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CONTENTS
MAREI INFORMATION

06 ALL STAR NET WORKING TO BENEFIT

HARVESTERS
07 MAREI IS A CHAPTER OF NATIONAL REIA
23 MAREI'S CALENDAR OF EVENTS
26 MAREI'S BUSINESS DIRECTORY
ARTICLES

ADVOCACY

PROTECTING YOUR INTEREST

AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS

10 KCRAR & HARTLAND MLS MAY 2016

MARKET STATISTICS

NETWORKING
CONNECT WITH AREA
PROFESSIONALS

12 VACANT PROPERTY TIPS

BOTH LIVE AT OUR MEETINGS

AND EVENTS AS WELL AS ON
OUR SOCIAL MEDIA

17 REAL ESTATE HYPNOSIS

24 SUPPORT HR 5301
25 HOW TO TAKE ACTION
#MAREIALLSTARS

06 SUPPORTING HARVESTERS
13 MAREI'S #ALLSTARCOACHES
19 MAREI'S #ALLSTARSPONSORS

EDUCATION

COMMUNITY

aT OUR MEETINGS,IN OUR

WORKSHOPS AND WEBINARS

tHROUGH OUR ANNUAL EVENTS

FOR HARVESTERS AND TOYS
FOR TOTS

FOR NEW AND

EXPERIENCED INVESTORS

SUPPORTING THE LOCAL

COMMUNITY

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POSTMODERN
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alternately paints in
oil and watercolor

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NETWORKING
by Kim Tucker
MAREI Founder

Thank you for joining MAREI at our All Star

Networking Event to Benefit Harvesters.
This is the second year for our All Star
Networking Event, however MAREI has
held summer networking events and
collected donations for Harvester's for
several years.
The 2015 Event found not only the MAREI
All Stars winning, but we also found our
hometown team putting 8 players into the
MLB All Star Game and Ultimately winning
the World Series. MAREI and all the great
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attendees in 2015 were able to raise enough

to provide a little over 8,000 meals and
because $1 provides 3 meals, our goal for
2016 is 15,000 meals.
We thank you for your $5 donation at the
door or more if you donated online. We
also thank all of our Coaches for donating
their time and our Sponsors for their
awesome donations of time, money and
door prizes for the raffles.
To learn more about what Harvesters and
how you can help visit Harvesters.org.

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Our goal for

2016 is 15,000
meals for
Kansas City's
Hungry.

MAREI IS A CHAPTER MEMBER OF

N A T I O N A L
Optimized
to give you
the greatest
chance at
success in
the real
estate
investing
world.

In the business world there are limitless

opportunities for those who seek them out.
Finding a method to successfully invest and
to receive a return on that investment is one
of the oldest principles taught by financial
advisers. Real estate investments have the
reputation for helping investors to create
large amounts of wealth. However, large
returns also normally indicate a higher
amount of risk.
How can you mitigate that risk? How do you
get started investing in real estate? What
types of financing are available to those who
want to invest? What are the rules and
regulations that you need to know to get
involved?
This is where joining a National REIA

R E I A
Member Association can help. These
associations are a group of like-minded
individuals who are investing in real estate
now. They are aware of the laws, best
practices, and have invaluable experience to
share. Joining is also a fantastic way to
network and to create future business
relationships.
Associations that are in the National REIA
network are optimized to give you the
greatest chance at success in the real estate
investment world.
Chapters of National REIA have a high
Standard of Excellence Demonstrated with a
Strong Code of Ethics (COE) Statement
Supports National REIA and provides local,
state and national efforts in Government
Affairs

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MAREI'S
STAFF

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PROPERTY
Tips from RealProtect

acant properties present a higher level of exposure from

almost all the perils insured by a fire policy. Particular
concerns are increased exposures from fire, theft and
vandalism. Because of these increased exposures, a minimum
level of protection and supervision are recommended to
protect your interests. These guidelines can also be used when
just a portion of a building is vacant and there are no prospects
for immediate occupancy.

