Atlanta Real Estate Investors Alliance Blog
Atlanta REIA Welcomes Allen Krebs with Roof Rescue
Posted on March 26, 2013 byRoof Rescue is an Atlanta-based roofing company specializing in residential and commercial roofing systems. Gutters too! With offices located in Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama, Roof Rescue is one of the most trusted and knowledgeable roofing contractors in the Southeast. As a State licensed general contractor, they have the resources and the expertise to address every type roofing and construction need. With membership in the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating, Angie’s List, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), and the American Society of Civil Engineers, Roof rescue is a trusted resource. Associates with Roof Rescue are licensed storm insurance adjusters with HAAG certified roofing inspectors that are qualified to provide on-site damage assessments. Why is this important? It means that you have one of the best roofing contractors in the Southeast acting on your behalf as your advocate if you have leaks or storm related issues with your roof!
Roof Rescue will provide you with a free, no obligation roofing inspection. A bulk of their work comes from insurance damage related issues. With an in-house specialist, Roof rescue deals with the insurance adjusters on your behalf as your advocate get the right roof repairs/replacements needed and/or replacements. Read More→
The 5 Things You Must Know About Evaluating Deals
Posted on March 26, 2013 byFocusing on current real estate comps will prepare you for making deals happen in today’s real estate atmosphere. Are you ready to dive into the real estate market by investing in a rental property? The opportunities are ripe, but don’t make rookie mistakes. Follow these tips and you’ll be on your way to securing a successful deal.
- Don’t trust the owner’s numbers. Your due diligence should involve checking with unbiased sources to determine the expenses, maintenance fees, leasing commissions and other costs associated with any property. Double check data provided by the broker or seller using your own real estate comp source . Talk to another apartment owner. Check public records. Confirm all numbers so you know exactly what kind of expenses to factor into the deal.
- Don’t underestimate property taxes. Factor in the right property tax amount, not what the current owner had been paying, particularly if it’s a long-term owner. Your property taxes could be based on the sale price. Check with the county assessor for accurate numbers.
- Give special attention to the big-ticket items. The heating system and roof can be your biggest headaches and most costly repairs. Know what you’re getting into. Have them inspected by HVAC and roofing specialists, respectively, not a general inspector. Issues are not a deal killer, however. In fact, it can work in your favor and give you the negotiating room to improve the deal. Read More→
Who’s Your Coach?
Posted on March 25, 2013 bywith Leslie Mathis on March 25th
Howdy Partners! Here’s a quick reminder about the Wild Wild West Meeting at 7pm TONIGHT, Monday March 25th, at the Cherokee Cattle Company on Canton Road in Marietta. Tonight we’re covering some pretty important info that you need to know to catapult your success in your real estate business. I’m going to let you in on something so obvious that its way too often overlooked. Being in this business for many years, I am often amused by people that come into real estate excited as can be, only to fizzle out and quit before they even do one deal because they suddenly realize they aren’t going to become wealthy overnight. Can you name any business or career that you can get involved in that doesn’t require at least some amount of training to be good at it? Everyone knows you can’t become a doctor without medical school, internships, licensure, etc., right? Real estate offers opportunities for wealth, lifestyle, and freedom way above that of the average doctor. So why do so many people mistakenly believe that they can be successful in real estate without training and effort? Doesn’t that seem absurd when you really stop and think about it?
Now, its definitely true that real estate is the business that most millionaires are made in. However, just like with any business, trade, craft, or skill, you need to learn the tools, techniques, and systems that will lead you to success. Then you have to go out and actually apply what you’ve learned to make things happen and create wealth. It’s not going to happen simply because you’ve decided to get into real estate investing, any more than picking up a basketball will make you play like Michael Jordan. Speaking of Michael Jordan, he doesn’t just rely on what he knows about basketball and go on that alone—HE HAS A COACH. His coach guides and directs him and pushes him to be a better player. His coach sees things about his playing that he can’t see on his own. His coach helps him to excel and be one of the best. Is real estate investing any different? No its not. The fastest way to success in anything, including real estate, is to work closely with someone that has documented success in that particular area and have them coach and mentor you. Sounds simple, right? Well, there’s a bit more to it than that, and that’s what we’re going to discuss in detail tonight. We’ll cover things like:
- Do you really need a mentor or coach?
