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Atlanta Real Estate Investors Alliance (Atlanta REIA) is an Atlanta Georgia Real Estate Investors Association for real estate investors, real estate entrepreneurs and other real estate professionals who invest in Atlanta real estate for fun and profit and are dedicated to the highest level of professionalism and integrity.
Atlanta REIA’s mission is to help insure our members real estate success by providing affordable, quality real estate investing education, frequent, fun real estate networking opportunities and community outreach programs to build, renovate and repair homes for needy Atlanta families and improve our local community.
If you are an Atlanta real estate investor or want to learn more about real estate investing, read more about our Silver and Gold Charter Membership Packages and be sure to attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings, networking events, webcasts, and workshops on our Atlanta REIA Calendar below. Also, be sure to read our 12 Tips on How to Get Involved with Atlanta REIA.
Saturday, February 25th @ 11:00 AM in Buckhead (Atlanta)
Be sure to watch this 1 hour Real Estate 101 Webcast we recorded with Russ Hiner last night. He went into great detail about what you will learn at the upcoming REI 101 Workshop and why you don’t want to miss it! Members can watch it here and non-members can watch it here for a limited time only.
Real Estate Investing 101 is a new monthly workshop training series that starts on Saturday, February 25, 2012 and is designed to give new real estate investors an exciting glimpse into the highly profitable world of real estate investing. Local real estate expert, Russ Hiner, is helping us kick off our first workshop. During this first session, Russ is going to give you a high level overview of the various ways to profit by investing in real estate and help you get started on your way. Registration starts at 11:00 AM at the Cheyenne Grill located at 2391 Peachtree Rd NE in Atlanta, GA (map). The workshop will officially start at 11:30 AM. The registration price is $10 for Gold Members, $20 for Silver Members and $30 for guests. This price is good for 2 people. Read more→
Monday, February 27th @ 6:30 PM in Marietta, GA
A common problem facing new investors attempting to make the jump from the corporate world to the free-form world of the self-managed business is time management and goal setting. Too often, the personal discipline is neglected and business suffers the results! This month at the Atlanta REIA West Meeting on Monday, February 27th at 6:30 PM at the Cherokee Cattle Company (map) located at 2710 Canton Road in Marietta, GA, Joe Thompson, of the Atlanta REIA Haves & Wants Meeting, will talk to us about goal setting and time management. Click here to Download Joe’s Handouts for the meeting.
Joe is an experienced business and financial consultant with over 29 years in the financial arena and business ownership experience dating back to 1973. Joe entered the financial consulting field in 1982 and has been awarded numerous awards for his achievements and quality of work. Joe focuses his practice on working with Real Estate Investors, Entrepreneurs and Business Owners, all of whom have unique challenges and opportunities, which require experience and additional skills not commonly found in the advisement industry.
But wait, there is more… immediately following the Atlanta REIA West Monthly Meeting, we will reconvene in the Cherokee Cattle Company lounge for Late Nite Networking. We hope you will come out and eat, drink, network, learn and have fun with us and keep the investing conversations going late into the evening! Atlanta REIA Members can attend the meeting at no charge and guests for $5.00.
Tuesday, February 28 @ 7 PM on GoToWebinar.com
This month’s special guest on our Evening with an Expert Webcast on Tuesday, February 28th at 7 PM will be one of Atlanta REIA’s Gold Business Members, Attorney Craig Halperin. Craig will be with us to discuss “Title Insurance and Recording for Real Estate Investors: From Coverage and Rates to Proper Transfers in Georgia”. This is a definitely a “Do Not Miss” educational opportunity for anyone involved in real estate investing. The information provided will not only help beginning investors to learn the legal side of the transactions they are conducting, but is guaranteed to teach seasoned investors a few new lessons as well. We will try and cover these topics for private and hard money lenders as well.
