What we’re about
Welcome to MAREI – Kansas City’s #1 Real Estate Investing Community
Ready to build wealth through real estate?
Whether you're brand new or already doing deals, you’ll find the training, support, and connections to grow your business inside the Mid-America Association of Real Estate Investors (MAREI).
We’re the largest, most active real estate investing group in the Kansas City metro—meeting monthly, online, and at special training events.
Our mission is to help local investors Learn, Connect, and Take Action.
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### 💡 What You’ll Get from MAREI:
- Real-world training from successful investors—not gurus
- A local network of lenders, contractors, wholesalers, agents & mentors
- Live events, masterclasses, and networking that lead to real deals
- Resources and discounts to save you time, money, and stress
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### 📍 Monthly Meetings – Open to the Public
🗓 Every 2nd Tuesday | 🕕 6:00 PM
📍 DoubleTree Hotel, Overland Park, KS
- ✔️ Vendor Expo & Networking: 6–7 PM
- ✔️ Expert Presentation: 7 PM
👉 Click here to see our upcoming events
🎟️ Admission to our Monthly Meeting
- Members: Always Free
- First-Time Guests: Free (Just preregister for the event)
- Returning Guests: $35 with RSVP
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### 👥 Who Should Join?
- New investors looking for a step-by-step path
- Experienced investors who want to level up
- Agents, lenders, contractors & service pros in the real estate space
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### 💬 Why Members Say “I Wish I Found This Sooner”
Because MAREI isn’t just another Meetup or Facebook group.
It’s a real community of local investors helping each other get results.
Join us and see for yourself.
Learn more at 👉 [www.MAREI.org](https://www.marei.org)
Featured event
MAREI October Meeting: Secrets of Getting Better Money from Banks
Let’s face it—banks are the best source of long-term, fixed-rate financing for assets today. Whether you’re a starter, estate builder, or ender, you need to hear what landlord and “Professional Bank Customer” Robert Mohon knows about borrowing, building credit, and building wealth.
Robert is bringing us valuable insight he has learned over the past 20 years or so investing in real estate using money from banks, including:
✔️ The 5 things that make you irresistible to lenders
✔️ How to protect yourself when working with banks
✔️ The posture to adopt with bankers
✔️ Why a line of credit is your gold standard
✔️ The secret of how banks actually work
✔️ What a “trash bank account” is and why you need one
✔️ The “other” credit score banks use
✔️ How to boost your credit score immediately and legally
Robert built a portfolio of single-family homes that supports him completely, using no private money or creative financing—just hard-won knowledge about banking and credit. He wants to make sure everyone in Kansas City has the same opportunity he did.
Go to https://www.MAREI.org/Calendar to Register for this event.
Join us early at 6 for our Mini-Trade Show, Networking, Ask an Expert, and Overall Relationship Building Hour. You can't get this on a video online, you have to be in the ROOM . . . we will have some real heavy hitters in the audience who can field a lot of questions - Robert draws that kinda crowd.
We have some structured networking at 7 and Robert Takes the stage about 7:30. Bring your business cards and a way to take notes, cause you will want to write a LOT of stuff down.
Many thanks to our Business Sponsors
> Mark "the Cabinet Guy" Yanda with DeMayo Enterprises
> Rob Fishbein With Investor Funding at JM Real Estate Capital
> Von Finkenbinder with Appliance Shark for repairs & sales
> Britton Asbell and Team at Crossroads Investment Lending
> Todd Welhoelter at Heartland 1031 Solutions
> Kendra & Max with North Oak Investment for Investor Funding
> Keith Griffin with Longhorn Investments for Investor Funding
Upcoming events
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MAREI October Meeting: Secrets of Getting Better Money from Banks
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kansas City - Overland Park, 10100 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS, USLet’s face it—banks are the best source of long-term, fixed-rate financing for assets today. Whether you’re a starter, estate builder, or ender, you need to hear what landlord and “Professional Bank Customer” Robert Mohon knows about borrowing, building credit, and building wealth.
Robert is bringing us valuable insight he has learned over the past 20 years or so investing in real estate using money from banks, including:
✔️ The 5 things that make you irresistible to lenders
✔️ How to protect yourself when working with banks
✔️ The posture to adopt with bankers
✔️ Why a line of credit is your gold standard
✔️ The secret of how banks actually work
✔️ What a “trash bank account” is and why you need one
✔️ The “other” credit score banks use
✔️ How to boost your credit score immediately and legallyRobert built a portfolio of single-family homes that supports him completely, using no private money or creative financing—just hard-won knowledge about banking and credit. He wants to make sure everyone in Kansas City has the same opportunity he did.
Go to https://www.MAREI.org/Calendar to Register for this event.
Join us early at 6 for our Mini-Trade Show, Networking, Ask an Expert, and Overall Relationship Building Hour. You can't get this on a video online, you have to be in the ROOM . . . we will have some real heavy hitters in the audience who can field a lot of questions - Robert draws that kinda crowd.
We have some structured networking at 7 and Robert Takes the stage about 7:30. Bring your business cards and a way to take notes, cause you will want to write a LOT of stuff down.
Many thanks to our Business Sponsors
> Mark "the Cabinet Guy" Yanda with DeMayo Enterprises
> Rob Fishbein With Investor Funding at JM Real Estate Capital
> Von Finkenbinder with Appliance Shark for repairs & sales
> Britton Asbell and Team at Crossroads Investment Lending
> Todd Welhoelter at Heartland 1031 Solutions
> Kendra & Max with North Oak Investment for Investor Funding
> Keith Griffin with Longhorn Investments for Investor Funding100 attendees
•OnlineHow Wholesaling Really Works in Today’s Market (Online Masterclass with MAREI)
OnlineWholesaling sounds simple—but the truth is, it’s changed. Join wholesaling expert Alan Chantker for a no-fluff, real-world masterclass on how to find deals, talk to sellers, and close ethically in today’s market.
Get full details and sign up at MAREI.org/Calendar
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Wholesaling sounds simple: find a deal, lock it up, sell the contract, and cash a check.But if you’ve tried it lately, you know it’s not that easy. Competition is up. Inventory is down. And what worked in 2020 just doesn’t cut it anymore.
That’s why MAREI (Mid-America Association of Real Estate Investors) is hosting this online masterclass with Alan Chantker, a 20-year wholesaling veteran, to show you what’s really working in 2025.
In this one-day, no-fluff workshop, you’ll learn how to:
✔️ Find and connect with motivated sellers
✔️ Process leads and set profitable appointments
✔️ Negotiate deals that get accepted
✔️ Value properties accurately
✔️ Assign contracts and close deals legally and profitably🗓 When: Saturday, October 25th
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Central
💻 Where: Online (Zoom link provided after registration)
🎥 Recording: Included👉 To attend, register at www.MAREI.org/Calendar
(Please note: RSVP’ing on Meetup does not register you for the Zoom link.)
💲 Early registration through Oct. 23rd:
$47 Members | $97 Non-Members
✅ 100% Money-Back GuaranteeHosted by: MAREI — Mid-America Association of Real Estate Investors
Learn • Connect • Do | MAREI.org104 attendees
Carrot's 30 Day Authority Building Challenge
Location not specified yet## 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!
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REIBlackbook: Business Management Q & A (Virtual on Zoom)
Location not specified yetReal 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! 📈
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