Minimum visits to the location should be made per the

frequencies oulined in your policy.
Prior to entering the dwelling, a complete tour of the exterior
of the dwelling should be completed,
noting any vandalism or attempts at entry into the property.
All combustibles should have already been removed from the
exterior of the dwelling to reduce the potential for fire due to
vandalism. If it appears entry has been made, the local police
department should be contacted prior to entering the home
to complete the tour.
It is important the visits be thorough and documented and
not just a drive-by which will not reveal
the conditions inside the dwelling.
The interior tour of the dwelling should include all areas
If the roof is accessible, it should be included in the tour to
evaluate any potential exposures. These conditions can include
clogged roof drains, rooftop structure damage from recent
storms, vegetation growth on the roof, or evidence of
unauthorized access via roof hatches, skylights or stairwell
doors
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An Insurance Policy
for REIA Members

The realprotect insurance program has been designed specifically for

the 1-4 family dwelling real estate investor. Whether you own one
home or thousands, realprotect can help you reduce your insurance
costs and property manage your risk.
Buy and Hold or Fix and Flip
Renovations Covered
Replacement Cost or State Value Coverage
Multiple Deductible Options
No CoInsurance Penalty
No Inspections on 1-4 Unit proeprty
Monthly Reporting
Special peril Coverage
Back-Up of Sewers & Drains
Mold & Pollution Included
General Libaility

Renters Insurance

Provide peace of mind. For as little as $5,00, your tenant can purchase
the renters insurance that you already require. For additional
premiums, your tenants can cover their belongings and valuables.
Protect your tenant's belongings
Provides personal liability to your tenant
If loss is due to tenant, the renters insurance plicy may become
primary, thus avoiding a claim on your landlord policy.
Avoids you potentially becoming primarily liable for the actions
of your tenants, their guests or their pets.

Get a Quote & Learn More

www.realprotect.com
1.800.579.0652 x 3
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INVESTING COACHES

We have a wealth of knowledge in our membership and are lucky to have great
volunteers who will share their knowledge .

entorship is a
relationship in which a more
experienced or more
knowledgeable person helps
to guide a less experienced
or less knowledgeable
person. The mentor may be
older or younger than the
person being mentored, but
he must have a certain area
of expertise.
MAREI is very fortunate in
their more experienced
members as they are willing

share knowledge with many

hosting Meetup Groups,
Networking Coffees and Special
Training Events.
#AllStarCoaches
Several of our members have
stepped up to the plate to host a
coaching table for our All Star
Networking Event. Be sure to
browse through our coaches, their
bios and their topics on the next
few pages so you can plan where
you want to spend time.

They are all well qualified to

discuss most real estate
subjects.
You may also be able to bid
on a few hours of their time i
the silent auction. So if you
want a more one on one
discussion, please bid.

We make a living
by what we get, we
make a life by what
we give" - Winston
Churchill
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L . SCOTT FICINUS

DEBRA FELDERHOFF

ROGER GAUNT

Local lending manager for

Investor's Choice Funding, where
he lends for local real estate
investments. Starting investing in
2009 as a Wholesaling Realtor, he
quickly became a Big Fan of Other
Peoples' Money and has spent
countless hours learning high-level
strategies to utilize Self Directed
Retirement Accounts and Coverdell
Education Savings Plans to invest in
real estate and notes. Regular
featured speaker on the Annual IRA
Fun Cruise. Scott is our Self
Directed IRA Investing Coach.

An active Real Estate Investor in the

Kansas City metro area for 8 1/2
years, and owns and manages 100
properties. She is very good at
collecting rents and retaining
present clients. She also buys and
sells creatively, buying 1.4 Million
Dollars worth of real estate by using
subject to and then lease optioning
the properties to potential buyers.
She buys many of the subject to
and rental properties in her Self
Directed IRA. Debra is our
Creative Deal Structuring Coach,
but can discuss other topics.

Starting his first company Mingus

Killorgen in 1999 to manage his
rental properties, which at present
numbers 25 units consisting of 9
duplexes and a 9 unit in Liberty. In
2007 they started Liberty Properties
where they manage for other
landlords, growing mainly by word
of mouth for the past 10 years to
serve dozens of clients with single
and multi family units mostly in the
Liberty MO Area. He has also served
on many different boards and
associations. Roger is our Rental
Management Coach.

