About us
Welcome to GRID!
GRID Cleveland is a real estate community built by investors for investors. We are a group of real people doing real deals.
Our core mission is to connect to, learn from, and collaborate with like-minded people interested in building wealth and creating impact through real estate.
We welcome investors of all experience levels. We are life-long learners and believe everyone has value to share.
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How it works
We meet once a month, 12 months a year, on the same day, week, and time of the month. Each month we cover a different investing topic in the Lifecycle of an Investor—ranging from wholesaling to rehabbing to becoming a bank through private lending.
Our meetings are not sales pitches. They are opportunities for us to dive deep into a real estate topic, connect with local experts in our marketplace, and build long-term relationships with other doers and deal-makers.
All of our events are 100% FREE.
Learn more about us at www.gridinvestor.com
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Your GRID Leadership
GRID Cleveland is led by Erin Thomas and Wayne Brooks.
Erin Thomas is a powerhouse in commercial real estate, specializing in multifamily and retail investment properties.
Based in Northeast Ohio, Erin co-leads the national KWC Team under KW Commercial, where she helps agents across the country sharpen their investment acumen and close commercial deals with confidence.
She began her real estate journey in 2019, quickly transitioning from a social media director to a top-producing agent—closing nearly 50 deals in her first year. With a passion for working with investors, Erin now exclusively focuses on commercial assets, off-market portfolios, and helping clients scale wealth through real estate.
Her leadership extends beyond transactions. Erin mentors agents, teaches CE courses, and speaks on stages across the Midwest, inspiring a new wave of commercial professionals—especially women—to enter and thrive in the space.
A devoted wife and mother of two boys, Erin balances bold business growth with her family-first values. She’s not here to play small—she’s building a legacy, leading by example, and changing the face of commercial real estate.
Wayne Brooks is a seasoned real estate investor, licensed agent, and certified mentor with over a decade of experience and more than 500 successful real estate transactions under his belt.
Originally from Jamaica, Wayne began his investing journey as an out-of-state buyer and has since become a go-to expert in the Cleveland, Ohio market—helping both local and international clients navigate the real estate landscape with confidence.
Wayne is the founder of CLE Home Pros, a high-performing real estate team at eXp Realty that specializes in working with investor clients. His deep knowledge of off-market deals, fix-and-flips, and Airbnb strategies—both short and mid-term—makes him an invaluable partner for investors looking to maximize returns.
He also owns RenoVision Restoration, a full-service construction company focused on investor-friendly renovations, and Deal Direction, a consulting firm that guides new and seasoned investors through property acquisition, financing, and portfolio growth.
As a certified mentor at eXp Realty and an active educator in the real estate space, Wayne has taught dozens of workshops, masterminds, and seminars—empowering agents and investors with actionable strategies and a success-driven mindset. His approach blends hands-on experience with a passion for teaching, making him a trusted advisor and leader in the industry.
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Our Partners
KW Commercial
KW Commercial is a division of Keller Williams Realty, Inc., the number one real estate company in the United States.
Agents and brokers at KW Commercial are supported with the most innovative and scalable technology that the commercial real estate industry has to offer. Our commercial team consists of knowledgeable, results-driven individuals who aim to provide clients with one-of-a-kind experiences. We understand that choosing the right agent for you can be tough, which is why KW Commercial strives to make it easier. Take comfort in knowing that at KW Commercial you are not simply working with one individual; you are championed by a vast network of dedicated commercial real estate professionals.
We are in this together and together we will win.
CLE Home Pros
At CLE Home Pros, we strive to redefine the real estate experience. Our vertically integrated approach allows us to streamline processes, ensuring both investors and buyers achieve their goals efficiently.
Upcoming events
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REALTOR RETIREMENT
COhatch Beachwood, 26300 Cedar Rd Suite 1105, Beachwood, OH 44122, United States, Beachwood, OH, US### Stop building a business that resets to zero.
You’re producing. You’re closing deals. But you’re still only as good as your next closing.
A buyer backs out. A listing sits. A closing gets pushed. And suddenly you’re right back to searching for the next lead to refill the pipeline.
What if one relationship could add $24,000+ to your pipeline every year?
Not 20 new leads. One client.
At September’s GRID Cleveland, we’re breaking down the #1 relationship Realtors should be building to create more consistent business: the real estate investor.
