REI NWA upcoming events

Builders Circle: Commercial Hot Seat - Critiquing Your Projects (September 01, 2026)

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Welcome to All!
Non-Members: $20 Door Charge ~ Members Always Free

Could your commercial project use a little spark? How viable is your idea for today's market? Tonight our trusted commercial broker will offer a strategic critique of your plans.

No matter where you are in the planning process, an expert eye can change everything. Grab your notes, sketches, or numbers and join us to find out how to take your returns to the next level. We'll explore:

Does your project match today's commercial demand
Highest and best use for your location
2026 trends for generating max profits now
How realistic are your numbers
What did I miss

Steve Mansfield is a Commercial Broker with Coldwell Banker, an experienced investor, developer and underwriter. He is dedicated to introducing "non-experts" to this lucrative segment of the market.

Main Meeting: Lot to Layout - The Infill Process (September 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Non-Members: $20 Door Charge
Members Always Free

Developing an infill lot is one of the smartest ways for a small-scale investor to grow their portfolio and profit. We'll take you through the challenging first phase of development for a fast start.

Every investor knows the thrill of finding that diamond in the rough - that empty lot or backyard ready for your dream infill project! Local governments have taken steps to make it easier for new or small investors to move from rehab to build. Join us as we explore:

PLANNING THE PROJECT: Jeremy Goucher is Dir. of Development at Newell Development, on the Benton Co Planning Board and Chair of ULI's REDI Program. Jeremy leads mixed-use and infill housing projects from concept to completion.

PRE-APPROVED DESIGNS AND MODULAR HOUSING: Alli Thurmond Quinlan is an award-winning architect, small scale developer and Director of the Incremental Development Alliance. Alli has trained over 10,000 people in development, code reform, and locally-focused economies.

PERMITS, REVIEWS AND PRESENTATIONS: Isaac Stevens is a Planning Commissioner for Rogers and Founder of River Green, a development consulting firm focusing on accelerating the timeline from idea to reality. Isaac is deeply committed to sustainable urban planning and growth in NWA.

Rookie Nook is Thursday: Leveraging Your Retirement Funds (September 24, 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Non-Members: $20 Door Charge ~ Members Always Free!

Just getting started or Building your portfolio? Don't miss this little know strategy for funding your projects! Learn how to leverage your retirement fund for Max Profit with Low Tax Impact!

Utilizing your retirement funds is a great tool for moving your real estate projects forward, but there are a few things you need to know. Meagan will walk us through best practices for getting the most $$ from your funds while minimizing the impact on taxes. She'll share:

Pros & Cons of borrowing retirement funds
Picking a Trustee you can work with
Roth vs 401k
What is a Real Estate IRA
Leveraging funds with a bank

Meagan Barkley is an investor, local CPA and founder of Merit Tax who has leveraged 14+ years in the corporate world to open her own practice. Her investing experience has taught her the value of planning demonstrated in her tagline: Built on Planning, Not Panic.