January Monthly Meeting: How to Survive the 2026 Real Estate Market

REGISTER ON DETROITREIA.COM - 1ST TIME GUESTS ARE FREE!

##### Tentative Schedule:

##### 5:30 - 6:00pm: Doors Open

##### Network with MREI Members, Guests and Vendors

##### 6:00 - 6:30pm: Ask the Expert - Michael Colton, Probate Attorney Our Ask the Expert segment will feature Michael Colton, a respected probate attorney, who will break down what real estate investors need to know about probate. He’ll cover common pitfalls, opportunities, and key considerations when dealing with probate properties — with a focus on how investors can navigate them more confidently. Whether you’re new to investing or actively doing deals, this meeting will give you clarity, perspective, and actionable takeaways to help you prepare for 2026.

6:30 - 6:45pm: Haves and Wants

6:45 - 7:15pm: Additional Networking

7:20pm: MREI Announcements and Vendor Raffle

7:30 - 9:00pm: Main Meeting Event - How to Survive the 2026 Real Estate Market!
The real estate market is shifting - and 2026 will reward investors who understand the data, adapt their strategies, and stay informed.
Join Michigan Real Estate Investors (MREI) for an in-depth discussion on current market trends and what they mean for the year ahead. This meeting will feature real-world perspectives from active professionals across the industry, including a flipper, wholesaler, lender, buy-and-hold investor, and realtor, each sharing what they’re seeing firsthand and how they’re adjusting for 2026.
You’ll gain practical insights into:

• Current market data and trends impacting deals today
• How different investing strategies are performing right now
• What experienced investors are doing to stay profitable in a changing market

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Monthly Meeting Cost:
Members: FREE
First Time Guest: FREE (please pre-register online before the event)
Returning Guests/Non-Members who already used their free guest pass: $20 Online before the day of the meeting or $25 at the Door.
Meeting Notes:

• There are no food or drinks provided at the event (there are no vending machines).
• Eat before arrival or bring your own drink and/or snack for throughout the event.
• Bring a pen and notepad
• Bring business cards for networking

**By attending this event, you consent to being recorded. Michigan Real Estate Investors may capture photographs, audio, and video during the event for promotional and educational purposes. Your participation implies your agreement to the use of these recordings in any media format, without compensation or further approval. If you have any concerns, please contact us prior to the event.**