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• Bill Cook
• Bill Ham
• Bob Massey
• Chris Littleton
• Craig Halperin
• Deborah Harris
• Don DeRosa
• Dustin Griffin
• Dyches Boddiford
• Erven Kimble
• Gordon Catts
• Jeff Nix
• Jim Hitt
• Joe Thompson
• John Maurer
• Karen Bershad
• Kathy Kennebrook
• Kim Cook
• Kimberlee Frank
• Larry Harbolt
• Leslie Mathis
• Mark Galey
• Mark Jackson
• Michael Vazquez
• Pete Youngs
• Robyn Thompson
• Rock Shukoor
• Russ Hiner
• Tony Pearl

The Haves and Wants Speed Marketing Session is a new 30 minute session of the Atlanta REIA Main Monthly Meeting that starts at 6:00 PM sharp on the first Monday of the month and is hosted by Joe Thompson. The purpose of this marketing session is to help facilitate deals by giving our members the opportunity to quickly market things they HAVE and no longer want and to find things they WANT but don’t yet have. We will be video recording these session and listing the replays below for 24/7 playback to help you market your Haves & Wants throughout the month.

Here’s what you need to know to participate in the live Haves & Wants Speed Marketing Session each month at our Main Meeting:

1. You must be an Atlanta REIA Member to participate.
2. Participation is first come, first serve. Show up to the meeting early (5:30 PM recommended) to get on our participant list since speaking spots are limited due to our 30 minute time limit.
3. Bring a single flyer with big, bold letters including your Name, Phone & Email as well as your Haves and Wants. We will digitally project your flyer up on the big screen, so avoid fine print that will be difficult for the audience to read.
4. You need to be prepared to quickly address your haves, wants and contact information since you will only have 30 seconds to one minute depending on the number of participants.
5. Remember, you can bring business cards and additional flyers with more detailed information for display on the flyer table and for further discussion during the networking session.

We reserve the right to change these procedures at any time and for any reason at our sole and absolute discretion.

DISCLAIMER: Atlanta REIA does NOT pre-qualify, evaluate, endorse, guarantee or warranty any particular deal, service, company, or person. We recommend you perform your own due diligence and seek appropriate legal, accounting, or other professional advice before making any investment.

A special thanks goes out to Joe Thompson for hosting this session and to Alan McDonald for producing the video for this session.

Atlanta Real Estate Investors Alliance (Atlanta REIA) is a real estate investors association dedicated to the highest level of professionalism and integrity. Whether you have been investing in real estate for years or are just getting started, Atlanta REIA’s mission is your real estate investing success.

In order to achieve this mission, we provide our members with affordable, quality real estate investing education; frequent networking opportunities with other real estate professionals and service providers; and community outreach programs to help build, renovate and repair homes for needy Atlanta families.

Atlanta REIA has 2 Types of Memberships
Click either link below for more information on each type

1. Memberships for Individuals & Couples (Starting at $150/year)
2. Memberships for Businesses (Starting at $200/year)

Atlanta REIA Membership Has Its Advantages!

Atlanta REIA provides its members with many benefits including, but not limited to, the following which changes from time to time:

