Atlanta Real Estate Investors Alliance Blog
The DO NOTS of Wholesaling
Posted on May 2, 2014 byWhen getting started in real estate investing and especially Wholesaling, usually everyone is focused on what they need to do. And that is pretty obvious – get educated, put out marketing, talk to sellers and buyers, make offers, negotiate, and close deals. We usually know what we NEED to do. Whether we do it or not is a whole separate issue/article. So let’s set that aside for the moment and what I want to talk about now is what NOT to do when Wholesaling.
I will call these the DON’Ts of Wholesaling.
- Don’t get hung up on the small stuff: I know a lot of people over analyze the situation and think that they need to create the perfect business entity before they get started; LLC or Incorporate?; What’s my cool business name going to be?; I need to design a cool logo for my company; I need to get cool looking business cards before I go to any networking events; I need to get my website up before I send any mailers; ETC. This could slow somebody down for months. The point is, get your marketing out 1st, get calls 1st, make offers 1st, get a deal 1st. Then worry about this small stuff.
- Don’t sign up for ALL of the “Guru’s” courses out there: I know everyone is looking for that Silver Bullet of an idea that is going to get them over the hump and make everything Easy as Pie. But what happens is you start getting too many ideas and techniques in your head and you get the “Shiny Object Syndrome” where you bounce around from technique to technique or are just stuck in Learning Mode or ‘Paralysis by Analysis’ – and you never really get started in full force. Pick a way to do it (there’s not that many) – and just do it. And stay focused. There’s always a new course around the corner. Ignore it. Put your blinders on and keep plugging along. Read More→
Self-Directed IRAs and Real Estate – Part 1 of 2
Posted on May 2, 2014 byAs many of you know, our CEO and Senior Vice President are also avid real estate investors. Their experience has proven invaluable in servicing our clients most especially in relation to real estate closings. What you may not realize is that our client base consists largely of people who are using their Self-Directed IRAs to invest in real estate. This is a win-win for both our clients and the realtors who are servicing those clients.
Even more promising for both groups is that the real estate market is perfect for investors. Prices are still relatively low and there is a surplus of homes available. So, you may be wondering how you can benefit from the Self-Directed IRA/Real Estate boom. The answer is simple…any one can benefit from this boom. Whether you are an investor or a realtor, there is plenty of opportunity to increase your wealth. In part 1 of this article, we will speak to realtors about what they can do to obtain new clients and generate more income by working with Self-Directed IRA investors.
The first and most important thing is to get educated about Self-Directed IRAs. Listen, before you think this is a sales pitch, hear me out. Self-Directed IRA investors have something very important, money. They have the funds to close the deals. Consider that for a moment and you will realize that means, in many cases, financing will not be a factor. As you know, financing often results in road blocks along the way that can prevent you from closing the deal and collecting your commission. The other thing that many Self-Directed IRA investors have is experience. They are familiar with the real estate process which lessens the chance of a delayed and/or failed closing due to a buyer’s inexperience. Self-Directed IRA investors are also great repeat clients. They buy numerous properties and the better their success, the more they buy. Read More→
Where is the Money?
Posted on May 2, 2014 byIt is the goal of this column to answer questions about QuickBooks and how it is used in the REI arena. Know how to record transactions in the proper way and have your set of books in good shape when it comes time for taxes. It is our intention to do this by you, the members submitting questions to Karen@smallbusinessadvisor.biz, and getting answers here in this column.
Q: I printed out my P&L from QuickBooks® and it shows that the bottom line Net Income is $30,000.00 but, my bank account does not have that much in it. Where is this money?