Did you know that your closing attorney might not be using the right documents needed to ensure your continued title insurance coverage on all your properties. Learn how all of your title and recording fees are calculated, and what title documents you should expect to see in a complete closing package. The next closing you walk into, there will be no surprises, and you will know exactly where each dollar goes, and what to expect. Register for the webcast now! On this webcast you will learn…
- What is title insurance and when is it needed for investors?
- What is the relationship between your closing attorney and its title underwriters, and how does this affect investors?
- How are title insurance rates calculated in GA, and how has this changed in the past few years, and what changes do we predict coming soon?
- Which kinds of investor transactions are generally insurable verse uninsurable and why?
- What kinds of deeds are used to legally transfer title and when are certain deeds required to ensure title insurance coverage extension on investor’s closings?
- How are recording fees and transfer taxes calculated?
- What is the legal process for recorded or releasing deeds from the county courthouses, who is responsible for these actions, and what are potential penalties for not doing so properly?
- What title documents do you want to have at your closings to keep you protected as either a buyer or seller?
Tuesday, February 28th @ 6:30 PM in Smyrna
The Note Buyers Group an Atlanta REIA educational and networking subgroup led by Tom Boyer that is designed to teach real estate investors how to buy and sell the mortgage notes that secure a property rather than buying the property itself. The group’s goal is to transact deals within the group and increase our professionalism through education in a changing credit market. The agenda for this month’s meeting is (1) Notes for Sale – Bring yours for analysis, (2) Smaller investment amount opportunities and (3) Strategies using seller financing to buy/sell properties, and (4) Legislation update as appropriate.
The Note Buyers Group meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM at Olive Garden located at 2467 Cobb Parkway SE in Smyrna about 1/2 mile from I-285. If you are a new investor, this is a great opportunity to pick up pointers on what to do and what not to do when investing in notes. Atlanta REIA Members can attend at no charge. Read more >>
Thursday, March 1st @ 1:30 PM in Sandy Springs, GA
Haves and Wants is a weekly investor’s networking, brainstorming and deal making jam session hosted by Joe Thompson and held every Thursday at 5 Seasons Brewing located at 5600 Roswell Rd (map) inside the Perimeter at the “Prado” in Sandy Springs from 1:30 PM till approximately 3:00 PM. This group is all about doing deals and making money right now. If you are a real estate player or want to be, this is one meeting you don’t want to miss! Come out and eat, drink, network and do some deals with us!
Thursday, March 1st @ 7 PM on GoToWebinar.com
On Thursday, March 1st at 7PM ET, the Marketing Magic Lady, Kathy Kennebrook, will be with us to share her secrets on how she generates a seven figure income using her unique direct mail strategies to locate qualified motivated sellers and buyers, how she automates the follow up, and her buying process. She’s going to teach you how to do the same thing without licking a single stamp. She’s also going to teach you how you can automate the offer making and follow up process with these motivated sellers without ever leaving your desk.
You are going to learn:
- How to carve a unique niche market for yourself that other investors simply don’t know about.
- How to create a flexible marketing plan so you can make boatloads of money in your real estate business no matter what your market is doing.
- How to implement a dummy proof, affordable and efficient “cookie cutter” system that will have motivated sellers practically begging you to take their properties off their hands.
- How to automate your systems including the offer making process and selling your properties quickly. This one nugget alone can save you hundreds of hours and earn you thousands of dollars each year.
- How to turn small marketing dollars into BIG profits with minimal effort and HUGE results!
- And much more…
This is going to be an incredible session where Kathy is going to share all of her insider secrets of the ins and outs of buying and selling houses quickly no matter what your real estate market is doing. Kathy has a lot of material to cover, so be sure to have a pen and paper handy to take lots of notes. Register Now or Read more→
24/7/365 – Member Only Webcast Replays on AtlantaREIA.com
JUST ANNOUNCED: We are very excited to announce the new Creative Deal Structuring (CDS) hosted by local investor and real estate investing mentor, Russ Hiner. CDS for real estate investors is a brand new monthly educational and networking group of like-minded people who want to succeed in creating wealth through creative real estate investing. Members and guests will learn problem solving techniques and the art of deal making. Attend and you will discover how easy it is to put yourself in a powerful financial position with the use of the creative techniques that are discussed in this group.