Investors buy. They sell. They refer. They need agents who understand what they’re trying to accomplish—and the right investor relationship can create repeat business year after year.
We’ll show you how to identify and build relationships with the right investors for your business, your market and your location, and how those relationships can generate transactions, referrals and even additional homeowner business.
But we’re not stopping there.
As always at GRID, we’re going to teach you how to become the investor yourself.
Your clients shouldn’t be the only people using real estate to build wealth.
We’re going to mastermind around how to:- Put your commission back into a deal and turn earned income into ownership
- Walk into a listing appointment thinking investor first, listing agent second—and recognize when you should make the offer yourself
- Use your access to deals and market knowledge to identify opportunities other buyers may miss
- Build relationships with investors who can become repeat clients, referral partners and potential partners
- Create more predictable business without constantly adding another lead source
- Start turning the career you’ve already built into a vehicle for long-term wealth
That’s Realtor Retirement.
Not quitting real estate. Building a business where your financial future isn’t entirely dependent on your next commission check.### WHAT IS GRID?
GRID Cleveland is the local chapter of a national real estate investor network built around the belief that nobody builds wealth in real estate alone.
Our community is your power grid—the network you plug into for investors, agents, lenders, contractors, vendors, partners, mentorship, guidance and opportunities.
Whether you’re a producing agent looking for more predictable business or an active investor looking for better relationships and opportunities, this is where those two worlds meet.Wednesday, September 30 | COhatch Beachwood
5:00–6:00 PM — Networking + light food & drinks
6:00–7:00 PM — Education + Mastermind
7:00–8:00 PM- AAround the room & networkingCome meet the people who could change your pipeline today—and how you build wealth tomorrow.
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THE BUSINESS BOTTLENECK WORKSHOP
COhatch Beachwood, 26300 Cedar Rd Suite 1105, Beachwood, OH 44122, United States, Beachwood, OH, US### Find what’s keeping you stuck—and build a system to break through.
You’re busy. But are you actually building a business that can grow without demanding more and more of your time?
If there are never enough hours in the day, if your to-do list keeps growing faster than you can finish it, if things fall through the cracks when you get busy, or if you constantly feel like everything still depends on you—you probably don’t need to work harder.
You have a bottleneck.
At October’s GRID Cleveland, we’re turning our monthly mastermind into a hands-on Business Bottleneck Workshop designed for business owners, real estate agents and entrepreneurs who want to create more leverage, better systems and more freedom in their business.
Last Wednesday of October | COhatch Beachwood
Instead of giving you another list of systems you “should” have, we’re going to help you figure out where your business is actually getting stuck first.
During the workshop, you’ll work through your business to:- Identify your #1 primary bottleneck and your secondary bottleneck
- Recognize exactly how that bottleneck is showing up in your day-to-day business
- Determine where better processes, systems or leverage could free up your time
- Walk away with a few practical strategies to start breaking through it
- Get a book recommendation specific to your bottleneck so you know what to work on next
And if time allows, we’ll break into groups based on your primary bottleneck to mastermind with other business owners facing the same challenge.
This isn’t about building 47 SOPs or automating everything because someone online told you to.
It’s about identifying the right problem to solve next.
You should leave knowing:
Here’s where I’m stuck. Here’s what it’s costing me. Here’s what I need to build next.Last Wednesday of October | COhatch Beachwood
5:00–6:00 PM — Networking + light food & drinks
6:00–7:00 PM — Business Bottleneck Workshop + Mastermind
7:00–8:00 PM — Around the Room + Networking
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Join the GRID Facebook Community
Join our online GRID community here to post deals, ask questions, and connect with other investors across the globe.3 attendees
2027 Vision Mastermind
COhatch Beachwood, 26300 Cedar Rd Suite 1105, Beachwood, OH 44122, United States, Beachwood, OH, USWhere do you want to be in 2027?
Real progress starts with clarity and direction.
At this mastermind, we’ll zoom out, evaluate where you are today, and map out a clear vision for where you want to be by 2027.
Expect strategic conversations, big-picture thinking, and meaningful connections.
This is for investors who are ready to lead their future.
Come for the conversation, stay for the community!
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Subscribe to our investor list to receive deal alerts, news + event updates!
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Join the GRID Facebook Community
Join our online GRID community here to post deals, ask questions, and connect with other investors across the globe.3 attendees
Past events
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