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Are You and Your Small Business Taxed Enough Already?
Posted on October 15, 2012 byWhen it comes to creating small businesses, some may say “You didn’t build that”, but any small business owner knows the blood, sweat and tears they put into their growing small business with or without the governments assistance or intrusion. Those same bureaucrats say that small business owners and anyone else they label as being “rich” need to “pay their fair share” and that it is “unpatriotic” to do otherwise. The more you and your small business make, the more the bureaucrats in Washington want to take. Well, if you feel you and your small business are taxed enough already, there is good news… as complicated and burdensome as our tax code has become for citizens and businesses alike, there are many legal and ethical ways avoid paying unnecessary taxes that were put into place by these very same bureaucrats.
Join us on Thursday, October 16th at 7PM for a special Business Opportunity Webcast on “99 ways to beat the IRS!” with Patrick James, the President and CEO of Tax Strategies and Solutions, Inc., who has dedicated his entire career to helping people and small businesses create and preserve wealth through knowledge. For over 10 years, Patrick has traveled the country teaching tens of thousands of people how the tax code really works and what they can do to minimize their tax burden by taking advantage of every possible tax deduction in order to minimize tax liabilities and maximize tax deductions.
So why not take advantage of these tax saving strategies, and make the tax code work for you instead of against you? If you would like to learn how to help your family and your small business by avoiding paying unnecessary taxes, this is definitely a webcast you don’t want to miss. Register Now!
To learn more about how Patrick and his business have helped other small business owners, read “Tax This! It’s Your Money, Not the IRS’s!”
Mike Warren
Posted on October 15, 2012 by
Mike Warren is a nationally known author, investor, and instructor specializing in investing in judgments and liens which are secured by real estate. Mr. Warren holds a double MBA in real estate and finance and is CEO of a diversified investment and consulting firm.
Mr. Warren started in the business of collecting judgments and liens many years ago when he was presented with the opportunity to buy a judgment attached to an investment property for $1,000. What resulted would forever change his financial future. He very quickly was able to collect on the judgment making an astounding $7500 profit without the assistance of an attorney! This simple investment opened the doors to a wealth of opportunities.
Mike Warren is a real estate investor who is an expert in the field of judgments & paper investing. Mike is the founder of a website dedicated to teaching wealth principles one student at a time. Mr. Warren has authored several books and has appeared on radio and TV. He speaks to both small and large groups internationally and throughout the United States. Mr. Warren is also co-host of the popular radio show “Millionaire Smackdown”. Read More→
Patrick James
Posted on October 15, 2012 byPatrick James is President and CEO of Tax Strategies and Solutions, Inc., and has dedicated his entire career to helping people create and preserve wealth through knowledge. His business expertise was instrumental in launching U.S.ITAP, a tax reduction program. For over 10 years, Patrick has traveled the country teaching tens of thousands of people how the tax code really works and what they can do to minimize their tax burden by taking advantage of every possible tax deduction in order to minimize tax liabilities and maximize tax deductions. Read More→
Webcast Replay: An Evening with Real Estate Expert Alan Cowgill
Posted on September 27, 2012 by
on September 20th, 2012, real estate investor, author, national speaker and trainer and private lending expert, Alan Cowgill joined us for a very special Evening with a Real Estate Expert Webcast. On this webcast, we introduced our attendees to Alan, talked about how he got started in the real estate investing business, and talked about how he and his students raise and use private money to buy all of their single-family houses, commercial buildings, apartment complexes or other investment properties regardless of their cash on hand, credit or financial situation.
Alan also talked to us about his upcoming visit to the Atlanta REIA Main Meeting on Monday, October 1st and what he will be sharing, as well as his full day Private Lending Workshop he will be doing on Saturday, October 6th. Please watch the webinar replay and join us at our main meeting and the workshop to learn more about how to raise all the private money you need to fund your real estate deals! Read More→
The Profit October 2012 Edition
Posted on September 25, 2012 by
The October 2012 edition of The Profit, the official newsletter of the Atlanta Real Estate Investors Alliance (Atlanta REIA), is now ready for download in high or low resolution format. Read and enjoy a variety of articles on real estate investing and more from Alan Cowgill, Deborah Harris, Bob Massey, Jeff Nix, Don DeRosa, Larry Harbolt, Russ Hiner, Jim Hitt, Robyn Thompson, Erven Kimble, Michael Vazquez, Tony Pearl and Mike Barnes. And don’t forget, Atlanta REIA Business Members can advertise in The Profit at deeply discounted rates.
