Real Estate Investors Association of Greater Cincinnati

What Real Estate Investors Association of Greater Cincinnati does

REIAGC is a nonprofit membership association serving real estate investors, rental property owners, wholesalers, and retailers primarily in the Greater Cincinnati area, with extended nationwide reach through online programming. The organization provides education, networking, and deal-making opportunities through 20+ monthly events including in-person meetings (Wednesday Morning Investor Networking at Panera locations, property tours), virtual focus groups (wholesaling, land development, short-term rentals, new investor education, tax-free investing, Women in Real Estate), online masterclasses, Office Hours Q&A sessions, and Haves and Wants PropSwap weekly deal exchanges. Members also gain access to a property listing marketplace distributed through the Real Estate Promo network.

The technology platform is built on Real Estate Promo infrastructure, providing a web-based membership portal with member dashboards, a searchable member directory, property listing systems with Google Maps integration, an integrated event calendar and registration system, and analytical tools including the Repair Estimate Worksheet, Seller Net Sheet, and Offer Generator Wizard. A Premium Website tier adds enhanced analytical capabilities, custom pages, and unlimited property listings. The organization also facilitates the OPHP (Organization of Professional Housing Providers) national certification program in partnership with OREIA, offering 42 core hours plus 18 elective hours of accredited education.

The business model centers on monthly membership dues at $30, supplemented by transaction fees for workshops and masterclasses ($47-$127 per event with member discounts), vendor memberships providing access to 1,000+ potential customers, premium website subscriptions ($79 setup plus $34.95/month), and event sponsorship. Customer acquisition is community-led through word-of-mouth, event attendance, property listings, and blog content. Operations are supported by 1-10 staff, with PCI DSS payment compliance maintained via Solupay Consulting and GDPR-compliant data practices. The organization has been operating for decades, anchored by the Real Life Real Estate Investing radio show on WMKVfm.org hosted by Vena Jones-Cox since 1998.

Name

Real Estate Investors Association of Greater Cincinnati

Legal name

Real Estate Investors Association of Greater Cincinnati

Website

https://cincinnatireia.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Investor Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAJAAAA

Traditional Residential Brokerage (Existing Homes)

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/Residential Real Estate Brokerage

Keywords

• Real estate investor association
• Investor networking events
• Real estate investing education
• Membership association
• Property investment training

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Monthly membership fees providing access to events, resources, property listings, member directory, and educational content.
2. Event Registration Fees: Fees for workshops, masterclasses, and special events. Members receive discounted rates compared to non-members.
3. Vendor Memberships: Separate vendor membership category providing access to over 1,000 potential customers for service providers.
4. Premium Website Services: Additional website customization and premium features available for purchase through Real Estate Promo integration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

REIAGC is a nonprofit membership association that serves real estate investors, rental property owners, wholesalers, and related service providers in the Greater Cincinnati region and nationwide. It sells monthly memberships ($30/month) that grant access to 20+ monthly educational events, focus groups, masterclasses, networking meetings, a property listing platform, a members directory, and member websites. The organization also sells separate vendor memberships providing service providers access to investor customers, and premium add-on website/property analyzer tools.

Product overview

REIAGC is a real estate investors association offering a membership-based platform with educational events, property listing services, and website tools. The core offering centers on REIAGC Membership providing access to 20+ monthly events including Focus Groups, Haves and Wants deal exchanges, and educational masterclasses. Members receive Personal Websites (free) or Premium Websites with Property Analyzer Tools including Repair Estimate Worksheet, Seller Net Sheet, and Offer Generator. The OPHP Certification Program offers professional designation through Ohio Real Estate Investor's Association. Vendor Membership provides business exposure to the investor community. All services are powered by the Real Estate Promo platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OPHP (Organization of Professional Housing Providers): Program for Ohio Real Estate Investor Association professional housing provider certification