DAVE GREEN
1
Growing with a family that has

CHRIS HIEBERT
2
Along with his wife Deanna, the own

JIM KASPER
3
Growing up in the family business,

been in the title business for over

100 years in Iowa, Dave attended
college in Nebraska and joined DRI
Title and Escrow out of college.
Coming to Kansas City in 2015 he
took over as the Operations
Manager of Accurate Title and has
worked diligently to find ways to
grow the company while still
maintaining all the relationships
and stability that came with the
great team there. Dave is our
Deal Closing Coach, find out how
to get those creative deals closed.

Next Step Homes, Inc. a residential

development company in KC. Their
philosophy is to help each seller,
buyer and investor with the "Next
Step" of their Real Estate Goals.
Joining Fortune Builders in 2012, he
has renovated multiple homes for
resale and for holding and currently
hosts a local Fortune Builders
Networking event in Kansas City.
Coming from the Mutual Fund
Industry, he currently invests himself
and trains others. Chris is our
Private Partner Coach.

Jim learned to appreciate the

passion for exploration and
education in various aspects of
home maintenance and renovation.
Jim's desire is to redevelop homes
and provide a warm, welcoming and
updated environment for home
buyers. Using his business owner
experience and his knowledge of
construction and systems, he works
to ensure that every project is
performed professionally, precisely
and with integrity. Also a Licensed
Realtor. Jim is our Rehab
Renovation Coach.

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MARCUS BRAY

DONALD TUCKER

From small business to Fortune

100 Companies, Marcus has been a
leader n customer experience and
services. This connection with the
customer and love of sharing with
others lead him to the real estate
market. Starting at first helping a
few friends find potential
investment properties to now a full
time venture as a HomeVestors
Franchisee with his company Pride
Properties. Marcus is our
Wholesaling Coach.

Coming from a project management

back ground in environmental and
new home construction, Don put his
knowledge to work buying and
rehabbing houses to sell both retail
to homeowners and to landlords.
When it comes to the repairs of
properties at KCInvest, the team
relies on Don to estimate repairs,
consult and manage the contractors
and subs for a quality renovation on
a tight schedule. Don is our Rehab
Coach.

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REAL
ESTATE
HYPNOSIS
Diagnosing the 3 Biggest Lies of
Real Estate Investing
by Chris McClatchey
Real Estate Hypnosis is the artificial
induction of believing the rules of real
estate dont change. That well established
principles of real estate must be followed
or you risk failure. Real Estate Hypnosis is
an industry wide belief that success can
only come by doing what other successful
investors have done in the past. In other
words, Real Estate Hypnosis is teaching
all investors to do the same thing. Its
setting forth artificial guidelines that
must be followed and therefore, we as
investors lose the very essence of what
makes investing in real estate so great.
Creativity!

Throughout the course of history, the

people that are remembered, are the
people that did things differently. They
bucked the trend. They did things society
or industries told them couldnt be done.
They sang songs and played music the
public didnt approve of. In other words,
they diagnosed the hypnosis society
was imposing upon them and did things
their way, despite the potential backlash.
Do you often wonder why you havent
done a real estate deal. Do you want to do
more deals? Are you frustrated because
there is so much competition with other

hypnosis (hp-nss)
n. pl. hypnoses (-sz)
An artificially induced
altered state of
consciousness
investors?
How would you like to find deals other
investors dont know about? If you
answered yes to any of these
questions, you have to get rid of your
Real Estate Hypnosis and start doing
things differently.
Dont know where to start? Well, lets
start from the beginning. Have you
heard other investors tell these Lies?
1) You make money when you buy; 2)
You need money to make money; 3)
Its all in the numbers.

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Lets dismantle these Lies.

