Atlanta REIA Meeting Updates

Tue, December 20th @ Noon in Atlanta, GA
The Onsite Renovation Group
Hands-On Learning “Onsite” at Real Renovation Projects
Tuesday, December 20th at NOON
MEETING ADDRESS HAS CHANGED TO:
901 Bouldercrest Dr SE, Atlanta, GA

Frank IglesiasPlease join us on Tuesday, December 20th at NOON for the Atlanta REIA Onsite Renovation Group (ORG) to learn all about finding, funding, fixing, and flipping houses for big profits.

This month’s meeting will be held at one of Frank Iglesias’s renovation projects located at 901 Bouldercrest Dr SE, Atlanta, GA. Come join us onsite and learn how Frank will turn this old run down house into a profitable deal!

Onsite Renovation GroupThe Atlanta REIA Onsite Renovation Group (ORG) is an educational and networking group that focuses on the acquisition, renovation and retail resale (fix and flip) of single family residential homes. The purpose of the 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 each month at NOON at an active renovation site, build site or rental property which will vary from month to month. As always, there is no charge for Atlanta REIA members to attend. Guests & Non-Members can RSVP Online for Only $15 or pay $20 at the door.

RSVP Now!

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Atlanta REIA Members, Please RSVP on Meetup.com

See Atlanta REIA Events Calendar for More Events!
Mon, November 28th @ 6:30PM in Marietta
Atlanta REIA Wild Wild West
Mailbox Money =
Wealth and Freedom!

With Ian Robbins
November 28th @ 6:30PM, Cherokee Cattle Company,
2710 Canton Rd, Marietta, GA

No Charge for Members. Guests Pay $10 at the Door.

Ian RobbinsWant to build long-term wealth through real estate, without the nightmares of managing tenants? Learn how to buy and hold properties without the headaches of evictions, tenants trashing your houses, and the skyrocketing costs of repairs and vacancies.

Join Ian Robbins at our Wild West Real Estate Investing Event, on Monday, November 28th at 7PM at the Cherokee Cattle Company, located at 2710 Canton Rd, Marietta, GA. In just twenty-two months, Ian has purchased 8 properties, all tenant-occupied, with ZERO missed rent payments! He holds an impressive record of being paid 176 rental payments out of 176 payments due.

What you will learn:

  • How to choose the best properties for rentals
  • How to choose tenants who will pay rent on time (without the stress!)
  • How to manage rentals successfully
  • How to remain compliant with Landlord Tenant Laws
  • Why buy and hold is a great wealth building strategy
  • And Much, Much More…

What people are saying about the Wild West Event…

“Leslie always has hot topics and events that have changed my life” – John S.

“Leslie genuinely cares about our success. She focuses on education & value” – Katherine P.

“This is the best networking event Ever! I have put my entire team together with people I met at this meeting!” – Jason S.

“I never miss a meeting of the Wild West Event” – Charles F.

“This is quality education for FREE, not a sales fest” – Rachel L.

Mark your calendar NOW-we’ll see you there! Always FREE for Atlanta REIA Members, and only $10 at the door for non-members and guests. Wear your cowboy boots or hat and get FREE admission for your guest!

We’re taking questions ahead of the event, so email them to Leslie at LeslieMathisMentor@gmail.com from your cell phone right now!

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

Atlanta REIA Members are No Charge and guests pay $10 at the door.

West Meeting Agenda*
6:30PM: Networking, Food Ordering & introductions
7:00PM: Welcome, Announcements & Upcoming Events
7:25PM: Haves & Wants
7:45PM: Wholesaler Panel Discussion with Ian Robbins
9:00PM: Drawings for Prizes & Giveaways
9:05PM: Late Nite Networking

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

See Atlanta REIA Events Calendar for More Events!
Mon, December 5th at 5PM @ Doubletree Hotel in Roswell
Atlanta REIA Main Meeting
& Vendor Trade Show
Dec 5th @ Doubletree Hotel, Roswell, GA
Extreme Lead Generation & Magical Marketing Blueprint
Real Estate Investing for the 21st century!
with Duncan Wierman

Atlanta REIA Members Can Attend at No Charge. This month,
Guests Can RSVP Online Now for $20 or Pay $25 at the Door.