• The Profit Newsletter – Atlanta REIA’s digital, interactive newsletter is designed to keep our members updated on all the ups and downs of the real estate market; changing laws, rules and regulations; the latest real estate investing techniques, strategies; vendors and suppliers serving the real estate industry; and all the events and happenings going on at Atlanta REIA each month and much, much more.
• Atlanta REIA Main Monthly Meeting – Our Main Atlanta REIA Monthly Meetings is held on the 1st Monday of each month at 5:30 PM at the W Hotel Atlanta Perimeter located at 111 Perimeter Center West in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Atlanta REIA North Monthly Meeting – This is an Atlanta REIA Subchapter, led by Dustin Griffin, that meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM at 1960 Skylar Hill Dr, Suite D in Buford, Georgia.
• Atlanta REIA South Monthly Meeting – This is an Atlanta REIA Subchapter, led by Reggie Jackson and Gordon Catts, that meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM at Ryan’s Restaurant located at 5425 North Henry Blvd in Stockbridge, Georgia.
• Atlanta REIA West Monthly Meeting – This is an Atlanta REIA Subchapter, led by Leslie Mathis, that meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 6:30 PM at the Cherokee Cattle Company located at 2710 Canton Road in Marietta, Georgia.
• Beginning Investors Group (BIG) – This is an educational and networking group for new investors, led by Alan McDonald, is meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM at Chef Rob’s Caribbean Cafe located at 5920 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs, GA.
• Haves and Wants Meeting – This is a weekly real estate investor brainstorming and deal making jam session, led by Joe Thompson, that meets at 5 Seasons Brewing located at 5600 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
• Creative Deal Structuring (CDS) – This is an educational and networking group, led by Russ Hiner, that meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 7 PM at the Whitehall Tavern located at 2391 Peachtree Rd NE in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Movers and Shakers – This is an educational and networking group for intermediate and advanced investors, led by Gordon Catts, that meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at the 5 Seasons Brewing located at 3655 Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta, Georgia.
• Cash Cows Commercial Real Estate Group – This is an educational and networking group, led by Steve Brown, that meets on the 4th Thursday of the month at 11:30 AM at 5 Seasons Brewing located at 5600 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
• I Love Marketing Group – This is an educational and networking group for business owners interested in improving their marketing efforts, led by Rock Shukoor, that meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM at Social Vinings located at 3621 Vinings Slope SE in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Spanish Investors Networking Group (SING) – This is an educational and networking group for Spanish speaking investors, led by Michael Vazquez, that meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM at Taco Depot located at 4788 Sugarloaf Pkwy, #107 in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
• Mobile Real Estate Rockstars Group – This is an educational and networking group, led by Don DeRosa, for real estate investors, entrepreneurs and professionals who want to leverage mobile technology that meets once per quarter at 3:00 PM at Total Wine & More located at 124 Perimeter Center W, in Atlanta, GA.
• Short Sale & Foreclosure Group (SSF) – This is a networking and educational group, led by Bob Massey, that meets once per quarter at 3:00 PM at Total Wine & More located at 124 Perimeter Center W, in Atlanta, GA.
• Small Business Group (SBG) – This is an educational and networking group for real estate entrepreneurs and small business owners, led by Karen Bershad, that meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month, once per quarter, at 3:30 PM at the 5 Seasons Brewing located at 5600 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
• Cashflow Players Group – This is a networking group, led by Alan McDonald, that plays Robert Kiyosaki’s educational Cashflow 101 and 202 board games on the 1st Sunday of each month at The Secrets Factory located at 2030 Powers Ferry Rd SE, STE 440 in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Note Buyers Group (NBG) – This is an educational and networking group, led by Tom Boyer, that is designed to teach real estate investors how to buy and sell the mortgage notes that meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month 6:30 PM at the Olive Garden located at 2467 Cobb Parkway SE in Smyrna, Georgia.
• Gwinnett Investors Group (Fish Club) – This is an educational and networking group, led by Aaron McGinnis, that meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7 PM at the Red Lobster Seafood Restaurant located at 2055 Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth, Georgia.
• Monthly Online Meetings & Webcasts – Atlanta REIA is offers a series of monthly online meetings and webcasts to keep you updated, informed and educated in between live, in-person meetings. Each month we will be bringing in a variety of local and national real estate experts to inform, train and entertain you on a variety of hot real estate investing topics. Atlanta REIA Members can watch our Webcast Replaysof these webcasts on our website 24/7/365 and download webcasts to their PC, iPod or iPad for playback on-the-go.
  • Real Estate Business Opportunities Webcast – Twice per month we bring in local and national real estate industry experts with a product, service, training or business opportunity to present to you for your information and consideration. This webcast is designed to expose you to a variety of real estate investing opportunities to help you dramatically expand your real estate business.
  • What’s Hot in Real Estate Investing – Once per month we bring in local and national real estate industry experts to tell us what’s hot, what’s not and how to make money investing in real estate right now! Whether you are a new or seasoned investor, this webcast training series is designed to expose you to a wide variety of traditional and cutting edge real estate investing techniques that you can use to make substantial amounts of money in today’s real estate market.