A: Every month you should be printing out the P&L (Income Statement) AND your Balance Sheet. Each of these reports is only one half the picture, you need both together to know and understand your finances. Look on the Balance Sheet in a couple of areas: The Equity section may show where you took money from the business and spent it on personal items; or, you may have mortgages/loans for properties that you are paying every month in the Liability section. Most likely this is where the money is that is not showing up in the bank. Read More→
Expansion
Posted on May 2, 2014 byWhen one decides to invest, in most cases, he/she starts out by themselves or with a partner or two. The over-head expenses are minimal and only a few systems are put into place. However, over time as the amount of contracts increase and the number of projects grow expansion is required. The question is, how do you know how big to expand or if expansion may be too soon. This has been asked and will continue to be asked by all wholesalers, investors and all other entrepreneurs.
When one mentions expansion in relation to real estate, it may mean a number of different things. It could mean taking on more renovation projects, taking on employees instead of only commission workers, getting an office space or bigger space, a more sophisticated CRM system, hiring a project manager to supervise the projects, etc. First, check your current “structure” and make sure that everything that is currently in place is scalable. As a small to mid-size operation the system you have in place now may not work on a larger scale. You want to streamline your operation now and find out if it is truly ready to be taken to the next level. Real estate, specifically investment real estate, is not the easiest business to streamline unless you pick a niche and only focus on that niche. As an investor you know there are tons of ways to put a deal together. Every month even the REIA puts together a meeting focusing on different ways one can invest in real estate. Most real estate investment companies I have met focus and structure their company behind one niche, such as flipping houses, but still continue to do other things when the opportunity presents itself. For example, if a person focuses his/her business on buying, fixing and flipping properties he/she will still wholesale, subject-to, rent, owner finance, etc. a property if the opportunity was presented and it made sense. Read More→
The Government Politely Asks the Banks to Please Double Check Their Foreclosures
Posted on May 2, 2014 byWere you or someone you know foreclosed on by a lender who is widely known to committed massive and systemic fraud in their mortgage practices? Have no fear. After having been bilked by independent consultants to the tune of $2 billion dollars, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has given up investigating the issue itself and asked the banks to please hand over any proof they might have of having improperly foreclosed on people.
That’s right. After being provided with $17 trillion in various forms of taxpayer-funded relief, the government is now allowing the banks to be in charge of the investigation into their own foreclosures.
There is a charitable way to view this development. The regulators could be setting up the banks to nail them for failing to comply with regulations. This would extend the statue of limitations for future federal actions against the banks. This tactic is possible, but forgive me for thinking it slightly more likely that the government is abdicating its responsibility to the banks after having been nailed for squandering the time and money it was given to handle the problem on its own.
If you were worried that this was a sign that the government wasn’t serious about prosecuting the people and institutions responsible for setting up one of the biggest financial crises in history, fear not! The District Attorney for New York County has moved forward with the prosecution of Abacus Bank. Read More→
Atlanta REIA Main Meeting on May 5, 2014
Posted on April 28, 2014 byAgenda for May 5, 2014
Atlanta REIA Members Can Attend at No Charge. This month,
Guests Can RSVP Online Now for $20 or Pay $25 at the Door.
PLEASE NOTE: The Atlanta REIA Meeting is being held at the Salvation Army Building located at 2090 N Druid Hills Rd NE, Atlanta, GA (Map) on Monday, May 5th at 5:00PM until 9:00PM. Atlanta REIA Members can attend at no charge and Non-Members and Guests can RSVP Online for $20.00 or pay $25.00 at the door. Non-Members can Join Atlanta REIA before the meeting and then attend the meeting for FREE!
*Please Note: Meeting agenda is subject to change.
with Jay Conner
We are excited to announce that real estate and private money expert Jay Conner is our keynote speaker for May. Jay will teach you “Where to Get the Money Now” to fund all of your real estate deals. He will teach you how he has built his buying and selling houses business into a seven figure income in less than 2 years on automatic using a simple, step-by-step system (that anyone can duplicate) which enabled him to raise $2,150,000 in less than 90 Days.
Jay is going to share the knowledge he’s acquired while creating a 7-Figure annual income in his own Real Estate Business with you! Jay’s specialty is acquiring Private Money for his renovation projects. And whether you know it or not, the difference between the rich and the “just getting by” into today’s Real Estate World…is Private Money.