- How does a mentoring/coaching relationship work?
- What should you expect from a mentor?
- What’s the best kind of mentor or coach for you?
- What are the benefits of working with a coach?
- What qualities do you need to possess to be successful in working with a coach?
Mark Jackson
Posted on March 24, 2013 by
Mark Jackson, fondly known as MJ, has become the go to Valuation Specialist for people who want to achieve more in their real estate investing business.
In 1999, MJ founded an appraisal company and soon after found his true gift was Analyzing Property value for real estate investors. Once MJ began investing himself, the flood gates opened.
Since 2000, MJ has been able to close real estate transactions totaling in the Millions and maintains a substantial net worth. REIAComps.com was created to help investors like you do exactly the same. Since 2006 real estate investors both domestically and internationally use REIAComps.com to confidently profit every time the buy a property, knowing the right price before they buy. Read More→
FREE Online Lead Finder Software Version 2.2.0 from Duncan Wierman
Posted on March 23, 2013 by
I just wanted to let you know that Duncan Wierman just sent me a copy of his latest edition Online Lead Finder Software Version 2.2.0.
This is the same software I talked about at the Atlanta REIA Meeting this month and the very same software that Don DeRosa was demonstrating at his 2 Day Subject-To Boot Camp for harvesting leads off the Internet in mere seconds.
Because of our relationship, Duncan has given me permission to give this incredible software away for FREE to our Atlanta REIA Members! Thanks Duncan!!!
The Lite Edition is FREE for all Atlanta REIA Members and will scrape up to 25 leads per day off many popular internet sites.
The Gold Edition (AKA Turbo Edition), which is a $500 value, is FREE for Atlanta REIA Gold Members Only and will scrape an UNLIMITED number of leads per day.
If you are an Atlanta REIA Member, login to the Atlanta REIA Members Only Website first and then navigate to Members Only Downloads & Bonuses page where Duncan’s Online Lead Finder Software is listed 2nd in the list of available member downloads.
If you are a Gold Member, there will be instructions in the ReadMe.txt file in the software download telling you how to activate the Unlimited Gold Edition at no charge.
I hope you all enjoy this lead harvesting software. Duncan, thank you again for this amazing software!
Your Free Pass to the Atlanta Home Show on Friday, March 22nd
Posted on March 20, 2013 by
Dear Atlanta REIA members and guests… The 35th Annual Spring Atlanta Home Show begins this Friday! As a special opportunity, and because you play an important role in the home improvement industry, on Friday, March 22nd from 10am to 6:00pm, your Atlanta REIA Membership Card or business card is your ticket at the door. Join us at the Cobb Galleria Centre for the Home Show! Over 350 exhibiting companies showcasing the latest in home improvement products and services await your arrival! Learn more at www.AtlantaHomeShow.com.
Atlanta REIA North Meeting March 20th with on Guerilla Marketing Tactics
Posted on March 18, 2013 bywith Dustin Griffin
Are you generating enough motivated buyer and seller leads each month to survive and thrive in today’s competitive real estate market? Are you generating at least 30-50 leads per month from your marketing efforts? If you’re not generating this many leads or more, you should join us for our next Atlanta REIA North Meeting to learn how to generate all the motivated buyer and seller leads you can handle.
Dustin Griffin will be speaking on Wednesday, March 20th at 6:30PM at the Atlanta REIA North Office located at 1960 Skylar Hill Dr, Suite D, Buford, Georgia on many of the “800 Pound Guerilla Marketing Strategies and Techniques”that he and other successful real estate investors use to generate a steady flow of leads for their real estate investing businesses. You will learn…
- What is Marketing?
- What is Guerilla Marketing?
- How can one dominate their local market online and offline on a budget?
