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Your Career in Real Estate Investing at the Beginning Investors Group
Posted on November 11, 2014 byReal Estate Investing
with Kim Cook, Dorsie Boddiford, Leslie Mathis & Regina Sitterley
All Members & Guests Must RSVP Online to Attend
Members Attend for FREE and Guests for $15 Online or Pay $20 at the Door.
Guests can join Atlanta REIA for Only $100/year and Attend for FREE!
As a new real estate investor, you might not realize it yet, but you will go through three distinct stages of your real estate investing career if you stick it out to the very end.
There is the beginner stage when you need cash now like you need oxygen to breath. Next is the intermediate stage when you start to build your cash flow and residual income and really start to crank things up. And finally there is the final stage when you become an “Ender” and are able to retire and comfortably live off your investments. Each of these stages require different amounts of time, energy, resources and education to master.
Join us at the Beginning Investors Group (BIG) on Monday, November 17th, at 6:00PM at Hudson Grille located at 6317 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs where you will hear from four dynamic, successful investors in the different stages of their investing career. Dorsie Boddiford, Kim Cook, Regina Sitterley and Leslie Mathis will share with you their history, their goals, and give you insights on how to be successful during each stage. This is your opportunity to hear from investors you don’t normally get to hear from in this format who truly have valuable first hand insights into the different stages of their investing careers. You will be able to ask them questions about the challenges they have faced and have succeeded.
Many new investors may not realize that over the time of their investing life, they will move through various stages of their career. There is the beginning investor (or newbie), the intermediate, and the mature investor. Each of these stages require different mindsets and goals.
We will also have a Creative Deal Structuring interactive session with Russ Hiner and he and Rock Shukoor will be telling you about their upcoming “Ugly House Boot Camp – Part 1: Wholesaling” 3 Day Intensive Training on Nov 21st – 23rd at the Atlanta REIA Office in Buford, GA!
After the conclusion of the Atlanta REIA BIG Meeting (after 9:00 PM), we will be hanging out at the Hudson Grill for Late Nite Networking also known as the “Meeting After the Meeting”. So please come eat, drink, network and have fun with like-minded investors and real estate professionals as we hang out late into the night!
*Please Note: Meeting agenda is subject to change.
WIN A 4 NIGHT STAY IN CANCUN: All participants who attend the BIG Meeting will entered into a drawing for a chance to win a *Complimentary 5 Day, 4 Night Stay in Cancun! *You must be present at the meeting to win. Giveaway does not include dining, transportation, transfers, taxes, upgrades, etc.
If you become an Atlanta REIA member before midnight, November 16th, you may attend this BIG Meeting at no charge as well as other great Atlanta REIA Meetings, plus get great discounts on other Atlanta REIA Workshops.
BIG is an educational and networking special interest group, hosted by Alan McDonald, and Dustin Griffin for new investors who are just getting started in real estate investing as well as “new again” real estate investors who’ve taken a few years off and are looking to start investing again. The entire purpose of this group is to educate and inspire new investors working on their “first deal” and help new again investors get their “next deal”. Please join us on the 3rd Monday of each month at Hudson Grille located at 6317 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs.
Onsite Renovation Group Meets on November 18th at Noon in Decatur, GA
Posted on November 11, 2014 byMeets Tuesday, November 18th at NOON
2010 Delphine Drive, Decatur, GA 30032
This month, on Tuesday, November 18th at NOON, the Onsite Group will again meet at 2010 Delphine Drive, Decatur, GA 30032 which is a property that Craftbuilt just purchased a few months ago. In August we saw the house before any work had been done to it and heard about the plans to bring it back to life. In September, the sheetrock had all been gutted out and the new walls were framed. The plans include adding a bedroom and bath on the front of the house where the porch was. The kitchen is being moved from the front of the house to where previously there was a bedroom. We also learned in September that a variance was required before we could proceed with the project. There are hurdles and pitfalls in getting projects permitted and every municipality has their own rules. Aaron has extensive experience with permit issues and will answer questions from the group about the permitting process. Our variance has now been approved. Join us and hear what is involved in getting a variance and the reasons for the requirement.