Lie #1: You make money when you buy
I cant tell you how often I hear this
outdated clich. When I first started
investing, every guru I heard was
teaching techniques on how to get the
seller down on his price. Beat the Seller
Up, Low Ball the Seller and/or Make
the Seller give you their price first. They
even teach the Offer Formula. You
know the one where they tell you to offer
the seller 65% of the ARV (after repair
value) minus the repairs. I hate this
formula and I hated beating up the
sellers on their asking price. Frankly, the
reason most of you arent doing more
deals is because you are following this
archaic formula.
Truth #1: Price is irrelevant What if I
told you that you could pay full asking
price and still be massively profitable.
What if I told you that you could offer
MORE than asking price and still be
massively profitable. Most people look
at price and the single most important
item when deciding to buy or sell a home.
I could care less about the price. I want
the seller focused on the price, so that I
can focus on what I want. Terms!
Lie #2: You need money to make
money This is the most powerful

hypnotic lie for most investors. For most

of my students this is the biggest barrier
they need to break down. This is the
single most powerful belief preventing
your success. I know. I believed it for a
very long time myself. I thought, if I dont
have money to invest, how am I going to
buy a house or rental property. However,
I am living proof that you dont need
money to make money. I had no money
when I first started. When I say no money,
I mean no money. In fact, my
very first deal I didnt have the $4,000.00
in closing costs needed to close the
deal. I took out a cash advance credit card
loan to pay for it. Yet today, I am a
well established millionaire. You can be
too. You just have to disregard the belief
that you need money to invest.
Truth #2: The money is the easy part - I
tell all my students If the deal is good
enough, the money will find you. Its true.
There is so much money out there.
www.MyRealWealth.com Just because
you dont have money, doesnt mean the
guy next you doesnt either. In fact, most
of my students are amazed at how quickly
the money comes to them when they send
it out. You see, if you are analyzing your
deals the right way. If you are writing
your offers the right way and the deal
works, the money is the easy part. I know
that may be hard for some of you to

Ask any real estate investor and theyll tell you that time is money and the more
time you have to spend cleaning up a mess whether its coordinating others or
doing it yourself directly eats into your bottom line. Thats why National REIA has
partnered with renowned debris removers 1-800-GOT-JUNK?.
They are the full-service professionals when it
comes to junk removal. Your membership in
National REIA earns you 10% discount on
services from 1-880-GOT-JUNK?. See the
membership guide for details.

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believe, but I want you to really work on

believing that that money will find you,
once you have a good deal.
Lie #3: Its all in the numbers Dont
mis-read this! The numbers are very
important. If your numbers are off, you
can turn a good deal into a bad deal very
quickly. The reason this is a real estate lie,
is because experts teach you to: a) Find
Leads; b) analyze the numbers; and c)
write your offers. Again, these 3 steps are
important steps, however they are missing
the biggest piece. Thecommunication
piece. How are we negotiating. How are
we overcoming the sellers objections.
How are we getting them to a yes state.
The numbers are important. Yet, if you are
focusing on the numbers, its the reasons
you are not doing more deals.
Truth #3: Communication is the key to
success - Every word you use. Every
phrase you speak has an impact. That
impact can be negative or positive. The
words you use, the way you dress, how
you hold your body language and the
tone of your voice, will determine how
many deals you do. You see, sellers want
you to be the expert. They want you to be
their problem solver. They called you
to help them. To be the expert, you have
to act like an expert. This may be
challenging for someone who is new to the
business or may not have a lot of
experience. That is why we teach you how
to walk, talk and dress. You need to
know how to write contracts that deflect
objections. You need to know the words
that bypass the conscious filters. You need
to know how to develop rapport with
a seller simply by mirroring their body
movement and language patterns. If you
do these things, you will be a master
communicator and master communicators
are the investors doing the most deals.

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INVESTING SPONSORS
MAREI has Business Associates who are here to help you grow your business .
Start your search for new providers with our Associates .

ponsorship is to
support an event, activity,
person, or organization
financially or through the
provision of products and
services.
MAREI is very lucky to have
many Business Associates
that work hard to support
the organization through out
the year by providing
services and expertise to the
members, membership dues
to help cover the costs of the

meetings and websites, and by

continuing to promote MAREI to
their own client base.
#ALLStarSponsors
The All Star Networking event is no
different. All of our sponsors
stepped up to the plate to donate
$50 to $100 to Harvesters in our
fund drive as well as to be at the
event to talk real estate and to
bring door prizes for the raffle.
When ever we ask for help, our
sponsors are right there for us

through out the year. Many

also offer small networking
and educational events of
their where you can learn
many finer aspects of the
real estate investing
business. Be sure to find out
what each one has to offer.