- Marketing in 7 Easy Steps
- Multiple ways to consistently market your business
- 12 Tips for Search Engine Domination
- And much more…
Come join us and learn how you too can totally dominate your local competition online and offline with little effort and a relatively low budget using new and traditional marketing techniques, a little creativity and the power of the Internet. And if you want even more marketing training, Dustin will be back on Saturday, April 20th for a full day workshop on “101 Plus Ways to Generate Buyer & Seller Leads”.
WIN A CRUISE: All participants who attend the Atlanta REIA North Meeting on March 14th 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.
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!
101 Plus Ways to Generate Motivated Buyer & Seller Leads Workshop
Posted on March 11, 2013 byMotivated Buyer & Seller Leads
A Full Day Workshop with Dustin Griffin on April 20th
From 8:30AM – 5PM in Buford, GA
Part of the 800 Pound Guerilla Marketing Training Series
This Event Sold Out. We are out of seats.
Please do not register.
Join us on Saturday, April 20th at 8:30 AM at the Atlanta REIA North Office located at 1960 Skylar Hill Dr, Suite D, in Buford, GA for to learn “101 Plus Ways to Generate Buyer & Seller Leads” for your real estate investing business.
Dustin Griffin is going to teach you many of the 800 Pound Guerilla Marketing Strategies and Techniques he and other successful investors use to generate all the buyer and seller leads they can handle on a low budget and how you can too.
He is going to teach you how you can totally dominate your local competition with little effort and a relatively low budget using new and traditional marketing techniques, a little creativity and the power of the Internet.
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Please Note: Registrants may bring a spouse, parent or adult child for 1/2 off.
What Some of Our Attendees Said…
“I loved all the marketing examples. Dustin is the bomb! :)” ~ Ruth R.
“Excellent workshop with a lot (whole lot) of great content. Dustin put a lot of work into the presentation. Excellent coverage of all the items.” ~ E. Ohuche
“Overall an excellent class with great information presented very well. All the information was very helpful. :)” ~ Sabrina C.
“Dustin is very knowledgeable and a great teacher. I learned a lot!!!” ~ R. Marshall
“The teacher Dustin Griffin is very thorough with his information. We all feel like we were fed with a firehose. :)” ~ J. Rexford
“Overall Dustin is a great real estate investors. Very knowledgeable and has a great command of marketing both offline and online. He is of great value to new and experienced investors because of the importance of cost effective marketing and internet marketing.” ~ Emeka O.
“The mass amount of information gives me a lot of new ideas for marketing. I could not take notes fast enough! :) I highly recommend for anyone that is interested in real estate investing if you are brand new or a seasoned investor.” ~ T. Young
“Dustin really got me motivated to go out and generate more leads. I took seven pages of notes in addition to all the handouts he gave us. I can’t wait to implement some of the strategies to get the leads pouring in.” ~ Stephen M.
“I really enjoyed teaching this class a lot. I love marketing and love sharing a the various marketing strategies, tips, tools and tricks that I and other successful investors have used to generate all the motivated buyer and seller leads we can handle. I really enjoyed all the class participation and all the examples they shared. Thank you so much for participating!” ~ D. Griffin
19th Annual Advanced Strategies Conference on March 16 & 17, 2013
Posted on March 6, 2013 by
Co-sponsored by Atlanta REIA
Come see why prior attendees keep coming back to this conference. Each year we pick new topics and enhance prior topics that provide practical solutions to investor situations. Our topics for the 19th Annual Advanced Strategies Conference will be Income & Estate Tax changes, Title Law and Real Estate Options. This year promises to be better than ever. We have even invited special guest experts to cover some advanced concepts.