  • Evening with a Real Estate Expert – Once per month we bring in local and national real estate industry experts for an interactive exchange of ideas, information and questions and answers on a wide variety of real estate investing topics. Whether you are new to investing or have been doing it for years, this webcast training series is designed to expose you to a wide variety of real estate industry experts and give you an opportunity to hear what they do and ask them questions and get straight answers.
  • Super Smart Technology Webcast – Once per month, Dustin Griffin teaches you how to take your real estate investing business to a whole new level using the latest, cutting edge real estate tools and techniques. You will learn how to use technology, automation and and delegation so you you can work smarter, not harder and earn far more money by working less.
• Late Nite Networking Events – Our Late Nite Networking Meetups are a great place to expand your contacts, network with your friends and have a great time. Unlike other network groups that meet early in the morning or during the business day, we’re a little different… we meet late in the evening and stay up even later! Several of these networking events are preceded by an educational meeting so you can show up early and learn and stay late and network.
• Weekend Workshops and Seminars – Atlanta REIA holds and sponsors a variety of real estate workshops and seminars each month for Atlanta real estate investors and other real estate professionals. Be sure to check out our events calendarfor the latest training dates.
  • Internet Marketing Workshop – This workshop is designed to teach attendee how to establish a strong Internet presence, get your websites, pages and profiles to the top of the major search engines quickly and to generate all the leads they can handle using the power of the Internet. This class covers Search Engine Optimization, Search Engine Marketing, websites, blogging, social networking, social bookmarking, online videos, RSS Feeds and much more.
  • Social Networking Workshop – This workshop is designed to teach attendees how to network with other people and businesses online in order to promote themselves, their business and Atlanta REIA online using various social networking tools such as AtlantaREIA.com, blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google and much more.
  • More Atlanta REIA Workshops & Seminars…
• Fuller Center Volunteer Opportunities – Atlanta REIA is proud to be partners with the Fuller Center of Atlanta and assisting them in building, renovating and repairing homes for needy Atlanta families. Our members gain hands-on renovation experience while helping some of Atlanta’s neediest families and communities.
• Get Big Discounts – Members can get big discounts on training workshops and seminars as well as products and services from local and national vendors such as Home Depot, Lowe’s, Sun Belt Tool Rentals, Sherwin Williams, Sears Commercial, Sprint /Nextel, Rent Fast, Build a Sign and many more.
• Get Paid Up to $150 with our Atlanta REIA Goodwill Ambassador Program – Now, for a limited time only, Atlanta REIA members can serve as Goodwill Ambassadors for our organization and get paid up to $150 for new member referrals.
• Get Your Family Involved – Members can add additional family members from the same household to their membership plan for up to 50% off.
• Business Member Marketing Opportunities – Atlanta REIA Business Members get additional benefit over and above individual members. Business Members get the opportunity to market their business at our monthly meetings, special interest groups, networking events, webcasts as well as on our Atlanta REIA websites.
• Member Only Downloads & Bonuses – When you join Atlanta REIA, you can download these FREE Downloads and Bonuses in our Member Only Area. These bonuses are subject to change at any time for any reason.
  1. Duncan Wierman’s Online Lead Finder Software – Get the latest version of Duncan Wierman’s Online Lead Finder that allows you to scrape various websites for leads and call or email them back.
  2. Andy Heller’s 2 eBooks on “6 1/2 Ways to Conserve Cash When Buying Houses” & “10 Ways to Buy Low”
  3. Don DeRosa’s eBook on “Private Money: How to Get it Without Asking For It”
  4. Pete Young’s eBook on “How To: Find It, Buy It, Fix It, Sell It & Make A Fortune”
  5. Kathy Kennebrook’s eBook on “No Nonsense Marketing Success Strategies For the Real Estate Investor”
  6. Kathy Kennebrook’s eBook on “Real Estate Principles – Your Personal Path to Prosperity”
  7. Ron LeGrand’s Training eCourse on “5 Steps to Success of Buying and Selling Houses with No Money or Credit”
  8. Super Smart Standard Home Buying & Selling Websites ($995 value, your’s FREE. Reduced monthly fees apply when activated)
  9. Jeff Kaller’s eBook on “9 Deals Done in 9 Days”.
  10. Bill Cook & Dyches Boddiford Articles – A few of Bill’s favorite articles from early 2011 that were not posted on AtlantaREIA.com.
  11. Than Merrill’s Flipping Houses Manifesto on “How to Build Wealth in Real Estate by Flipping Houses”.
  12. Than Merrill’s MP3 Audio on “Building a 6 Figure Real Estate Business”.
  13. Jon Steingraber’s Training Video called “168 Hours in Your Week” on goal setting and time management.
  14. Rock Shukoor’s ebook entitled “Go Mobile Now or Die!”
  15. Robyn Thompson’s Audio Download #1 entitled “How to Wholesale REOs”
  16. Robyn Thompson’s Audio Download #2 entitled “How to Buy Winning Properties and Avoid the Losers”
  17. Ron LeGrand’s eBook entitled “How To Be A Quick Turn Real Estate Millionnaire In A Bad Economy”
  18. Ron LeGrand’s Audio Training on “How To Make A Fortune In Foreclosures In A Slow Real Estate Market”
  19. The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles – This book, published over a 100 years ago, preceded “Think and Grow Rich” by Napolean Hill and was the a major inspiration for Rhonda Byrne’s bestselling book and film “The Secret”.
  20. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill – While the title implies that this book deals with how to get rich, the author explains that the philosophy taught in the book can be used to help people succeed in all lines of work and to do or be almost anything they want.
  21. Dave Lindal’s eBook & 2 MP3 Audios on “Massive Passive Income Creator”, “Understanding Market Cycles” and “Conversations with Students”.
• And more! We will constantly be updating our member benefits!

