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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.
Pretty Houses vs Ugly Houses Webinar
Posted on November 11, 2014 byA Webinar with Russ Hiner
Wed, November 18th at 8PM ET
On Tuesday, November 18th at 8PM ET, Russ Hiner, an active investor, coach and mentor in the areas of real estate and creative financing will be hosting a webinar to discuss “Investing in Pretty Houses vs Ugly Houses” and which is right for you. Click here to Register Now!
This Pretty House vs Ugly House Webinar 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.
We look forward to seeing you on the webinar!
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!
Friday Night Real Estate Investor Social Event in Buford, GA
Posted on November 11, 2014 byFriday Night Real Estate Investor
Social Event in Buford, GA
with Rock Shukoor & Russ Hiner
We wanted to personally invite you to our first, invitation only, Friday Night Real Estate Investor Social this Friday, November 21st, at our Atlanta REIA North Office in Buford from 7:00 to 9:30 PM.
Our office is located at 1960 Skylar Hill Dr, Suite D, Buford, GA 30518 just a few miles west of the Mall of Georgia. CIick here for a map.
This event is being sponsored by Atlanta REIA, Russ Hiner & Rock Shukoor who will provide snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. However, this is a “Bring Your Own Beverage (BYOB)” event so you are encouraged to bring your favorite beverages and enough to share.
Who? You, Atlanta REIA, Russ Hiner, Rock Shukoor, friends and fellow REI’s
What? Friday Night Real Estate Investor Social Event
When? Friday, November 21st from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Where? 1960 Skylar Hill Dr, Suite D, Buford, GA 30518 (map)
Why? To have fun, hang out, networks and get to know each other better!
If you plan on attending this event, PLEASE RSVP so we know how many people are coming. Thanks and we can’t wait to see you Friday 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.
The Ugly House Boot Camp – Part 1: Wholesaling (November 2014)
Posted on November 9, 2014 by
Part 1: Wholesaling
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The Wholesale Technique for doing Real Estate Deals is Simple, Fun and Highly Profitable! You can learn to Apply this Strategy in ANY Real Estate Market and can complete many of these deals, from start to finish in a few days or weeks. This means you can often Get Paid in 30 Days or Less and start to Create the Financial Freedom You Deserve by getting started in buying and selling real estate today.
Join us at the event and learn from two experts, Russ Hiner and Rock Shukoor, who have done hundreds of these deals over the past few years. Russ and Rock will teach you everything you need to know about Wholesaling Houses for Huge Profits. There will be two amd 1/2 days of classroom time as well as a property tour where you will be learning how to evaluate a property, make and offer and buy it.
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SPECIAL BONUSES: Rock and Russ have some special bonuses for everyone who registers for this event from Nov 3rd – 19th:- 5 Day 4 Night Trip to Cancun
- Free 4 hour consultation with Rock or Russ to help jump start your real estate investment business ($600 value)
- Full Day Negotiations Workshop ($99 value)
- Full Day Marketing Workshop ($99 value)
- Bring 5 Deals and have Rock or Russ help you structure them ($2500 value)
The Pretty House Boot Camp – Part 1: Buying
Posted on November 1, 2014 by
Part 1: Buying Pretty Houses
No Credit Check & No Money Down!
You’ve probably heard it said that trading real estate has created more millionaires than any other investment vehicle on the planet.
…And you probably have noticed that the real estate market is coming back and that there are a lot of people out there making big money fast by skillfully investing in real estate.
But did you know that most of them do it without using or putting a lot of their own personal cash or credit at risk?
Yes, it’s true… you can be one of the next real estate millionaires without needing a lot of your own cash or credit to make it happen!
Even if you don’t become an overnight millionaire, you can still easily make an additional $20,000 to $100,000 dollars or more per year, even on a part time basis.
All You Need Is the Drive, Determination, Skills
& Knowledge to Make It Happen!
If you would like to be the next Real Estate Millionaire or your own definition of an Overnight Real Estate Success, you should consider attending our upcoming 3 day Pretty House Buying Boot Camp on December 12 – 14, 2014 with Don DeRosa & Dustin Griffin in Buford, GA to help you acquire the skills, knowledge and connections you need to become successful in the Pretty Home Buying Business.
At this 3 day, hands-on, Pretty House Buying Boot Camp, we will teach you How to Buy, Sell and Trade all the Gorgeous Homes You Want with Little or None of Your Own Cash or Credit while helping others get what they want… a fast, fair, friendly and flexible sale of their unwanted house.
You will learn how to turn an unwanted house into a gorgeous home for any individual, couple or family with less than perfect credit for fair price, a reasonable down payment or assignment fee and a monthly payment they can afford.
We will teach you everything you need to know to create a successful real estate investment business offering the American Dream of Home Ownership that will allow you and your family to Live The Life Of Your Dreams.
SPECIAL BONUSES JUST FOR ATTENDING:
- 1 Day Deal Structuring Workshop in 2015 ($397 Value)
- 5 Hours of 1-on-1 Consulting with Don DeRosa ($2500 Value)
- 4 Day Pass to High Tech Homebuying Academy in 2015 ($2,497 Value)
- Access to Don DeRosa’s Pre-Recorded Full Day Wholesale Course ($297 Value
EXTRA LIFESTYLE BONUS: For those who sign up between Dec 1st – 7th will get a 4 Day, 3 Night All-Inclusive Vacation Package at the Marival Resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Certain terms and conditions to apply. Airfare not included.