Each year we begin the conference with a detailed overview of the economic and political issues that will affect your investments and business transactions. This will include, but is not limited to:
- Washington Update of changes and opportunities in the tax law
- Avoiding the new 0.9% and 3.8% Medicare taxes
- Current State of the Market
- Political and Market Forecast
- What the new administration could mean for you and your investments
Title Law & Real Estate Options
Title is a legal term for a bundle of rights in a piece of property in which a party owns a legal and/or an equitable interest. These ownership rights may be separated and held by different parties. Ownership of a title is distinct from possession, a right that often accompanies ownership but is not necessarily sufficient to prove it. We will cover elements of title every real estate investor should know and more. A good knowledge of title can help you make deals that an uneducated investor would be afraid to touch.
For example, just a few of the topics we plan to cover in detail include:
- Different Ownership Forms
- Life Estate with Remainderman
- Reversionary Interests
- Who really owns your home?
- Lien theory vs. Title theory states
- Allodial Title
- Nominee Ownership
- Statute of Frauds
- Quiet Title
- Where does title come from?
- Inchoate rights
- Homestead
- Chain of Title
- Easements
- Adverse Possession
- & much more!
Plus, Pete Fortunato and Dyches will discuss a greatly underused tool of the real estate investor, the Option. An option is the right, but not the obligation, to buy at a predetermined price (the strike price) withing a specified period of time. Both the technical issues and numerous examples will be discussed.
- Options vs. Sales Contracts
- Income tax treatment
- Options in 1031 Exchanges
- Deal vs. Investor Options
- Calls & Puts
- Securing an Option
- Options associated with leases
- & much more!
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Momma Said: Don’t Stand Too Close
Posted on March 5, 2013 byWe get lots of calls from real estate investors who want to go with me to see what it’s really like to knock on sellers’ doors. I got such a call a few weeks back. The investor flew in and we went door knocking.
Need to back up a minute. Tom (the investor) and I had a number of conversations before he flew in. He was having trouble doing deals on a regular basis. In addition, when he met with sellers, he didn’t feel he was creating any kind of lasting bond with them.
On the phone, Tom seemed like a really nice guy. Our conversations never dragged. When it came to real estate and creative deal structuring, he knew what he was talking about. Also, he was out there beating the bushes and seeing plenty of sellers – but for some reason, they just weren’t responding to him. I couldn’t understand the problem – that is, I couldn’t understand the problem UNTIL I met with Tom face-to-face. Read More→
FREE Online Lead Finder Software from Duncan Wierman
Posted on February 28, 2013 byI just wanted to let you know that my good friend Duncan Wierman just sent me a copy of his latest edition Online Lead Finder Software (Version 2.1.0) for harvesting leads off the Internet in seconds.
Because of our close friendship, Duncan is allowing me to give this incredible software away for FREE to our Atlanta REIA Members! Thanks Duncan!!!
The Lite Edition is for all Atlanta REIA Members and will scrape up to 25 leads per day.
The Gold Edition (AKA Turbo Edition), which is a $500 value, is FREE for Atlanta REIA Gold Members Only and will scrape an UNLIMITED number of leads per day.
If you are an Atlanta REIA Member, login to the Atlanta REIA Members Only Website first and then navigate to Members Only Downloads & Bonuses page where Duncan’s Online Lead Finder Software is listed 2nd in the list of available member downloads.
I hope you all enjoy this lead harvesting software. Duncan, thank you again for this amazing software!
Atlanta REIA Main Meeting on March 4, 2013 with Don DeRosa on the “New Subject-To”
Posted on February 28, 2013 bywith Don DeRosa on
The “New Subject-To” Strategies That Work in Today’s Real Estate Market
at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia on March 4th
Guests Can RSVP Online Now for $15 or Pay $20 at the Door.
Join us on Monday, March 4th at 5:30PM at the Atlanta REIA Main Monthly Meeting where real estate expert Don DeRosa will share with you, many of the “New Subject-To” strategies, tools and techniques he uses every day to create winning deals for himself as well as his buyers and sellers. Don is a part time real estate trainer and mentor and full-time real estate investor who actively buys, sells and holds properties each month for huge profits and long term cash flow.
Today Don is working feverishly at buying properties “Subject To” using the existing financing on the seller’s home instead of having to go to a bank or a hard money lender for funding. This allows Don to buy multiple properties fast, without coming up with all the purchase funds on the front end. This is the perfect strategy for buying and holding pretty houses in today’s market where easy funding is not readily available for real estate investors.
Don will walk you through real deals, step-by-step to demonstrate how to evaluate the lead, determine your exit strategy, structure the deal, negotiate with the seller and get the paperwork done almost instantly and without any of the hard work you normally do to get your deals done.
By the end of the presentation, you’ll know…
- How to recognize a “Subject To” opportunity and buy with little or no money!
- How to evaluate any lead and decide whether this is a winner for you and how much money you’ll make before you make your offer
- How to combine buying strategies and exit strategies – that work right now, in 2013
- How to structure a deal in less than 10 minutes, so that you make a minimum of $20,000 on it, choosing from multiple purchase and exist strategies
- How to determine the seller’s hot buttons are so you can craft a deal the seller can’t refuse
- How to use Don’s proprietary tools to negotiate for you, so you never let your emotions talk you into making a bad deal!
And is this is not enough, Don will be back with us on March 23rd & 24th for a two day boot camp called “Making a Fortune Buying Houses with No Money and No Credit” to really drive these points home and give you all the subject-to details you need to succeed in real estate investing. Once you are armed with Don’s training and the tools, you will be able to make this your best year ever!
Real Estate Strategies for a Changing Market
with Gordon Catts & Jim Hitt
The Atlanta Metro Area has gone from a buyer’s market to a seller’s market. The market has changed substantially in the last 6-12 months. Hedge Funds are stepping all over each other purchasing foreclosures and are running up the prices. The “courthouse gang” is now being routinely out bid by kids with a cell phone and an iPad who are receiving their bidding instructions from people we never see, who are sitting in front of multiple computer screens hundreds or thousands of miles away from the fray. Listed REO’s are selling above list price. When a new listing hits the market, within 24 hours there are multiple offers and the house is put under contract. With all this excitement going on it’s time to examine other strategies.
Please join us for the “Meeting-Before-The-Meeting” on Monday, March 4th at 3:00 PM at Total Wine & More located at 124 Perimeter Center W (see map), where your host Gordon Catts will be joined by Jim Hitt to discuss this important topic. Together Jim and Gordon bring years of valuable insight to this topic. Join us and bring your own questions, concerns, answers and insights. At 5:00 PM, Total Wine & More will be offering a complimentary wine tasting to all those who attend our meeting and wish to participate. There is NO CHARGE to attend this meeting or the wine tasting for Atlanta REIA Members and guests. Thanks Total Wine & More!
After the conclusion of the Main Meeting, we will be reconvening at the Tilted Kilt Perimeter located at 1155-B Mount Vernon Highway in Atlanta for the “Meeting after the Meeting”. The Tilted Kilt will be offering half price appetizers as well as food and drink specials for our members and guests. Come eat, drink, network and have fun with us as hang out late into the night! Thanks Tilted Kilt Perimeter!
*Please Note: Meeting agenda is subject to change.
Each and every month, for the duration of our meeting, we have a Vendor Trade Show in which you can come out and meet many of our participating business members who help sponsor our meeting. Vendors can Reserve a Table Here. Thanks again sponsors!
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>>
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.
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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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
Law 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>>
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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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>>
Angel Oak Funding – A direct hard money lender headquartered in Atlanta. We provide renovation/construction loans for investors and or builders to purchase and renovate residential properties. 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>>
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>>
Platinum Real Estate– A full service real estate brokerage that provides a wide range of real estate services including full service property management. We assist our clients in buying residential, commercial and investment properties throughout metro Atlanta. Read More>>
WGC Commercial Lending – A national full service commercial real estate and business financing company. We provide conventional, bridge, SBA, refinancing/cash-out refinancing, credit lines and construction loans. 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>>
Simply Amazing Staging Atlanta – We have a proven record of converting those “For Sale” signs into “Sold” signs. We use 5 proven and time tested steps to sell your home in record time.
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