Upstate CREIA

What Upstate CREIA does

Upstate Carolina Real Estate Investors Association (Upstate CREIA / UCREIA) is a nonprofit membership association serving active and aspiring real estate investors in the Upstate South Carolina region (Greenville, Spartanburg, Mauldin, Simpsonville) and Western North Carolina through affiliate reciprocity with CREIANC.ORG. The organization delivers recurring educational programming, including monthly main meetings at Embassy Suites Greenville Golf Resort, 12+ specialized focus groups (notes, rehabs, rentals, mobile homes, multi-family/commercial, short-term rentals, private lending, land trusts, new construction, and women-focused cohorts such as WIRED), paid online masterclasses, and networking events delivered both in-person and via Zoom. Membership is structured as recurring monthly, quarterly, or annual dues, supplemented by premium coaching (Express Success 12-month program at $1,297-$1,497) and a separate online education platform (CREvestors). Masterclasses are priced at $47-$127 per session, with member discounts applying across the offering set.

The underlying technology is a website platform built on Real Estate Promo, providing member websites with property listings, lead capture forms (buyer, seller, special reports), and a Property Analyzer Tools (PAT) suite covering repair estimate worksheets, scope of work generators, seller net sheets, and offer generator wizards. Payment processing is handled by Solupay Consulting under PCI DSS compliance, with Zoom powering virtual events, Google Maps embedded for property and venue mapping, and TurboTenant integrated as an affiliate tenant-screening resource. The organization also distributes through Groups.io email lists and maintains GTM partnerships with Think Realty, BiggerPockets, and Eventbrite for reach within the REIA ecosystem.

Name

Upstate CREIA

Legal name

Upstate Carolina Real Estate Investors Association

Website

https://upstatecreia.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Upstate CREIA is a nonprofit membership association serving real estate investors in Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina through educational events, specialized focus groups, coaching programs, and member websites with property analysis tools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Taylors

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Monthly membership dues providing access to events, focus groups, educational content, property listings, and member networking. Recurring billing model with monthly, quarterly, or annual options.
2. Premium Programs - Express Success: Comprehensive 12-month coaching program including monthly group webclasses, on-demand video library (100+ hours), online coaching with Vena Jones-Cox, business plan template, and Saturday workshop access included. Valued at $2,100+ if purchased separately.
3. Event Registration Fees: Fees for educational events, masterclasses, and workshops. Most events free for members, $10-$20 for guests. Premium masterclasses range from $47-$97 for members, $97-$127 for non-members.
4. Premium Website Services: Personal website packages with property listing capabilities. Basic Ad-Free plan at $5.95/month, Premium PAT plans at $34.95/month with setup fees. Member discounts available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Upstate CREIA is a nonprofit membership association that delivers real estate investing education, networking events and deal-making tools to individual investors in Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina. Members gain access to monthly meetings, twelve-plus specialized focus groups, paid online masterclasses, a property listings platform, and personal investor websites with built-in property analyzer and repair estimation tools. Premium paid tiers include the Express Success 12-month coaching program and CREvestors educational community.

Product overview

Upstate CREIA is a membership-based real estate investors association offering a comprehensive suite of education, networking, and business tools for real estate investors. The organization provides tiered membership with access to over a dozen specialized focus groups, online masterclasses/workshops, and a property listings platform. Premium add-ons include the Express Success coaching program, CREvestors educational community, and a personal website builder powered by Real Estate Promo with integrated property analyzer tools for deal analysis. The core offering centers on in-person and virtual events, educational content, and member networking opportunities in the Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• UCREIA Membership Annual/monthly membership providing access to real estate investment education, monthly general meetings, twelve-plus specialized focus groups, property listings, member networking events and member-only discounts and resources. Available to active and aspiring real estate investors in Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina.
• Express Success Program Comprehensive 12-month coaching and education program offering monthly group coaching webclasses, on-demand access to 100+ hours of basic skills training, online coaching with Vena Jones-Cox, a personalized business plan template and free Saturday workshop access (combined value over $2,100). $1,297 for members and $1,497 for non-members (includes 1-year membership) with money-back guarantee after a full year.
• CREvestors Online community and educational platform providing video courses, audio trainings and digital books from real estate investing experts, with bonus content valued at $1,099. Targeted at members seeking curated on-demand expert content.
• Focus Groups Specialized recurring peer groups for members covering Women's Note Group, WIRED (Women's Inspiring Real Estate Development), George Antone User Group, Rental Focus Group, Private Lender Group, Mobile Home Focus Group, Multi-Family/Commercial Focus Group, Short Term/Mid Term Rental Focus Group, Haves Needs and Wants, DOA Deals/Offers/Analysis, and Office Hours/Ask the Expert. Most focus groups are free for members and $10 for guests.
• Online Masterclasses and Workshops Paid educational intensives taught by experienced investors on topics such as Rehab Masterclass (How to Plan and Control Your Rehab) and Land Trust Masterclass, delivered as live online sessions with recordings included. Members priced at $47 early bird / $67 regular; non-members at $97 early bird / $127 regular.
• Property Listings Platform Multi-family and single-family property listing service enabling members to post, search and manage real estate investment properties for sale or rent, viewable via Property List (All/Single Family/Multi Family) pages on the website, with separate buyer leads, seller leads and special report leads tied to member websites.
• Affiliate Reciprocity Program Cross-association member benefit allowing UCREIA members to attend CREIANC.ORG events at member pricing and vice versa through a verification process using confirmation numbers generated from the UCREIA account.