What’s Happening at Atlanta REIA – Week of September 24, 2012
Posted on September 24, 2012 by
We have another exciting week of meetings and webcasts for real estate investors this week at Atlanta REIA. Monday is Atlanta REIA West with special guest Rock Shukoor on “45 Ways to Find Under Valued Properties” with Late Nite Networking afterwards. Tuesday and Thursday at 7 PM we are having a live webcast replay with Alan Cowgill on “Raising Private Money”. Tuesday is also the Note Buyers Group with Tom Boyer. Wednesday is the Beginning Investors Group with Alan McDonald. Thursday is the Cash Cow Commercial Group with Steve Brown and his special guest speakers and the Haves & Wants Meeting with Joe Thompson. Read More→
Atlanta REIA Main Meeting on October 1st with Alan Cowgill on Private Lending
Posted on September 24, 2012 byPLEASE NOTE: The Atlanta REIA Main Monthly Meeting has moved to the Crowne Plaza Ravinia Hotel located at 4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road in Atlanta, GA.
with Alan Cowgill at the
Crowne Plaza Ravinia on October 1st
Atlanta REIA Members Can Attend at No Charge.
Guests Can RSVP Online Now for $10 or Pay $20 at the Door.
We are excited to announce Private Lending Expert, Alan Cowgill, will be our guest speaker at Atlanta REIA on October 1st. Alan is an author, a national speaker, and a private lending consultant specializes in raising private money to fund all of his real estate investing deals and he is coming to Atlanta to teach you to do the same.
At this meeting, Alan will show you how you can get the money you need to buy single-family houses, commercial buildings, apartment complexes, or luxury homes, regardless of your credit or financial situation. Alan will show you these crucial 5 steps to success, so that you can find all the private money you need. He will teach you how to:
- Build Credibility
- Generate Leads
- Secure Private Lenders
- Buy/ Sell Property
- Get Paid!
Alan is going to show you how to pre-screen your prospects and the “Magic” words to get them to commit. He will talk to you about scripts you should use when talking to people you know, and their voicemails. He will also show you how and why to avoid the four common types of financing to fund your deals. He will also show you how to borrow private money without having to make monthly payments. Alan will teach you all this and more so you can buy and sell all the investment properties you want to without having to worry about where you will get the money.
PLEASE NOTE: Guests can Join Atlanta REIA as a Silver Member for a full year for only $100, now through October 1st and attend our Atlanta REIA Meeting on Monday at no charge and as well as Alan Cowgill’s Raising Private Money Workshop on October 6th.
“What’s Happening at Atlanta REIA” is a mini-session hosted by Atlanta REIA Executive Director, Dustin Griffin, to update our members and guests on many of the exciting new things that are going on at Atlanta REIA in the upcoming weeks and months such as upcoming workshops, webcasts, special events, members benefits and more!
“There’s an App for That” is a fun new mini-session dedicated to updating you on some of the latest and greatest applications or “apps” for your iPad, iphone or Droid smartphones and tablets for both business and personal use. We want to help you become a high-tech, mobile real estate entrepreneur and this month, Don DeRosa is going to help you do just that!
“Have’s & Wants Speed Marketing” is 30 minute marketing session hosted by Joe Thompson that is held to help facilitate deals by giving our members the opportunity to quickly market things they HAVE and no longer want and to find things they WANT but don’t yet have. Be sure to get to the meeting early and get on the speed marketing list if you want to participate.
with Michael Keefe on Purchasing Tax Deeds
Michael Keefe will be our speaker for this month’s Active Investor Group on Monday, October 1st at 3:00 PM at Total Wine & More located at 124 Perimeter Center W (see map), where he will be sharing information on the very lucrative investment strategy of purchasing tax deeds. He will discuss how to find, evaluate, and purchase tax deeds and explain how to avoid the common pitfalls in the bidding process . Tax sales are a special real estate investing niche utilized by advanced investors. We are lucky to have Michael share his vast experience in this little understood arena. Come learn to purchase a deed for pennies on the dollar. Learn to purchase vacant lots at fire sales. Learn to get excellent returns on your investment with no tenants and no toilets.