A large part of Jay’s business is based on people putting up the money to make a loan so he can buy a property cheap and take advantage of the bank-owned real estate bonanza that’s going on out there right now. Jay always gets a big check when he buys a property and doesn’t even make monthly payments on his loans!
If you’re remotely interested in transforming your Real Estate Career from a frustrating hobby to a thriving 6-Figure business that churns out thousands of dollars in passive income month after month, this may be the most important meeting you attend all year!
Join us at the meeting and Jay will teach you how to:
- Never miss out on a deal because you don’t have the money to fund it
- Step-by-step, how Jay raised $2,150,000 in 90 days
- Get an unlimited amount of funds for your deals
- Tap into Jay’s Private Lender Data Feed of over 8000 private lenders who are waiting to fund your deals
- Get 2 big checks every time you close a deal… one when you buy and one when you sell
FREE BONUSES JUST FOR ATTENDING: Jay will be giving away several bonuses for all those who attend:
Free Gift #1: Jay’s National Best-Selling Book – “The New Masters of Real Estate: Getting Deals Done in the New Economy”: This book, packed with quality content, shows you how Jay built his house buying and selling business to a 7-Figure Income in less than 2 years on how he now runs it on autopilot!
Free Gift #2: “The 5 Myths About Private Lending-Exposed!” CD: On this CD, Jay not only reveals 5 myths about private lending, but he will also tell you the amazing discovery he made that helped him raise $2,150,000 in private funds in less than 90 Days!
Free Gift #3: Jay Conner’s Secret “Unlock the Vault” Resource: Discover how to find Existing Private Lenders right in your local area who are ready and willing to fund your deals regardless of your credit or experience!
A New Group for Doing Creative Quick Turns
The Atlanta Homebuyers Society (AHS) is a brand new mastermind group that is forming now for persons interested in buying and selling houses for fun and profit. The program consists of the sharing of information and experiences among participants in the program related to their efforts, successes, and mistakes in regard to buying and selling real estate. The purpose of the group is to help participants become better and more profitable real estate investors and to share in those profits.
At 4:00 PM in the Main Meeting Room, the Atlanta Homebuyers Society is having its 2nd meeting for all those who may be interested in participating in the program. At this meeting, interested participants will learn more about the program, meet group leaders and learn how to apply for the program.
Four (4) AHS Groups are now forming now in Atlanta. Russ Hiner, Rock Shukoor, Leslie Mathis and Gordon Catts will each lead an AHS group consisting of five (5) members/entities each. Because of the limited number of openings in each group, the available positions will fill quickly. So if you are interested in participating in the Atlanta Homebuyers Society…
- Visit AtlantaHomebuyersSociety.com to read all about the program.
- Download the Atlanta Homebuyers Society Application.
- Complete the Application & Agreement and bring it on May 5th, 2014 at 4:00 PM.
- If you like what you hear about the Program, turn in your Application and group leaders will review your Application and let you know if you have been accepted or have been put on the waiting list.
PLEASE NOTE: The number of participants in the program is extremely limited. Once membership of the group reaches capacity, a waiting list will be created for additional applicants. If you want to be the first to be considered for the program, be sure to bring your Application and attend the meeting.
Marketing & Deal Structuring: Also on Monday at the AHS Meeting, Rock Shukoor, Leslie Mathis and Russ Hiner will be going over several different deals and the creative deal structuring the used to put the deals together. They will also be discussing how to generate the required number of leads each month per Homebuyer Society requirements so you can maximize the number of deals you do each month.
Atlanta Real Estate Market Update: Deborah Harris will be giving us a short, but detailed analysis and update the Atlanta real estate market. Join her at this mini-session where she will give you a quick recap and overview of latest changes going on in the metro area.
What’s Hot & What’s Not?
With Gordon Catts, Jim Hitt & Deborah Harris
This month we are excited to announce an Active Investors Group Meeting full of useful information. Real Estate is local in nature. One area of town may be selling quickly while another is not selling well at all. Join us at the meeting to determine what areas are active vs those that have not recovered.
Jim Hitt with American IRA will be joining Gordon Catts to present a talk on Creative Deal Structuring. With a shrinking inventory and stiff competition, having alternative buying strategies is critically important. Jim is a seasoned investor as well as an IRA Custodian. He brings years of experience as well as the benefit of observing the transactions of many seasoned investors who are using IRA Funds to transact business.
Deborah Harris, a Multi Million Dollar Producing Real Estate Agent, will be presenting an abbreviated Market Update on the Atlanta Real Estaste Market. Deborah will be doing the same update at the Atlanta Homebuyers Society Meeting as well.
At 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.
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Starting at 6:00 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.
At approximately 6:15 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.
After 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.
Networth 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>>
The 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>>
Advanta 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>>
Lima 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>>
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>>
Halperin 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>>
FirstCall Claims – Our public adjusters are experts in preparing, documenting, and negotiating claims. With more than 20 years of experience and millions of dollars for our clients, FirstCall has a solid record of improving settlement outcomes. Read More>>
Solutions 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>>
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>>
Pete’s Friendly Home Inspections, LLC. – Pete’s provides home inspections, radon monitoring, gas/water/septic tests, checks pools/sprinklers and any other type of inspection needed to get you that next home! Read More>>
Atlanta Capital Funding – A privately funded hard money residential and commercial lender specializing in unconventional financing where speed and attention to special circumstances are critical. Read More>>
American IRA – The American IRA mission is to provide the highest level of customer service in the self-directed retirement industry.
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Atlanta Private Lending – Atlanta’s premier private real estate lending company. We provide private, hard money loans to professional real estate investors for renovation and investment purposes. Read More>>
Commercial 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>>
Angel Oak Prime Bridge – A direct hard money lender headquartered in Atlanta. We provide renovation/construction loans for investors and builders to purchase and renovate residential properties. Read More>>
CRS 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>>
Atlanta 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 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>>
- Georgia Home Deals
Salvation Army, 2090 N Druid Hills Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
DIRECTIONS: Get off the exit at 1-85 and North Druid Hills Rd. Turn into the driveway just to the left of Krystal and follow the driveway straight back to the Salvation Army Temple. We will have some directional signs out to make it easy for you to find.
The Wild Wild West Group Meets April 28, 2014
Posted on April 27, 2014 bywith Rock Shukoor
Are you looking for effective ways to market your real estate business and get the word out about what you do? Do you need to create a marketing plan that is effective, yet you don’t want to or don’t have a fortune to spend on marketing materials? You’re in luck, because Rock Shukoor can show you how to promote your business without breaking the bank!
Join us at Wild Wild West Group on Monday, April 28 at 6:30PM at the Cherokee Cattle Company located at 2710 Canton Road, Marietta, GA (map) where you’ll have the great fortune of experiencing marketing extraordinaire Rock Shukoor share his knowledge of VIDEO MARKETING!
Using common electronics most everyone already has, you can easily create VIDEO MARKETING that works! At Video Marketing, you’ll see:
- Tips to make good videos
- How to distribute your videos online- for FREE (it’s EASY for amateurs to do!)
- What to include in your videos
- Where to post your videos
- Ways to use this highly effective tool to bring you RESULTS
- And Much, Much More…
When you learn from a pro like Rock, it’s a great method sure to fit everyone’s budget! Join us this Monday at the Wild Wild West Meeting at The Cherokee Cattle Company for a great evening of learning, sharing, eatin’, meetin’, and greetin’! Come hungry, thirsty, and ready to take it all in. Doors open at 6:30, program starts at 7pm.
Rock has worked as an investor, consultant, mentor and coach in the field of real estate for more than 10 years. He is an expert in residential single family homes, and Leader of the A.I.M. (All Inclusive Marketing) Group that focuses solely on marketing for estate entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Late Nite Networking
After the conclusion of the Meeting, we invite you to stay with us for a little Late Nite Networking where you’ll have a chance to meet new friends and allies, and practice your information gathering and networking skills in a friendly, non-threatening environment!
Atlanta Homebuyers Society Update
Before the main presentation, Rock Shukoor and Leslie Mathis will tell you more information about the new Atlanta Homebuyers Society, and how it can help YOU become a better investor. You’ll have an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about this EXCITING new Mastermind!
We will also have Prizes and Giveaways to raffle off. Put on ‘yer cowboy boots and hat and come join us! Atlanta REIA members can attend at NO CHARGE. Non-Members pay just $5 (cash only please) per person at door. April Special- both Members and non-members may bring ONE guest for FREE! Seating is limited, so be sure to be on time for this awesome event!
Atlanta REIA North Meets on April 16th
Posted on April 15, 2014 byPLEASE NOTE: Last week the email we requested for you to send the applications to was not working. If you attempted to send in your application last week, we did not get it. Please try resending today to applications@atlantahomebuyerssociety.com for fax to 770-216-1560.
with Dustin Griffin & Gordon Catts
On Wednesday, April 16th at the Atlanta REIA North Meeting located at 1960 Skylar Hill Dr, Suite D, Buford, GA we will be discussing the new Atlanta Homebuyers Society (AHS) which is now taking applications for new members. We will also be talking about how to generate motivated seller leads which is a major component of AHS.
The Atlanta Homebuyers Society is a brand new membership program and discussion group (a mastermind alliance) for persons interested in buying and selling houses for fun and profit that was inspired by Ron LeGrand’s Homebuyers Society in Jacksonville, FL. The program consists of the sharing of information and experiences among participants related to their efforts, successes, and mistakes in regard to buying and selling real estate.
AHS offers a combination of brainstorming, education, peer accountability, and support in a group setting to help sharpen participants’ real estate investing skills and achieve the success the desire. Participants will challenge each other to set goals, and more importantly, to achieve them.
Four (4) AHS Groups are now forming now in Atlanta. Russ Hiner, Rock Shukoor, Leslie Mathis and Gordon Catts will each lead an AHS group consisting of five (5) members/entities each. Because of the limited number of openings in each group, the available positions will fill quickly. So if you are interested in participating in the Atlanta Homebuyers Society…
- Join us at Atlanta REIA North on April 16th at 6:30PM or visit AtlantaHomebuyersSociety.com for more informaiton about the program.
- If you are interested in applying, download the Atlanta Homebuyers Society Application.
- Complete the Application & Agreement fax or email it in ASAP.
- Group leaders will review your Application and let you know if you have been accepted or have been put on the waiting list for future openings.
We hope to see you at the meeting and look forward to your participation in AHS.
Onsite Renovation Group Meets on April 15th at Noon
Posted on April 14, 2014 by
This month, on Tuesday, April 15 at NOON, the Onsite group will meet at a brick ranch located at 2726 Eastfield Rd in Smyrna, GA. We will be deep into the demolition phase of the project by the meeting at noon on Tuesday. This is a chance to see the project at the very start. The plans include tear off of an existing addition. The new addition will be a spectacular master suite. Overall, the project is a total renovation: new roof, sheetrock, plumbing, wiring, fixtures, counters, cabinets, paint inside and out. You name it and we are doing it here!
The Onsite Renovation Group, led by Aaron McGinnis of Craftbuilt Properties, is an new 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.
Learn How to Fund Your Deals at the Beginning Investors Group on April 21st at Famous Pub
Posted on April 12, 2014 byAll 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!
Come join us at BIG on Monday, April 21st at 6:00PM at Famous Pub (New Location this Month Only) located at 2947 N.Druid Hills Rd. in Atlanta, where Dorsie Boddiford, a rising superstar investor, will be showing you how she has creatively funds of her deals and how you can do the same. Dorsie will show you:
- Several Ways To Finance Your Deals
- Finding Deals Where The Money Comes To YOU
- Taking On An Equity Partner
- Private Money VS Hard Money Loans, What Should You Do?
- And Much, Much More…
Dorsie Boddiford is a 25 year old, full-time real estate investor. She has been investing for a little more than 3 years and is currently working on her 29th deal. Her deals include purchases at foreclosure auctions and tax deed sales, negotiations with owner-financing, deals through door knocking and mail outs, as well as deals with other investors through wrap mortgages, hard money loans, and equity participation deals.
Dorsie first presented to BIG in April 2012 just after completing her 8th deal at the time, and broke attendance records across all Atlanta REIA subgroups. She is now working on her 29th deal just 2 years later. Dorsie is really rocking it with investing! Her presentation will be informative and exciting, so RSVP Now to guarantee yourself a good seat!
After the conclusion of the BIG Meeting and Dorsie’s presentation, we hope you will stay with us for a little Late Nite Networking where we will be doing Buyer/Seller Roleplays so you can practice your information gathering and negotiating techniques.
Before the main presentation, Russ Hiner will tell you more information about the new Atlanta Homebuyers Society, plus hear from our sponsors and how they can help YOU become a better investor with their products and/or services.
We will also have plenty of Prizes and Giveaways to raffle off. You have every reason to come join us! Atlanta REIA members can attend at NO CHARGE. Non-Members can pay $20 per person at door or pre-register online for only $15! RSVP Today! Seating is limited!
If you Join Atlanta REIA Member before 11:59PM, April 20th, you may attend this dynamic meeting for free, plus great discounts on other Atlanta REIA meetings and Workshops.
*Please Note: Meeting agenda is subject to change.
WIN 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.
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>>
Solutions 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>>
ApexTkHomes, LLC
We have one spot available for a non-competing sponsor on April 21st.
Click here to RSVP for Sponsorship.
The Atlanta REIA Beginning Investors Group (BIG) which takes place on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:00 PM at the Famous Pub in Atlanta has been experiencing tremendous growth and attendance over the past few months. Consistently, we have had over 120+ new, intermediate and seasoned investors in attendance!
In an ongoing effort to better serve YOU, our Business Members, and our regular members whom you serve, we wanted to extend to you the opportunity to Sponsor the BIG Meeting and reach our audience of new investors who are getting into real estate investing for the first time or who are getting back into real estate investing once more. Our attendees are looking for contacts to help start and grow their investment businesses and are eager to hear what your business has to offer.
For each BIG Meeting, each of the 3 participating Sponsors will get:
- Your logo and a short description of your business posted on our website and in our promotional emails and flyers for the meeting listing you as a sponsor.
- A 1024 x 768 PowerPoint banner that will rotate along with other sponsor banners before and after the meeting presentations.
- Up to 5 minutes to speak to our group about your product or service before our main presentation.
- A spot in our meeting PowerPoint presentation that you may use during your 5 minute presentation.
- The ability to pass out flyers, business cards or other handouts to all participants at the meeting during your presentation so that everyone is sure to get one.
- The ability to bring a door prize to give away.
PLEASE NOTE Due to the limited time we have available at the meeting, we must limit this offer to the first three (3) Atlanta REIA Business Members to RSVP for Sponsorship for any given month. Sponsorship is exclusive to any one given business type. For example, sponsorship will be limited to one hard money lender, one property manager, one IRA company, one renovation company, one wholesale company, etc. If any given meeting is over booked, we reserve the right to move your business sponsorship to another month that is convenient for you or to refund your reservation fee in full.
Atlanta REIA Gold Business Members can sponsor a BIG Meeting for $49.95 and Silver Business Members for $69.95. If you have any questions, please call (678) 701-7160 or email admin@atlantareia.com.
