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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Focus Group: The Jersey Girls - Women in Real Estate (WIIRE)
Online Meeting, -, New Jersey, nj, USImportant:
You cannot register for this event here on Meetup. To secure your spot, please visit www.mreia.com#### Note: you can’t register for this event here. Go to our website HERE for details and registration.
MREIA Presents:
Focus Group: The Jersey Girls - Women Investors in Real Estate (WIIRE) - Zoom MeetingDate: Monday, October 19, 2026
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Union Beach Grill, 719 Union Ave, Union Beach, NJ 07735MREIA Presents:
Maximizing Property Potential
Rehab Projects, Property Evaluation & Industry ConnectionsA Jersey Girls (Women Investors In Real Estate--WIIRE)
SPECIAL LIVE EVENT FOR WOMEN REAL ESTATE INVESTORS at Union Beach Grill - $25 covers a delicious meal - PLEASE BE PREPARED TO PAY $25 AT THE DOOR
Important! There is no registration fee for this event; however, our host restaurant is generously providing us their room with the understanding that the attendees purchase their own meal.
Please be prepared to pay $25.00 at the door for a delicious meal.
Speakers:
Rosa Brooks - Realtor/General Contractor/Renovation Specialist
Barronda Wallace - Licensed Broker/Real Estate Professional
Nicole Grignon-Dowling - Realtor/Local President Elect of Women's Council of RealtorsRegister to get the Zoom link: Visit www.mreia.com
We look forward to seeing you!
2 attendees
Focus Group: Q&A With a Lender
Online Meeting, -, New Jersey, nj, USImportant:
You cannot register for this event here on Meetup. To secure your spot, please visit www.mreia.comJoin us for an insightful Focus Group Q&A with a Lender!
Hosted by: Jeff Bunin
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
RSVP: www.mreia.com
Note: Members only eventJeff shares his decades of experience in the real estate financing world. Join him every 3rd Wednesday of the month, for his insights and answer your questions.
At this month's meeting, Jeff is going to discuss Commercial Loans.
Whether you're new to real estate investing or an experienced investor looking to expand your financing options, this Focus Group is designed to help you better understand the lending landscape.
Join Jeff Bunin as he shares valuable insights from his decades of experience in real estate financing and answers your questions in an interactive discussion format.
Join Jeff every third Wednesday of the month for expert guidance, market insights, and answers to your real estate financing questions.
Don’t miss this opportunity to get your lending questions answered and connect with fellow investors. Reserve your spot HERE today!
2 attendees
Focus Group: Rehabbing Properties for Fun & Profit
Online Meeting, -, New Jersey, nj, USImportant:
You cannot register for this event here on Meetup. To secure your spot, please visit www.mreia.com(Note: RSVPing here on meetup does NOT reserve your seat. To do that, you’ll need to register at our
website, HERE.)Focus Group: Rehabbing Properties for Fun & Profit
Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
RSVP: www.mreia.comThursday's Night's Focus Group
DAVE’S REHAB: THE STORY CONTINUES!
From Long-Term Rental to For-Sale Property — Follow the Journey!What happens when a long-term rental property is ready for a new chapter? First, it needs a rehab!
Join us as we follow Dave’s real-life real estate investment journey in Port Monmouth, New Jersey, as he transforms a long-term rental property in preparation for sale.
See the BEFORE and AFTER photos!
Did Dave keep the rehab on budget?
What improvements were made, and what did they cost?
Did the renovations add value to the property?
And the big question… HAS IT SOLD?This continuing series takes you behind the scenes of a real estate project, sharing the progress, the decisions, the expenses, and the results — not just the finished product.
Whether you’re a seasoned real estate investor, a landlord, or just getting started, Dave’s Rehab offers a firsthand look at what it takes to prepare a rental property for the market.Come see the transformation. Follow the numbers. Discover the outcome!
Dave’s Rehab — Port Monmouth, NJ
Real property. Real rehab. Real numbers. Real results.For MREIA Members only. Not a member? Join us!
2 attendees
Beyond the 1031: What to Do When It's Time to Move Into Other Investments
Online Meeting, -, New Jersey, nj, US[NOTE: RSVPing here does NOT get you a link: you'll need to register at our website, HERE, to do that.]
If you’re a more seasoned investor, you may be facing this problem:
You've built equity in your real estate. Now you'd like to put some of it into something that doesn't require owning and operating another building.But selling can mean a substantial capital gains tax bill…
…and “Do a 1031 exchange” isn't much of an answer if you're trying to move OUT of directly owned real estate.On Saturday, October 24th, Todd VanMeter will explain the Deferred Income Trust strategy he works with, which uses an irrevocable trust and an installment sale to pursue tax deferral while creating a path into other investments.
You'll learn how the transaction fits together, where the proceeds go, how payments to the seller work, what control you give up, and what to review with your attorney and CPA before considering it.
You'll also explore how it compares with other exit strategies, and examples involving properties, portfolios, businesses, and partnership interests.
This is for active and experienced investors who are thinking about what comes NEXT for the equity they've built—and want to understand the details before making that decision.
Saturday, October 24th, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Eastern Time, online.
$47 for members/$97 for nonmembers through Thursday, October 22nd; $67/$127 after.The workshop will be recorded and all registrants will receive the recording, so register even if you can’t attend live.
100% satisfaction guaranteed or your money back.
Again, RSVPing here on meetup does NOT get you your link! Go HERE for full details and to register.
2 attendees
Past events
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