After the conclusion of the Main Meeting, we will be reconvening at the Tilted Kilt Perimeter located at 1155-B Mount Vernon Highway in Atlanta for the “Meeting after the Meeting”. The Tilted Kilt will be offering half price appetizers as well as food and drink specials for our members and guests. Come eat, drink, network and have fun with us as hang out late into the night!
*Please Note: Meeting agenda is subject to change.
Each and every month, for the duration of our meeting, we have a Vendor Trade Show in which you can come out and meet many of our participating business members who help sponsor our meeting. Thanks again sponsors!
Goldmine Properties, Inc. – As Atlanta’s first full service real estate wholesaler, Goldmine Properties offers wholesale property at 65% loan to value, with financing available. Purchase price and repairs are 65% of certified after repaired appraisal. Read More→
American IRA – The American IRA mission is to provide the highest level of customer service in the self-directed retirement industry. Read More→
Networth Realty of Atlanta, LLC – A licensed, full-service residential wholesale brokerage that specializes in finding quality wholesale properties and making them available to you. Read More→
Halperin Lyman, LLC – A transactional real property law firm devoted to providing the full spectrum of non-litigation related real estate legal and consulting services to its clientele. Read More→
The Small Business Advisor – A full service small business consulting firm specializing in QuickBooks with a wide variety of specialized services, trainings and products for small businesses. Read More→
Atlanta Private Lending – Atlanta’s premier private real estate lending company. We provide private, hard money loans to professional real estate investors for renovation and investment purposes. Read More→
Lima One Capital, LLC – A fully capitalized, direct lender for residential real estate investors and homebuilders. We are fully capitalized and our team prides itself on closing loans quickly for our clients. Read More→
Angel Oak Funding – A direct hard money lender headquartered in Atlanta. We provide renovation/construction loans for investors and or builders to purchase and renovate residential properties. Read More>>
Advanta IRA Administration – With the help of your local Advanta IRA staff, use your IRA to invest in assets you know, understand and control, such as real estate, notes & mortgages, private placements, and much more!
Paces Funding – A direct hard money lender based in Atlanta. We specialize in quickly closing investor rehab loans. Low hassles lead to quicker profits. Read More→
Atlanta Carpet Services, Inc. – Providing carpet, wood, vinyl, and tile, ACS is dedicated to every aspect of your floor covering needs from initial consultation to the sale and follow-up services. Read More→
Fuller Center for Housing of Greater Atlanta – A faith-driven, Christ-centered, non-profit organization dedicated to providing adequate shelter for people in need in the Greater Atlanta area. Read More→
Craftbuilt, Inc.
Scott Bowen’s Specialized Services
C. Brown Property Management
Also, special thanks to all of our volunteers that help make our meetings and networking events possible!
Private Lending Workshop with Alan Cowgill on October 6, 2012
Posted on September 17, 2012 byCould You Use An Unlimited Supply Of Money To Fund All the Real Estate Deals You Can Find?
Now is your chance to learn how to raise all the private money you need to fund all your residential and commercial real estate deals. On Saturday, October 6th, Atlanta REIA is having a Private Lending Workshop with Private Lending Expert, Alan Cowgill, at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia Hotel located at 4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road in Atlanta, GA. Alan is a real estate investor, author, a national speaker, and a private lending consultant who will show you how you can get the money you need to buy single-family houses, commercial buildings, apartment complexes, or luxury homes, regardless of your credit or financial situation.
The first 25 people to register for the workshop above will receive a copy Alan’s book entitled “How To Get All The Money You Need To Buy Property” valued at $16.95. Read More→
The Magic Happens at the Seller’s Kitchen Table – Part 3
Posted on September 17, 2012 by
In the first two parts (Part 1 & Part 2) of this series, we discussed the best way for real estate investors to quickly find folks who want to sell their home. Today, let’s talk about what to do once you’re face-to-face with a seller.
OK, you’re in the seller’s house. What should you do first? The thing I want to do first is go straight to the seller’s kitchen table and find out why she is selling her home. But what usually happens is that I’m given a grand tour of the property.