Thanks in advance for your participation!
Atlanta Homebuyers Society is Now Taking Applications for Membership
Posted on April 9, 2014 by The Atlanta Homebuyers Society (AHS) is a brand new membership program and discussion group (a mastermind alliance) for persons interested in buying and selling houses for fun and profit that was inspired by Ron LeGrand’s Homebuyers Society in Jacksonville, FL. The program consists of the sharing of information and experiences among participants related to their efforts, successes, and mistakes in regard to buying and selling real estate.
AHS offers a combination of brainstorming, education, peer accountability, and support in a group setting to help sharpen participants’ real estate investing skills and achieve the success the desire. Participants will challenge each other to set goals, and more importantly, to achieve them.
Participation in AHS requires commitment, confidentiality, willingness to be creative and to brainstorm ideas and solutions to common real estate problems and to support each other with total honesty, respect and compassion in order to get deals done successfully. The purpose of AHS is to help participants become better and more profitable real estate investors and to share in those profits.
Four (4) AHS Groups are now forming now in Atlanta. Russ Hiner, Rock Shukoor, Leslie Mathis and Gordon Catts will each lead an AHS group consisting of five (5) members/entities each. Because of the limited number of openings in each group, the available positions will fill quickly. So if you are interested in participating in the Atlanta Homebuyers Society…
- Visit AtlantaHomebuyersSociety.com to read all about the program.
- If you are interested in applying, download the Atlanta Homebuyers Society Application.
- Complete the Application & Agreement fax or email it in quickly (today).
- Group leaders will review your Application and let you know if you have been accepted or have been put on the waiting list for future openings.
PLEASE NOTE: The number of participants in the program is extremely limited. Once membership of the group reaches capacity, a waiting list will be created for additional applicants. If you want to be the first to be considered for the program, send in your Application ASAP.
The All Inclusive Marketing Group Meets April 14th on Bandit Signs
Posted on April 9, 2014 bywith Rock Shukoor & Leslie Mathis on Apr 14th
The all new Atlanta REIA All Inclusive Marketing (AIM) Group (formerly the “I Love Marketing” group) meets on Monday, April 14th at 7:00 PM at La Madeleine located at 1165 Perimeter Center West, Atlanta, GA. We are very excited about this meeting and our guest speaker will be Leslie Mathis who will teach us highly effective, low-cost offline marketing methods to drive customers to your business, especially with signs….
- Why signs?
- Where to get them
- What kind of markers to use
- Where to print them (the vinder may be there)
- How much do they cost
- Where to buy the stakes from
- What kind of sings works and draws attention
- What colors draws attention and has worked the best
- Where to post them
- How often to post them
- What to avoid so the county code enforcers are not after you
- And much, much more
Leslie is a published author, teacher, trainer, mentor and is a full-time, well-documented, proven real estate investment professional. Leslie buys and sells real estate by maximizing creative techniques to produce substantial profits with little to no risk. She invests by taking the approach that her main focus is on helping her buyers and sellers first, with the income following as a result. It is imperative for her that she creates win-win solutions for all parties involved in her transactions. She has mastered the art of and is a true transaction engineer, buying and selling hundreds of single family residences since her investing career began.
BONUSES FOR ATTENDING: 
Rock has some special bonuses for all those who show up early or on time: (1) Two lucky attendees will get physical copy of his book, “Extraordinary results by Ordinary Investors”, (2) Everyone will get a digital copy of his new book, “The Dynamic 6” (3) as well as a one hour marketing audit or consulting ($250 value).
After the conclusion of our All Inclusive Marketing Meeting, we will be meeting at a nearby restaurant for “Late Nite Networking”. We will announce where will be meeting for Late Nite Networking at the AIM Meeting. 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 La Madeleine located at 1165 Perimeter Center West, Atlanta, GA.
*Please Note: AIM Meeting agenda is subject to change.