Duncan WiermanForget investing the old fashioned way. Let technology do the heavy lifting! Today, savvy investors are using cell phones and laptops to rake in their fortunes. If you want to learn to do the same, don’t miss the Atlanta REIA Main Meeting on Monday, December 5th at 5PM, where Duncan Wierman will show you how to make huge profits in today’s real estate market by combining real estate with the power of the internet and mobile devices! The meeting will take place at the Doubletree Hotel Roswell located at 1075 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA.

Duncan Wierman is The Master of Strategic Marketing using Online Marketing, Social and Mobile Media for Market Domination! Duncan helps real estate investors grow their businesses by developing online lead generation strategies that will make massive differences in your sales revenues in your investing market niche.

With Duncan’s assistance, you too can tap into how to use the Internet to grow your business – more quickly and profitably. Following Duncan’s strategies, you will learn…

  • How to have motivated sellers and hungry buyers coming to YOU.
  • How to use the Internet as a tool which will do 93% of the work for you.
  • How to effortlessly generate massive profits on every transaction.
  • How to literally flip deals from seller to buyer in as little as 2 hours.
  • How to have hundreds of investor/buyers knocking on your door in as little as 2 weeks.
  • How you can negotiate deals at home and in your spare time.
  • How you can flip a property ANYWHERE, even if that property is 2000 miles away.
  • How you can run your entire business from your home computer VIRTUALLY!

At the meeting, Duncan will reveal…

  • The 3 key factors that will sky rocket the amount of leads you get every month.
  • How to develop an effective client nurturing process which will build your brand credibility and give you an unfair advantage over your competitors.
  • How to use social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter correctly – so that they are an effective and powerful channel for marketing your business.
  • The overlooked ways to advertise your business online – so that you will reach more prospects every day than any of your competitors, usually while spending much less time, effort and money.

Duncan will guide you to even greater success using his vitally effective marketing approach, based solidly on…

  • How to buy and sell real estate using the internet!
  • Finding motivated sellers, hungry buyers, private money lenders!
  • Automating and using systems in your business!
  • How to use Social Media Marketing and Mobile Marketing effectively!
  • How to buy and sell REO’s!
  • And much, much more!

All this is happening at the Atlanta REIA main meeting on Monday, December 5th at 5PM at the Doubletree Hotel Roswell located at 1075 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA.

As always, Atlanta REIA Members cand attend the event at no charge and Non-Members can Register Online for $20 or pay $25.00 at the door. Be sure to bring your business cards and flyers and join us for an evening of real estate deals, vendors, networking, education and fun! See you there!

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

RSVP Now!

*Meeting Day Agenda
5:00 pm: Meeting-Before-the-Meeting with Don DeRosa
5:00 pm: Vendor Trade Show & Networking
6:15 pm: Updates & Announcements
6:30 pm: Haves & Wants Speed Marketing Session
7:00 pm: Networking Break
7:20 pm: Vendor Door Prizes & Giveaways
7:30 pm: Main Presentation with Duncan Wierman
9:30 pm: Late Nite Networking at OTP Tap & Grill

*Please Note: Meeting agenda is subject to change.

5 Days & 4 Nights in CancunWIN A 4 NIGHT STAY IN CANCUN: All participants who attend the Atlanta REIA 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.

5:00 PM in Main Meeting Room
The High Tech Home Buyers Creative Deal Makers Subgroup
Dec 5th Meeting Before the Meeting
with Don DeRosa

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

Don DeRosaAre you spending money on marketing and not getting any deals? Are you able to take any lead and make a deal out of it? Do you know how to make multiple offers that actually get accepted? Are you using technology to your advantage? If the answer is “NO” to these questions then you MUST attend this subgroup meeting.

Would you like to learn how to structure deals so you can buy houses with little or none of your own cash and none of your own credit? 15 hours a week… That’s all you need! Imagine… taking any seller lead and being able to create a winning deal out of it… Making thousands of dollars where you thought there were none. No more wasted marketing dollars. No more wasted phone calls. No more wasted time.