The Onsite Renovation Group, 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.
Learn All About Investing in Pretty Houses vs Ugly Houses with Russ Hiner
Posted on November 11, 2014 byIs Dealing In Ugly Houses More Profitable Than Pretty Houses?
with Russ Hiner on Nov 19th
Join us Wednesday, November 19th at the Atlanta REIA North Meeting on located at 1960 Skylar Hill Dr, Suite D, Buford, Georgia with Russ Hiner who will discuss “Investing in Pretty Houses vs Ugly Houses” and which is right for you. This will be a study of why your business model should be centered around the ugly house model or the pretty house model. Or should you split it and invest in both pretty houses and the ugly houses? Get you your questions answered in this exciting analysis of the pretty and ugly houses real estate business.
Here’s a little of what you will learn at the meeting:
- Learn the advantages of both the ugly and pretty house business models
- Learn the pros and cons of the pretty and ugly house business
- Can you really control real-estate with little or no money of your own?
- What are the best exit strategies for the ugly house and pretty house business?
- How do you find motivated sellers of pretty houses and ugly houses?
- Learn how to buy and sell a house without having a bank involved
- Learn a little known technique to look at deals in a whole new profitable way
- Learn how to get paid 3 times on every deal!
- Learn how to reduce your risk and maximize your profit using two simple techniques!
- Come to closing without using your own cash or credit
- Learn how to negotiate to get more sellers saying yes to your offer!
- Learn how simple it is to put a house under contract without using any of your own money!
- And much, much more!
The purpose of this meeting and Russ’s reason for coming is to make you wealthy and to get you over the fear of buying houses with little or no money! If you are down with that, please join us at the meeting. We hope to see you there!
WIN A 4 NIGHT STAY IN CANCUN: All participants who attend the North Meeting will entered into a drawing for a chance to win a *Complimentary 5 Day, 4 Night Stay in Cancun! *You must be present at the meeting to win. Giveaway does not include dining, transportation, transfers, taxes, upgrades, etc.
After the conclusion of the Atlanta REIA North Meeting (after 9:30 PM), we will be reconvening at the Tannery Row Ale House located at 554 W Main St in historic downtown Buford, GA for the “Meeting after the Meeting”. We may arrive late if the Atlanta REIA North Meeting runs late. So please come eat, drink, network and have fun with us as hang out late into the night!
How to Find the Leads You Need to Succeed Quickly & Easily at AIM!
Posted on November 10, 2014 byto Succeed Quickly & Easily!
with Rock Shukoor on November 10th
at the Hudson Grille, Sandy Springs, GA
The next monthly meeting of the All Inclusive Marketing (AIM) Group is TODAY, November 10th at 7:00 PM at the Hudson Grille located at 6317 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs. I, Rock Shukoor, am very excited about this one since I will get a chance to showcase my marketing skills and knowledge. At the meeting I will share a few marketing tools that I have been using and how they help me run my business and make my life easier. You will learn how easy your life can be when you implement some of the tools I share with you. Best of all, most of the tools I will share are FREE or very inexpensive.
These tools and resources will help you:
- Find unlimited deals that belong to motivated sellers
- Find cash buyers nationwide
- Find tenant buyers and rental tenants for your vacant houses
- Find private lenders for your deals
- All this and much, much more…
I will show you how to find deals and how to sell them within 24 hours.
We will meet at our usual location at the Hudson Grille at 7 PM and be there until 9:30 PM and then hang out and have our meeting after the meeting until late.
BONUSES FOR ATTENDING: I believe in rewarding action takers by taking action and just showing up. Below are some bonuses I offer to all early birds and action takers: (1) a Complimentary 90 minute “Find Your Money Direction Now” consulting session with me, Rock Shukoor ($375 value), (2) a digital copy of my newest book, “The Dynamic 6!” and (3) a 30 point marketing audit of your business ($250 value). Just ask me for your bonuses when you arrive early.
WIN A 4 NIGHT STAY IN CANCUN: All participants who attend the AIM Meeting will entered into a drawing for a chance to win a *Complimentary 5 Day, 4 Night Stay in Cancun! *You must be present at the meeting to win. Giveaway does not include dining, transportation, transfers, taxes, upgrades, etc.
