AZREIA Tucson Monthly Meeting

Immerse Yourself in Revolutionary Strategies, Get Insider Market Updates, and Connect with the Movers & Shakers of the Arizona Real Estate Scene - All in One Power-Packed Evening!

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Imagine being part of an elite community of real estate investors and service providers who gather once a month to share insider knowledge, discuss strategies, and build powerful connections that lead to more deals, access to money, and skyrocketing success.

Welcome to the Arizona Real Estate Investors Association (AZREIA) Monthly Networking Meeting - The ULTIMATE destination offering:

Haves & Wants + Association Update

6:00 - 6:30pm

Tucson Market Discussion

6:30 - 7:00pm

Main Presentation - Buy Your First Rental Without Getting Burned: The 2026 Playbook for Avoiding Costly Beginner Mistakes

7:00 - 7:30pm

Open Networking

7:30 - 8:00pm

Tucson Market Discussion

Attention all real estate investors! Are you interested in staying up-to-date on the latest trends and market updates in the industry?

The Market Discussion presentation will equip you with the necessary knowledge to stay ahead of the competition in the ever-changing world of real estate. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting out, this is information you cannot afford to miss. With our reliable data and expert analysis, you’ll gain the confidence to make informed decisions that will help you maximize your profits and grow your business.

Investor-to-Investor Networking + Haves & Wants

An important part of the Tucson AZREIA meeting! This is your chance to meet local investors, ask for what you need, and share what you have. Deal of the Month is your chance to find out what your local investors are doing and how they are doing it. Don’t miss this opportunity to find exactly what you're looking for!

You’ll also enjoy plenty of networking time—perfect for connecting, collaborating, and building real relationships that support your investing journey.

And of course, food is served, making it easy to grab a bite while meeting new people and catching up with familiar faces.

Main Presentation - Buy Your First Rental Without Getting Burned: The 2026 Playbook for Avoiding Costly Beginner Mistakes

Buy Your First Rental Without Getting Burned

Landlord Playbook for Avoiding Costly Beginner Mistakes

Buying your first rental property can create long-term wealth…or become an expensive second job you regret. Most new landlords don’t fail because real estate doesn’t work. They fail because they:

✔ Buy the wrong property

✔ Underestimate true costs

✔ Overestimate rent

✔ Put the wrong tenant in place

✔ Don’t have a system to manage the property

At this month’s AZREIA meeting, you’ll learn:

✔ How to know if a deal actually cash flows (before you buy)
✔ The hidden expenses most beginners miss
✔ How to screen tenants to avoid drama and evictions
✔ What systems you need in place before your first lease
✔ The “profit protection” checklist experienced landlords use

If you’re thinking about buying your first rental — or you already have one and feel unsure — this presentation will give you clarity, confidence, and a roadmap.

Stop guessing. Start operating like a pro from day one.

Meet the Speaker:

Joe O’Brien has been investing in Phoenix real estate for over 20 years and currently controls a $6 million rental portfolio. He’s built wealth through wholesale deals, fix-and-flips, long-term rentals, and creative finance strategies including seller carry, subject-to acquisitions, BRRRR, and DSCR financing.

Joe is known for combining real-world deal experience with a mindset-first philosophy: your portfolio will never outgrow your thinking. He teaches investors how to operate like owners, not employees building durable income that survives every market cycle.

Inside AZREIA, Joe shares the same street-level playbook he uses to build and scale his own portfolio

Seats are limited. Come learn what’s working and why before the next opportunity passes you by.