About us
GRID Kansas City is a real estate community built by investors for investors. We are a group of real people doing real deals.
Our core mission is to connect to, learn from, and collaborate with like-minded people interested in building wealth and creating impact through real estate.
We welcome investors of all experience levels. We are life-long learners and believe everyone has value to share.
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How it works
We meet once a month, 12 months a year, on the same day, week, and time of the month. Each month we cover a different investing topic in the Lifecycle of an Investor—ranging from wholesaling to rehabbing to becoming a bank through private lending.
Our meetings are not sales pitches. They are opportunities for us to dive deep into a real estate topic, connect with local experts in our marketplace, and build long-term relationships with other doers and deal-makers.
All of our events are 100% FREE.
Learn more about us at gridinvestor.com
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Your GRID Leadership
GRID Kansas City is led by Brad Kanouse, Virginia Franzese, and Matt Cochran.
Brad Kanouse originally hails from the Dallas–Fort Worth area and relocated to Kansas City in 2004 to pursue graduate studies at the University of Missouri–Kansas City.
With a background in technical direction and a master’s degree, Brad spent years managing complex productions and collaborating with diverse teams at organizations including the Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Houston Grand Opera, and the Lyric Opera of Kansas City.
In 2015, Brad and his wife returned to Kansas City to start their family. Now living in Independence with their two energetic boys, Brad found a natural transition into real estate by combining his experience managing complex projects with his passion for construction, home improvement, and real estate investing.
Brad serves as the Director of Investor Services with the breeze Real Estate Team, where he specializes in working with real estate investors both locally and across the country. Leveraging his project management background, construction knowledge, and investment insight, he helps clients identify opportunities, analyze deals, and build successful real estate portfolios.
Brad is passionate about helping clients navigate the real estate process with confidence—whether they’re searching for their forever home, selling a property, or expanding their investment holdings. Outside of work, he enjoys hockey, baseball, and football, along with woodworking, home construction projects, cooking, working out, and relaxing around a fire with family and friends.
Virginia is the founder of breeze REAL ESTATE, which she launched in 2014 with a clear vision. To build a life and business rooted in intention. Not just for herself, but for her family, her team, and the community she serves.
Her work is grounded in presence and purpose. She believes real estate is not just about transactions. It is about helping people move through different stages of life with clarity, connection, and confidence.
Through breeze, Virginia has created an environment where agents are mentored to live and work by design. To build meaningful relationships. To serve at a high level. And to grow both personally and professionally.
She also works closely with clients and investors, helping them build wealth through buying, selling, and investing in real estate, all while staying intentional about the life they are creating along the way.
Virginia brings a unique perspective to leadership. One that values curiosity, authenticity, and slowing down enough to be fully present. She believes that when people live and lead from that place, something powerful happens.
Outside of business, Virginia is a mom to Carter, Olly, and Sarah, a breathwork facilitator, and someone who finds clarity in the mountains. Whether skiing, fishing, or simply taking time to slow down and reflect.
Her ability to lead with intention, build strong community, and help others grow makes her an incredible addition to the GRID Leadership Network and a perfect complement to the Kansas City market.
Matt Cochran is a proud Kansas City native who has spent more than 20 years helping families, homeowners, and investors navigate the lending process with confidence.
Known for his relationship-first approach, Matt takes the time to understand each client's goals and create customized lending solutions that fit their unique situation.
His focus on service, education, and attention to detail has helped countless people achieve their homeownership and investment goals.
What makes Matt such a great addition to the GRID Leadership Network is his passion for helping people succeed. He believes in building genuine relationships, creating meaningful connections, and serving others at a high level.
Outside of work, Matt enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs, and exploring new places through travel.
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Our Partners
breeze REAL ESTATE is where aligned lives and powerful businesses are built.
We help clients and agents create wealth through buying, selling, and investing in real estate, while developing the clarity, discipline, and mindset required to sustain it.
At breeze, success isn’t just measured in transactions. It’s measured in the life you build alongside it.
Learn more about breeze REAL ESTATE
Fountain Mortgage
Our story started like many other small businesses—a few friends got together and decided to take a risk on a big idea. Mike, Mike, and Matt had a dream and maverick belief that a hometown mortgage provider could serve families better than any big bank ever could. Free from the pressure of shareholders, a board of directors, or a corporate conglomerate, Kansas Citians – and eventually people across the country – would benefit from a more personalized process.
It turns out, they were right. By surrounding themselves with the best team, realtor partners, and clients, Fountain Mortgage experienced incredible success in a few short years. We’ve always said that we’re a people company that happens to be in the mortgage business, and we’ve never lost that guiding principle as we’ve grown.
We’re not a branch. We’re not a big bank. We only focus on mortgages and answer only to you.
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Upcoming events
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Show Me the Money! Where to Find The Money + How To Become the Bank
GRID Kansas City Meetup, 7501 Mission Rd Ste 200, Prairie Village, KS, USHere’s the short version—the money is the easy part.
Find a motivated seller, get yourself a deal and the money will find you.
Come out to this important discussion to learn how to secure funding for your deals from lenders, private sources, friends, family, and GRID itself.Doing deals isn’t the only way (and maybe not even the best way) to make money investing in real estate.
This event is also about how YOU can be the bank and how to properly structure loans to other investors that can provide solid, safe returns on your money—without getting your hands dirty.
Come for the training, stay for the networking!
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How To Estimate Renovations: Analyze Costs + Minimize Mistakes
GRID Kansas City Meetup, 7501 Mission Rd Ste 200, Prairie Village, KS, USThis month's meeting is one of the most popular—How to Estimate Renovations.
Come out and hear us explain how we estimate renovations on our investment properties BEFORE we actually go look at them.
It's a critical skill that will save you time and make you money.
We'll talk about the types of renovation and materials we put in our properties and show examples from our deals.
Come for the training, stay for the networking!
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How to Understand Value: Analyzing Deals in Your Market
GRID Kansas City Meetup, 7501 Mission Rd Ste 200, Prairie Village, KS, USDetermining a property's value is one of the most important skills you must develop as a real estate investor.
The key to understanding real estate values is learning how they impact your deals.
Accurate real estate valuations can help investors make better decisions when it comes to buying and selling properties. Investors must know how to value real estate and make educated guesses about how much profit each will make, whether through property appreciation, rental income, or both.
Come for the training, stay for the networking!
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How To Buy And Hold: The BRRR Strategy for Wealth
GRID Kansas City Meetup, 7501 Mission Rd Ste 200, Prairie Village, KS, USYou may have heard other investors, gurus and financial planners discussing the virtues of owning rental properties.
And it is definitely true that a portfolio of GOOD rental properties can provide lifetime income and financial security.
But what really makes a GOOD rental property?
What should you expect from your rental portfolio and how do you manage it for maximum return on minimal effort?
We will also deep dive into the BRRRR strategy and show you how it can help you build massive wealth.
BRRRR stands for:
- Buy
- Rehab
- Rent
- Refinance
- Repeat
We'll cover those points and more with real examples and data at this month's meeting.
Come for training, stay for the networking!
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