After the conclusion of our All Inclusive Marketing Meeting, we will be hanging out a the Hudson Grill for “Late Nite Networking” to socialize and build stronger bond. 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!
The Atlanta REIA All Inclusive Marketing (AIM) Group (formerly known as the “I Love Marketing” group) is a new networking and educational meeting led by Rock Shukoor and Dustin Griffin 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 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 meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Hudson Grille located at 6317 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs.
*Please Note: AIM Meeting agenda is subject to change.
Pretty Houses vs Ugly House at Atlanta REIA on November 3, 2014
Posted on October 29, 2014 byOpen House & Vendor Trade Show
Atlanta REIA Members & Guests
Can Attend This Month at No Charge!
Which is Best for You?
Our next Atlanta REIA Main Meeting is on Monday, November 3rd at Atlanta Unity located at 3597 Parkway Lane in Norcross, GA where we will be having an Open House and Vendor Trade Show. We will also be having a Real Estate Expert Panel Discussion on “Buying Pretty Houses vs Ugly Houses. Which is Best for You?” with Don DeRosa, Russ Hiner, Rock Shukoor and Dustin Griffin.
The Panel will discuss…
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Buying Pretty Houses vs Ugly Houses
- How to Buy with No Cash or Credit
- Various Purchase Strategies for Each
- Various Exist Strategies
- The Fastest Ways to Get to a Pay Day
- What You Need to Know
- Who You Need to Know
- Case Studies of Each
- Answers to Your Questions
- And Much, Much More!
Ugly House & Pretty House Boot Camps Coming Soon…
Also, to further your real estate investing career in the Ugly House business when it comes to Wholesaling and Retailing, Russ Hiner and Rock Shukoor are holding “The Ugly House Boot Camp – Part 1: Wholesaling” on November 20th – 22nd in Buford, GA. This class is limited to 30 people and will only be offered once per year. Read More >>
In addition, Don DeRosa and Dustin Griffin are conducting “The Pretty House Boot Camp – Part 1: Buying” on December 14th – 16th in Buford, GA to teach you how to Buy, Sell and Hold Pretty Houses with little or none of your own money. Like the Ugly House Boot Camp, this event is also limited to 30 people and will only be offered once per year. Read More>>
Island REIA Winter Retreat – Dave Biddison from Dream Trips will be at the Meeting to tell our members and guests about our first annual Island REIA Winter Retreat that will take place on January 18th – 24th at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, an All-Inclusive Resort, in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Don DeRosa, Russ Hiner, Rock Shukoor and many other real estate experts and trainers will be attending this retreat. Read More>>
*Please Note: Meeting agenda is subject to change.
Member Orientation Meeting
with Alan McDonald
Alan McDonald, Leader of the Beginning Investors Group (BIG) will be hosting a Member Orientation Meeting as the “Meeting Before the Meeting” this month starting at 5PM. The purpose of this meeting to introduce new members to Atlanta REIA and to show them how they can get actively involved in our organization and get the most benefit out of their membership. If you haven’t joined Atlanta REIA yet, you can join this month at the meeting and wind down this year and start the the new year off lots of new investor friends!
At 5:00 PM in the Main Lobby, we have a Vendor Trade Show that lasts throughout the meeting where you can come out and meet many of our participating Business Members and Vendor Guests who help sponsor our meeting. See a full list of our vendors and sponsors below as they are added.
Vendor tables are limited, so any vendors wanting to reserve a table for the meeting can RSVP for a Vendor Table here. Vendor tables are reserved and setup on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Starting at 6:15 PM, Dustin Griffin kicks off the Atlanta REIA Main Meeting with updates and announcements. Dustin covers what’s happening at Atlanta REIA in the upcoming weeks and months such as upcoming workshops, webcasts, special events, members benefits and much more! Be sure to be in the main meeting room at 6:15 PM for your chance to be one of the first to receive a printed copy of The Profit Newsletter while supplies last.
