Minnesota Real Estate Investors Association, Inc.

Patricia Gohla
Minneapolis, MN
MnREIA Member Since 2006

"My overall experience with MnREIA has been very educational. Every month Mike Jacka has offered great information for investors at our monthly meetings. The most important thing people should know about MnREIA is that it helps investors understand the business of investing, marketing, evaluating a property, rehabbing a property, and selling or wholesaling a property. The program offers an investor great contacts with other investors.

I would recommend MnREIA to family, friends, and others interested. In fact I recommended MnREIA to other people starting in the rehab business, and especially talked up the program to others I have met who are new investors or new to rehabbing houses. I have been a member of MnREIA for 8 years and keep learning new things every month. The contacts one makes with other members, the knowledge that is shared, and the open question and answer time at meetings have been invaluable for my growth as I continue learning the trade."

Julie Jensen
Champlin, MN
MnREIA Member Since 2012

"As an active member of MnREIA, I look forward to the monthly meetings. I enjoy learning something new each month. I feel that there is a lot of effort that goes into putting the meeting together so that we as members are benefiting from our membership. I would and even have recommended MnREIA to others. I wish that I had known about MnREIA before I started in Real Estate, but am very happy to have found the group. I always learn something at the monthly meetings, and am impressed with how Mike is so active with the crowd looking for our input as well as providing his.

I currently use the free website for members but I know that as my business grows the premium site will definitely provide another level of support. As a wholesaler it will definitely be necessary for me while estimating repairs. I can calculate total repairs on the spot when viewing a property to determine if it is a viable property for wholesale/rehab. One part of the website that I think is terrific is the co-marketing feature. Have the ability to add additional properties on your website to market is a great tool, especially during this market.

The MnREIA website is one of the most intuitive sites available. Adding/editing properties is so simple that even someone that isn't very computer savvy would be able to use it. And there are instructional videos that demonstrate how to do anything that may be confusing to you."

Zach Jones
Minneapolis, MN
MnREIA Member Since 2017

"I became a MnREIA member last Winter after attending my first monthly meeting and seeing so much value in continuing to come!  From the networking, to the varied and relevant training for investors of all types, to the special Saturday events, to the groups that meet throughout every month about specialized interests and wealth-building strategies, there are a crazy amount of educational opportunities to take advantage of through membership to this group.  I am a Realtor^®, and I feel like MnREIA is my secret weapon, teaching me things that very few other Realtors® know about!  It's still a little like drinking from a fire hose sometimes because it's a whole new world to learn about, but I'm getting it and definitely will continue coming religiously!"

Russell Tapper
MnREIA Member Since 2014

What have we done to help you be successful?
"MnREIA has created a community of investors where connections can be made, stories can be shared, and profits can be earned."

What is your favorite benefit that you receive?
"The ability to network with other investors, at the monthly meeting, weekend seminars and over the phone."

If someone called you and asked you "Why should I be a member of MnREIA?" What would you tell them?
"I would say, just join. You will pay for your education somewhere, either by paying for a mentor or coach, or by making a mistake on your own.  At MnREIA your investing career will happen so much faster."

Russell and Yekaterina Harnois
MnREIA Member Since 2017

"We are very glad we joined MnREIA last year. Networking is great, we made a lot of connection with contractors, realtors and wholesalers. We got our first rehab house on MNREIA site and found other investment opportunities by going to monthly meetings. We are looking forward for every monthly meeting to learn more about RE investment opportunities. Thank you for doing great job!"

Karen Amato
MnREIA Member Since 2016

What have we done to help you be successful?
"It has given me a lot of additional knowledge necessary to be an investor , as well as, learning to help other investors find properties and navigate the system."

What is your favorite benefit that you receive?
"Networking and seminars that I have attended.  The have & wants are a great feature, as well as, the trivia questions and wheel of fortune to get additional learning materials."

If someone called you and asked you "Why should I be a member of MnREIA?" What would you tell them?
"I have often referred new investors to MNREIA to enable them to learn more about the process and get to know other investors.  I believe it is a great organization and appreciate all of the contacts I have made."

Jackie Constantine
MnREIA Member Since 2012

What have we done to help you be successful?
"MnREIA, through providing excellent education and the opportunity they offer for fabulous networking opportunities, gave me the knowledge and confidence to do my first rehab and inspiration to continue through my current rehab, my 12th successful rehab, along with buying 4 houses on lease options and one multi family rental property!"

What is your favorite benefit that you receive?
"My favorite benefits are being able to get answers for my millions of questions and the creative advice I receive on solutions to structure deals from the staff and other investors who attend MnREIA."

If someone called you and asked you "Why should I be a member of MnREIA?" What would you tell them?
"I tell EVERYONE I know and talk with to join MnREIA! I cannot recommend this organization highly enough!!!"

Gloria Weinblatt
MnREIA Member Since 2017

What have we done to help you be successful?
"Joining MnREIA has opened my eyes to new ideas like “how to buy a property with no money down."

What is your favorite benefit that you receive?
"My favorite benefits are being able to get answers for my millions of questions and the creative advice I receive on solutions to structure deals from the staff and other investors who attend MnREIA."

If someone called you and asked you "Why should I be a member of MnREIA?" What would you tell them?
"What would I tell a friend on why to join?  Knowledge.  Education.  Friendships.  Opportunity.  What are you waiting for?"

David Lee
MnREIA Member Since 2018

What have we done to help you be successful?
"Given me more knowledge and networking opportunities ."

What is your favorite benefit that you receive?
"Needs and Wants at meetings."

If someone called you and asked you "Why should I be a member of MnREIA?" What would you tell them?
"If you have any interest in MN investment real estate, this is the place to be."

Cat Gullickson
MnREIA Member Since 2017

Here's what I have learned from MnREIA...

1. MnREIA has opened doors to me by networking with other investors and lenders. I've also learned to understand some of the forms involved.
2. My favorite benefit has been the guest speakers coming in and teaching how they run their businesses.
3. I would recommend MnREIA to anyone who wishes to network with other investors, or who wants to understand more about RE Investing. The group of people are so generous and giving of their time and knowledge. 

Adam Hardy
MnREIA Member Since 2013

"MnREIA has been awesome for my business. I stood up at the haves and wants portion of the meeting 5 years ago and said I wanted a property in Crystal or Columbia Heights.  Hendrie Grant gave me his card and I bought the house he was wholesaling.  He sold me 3 more houses over the next 18 months and I’ve bought many more since from other Wholesalers or out of foreclosure. Mnreia is a great place to network and meet other investors. Three years ago I left my accounting job and am now doing real estate investing full time."

Ourmar Dieng
Minneapolis, MN
MnREIA Member Since 2014

"I recently updated my membership to pro. I am glad I did. Right away, I used the estimate tool to make a couple of offers. The fact that the offers looked very professional and gave the seller options made me look more serious in their eyes. I love the fact that it gives you options and quickly. I absolutely plan to use this tool for all my future offers.

Thank you for putting this together."