Most real estate investors spend a lot of time learning how to find deals, analyze properties, and manage rehabs.

But at some point, the bigger question becomes

“Are you building a real business or just creating another job for yourself?”

This month, we’ll be joined by C.J. McKendry, a Certified SCORE Mentor and Northeast Ohio real estate investor who owns a Canton-based investment company focused on acquiring, rehabbing, renting, and occasionally flipping single-family homes and duplexes.

C.J. brings both sides of the conversation: real-world investing experience and business mentorship through SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer business mentors.

SCORE provides free mentoring, education, templates, workshops, and resources for entrepreneurs and small business owners at every stage — from planning and startup to growth, management, and eventual exit.

For real estate investors, that can mean support with things like:

• Projecting cash flow and ROI
• Tracking expenses and business performance
• Strengthening financial literacy
• Building better systems
• Clarifying your business model
• Improving marketing and networking
• Planning for growth

Whether you are brand new, actively building your portfolio, trying to get more organized, or realizing your “side hustle” needs to start operating more like a business, this meeting will help you understand how SCORE can support your next steps.

C.J. will share more about his own journey from corporate leadership to real estate investing, how SCORE works, what resources are available, and how investors can take advantage of free business mentorship without feeling like they have to figure everything out alone.

Bring plenty of questions and come ready to think beyond the next deal.

First time? You’re in luck. Your first meeting is free—just claim your free guest pass when you register.
Bring a friend. For every new guest you bring, you’ll get an entry into our quarterly drawing for some seriously good prizes. And if you’re the top bringer of the year, there’s an even bigger reward waiting.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get inspired, get informed, and connect with other investors who are moving their businesses forward.

Because no GLREIA meeting is ever just a meeting…

Ready to grow your investing business, expand your network, and learn something new—no matter where you are on the journey?

Our Main Monthly Meetings are the cornerstone of what we do here at GLREIA. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or still figuring out your first steps, you’ll find value, connections, and maybe even your next deal.

What can you expect?

• Real World Education – Every month we bring in experienced voices to share insights on everything from deal structuring to market trends. (We’ll announce the topic and speaker soon—watch your email.)
• Strong Connections – Meet local investors, lenders, and vendors who get what you do—and who can help you do it better.
• Free Appetizers – Yummy buffet-style bites to keep you going while you network and learn.
• After Hours – When the formal program wraps, stick around for more casual conversations and connection.

Space is limited and we don’t want to run out of food, so click the blue button below to register and claim your seat. Free guest passes are available if you’re new—just don’t wait ‘til the last minute!