While everyone else is chasing the next big thing — AI Done for You, "100 doors in 12 months," and whatever the latest guru is selling — local investors are quietly doing something that actually works.
They're buying rentals. Paying down debt. Building equity. Creating systems. And staying out of the noise.
KC investor and author Brendon Pishny built a multi-million-dollar portfolio one "boring" rental property at a time — and then wrote the book on it.
On Tuesday, June 9th, Brendon brings that same practical, no-hype approach to the MAREI community — leading a live panel conversation with three experienced Kansas City investors who are doing exactly that. Building real, long-term wealth through strategies that don't require going viral, raising a fund, or working 80 hours a week.
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Your Evening at a Glance
The evening kicks off with Kyle Niemann — Real Estate Broker with Engel & Völkers and guest host for June — with important announcements and a quick KC market update. Then Brendon takes over, shares his story, and brings in the panel for an open discussion.
This is not a lecture. It's a conversation between people who are actually doing the work.
Meet the Panel
Brendon Pishny — Active KC investor, author of Boring Rentals: Build Wealth, Experience Freedom & Find Purpose, former President of Landlords of Johnson County, and longtime MAREI mentor.
Aaron Ford — Multifamily investor with 250+ units, plus active in rehabs and new construction. (Yes, he is really a speaker tonight!!)
Lisa Layne — Single-family rental investor managing properties both locally and internationally.
Jeff McDaniel — Owner of 50+ rental homes, mortgage broker, and property management business owner.
What This Conversation Will Cover
- How to stay focused when the market is full of distractions
- Why simple systems outperform complicated strategies every time
- How these investors grew their portfolios without chasing every trend
- Why long-term holds still create real, lasting wealth
- The role community and relationships play in building a sustainable investing business
Free Book
We're giving away copies of Boring Rentals by Brendon Pishny at the door. The first 50 people in get a free copy.
Pre-register to guarantee your spot in line.
Boring Rentals: Build Wealth, Experience Freedom & Find Purpose
Meeting Agenda — June 9, 2026
| 5:30 PM |
Doors Open — Relationship Building & Mini Trade Show |
| 6:30 PM |
Guest Host Kyle Niemann — Local KC Market Update |
| 7:00 PM |
Brendon Pishny — His Boring Rental Story |
| 7:15 PM |
Guest Panel Discussion — Why Boring Rentals Make You Rich |
| 8:30 PM |
Adjournment |
Meeting after the Meeting — Just because we wrap at 8:30 doesn't mean you have to go home. Grab a new friend and network over a brew and a bite in the Trophi Lounge right here in the hotel.
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