Archive for September, 2015

Winning The Fight Against Time

Posted on September 16, 2015 by

If you are blessed and fortunate enough to have lived on this planet for a while, there eventually comes a time when you start to notice the same thing that countless ancestors of ours have noticed over the eons… The undeniable fact that, sorry! You’re getting old.

The first signs of this sad truth probably reveal themselves to you in a very subtle fashion… An extra ache when you wake up in the morning; Recuperating from injuries takes longer than it used to; Or it could be a grey hair or an extra wrinkle in your smile. As my (older) brother always likes to tell me, “getting old is not for the faint of heart.”

Such subtle signs are a painful reminder of our own mortality. They can either make you sad or remind you that you may only have a certain amount of time left on this spinning blue rock we call home.

If you like movies, you know you’re getting old when the actors you grew up watching & admiring start showing their age… or die. (Even though Tom Cruise & Keanu Reeves are immortal. They never age!) Read More→

Ready for Change?

Posted on September 16, 2015 by

As a real estate investor you must always adjust to new market trends, rules and regulations. Recently, as any good investor should know, the industry has been having to make some changes due to the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure rule. These changes have and will continue to affect any person closing a property involving an owner occupant loan.

Investors that renovate properties to sell will need to add at least an extra month or two of carrying costs. Why? Well, while not going into too much detail, all HUDs will need to be approved by the buyer and underwriter at least 3 days before closing. In reality, this will mean that the delay may be as many as 6 days because we all know how long underwriting can take. Some investors may not know this, because it is normally not enforced, but currently buyers are supposed to receive a HUD 2 days prior to closing. However, the norm for most closings is having a HUD prepared the day or evening before or the morning of the closing. I have even witnessed some buyers and sellers not receive a HUD until minutes before closing. This way of doing business will soon be gone and I for one like this part of the change. Originally the changes were to be enforced in August but the enforcement date was changed to October 3rd. Therefore, make sure your lenders and title companies are ready for these changes and do not delay your closing any more than needed. Read More→

Tue, September 15th @ 7:00PM in Sandy Springs, GA
Atlanta Wholesalers Group
Wholesalers…From the Viewpoint of Superstar Realtors
with Frank Iglesias
September 15th, 7PM, Hudson Grille
6317 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs, GA

Atlanta REIA Membes Please RSVP on Meetup.com
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Frank IglesiasYou know you need them…Realtors. Despite what any you’ve read anywhere, whether online or offline, you must know how to work with Realtors. They are a key part to your success so getting this one right can mean the difference in big paychecks or none at all.

Realtors come across wholesalers quite often in many of our markets. While this works well in some scenarios, far too often the experience is one that the Realtors do not speak highly of. And I am not referring to the Realtors who are ignorant wholesaling!

I am referring to the ones that do ‘get it’. And I assure you they are out there.

This month, we will be joined by two Superstar Realtors that have extensive experience working with investors. Because Atlanta is like two large markets in one, we will have one who specializes in in-town properties near downtown Atlanta and another that specializes in the suburbs.

You want to be here as you will find out that some Realtors know more than you may have given them credit for…A LOT more in this case.

Learn what is going on through their minds when you approach them with when you ask for their general help, or your offers or if you are looking for one for a specific deal.

This one you cannot afford to get wrong. An effective wholesaler knows how to leverage Realtors to their advantage and create win-win relationships that benefit all parties not just once but repeatedly!

Proximity is power so come join us as you get to meet two of the best agents out there for working with investors in the city!

Bring your best energy, your deals and let’s do some business on the spot. See you then.

My name is Frank Iglesias. Come join us on Tuesday, September 15th at 7PM at the Hudson Grille located at 6317 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs as we network, do what is now our standard deal analysis at every meeting and then we will dive into our topic for the evening!

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About Atlanta Wholesalers

Atlanta Wholesalers GroupThis Atlanta Wholesalers group is primarily for wholesalers who are serious about the business and not just “trying” Real Estate out. Frank started this group to work with other wholesalers who are serious about building their business using the utmost of honesty and integrity. We are looking forward to exploring how we can grow together in our local market. We hope you will join us!