At approximately 6:20 PM, Joe Thompson will be hosting the Haves & Wants Speed Marketing Session which gives our members the opportunity to quickly market deals they HAVE and to find deals they WANT. We also give our business members the opportunity to get up and say a few words about their businesses. Members who want to participate in the Haves & Wants Marketing Session must bring your flyers and get to the meeting early to get on Joe’s list of participants.
After the conclusion of the Atlanta REIA Main Meeting, we will be reconvening at Three Dollar Cafe located at 6050 Peachtree Pkwy #100 in Norcross, GA at 9:30 PM for the Late Nite Networking and the “Meeting-After-The-Meeting”!
- Do you love hanging out with other fun loving, like-minded real estate investors who love to talk about real estate investing and doing deals?
- Do you want to work with fun, energetic people who are consistently doing deals?
- Are you always looking for new contacts and resources to build your real estate dream team?
- Do you ever have trouble putting together profitable deals and need help?
- Are you constantly looking for new leads sources as well as home buyers and sellers?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then you belong at Late Nite Networking! Whether you are brand new to real estate investing or have years of experienced, everyone benefits from Late Nite Networking. Come eat, drink, connect, and have fun with like-minded real estate entrepreneurs as we network late into the night!
There is no charge for Atlanta REIA Members or guests, so bring a friend and head on down to Late Nite Networking! Just be sure you order food and beverages from the cafe and tip their wait staff generously.
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>>
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>>
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! Read More>>
Solutions Realty Network – Providing expert property management and investment services since 2003. You invest and we take care of the rest! We’re the solution to all your real estate needs. 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>>
Goldmine Properties, Inc. – As Atlanta’s first full service real estate wholesaler, we offer wholesale property at 65% loan to value, with financing available. Purchase price and repairs are 65% of certified after repaired appraisal. Read More>>
CRS Data – We offer comps from the MLS & FSBO’s, custom searches, property tax records, interactive maps, sales & mortgage info, real estate valuations, mailing lists & more. 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>>
- Platinum Key Management, Inc.
- World Ventures Travel
- ONEprop Leasing & Property Mgmt
- Seabright Homes
- Air Conditioning Experts, Inc.
- Georgia Home Deals
- Comcast Xfinity
- Ethan Atkinson with the Athens Real Estate Investors Club
- Alan McDonald with the Beginning Investors Group
- Leslie Mathis with the Wild Wild West Subgroup
- Russ Hiner with the Creative Deal Structuring Group
- Karen Bershad with the Small Business Group
- Rock Shukoor with the All Inclusive Marketing Group
- Carla Gamper with the Multi-Family Focus Group & Multi-Family Action Group
Atlanta REIA Meets at Atlanta Unity in Norcross on Nov 3, 2014
Posted on October 29, 2014 by
PLEASE NOTE: On November 3rd, the Atlanta REIA Main Monthly Meeting will be held at Atlanta Unity located at 3597 Parkway Lane in Norcross, GA. Atlanta Unity is set to be the location for our future Atlanta REIA Meetings.Learn to Keep it Legal When Raising Private Money to Fund Your Deals on Oct 27th, 2014 at West Group
Posted on October 22, 2014 by
Come join us at the Atlanta REIA West Group on Monday, October 27th at 6:30PM at Cherokee Cattle Company located at 2710 Canton Rd in Marietta, where Jim Hitt will be showing YOU how to keep yourself out of legal trouble when you are raising private money for your investing. Raising money from strangers is not as simple as you might think, especially when you have to deal with SEC guidelines and a real estate market that has brought about countless negative media headlines. Despite the negative headlines, the real estate market is ripe with incredible deals — deals so good we will be talking about them for decades.
Raising the money necessary to fund these deals is one of the biggest challenges for many investors. Banks are extremely tight and cash is king since sellers want cash! Raising private money isn’t always as simple as asking family, friends and contacts. Sometimes you have to engage strangers and somehow convince them to start writing you checks or wire money all without violating SEC guidelines.
You will learn:
- How To Find Private Lenders
- How To Negotiate For The Best Deal
- The Legal Aspects Of Raising Funds
- How To Not Run Afoul Of The Law
- And much, much more.
Jim is the founder and President of American IRA. He is also a successful investor as well. Come and network with Jim and other fellow investors.