Join Don DeRosa at the High Tech Home Buying Creative Deal Structuring Subgroup on Monday, December 5th from 5PM to 6PM at the Atlanta REIA Main Meeting at the Doubletree where he will be teaching about a wide variety of topics each month. Don will teach you about the state-of-the-art tools and techniques you’ll use to evaluate deals and figure out how to make them work – so you can work less and spend more time where you want, when you want and with whom you want.

Some topics Don will be teaching about include:

  • Using Apps on your iPad or other mobile device to evaluate deals on the go
  • Creative Techniques such as Wrap Around Mortgages, Sandwich Lease Options, Subject-To, Seller Financing, and more
  • How to be a transaction engineer.
  • How to be a problem solver.
  • And so much more…

Bring your deals and Don will walk through them step-by-step and he’ll show you how to easily evaluate the lead, determine your exit strategy, structure the deal, negotiate with the seller, and get the paperwork done in a snap.

Its an amazing time to be a real estate investor. Don’t look back 5 years from now and wish you had acted. Learn how to buy right… Learn to Make More and Work Less, Right Now!

5:00 PM in the Main Lobby
Monthly Vendor Trade Show

Dylon Ross with XfinityAt 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.

6:15 PM in the Main Meeting Room
What’s Happening at Atlanta REIA

Dustin GriffinStarting 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.

6:30 PM in the Main Meeting Room
Haves & Wants Marketing Session

Joe ThompsonAt approximately 6:30 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.

9:30 PM @ Harp Irish Pub Roswell
Late Nite Networking After Meeting at
Harp Irish Pub in Roswell

Harp Irish PubAfter the conclusion of the Atlanta REIA Main Meeting, we will be reconvening at 9:30 PM at Harp Irish Pub located at the Plaza at Roswell Shopping Center, 1425 Market Blvd #1330, Roswell, GA for the Late Nite Networking and the “Meeting-After-The-Meeting”! There is no charge for Atlanta REIA Members or guests to attend Late Nite Networking, so bring a friend and head on down to Late Nite Networking and have a cold brew with us! Just be sure you order food and beverages from the restaurant and please tip their wait staff generously. When you get there, be sure to look for Joe Thompson who will be leading our Late Nite Networking.

Participating Meeting Vendors & Sponsors
Atlanta REIA Meeting Sponsor

American IRAAmerican IRA – The American IRA mission is to provide the highest level of customer service in the self-directed retirement industry.
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Trade Show Vendors
Reserve a Vendor Table Here

Networth Realty of Atlanta, LLCNetworth 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>>

Auction.comAuction.com – The nation’s leading online real estate marketplace, having sold over $34 billion in real estate assets. Auction.com’s mission is to provide the most trusted online real estate marketplace, making transactions easier and more transparent. Read More >>

Advanta IRA AdministrationAdvanta 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>>

Secured Investment Lending CorporationSecured Investment Lending – A licensed direct mortgage lender specializing in non-traditional hard money loans for non-owner occupied buy/fix sell properties or rental properties throughout the GA and FL. Read More>>

The Small Business AdvisorThe 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>>

Equitable ConsultingEquitable Consulting – Investors, wether you have a short term or long term plan, “fix & flip” or “buy & hold”, individual units or entire portfolios, Equitable Consulting is your resource at every step. Read More >>

Halperin Lyman, LLCHalperin 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>>

CRS DataCRS 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>>

Financial Solutions Trust

CITC, LLC (Preston Stephens)

Modernline, LLC. (Nelya Dubovaya)

FundSource Financial (Eric Barlow)

See Atlanta REIA Events Calendar for More Events!
Tue, November 15th @ Noon in Marietta GA
The Onsite Renovation Group
Hands-On Learning “Onsite” at Real Renovation Projects
Tuesday, November 15th at NOON
3131 Vandiver Dr, Marietta, GA

Onsite Renovation GroupPlease join us on Tuesday, November 15th at NOON for the Atlanta REIA Onsite Renovation Group (ORG) to learn all about finding, funding, fixing, and flipping houses for big profits. This month’s meeting will be held at Don DeRosa’s property located at 3131 Vandiver Dr, Marietta, GA. Come join us onsite and learn how we will turn this old run down house into a profitable deal!