See Atlanta REIA Events Calendar for More Events!
Wed, Sept 9th @ 7:00PM – Hudson Grille, Sandy Springs, GA
All Inclusive Marketing (AIM) Group

Tools of the Trade
What to Use & How to Use Them
with Rateb “Rock” Shukoor

Sept 9th, 7:00PM, Hudson Grille, Sandy Springs, GA

Atlanta REIA Members Can Attend at No Charge.
Guests Pay $15 Online or $20 at the Door. RSVP Now!

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Rock ShukoorOur next All Inclusive Marketing (AIM) Group Meeting is Wednesday, September 9th at 7:00PM at the Hudson Grille located at 6317 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs.

Let me ask you a couple of questions:

  • Do you know what tools to use to get all the leads you want?
  • Do you know what tools to use to sell all the deals you have?
  • Do you have enough time to do everything in this business and still have a lot of time to enjoy life?
  • Are you able to find enough deals to have a sustainable flow of leads, and buyers to have a successful real estate business?

If the answer is NO to any of the questions above, then this meeting is for you.

If the answer is yes, and you want to increase the number of deals you do or just improve the quality of your life, then this meeting is for you, too.

I will be sharing with you

  • All the tools of the trade
  • What tools to use to find tons of leads
  • What to use to sell all your deals
  • How to reach thousands of people within minutes
  • All the small, but vital details of each tool
  • How to set up each of the tools I will teach you about
  • Where to get the tools from
  • How to automate your marketing and your business using these tools
  • And much more

Marketing has been one of my strengths and I am very proud of the results I have produced over the years from most of my marketing campaigns. I will share all the tools I have used and am currently using to run all of my marketing and most of my business on autopilot.

We will meet on Wednesday September 9th at the Hudson Grille, at 7PM. Get there early at 6:30 to order your food and drink.

On September 9th, I will show you what tools are necessary to have which can help you with:

  • Email marketing
  • Call blasting
  • Direct mail marketing
  • Text blasting
  • Social media marketing
  • Posting ads on websites
  • Placing classified ads
  • And much, much more!

EARLY BIRD BONUS: I believe in rewarding action takers and entrepreneurs that are willing to do what it takes in order to change their lives or have the desire to get better at what they are already doing. Therefore, I will offer some bonuses. As a special bonus this month for all “early birds,” I am offering the following:

Rock's Book

  1. A digital copy of my book, “Extraordinary Results by Ordinary Investors”
  2. A trip for 2
  3. Marketing audit of your business or consulting, $250 value
  4. The first 2 attendees will get a copy of Bill Glazer’s “Outrageous Advertising That is Outrageously Successful”

This is a must attend event! We will meet at our usual location at the Hudson Grille at 7:00PM and be there until 9:00PM and then hang out and have our Late Nite Networking. I look forward to seeing you at the meeting!

RSVP Now!

Atlanta REIA Members Please RSVP on Meetup.com
Atlanta REIA Members Please RSVP on Meetup.com

AIM Meeting Agenda*
6:30PM: Arrival, Seating, Ordering Food & Networking
7:00PM: Welcome, Introductions & Announcements
7:30PM: Main Presentation with Rock Shukoor
8:30PM: Meeting Wrap Up
9:00PM: Late Nite Networking for Real Estate Investors & Marketers

*Please Note: AIM Meeting agenda is subject to change.

Late Nite Networking After AIM Meeting

Late Nite NetworkingAfter the conclusion of our All Inclusive Marketing Meeting, we will be hanging out at the Hudson Grille for “Late Nite Networking” to socialize and build stronger bonds. So come and join us for the AIM Meeting and be prepared to stay late and network and have fun with like minded real estate investors, marketers and other professionals late into the evening!

About the All Inclusive Marketing (AIM) Group

All Inclusive MarketingThe Atlanta REIA All Inclusive Marketing (AIM) Group (formerly known as the “I Love Marketing” group) is a networking and educational meeting led by Rock Shukoor for like-minded real estate investors and small business owners who enjoy marketing and are interested in taking their business to the next level through creative marketing techniques.

AIM is for people who want to get together, learn and discuss marketing challenges, strategies and opportunities. Although many of the examples we cover at the meetings will be geared towards real estate investors, the techniques and strategies learned can easily be applied to any business. AIM now meets on a new date on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00PM at the Hudson Grille located at 6317 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs.