Atlanta Real Estate Investors Alliance Blog

Mon, September 22nd @ 6:30 PM near Marietta, GA
Atlanta REIA West
The Amazing Secret That Generates
4-6 Figures In Real Estate

with Brian Vinson

Brian VinsonInvesting in real estate can be tough. There is no “one way” to success in our business. It does help to model yourself and your investing business with successful people that have already reached success and are continuing to do more.

Brian Vinson is one of these successful people. He started out just 2 years ago using creative methods to build his real estate empire. These methods allowed him to purchase over 100 homes in the past 12 months, start several companies and become a representative of the true American Dream. Brian has become a true transactional engineer. His experience ranges from remodeling mobile homes for big profits to the acquisition of large commercial projects for his personal portfolio.

If you want Brian to share with you his amazing secret to his success, then be sure to join us at Atlanta REIA West on Monday, September 22nd at 6:30PM at Cherokee Cattle Company located at 2710 Canton Rd in Marietta, and Brian Vinson, will show you how you can duplicate his success!

Brian will show you how he uses his self-developed strategies to:

  • Generate 5 Figure Checks On Projects He Never Touches
  • Buy Enough Cash Flow Properties With Other People’s Money To Retire On In As Little As 1 Year
  • How To Have Private Investors Begging You To Take Their Money To Use
  • How To Nearly Double The Profit On The Same Deals You Already Do!
  • And Much, Much More…

Brian has combined his corporate experience, education and relentless drive to experience tremendous success as a real estate investor. If you are looking to succeed with real estate investing, DO NOT MISS THIS EVENT!

Atlanta REIA members this meeting is FREE. Non-Members $10 per person.

*Event Agenda
6:30 pm: Networking, Ordering & Introductions
7:00 pm: Welcome and Upcoming Events
7:20 pm: Haves and Wants Session
7:35 pm: Main Presentation, The Amazing Secret, Bigger Is Better!
9:00 pm: Prizes & Giveaways plus Closing Comments

*Please Note: Meeting agenda is subject to change.

The Atlanta REIA West Monthly Meeting is an Atlanta REIA Subchapter led by Leslie Mathis that is held on the 4th Monday of each month at 6:30 PM at the Cherokee Cattle Company restaurant located at 2710 Canton Road in Marietta, GA. Show up at 6:30 PM to eat and network before the meeting officially starts at 7:00 PM. Buying your own meal is optional but highly recommended and greatly appreciated since the Cherokee Cattle Company allows us to use their meeting room. There will be lots of learning and lots of networking. Bring your deals and your haves, wants and needs to the event.

Please join us on the 4th Monday of each month at Cherokee Cattle Company located at 2710 Canton Rd, in Marietta.

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Wed, Sept 17th @ 6:30 PM in Buford, GA
Atlanta REIA North Meeting
Working with Contractors
& Overcoming Conflicts

with Barry Beers

Barry BeersProblems occurring with investors and their contractors often seems to be an everyday occurrence. Even the most experienced real estate investors run into these problems daily. At the Atlanta REIA North Meeting on Wednesday, September 17th 6:30PM at 1960 Skylar Hill Dr, Suite D, Buford, Georgia, Barry Beers will discuss many of these problems and any problems attendees may have had or are having now. From the smallest repairs to the largest remodeling job, conflict is an inherent part of the construction industry that must be overcome.

Barry says… “If you are a homeowner or real estate investor, sooner or later you will need a contractor or repair person. At least 3 out of 4 people who use a contractor will run into a problem. At this meeting you will learn how to prevent 80% of the common problems that occur and of the remaining 20% of the problems you will be better prepared to handle and take legal action if needed.”

Barry has been a real estate investor for over 30+ years and once led a large REIA group back in the 1990’s. He has been a General Business Consultant for over 30+ years and is currently completing his Masters Degree in Conflict Management at Kennesaw State University.

To learn more, come out and join us on Wednesday, September 17th at 6:30PM where you will learn how to work with contractors and how to overcome conflicts as they arise.

5 Days & 4 Nights in CancunWIN 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.

Taco MacLate Nite Networking: After the conclusion of the Atlanta REIA North Meeting (after 9:30 PM), we will be reconvening at the Mall of Georgia located at 3250 Woodward Crossing Blvd in Buford, GA for the “Meeting after the Meeting”. We may arrive late if the Atlanta REIA Meeting runs late. So please come eat, drink, network and have fun with us as hang out late into the night!

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Tue, September 16th @ Noon in Decatur, GA
Onsite Renovation Group
Meets Tuesday, September 16th at NOON
2010 Delphine Drive, Decatur, GA 30032

2010 Delphine Drive, Decatur, GA 30032This Month, on Tuesday, September 16th at NOON, the Onsite Renovation Group will once again meet at 2010 Delphine Drive, Decatur, GA 30032 which is a property that Craftbuilt purchased recently. Last month we saw the house before any work had been done to it and heard about the plans to bring it back to life. We are now deep into the demolition and framing phase of the work. 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. Many of the walls are being relocated for a more open flow throughout the house. Join us and hear what exit strategies will work in the neighborhood and what level of renovation will make sense as related to the after repaired value.

Onsite Renovation GroupThe 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.

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Download The Profit Newsletter for September 2014 (PDF)
The September 2014 Edition of
The Profit is Available for Download!

The Profit Newsletter - September 2014The September 2014 Edition of The Profit Newsletter is available for download just in time for our Atlanta REIA Main Meeting on September 8th. 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.

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Duncan Wierman’s Online Lead Finder
Version 3.3.08 Just Released (9/5/2014)

Duncan Wierman's Online Lead Finder SoftwarePLEASE NOTE: If you are an Atlanta REIA Member you can download the software for free by logging in to the Atlanta REIA Members Only Website and navigating to the Members Only Downloads & Bonuses. If you are a Gold Member, follow the instructions in the ReadMe.pdf file on how to activate the Unlimited Gold Edition at NO CHARGE (a $995 value!).

Duncan WiermanBe sure to come out and see Duncan on Monday, September 8th at the Atlanta REIA Main Meeting where he will be teaching us his “Extreme Online Lead Generation Techniques & Virtual Real Estate Investing Strategies” using this software and his other methods. Non-Members who attend the meeting can get a complimentary limited edition of the software as well.

“Discover the Software Tool That Tirelessly Works for You To Find HOT Leads and Create Massive Profits!”

Online Lead Finder SoftwareWe all know that you can’t do business without leads that you can turn into suspects, prospects, and paying customers. You need lots of leads to work in order to generate your sales, whether it’s real estate, Internet marketing, affiliate marketing, eBay, any other business.

Online Lead Finder provides leads fast! Here’s why you should use this software:

  • Cragislist, BackPage, Ebay Lead Search
  • Yellow Pages Scraper
  • Automated Twitter Marketing
  • Twitter Trends Demand Traffic
  • Facebook Lead Serve
  • Social Lead Detective
  • Google Maps Extractor
  • Yahoo Auto Answer Bot
  • Social Mail Hacker
  • Linked Lead Connect
  • Email Gunner

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Mon, Sept 15th @ 6:00 PM in Sandy Springs, GA
Beginning Investors Group
Is It a Deal or No Deal?!?
with Don DeRosa, Russ Hiner, Rock Shukoor, Gordon Catts & Dustin Griffin

Download Lead SheetMany beginning real estate investors are often thwarted by trying to determine if an investment opportunity is a “Deal” or “No Deal”. Some new investors jump on every potential deal that comes along because they are afraid to let one get away. Others can’t seem to “pull the trigger” on a deal because they’re afraid to make a mistake. All new investors face the same challenge: How do you know if you’re looking at a good deal or not?

First of all, what could be a good deal for one investor might not be for another. Establishing your personal buying goals and criteria will help eliminate “No Deals” from your consideration quickly. After that, it’s a matter of knowing how to “size up” a good deal by knowing what to measure and how to calculate your potential profits and expenses.

Don DeRosa, Russ Hiner, Rock Shukoor & Dustin Griffin

On Monday, September 15th at the Beginning Investors Group (BIG), we want you to Bring YOUR LEADS (Download Lead Sheet) where Don DeRosa, Russ Hiner, Rock Shukoor, Gordon Catts & Dustin Griffin will pre-screen and analyze them, construct a few potential offers, and call the Sellers and get you an appointment and/or make deals on the spot (time and noise permitting of course).

Click here to
Download Property Info / Lead Sheet
to Complete and Bring to BIG Meeting on Sept 15th

If you want to learn “The Art of Making a DEAL”, please RSVP for BIG, bring your smart phone, tablet, your leads and join us on Monday, September 15th at 6:00PM at Hudson Grille located at 6317 Roswell Rd!

RSVP Now!

Members Attend for FREE & Guests for $15 Online or Pay $20 at the Door.
Guests can join Atlanta REIA for Only $100/year and Attend for FREE!

*Event Agenda
6:00 pm: Networking, Haves and Wants & Introductions
7:00 pm: Welcome and Announcements
7:30 pm: Is is a Deal or No Deal? Bring in Your Deals for Evaluation!
9:00 pm: Closing Comments & Late Nite Networking

*Please Note: Meeting agenda is subject to change.

Click to view Cruise VideoWIN A CRUISE: All participants who attend the BIG Meeting will entered into a drawing for a chance to win a *Complimentary 2 Day Cruise to the Bahamas with Caribbean Cruise Line! *You must be present at the meeting to win. The 2 day Cruise does not include port fees, transportation and taxes.

If you become an Atlanta REIA member before September 15th, you may attend this meeting and other Atlanta REIA Meetings at no charge, plus receive great discounts on other Atlanta REIA meetings and Workshops.

About the Beginning Investors Group (BIG)

BIG is an educational and networking special interest 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 start investing again. The entire purpose of this group is to educate and inspire new investors working on their “first deal” and to 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.

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Mon, September 8th at 5:00 PM in Atlanta, GA
Atlanta REIA – September 8th
Extreme Online Lead Generation
& Virtual Real Estate Investing
Forget Investing the Old Fashioned Way!
Let Technology do the Heavy Lifting!
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 WiermanDo you need more motivated buyer and seller leads in order to do more profitable deals? If so, be sure to join us on Monday, September 8th at the Atlanta REIA Main Monthly Meeting at the Salvation Army Building located at 2090 N Druid Hills Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 where our special guest speaker, Duncan Wierman, also known as “Mr. Lead Generation”, who is one of the nation’s foremost Marketing Strategists for real estate investors will teach you “Extreme Online Lead Generation & Virtual Real Estate Investing”!

Duncan is a full time investor in Greenville, South Carolina. His business revolves around automated systems so he can do less work and make more money. He has used internet marketing and automated internet systems for attracting buyers, sellers, and investors have allowed him to do over 300 deals a year without leaving his desk!

After doing real estate investing the hard way, Duncan finally swore to himself that he’d had enough. He then invested serious time and money into using systems that would pay off in less aggravation, more time, and more profits! He became an expert in finding motivated sellers, hungry buyers, and private lenders through the Internet.

Forget investing the old fashioned way. Let technology do the heavy lifting! At the meeting, Duncan will show you how to make HUGE profits in today’s real estate market by combining real estate investing knowledge with the power of the internet and technology!

RSVP Now!

You will learn…

  • How to earn unlimited income by working just 3-5 hours each week
  • Have motivated sellers and hungry buyers coming to YOU instead of spending hours and the people to buy them
  • Use the Internet as a tool that will do 93% of your work
  • Use the exclusive software that I’ve developed to effortlessly generate massive profits on every transaction
  • How to literally flip deals from seller to buyer in as little as 2 hours
  • Have hundreds of investor/buyers knocking on your door in as little as 2 weeks after you start using my system
  • How you can negotiate deals at home and in your spare time
  • How you can FLIP Foreclosures with NO credit, No money down, and NO risk to you or your personal finances
  • 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!
  • And much, much more!

Internet Marketing Workshop on Sept 13th

And to teach you even more, Duncan will be back with us on Saturday, September 13th for a full day workshop on “How to Beat the Competition, Increase ROI and Do More Deals” to teach you more about Virtual Real Estate Investing and Extreme Online Lead Generation. Please join us for both dates to learn more about these exciting and profitable topics!

Duncan Wierman’s Online Lead Finder
Version 3.3.08 Just Released (9/5/2014)

Duncan Wierman's Online Lead Finder SoftwarePLEASE NOTE: If you are an Atlanta REIA Member you can download the software for free by logging in to the Atlanta REIA Members Only Website and navigating to the Members Only Downloads & Bonuses. If you are a Gold Member, follow the instructions in the ReadMe file on how to activate the Unlimited Gold Edition at NO CHARGE (a $995 value!).

*Meeting Day Agenda
4:00 pm: All Inclusive Marketing with Rock Shukoor – Green Room
5:00 pm: Vendor Trade Show & Networking – Main Lobby
6:10 pm: Updates & Announcements – Main Meeting Room
6:20 pm: Haves & Wants Speed Marketing Session – Main Meeting Room
7:00 pm: Networking Break – Meeting Room & Lobby
7:20 pm: Vendor Door Prizes & Giveaways – Main Meeting Room
7:30 pm: Extreme Online Marketing with Duncan Wierman – Main Room
9:30 pm: Late Nite Networking – Famous Pub

*Please Note: Meeting agenda is subject to change.

4:00 PM in the Green Room
All Inclusive Marketing Group
Text Message Marketing
For Real Estate Investors

with Rock Shukoor

Rock ShukoorAt 4:00 PM in the Green Room, Rock Shukoor will be hosting a specially scheduled edition of the All Inclusive Marketing (AIM) Group as the “Meeting-Before-The-Meeting” where he will be showcasing his marketing skills once again and sharing the benefits and facts about Mobile Media Marketing, especially Text Marketing for real estate investors.

Here are a few topics and information he will cover:

  • Why mobile marketing
  • 80% of the US population carry cell phones
  • Over 5 billion cell phones worldwide
  • Over 500,000 cell phones sold per DAY
  • How to use text to stay in touch
  • How to use text to sell perishable inventory or items
  • How to send a text broad cast to thousands of people in minutes
  • And much, much more..

Rock's BookBONUSES FOR ATTENDING: Rock has some special bonuses for all those who show up early or on time: (1) a digital copy of his book, “Go Mobile Now or Die”, (2) a 30 point marketing audit of your business ($250 value), (3) a 30 minute coaching session with Rock Shukoor or Russ Hiner.

Rock will also be handing out after the Atlatna REIA Meeting for Late Nite Networking at Famous Pub to socialize and build a stronger bond.

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.

6:10 PM in the Main Meeting Room
What’s Happening at Atlanta REIA

Dustin GriffinStarting at 6:10 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 6PM for your chance to be one of the first to receive a printed copy of The Profit Newsletter while supplies last.

6:20 PM in the Main Meeting Room
Haves & Wants Marketing Session

Joe ThompsonAt approximately 6:20 PM, Joe Thompson will be hosting the Haves & Wants Speed Marketing Session which gives our members the opportunity to quickly market deals they HAVE and to find deals they WANT. We also give our business members the opportunity to get up and say a few words about their businesses. Members who want to participate in the Haves & Wants Marketing Session must bring your flyers and get to the meeting early to get on Joe’s list of participants.

9:30 PM @ The Famous Pub, 2947 N Druid Hills Rd, Atlanta
Late Nite Networking at Famous Pub

Famous PubAfter the conclusion of the Atlanta REIA Main Meeting, we will be reconvening at the Famous Pub located at 2947 N Druid Hills Road NE in Atlanta, GA (in the Toco Hills Shopping Center) at 9:30 PM for the All New Late Nite Networking and the “Meeting-After-The-Meeting”! The Famous Pub will be extending our members and guests food and beverage specials throughout the evening.