Don DeRosaThe Atlanta REIA Onsite Renovation Group (ORG), hosted by Don DeRosa and Dustin Griffin, is an educational and networking group that focuses on the acquisition, renovation and retail resale (fix and flip) of single family residential homes. The purpose of the 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.

Dustin GriffinThe Onsite Renovation Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday each month at NOON at an active renovation site, build site or rental property which will vary from month to month. As always, there is no charge for Atlanta REIA members to attend. Guests & Non-Members can RSVP Online for Only $15 or pay $20 at the door.

RSVP Now!

Atlanta REIA Members Please RSVP on Meetup.com
Atlanta REIA Members & Guests, Please RSVP on Meetup.com

See Atlanta REIA Events Calendar for More Events!
Tue, November 15th @ 6PM – Peachtree City, GA
Atlanta REIA EPIC Group
How to Use Your IRA to Invest in Rental Properties
with Scott Maurer of Advanta IRA
November 15th, 6PM, Flat Creek Country Club
100 Flat Creek Rd, Peachtree City, GA 30290

Come Join Us for COMPLIMENTARY Appetizers!

Chris & Donna LittletonThe mission of the EPIC group is to provide a platform for success in Real Estate Investing through Education, Properties, Income, and a Community of like-minded investors. To be a place to Network and Learn the pathway to success in real estate investing through different monthly topics presented by experts inside the real estate industry.

The meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 15th at 6PM at the Flat Creek Country Club located at 100 Flat Creek Rd, Peachtree City, GA. This will be a great opportunity for you to network with other like-minded investors and to learn about getting your foot in the door to big money with rental units. This month’s speaker will be Scott Maurer of Advanta IRA who will be discussing “How to Use Your IRA to Invest in Rental Properties”. Scott will cover:

Scott MaurerScott will cover:

  • Why invest in real estate in an IRA
  • How to transfer or rollover an IRA or old 401k plan into a self-directed accounts
  • Different ways to structure your purchase in the IRA
  • How you can use other people’s IRAs to fund your deals
  • And much more!

You are sure to meet some great individuals and make lasting connections that will help propel your business in the right direction. We look forward to seeing you there!.

Meeting Agenda*

  • 6:00PM: Networking, Haves and Wants & Introductions
  • 7:00PM: Information, Upcoming Events & Market Update (Chris & Donna)
  • 7:20PM: Main Presentation with Special Guest Speaker
  • 8:30PM: Closing Comments & Last Minute Networking

Come Out on Tuesday, November 15th and every 3rd Tuesday of Each Month. You are sure to meet some great individuals and make lasting connections that will help propel your business in the right direction. We look forward to seeing you there!

Atlanta REIA Members Please RSVP on Meetup.com
Atlanta REIA Members & Guests, Please RSVP on Meetup.com

See Atlanta REIA Events Calendar for More Events!
Thur, November 17th @ 1:30 PM in Sandy Springs, GA
Haves & Wants Meeting
Thurs, November 17th at 1:30PM
5 Seasons Brewing, 5600 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs
Hosted by Joe Thompson

Joe ThompsonHaves and Wants is a weekly investor networking and deal making lunch meeting 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 weekly 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!

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Atlanta REIA Members & Guests, Please RSVP on Meetup.com

See Atlanta REIA Events Calendar for More Events!
Thu, November 17th @ 6PM – Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Intown Investors Club
Buy, Sell, Trade, Network, Q&A
This Group is All About Doing Deals!
Nov 17th, 6PM at Wrecking Bar Brewpub
Bring Your Deals, Biz Cards & Flyers
Atlanta REIA Members & Non-Members Welcome!

Atlanta Intown Investors ClubThe Atlanta Intown Investors Club is a new Atlanta REIA Subgroup led by Maggie Groholski that meets on Thursday, November 17th at 6PM at the Wrecking Bar BrewPub in Atlanta, GA. Our mission and focus is to provide an open forum for real estate investors and industry professionals to network and have direct access to hot real estate deals. The format for this meeting is totally member-centric. It’s content and value is derived from our members and guests actively participating and networking with each other during the meeting.

