About us
Welcome to the Real Estate Investment Club for the State of Missouri
If you are looking for a group that meets live in person we highly recommend:
Metro East REIA in St Louis
St Louis REIA in St Louis
MAREI in Kansas City
This group is hosted by Mid-America Association of Real Estate Investors. We do have a lot of virtual events to help you Learn | Connect | Do
We will be sharing our live in KC events as well as our Virtual Nationwide Events.
If you are a leader at Metro East REIA, St Louis REIA, or other major group in the state of Missouri that meets in person, let's talk. We may be able have you post your live in person events here.
And when we all need to come together for advocacy, we are already gathered in one spot.
Upcoming events
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October MAREI Meeting: Invest Like a Billionaire
Holiday Inn & Suites Overland Park-West by IHG, 8787 Reeder St, Overland Park, KS 66214, USA, Overland Park, KS, USEver wonder how the ultra-wealthy actually got that way — and stay that way? You may not be inventing the next gadget or dropping $3 million on a single deal, but you can put many of the same tools and strategies to work in your own real estate investing — starting right where you are.
Our October speaker is Bob Fraser — co-founder and CFO of Kansas City's own Aspen Funds ($500M+ in private credit, real estate, and energy), and the USA Today bestselling author of Invest Like a Billionaire.
He lost a $250 million fortune twice before cracking how billionaires really invest, and he's coming to MAREI to share what he learned.
Here's what you'll take home:
- What billionaires actually own — and why 50–60% of it isn't stocks
- The alternatives hiding in plain sight: private notes, lending, energy, funds
- How the wealthy legally shrink the tax bill on every dollar
- How to organize and structure what you've already built
- How to spot a great operator — and walk away from a loser
- How to read a PPM and understand the key terms in any private deal
New to real estate investing? Come as our guest — first-timers are always welcome, and you'll find a room full of local investors happy to help you get started.
Agenda — Tuesday, October 13
5:30 PM — Doors, vendor trade show, food & networking
6:30 PM — Deal Room & announcements
7:00 PM — Bob Fraser takes the stage
8:30 PM — Networking (come meet Bob)Location: Holiday Inn, 8787 Reeder Road, Overland Park, KS
Be sure to go to the MAREI Calendar Page to reserve your seat: MAREI.org/Calendar
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Lifeonaire "Get a Life" Getaway — 3 Days to Design the Life You Want
Location not specified yetWhat is a lifeonaire you ask: "A Lifeonaire is someone who is rich in what matters most to them–things like relationships, time, freedom, purpose.
We’re all about designing a life you love and creating a business that fuels that life, not fights against it."And what is a 3 Day Get a Life Get Away?
It's where you learn how to
#### Get A Clear Vision for Your Life
Discover what YOU really want (not what the world tells you to chase) and create a step-by-step plan to make it a reality.
#### Learn the Secrets to Financial Freedom
Learn how to eliminate debt, reduce stress, and stop living paycheck to paycheck—without needing millions in the bank.
#### Work Towards Escaping the Hustle Trap
Society glorifies working 24/7, but we’ll prove why more work DOES NOT more success. We’ll show you how to stop waiting for the “perfect time” to enjoy life.
#### Learn to Conquer Fear & Limiting Beliefs
Most people are held back not by circumstances, but by false beliefs, mental roadblocks, and blind spots. We’ll help you shatter them once and for all.
#### Free Yourself from Stress, Overcommitment, and Busyness
Learn how to let go of what drains you, and focus on what truly matters–guilt free.
#### How to Take Back Your Time and Energy
Step off the treadmill of busy and design a schedule that prioritizes your life first, work second, so you can actually enjoy what matters most.
The next 3 Day Get a Life Getaway is Coming Up
- When: October 22–24, 2026 · 8:00 AM–5:00 PM daily
- Where: Memphis, TN (this is a travel event — plan for the drive/flight; lodging isn't included)
- Cost: normally $597 — FREE for MAREI members ($20 signup fee covers you + a guest)
You can attend the event for $597 - go to their website and sign up right now. Or if you are a member of MAREI we have your discount code.
Learn about MAREI membership: MAREI.org/Membership for just $149 a year or $25 a month, you get full access to all our benefits, including 3 days for you and your spouse at this event.
Learn how to get your discount code as a member and learn more about getting a life at
MAREI.org/GetALifeWe have a couple of videos for you there.
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Beyond the 1031: Sell, Defer the Gain & Move Into Other Investments (Online)
·OnlineOnlineIf 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.
[NOTE: RSVPing here does NOT get you a link. You'll need to register at our website to do that: [https://www.mareimember.com/Events.aspx?ID=MAREI-Online-Master-Class-Beyond-the-1031-What-to-Do-When-It-s-Time-to-Move-Into-Other-Investments-But-You-Still-Want-to-Defer-Those-Capital-Gains-37-10-24-2026]
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, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Central Time, online.
$47 for MAREI 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: [https://www.mareimember.com/Events.aspx?ID=MAREI-Online-Master-Class-Beyond-the-1031-What-to-Do-When-It-s-Time-to-Move-Into-Other-Investments-But-You-Still-Want-to-Defer-Those-Capital-Gains-37-10-24-2026]
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Past events
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