Quantifiable outcome

• Access to over 1,000 deals worth of investment experience through instructor Vena Jones-Cox
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Think RealtyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUpstate CREIA is a Proud Affiliate Member of Think Realty, providing members with access to Think Realty resources and validating the organization's credibility in the real estate investing space.
• Real Estate PromocoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatform powering member websites, property listings, lead management, and property analyzer tools. Provides the technical infrastructure for member websites with themes, forms, and special report generators.
• Solupay Consulting, InccoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party payment processing service for credit card transactions. Maintains PCI DSS compliance for all authorized transactions, handling membership billing and event registration payments securely.
• NCREIA (Raleigh, Charlotte, Wilmington)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Zoom meetings with NCREIA chapters for Multi-Family/Commercial Focus Group, expanding educational reach and networking opportunities across the Carolinas.
• CREIANC.ORGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliate reciprocity agreement allowing UCREIA members to attend CREIANC.ORG events at member prices through a verification process using confirmation numbers generated from the UCREIA account.
• TurboTenantminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTenant screening service partner with affiliate link provided to members, offering resources for landlord tenant screening and eviction record checking.

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• TurboTenant: Tenant screening and landlord software partner with affiliate link promoted to Upstate CREIA members. Comparable as an adjacent technology provider whose tools are layered onto the same investor/landlord workflow that Upstate CREIA serves.

Broad incumbents

• BiggerPockets: The largest online real estate investing community and education platform. Competes with Upstate CREIA for the same aspiring-investor audience via online education, deal analysis tools, and forums, but operates at much greater scale and globally rather than regionally.
• Think Realty: National media and events brand serving real estate investors. Listed as a 'Proud Affiliate Member' partner of Upstate CREIA, comparable as a broader-scale provider of real estate investing education and events to the same audience.
• National REIA: Umbrella organization for the REIA chapter network in the United States. Provides affiliate structure and branding under which Upstate CREIA and similar local chapters operate, and is comparable as the trade body for the REIA model rather than as a direct content competitor.
• Rich Dad Education: National real estate investing education brand (Robert Kiyosaki ecosystem). Comparable as a higher-priced, brand-driven real estate education provider competing for the same retail-investor segment via workshops and online programs.

Direct peers

• NCREIA (North Carolina Real Estate Investors Association): North Carolina state-level REIA already operating as a partner (joint Zoom programming for the Multi-Family/Commercial Focus Group). Operates the same chapter model across multiple NC cities (Raleigh, Charlotte, Wilmington) and is the most directly comparable REIA peer in the Carolinas.
• Atlanta REIA: One of the largest and longest-running regional REIAs in the Southeast. Uses the same nonprofit/chapter structure with monthly meetings, focus groups, and paid coaching tiers, making it a strong direct peer for Upstate CREIA's operating model.
• CREIANC.ORG (Carolina Real Estate Investors Association – NC): Affiliate reciprocity partner; operates the same nonprofit REIA chapter model focused on North Carolina investors. Members cross-attend each other's events at member rates, making it the closest functional mirror to Upstate CREIA's model.

Emerging players

• Fortune Builders: Real estate investing education company offering coaching programs and tools (including property analyzers) to retail investors. Comparable as a for-profit competitor to Upstate CREIA's Express Success coaching tier and property analyzer tools.

Regional players

• Greater Houston REIA: Large regional REIA chapter serving Houston-area real estate investors with monthly meetings, focus groups, and coaching programs. Operates a structurally identical membership model but in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/upstatecreia

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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