Wrecking Bar BrewpubThis meeting is all about transacting and doing deals. You will have the opportunity to pitch your properties, products, and services; voice your real estate haves and wants; and participate in open discussions of real estate questions and concerns. We will not be pitching products from the front of the room. We will strive to remain a forum for investors to do deals and learn and seek advice from your peers and trusted industry professionals. The more you attend and participate, the more deals you’ll do and, the smarter we all become.

Wrecking Bar BrewpubMeetings will be held on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 6PM – 9PM in the Cellar Room of the Wrecking Bar BrewPub located at 292 Moreland Ave NE in Atlanta, GA. Dinner will be available to order as well as a wide variety of beers and cocktails. Join us for the meeting as well as dinner to support the brewpub. Stop by the valet station for COMPLEMENTARY Valet Parking or COMPLEMENTARY Parking Passes to park across the street

Atlanta REIA Members & Guests Please RSVP on Meetup.com

Atlanta REIA Members & Guests, Please RSVP on Meetup.com

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Mon, Nov 21st @ 6:30 PM – Hudson Grille, Sandy Springs, GA
The Beginning Investors Group
How To Do Your Due Diligence Before You Buy
with Frank Iglesias
on Monday, November 21st
Atlanta REIA Members Can Attend at No Charge.
Guests Pay $15 Online or $20 at the Door. RSVP Now!

Beginning Investors GroupThe Beginning Investors Group (BIG) is an educational and networking group 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 get back in the game.

Each month we bring in local and national real estate experts to teach new investors how to survive and thrive in our ever changing economy and real estate market. The entire purpose of this group is to help new investors get their first deal and help new again investors get their next deal.

New investors often have a lot of questions when it comes to evaluating a potential deal and doing their due diligence. Questions like… How do I know if a property is a good deal or a dud? Should I do my due diligence before or after I get a property under contract? How do I determine the property’s likely value before and after repairs are made? How do I determine how much repairs will cost?

Frank IglesiasIf you would like to get the answers to these questions and more, you definitely don’t want to miss our next meeting with Frank Iglesias on Monday, November 21st at 6:30PM at the Hudson Grille located at 6317 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs, GA. At this meeting, Frank is going to share with you how he evaluates and does his due diligence on all his potential deals.

Frank will cover:

  • Determining Values
  • Estimating Repairs
  • Working with Home Inspectors
  • Vetting Contractors
  • Inspecting with Contractors
  • Assessing comparables
  • Negotiations
  • Working with municipalities
  • Handling HOA’s
  • And much, much more…

If you want to learn more about how to do your necessary due diligence on each and every deal you pursue, be to RSVP NOW and DO NOT MISS THIS EVENT!

RSVP Now!

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

RSVP NOW!
This is the one event you can’t afford to miss. Seating is limited!

Late Nite Networking After BIG Meeting


After the conclusion of the Atlanta REIA BIG Meeting (after 9:00PM), we will
be hanging out at the Hudson Grille for Late Nite Networking also known
as the “Meeting After the Meeting”. Stick around, have some dessert, a
drink, network and have fun with like-minded investors and real estate
professionals as we hang out late into the night!

Event Agenda*
6:30 PM: Networking, Haves and Wants & Introductions
7:00 PM: Information & Upcoming Events
7:30 PM: Prizes and Giveaways
7:35 PM: Main Presentation with Frank Iglesias
9:05 PM: Closing Comments & Late Nite Networking

*Please Note: Meeting agenda is subject to change.

RSVP Now!

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

See Atlanta REIA Events Calendar for More Events!
Mon, November 7th at 5PM @ Doubletree Hotel in Roswell
Atlanta REIA Main Meeting
& Vendor Trade Show
Nov 7th @ Doubletree Hotel, Roswell, GA
How to Find, Fund, Fix, & Flip Your Way Into Massive Profits
with Special Guest Don DeRosa

Atlanta REIA Members Can Attend at No Charge. This month,
Guests Can RSVP Online Now for $20 or Pay $25 at the Door.

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

RSVP Now!

Don DeRosaThe real estate market is on fire right now. There are so many money making opportunities right around every corner. Do you know this but don’t know where to get started to claim your profits? Have you already gotten started but need an extra bump to kick things into higher gear? Don’t sit back and watch all your friends get rich flipping houses. Get in on the action and get your house flipping business making the money that you deserve.