DO NOT MISS THIS EVENT!
After the conclusion of the Atlanta REIA West Meeting (after 9:00 PM), we will be hanging out at the Cherokee Cattle Company for Late Nite Networking also known as the “Meeting After the Meeting”. So please come eat, drink, network and have fun with like-minded investors and real estate professionals as we hang out late into the night!
*Please Note: Meeting agenda is subject to change.
The Atlanta REIA West Monthly Meeting is an Atlanta REIA Subchapter led by Leslie Mathis that is held on the 4th Monday of each month at 6:30 PM at the Cherokee Cattle Company restaurant located at 2710 Canton Road in Marietta, GA. Atlanta REIA Members can attend for FREE and guests for $10.00. Show up at 6:30 PM to eat and network before the meeting officially starts at 7:00 PM. Buying your own meal is optional but highly recommended and greatly appreciated since the Cherokee Cattle Company allows us to use their meeting room. There will be lots of learning and lots of networking. Bring your deals and your haves, wants and needs to the event.
Learn to Keep Your Vacancies Rate to a Minimum at the New Peachtree City Group
Posted on October 22, 2014 by
Come join us at the Atlanta REIA Peachtree City EPIC Group on Tuesday, October 28th at 6:30PM at Green Ginger Asian Fusion Restaurant located at 200 Market Place Connector in Peachtree City, GA, where Chris & Donna Littleton will be showing YOU how to keep vacancies in your properties at an absolute minimum.
If you are a landlord, you probably realize how important it is to keep the cash flow coming in on your properties. If no one is making payments on your property, your investment will have a negative cash flow and you will be pulling money out of your pocket to make the payments.
If you would like to learn new techniques to keep your investment properties cash flowing, please join Chris & Donna Littleton of Solutions Realty Network at this month’s meeting and let them show you different methods of keeping your vacancies to a minimum.
After the conclusion of the Atlanta REIA EPIC Meeting (after 9:00 PM), we will be hanging out at the Green Ginger Restaurant for Late Nite Networking also known as the “Meeting After the Meeting”. So please come eat, drink, network and have fun with like-minded investors and real estate professionals as we hang out late into the night!
The EPIC Group (which stands for “Education, Properties, Income and Community”) is a Peachtree City Real Estate Investing Group that is all about buy and hold real estate investing, long term income and building your net worth. The meeting takes place at the Green Ginger Asian Fusion Restaurant located at 200 Market Place Connector in Peachtree City, GA. The host for this event is Donna Littleton, Broker & CEO of Solutions Realty Network, and her husband Chris Littleton. There is no charge for Atlanta REIA Members and currently no charge for non-members as well.
Onsite Renovation Group Meets on October 21st at Noon in Atlanta
Posted on October 20, 2014 byMeets Tuesday, October 21st at NOON
576 John Wesley Dobbs Ave, Atlanta, GA 30312
This Month, on Tuesday, October 21st at NOON, the Onsite Renovation Group property located at 576 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312 where we are doing a new construction. Our client purchased a house that had 3 walls and we have already demolished the structure. The site is being prepped for the new house to be built while we are working through the permitting process with the City of Atlanta. Join us to hear Aaron talk about the unique challenges of demolition and new construction. The project is in the Old Fourth Ward, which is a neighborhood that has suddenly become hot because of the proximity to the Beltline and the Ponce City Market development in the historic Sears building. Don’t miss this meeting that should prove to be very informative on some new topics we haven’t addressed before!
The Onsite Renovation Group, 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.
Learn How to Sell Houses in 3 Days & Build a Huge Buyers List
Posted on October 13, 2014 by& Build a Huge Buyers List
with Greg Cesar on October 13
at Hudson Grille, Sandy Springs, GA
We are very excited to announce that Greg Cesar, a great marketer, successful active coach, mentor and speaker in the area of marketing, will be our special guest speaker at the All Inclusive Marketing (AIM) Group on Monday, October 13th at 7:00 PM at the Hudson Grille located at 6317 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs. It won’t take long before you realize that Greg is an expert marketer and can help your business grow. If you need more laser targeted traffic to your website, then Greg Cesar is your man.
