What we’re about
Welcome to one of Charlotte’s largest and fastest growing real estate networking clubs!
The North Carolina Real Estate Investor's Association is a Real Estate Investor Association (REIA) dedicated to providing members with:
• Wholesale Real Estate Opportunities
• No Money No Credit Financing Opportunities
• A Network of Local Buyers, Sellers, Service Providers, & Partners
• Best-in-class Local Market Updates, Training, and Mentoring
We currently have thousands of members with chapters in Raleigh, Fayetteville, Wilmington and Charlotte. Our focus is LOCAL North Carolina real estate investing strategies and growing a community of knowledgeable investors.
We focus on promoting our own members and sharing the extensive expertise and knowledge found in our group. Many of our current members have been around for many years and continue to offer advice and support to new investors. There’s a lot of deal pitching that goes on in our meetings. In addition, we share recommendations for everything a new or old investor might need including: electricians, painters, plumbers, septic installers, roofers, builders, contractors, investor friendly realtors, educators, foundation companies, etc.
Our mission is to educate our members and share as much information as we can to help them become successful in their real estate investors by providing the tools for learning and support they need to start and grow their business.
We are a North Carolina real estate association and we only post ‘deals’ and ‘opportunities’ that are related to North Carolina real estate. The discussion board is highly moderated in that NO deals get posted that don’t directly have a relationship to real estate investing in North Carolina. That is a huge differentiator for us. Most members really appreciate not having their email clogged with spam about swamp land in Florida.
Bottom line is we operate a GREAT club and we hope you’ll consider joining.
To learn more about this club, please visit:[ www.ncreia.com](http://charlottemetroreia.com/)
Upcoming events
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NCREIA Online Seminar: The 2026 Real Estate Investor’s Thrival Guide
•OnlineOnline[NOTE: RSVPing here does NOT get you a link: you'll need to register at our website, HERE, to do that.]
The 2026 Real Estate Thrival Guide: Make ’26 Your Best Year Ever
Saturday, January 10th, 9 AM–3 PM Eastern – ONLINE
2026 is a different kind of market. Sales are slower. Prices are falling. Rents are flat or down. Costs are up. What worked in 2021 won’t cut it now.
But if you know what to do, this market is better—because skill beats luck, and most of your competition is already sitting on the sidelines.
In this full-day online workshop, 35-year veteran of the ups and downs of the real estate market Vena Jones-Cox will show you:
- How to confidently analyze deals in a falling or flat market—a skill your competitors don’t have, and that’s keeping them OUT of this opportunity-filled market
- The art of making offers when you offer is way lower, or on different terms, than the seller is asking
- How to rescue bad buys and reposition struggling properties—and when and how to walk away, if that’s what’s called for
- How to lead with strategy—not fear—and thrive when others hesitate
- And how to build your personal 90-day plan to profit in this cycle
Whether you’re brand-new or still recovering from the boom, this workshop is your blueprint for making 2026 a comeback year.
Again, RSVPing here on meetup does NOT get you your link! Go HERE for full details and to register.
(Note: To get registered for this Zoom workshop, you MUST register at our website, Register Here To Attend)4 attendees
NCREIA REI Blackbook
•OnlineOnlineREI Blackbook Support Group via Zoo with Karen Lewis & Jesus Atiles
Looking to get more out of REI Blackbook—or curious about what it can really do for your real estate business? Join Karen Lewis and Jesus Atiles for a relaxed, supportive Zoom session designed to help you understand and maximize this powerful platform.
Whether you're a current user or exploring if it's right for you, this meeting will walk you through how REI Blackbook can help you capture leads, manage contacts, automate marketing, organize your pipeline, market properties, and streamline your business from end to end.
Come learn, ask questions, and pick up practical tips that can make your investing journey easier and more efficient.
(Note: To get registered for this Zoom workshop, you MUST register at our website, Register Here To Attend)1 attendee
NCREIA New Investors: Real Estate Basics / Acquisitions 101
•OnlineOnlineNCREIA New Investors via Zoom with… Lionel Finley
Ready to start your real estate investing journey? Join us for the New Investors Subgroup, led by the incredible Lionel Finley—licensed GC, investor, realtor, coach, and mentor.
This session is designed to give new investors a strong foundation and a clear road map to building a successful real estate business. Lionel will guide you through essential topics that rotate every month, so no matter when you join, you’ll get the full learning path.
What You’ll Learn (on rotation):
• Real Estate Basics / Acquisitions 101
• Raising Capital / Building Business Credit
• Rehabbing: A Repeatable Fix & Flip System
Whether you're brand new or looking to solidify your fundamentals, this virtual event will give you the clarity and confidence to move forward.
(Note: To get registered for this Zoom workshop, you MUST register at our website, Register Here To Attend)2 attendees
NCREIA REI360: Fast Loans, Smart Strategies & Creative Capital
•OnlineOnlineREI360 (formerly NCREIA West) via Zoom with Ryan Walsh
The Investor’s Financing Playbook: Fast Loans, Smart Strategies & Creative Capital
Join Ryan Walsh for a practical breakdown of how investors can secure the right funding for any type of deal—whether you’re flipping, building rentals, or tackling properties most lenders won’t touch.
This session dives into how to pair the right loan with the right strategy so you can move faster, close stronger, and scale smarter—even in challenging markets.
What You’ll Learn:
- How fix & flip, bridge, and cash-out loans each fit into an investor’s strategy—and when one is more profitable than the others.
- Why bridge loans are the accelerator for BRRRR and rental investors looking to move fast without getting stuck on seasoning or slow bank timelines.
- Creative funding solutions for heavy rehabs, odd properties, large acreage, or deals that need second-position or hybrid (private money + seller financing) structures.
Whether you’re a new investor or actively scaling your portfolio, this session will give you real-world insights you can apply immediately.
(Note: To get registered for this Zoom workshop, you MUST register at our website, Register Here To Attend)1 attendee
Past events
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