate investing in reaching their goals and aspirations.
Our monthly meetings are full of real world, nuts and bolts up to date information that you need to succeed. We Do NOT recommend expensive overpriced “boot camps” and mentoring programs that cost thousands of dollars.
Our annual membership is only $199.00 which includes our monthly meetings from January through November, incredible benefits such as the Home Depot Discount Program, discounts from local and national businesses and our monthly newsletter, “The Metro.”
Some of recent topics covered have been:
Creating Positive Cash Flow,
Profiting from Foreclosures,
How to Determine If a Property is an Investment Winner,
Successful Landlording Tricks,
Using Options to Build your Real Estate Empire,
And much, much more
First time guests are free so come see what we are all about. $25 for guests who have attended a past meeting. Visit our website at
www.mreia.com
Upcoming events
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REI Blackbook Support Group In Collaboration with NCREIA
Online Meeting, -, New Jersey, nj, USImportant:
You cannot register for this event here on Meetup. To secure your spot, please visit www.mreia.com### REI Blackbook Support Group
In Collaboration with NCREIA
Are you using REI Blackbook—or thinking about using it—to grow your real estate business? Join us for this interactive REI Blackbook Support Group, designed to help investors maximize profits, streamline processes, and reduce the frustrations that come with managing leads and deals.
This session is perfect for:
- Current REI Blackbook users who want to get more value from the platform
- New or prospective users curious about how REI Blackbook can enhance their business
- Real estate investors looking for smarter systems and better results
During this live Zoom meeting, we’ll cover:
- How to use REI Blackbook more effectively in your real estate business
- Tips, best practices, and real-world use cases
- Answers to common questions and challenges
- How this tool can help you stay organized, consistent, and profitable
Whether you’re just getting started or already using REI Blackbook, this support group will help you work smarter—not harder.
Date: Monday, February 9, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost:- Members: FREE
- Non-Members: $25
Registration required.
Visit www.mreia.com to save your spot.
2 attendees
Main Meeting: Legal Eagle Night – Panel of Expert Attorneys
VFW Post 3117, 53 National Rd, Edison, NJ, USImportant:
You cannot register for this event here on Meetup. To secure your spot, please visit www.mreia.comMain Meeting: Legal Eagle Night – Panel of Expert Attorneys
One of our most popular meetings is back!
If you’ve ever thought “I really wish I could just ask an attorney…” — this is your night.
Legal Eagle Night is one of our marquee meetings of the year, featuring a panel of expert New Jersey attorneys coming together for one powerful evening of real-world legal insight and open Q&A. No sales pitches. No fluff. Just direct access to the legal expertise you actually want in your corner.
Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Time: Doors open at 6 pm for networking. Main session is from 7 pm to 9 pm. Zoom starts at 7 pm.
Format: Live & Zoom
In-Person Location:
VFW Post 3117
53 National Road
Edison, NJ 08817Our panel features top NJ attorneys specializing in:
- Real Estate Law
- Landlord & Tenant Law
- Municipal Law & Zoning
- Planning & Land Use Law
- Bankruptcy Law
Where else do you get the opportunity to ask your specific questions—and learn alongside other investors--from some of the most prominent attorneys in New Jersey, all in one room?
Whether you’re navigating a current challenge, planning your next move, or looking to protect yourself from costly mistakes, Legal Eagle Night will help you gain clarity, confidence, and connections you won’t get anywhere else.
Please pre-register here. We look forward to seeing you soon!
P.S. Free for MREIA members and first-time guests. $25 returning non-members. Doors open at 6 pm for networking. Main session is from 7 pm to 9 pm. Zoom starts at 7 pm.
Register now to secure your spot!
Zoom details will be shared with registered attendees prior to the event.Meet our panelists:
Harry Frieland, Esq. - Of Counsel with Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, P.C.
Harry Frieland, Esq. has more than 50 years of experience and is currently active in Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, P.C.'s Real Estate Practice Group. His practice comprises all aspects of real estate law with a particular focus on the areas of residential and commercial real estate development, real estate leasing, real estate acquisitions, and sales and secured lending. He represents both landlord and tenant parties in preparing and negotiating office, industrial, and retail leases for properties in New Jersey and New York. He acts on behalf of individuals and private developers in the acquisition, development, and sale of commercial and residential properties.Felicia Ekejiuba, Esq. - Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, P.C. - Principal & Managing Attorney, Evictions
As a member of the Creditor’s Rights Department with Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, P.C., Ms. Ekejiuba focuses her practice on representation of corporate clients in post-foreclosure sale evictions and Landlord and Tenant matters and has over 20 years of experience.Daniel Straffi, Jr., Esq. - Straffi & Straffi Attorneys at Law
Daniel Straffi, Jr. focuses his practice on representing individuals and businesses in the areas of bankruptcy, divorce, and criminal defense. He is an active member of the NJ and Ocean Bar Associations (Co-Chair of Bankruptcy Panel) and is a certified mediator and early settlement panelist in Ocean County.Christian M. Hibinski, Esq. - Hibinski Law, LLC
Throughout his career, Christian has been affiliated with a number of law firms throughout New Jersey, including one of the largest firms in New Jersey and other prominent small and mid-sized firms. Christian has served, and continues to serve, as Board Attorney for various municipal boards across New Jersey. Furthermore, Christian has served as a Municipal Attorney for multiple municipalities, as well as currently serves as Special Counsel for a number of public entities. In terms of public service, Christian has worked for a prominent New Jersey member of Congress, as well as several state legislators.
Honors: Named Best of Bergen Top Lawyers in Litigation (2024)
Named Best of Bergen Top Lawyers in both Municipal Law and Zoning,
Planning & Land Use Law (2023)3 attendees
Hands-On Online Workshop; QuickBooks Online for Real Estate Investors
Location not specified yet[Note: registering here doesn’t actually get you a seat; to do that, you have to go to our website, HERE]
Bad books cost you time, money, and stress.
GOOD books let you:- Quickly and easily enter income and expenses by the type (rent?Wholesale fee? Sale profit?)
AND the deal
- Run reports that tell you how your business is REALLY doing, and where you need to cut expenses or increase income
- Invoice tenants and note holders
- See which rentals are ‘underperforming’ in seconds
- Track those pesky credit card expenditures by property
- Create budgets (and then see where you’re consistently ‘going over’, so you can fix it)
- Prep your books for your accountant in no time, saving you hundreds of dollars in tax prep fees every year
Join Jerry Fink, a rehabber/housing provider and non-practicing CPA, for a hands-on lesson in how to do all of that in QuickBooks Online.
If you need this, you know it, and lots of us do; go HERE for the full agenda, registration, and even a link to download a free 30-day trial of QuickBooks Online!
1 attendee
Past events
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