Greg will discuss how to make your phone ring off the hook with hungry buyers and sell any investment property fast without a real estate agent or paying huge commissions.
During this meeting you will learn the 4 part system he uses to go from zero responses to an unstoppable avalanche of leads in only 3 short days. You’ll learn exactly why even his real estate agent begged him to teach her what he did.
Here’s a little of what you will learn at the meeting:
- Why you don’t need an agent and don’t to pay commissions if you don’t have to
- The real reason your agent does an open house and why it doesn’t help you
- How to reach prospects your agent don’t know exist
- How to make your phone start ringing with hungry buyers in just a few days
- Where you should market your property to get sales fast
- How to get out of state buyers with deep pockets calling you
- How to create demand for your property before it’s even listed
- The one thing you can do today that will have leads coming in forever
- The one tool that automatically sends buyers without having to lift a finger
- The one thing you have to ask every prospect that will sell your properties faster than anyone else on the market
- All this and much, much more…
Greg Cesar is an international expert in creative internet marketing strategies. Greg has helped thousands of students to drive more laser targeted traffic to their websites. Greg is a creative thinker and uses out of the box strategies to dominate niche markets. In his courses and training, you will learn how to use MindSet Marketing and find hidden entry points in your mark. You’ll learn the emotional triggers that get more people to click on your ads and buy from you. You’ll even learn how to go after large competitive markets and get your clicks for pennies while others spend dollars.
BONUSES FOR ATTENDING: Rock has some special bonuses for all those who show up early or on time: (1) a Complimentary 90 minute “Find Your Money Direction Now” consulting session with Rock Shukoor ($375 value), (2) a digital copy of his book, “The Dynamic 6!” and (3) a 30 point marketing audit of your business ($250 value). Just ask Rock for your bonuses.
After the conclusion of our All Inclusive Marketing Meeting, we will be hanging out a the Hudson Grill for “Late Nite Networking” to socialize and build stronger bond. 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!
The Atlanta REIA All Inclusive Marketing (AIM) Group (formerly known as the “I Love Marketing” group) is a new networking and educational meeting led by Rock Shukoor and Dustin Griffin 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 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 meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Hudson Grille located at 6317 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs.
*Please Note: AIM Meeting agenda is subject to change.
Understanding the Closing and the Hud-1 Settlement Statement at North Meeting
Posted on October 13, 2014 byTaking the Mystery Out of Closing
& Understanding the Hud-1 Settlement Statement
with Attorney Fred Kross on Oct 15th
On Wednesday, October 15th 6:30PM at the the Atlanta REIA North Meeting located at 1960 Skylar Hill Dr, Suite D, Buford, Georgia, Attorney Fred Kross will discuss the typical real estate closing process and will dissect the Hud-1 Settlement Statement and explain how to read this important document used in almost all traditional real estate transactions.
The HUD-1 (closing or settlement statement) is a form used by a settlement or closing agent that itemizes all charges imposed on a borrower and seller in a real estate transaction. This form gives a picture of the closing transaction, and provides each party with a complete list of incoming and outgoing funds. “Buyers” are referred to as “borrowers” on this form even if no loan is involved. The HUD-1 is the road map used to document where the funds in a purchase and sale are applied.
The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) requires the HUD-1 form be used as the standard real estate settlement form in all transactions in the U.S. involving federally related mortgage loans. RESPA states borrowers should be given a copy of the HUD-1 at least one day prior to settlement, although entries may still be coming in a few hours before closing. Although borrowers are supposed to get a copy of the closing statement the day before closing, it is rare that this occurs. Most buyers and sellers study the form on with their real-estate agent and the settlement agent. The more people who review it, the greater the likelihood of detecting any errors.
Attorney Fred Kross is an experienced Real Estate and Bankruptcy Attorney who has closed over 1,000 transactions and has been a practicing Attorney for over 25 years. Prior to becoming an attorney, Fred received a degree in Real Estate and worked as an appraiser. Prior to becoming an attorney, he was a million dollar producer as a real estate agent.
Come join us on Wednesday, October 15th at 6:30PM, as Attorney Kross takes the mystery out of this important topic.