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PATSY ARCHER

DAVE GREEN

DOUG & BRITTON

We are available to answer any

questions or concerns you may
have regarding your settlement. Our
staff of dedicated professionals will
guide you through the entire
process and will assure that you are
protected against adverse title
claims or risks long after your
settlement.
www.AlphaTitle.com

Our people make the difference.

Our growth and market dominance
is attributed to our professional
staff. Their long term tenure with our
company has been to everyones
advantage. Because we tailor our
services to meet the needs of our
clients, we have distinguished
ourselves as a go to title company
in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.
www.AccurateTitleCo.com

We provide short-term funding for

real estate investments in the
Kansas City Metro so you, the
investor, can buy and rehab and sell
more properties. Quick and easy
loan process that enables you to
close the deal fast! Don't miss
another deal waiting on your
financial institution!
www.KCLend.com

BRUCE BELANGER
1
A full-services private lender

MARK YANDA
2
Style, craftsmanship and

KANDY MEEHAN
3
We do not sell homes or manage

specializing in private money (aka,

hard money) loans to businesses and
individuals for real estate projects
when traditional mortgage financing is
not a good fit. We underwrite, process,
fund, and service all of our loans. Our
service is designed to help unlock the
potential of talented individuals by
making capital accessible.
www.LivingstonPrivateLending.com

extraordinary cabinetry needed to

bring your vision to life. Our team will
assist you along the way in keeping
your project on time and will make
planning your dream home easy and
enjoyable. Whether you are updating
an existing room or creating a brand
new space, well delivery quality,
affordable kitchen and bathroom
cabinets that will stand the test of
time.
(913) 980-4260

commercial or multifamily property.

Our efforts are focused strictly on
residential property management in
order to deliver consistent quality
services to clients without the
distraction of residential sales.
Finding a renter and maintaining
your investment gets our full and
undivided attention. HRS serves the
needs of investors, expatriates, and
relocation companies.
www.Home4Rent.com

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DAVID LANG

SUSAN AUBIN

LINDSAY GRIFFIN

Offers a full range of Self-Directed

IRA accounts including Traditional,
Roth, SEP, Simple and Individual k
Plans. Provide investors the
freedom to invest their IRA monies
in real estate and other alternative
investments. Dedicated to delivering
superior service, educational
opportunities and IRA
administration to its clientele.
www.MidAtlanticIRA.com

Sets itself apart from banks,

conventional and other lenders by
providing financing to investors that
is more flexible and faster than
traditional type loans, yet
considerably cheaper than hard
money type sources. , Merchants has
had the privilege of serving a large
percentage of repeat clients.
www.MerchantsMtg.com

Focuses on insuring your

investment, rental, vacation, and
REO property. We specialize in
administering only this type of policy
and have found that our company
has excelled with our increased
emphasis and concentration in this
area of your overall risk
management objective. We are able
to customize the policy to your
individual needs nationwide.
www.APIAProtects.com

TARYN KENDRICK
1
Partners with investors to acquire

SCOTT TUCKER
2
Buying and selling houses across the

CHRISTINE PUTMAN
3
The worlds largest home

apartment communities at prices

below the properties intrinsic value by
targeting multi-family real estate
suffering from a problem we feel we
can solve in good areas that are
performing below reasonable
potential. A successful business model
for us, due to our understanding of
the Kansas City area apartment
industry and our highly specialized
focus in multi-family real estate.
www.WorcesterInvestments.com

Kansas City Metro since 2000.

Offering fixer uppers, turn key rentals
and rehab properties for investors
and partnering on deals when an
investor does not have the knowledge
or money or ability to get the deal
done. Also listing a properties for sale
through our Realty Resource when
this is a better fit for the seller.
www.KCInvest.com

improvement specialty retailer.

Offers customized cost reduction
solutions that target and meet the
evolving needs of professional
customers involved in residential
and commercial construction, and
facilities maintenance. MAREI
Members have access to The Home
Depots Pro Xtra Loyalty program to
receive a 2% Rebate on your Home
Depot purchases, on top of their
already low prices.