  • Do you love hanging out with other fun loving, like-minded real estate investors who love to talk about real estate investing and doing deals?
  • Do you want to work with fun, energetic people who are consistently doing deals?
  • Are you always looking for new contacts and resources to build your real estate dream team?
  • Do you ever have trouble putting together profitable deals and need help?
  • Are you constantly looking for new leads sources as well as home buyers and sellers?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then you belong at Late Nite Networking! Whether you are brand new to real estate investing or have years of experienced, everyone benefits from Late Nite Networking. Come eat, drink, connect, and have fun with like-minded real estate entrepreneurs as we network late into the night!

There is no charge for Atlanta REIA Members or guests, so bring a friend and head on down to Late Nite Networking! Just be sure you order food and beverages from the pub and tip their wait staff generously.

Participating Meeting Vendors & Sponsors
Meeting Vendors & Sponsors

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>>

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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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>>

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>>

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>>

Craftbuilt, Inc.Craftbuilt, Inc. – We are a Metro Atlanta design-build construction firm specializing in whole-structure renovations, restorations, and new construction. No matter what the situation, we are up to the challenge! Read More>>

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. 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>>

Goldmine Properties, Inc.Goldmine Properties, Inc. – As Atlanta’s first full service real estate wholesaler, we offer wholesale property at 65% loan to value, with financing available. Purchase price and repairs are 65% of certified after repaired appraisal. Read More>>

CRS 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>>

DirectBuy of AtlantaDirectBuy of Atlanta, Inc. – We are a private members-only buying club that gives you huge buying power by eliminating mark-up and the middleman, saving you thousands of dollars and up to 50% or more over retail and online sales prices. Read More>>

Law Office of Fred P. KrossLaw Office of Fred P. Kross – A law firm specializing residential and commercial real estate closings, short sales, foreclosures, REOs, owner financing, contracts, probate and bankruptcy.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>>

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. Read More>>

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. Read More>>

  • FundSource Financial, LLC
  • Georgia Home Deals
  • World Ventures Travel
  • Sign Mafia
  • Comcast Xfinity
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The Biggest Real Estate Myth

Posted on September 2, 2014 by

Duncan WiermanWe all think we’re in the real estate business.  That is a fundamental mistake!

It’s true that we have checks written to us in exchange for services of buying and selling houses, so it’s understandable to think we’re in the business of real estate.

When someone at a party asks what we do, we naturally say “I’m in real estate” So when we look at growing our businesses, we look at what we do for the levers. And that’s the mistake.

You’re not in Real Estate!

You’re in the business of “marketing your real estate abilities”

When you really understand this, a whole new world of possibility opens up.

Here is the TRUTH: Read More→

Working Healthy Now

Posted on September 2, 2014 by

The first wealth is health.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Fall is in the air. Before you know it, Halloween will be here. Then Thanksgiving. And Christmas, and New Year’s, and Martin Luther King Day. And Valentine’s Day! Oh, my gosh! it’ll be swimsuit season soon, and I’m not ready!

Sometimes it seems like we live life in the future, doesn’t it? It’s fun to think about that vacation coming up next spring, and it can be daunting to think of all there is to do tomorrow. But rewards in the future require action in the present. Nowhere is this more true than when it comes to our health. It’s all about nutrition and exercise, and it’s all about now.

Real estate does have its physical side – anybody who’s ever slithered through a muddy crawl space knows this. But to a large extent, our profession is pretty sedentary. And as technology allows us to do more and more from our computers and smartphones, it gets easier to sit for longer and longer periods.

My Uncle Fergus has turned sitting into an art form. I’ll bet you know somebody just like him: If you were to turn his computer keyboard upside down and shake it, you’d get enough crumbs to coat three chicken thighs. Uncle Fergus can open a beer, grab a handful of Cheezy Wiggles, and write a notice to vacate without so much as turning his head. I’m pretty sure he hasn’t walked to the end of his driveway in at least six months. He tells me he’s going to start eating right and exercising soon. Yep. Just as soon as he feels like it. Technology has given him the ability to be a true man of leisure. Read More→

Knowing When to Move On!