Become an Atlanta REIA Member Today!

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PLEASE NOTE: For the most recent list of meetings and when they meet, be sure to check out our Atlanta REIA Calendar.

Atlanta REIA Main Monthly Meeting (Atlanta)

The Main Atlanta REIA Monthly Meeting is held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 5:00 PM at City of Light, 3125 Presidential Pkwy, Atlanta, GA. This is our Main Atlanta REIA Meeting for the month. There will be Late Night Networking at the “meeting after the meeting” starting after 9:30 PM at a nearby restaurant immediately after the Main Meeting. Read More >>

Beginning Investors Group Online (Online Webinar)

The Beginning Investors Group Online (BIGO) is an online educational 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, on the 4th Tuesday at 7PM ET on Zoom Webinar, 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. Read More >>

High Tech Homebuying Creative Deal Structuring (Atlanta)

The High Tech Homebuying Creative Deal Structuring (aka “The Meeting Before the Meeting) is an educational and networking group for real estate investors and entrepreneurs who want to leverage creative deal structuring techniques along with technology to be more competitive, do more deals and be more profitable. This meeting takes place once per month at 5PM just before the Atlanta REIA Main Meeting in the same location. Read More >>

Onsite Renovation Group (Atlanta Metro Area)

The Onsite Renovation Group (ORG), led by Don DeRosa and Dustin Griffin, is an educational and networking group for both new and seasoned investors that focuses on the acquisition, renovation and retail resale (fix and flip) or rental (buy and hold) of single and multi family residential homes. The Onsite Group meets on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month at NOON at an active renovation site, build site or rental property which will vary from month to month and be announced prior to the meeting on Atlanta REIA Calendar. Read More >>

Property Protege Group (Atlanta & Buford)

The Property Protege Group (PPG) is an exclusive, private annual membership and group coaching program that is designed to complement your training and give you hands-on experience to advance your goals in building wealth through real estate investing. The group offers countless investor resources and gives you and access to other like-minded investors and mentors. PPG meets weekly in person and on Facebook Live and is for PPG Members Only. However, non-PPG members can attend their first meeting at no charge to check it out. Read More >>

Atlanta REIA East (Stone Mountain)

The Atlanta REIA East Monthly Meeting, aka “Flipping Gwinnett” is a NEW Atlanta REIA Subgroup lead by Scott Sekulow the “Flipping Rabbi” and is held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM at 2300 W Park Pl. Blvd in Stone Mountain, GA. Atlanta REIA embers can attend at no charge and non-members pay $10 at the door. Read More >>

Savannah REIA (Savannah)

Savannah Real Estate Investors Alliance (Savannah REIA) is an educational and networking group led by Aislee Jackson that focuses on creative real estate investing techniques and networking opportunities. Savannah REIA meets on 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM. Atlanta REIA Members can attend Savannah REIA at no charge with a valid Atlanta REIA membership card. Read More >>

Chattanooga REIA (Chatanooga, TN)

