MAREI November Real Estate Investor Meeting: Deals Gone Wrong - Live Through the Disaster
Schedule
Tue, 11 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
DoubleTree by Hilton Kansas City-Overland Park | Overland Park, KS
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Three local investors are bringing us their worst deal, or at least worst deal that taught them a lot of lessons. What they learned and how they would do it differently next time. Because real estate is not always about the big giant checks.--------------------------
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Every investor has a “deal from hell” story—but few are willing to tell it.
At this month’s MAREI real estate investor meeting, we’re turning mistakes into lessons with an open and honest panel discussion.
You’ll hear from experienced investors who’ve faced their toughest challenges head-on—bad rehabs, blown budgets, stalled projects, tenants that would not pay or leave—and found ways to recover, rebuild, and keep growing.
If you’ve ever worried that one bad deal could end your investing career, you’ll learn how to flip the script and live to invest again through education, due diligence, cash reserves, and community.
Panelists
Debra Felderhoff – A 20+ year investor who built a strong rental portfolio using cash, IRA funds, and creative “subject to” financing strategies.
Brian Critchfield –Contractor and investor who’s helped clients flip over 450 homes since 2019 as well as 17 of his own invesments., managing both wins and setbacks with resilience.
David Miller – Investor and contractor who buys, rehabs, and rents homes—often offering lease options and sharing lessons learned from tough projects.
What You’ll Learn
What to do when a deal goes off the rails
How to recognize red flags early
Why cash reserves and due diligence are non-negotiable
How to ask for help before it’s too late
How to bounce back and live to invest again
Agenda
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM – Trade Show & Connections
💬 7:00–7:25 PM – Announcements & Buy/Sell/Trade Session
🎤 7:25–9:00 PM – When Real Estate Deals Go Wrong Panel Discussion
Admission
Members & First-Time Guests: Free (General Public is Always Welcome)
Returning Guests: $35
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Join MAREI for as little as $25/month or $149/year at www.MAREI.org/Membership!
Membership includes free access to all monthly meetings and many members-only events listed on our calendar (note: Landlord and Short-Term Rental subgroups have separate memberships).
New Members also get instant access to our digital library packed with past meeting replays, pop-up trainings, forms, and key resources — including Master Classes on Setting Up Your Real Estate Investing Business and Finding & Using Private Money.
Plus Our Master Class on December 13th Master Class with Scott Ellsworth: “How to Save Big on Real Estate Investor Taxes” is FREE for members!
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Where is it happening?
DoubleTree by Hilton Kansas City-Overland Park, 10100 College Blvd,Overland Park,KS,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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