Products and services

• REIAGC Standard Membership Core membership product providing access to 20+ monthly networking events, focus groups, masterclasses, property listings, member directory, and educational resources for real estate investors.
• Vendor Membership Separate vendor membership tier providing contractors, lenders, agents, and other service providers with directory listings and access to over 1,000 real estate investor customers nationwide.
• Online Masterclass Live virtual intensive workshops taught by experienced investors (e.g., 'Plan Your Rehab Right' by Jerry Fink), offering OPHP credits and practical skills training in rehab estimation and contractor management.
• OPHP Certification Program Organization of Professional Housing Providers national certification requiring 42 core hours plus 18 elective hours of real estate investment education, offered in affiliation with OREIA.
• Premium Website with Property Analyzer Tools Premium member website tier ($79 setup + $34.95/month) including Property Analyzer Tools (Repair Estimate Worksheet with mobile version, Seller Net Sheet calculator, Offer Generator Wizard), custom pages, and unlimited property listings.
• Haves and Wants (PropSwap) Deal-Making Sessions Weekly online deal-making session where members connect with financial partners, share deals, find funding, give referrals, and build business relationships; five sessions held monthly.
• Monthly Focus Groups Specialized monthly workshops covering topics including wholesale compliance, land development, short-term rentals, new investor education, tax-free investing, wholesaling, and women in real estate.
• Office Hours Members-only bi-weekly Q&A sessions where investors bring real deals for feedback from experienced mentors and subject matter experts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 online deal-making sessions monthly to connect with financial partners, share deals, find funding
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Real Estate PromocoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform provider powering the cincinnatireia.com website. Provides property listing distribution, member website builder tools, and premium features including Property Analyzer Tools (PAT), Seller Net Sheet, and Repair Estimate Worksheet. Also provides the technology infrastructure for co-marketing features.
• OREIA (Ohio Real Estate Investors Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide association that sponsors and oversees the OPHP (Organization of Professional Housing Providers) certification program. REIAGC offers OPHP credits through its educational events and courses. OREIA provides pre-approval for outside courses and seminars meeting educational requirements.
• TurboTenantminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTenant screening and property management service provider advertising on the REIAGC property search page. Provides educational content on tenant credit checks and eviction records for landlords.
• Jerry FinkminorOthersActive rehabber, landlord, and real estate investor with more than 35 years of experience. Instructor for the Plan Your Rehab Right Online Intensive masterclass, teaching property evaluation, scope of work creation, and contractor management.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• FortuneBuilders: FortuneBuilders provides real estate investor education, coaching, and mastermind groups. It competes with REIAGC's masterclass and mentorship offerings but operates at a national scale with higher price points.
• BiggerPockets: BiggerPockets is the largest online community and education platform for real estate investors, offering forums, podcasts, and tools. It competes with REIAGC for investor mindshare nationally and represents the dominant free alternative to REIAGC's paid membership.
• Rich Dad Education: Rich Dad Education offers paid real estate investing courses, bootcamps, and events nationwide. It is a commercial alternative to REIAGC's educational offerings with broader marketing reach but less local community depth.

Direct peers

• National REIA: National REIA is the umbrella trade association for local real estate investor associations across the US. REIAGC is a member organization in this network and follows the same nonprofit chapter-based model that National REIA coordinates.
• Ohio Real Estate Investors Association (OREIA): OREIA is the statewide real estate investor association that sponsors the OPHP certification program offered through REIAGC. It serves as a peer at the state level with overlapping member bases and shared educational programming.
• Atlanta REIA: Atlanta REIA is a peer local real estate investor association offering membership, events, and education for investors in the Atlanta metro. It operates an analogous model to REIAGC in a different geographic market.

Emerging players

• Roofstock: Roofstock is an online marketplace for single-family rental investment properties serving buy-and-hold investors. While primarily a transaction platform, it competes for the same buy-and-hold investor segment REIAGC serves through education and community.
• Connected Investors: Connected Investors is an online platform for real estate investors featuring property listings, networking, and deal-making. It overlaps with REIAGC's Haves and Wants PropSwap sessions and property listing marketplace functionality.

Others

• Meetup: Meetup hosts countless local real estate investor meetup groups that compete with REIAGC's in-person networking events. While not a direct product competitor, it represents a free community-formation alternative for investors seeking local connections.
• Real Estate Promo: Real Estate Promo is the technology platform provider powering REIAGC's website, property listings, member tools, and premium website offerings. It serves as the underlying infrastructure enabling REIAGC's operations and could white-label similar capabilities to other local REIAs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cincinnatireia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cincinnati-reia

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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