What we’re about
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 (3)
See all- How To Find Deals: Prospecting, Networking, and MarketingCOhatch Beachwood, Beachwood, OH
Where do you find these deals?
It's the first question most folks ask us when discussing real estate investing and for good reason: the best deals aren't just sitting out in the open—you have to work for them.
At this month’s meeting, we'll talk about how to choose an area, how to "brand" your message, how to get that message out to the public, how to manage your marketing, and much, much, more.
Hint, hint: It's all about getting the phone to ring.
Come for the training, stay for the networking!
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Did you miss it?
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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. - How To Understand Value: Analyzing Deals in Your MarketCOhatch Beachwood, Beachwood, OH
Determining a property's value is one of the most important skills you must develop as a real estate investor.
The key to understanding real estate values is learning how they impact your deals.
Accurate real estate valuations can help investors make better decisions when it comes to buying and selling properties. Investors must know how to value real estate and make educated guesses about how much profit each will make, whether through property appreciation, rental income, or both.
Come for the training, stay for the networking!
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Did you miss it?
Watch all GRID event playbacks on YouTube━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
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. - How To Negotiate The Deal: Identify + Qualify Motivated SellersCOhatch Beachwood, Beachwood, OH
We’re not looking for “deals.”
We’re looking for motivated sellers.
At this event, we’ll discuss how to identify and negotiate-with motivated sellers— what factors create motivation and how you can help a motivated seller solve their problem, for profit.
Come for the training, stay for the networking!
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Did you miss it?
Watch all GRID event playbacks on YouTube━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
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.