WIN A 4 NIGHT STAY IN CANCUN: All participants who attend the North Meeting will entered into a drawing for a chance to win a *Complimentary 5 Day, 4 Night Stay in Cancun! *You must be present at the meeting to win. Giveaway does not include dining, transportation, transfers, taxes, upgrades, etc.
After the conclusion of the Atlanta REIA North Meeting (after 9:30 PM), we will be reconvening at the Tannery Row Ale House located at 554 W Main St in historic downtown Buford, GA for the “Meeting after the Meeting”. We may arrive late if the Atlanta REIA North Meeting runs late. So please come eat, drink, network and have fun with us as hang out late into the night!
Learn to Build Great Working Relationships with Realtors at BIG
Posted on October 13, 2014 bywith Alisha Spence
All Members & Guests Must RSVP Online to Attend
Members Attend for FREE and Guests for $15 Online or Pay $20 at the Door.
Guests can join Atlanta REIA for Only $100/year and Attend for FREE!
You may have heard that investors and realtors don’t always work well together. This is true in many cases. The smart realtors are the ones who do work with investors for a mutually beneficial, long lasting working relationship. There are many things to know when it comes to creating a successful working relationship with a realtor as an investor.
Join us at the Beginning Investors Group (BIG) on Monday, October 20th, at 6:00PM at Hudson Grille located at 6317 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs where dynamic, investor-friendly real estate agent, Alisha Spence of Duffy Realty, will show you the insider secrets on making a working relationship with a realtor really work.
You will learn:
- What To Look For In An Investor-Friendly Realtor
- What Language Realtors Speak, (It Isn’t What You Think)
- How To Cultivate A Great Realtor/Investor Relationship
- What Realtors Look For In Investors
- And Much, Much more!
Congratulations Anthony Boston, a new investor, Atlanta REIA Member and frequent BIG attendee, who did his first two deals recently! Anthony will tell us all about how he found a seller with two properties for sale, got them under contract and sold them for a tidy profit. One of them he purchased for $9,000 and re-sold via a double closing for $25,000!
Alisha will also give you a “Sneak Peek” of her upcoming full day Due Diligence Workshop on Saturday, November 1st at the Atlanta REIA Office in Buford, GA with Gordon Catts and Catherine McFarland.
In anticipation of his upcoming new book on his many years in the wholesaling and renovations business, Mike Cherwenka of Goldmine Properties, fondly known as the “Godfather of Wholesaling” will be doing a special short presentation on “Overcoming Fear When Fixing and Flipping” that will be ideally suited for new investors.
We will also have a Creative Deal Structuring interactive session with Russ Hiner and he and Rock Shukoor will be telling you about their upcoming “Ugly House Boot Camp – Part 1: Wholesaling” 3 Day Intensive Training on Nov 21st – 23rd at the Atlanta REIA Office in Buford, GA!
After the conclusion of the Atlanta REIA BIG Meeting (after 9:00 PM), we will be reconvening hanging out at the Hudson Grill for Late Nite Networking also known as the “Meeting After the Meeting”. So please come eat, drink, network and have fun with like-minded investors and real estate professionals as we hang out late into the night!
*Please Note: Meeting agenda is subject to change.
WIN A 4 NIGHT STAY IN CANCUN: All participants who attend the big Meeting will entered into a drawing for a chance to win a *Complimentary 5 Day, 4 Night Stay in Cancun! *You must be present at the meeting to win. Giveaway does not include dining, transportation, transfers, taxes, upgrades, etc.
If you become an Atlanta REIA member before midnight, October 19th, you may attend this BIG Meeting at no charge as well as other great Atlanta REIA Meetings, plus get great discounts on other Atlanta REIA Workshops.
BIG is an educational and networking special interest group, hosted by Alan McDonald, and Dustin Griffin for new investors who are just getting started in real estate investing as well as “new again” real estate investors who’ve taken a few years off and are looking to start investing again. The entire purpose of this group is to educate and inspire new investors working on their “first deal” and help new again investors get their “next deal”. Please join us on the 3rd Monday of each month at Hudson Grille located at 6317 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs.
