Atlanta Real Estate Investors Alliance Blog
What’s Happening at Atlanta REIA – Feb 17, 2011
Posted on February 18, 2011 byDustin Griffin & Gordon Catts talked about all of the different meetings, webcasts and workshops that are coming up between Feb 17th and March 7th and there were quite a few. Watch or listen to this webcast and find out why Atlanta REIA members and guests are calling the Atlanta Real Estate Investors Alliance the hottest new real estate investor club in Georgia. Read More→
What’s Hot in Real Estate Investing Webcast Replay: Building a Buyers List
Posted on February 18, 2011 byGordon Catts was our special guest on the February 15th, 2011 What’s Hot in Real Investing Webcast. Gordon talked about why it is so important to build a strong buyers list in today’s ever changing economy and competitive buyer’s market. Watch the webcast replay to see how you can easily build a strong buyers list and have your investment properties sold or occupied before you ever even buy them. Doing so will allow you to buy with confidence and make 2011 your best your for investing in real estate ever! Read More→
Haves & Wants Speed Marketing Session: Feb 7, 2011
Posted on February 17, 2011 by
This was the Haves and Wants Speed Marketing Session that we recorded live at our February 7, 2011 Atlanta REIA Meeting. This is a new 30 minute session at our Atlanta REIA Main Monthly Meeting that starts at 6:00 PM on the 1st Monday of the month and is hosted by Joe Thompson. The purpose of this marketing session is to help facilitate deals by giving our members the opportunity to quickly market things they HAVE and no longer want and to find things they WANT but don’t yet have. Thanks Joe and Alan for helping make this Speed Marketing Session possible! Read More→
The Real Estate Junkie Webcast Replay for Feb 2011
Posted on February 15, 2011 by
Are you having problems getting your BPO or appraisal low enough on your short sale offers? Is the lender saying the house is worth far more than it really is and declining your reasonable short sale payoff offer? Are your short sale offers being rejected because of this? If so, you need to watch this webcast with Kimberlee Frank. On this webcast, Kimberlee talked about how to influence the BPO or appraisal and how to use repair estimates to convince the bank to accept your short sale offer. Read More→
Building a Buyers List Workshop – February 19, 2011
Posted on February 14, 2011 by
On February 19th, 2011 from 10 AM to 5 PM, Gordon Catts and Dustin Griffin, will be teaching our first Atlanta REIA “How to Build a Buyers List Workshop” at 1960 Skylar Hill Dr, Suite D, in Buford, GA.
In the highly competitive real estate market we operate in today, it is foolish to wait until you have a property and then try to generate a buyer specific for that property. There has to be a better way!
Generate a list of buyers that you can plug into properties as they become available. If you are in the business of being an investor, it makes sense to create and manage a strong buyers list. It’s much more efficient and will help you make wiser and more profitable real estate investment decisions.
Building a Buyers List Workshop
- When? Saturday, February 19th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Where? 1960 Skylar Hill Dr, Suite D, Buford, GA (map)
- Why? To learn how to build a strong buyers list
- Cost? $49 for Gold Members, $79 for Silver Members & $99 for guests
- Class size? Workshop limited to 30 people. Reserve your seat now!
Social Networking 101 Workshop – Feb 20, 2011 – Free for Atlanta REIA Members
Posted on February 14, 2011 by
We have scheduled our first Atlanta REIA Social Networking 101 Workshop for February 20th, 2011 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at 1960 Skylar Hill Dr, Suite D in Buford, GA. This workshop, taught by Dustin Griffin, is designed to teach attendees how to network with other people and businesses online in order to promote themselves, their businesses and Atlanta REIA using various online social networking tools such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google, Meetup, Linked In, Realty Join, Skype and much more.
Immediately after this event, starting at 6:30 PM, there is an Atlanta REIA Cashflow Players Game Night at Taco Mac in Suwanee (map) which is only about 5 to 10 minutes from Social Networking Workshop. So first come learn with us and then come play with us!
Be sure to bring your notebook computer or tablet, plenty of business cards, any promotional flyers you use as well as links to your websites, social media sites, etc.
Social Networking 101 Workshop
- When? Sunday, February 20th from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Where? 1960 Skylar Hill Dr, Suite D, Buford, GA (map)
- Why? To learn the basics of Social Networking
- Cost? *FREE for Atlanta REIA Members & $99.00 for guests. Register Now!
- Class size? Workshop limited to 30 people so RSVP now to reserve a seat!
- Bring? Computer, Business Cards, Flyers, Links to your social media sites
*PLEASE NOTE: Because seating is limited at this workshop, Atlanta REIA Members must pay a $20 RSVP fee that is fully refundable if they attend this workshop and non-refundable if they do not attend.
Wholesaling 101 Workshop – Feb 26, 2011
Posted on February 14, 2011 byPlay the Real Estate Game with
Little to NO Risk with BIG Profits!!
“Wholesaling 101 Workshop”
Wholesaling is a great strategy for making quick cash, low risk, without the use of your credit, income, or money (when done correctly). Wholesaling real estate is among the most popular investment strategies because anyone can do it — you don’t need a real estate license or a lot of money to start. And once you start, it’s nearly impossible to keep the money from pouring into your bank account.