Don’t miss the Atlanta REIA Main Meeting on Thursday, November 7th at 6PM, where our special guest speaker, Don DeRosa, will be teaching all about rehabbing houses for massive profits. The meeting will take place at the Doubletree Hotel Roswell located at 1075 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA.

During his presentation, Don will teach you all about…

  • Where to get started
  • How to get the biggest “bang for your buck”
  • How to evaluate deals based on repair costs
  • How to find and manage good contractors
  • How to protect yourself from being taken advantage of
  • How much rehab you should do to a house
  • How to evaluate what repairs to be done
  • And much, much, more!

About Don DeRosa

Don is a seasoned investor who has completed many of his own profitable rehabs. Don is also a mentor and has taught many other investor how to successfully complete their own. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to get your house flipping business up and going quickly. You will learn a great deal of information about the entire rehab process.

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

RSVP Now!

All this is happening at the Atlanta REIA main meeting on Monday, November 7th at 5PM at the Doubletree Hotel Roswell located at 1075 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA.

As always, Atlanta REIA Members can attend the event at no charge and Non-Members can Register Online for $20 or pay $25.00 at the door. Be sure to bring your business cards and flyers and join us for an evening of real estate deals, vendors, networking, education and fun! See you there!

*Meeting Day Agenda
5:00 pm: Meeting-Before-the-Meeting with Don DeRosa
5:00 pm: Vendor Trade Show & Networking
6:15 pm: Updates & Announcements
6:30 pm: Haves & Wants Speed Marketing Session
7:00 pm: Networking Break
7:20 pm: Vendor Door Prizes & Giveaways
7:30 pm: Main Presentation with Don DeRosa
9:30 pm: Late Nite Networking at OTP Tap & Grill

*Please Note: Meeting agenda is subject to change.

5 Days & 4 Nights in CancunWIN A 4 NIGHT STAY IN CANCUN: All participants who attend the Atlanta REIA 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.

5:00 PM in Main Meeting Room
The High Tech Home Buyers Creative Deal Makers Subgroup
Nov 7th Meeting Before the Meeting
with Don DeRosa

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

Don DeRosaAre you spending money on marketing and not getting any deals? Are you able to take any lead and make a deal out of it? Do you know how to make multiple offers that actually get accepted? Are you using technology to your advantage? If the answer is “NO” to these questions then you MUST attend this subgroup meeting.

Would you like to learn how to structure deals so you can buy houses with little or none of your own cash and none of your own credit? 15 hours a week… That’s all you need! Imagine… taking any seller lead and being able to create a winning deal out of it… Making thousands of dollars where you thought there were none. No more wasted marketing dollars. No more wasted phone calls. No more wasted time.

Join Don DeRosa at the High Tech Home Buying Creative Deal Structuring Subgroup on Monday, November 7th from 5PM to 6PM at the Atlanta REIA Main Meeting at the Doubletree where he will be teaching about a wide variety of topics each month. Don will teach you about the state-of-the-art tools and techniques you’ll use to evaluate deals and figure out how to make them work – so you can work less and spend more time where you want, when you want and with whom you want.

Some topics Don will be teaching about include:

  • Using Apps on your iPad or other mobile device to evaluate deals on the go
  • Creative Techniques such as Wrap Around Mortgages, Sandwich Lease Options, Subject-To, Seller Financing, and more
  • How to be a transaction engineer.
  • How to be a problem solver.
  • And so much more…

Bring your deals and Don will walk through them step-by-step and he’ll show you how to easily evaluate the lead, determine your exit strategy, structure the deal, negotiate with the seller, and get the paperwork done in a snap.

Its an amazing time to be a real estate investor. Don’t look back 5 years from now and wish you had acted. Learn how to buy right… Learn to Make More and Work Less, Right Now!

5:00 PM in the Main Lobby
Monthly Vendor Trade Show

Dylon Ross with XfinityAt 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.

6:15 PM in the Main Meeting Room
What’s Happening at Atlanta REIA

Dustin GriffinStarting 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.

6:30 PM in the Main Meeting Room
Haves & Wants Marketing Session

Joe ThompsonAt approximately 6:30 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.

