Welcome to GRID Cleveland
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Who we are
Founded June 2025
Welcome! GRID Cleveland is a real estate investment community based in Cleveland, OH—built by investors for investors. We are a group of real people doing real deals in our local marketplace.
Our core mission is to connect to, learn from, and collaborate with like-minded people interested in growing their businesses and creating long-term wealth.
We welcome investors of all experience levels. We are life-long learners and believe everyone has value to share.
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.
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Meet the GRID Community Leaders
About Erin
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 legacy, leading by example, and changing the face of commercial real estate.
About Wayne
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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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’re more than just a real estate company—we’re your full-service partner in property success.Proudly based in Cleveland, we specialize in helping both investors and homeowners buy, fix, rent, and sell with confidence. Whether you’re flipping your first property, building a rental portfolio, or selling your home, our experienced team provides trusted guidance, local insight, and hands-on support at every step.From renovations to resale, we bring the PRO to every project.
Who We Serve
First-Time Investors – Step-by-step support from your first offer to your first win.
Seasoned Buyers – Scale faster with deal flow, reno management, and resale planning.
Out-of-State Clients – A reliable local partner for everything from scouting to closing.
Busy Professionals – Turnkey property investing, without the day-to-day grind.
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What people are saying
Very impressed. Probably the best content packed REI club meeting I’ve been to. If you are investing in real estate you have to join this group. Great assortment of industry professionals in the group as well.
— Whitney Sewell
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Phenomenal. These guys are the REAL DEAL and exactly who you want to associate yourself with to be successful in real estate investing. Honest, upfront, and experts at what they do I cannot recommend them more highly. From the moment I stepped into my first meetup (6 months ago) they have been nothing short of a class act. Very informative and lots of serious investors, wholesalers, lenders, contractors. As they say, the power is in the network and they have a great one.
— David Townsend
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GRID is exactly the kind of group I had been looking for as a new investor with a lot of questions and not sure who to trust for answers.
— Elise Browning
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