Chattanooga Real Estate Investors Alliance (Chattanooga REIA) is an educational and networking group led by Randy Shelly and Alan McDonald that focuses on creative real estate investing techniques and networking opportunities in the Greater Chattanooga Area. Chattanooga REIA meets on 1st Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM. Atlanta REIA Members can attend Chattanooga REIA at no charge with a valid Atlanta REIA membership card. Read More >>

Beginning Investors Group (Sandy Springs)

The 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 just getting back into the game once more. If you are a new investor and don’t know where to start or don’t want to learn how to invest on your own, this is the perfect group for you. Read More >>

Shark Tank Atlanta (Sandy Springs)

The Atlanta Real Estate Investors SHARK TANK is new group for active real estate investors who want to get together once a month to buy, sell, trade and pitch deals, network, market, have fun and make deals happen! Shark Tank is held on the 1st Monday of each month at 6:00 PM at the Hudson Grille located at 6317 Roswell Rd NE, Sandy Springs, GA. Bring your deals to pitch! Read More >>

Atlanta REIA South (College Park)

The Atlanta REIA South Monthly Meeting is lead by Gordon Catts and is held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM at Club E located at 3707 Main Street, College Park, GA. Members can attend at no charge and non-members pay $5 at the door. Show up at 6:00 PM to eat and network before the meeting begins. Read More >>

Atlanta REIA West (Marietta)

The Atlanta REIA West Monthly Meeting is held on the 4th Monday of each month the Cherokee Cattle Company restaurant located at 2710 Canton Road in Marietta, GA. There is currently a $10.00 cover charge for non-members to attend this event. Show up at 6:30 PM to eat and network before the meeting officially starts at 7:00 PM. Read More >>

Mountain REIA (Cumming)

Mountain REIA is a new educational and networking group led by Gordon Catts that brings in local, active investors and to provide information and education in a low or no-sales environment. Mountain REIA meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM at the Golden Corral located at 2025 Market Place Blvd in Cumming, Georgia. Read More >>

Flipping Atlanta Weekly Meeting (Midtown Atlanta)

Flipping Atlanta is an educational and networking experience led by Roger Blankenship of Flipping America that focuses on your needs such as… deal flow, funding, contractors, resources, challenges, information, technology, and application. Flipping Atlanta meets every Thursday at 6:30 PM at City Tap located at 848 Peachtree St NE in Midtown Atlanta, GA. Atlanta REIA Members can attend for free with a valid Atlanta REIA membership card. Read More >>

Vacation & Short-Term Rental Investors Group (Sandy Springs)

The Vacation & Short-Term Rental Investors Group is lead by Richard Munroe and is held on the 2nd Tuesday at 1PM at Taco Mac Prado, 5600 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs, GA. This group is for those already actively in the short-term rental business, as well as those who are just getting started, to network and share ideas, discuss best practices for your rentals as well as actively discussing and participating in legislative issues that are impacting this growing industry. Read More>>

Creative Dealmakers Lunch (Midtown)

Creative Dealmakers Lunch is an educational and networking lunch meeting led by Roger Blankenship of Flipping America. Come join us to find deals, sell deals, get answers to your investing questions, meet other investors, grow your real estate business and learn more about real estate and creative deal structuring techniques. Creative Dealmakers Lunch every Wednesday at 11:30AM at Baraonda Ristorante & Bar located at 710 Peachtree St NE in Midtown Atlanta, GA. Atlanta REIA Members can attend for free with a valid Atlanta REIA membership card. Read More >>

Haves & Wants Weekly Meeting (Sandy Springs)

The Haves and Wants Meeting is a weekly real estate investor brainstorming and deal making jam session led by Joe Thompson that is held at the Hudson Grille located at 6317 Roswell Rd NE, Sandy Springs, GA. They meet EVERY Thursday at 1:30 PM except for major holidays. Read More >>

Commercial & Multi-Family Real Estate Group (Sandy Springs)

The Commercial & Multi-Family Real Estate Group is an educational, networking and call to action subgroup, led by Steve Brown and Bill Ham for new, intermediate and advanced investors with a serious interest in purchasing commercial real estate. The group meets on the 4th Thursday of the month at 11:30 AM at the Hudson Grille located at 6317 Roswell Rd NE, Sandy Springs, GA. Read More >>