Metro East Real Estate Investors Association

🚨 TONIGHT! 🚨

Metro East REIA is back tonight at Stonewolf Golf Course!

Featured Speaker:
🎤 Megan Greathouse
Topic: Self-Managing With Ease

🕠 Networking & Pizza starts at 5:30PM

Also featuring:
🛠️ Ask A Pro Series hosted by Accredited Roofing

If you're investing in real estate in the Metro East / St. Louis area, come connect with other local investors and grow your network.

📍 Stonewolf Golf Course
1195 Stonewolf Trl
Fairview Heights, IL

We’ll see you tonight! 🔥

This is more than just a meeting.
It’s where local investors connect. 👇

Every month we bring together:
🏡 New investors
🏘️ Landlords
🔨 Rehabbers
📈 Long-term investors
🤝 Industry professionals

Tomorrow night we’ll be hearing from Megan Greathouse on:
🔥 “Self-Managing With Ease”

If you’ve been looking to get more plugged into the local real estate community, this is the room you want to be in.

📍 Stonewolf Golf Course
🕠 Networking & Pizza starts at 5:30PM

See everyone tomorrow!

🔥 Our next Metro East REIA meeting is this Monday!

We’re excited to have Megan Greathouse joining us to speak on:
👉 “Self-Managing With Ease”

If you own rentals, are planning to buy rentals, or just want systems that make investing less stressful — this is going to be a great session.

PLUS:
🍕 Networking & Pizza starting at 5:30PM
🛠️ “Ask A Pro Series” hosted by Accredited Roofing
🤝 Connect with local investors from across the Metro East & St. Louis area

📍 Stonewolf Golf Course
1195 Stonewolf Trl
Fairview Heights, IL

Come learn, network, and grow with a room full of active investors.

This is what a room full of active investors looks like 👇

Another strong night with the Metro East Real Estate Investors Association 🔥

This past Monday we had Shawn Foppe ArtofAppraisal RealestateEdge break down:
👉 How the appraisal process really works
👉 How to increase value on your deals
👉 And how to avoid leaving money on the table

Whether you’re buying, refinancing, or preparing to sell — understanding appraisals can make or break your deal.

But just as important as the content - is the room. Local investors and operators all connecting, sharing ideas, and building real relationships.

That’s exactly what we’re building here — a stronger, more valuable network.

If you’re investing (or looking to get started) in the Metro East / St. Louis area, this is the room you want to be in.

New location. Better content. Growing network.

👉 Come check out the next meeting on May 11th with networking starting at 5:30pm.

Join the Metro East Real Estate Investors Association Monday April 13th for our monthly meeting at The Clubhouse of Stonewolf Golf Course. The evening begins at 5:30 PM with networking and pizza. Our featured speaker Shawn Foppe will present an appraisal seminar, sharing insights from his experience as a residential real estate appraiser and property investor to help you better understand property values and make smarter investment decisions. This is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and grow alongside investors of all experience levels.

Are You Making The Most of Your Membership?

Join us Monday, March 9th at The Clubhouse of Stonewolf Golf Course. We will be having a presentation from National REIA. Our members will learn how to get the most out of the organization —such as education programs, investor resources, advocacy for property owners, and connections with other real estate investors across the country. Networking starts at 5:30 and pizza will be provided!

Join us Monday, February 9th 2026 at The Clubhouse of Stonewolf Golf Course for a discussion on 2025 tax law changes and proactive tax planning strategies for business owners. We’ll cover key topics including the 100% depreciation deduction and how recent changes may impact your business decisions. Led by Autymn Hubbard of HPS Advisory, this meeting draws on over 25 years of business finance experience and a deep understanding of small business challenges. Autymn’s practical, real world approach is designed to help business owners stay compliant while building financially sustainable companies.

Our State Representative, Kevin Schmidt will also be joining us to provide an update!

Join Us Tonight! How To Boost Your Real Estate Investment Using Your IRA or 401k

Join us Monday, January 12th at The Clubhouse of Stonewolf Golf Course. Joe Fulvio with CamaPlan will be meeting with us via Zoom to tell us how self-directed IRAs and 401(k)s can dramatically increase your real estate investment returns while leveraging powerful tax-deferred and tax-free strategies. This session will explain how investing inside a retirement account differs from investing personally, what types of real estate and alternative investments are allowed, and which transactions are prohibited. You’ll also learn how to structure larger deals, compare account types, and take practical steps to start using your retirement funds for real estate investing right away.

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Christmas Party! We loved getting to celebrate with our members and wrap up the year together.

An extra big thank you to those who brought donations for Toys for Tots. We’re grateful for this community and excited for everything ahead in the new year!

2025 Community Giving

Thank you MEREIA members for supporting our giving program. We were able to provide donations for Support Services for Veteran Families, The Salvation Army, contributions to both the Collinsville and O’Fallon Habitats for Humanity, Toys for Tots and The Good Samaritan Families. MEREIA members not only provide affordable housing in our communities but give generously to those in need.