Archive for November, 2011

Preparing for a Foreclosure Auction

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

Georgia Foreclosure AuctionHave you ever wondered how the foreclosure process works in Georgia?  Kim and I started bidding at foreclosure auctions back in 1995.  From then to now, we’ve bought a lot of foreclosure properties.  More importantly, we’ve learned which properties NOT to buy!

In Georgia, the foreclosure auction is held on the first Tuesday of each month in front of each county’s courthouse.  Georgia Code says the auction is to be held “before the courthouse doors.”  Since there are usually steps leading up to the courthouse doors, we use the term “bidding on the steps.” Read More→

Hiring a Property ManagerA local real estate investor, who owns more than 20 single-family rental homes, came up to the ranch earlier today.  We sat by the fire and discussed whether he should hire a property management company or continue managing his rentals himself.

He loves his rental properties.  More precisely, he loves the mailbox money his rentals provide him and his family.  Problem is, he’s in his fifties and is tired of managing the properties himself.  He wants the freedom to come and go as he pleases.

For the record, this desire for freedom strikes many landlords as they enter their fifties and sixties.  It also strikes folks who own rental property and get transferred to another state.  What do they do – sell their rental, or keep it and let someone else manage it? Read More→

Flip This HouseAs a valued Atlanta REIA Member or Guest, I wanted to let you know that there are only one day left to get registered for the “Real Estate Insiders Summit” taking place in Atlanta starting on Friday, November 11th through Sunday, November 13th. If you haven’t registered I highly suggest you do as there are only a handful of seats left.

A very good friend of mine, Than Merrill from A&E’s hit TV show, “Flip this House” is putting on the event and we are a sponsor. Than is an extremely successful wholesaler & rehabber and this year he has already bought and sold over over 100+ properties using a real estate business model that is an absolutely great way to make money on deals here in Atlanta.   

In fact, right now we have SO MANY of his students are killing it right now in many different areas of the country. Take Steve Hall for example. He came to the training Than had in San Mateo and last year he made over $500,000 flipping properties after attending this event not too long ago. This isn’t hype, this is reality and if you are willing to put in a few hours a month learning this business you will be amazed at not only how much money you make, but also how this business can give you the freedom to live life on your terms. Check out the details here and get registered below…

PLEASE NOTE: The special price below is good for you and one guest!

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Than Merrill & Jon SteingraberIf you are interested in making quick money “Wholesaling” properties our Training Opportunities Webcast replay with Than Merrill & Jon Steingraber from A&E’s “Flip this House” on “How to Make Money Wholesaling Real Estate – A No B.S. Discussion on What Current Opportunities are BEST in Today’s Market.”

Than and Jon wholesale a ton of houses each month. In fact, they make more money wholesaling houses than they do renovating and flipping houses. On this webcast, they are going to show you exactly how they run their business as well as how you can get started making money wholesaling distressed properties right here in Atlanta. They are alsogoing to go through exactly how they generates all their seller and buyer leads for these wholesale deals. This is the key to the business and exactly what you need to know in order to be successful. Read More→

Learn from the stars of A&E’s “Flip this House”
in the Atlanta Area from November 11th – 13th, 2011

Dear Friend,

Do you want to take advantage of one of the best times in history to make money buying and selling distressed Real Estate right here in the Atlanta area?

Would you like to learn how to invest in real estate in the next 60 days flipping properties even if you have no money and zero experience? How would it feel if you could do this month after month, like clockwork, because you spent just a few days learning a Real Estate business model that has made millions of dollars for people around the country?

If, you answered yes, the “Real Estate Insiders Summit” is being held in the Atlanta area. This is a one time event!

This exclusive event has sessions designed for beginners and seasoned professionals who have been in the business for decades.

As you know the Real Estate market has drastically changed over the past three years and it is vitally important that everyone understand that techniques that worked even just a few years ago have become totally obsolete. That’s why this SUMMIT is so important to your future success.

Register Now!

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What's Happening at Atlanta REIAThis week is another great week of training and networking at Atlanta REIA. Monday is our main meeting with Jon Steingraber on wholesaling houses for huge profits. Wednesday is the Creative Financing Group Meeting with real estate attorney, John Maurer. Thursday is the Haves & Wants Meeting followed later that evening by an online Workshop on Social Networking for Business. Then on Friday, November 11th through Sunday, November 13th is the Real Estate Insiders Summit in Atlanta. Read More→