In years past, these tours bored me to tears. I’d think: Wow, there’s a bathroom and a couple of bedrooms down this hall – who would have guessed? But with time, I’ve learned that the tour is a great time to begin building a relationship with the seller.
These days, as I’m shown around the seller’s house, I pick out the odd things the seller owns – you know, the things that don’t really belong. When I see an oddity I ask, “What in the heck is this thing?” Often, the seller lights up and launches into an interesting story. Curiosity will help you build rapport. Read More→
What’s Happening at Atlanta REIA – Week of September 17, 2012
Posted on September 17, 2012 byThis week, Movers & Shakers meets on Monday. Tuesday is a webcast on Mobile Websites for Real Estate Investors with Dustin Griffin. Wednesday is Atlanta REIA North on Marketing Techniques for Real Estate Investors followed by Late Nite Networking at the Tilted Kilt Buford. Thursday is the Haves & Wants Meeting and an Evening with a Real Estate Expert webcast with Private Money Expert, Alan Cowgill. Saturday is the “How to Make $20K Days Workshop” with Don DeRosa. Read More→
Six Member-Only Webcast Replays
Posted on September 7, 2012 by
Real Estate Joint Ventures & Wealth Without Risk
with Dustin Griffin & Duncan Wierman on August 30, 2012
On this webcast, Duncan Wierman taught us about how to use real estate joint ventures to create wealth without risk using the latest real estate investing techniques and technology. If you would like to learn how to use technology to help you buy and sell more houses than you ever thought possible, without even leaving your house, this is a webcast replay you don’t want to miss. Watch Webcast→
More Mobile Media Marketing for Real Estate Investors
with Dustin Griffin & Mike Barnes on August 28, 2012
On this webcast, mobile media marketing expert, Mike Barnes showed us some of the tools we use create and maintain our mobile websites as well as the Mobile Media Marketing Platform we use for QR code Marketing, Text Message Marketing and so much more. If you are truly interested in being cutting edge and using Mobile Media Marketing to promote your business, this is a webcast you don’t want to miss. Watch Webcast→
Mobile Media Marketing for Real Estate Investors
with Dustin Griffin & Mike Barnes on August 21, 2012
On this webcast, mobile media marketing expert, Mike Barnes introduced some of the major Mobile Media Marketing Tools that you need to consider adding to your marketing efforts to help to build your buyer, seller, tenant and customer lists, to reach your lists more effectively, to generate more traffic to your websites and/or place of business and to dramatically increase your sales and profits! Watch Webcast→
Making a Fortune in the Real Estate Recovery
with Dustin Griffin & Marc Hrisko on August 16, 2012
On this webcast, we set down with Marc Hrisko and talked about “Making a Fortune in the Real Estate Recovery”. Marc talked about the mountain of opportunity that exists out there in the real estate marketplace if you know where to look, and more importantly, what to do when you find it. Watch Webcast→
Using Land Trusts to Control & Hold Real Estate
with Dustin Griffin & Larry Harbolt on August 14, 2012
On this webcast, creative real estate expert, Larry Harbolt, joined us for a very informative webcast on how and why you should be using Land Trusts to purchase and control your real estate deals. Larry also gave us a preview of what he will be teaching at his full day workshop with Robyn Thompson in Atlanta on August 18th. Watch Webcast→
An Evening with Real Estate Expert Robyn Thompson
with Dustin Griffin & Robyn Thompson on July 26, 2012
On this webcast, Robyn talked in detail about how to decide which houses to flip for quick cash versus which houses to keep and hold for long term wealth creation and cash flow. She also talked about making the mental transition from the employee mindset to the 7 figure business owner mindset and well as the 5 important steps that took her from broke to millionaire status in just a few short years. Watch Replay→
Webcast Replay: Real Estate Joint Ventures & Wealth Without Risk
Posted on September 6, 2012 by
On August 30, 2012, Duncan Wierman joined us for Training Opportunity Webcast where he taught us about “Real Estate Joint Ventures & Wealth Without Risk” using the latest real estate investing techniques and technology. If you would like to learn how to use technology to help you buy and sell more houses than you ever thought possible, without even leaving your house, this is a webcast replay you don’t want to miss. Watch the webcast replay now! Read More→