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THE CALENDAR
FROM OTHER GROUPS >

SEPTEMBER >

ZERO PERCENT
FINANCING & TERMS

WINVESTORS

Hosted by Brian & Michelle Winberry

Wednesday Mornings at 9 am
Lucky Brewgrill
5401 Johnson Drive, Mission

Chris McClatchey is an expert on buying houses on awesome

zero percent financing TERMS. Join us at the September 13th
Meeting to learn about Zero Percent Seller Fiancing and be
sure to register early for Chris's One Day T.E.R.M.S. workshop on
September 17th. First 50 people at the #AllStarNetworking
receive Chris' CD "How to Quit Your Job in 13th Months"

1ST SATURDAYS
Hosted by Jim & Beth Kasper
1st Saturday of the Month
Networking Coffee at Denny's
9001 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Mission

1ST TUESDAYS
Hosted by Crossroads Investment
Lending & JD Asbell
White Board Discussion
7759 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, OPKS

LANDLORD INC
OF KCK
Hosted by Dave Hankamer
3rd Tuesday of the Month
Lone Star Steak House
1501 Village West, Kansas City, KS

JACKSON
COUNTY REI
Hosted by Kim Pittman
Last Wednesday of the Month
Lifetime Investments Building
4 West Monroe St, Buckner, MO

MEETING >

MAREI'S 2ND ANNUAL

#ALLSTARNETWORKING EVENT
Join us Tuesday July 12th at 6 pm for
networking and more networking.
Bring Business Cards and a $5 Donation for
Harvesters at the door. Connect with our
many All Star Sponsors, Learn from our All
Star Coaches, Have some All Star Hot Dogs
and Register for our All Star Raffle and Silent
Auction.

Everyone can register for this meeting at no

charge but all we be asked for a $5 donation
at the door. We invite everyone to join, it is
only $99 annually and get oimmediate
access to all benefits.
Next months Meeting Tuesday August 9th,
same time and same place.
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SUPPORT H.R. 5301

SELLER
FINANCE
The Seller Finance Coalition (SFC) is excited to announce the
introduction of H.R.5301, The Seller Finance Enhancement Act.
We thank our CoLeaders, Rep. Roger Williams (TX-25) and Rep.
Henry Cuellar (TX-28), as well as original co-sponsors Rep. Jim
Bridenstine (OK -1), Rep. Alan Grayson (FL-9) Rep. Mick
Mulvaney (SC -5), Rep. Randy Neugebauer (TX-19), and Rep.
Bobby Rush (IL-1). We look forward to working with Congress
to enact this legislation into law this Congress.
The Seller Finance Coalition was formed in February of 2014 to
advance the interest of the seller finance industry. Founding
members of the SFC include Glenn Lee of Texas Funding, Bob
Repass and Eddie Speed of Colonial Funding Group, Scot

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Campbell of S.R. Campbell Properties, and Doug Smith of My

House Deals. Last year the National Real Estate Investors
Association joined as our largest member bringing with it over
40,000 members nationwide.
This bill makes minor changes to the rules governing this
market to allow for more flexibility and greater
dynamism. Below is information on HR 5301:

HR 5301 amends the Dodd/Frank to allow up to 2 sellerfinanced transactions per month (24/yr.) without the need
for the seller to be licensed as a mortgage originator.
HR 5301 requires the Treasury Department to study the
LVH market over the next 3 years and report back to
Congress with suggestions for steps to improve the sales
and financing of these homes.
HR 5301 does not remove any of the safeguards related to
these transactions. Seller financiers must still comply with
ability-to-pay portions of Dodd-Frank, as well as interest
rate rules and the ban on balloon payments.
HR 5301 helps ease the credit crunch in the Low Value
Home market by giving seller financiers the opportunity to
provide this much-needed service to under served buyers.

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SFC members Bob Repass, Jeff Watson and

Charles Tassel went to Capitol Hill in June. When
they showed Members of Congress the diversity
of the co-sponsors on HR-5301, you could sense
relief and optimism. From Former Black Panther
Congressman Bobby Rush of Illinois (D) to liberal
firebrand Alan Grayson of Florida (D), some of
the most conservative and most liberal are
coming together. All recognize the negative
impact that Dodd-Frank is having on their
constituency when it comes to home ownership.

perspective, but from a powerful multi-point

political perspective. Congressman Roger
Williams of Texas (R) is a powerful voice for free
enterprise.

