# Event Details - **Event Name**: TulsaREIA~THE SOBER DUO-Sober Living:Use Your Property to Make a Difference - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for SECOND THURSDAY as Melissa & Jermaine, The Sober Duo, share how to open and operate sober living homes for income and impact.About this Event📢 PLEASE PRE-REGISTER!📣 Sober Living Facilities: Use Your Property to Make a DifferenceSober living is one of the most meaningful and misunderstood niches in real estate. Melissa Barron and Jermaine Walker, known as The Sober Duo, will share how investors and landlords can step into this space with purpose, structure, and long-term sustainability.📅 Join us for SECOND THURSDAY as The Sober Duo share how to open and operate sober living homes for income, impact, and purpose.✅ You’ll learn how to:• Understand the growing need for quality sober living and recovery housing• Establish systems, policies, and procedures before opening your doors• Navigate the requirements to open and operate a sober living home• Evaluate the income potential and partnership opportunities in this space• Transition from landlord to operator or partner in a purpose-driven model✅ Together, Melissa and Jermaine own and operate recovery housing through Thrive Transitional Housing, bringing a real-world perspective on building sober living homes that serve people while also operating as a viable business model.✅ Whether you are exploring a new strategy or looking to make a greater impact with your properties, this session will give you a clearer framework for what is required and what is possible.📢 Do not miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with local investors and professionals.🤝 Come early for networking, bring your questions, and get in the room. The conversations and connections that happen at SECOND THURSDAY are where real opportunities begin.__________________________________________________________________✨ About Melissa Barron & Jermaine WalkerMeet Melissa and Jermaine Walker , Mr. & Mrs. I Am the Deal : The Sober DuoMelissa and Jermaine are not just married business partners; they're real estate investors and visionaries with a mission. Together, they’ve uncovered a powerful intersection between purpose and property: The sober living space.Blending heart, strategy, and lived experience, they help launch and scale sober living homes that are not only compliant and structured, but designed to create lasting community impact.Melissa Walker is the compassionate force behind the structure. With deep understanding of recovery systems, Melissa channels empathy into action. Her expertise ensures every home runs with integrity, consistency, and a genuine commitment to those in transition. She’s the strategic backbone who ensures each property isn't just livable but transformational.Jermaine Walker (a.k.a Mr. I Am The Deal) brings the real estate engine that makes it all possible. A seasoned dealmaker and mentor, Jermaine has turned countless aspiring investors into impact-driven entrepreneurs. His gift lies in structuring creative deals, raising capital, and seeing opportunity where others see roadblocks. For Jermaine, real estate isn’t just about property it’s about purpose.Together, Melissa and Jermain have discovered a different side of real estate, one where profit meets purpose, and housing becomes healing. Through sober living, they're not just building properties, they're building second chances.__________________________________________________________________Want to Connect?Melissa Barron & Jermaine Walker, Owners | The Sober Duo, Thrive Transitional HousingPhone: 918-829-2883Email: melissa@thrivetransitionalhousing.com_________________________________________________________________📌 SECOND THURSDAY EVENT DETAILS📅 Date: Thursday, April 9, 2025📍 Location: Cobblestone Event Center (Formerly, Mike Fretz Event Center)🏢 Address: 11545 E 43rd St, Tulsa, OK 74146 (41st & Garnett, behind GTAR)🎤 What to Expect:🤝 Networking: 6:00 – 7:00 PM🎯 Main Speaker: 7:00 PM_________________________________________________________________🎟️ TICKETS & REGISTRATION✅ Members with Paid Annual Membership – FREE (Check Private Facebook Group for your PRIVATE PRE-REGISTERATION CODE!)💰 Non-Members – $20 (with Eventbrite Pre-Registration)💵 Non-Members – $25 (Pay at the Door)👉 Secure your spot now on Eventbrite!_________________________________________________________________🍽️ FOOD & DRINK🌮 Complimentary Lite Dinner🍷 Drinks available for purchase at the bar_________________________________________________________________💙 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE!$250 Annual Membership - Single: $24/mo Monthly Membershp - Single:$ 450 Annual Membership - Dual: _______________________________________________💖 THANK YOU, SPONSORS!• Oklahoma Secured Title: Tulsa REIA GOLD PLUS SPONSOR - The Investor's Title Company - Visit them at https://ok-title.com• Open Path Lending: Tulsa REIA GOLD SPONSOR - "We shop Lenders so you can focus on what matters most - your project. Visit them at https://www.openpathlending.net• Scarpa Properties Group: Our GOLD SPONSOR for managing your properties. Visit them at https://www.scarpaproperties.com• The Law Office of Megan L. Whipp: Tulsa REIA BRONZE SPONSOR - Reach out to Attorney Megan Whipp for your consultation for Trust and Estate Planning, Asset Protection, Business Formation, Probate Law, and Business Law https://www.whipplaw.com• Cobblestone Event Center: Have an event coming up? The Cobblestone Event Center (Formerly the Mike Fretz Event Center) is the perfect place! Visit them at https://mikefretzeventcenter.com or call (918) 829-9971 and tell them that Tulsa REIA sent you!• Asset Liquidation Specialists: Tulsa REIA SILVER SPONSOR - Get on the list for their Live and Online Real Estate, Personal Property and Business Liquidation Auctions. Check them out at https://www.youralsok.com• A. Fricker Roofing and Waterproofing: TULSA REIA SILVER SPONSOR - Award Winning Roofers: Serving Oklahoma with Integrity and Efficiency https://africkerroofing.com• Oakwood Homes of Tulsa: TULSA REIA BRONZE SPONSOR - Opening Doors to a Better Life. Ask about Special Investor Pricing OakwoodHomesofTulsa.com• Oklahoma Maintenance Pro,LLC: TULSA REIA BRONZE SPONSOR - Need property repair and maintenance? One call does it all! From Junk & Janitorial to Lawncare, Drywall , and Painting. Reach out to them at admin@okmaintenancepro.com, or call Carly at 918-264-3433• Corder Industries, LLC: TULSA REIA BRONZE SPONSOR - Need home re-leveling services? Call 918-703-5005 corderindustries@gmail.com• SafeStreets: TULSA REIA BRONZE SPONSOR - Licensed Home Security you can trust. ADT & Google Authorized Provider Call Zion at 539-350-4286 https://gtrfl.us/5NuHrt• Tulsa Evictions, LLC: TULSA REIA BRONZE SPONSOR - Licensed Professional Eviction Assistance for Landlords in Tulsa and Surrounding Counties - tulsa@oklahomaevictions.com https://oklahomaevictions.com_______________________________________________Questions about the event, MEMBERSHIP or SPONSORSHIP: kathy@tulsareia.org https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/99dd3b10-2f39-11f1-bec9-ad3f1e96ac99-rimg-w1200-h464-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tulsa/tulsareia~the-sober-duo-sober-living-use-your-property-to-make-a-difference/100001986619015955 - **Event Categories**: business, art, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 20, max: 25, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Tulsa - **state**: OK - **country**: United States - **location**: Mike Fretz Event Center - **lat**: 36.1022071 - **long**: -95.847145 - **full address**: Mike Fretz Event Center, 11545 East 43rd Street, Tulsa, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: TulsaREIA~THE SOBER DUO-Sober Living:Use Your Property to Make a Difference - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/e445e9eb997302cb757d12d8291da4de7e6b1e09640a00da3bbadf54444231b1-rimg-w1200-h676-dc011f46-gmir.jpg?v=1775205989 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is TulsaREIA~THE SOBER DUO-Sober Living:Use Your Property to Make a Difference being held? - **A:** TulsaREIA~THE SOBER DUO-Sober Living:Use Your Property to Make a Difference takes place on Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Mike Fretz Event Center, 11545 East 43rd Street, Tulsa, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for TulsaREIA~THE SOBER DUO-Sober Living:Use Your Property to Make a Difference? - **A:** Ticket prices for TulsaREIA~THE SOBER DUO-Sober Living:Use Your Property to Make a Difference range from USD 20 to USD 25 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityNon-Members - General Seating - PRE-REGISTERUSD 20AvailableNon-Members - General Seating - DAY OF EVENTUSD 25AvailableDigital Experience - Virtual Event - Zoom LIVE!USD 25Available - **Q**: Who is organizing TulsaREIA~THE SOBER DUO-Sober Living:Use Your Property to Make a Difference? - **A:** TulsaREIA~THE SOBER DUO-Sober Living:Use Your Property to Make a Difference is organized by Tulsa REIA. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** TulsaREIA~THE SOBER DUO-Sober Living:Use Your Property to Make a Difference is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tulsa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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