Posted on September 2, 2014 by

There was once a great and powerful king, King BOB. He had everything that a King needed or wanted. King BOB had real estate, cars, money, jewels, wine, and a Queen. One day, a gardener came to offer his services to King’s gardens, so King BOB hired him. The Gardener brought in exotic plants and trees and planted specimens that no one had ever seen. When King BOB gazed upon the palace gardens, his mind was taken to great places of beauty and peace. King BOB, while walking his garden, began to consider new frontiers. His mind often wandered to continents yet unconquered.

Little did King BOB know that he was being challenged by the lowly Gardener. He was being introduced to a new spirituality, new wealth, and new ideas. He began to feel inferior to the challenges the Gardener was presenting. The Gardener, on the other hand, was doing what he felt the land needed. King BOB’s mind was now unsettled; he reconsidered his values, goals, and purpose.

Meanwhile, other leaders were envious that King BOB had such a vast and enchanting garden. This made King BOB feel great and more powerful. He became known as the Great Arborist, the Supreme Real Estate Investor and Entrepreneur. He was no longer just a great leader or counselor; he had reached new heights. Even the Gardener became famous. There were great leaders from all nations who wanted the Gardener’s services. Read More→

Last month, we talked about locating buyers and finding out if they had any money and/or credit, which is the definition of prescreening them. In this issue, the next step is getting them to the point to where you have a meeting of the minds and collect a deposit so you’re only a few days away from either lease optioning it to them or selling it with owner financing. Of course, this is assuming that our exit strategy is either lease purchase or seller financing. If it’s not and your intent is to cash out with a qualified buyer, your mission is to simply determine that their credit is good enough, which is usually a credit score of 620 or better, and/or their debt ratio is good enough and they have enough down payment to satisfy FHA or the lender’s needs. This is done by putting their application in the hands of your mortgage originator and letting them come back to you and tell you whether they will qualify or not. Once that’s done, on these cash buyers, it’s just a matter of setting up an appointment with the loan originator and letting him get the application and take it from there.

But in the case of seller financing or lease purchase, now it’s up to you to be the loan committee, and to do that you’ll need to have collected the facts and then have the meeting, get the commitment and set up the closing; we can do this all in one meeting. Before you call a meeting with the potential buyers, you should know how much money they have to put down, what they can afford per month and what their credit score is. Of course, all these numbers have to be satisfactory to you. Once you have arrived to the conclusion that you like this potential buyer, you then set the meeting. This is where you will determine if they have any more to put down and if you can get any more per month from them, and make sure there’s nothing about them that turns you off so bad you do not want to move forward. Read More→

Making $13,000 With No Money Invested

Posted on September 2, 2014 by

Want to see how to make $13,000 in two short weeks with no money invested and without owning the home?

With creative real estate investing, Jack Miller taught us to structure on purpose. Pete Fortunato taught us to use what we want, to get what we need, to get what we want. Let’s take a look at these two all-important lessons in action.

Jonathan and Christie help us maintain some of the rental properties we manage. About a month ago, Christie told Kim that her mom wanted to sell her home in Acworth, Georgia.   After meeting with Christie’s mom, Kim determined that the home was worth $90,000 and needed a $10,000 rehab. Kim offered either $63,000 cash or a $90,000 owner-carried note with payments of $300 per month, but the mom turned down both offers.

Kim then asked, “What’s the house of your dreams?” The mom answered, “One out in the country.” Unfortunately, we didn’t have any such property available.

The next day, Kim had an idea. Our friends Joe and Ashley English had a house on the outskirts of Adairsville that had just gone up for rent. Kim called Christie’s mom and asked, “How would you like to trade your house in the city for your dream home in the country?” The mom got so excited at the idea that she loaded up her family and immediately drove to the Adairsville house. She LOVED it! She agreed to a trade. Read More→