The first Creative Deal Structuring Group meets on Wednesday, March 7th at 7 PM a the Cheyenne Grill located 2391 Peachtree Rd NE in Atlanta (Buckhead). Atlanta REIA Members can attend for no charge and guests for $10. We request that all attendees purchase a meal and tip the wait staff generously since they allow us to use the meeting room at no charge. Read more→
JUST ANNOUNCED: We are very excited to announce that Bob Massey, a local investor and national speaker, has teamed up with Atlanta REIA to create a new quarterly networking and educational subgroup focused on short sales and foreclosures. With all of the changes going on with short sales, state laws, bank and government programs and the new quiet title actions, it is critical that investors keep up with all the ongoing changes. The opportunities surrounding pre-foreclosure homes are huge. Bob has started this group so that he and all of our members can share information and techniques for monetizing this huge income potential.
The Short Sale & Foreclosure Group (SSF) will have it’s first meeting on Tuesday, March 20th at Noon at O’Charleys located at 1289 Dogwood Dr SW in Conyers, GA. During the first session Bob will give a foreclosure market update and share his views on the short sale market and on Quiet Title. Atlanta REIA Members can attend this meeting at NO Charge. Non-Members may attend only if they RSVP Online for $25. Read more→
Even though it is the last week of the month, it is also the first week of March and we have a lot going on. Monday is Atlanta REIA West with Joe Thompson on Goal Setting and Time Management. Tuesday is an Evening with an Expert Webcast with Attorney Craig Halperin on Title Insurance and Closings. Tuesday is also the Note Buyers Group in Smyrna. Thursday is Haves & Wants. Thursday night is a special Webcast on Direct Mail Marketing with Kathy Kennebrook. Read More→
“Let Me Show You How I Made Seven Figures In Twelve Short Months Using My Unique Direct Mail Strategies To Locate More Highly Motivated Sellers, Buyers and Lenders and Completely Automate My Business”
“And How You Can Do The Same In Your Pajamas Without Licking A Single Stamp!”
It’s absolutely true. I usually start my day talking to sellers, making offers and buying a property before I ever get through my first glass of iced tea in the morning, (I’m allergic to coffee) or get out of my pajamas.
When I first got started in the real estate business a few years ago, I was working in full-time sales logging thousands of miles each year because if I didn’t work, I didn’t get paid. Frankly, I was tired of the whole business. I just thought there had to be a better way to make a living.
Then I discovered real estate and quickly found out the best deals were going to be made only with sellers who were truly motivated to sell.
Once I decided I wanted to make a lot of money…and enjoy the good life that goes with it, I knew I needed to find a way to make it happen. And the way to that goal was to find motivated sellers who wanted and needed to sell.
I Want To Help You Earn The Same Big Profits I Do… Even in Today’s Market!
Hundreds of real estate investors all over America have implemented my systems. Now they have motivated sellers practically begging them to take their properties off their hands. What’s their secret? What’s their edge?
At Last I Have Unlocked The Secrets To Getting Really Motivated Sellers, Buyers and Lenders Contacting You.
What are the Secrets??? Join me on the special Webcast I’m doing with Atlanta REIA on Thursday, March 1st at 7PM to find out more!