Island REIA Winter Retreat – Jan 18 – 24, 2015
Posted on October 31, 2014 byHard Rock Hotel & Casino
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Be part of the first ever Island REIA Winter Retreat on January 18th – 24th, 2015 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. There will be 7 days of luxury accommodations, fun and exciting excursions and advanced real estate investor training you won’t get anywhere else on the planet from experts like Russ Hiner, Rock Shukoor, Linda Dana, Dustin Griffin, Chris Littleton, Donna Littleton, jim Hitt, Duncan Wierman, Gordan Catts, Leslie Mathis, Don DeRosa and many others!
Contact Dave Biddison at 801-550-9042
to book your room now!
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casio Punta Cana is situated on a perfect 30 mile stretch of palm lined coastline and is famous for its stunning beaches that rank among the world’s very best. The Hard Rock offers a mind blowing all-inclusive experience with thrilling gaming action in one of the biggest and best casinos in the Caribbean featuring exhilarating nightlife, tantalizing culinary options, state-of-the-art meeting facilities and luxurious rooms worth tweeting about, all infused with a legendary rock and roll vibe.
The Hard Rock has 13 pools, 9 restaurants, a Nicklaus designed golf course, and an astonishing Spa all surrounded by the most pristine beaches in the Caribbean. This is the perfect setting for our first retreat. Come see what it really means to get away from it all with a group of your favorite real estate investors and friends at a world class, all-inclusive luxury resort in paradise!
Come join us at the Island REIA Winter Retreat and learn real estate investing topics you won’t hear anywhere else from some of the best minds in the business. It’s going to be a full week of fun, sun, great food, good times, educational opportunities, social gatherings and exciting excursions with other like-minded investors and much more!
*Membership has its advantages. January is peak travel season for the Caribbean and the Hard Rock normally charges at least $547.44/night or $3,284.64/week based on double occupancy in the Caribbean Suite with King or Double Beds. This amount includes taxes and fees, but does not include airfare or transfer to and from the resort. However, Our Special Price via World Ventures is only $350/night or $2100/week based on double occupancy, a savings of over $1,280! You can join us for Only $1050/person! Our special price includes your all-inclusive visit, taxes, fees and transport to and from the resort, as well as $1500 resort credits per room that can be spent at the resort on spa visits, golf, excursions, etc. Airfare is NOT included. Certain terms and conditions do apply. Also, you can bring your kids under 17 year old for only $219/each for the week!
Because January is peak travel season and we have a very limited number of rooms available, get your passport and reserve your room now before all the rooms are booked!
Contact Dave Biddison at 801-550-9042
to book your room now!
Call now and don’t miss out! See You in Paradise!
The Profit Newsletter November 2014 Edition
Posted on October 31, 2014 by
The November 2014 Edition of The Profit Newsletter is available for download just in time for our Atlanta REIA Main Meeting on November 3rd. The Profit is an digital, interactive newsletter for new and seasoned real estate investors delivered as an Adobe PDF file to read on your PC, Mac, Smart Phone, iPad or other mobile ready devices with a PDF reader. Many of the articles and ads in The Profit contain many hyperlinks you can click or tap to visit websites, watch videos, listen to audios, download content, send emails, comment on articles, share socially and much more! The high res version of The Profit is “print ready” for those who want to print the newsletter on their home or business printer. Also, be sure to Subscribe to The Profit Here so you don’t miss a single monthly issue.
Nesting: Warmth for the Winter
Posted on October 31, 2014 by“It doesn’t make a difference what temperature a room is, it’s always room temperature.” ~ Steven Wright
There are certain people who should never touch anything mechanical. My Aunt Effy is like that. She didn’t get her brakes fixed until one of the brake pads actually fell out of her car. She bought a sewing machine and ended up sewing her pants to the wall. And who knew you could do that much property damage with a weed whacker?
So you can imagine our reaction when Aunt Effy decided to buy a programmable thermostat for her home. Heck, we were all afraid she would melt the dog.
Luckily, she got some good advice at the mega-hardware store, and bought a “smart” thermostat called the Nest. Have you seen one of these things? I have, and now I’m a big fan.
Even though the Nest is a programmable thermostat, you don’t really have to program it. Instead, just adjust the temperature the way you like it. Make it warmer, make it cooler, keep yourself comfortable. Turn it down when you leave the house. The Nest will “learn” what you like, and pretty soon, it will adjust itself for you automatically. Nest’s website says this can save you 20% of your energy bill. And since it kind of runs itself, it’s easy enough even for my Aunt Effy. Read More→
To Deal or Not To Deal?
Posted on October 31, 2014 byA seller recently called me and asked if I would buy his house. I, being of sound mind and body, said, “Tell me about your house.” It turns out that he is a foreign national and wanted to leave the country as soon as possible. He was very firm on the price and terms. He wanted to sell the house in as-is condition along with the furniture. He was open to me taking over their mortgage payments (subject to).
The terms that the seller wanted included their price ($190,000 with the principle balance at $140,000) which was above fair market value for the neighborhood but included all of the furniture. He wanted $30,000 down. The first mortgage payment was $1040 per month. Utilities were $220 per month. There was no Homeowner’s Association. The seller valued the furniture at $30,000 and the house at $160,000. The house was in excellent condition, no repairs necessary; in fact, it was overbuilt for the neighborhood with professional landscaping, a swimming pool/spa, decks, and a definite “wow factor.” I estimated that the house would rent for $1400 per month.
Of course, I had done my research and knew that he had overpriced the property. I believed that I could get him to take $10,000 down, allow me to take over the payments, and have the payments at $1200 a month for 120 months. This would pay him off owner second at 0%.
My exit strategy was to put a home-owner occupant into the property. Selling all of the furniture would allow me to recoup my down payment. Read More→