HR-5301 is a solution to allow their constituents

to buy properties with the help and assistance of
the owners who want to carry the financing. We
have a compelling argument, not
just from a free enterprise

We are asking you to do two things:

To continue moving forward with HR-5301,

more co-sponsors need to be added. They were
successful in getting commitments from several
members of Congress to join as co-sponsors on
this legislation, and that momentum needs to
continue.

(2) Contact your member of Congress at their

local office by first faxing to them the 1-page
press release that is available at
www.MAREI.org/GrassRoots. Make sure you
follow up with their office by calling later to thank
them for considering co-sponsoring the
bipartisan legislation known as HR-5301, the
Seller Finance Enhancement Act.
If each members office receives multiple faxes
and phone calls relative to this legislation, its
going to raise their awareness.

(1) Go to SellerFinanceCoalition.org and register

as a grass-roots member by giving a minimum
donation of $100.

Learn More
www.SellerFinanceCoalition.org
Twitter: @SFCdotORG
Facebook: /SellerFinanceCoalition
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BUSINESS
ASSOCIATES
Find out more about each of these associates by visiting
their website.
Or go to MAREI.org and click on Business Directory.

AZURE CARPET CLEANING

Carpet, Hardwoods & More
Jerry Myers & Tiffany Krout
www.AzureCarpetCleaning.com
816-668-0258

ACCURATE TITLE

BRIDGE MANAGEMENT

A Full Service Title Company

David Green
www.AccurateTitleCo.com
913-338-0100

A Turn Key Real Estate Experience

Nathan Brooks
www.BridgeEquity.com
913-695-8213

ALPHA TITLE

CONTINENTAL TITLE

Full Service Title Company

Patsy Archer
www.AlphaTitleLLC.net
913-498-8999

A Full Service TitleCompany

Sharon Bower
www.CTitle.com
913-338-3232

APIA

CROSSROADS INVESTMENT LENDING

Asset Protection Insurance Agency

Lindsay Griffin
www.APIAProtects.com
877-752-2742

Investor Lending
Britton Asbell and BarakTschirhart
www.KCLend.com
913-766-2900

AZURE WATERFRONT

DISCOVER HVAC

Luxury Waterfront Property Investment

Brad Reddick
www.AzureWaterfront.com
800-240-3606

Heating & Airconditioning

Complete System for $2785
www.DiscoverHVAC.net
816-500-2900

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GUARANTEED RATE
First Digital Mortgage
Beth Langston
www.GuaranteedRate/com/BethLangston
913-225-9323

HOME RENTAL SERVICES

KC CABINET COLLECTION
Cabinet Source
Mark Yanda
Website Coming
913-980-4260

LONGHORN III INVESTMENTS

Kansas City Property Management

Sandy Fisher or Paul Branton
www.Home4Rent.com
913-469-6633

Private Lending Partner

Lawrence Hopkins
www.LonghornInvestments.com
214-420-7329

INVESTORS CHOICE FUNDING

MERCHANTS MORTGAGE

The Flexible Funding Solution

L. Scott Ficinus
www.InvestorsChoiceFunding.com
816-668-7223

Real Estate Finance Company

Susan Aubin
www.MerchantsMtg.com
720-554-9480

JAMIESON HOME TEAM

PRIDE PROPERTIES

Realtor & Property Management

Kevin Jamieson
www.KevinJamieson.ReeceNichols.com
913-384-8331

Real Estate Professionals

Marcus and Matt Bray
www.PrideProperties.com
913-213-5370

KC INVEST

REAL PROTECT

Investment Property Seller

Kim Tucker
www.KCInvest.com
913-735-0018

Insurance for Investors

Brought to you by National REIA
www.RealProtect.com
1-800-579-0652

KCMO HOME BUYER

Property Buyer
Don Tucker
www.kcmoHomeBuyer.com
816-200-2198

REALTY RESOURCE
Real Estate Brokerage
Scott Tucker
www.RealtyResourceKC.com
816-406-0701

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