TulsaREIA~THE SOBER DUO-Sober Living:Use Your Property to Make a Difference
Schedule
Thu Apr 09 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Mike Fretz Event Center | Tulsa, OK
About this Event
๐ข PLEASE PRE-REGISTER!
๐ฃ Sober Living Facilities: Use Your Property to Make a Difference
Sober living is one of the most meaningful and misunderstood niches in real estate. Melissa Barron and Jermaine Walker, known as The Sober Duo, will share how investors and landlords can step into this space with purpose, structure, and long-term sustainability.
๐ Join us for SECOND THURSDAY as The Sober Duo share how to open and operate sober living homes for income, impact, and purpose.
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Youโll learn how to:
โข Understand the growing need for quality sober living and recovery housing
โข Establish systems, policies, and procedures before opening your doors
โข Navigate the requirements to open and operate a sober living home
โข Evaluate the income potential and partnership opportunities in this space
โข Transition from landlord to operator or partner in a purpose-driven model
โ Together, Melissa and Jermaine own and operate recovery housing through Thrive Transitional Housing, bringing a real-world perspective on building sober living homes that serve people while also operating as a viable business model.
โ Whether you are exploring a new strategy or looking to make a greater impact with your properties, this session will give you a clearer framework for what is required and what is possible.
๐ข Do not miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with local investors and professionals.
๐ค Come early for networking, bring your questions, and get in the room. The conversations and connections that happen at SECOND THURSDAY are where real opportunities begin.
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โจ About Melissa Barron & Jermaine Walker
Meet Melissa and Jermaine Walker , Mr. & Mrs. I Am the Deal : The Sober Duo
Melissa and Jermaine are not just married business partners; they're real estate investors and visionaries with a mission. Together, theyโve uncovered a powerful intersection between purpose and property: The sober living space.
Blending heart, strategy, and lived experience, they help launch and scale sober living homes that are not only compliant and structured, but designed to create lasting community impact.
Melissa Walker is the compassionate force behind the structure. With deep understanding of recovery systems, Melissa channels empathy into action. Her expertise ensures every home runs with integrity, consistency, and a genuine commitment to those in transition. Sheโs the strategic backbone who ensures each property isn't just livable but transformational.
Jermaine Walker (a.k.a Mr. I Am The Deal) brings the real estate engine that makes it all possible. A seasoned dealmaker and mentor, Jermaine has turned countless aspiring investors into impact-driven entrepreneurs. His gift lies in structuring creative deals, raising capital, and seeing opportunity where others see roadblocks. For Jermaine, real estate isnโt just about property itโs about purpose.
Together, Melissa and Jermain have discovered a different side of real estate, one where profit meets purpose, and housing becomes healing. Through sober living, they're not just building properties, they're building second chances.
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Want to Connect?
Melissa Barron & Jermaine Walker, Owners | The Sober Duo, Thrive Transitional Housing
Phone: 918-829-2883
Email: [email protected]
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๐ SECOND THURSDAY EVENT DETAILS
๐ Date: Thursday, April 9, 2025
๐ Location: Cobblestone Event Center (Formerly, Mike Fretz Event Center)
๐ข Address: 11545 E 43rd St, Tulsa, OK 74146 (41st & Garnett, behind GTAR)
๐ค What to Expect:
๐ค Networking: 6:00 โ 7:00 PM
๐ฏ Main Speaker: 7:00 PM
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๐๏ธ TICKETS & REGISTRATION
โ Members with Paid Annual Membership โ FREE (Check Private Facebook Group for your PRIVATE PRE-REGISTERATION CODE!)
๐ฐ Non-Members โ $20 (with Eventbrite Pre-Registration)
๐ต Non-Members โ $25 (Pay at the Door)
๐ Secure your spot now on Eventbrite!
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๐ฝ๏ธ FOOD & DRINK
๐ฎ Complimentary Lite Dinner
๐ท Drinks available for purchase at the bar
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๐ ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE!
$250 Annual Membership - Single:
$24/mo Monthly Membershp - Single:
$ 450 Annual Membership - Dual:
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Where is it happening?
Mike Fretz Event Center, 11545 East 43rd Street, Tulsa, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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