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Real Estate Investing in St. Louis

St. Louis Real Estate Investors Association, Inc.™ STLREIA™ is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving our members. We are the longest active real estate investors association in the St. Louis area.

Our Mission is:

  • Provide education in the area of real estate investing
  • Enhance opportunities for members to achieve their individual and financial goals
  • Encourage the exchange of ideas between investors
  • Promote a spirit of understanding and cooperation between new and more experienced investors

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Membership has it's benefits.  Have questions? Review our FAQ.

Upcoming STLREIA™ Events

St. Louis Real Estate Investors Association™ meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month (except December). At 6:30 PM we begin the evening with networking and help clinics that include advice on physical repair, marketing, property management and many other topics. At 7:30 PM, we continue with the "Main Event" which includes local and nationally known guest speakers. We meet at the St. Louis Association of Realtors Building: 12777 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63141 (Approx. 1 1/4 miles west of I-270. Turn right on Fern Ridge from Olive, and enter classroom at lower level from the parking lot behind the building.)

We also host monthly networking luncheons on the first Friday of the month from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM where you will have the opportunity to converse with fellow investors to learn tricks of the trade, investment strategies, their successes and ways to avoid mistakes. We meet at: Applebee's 11950 Olive Boulevard, Creve Coeur, MO (Just East of Hwy 270 on Olive Blvd)

Monthly Meeting - October 15, 2019

STLREIA

October 15, 2019

Main Event 7:30pm 

Ivan Garcia 

On Tuesday Oct 15thIvan Garciawill be talking about the WHY of real estate investing. Real Estate investors like all professionals have the ability to do a lot of good or harm depending on their motivation and execution. This topic is rarely discussed. It´s usually about profit, profit, profit! He has done very little speaking and a format that seems to work well is his knowledge of whyyou should invest in real estate. 

What experience does Ivan bring to the table?

Making it “small time” in St. Louis

Ivan Garcia moved to St. Louis with his wife Jenifer in 1999. He was young and broke. With no connections he clumsily stumbled upon real estate investing. Since then he has been involved in the creation of several small but mighty real estate related businesses with a wonderful team including lots of family and friends. They include Garcia Properties, Garcia Development and Garcia Construction. Ivan owns hundreds of units, both residential and mixed used. He sees business as a tool to create our community.

  

Early Bird Session 6:30pm

Mobility Connection


Peter Grein from Mobility Connection Ascend STL, Inc. will be outlining the potential benefits of renting to tenants with government vouchers. He will discuss the leasing process followed by an explanation of the Mobility Connection program's goals. Peter will also be sharing the great services that they provide to make renting to tenants with vouchers as painless as possible.

Be sure to arrive early.

Members be sure to download your 2019 workbook for Free on our website www.STLREIA.comand hard copies are available at our meetings for a minimal amount.

Price: $ As Noted Above

Date: October 15, 2019

Available Spaces: Unlimited

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STLREIA™ Member Testimonials

STLREIA™ is a great place to be with like-minded people. From seasoned investors to newbies, there is always something for everyone. Being a full time investor for over 12 years now, I have been a member of other associations. The STLREIA™ is on the cutting edge with educational and real world content that applies today. It's great to be part of STLREIA™....read more


John L.

2013-06-07T11:04:34-05:00

John L.

STLREIA™ is a great place to be with like-minded people. From seasoned investors to newbies, there is always something for everyone. Being a full time investor for over 12 years now, I have been a member of other associations. The STLREIA™ is on the cutting edge with educational and real world content that applies today. It's great to be part of STLREIA™...

I like the STLREIA™ meetings because there are great speakers who can help you in any aspect of real estate. My mom is a real estate investor and obviously knows much more about real estate than I do but we both get great ideas out of each of the meetings. Since attending my first STLREIA™ meeting I have successfully funded two years of my IRA and bought my first...read more


Young Investor - Age 14

2013-06-07T10:57:10-05:00

Young Investor - Age 14

I like the STLREIA™ meetings because there are great speakers who can help you in any aspect of real estate. My mom is a real estate investor and obviously knows much more about real estate than I do but we both get great ideas out of each of the meetings. Since attending my first STLREIA™ meeting I have successfully funded two years of my IRA and bought my first house. Thank you STLREIA™ for the opportunity to learn more about real estate.  

It is not often that an organization translates into so many benefits.  However, the STLREIA™ is such an organization.  We joined and have been very pleased. The mini help sessions allow for a broad base of information covering many relevant topics regarding the "joys" of being in the home rental business. Topics can range from great bargains for appliances, materials, or great contractors to how to deal with pets,...read more


Angela W.

2013-06-07T10:59:13-05:00

Angela W.

It is not often that an organization translates into so many benefits.  However, the STLREIA™ is such an organization.  We joined and have been very pleased. The mini help sessions allow for a broad base of information covering many relevant topics regarding the "joys" of being in the home rental business. Topics can range from great bargains for appliances, materials, or great contractors to how to deal with pets, pest, or poor tenants.  We always enjoy the main speaker as well. We have learned many helpful tips even though we have been in the rental business for 25 yrs. The best part about being a member of STLREIA™ is that all the great tips generally translate into some cost saving measure or a way to increase your income.  And lastly, the monthly newsletter is wonderful. It's a win win situation.  We live 150 miles south of St. Louis and though we can't make every meeting, we find every trip rewarding.

I joined several years ago and find the meetings very helpful. There are many successful real estate investors in this organization who are more than willing to help newcomers....read more


Don B.

2015-08-28T09:14:10-05:00

Don B.

I joined several years ago and find the meetings very helpful. There are many successful real estate investors in this organization who are more than willing to help newcomers.

Great group of people who are not only willing, but excited to share their knowledge and help others....read more


Jennifer K.

2018-07-20T17:27:24-05:00

Jennifer K.

Great group of people who are not only willing, but excited to share their knowledge and help others.

The STLREIA™ is an excellent organization for anyone who owns investment real estate or wants to own real estate.  There is something for everyone, from the experienced investor to the first time buyer.  The monthly meetings are well run, informative and fun.  There is an excellent mix of speakers from the local experts to the national gurus.  There are also plenty of opportunities to network with those who know...read more


Jan D.

2013-06-07T10:54:42-05:00

Jan D.

The STLREIA™ is an excellent organization for anyone who owns investment real estate or wants to own real estate.  There is something for everyone, from the experienced investor to the first time buyer.  The monthly meetings are well run, informative and fun.  There is an excellent mix of speakers from the local experts to the national gurus.  There are also plenty of opportunities to network with those who know more than you, as well as the opportunity for you to share your expertise in mentoring others.  The monthly newsletters are an added bonus and are filled with interesting articles and tidbits. Having been a member of several REIAs in various cities, I highly recommend this one!  Come early to attend the monthly help clinics, and ask about the networking lunches.

I had the best time ever at St. Louis REIA Spring Fling. Saw some old friends and made some new ones. The room was packed, standing room only. Thank you John Lee for inviting me to come and speak to your group and thank you to the many of you who jumped on board with me at this event. I am so looking forward to working with all of...read more


Kathy Kennebrook

2018-04-19T09:41:58-05:00

Kathy Kennebrook

I had the best time ever at St. Louis REIA Spring Fling. Saw some old friends and made some new ones. The room was packed, standing room only.