MAREI 2.0 Kansas City Real Estate Investors Connect

Aug. 6, 2010 - PRLog -- By now we all know about the internet and more than likely have heard the term “Web 2.0”.  “According to Wikipedia, the term “Web 2.0” is commonly associated with web applications that facilitate interactive, information sharing, interoperability, user-centered design, and collaboration on the World Wide Web.”

After attend the National REIA Convention (http://www.NationalREIA.com)  in June and finding out what is going on all over the nation in Real Estate Communities of all kinds, it seems we need to have a MAREI 2.0.  

So what is a “MAREI 2.0”?

Well I have to define is as a real estate investor association that facilitates interactive members, the sharing of information between members, members working together for the common good, with programs that are designed with the member in mind, and where the members collaborate to improve the community.

That’s a long winded paragraph, but what is that going to mean to you the member.
First, at the leadership level, we want to get more of you involved with leading different types of groups.  So if you have a few extra hours a month to devote to the real estate investment community, consider becoming a leader of a subgroup or a committee leader.
Second, at the community level, we need to band together to combat all the bad press that real estate investors receive as the result of scammers and the economy.  To that end have a goal of having a Legislative Action Committee and a Community Affairs Committee in place by the end of the year.

Third, at the Meeting level, want to facilitate more interaction and networking.  Starting this month we are adding a “Haves and Wants” session at 7:00 and we would like to add an extra hour in the future from 5:00 to 6:00 for a 30 minute mini seminar taught by members or business associates on a specific topic and a market review of a particular market in the city.

Last, we want to see more interaction and deals being done through the web site.  We are currently updating the web site to make our property classifieds more prominent and to make the site easier to find online for out of area buyers looking to buy in Kansas City.  And we are adding a Blog feature to the page and would like to solicit articles on real estate and the metro from the members for the web site.

Please watch the new blog or email me for more info.
Go to http://www.MAREInet.com  and explore.

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Mid-America Association of Real Estate Investors offers networking, education, and legislative action to promote honest, ethical, and profitable real estate investing in the Kansas City area for Real Estate Investors, Landlords, and Apartment Owners.