You will learn how to Carve A Unique Niche Market That Other Real Estate Investors Simply Don’t Know About. My special techniques are designed to identify and address a unique and virtually untapped market place of motivated sellers … some of those include out-of-state owners, inherited properties, pre-foreclosures, burned-out landlords, hard to find owners, expired listings, estates, military transfers and more! Read More→
Craig M. Halperin was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. After graduating from North Springs High School, he conducted his undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin and graduated with a B.A. in Business Economics. Craig went on to study at the University of Georgia, Hirsch School of Law on scholarship, where he enrolled in a J.D./M.Ed. joint degree program. After graduation from law school, Craig practiced corporate law until making the switch to the practice of real property law in early 2006. Craig has acted as the Managing Partner and CFO of Halperin Lyman, LLC since its inception. Halperin Lyman has successfully conducted thousands of closings for hundreds of different clients, working hand in hand with real estate investors, agents and brokers, both conventional and private money lenders, as well as a team of vendors specializing in real estate investments, to see each transaction through from cradle to grave. Read More→
Jonathan Lyman was born in Atlanta, Georgia and was raised in Gwinnett County. After graduating from Shiloh High School, he attended The Citadel, Military College of South Carolina and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Law and Legal Studies. He went on to study law at the University of Georgia, Hirsch School of Law where he focused his studies on real property law and received a J.D. in May of 2004. He was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in December of 2004 and has been employed in the transactional real property field since. Read More→
On February 20th, 2012, local real estate expert and mentor, Russ Hiner, did a special, unscheduled webcast to talk about the launch of the new “Real Estate Investing 101 Workshop” training series that starts on Saturday, February 25, 2012. On this one hour webcast, Russ went into great detail about what he will be teaching at the first REI 101 Workshop and talked about why you don’t want to miss it. going to give you a high level overview of the various ways to profit by investing in real estate and help you get started on your way. Read more about this event or watch the webcast replay below.
For a limited time only, non-members can watch the replay here. Read More→
On February 16th, Jim Hitt, the CEO of American IRA, was our special guest for a two part webcast series on “How to Invest in Real Estate with Your IRA” This webcast was focused on teaching you basic strategies for using your IRA to invest in real estate. The second webcast will be on March 15th at 7PM and will focus on intermediate, advanced, and creative strategies for investing in real estate with your IRA.
Jim Hitt, says “If you are curious about Real Estate IRAs and are looking to learn more about this investment options such as real estate, and other non-traditional assets like LLCs, trust deeds, mortgages, and businesses, this is the perfect webinar for you. I will provide the must knows of investing with self-directed Real Estate IRAs providing you with solid and useful information to help you make your decision about whether self-directed Real Estate IRAs are a good fit for your investment plan.” Read More→
On February 6th, 2012, we were joined by Realtor, Broker, Short Sale Expert and Trainer, for a special Training Opportunity Webcast where she shared her uncensored secrets of how she and her students find and successfully close short sale deals down in Orlando, FL and around the country. During her webcast presentation, Kimberlee teaches you 10 ways to get your short sale deals closed so you can get to your payday and not have your deal fall a part at the closing table. She tells you how the mortgage companies are changing their rules and how you need to change with them to get your deals done. You can’t close a short sale without knowing this valuable information. If becoming a short sale expert is your goal, this is a webcast you don’t want to miss. Read More→
Hey everyone! I just wanted to personally thank Robyn Thompson, aka “The Queen of Rehabs”, and everyone who joined us at her Rehabbing Workshop on Saturday, February 18th from 9 AM to 5 PM at the Atlanta Perimeter Hotel & Suites. This was a SOLD OUT, full day training workshop where Robyn showed us how she finds, evaluates, buys, renovates and re-sells houses for huge profits using her proven investment strategies. If you missed this event, be sure to check out our Workshops Page and Event Calendar for more events this year with Robyn and others. Thanks again Robyn!
We’ve got another awesome week of meetings, webcasts, workshops networking events lined up. Monday is the Movers & Shakers Lunch Meeting on Section 8 Housing. Tuesday is a Webcast on Selling & Renting Your Houses Online. Wednesday is the Beginning Investors Group with Bill Cook. Thursday is the Cash Cow Commercial Group and Haves & Wants. Saturday is our first Real Estate Investing 101 Workshop with Russ Hiner. Read More→
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