Super Smart High Tech Home Buying & Selling WorkshopOn November 1, 2011, Dustin Griffin hosted the 5th installment of the Super Smart High Tech Home Buying & Selling Workshop Series for 2011 which is being held online and recorded for 24/7 playback for Atlanta REIA Members. In Part 5 of this workshop, Dustin gave attendees a general overview of the Super Smart Buy Site Back Office and Lead Management System and covered many of the basic and advanced features, benefits and available upgrades. Dustin will go into much greater detail on many of these Back Office features in future workshop sessions. Anyone can attend this live workshop series for FREE by registering here and Atlanta REIA Members can login here and watch the Workshop Replay below. Read More→

Atlanta REIA Main Meeting
& Vendor Trade Show
Monday, November 7, 2011 @ 5:30 PM
Atlanta Perimeter Hotel & Suites @ 111 Perimeter Center W
Members Can Bring a Guest at No Charge this Month!
Unaccompanied Guests Can Attend for Only $10
“How to Wholesale Real Estate & Make $10,000 to $45,000+ in the Next Few Months”
with Special Guest, Jon Steingraber

Than Merrill & Jon SteingraberJon Steingraber, one of Than Merrill’s partners who is the star of A&E’s hit TV show “Flip This House”, will be our special guest speaker at our Atlanta REIA Main Monthly Meeting on Monday, November 7, 2011. Jon and Than have worked together for five years and during that time frame they have bought and sold over 550+ properties in the past 8 years and is currently buying and selling between 8 and 10 properties every month.

At the meeting, Jon is going to teach you how to get your first wholesale deal done within a 90 day time frame, even if you are new to the business. Jon is also going to teach you how he and Than are Wholesaling over a 100 properties a year, the systems they use to automate their entire business and more importantly he will teach you how you get can started wholesaling real estate and bring in between $10,000 to $45,000+ per deal with just a few hours of your time each week.

PLEASE NOTE: Jon and Than are giving everyone who attends the meeting a FREE copy of their Audio Training CD on “Building a 6 Figure Real Estate Business”.

Than Merrill & Jon Steingraber Video

Jon is going to break down every aspect of his current business from:

  • How to find the most profitable Real Estate deals
  • What marketing strategies bring in the most profitable deals and give you the largest ROI
  • How to actually get REO offers accepted by the banks at the prices you want
  • How to analyze deals and structure contracts properly so you minimize your risk and maximize your upside as an investor
  • What paperwork you need to use to protect yourself in wholesale transactions
  • How to build a dominant online presence for your real estate business in the next few months
  • How to build a massive buyers list using social media
  • How to find all the cash buyers in your area who are actively buying deals from wholesalers
  • How to structure contracts when you sell so you are protected
  • How to finance your wholesale and rehab deals using private lenders
  • How to manage your whole business with just a few hours committed each week
  • How to build a business that will literally run itself.
  • And more!
MEETING AGENDA FOR NOV 7, 2011
5:00 pm: Vendor & Event Setup
5:30 pm: Doors Open, Trade Show Begins, Networking
6:15 pm: Haves & Wants Speed Marketing Session
7:00 pm: Updates & Announcements
7:30 pm: Guest Speaker, Jon Steingrabber on Wholesaling
9:15 pm: Late Nite Networking @ Perimeter Tilted Kilt
Just a Few of the Vendors in Attendance

Solutions Realty NetworkSolutions 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.
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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.
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Atlanta Carpet ServicesAtlanta 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.
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SafeGuard CommunitiesSafeGuard Communities – A real estate investment company providing turn key real estate solutions for individuals who want to invest in quality, cash flowing, single family homes.
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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.
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Fuller Center for Housing of Greater AtlantaFuller 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.
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Alpha Dog InvestmentsAlpha Dog Investments – We are a private investment group with 14 years experience who buys houses regardless of price, condition or location and help solve your real estate problem. Read More→

  • Air Conditioning Experts, Inc
  • Vacant Investment Protection
  • Simply Amazing Staging Atlanta
  • Met Life

Ron LeGrandMy good friend and mentor, Ron LeGrand, the Nation’s Leading Quick Turn Real Estate Expert, has invited you to join him at his new Fast Track to Wealth Seminar on November 5th in Atlanta, GA to help you discover that right now is the best opportunity to make an obscene amount of money in real estate and how you can be a part of it. Atlanta REIA Members and Guests can register to attend for FREE while seats are still available!

We are in the “Perfect Storm”, contrary to what you hear on the news, because unusual chains of events have come together to create an economic climate for real estate investors, both beginners and seasoned pros, like Ron has never seen in his 27 years in the experience. If you don’t take action now, and get on the bandwagon, the greatest opportunity to create wealth on The Fast Track may pass you by before you even know what happened.

Register Now!

Ron promises this 1-day Fast Track Event will be a career-changing one, and from what I know of him, it will be. These are a few of the things he has told me you’ll be learning Read More→