Chicago Area Real Estate Investors Association upcoming events

April Real Estate Networking Night (04/27/2026)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:30:00 GMT

A Member's & Non-Member's Event

Whether you own 200 units or have no real estate experience, anyone who has an interest in real estate investing is invited to attend our General Meeting. Each month a different speaker will share information on topics relating to the many aspects of investing in real estate and being a landlord. Our General Meetings provide a great opportunity to network with experienced real estate investors from all over the Chicago land area. We also have an extensive real estate library for our members to use. The General Meeting is held on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Want to learn more about CAREIA & Real Estate Investing? Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoAreaREIA/).

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If you would like to reach our members in more ways than just networking and attending CAREIA sanctioned events, we have a great Vendor Membership program for you. Not only do you get to attend all of our meetings for free, but we will maximize your companies exposure by advertising extensively to our already large and growing membership base, show case you and your business at our general meetings, and, allow your company to sponsor workshops that can help our member's see what kind of value you bring to the table while building credibility for yourself. Please contact our Vendor Chairperson at our General Meeting or via E-mail for more information: vendors@careia.org

May Cashflow Game Night! (05/06/2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT!

WHEN: Every 1st Wednesday of the

month from 7-9pm

WHERE: McDonalds

1 Yorktown Shopping Center

Lombard, IL 60148

May General Meeting (05/11/2026)

Mon, 11 May 2026 23:45:00 GMT

General Meeting

Want to learn more about CAREIA & Real Estate Investing? Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoAreaREIA/).

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Structured Networking (A) at 6:45 - 7 p.m.

Registration opens at 6:45 - 7:30 p.m.

Doors open & Refreshments at 7:00 p.m.

Meeting Updates and Introductions at 7:00 - 7:05 p.m.

Wants & Needs Segment at 7:05 - 7:10 p.m.

Vendor Spotlight at 7:10 - 7:20 p.m.

Speaker Presentation and Q&A at 7:20 - 8:05p.m.

Closing Announcements at 8:05 - 8:10 p.m.

Comment Card, Break, Networking 8:10-8:30

Mentoring / Accountability Small Groups at 8:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Event Ends at 9 p.m.

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Cost: Admission is $15.00 for non-members. Free for members. No children under 15-years old allowed at this event. Cash, Check or Credit Cards accepted. You can always become a member of CAREIA for just $99.00 a yr.

New memberships can be accepted at this General Meeting. Cash, Check or Credit Cards accepted.

FYI: We're a Not For Profit. We Educate You; We Don't Sell You.

**Attention Vendors: No Product Literature or Business Cards are allowed at our General Meetings or Networking Nights.

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May Short Term Rental Group Meeting (05/18/2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Whether you own 200 units or have no real estate experience, anyone who has an interest in investing in short or mid-term rentals are invited to attend our monthly STR subgroup meeting. Each month we will have an open forum to discuss all things short term rentals. This meeting will provide a great opportunity to network with experienced real estate investors from all over the Chicago land area. This event will be held on the 3rd Monday of each month.

Want to learn more about CAREIA & Real Estate Investing? Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoAreaREIA/).

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May Real Estate Networking Night (05/25/2026)

Mon, 25 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT

A Member's & Non-Member's Event

Want to learn more about CAREIA & Real Estate Investing? Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoAreaREIA/).

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June Cashflow Game Night! (06/03/2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT!

WHEN: Every 1st Wednesday of the

month from 7-9pm

WHERE: McDonalds

1 Yorktown Shopping Center

Lombard, IL 60148

June General Meeting (06/08/2026)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:45:00 GMT

Anyone who has an interest in real estate investing is invited to attend our General Meeting. Each month a different speaker will share information on topics relating to the many aspects of investing in real estate and being a landlord. Our General Meetings provide a great opportunity to network with experienced real estate investors from all over the Chicago land area. We also have an extensive real estate library for our members to use. The General Meeting is held on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Want to learn more about CAREIA & Real Estate Investing? Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoAreaREIA/).

-----------------------AGENDA------------------------

Structured Networking (A) at 6:45 - 7 p.m.

Registration opens at 6:45 - 7:30 p.m.

Doors open & Refreshments at 7:00 p.m.

Meeting Updates and Introductions at 7:00 - 7:05 p.m.

Wants & Needs Segment at 7:05 - 7:10 p.m.

Vendor Spotlight at 7:10 - 7:20 p.m.

Speaker Presentation and Q&A at 7:20 - 8:05p.m.

Closing Announcements at 8:05 - 8:10 p.m.

Comment Card, Break, Networking 8:10-8:30

Mentoring / Accountability Small Groups at 8:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Event Ends at 9 p.m.

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New memberships can be accepted at this General Meeting. Cash, Check or Credit Cards accepted.

FYI: We're a Not For Profit. We Educate You; We Don't Sell You.

**Attention Vendors: No Product Literature or Business Cards are allowed at our General Meetings or Networking Nights.

***************Disclaimer***************

June Short Term Rental Group Meeting (06/15/2026)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Want to learn more about CAREIA & Real Estate Investing? Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoAreaREIA/).

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June Real Estate Networking Night (06/22/2026)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

A Member's & Non-Member's Event

Want to learn more about CAREIA & Real Estate Investing? Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoAreaREIA/).

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July Cashflow Game Night! (07/01/2026)

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT!

WHEN: Every 1st Wednesday of the

month from 7-9pm

WHERE: McDonalds

1 Yorktown Shopping Center

Lombard, IL 60148

July General Meeting (07/06/2026)

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:45:00 GMT

Want to learn more about CAREIA & Real Estate Investing? Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoAreaREIA/).

-----------------------AGENDA------------------------

Structured Networking (A) at 6:45 - 7 p.m.

Registration opens at 6:45 - 7:30 p.m.

Doors open & Refreshments at 7:00 p.m.

Meeting Updates and Introductions at 7:00 - 7:05 p.m.

Wants & Needs Segment at 7:05 - 7:10 p.m.

Vendor Spotlight at 7:10 - 7:20 p.m.

Speaker Presentation and Q&A at 7:20 - 8:05p.m.

Closing Announcements at 8:05 - 8:10 p.m.

Comment Card, Break, Networking 8:10-8:30

Mentoring / Accountability Small Groups at 8:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Event Ends at 9 p.m.

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New memberships can be accepted at this General Meeting. Cash, Check or Credit Cards accepted.

FYI: We're a Not For Profit. We Educate You; We Don't Sell You.

**Attention Vendors: No Product Literature or Business Cards are allowed at our General Meetings or Networking Nights.

***************Disclaimer***************

July Short Term Rental Group Meeting (07/20/2026)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Want to learn more about CAREIA & Real Estate Investing? Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoAreaREIA/).

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July Real Estate Networking Night (07/27/2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:30:00 GMT

A Member's & Non-Member's Event

Want to learn more about CAREIA & Real Estate Investing? Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoAreaREIA/).

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MEMBERS ONLY ANNUAL PICNIC (08/01/2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT