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Dustin GriffinOn September 27, 2013, Dustin Griffin conducted Session #4 of the 101+ Ways to Generate Motivated Buyer & Seller Leads Online Workshop to teach you many of the 800 Pound Guerilla Marketing Strategies and Techniques he and other successful investors use to generate all the buyer and seller leads they can handle on a low budget and how you can too. In Session #4, Dustin covered the ways #76 through #101 to generate motivated buyer and seller leads.

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What’s Happening at Atlanta REIA

Workshops & Meetings You Don’t Want to Miss!

Mon, Sept 23rd @ 6:30 PM – Marietta, GA
Atlanta REIA West Meeting
How to Talk with Sellers to Seal the Deal & Get Them Under Contract
with Leslie Mathis & Special Guests

So, you’re excited about this being the best time EVER to be in real estate, you’re pumped and ready to go, chomping at the bit to do your first, or next, deal. You have a problem though, and it’s a BIG one… You’ve either haven’t talked with any Sellers yet, or you have talked to a number of Sellers and you aren’t getting any deals under contract-and you don’t know why. I mean, what could be wrong??

Leslie Mathis

Join us at the Atlanta REIA Wild Wild West Meeting on Monday, September 23rd at 6:30 pm where Leslie Mathis has partnered up with several special guests, Ashley and Joey English as well as Regina Sitterley, who are NEW in the business yet achieving GREAT results NOW! Leslie and her guests will show you how they talk with Sellers, both on the phone and in person, to get deals under contract in TODAY’S market. They will be holding nothing back. You’ll see them do role plays, both with phone calls and at the Seller’s kitchen table, and see how they handle today’s real world seller objections. Bring in any seller objections you’ve been struggling with and, time permitting, you will have a chance to practice role playing yourself as both buyer and seller.

Put on those boots and cowboy hats and come hungry to the Cherokee Cattle Company located at 2710 Canton Road, Marietta, GA (map) this coming Monday, September 23 at 6:30pm… you don’t want to miss this! Join us and learn how to up your game and rope ‘em in. There will be door prizes, giveaways, fun and networking. As always, FREE for Atlanta REIA Members and just $5 (CASH ONLY please) at the door for non-members. EVERYONE can bring a guest for FREE this month, so y’all pair on up and ride on in Monday for a great night out. See you there-Yee-haw!

Tue, Sept 24th @ 6:30 PM in Smyrna, GA
Note Buyer Group Meeting
Hosted by Tom Boyer

Tom BoyerThe 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) Haves/Wants, (2) Notes for Sale – Bring yours for analysis, (3) Smaller investment amount opportunities and (4) Strategies using seller financing to buy/sell properties, and (5) Legislation update as appropriate.

Note Buyers Group (NBG)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.

Thu, Sept 26th @ 11:30 AM in Sandy Springs, GA
Cash Cows Commercial Group
Hosted by Steve Brown
with Special Guest, David Westbrooks

David WestbrooksAt this week’s Cash Cow Commercial Group Meeting on Thursday, September 26th at 11:30am, David Westbrooks will share how he has achieved progressive success by leaving the corporate world and pursuing an entrepreneurial career through the relationships he developed through Atlanta REIA, Haves & Wants and other strategic alliances. Hear about how he moved from from Residential Real Estate Investing to Commercial Investing through the analysis and purchase of existing businesses. Listen to the challenges he encountered and overcame through the purchase of his first two Self Storage Warehouses (one in 2011 and one in 2013). Learn the importance of recognizing opportunity, paying attention to the resources around you and developing alternate sources of revenue through the new relationships established through your daily operations. Discover how the development of strategic legal, financial and personal relationships from your past and present can lead you to future success.

Steve BrownThe Cash Cows Commercial Real Estate Group is an educational, networking and call to action subgroup, led by Steve Brown for new, intermediate and advanced investors with a serious interest in purchasing commercial real estate. The Cash Cows group meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at 11:30 AM, before the Haves & Wants Meeting, at 5 Seasons Brewing located at 5600 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs, GA at the Prado. If you yearn to learn, come learn to earn!

Thu, Sept 26th @ 1:30 PM in Sandy Springs, GA
Haves & Wants Weekly Meeting
Hosted by Joe Thompson

Joe ThompsonHaves 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 at the Prado from 1:30 PM till approximately 3:00 PM. This group has been meeting for over 6 years and is all about networking, sharing information, doing deals and making money right now. Be sure to bring lots of your business cards and flyers and be prepared to promote your business and/or your haves, wants and deals with our group. If you are a real estate player or want to be, this is one meeting you don’t want to miss!

5 Seasons Brewing5 Seasons Brewing is located at 5600 Roswell Rd (map) inside the Perimeter at the “Prado” in Sandy Springs. The all natural, organic food at the 5 Seasons is excellent and the hand-crafted beer is even better! Come out and eat, drink, network and share your deals with us! There is no charge to attend this meeting for Atlanta REIA Members or guests. Please come early and stay late. We would love to have you!

Sat, September 28th @ 9:00 AM – Buford, GA

Wholesaling 101 Workshop
With Russ Hiner on Sept 28, 2013 from 9AM – 5PM
at 1960 Skylar Hill Dr, Suite D, Buford, GA

Russ HinerDo you want to play the real estate investing game but don’t know where to start? Do you have little or no cash or credit? Want to avoid risk, repairs, tenants and toilets? Want to buy houses with no money?

Wholesaling is a great strategy for making quick cash, low risk, without the use of your credit, income, or money. Wholesaling real estate is among the most popular investment strategies because anyone can do it — you don’t need a real estate license or a lot of money to start. And once you start, with a little effort, it’s nearly impossible to keep the money from pouring into your bank account.

If you want to learn how to wholesale houses and get paid within 30 days after you put a house under contract, you should consider attending our Wholesaling 101 Workshop with Russ Hiner on Saturday, September 28th from 9AM to 5PM at the Atlanta REIA North Office located at 1960 Skylar Hill Dr, Suite D in Buford, GA. This class is limited to 30 people has sold out very quickly in the past since we only usually hold it once a year, so be sure to reserve your seat before they are all gone!

At the workshop, Russ will teach you the wholesale strategies you need to succeed and take you step-by-step through the entire process of how to wholesale real estate. All applicable forms and agreements with filled out examples are included.

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Dustin GriffinOn September 20, 2013, Dustin Griffin conducted Session #3 the 101+ Ways to Generate Motivated Buyer & Seller Leads Online Workshop to teach you many of the 800 Pound Guerilla Marketing Strategies and Techniques he and other successful investors use to generate all the buyer and seller leads they can handle on a low budget and how you can too. In Session #3, Dustin covered the ways #31 through #75 to generate motivated buyer and seller leads.

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Wed, Sept 18th @ 6:30PM in Buford, GA
Atlanta REIA North Meeting
Buying Houses Subject-To
with No Banks, No Money Down & No Credit Check!
With Gordon Catts & Steve Jordan

Steve JordanGordon Catts is pleased to announce that his Special Guest for the Atlanta REIA North Meeting on Wednesday, September 18th will be long time real estate investor, Steve Jordan, who will be discussing “Buying Subject To”. This important purchase strategy is a “must know” for any serious investor. In the current market, being able to avoid new bank financing is a critical part of building a real estate portfolio, controlling a property through rehab, as well as being a platform for “owner financing”.

Steve Jordan is a long time Member of Atlanta REIA, an experienced landlord, rehabber, former hard money lender, instructor, boot camp leader, as well as a past president of GaREIA.org. Steve brings many years of experience to this important topic. You do not want to miss this rare opportunity to listen to this “been there, done that” professional. Be sure to ask Steve how you can move into your next house with no money down and without going to the bank by purchasing “subject to” the existing financing.

Atlanta REIA North Monthly MeetingAtlanta REIA North is a of the Atlanta Real Estate Investors Alliance that meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at 1960 Skylar Hill Dr, Suite D, Buford, Georgia in North Gwinnett County just a few miles from the Mall of Georgia. There is no charge to attend this meeting for Atlanta REIA members and the cost is $5.00 at the door for non-members.

Taco MacAfter the conclusion of the Atlanta REIA North Meeting (after 9:30 PM), we will be reconvening at the Mall of Georgia located at 3250 Woodward Crossing Blvd in Buford, GA for the “Meeting after the Meeting”. We may arrive late if the Atlanta REIA Meeting runs late. So please come eat, drink, network and have fun with us as hang out late into the night!

Dustin GriffinOn September 13, 2013, Dustin Griffin conducted Session #2 of the 101+ Ways to Generate Motivated Buyer & Seller Leads Online Workshop to teach you many of the 800 Pound Guerilla Marketing Strategies and Techniques he and other successful investors use to generate all the buyer and seller leads they can handle on a low budget and how you can too.  In Session #2, Dustin covered the first 30 ways to generate motivated buyer and seller leads.

If you registered for this Online Workshop, you can login and watch the Workshop Replay below as well as see the class outline and download the Workshop Workbook, Worksheets and other Class Handouts. Read More→

Kimberlee FrankHave you ever considered doing short sales as a real estate investment strategy but avoided doing so because you heard that short sales and lenders can be a real pain? Have you heard that short sales can be really time consuming and not worth the effort? If so, short sale expert, Kimberlee Frank sets the short sale record straight on this 1 hour webcast she recorded for Atlanta REIA Members and Guests on September 11, 2013.

Kimberlee spent the evening updating us on the current state of the short sale industry, what is happening now, what is likely to happen next as well as the pros and cons of doing short sales. She also breaks down the whole short sale process step-by-step and teaches us how we all can make profits of $20,000 or more without spending nearly as much time working the short sale as we might think.

Kimberlee also talks about her upcoming Foreclosures Gone Wild Workshop with Atlanta REIA on Saturday, September 14th, 2013 as well as her upcoming Short Sale Boot Camps in Orlando. Watch the Replay Now… Read More→

Mon, Sept 16th @ 6:30 PM – Sandy Springs, GA
The Beginning Investors Group
How to Find It, Fund It, Fix It & Flip It
with Aaron McGinnis on Monday, Sept 16th
Non-Members RSVP Online for $15.00 or $20 at the door.
Atlanta REIA Members are always FREE!

Aaron McGinnisJoin us at the Beginning Investors Group on Monday, September 16th at 6:30 PM at the Hudson Grill located at 6317 Roswell Rd NE in Sandy Springs, GA which is being co-sponsored with the Onsite Renovation Group. At this month’s meeting, Real Estate Investor and Property Renovation Expert, Aaron McGinnis, will be teaching new and “new again” investors about “Renovating Ugly Houses for Huge Profits”. Aaron and his special guests will teach you “How to Find a House, Fund It, Fix It and Flip It”. If you want to learn more about how to renovate houses, this is a special BIG Meeting you don’t want to miss!

PLEASE NOTE: The Beginning Investors Group will also be co-sponsoring the Onsite Renovation Group with Aaron on Tuesday, September 17th at NOON where they will be meeting on a renovation job site located at 3040 Waters Road, Atlanta, GA 30354 (map). This property is a lightweight, paint and carpet renovation, perfect for newbies, in a re-gentrifying area, so come on out, take a look and learn how you can get into the profitable business of renovating ugly houses.

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Tues, September 17th @ NOON in Atlanta
The Onsite Renovation Group
Meets Tuesday, September 17th at NOON at
3040 Waters Road, Atlanta, GA 30354 (map)

Aaron McGinnisThis month, on Tuesday, September 17th at Noon, the Onsite Renovation Group meets at 3040 Waters Road, Atlanta, GA 30354 (map). Last month we had a great turn out of almost 50 investors and interested parties, so we’re going to try and replicate that success with another lightweight job. We are also co-sponsoring this month’s Onsite meetup with the Beginning Investors Group, so we will be focusing on renovations for newbies. 3040 Waters Rd is a paint and carpet renovation in a gentrifying area, so come on out and take a look!

PLEASE NOTE: Aaron will also be speaking on “How to Find It, Fund It, Fix It and Flip It” in regards to Renovations for Newbies at the Beginning Investors Group on Monday, September 16th at 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM at Hudson Grille located at 6317 Roswell Rd NE, Sandy Springs, GA (map). This special BIG Meeting is for new and “new again” investors who are interested in learning more about renovating ugly houses for huge profits. Come out and join Aaron at BIG and ONSITE to learn more!

Onsite Renovation GroupThe Atlanta REIA Onsite Renovation Group (ORG), led by Aaron McGinnis of Craftbuilt Properties, is an educational and networking group that focuses on the acquisition, renovation and retail resale (fix and flip) of single family residential homes inside the I-285 perimeter and the in-town neighborhoods. The purpose of this group is to allow both new and experienced rehabbers and investors to meet, network and share knowledge and experience with “hands on” access to real property. The Onsite Renovation Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at NOON at an active renovation site, build site or rental property which will vary from month to month. There is currently no charge to attend these meeting.

Never Forget 9-11-2001

Posted on September 11, 2013 by
Never Forget 9-11-2001

Dustin GriffinOn September 6, 2013, Dustin Griffin kicked off the 101+ Ways to Generate Motivated Buyer & Seller Leads Online Workshop to teach you many of the 800 Pound Guerilla Marketing Strategies and Techniques he and other successful investors use to generate all the buyer and seller leads they can handle on a low budget and how you can too. For your convenience, this class is being offered online in 4 parts starting on Sept 6th with the other 3 parts taking place on Sept 13, 20 and 27.

In Session #1, Dustin gave a detailed overview of the marketing process and covered “How to Market Your Real Estate Investing Business in 7 Easy Steps”. The purpose of this session was to teach attendees how to design a marketing plan to generate all the buyer and seller leads they desire, based on their own budget and short term and long term financial goals.

If you registered for this Online Workshop, you can login and watch the Workshop Replay below as well as see the class outline and download the Workshop Workbook, Worksheets and other Class Handouts. Read More→

Dyches BoddifordDyches Boddiford will be our special Guest at the Active Investor Group Meeting on Monday, September 9th at 3:00 PM at Total Wine & More located at 124 Perimeter Center W (see map). Dyches will be discussing the concepts as well as the practical aspects of legal entities such as Land Trusts, S and C Corporations, LLC’s as well as General and Limited Partnerships. There are three views to every new venture – legal, tax and business. Many people leave the decision as to which type of entity they should use to their attorney or accountant. These professionals may be good at what they do, but their views are strongly influenced by their area of expertise. Dyches will touch on the legal, tax and business points you should consider when choosing an entity.

Dyches is a full time investor who speaks from experience in a variety of real estate areas. His seminars and conferences are intended for the serious real estate investor. Many of Dyches’ students travel considerable distances to listen to him. Take advantage of this rare Atlanta REIA opportunity to hear Dyches teach!

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The September 2013 Edition of
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The Profit - September 2013 - High Quality PDFThe September 2013 edition of The Profit Newsletter is available for download just in time for our Atlanta REIA Main Meeting on September 9th. You can download The Profit Newsletter as a High Quality PDF or Low Res PDF for slower devices. The Profit is the official newsletter of the Atlanta Real Estate Investors Alliance and is a digital, interactive newsletter for new and seasoned real estate investors delivered as an Adobe PDF file to read on your PC, Mac, Smart Phone, iPad or other mobile ready devices with a PDF reader. Many of the articles and ads in The Profit contain many hyperlinks you can click or tap to visit websites, watch videos, listen to audios, download content, send emails, comment on articles, share socially and much more! The high res version of The Profit is “print ready” for those who want to print the newsletter on their home or business printer. Also, be sure to Subscribe to The Profit Here so you don’t miss a single monthly issue.

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