9:30 PM @ OTP Tap & Grill Roswell
Late Nite Networking After Meeting at
OTP Tap & Grill on Holcomb Bridge Rd

OTP Tap & Grill RoswellAfter the conclusion of the Atlanta REIA Main Meeting, we will be reconvening at 9:30 PM at OTP Tap & Grill Roswell located at 1475 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA for the Late Nite Networking and the “Meeting-After-The-Meeting”! There is no charge for Atlanta REIA Members or guests to attend Late Nite Networking, so bring a friend and head on down to Late Nite Networking and have a cold brew with us! Just be sure you order food and beverages from the restaurant and please tip their wait staff generously. When you get there, be sure to look for Joe Thompson who will be leading our Late Nite Networking.

Participating Meeting Vendors & Sponsors
Atlanta REIA Meeting Sponsor

American IRAAmerican IRA – The American IRA mission is to provide the highest level of customer service in the self-directed retirement industry.
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Trade Show Vendors
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Secured Investment Lending CorporationSecured Investment Lending – A licensed direct mortgage lender specializing in non-traditional hard money loans for non-owner occupied buy/fix sell properties or rental properties throughout the GA and FL. Read More>>

Advanta IRA AdministrationAdvanta 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>>

Networth Realty of Atlanta, LLCNetworth 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>>

Auction.comAuction.com – The nation’s leading online real estate marketplace, having sold over $34 billion in real estate assets. Auction.com’s mission is to provide the most trusted online real estate marketplace, making transactions easier and more transparent. Read More >>

The Small Business AdvisorThe 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>>

Equitable ConsultingEquitable Consulting – Investors, wether you have a short term or long term plan, “fix & flip” or “buy & hold”, individual units or entire portfolios, Equitable Consulting is your resource at every step. Read More >>

Halperin Lyman, LLCHalperin 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>>

Commercial Realty ExpertsCommercial Realty Experts – Our Team utilizes the latest information technologies, market research, and business strategies to move real estate quickly, or satisfy your particular buying needs. Read More>>

Lima One Capital, LLCLima 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>>

CRS DataCRS 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>>

Financial Solutions Trust

Frank Iglesias – Working with Houses and VAs

Lending One

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Legal Shield

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Wed, October 26th @ 7PM ET on GoToWebinar.com
Beginning Investors Group Online

Generating Buyer & Seller Leads with Low Tech Guerilla Marketing Strategies & Techniques

A Live Webinar with Dustin Griffin
Oct 26th @ 7PM on GoToWebinar.com

No Charge to Attend Online for Members or Guests!
Register @ bigonline.atlantareia.com

Beginning Investors Group Online (BIGO)As a new or “new again” investor, are you generating enough motivated buyer and seller leads each month to survive and thrive in today’s competitive real estate market? Are you generating at least 20-40 leads per month from your marketing efforts? If you’re not generating this many leads or more, you should join us for our next BIG Meeting to learn how to generate all the motivated buyer and seller leads you can handle.

Dustin GriffinDustin Griffin will be speaking at BIG Online on Wednesday, October 26th at 7PM ET on many of the Guerilla Marketing Strategies and Techniques that he and other successful real estate investors use to generate a steady flow of leads for their real estate investing businesses. You will learn:

  • What is Marketing vs Guerilla Marketing?
  • How can one dominate their local market online and offline on a budget?
  • Marketing in 7 Easy Steps
  • Multiple ways to consistently market your business
  • 5 Rules for Marketing
  • And much more…

New Investors, DO NOT MISS THIS EVENT if you want to learn how to generate motivated buyer and seller leads! Join us and learn how you can generate all the leads you can handle with a little time, effort, creativity and a relatively low budget. Register now and join us on Wednesday, October 26th at 7:00 PM ET.

No Charge to Attend ONLINE for Members or Guests!

Register Now!

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Thu, October 27th @ 11:30 AM in Sandy Springs, GA
Commercial & Multi-Family Group
With Steve Brown & Bill Ham

Atlanta REIA Members Attend for NO CHARGE and Guests for Only $5 at the Door.
Guests can join Atlanta REIA for Only $100/year and Attend for NO CHARGE!

