KREIA Goes Commercial for July Meeting

It's been a while since KREIA devoted a whole meeting to commercial real estate. We're making up for that big time by inviting Raphael Collazo to headline our July 23rd main meeting. Register now!

As a commercial real estate agent, Raphael helps people buy and sell commercial properties in the Louisville area.He's also a commercial real estate investor himself.

And he's an author! Look him up to find his four books, three of which cover commercial real estate.

Raphael says his real estate practices benefit from a background in software, which "taught me how to look at complex problems, break them down, and find clear solutions."

He's planning so share some of that insight with us at the main meeting! Also, he's presenting case studies and answering all the questions you can think to ask.

So, if you envision a future involving "Big Money in Big Buildings" or want to explore the possibilities, join us at Woodhaven Country Club on Main Meeting Night!

KREIA 2026 Election Results

Parliamentarian Michelle Rawn announced the KREIA 2026 Election Results at our June 25th Main Meeting.

Congratulations to our new board members and officers!

• Secretary: Jack May
• Treasurer: Lenny Gant
• Board Members: Duffy Ford, Noah Miller, and Sharon Bell.

Check out the full results in our blog post.

'How to Be a Slumlord'

Hello, KREIA Family,

I know you saw the title of this article, and hopefully it got your attention. Good.

Because whenever you hear the word slumlord, it should make you feel some type of way. Either you think, "I never want to be one," or you start hoping nobody finds out you own that property.

A slumlord is a person or business that intentionally allows residents to live in unacceptable conditions for the purpose of making a profit.

Slumlords make excuses. They say things like, "My rents are low," or, "I'm keeping it affordable." The truth is, a slumlord simply doesn't want to fix anything. They don't want to upgrade the property. They don't want to maintain it. They will create whatever justification they need to feel good about doing the absolute least possible while still collecting rent....

Members, read the rest of John Mays' article in June's newsletter

Go Hands-On with Walkthroughs to Learn Investing

One of the best ways to learn real estate investing is to get out of the classroom and into the house.

That is exactly what happened at a recent KREIA New Investor Focus Group event, where experienced investor and longtime KREIA member Eric George led newer investors through a live property walkthrough. The goal was practical: show how an experienced investor evaluates a property before deciding whether to submit an offer.

Instead of simply talking about rehabs, repairs, and estimating, the group walked through an actual house and discussed what to look for, what questions to ask, and how to think through potential risks before buying.

Read more in Mike Kroupa's blog post

How to Get Those Home Depot Rebates...

... from the source! Want to learn how to get 20% off paint products at Home Depot? Plus discounts on other products? PLUS rebates that put hundreds (or more) back in your pocket on your house rehab materials? AND tips on how to save big at the Pro Desk?

Watch this video! Karen Boehms, with National Real Estate Investors Association, explains how you can get all of this just by being a KREIA member! She was KREIA's featured Early Meeting speaker at our January 22nd Main Meeting.

If you're a Kentuckiana investor or DIY-er who wants massive discounts on your supplies and you're not a KREIA member, please join now and take advantage of these and other member benefits.