Bill Ham & Steve Brown Join us this month on Thursday, October 27th at 11:30AM at the 5 Seasons Brewing located at 5600 Roswell Rd, hosted by Steve Brown and Bill Ham.

Join us at the 5 Seasons Prado, 5600 Roswell Road Sandy Springs, GA 30342 on October 27th at 11:30am. Our group meets every month on the 4th Thursday at this location and time. At the end of each meeting Steve Brown and Bill Ham will tell about one big mistake they have made in their real estate carriers. We call this the “Gotcha” minute. Lear from our mistakes (and get some laughs too).

Commercial & Multi-Family Real Estate GroupThe Atlanta REIA Commercial & Multi-Family Real Estate Group is an educational, networking and call to action subgroup, led by Steve Brown and Bill Ham that is designed to help real estate investors take their investments to the next level by successfully investing in commercial real estate. You will meet the experts and the behind the scenes players in the game of commercial real estate investing. Come join us and learn to invest in commercial real estate for fun and extreme profits.

The group meets on the 4th Thursday of each month from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the 5 Seasons Brewing located at 5600 Roswell Rd (map). Please note that the Commercial & Multi-Family Real Estate Group meets just prior to the Have’s and Wants Meeting which is from 1:30 PM until 3:30 PM. So please come enjoy both of these back to back meetings and get the most out of your day!

Atlanta REIA Members Please RSVP on Meetup.com

Atlanta REIA Members Please RSVP on Meetup.com

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Mon, Oct 17th @ 6:30 PM – Hudson Grille, Sandy Springs, GA
The Beginning Investors Group
How To Make All Your Closings Go Smoothly From Start To Finish
with Attorney Fred Kross
Atlanta REIA Members Can Attend at No Charge.
Guests Pay $15 Online or $20 at the Door. RSVP Now!

Fred KrossThe Beginning Investors Group (BIG) is an educational and networking group 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 get back in the game.

Each month we bring in local and national real estate experts to teach new investors how to survive and thrive in our ever changing economy and real estate market. The entire purpose of this group is to help new investors get their first deal and help new again investors get their next deal.

This month, Attorney Fred Kross will be our special guest and expert speaker on Monday, October 17th at 6:30PM at the Hudson Grille located at 6317 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs, GA. At this meeting, Fred is going to take the mystery out of real estate closings and teach you have to have a smooth closing from start to finish whether you are buying or selling real estate!

Fred will cover:

  • The closing process
  • Contracts and paperwork
  • Closing using Trusts
  • Title searches
  • Seasoning issues
  • Settlement statements
  • Dry closings
  • Assignments and Double Closings
  • Subject-To and other creative transactions
  • Liens and other title issues
  • And much more…

If you want to learn more about the closing process and how to make your closings go as smoothly as possible on all your deals, be to RSVP NOW and DO NOT MISS THIS EVENT!

Just so you know, over the years, Fred Kross has been a real estate
appraiser, a real estate agent and finally an attorney since 1998, so he really knows his stuff. In 2006, he opened his own firm and has been concentrating on real estate closings (residential and commercial, short sales, reo sales, investor transactions, owner financing), foreclosures, contracts, probate, and consumer bankruptcy (Chapter 7 and Chapter 13). Come join us at the meeting, get to know Fred better and consider adding him to your real estate investing dream team.

RSVP Now!

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

RSVP NOW!
This is the one event you can’t afford to miss. Seating is limited!

Late Nite Networking After BIG Meeting


After the conclusion of the Atlanta REIA BIG Meeting (after 9:00PM), we will
be hanging out at the Hudson Grille for Late Nite Networking also known
as the “Meeting After the Meeting”. Stick around, have some dessert, a
drink, network and have fun with like-minded investors and real estate
professionals as we hang out late into the night!

Event Agenda*
6:30 PM: Networking, Haves and Wants & Introductions
7:00 PM: Information & Upcoming Events
7:30 PM: Prizes and Giveaways
7:35 PM: Main Presentation with Fred Kross
9:05 PM: Closing Comments & Late Nite Networking

*Please Note: Meeting agenda is subject to change.

About the Beginning Investors Group (BIG)

Beginning Investors GroupBIG is an educational and networking special interest group, hosted by 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.

RSVP Now!

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

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