This is the Atlanta REIA Wholesale 101 Workshop taught by Russ Hiner. We will teach you the 2011 wholesale strategies you need to succeed. There is no need for you to have money out of your pocket or credit, you do no repairs or work yourself and they are usually done in a few days or weeks. Read More→
What’s Happening at Atlanta REIA – Feb 14, 2011
Posted on February 14, 2011 byTue, Feb 15 @ 7:00 PM: What’s Hot in Real Estate Investing Webcast
Gordon Catts is this month’s special guest on the What’s Hot in Real Investing Webcast. Gordon is going to talk about the importance of having a strong buyers list in today’s real estate “buyer’s market”. Gordon and Dustin will also be talking about what they will be teaching at the “Building a Buyers List Workshop” on Saturday, February 19th starting at 10 AM. Register for the Webcast Now to learn more!
Here are a few of the questions Gordon will answer:
- What is a buyers list and why is it important to have one in today’s market and economy?
- Do you need different kinds of buyers lists for different kinds of properties?
- How big should your buyers list be?
- How do you get started building a buyers list?
- What are some of the ways to find serious buyers?
- How do you pre-screen your potential buyers and separate the prospects from the suspects?
- What should you do to grow and maintain your list?
- How do you contact your buyers list about your properties?
- How do you build a buyers list if you don’t have any inventory?
- What technology do you use to manage your buyers list?
- …and more!
Wed, Feb 16 @ 6:00 PM: Atlanta REIA North Meeting
At this meeting, we will be doing a “Tech Talk” where Dustin Griffin, Gordon Catts, Brad Popp and other attendees will share some of the latest tech tips being used by successful real estate investors. Bring a few of your favorite tech tips to share at the meeting. If you are a high tech investor or want to be, this is the monthly meeting for you! Atlanta REIA North meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 1960 Skylar Hill Dr, Suite D in Buford, GA (Map) in North Gwinnett County just a few miles from the Mall of GA. Atlanta REIA Members may attend at no charge. Guests may attend for $5.00. Late Nite Networking takes place after the meeting at the Mall of GA Taco Mac.
Wed, Feb 16 @ 8:30 PM: Late Nite Networking North
Immediately after the Atlanta REIA North Monthly Meeting, we will reconvene at the Mall of Georgia Taco Mac (Map) for Late Nite Networking. We hope you will come out and eat, drink, network, learn and have fun with us!
Thu, Feb 17 @ 1:30 PM: Haves & Wants Meeting
This meeting is a weekly investor’s brainstorming and deal making jam session hosted by Joe Thompson and held at 5 Seasons Brewing located at 5600 Roswell Rd (map) inside the Perimeter at the “Prado” in Sandy Springs from 1:30 PM till approximately 3:00 PM. This group is all about doing deals and making money right now.
Thu, Feb 17 @ 7:00 PM: Social Networking 101 Webcast
Dustin Griffin is doing a live webcast on Social Networking to give our audience a preview of what he will be covering at the Social Networking 101 Workshop on Sunday, February 20th starting at 1 PM. Don’t forget, Atlanta REIA members can attend this event at no charge. See additional information on the workshop below and Register for the Webcast Now to learn more!
Sat, Feb 19 @ 10 AM: Building a Buyers List Workshop
This workshop, taught by Gordon Catts and Dustin Griffin, is designed to teach attendees how to create and manage a strong buyers list so that they can sell or occupy their investment properties quickly and have buyers and/or renters lined up before the investor ever even purchase a property. Cost is $49.95 for Gold Members. Class is limited to 30 attendees. Read more about this event →
Sun, Feb 20 @ 1 PM: Social Networking 101 Workshop (*FREE!)
This workshop, taught by Dustin Griffin, is designed to teach attendees how to network with other people and businesses online in order to promote themselves, their businesses and Atlanta REIA using various online social networking tools such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google, Meetup, Linked In, Realty Join, Skype and much more. *Atlanta REIA Members can attend for FREE but MUST RSVP since seating is limited to 30 people! Read more about this event →
Sun, Feb 20 @ 6:30 PM: Cashflow Game Night in Suwanee
Cashflow Game Night is a meetup where individuals can learn to take control of their financial future by playing Robert Kiyosaki’s educational Cashflow 101 and Cashflow 202 board games. The Cashflow Players Group meets again on Sunday, February 20th at 6:30 PM at Taco Mac located at 3443 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road in Suwanee, GA (map). Atlanta REIA Members play for FREE and guests for $7. Come eat, drink, play and network with us!
Sat, Feb 26 @ 9 AM: Wholesaling 101 Workshop
Wholesaling is a great strategy for making quick cash, with low risk and without they use of your own cash or credit when done correctly. Wholesaling real estate is among the most popular investment strategies because anyone can do it, At this workshop, you will learn the 2011 wholesale strategies you need to succeed. Read more about this event→
Evening with an Expert Webcast Replay: Andy Heller on Buying REOs Lender Direct
Posted on February 4, 2011 by
REO Expert, Andy Heller, talked about why GA is the #1 state in the to buy bank owned REOs for pennies on the dollar and why the best time to buy REOs is right now. Andy talked about creative ways to find REOs; how buy them lender direct before they are listed; how to negotiate with lenders; how to make offers; how to determine value; how to pay for them and so much more. Read More→
Real Estate Junkie Webcast: Does Your BPO End Up Being “Broker Price OUTRAGEOUS”?!?
Posted on February 4, 2011 byDoes the following conversation sound familiar?
MITIGATOR: Our counteroffer is $79,000.
YOU: WHAT? The buyer offered $30,000, which IS current market value and current as-is value! We had the BPO last week, where did the value come in at?
MITIGATOR: It came in at $79,000 so you need to call the buyer and get them as close to $79,000 as possible. We need to net 91% of that, which is $71,100.
YOU: I don’t understand, this house is saturated with pet urine and needs $20,000+ in repairs???
This is a real story of a real deal and the person doing this short sale DID NOT ATTEND THE BPO!!! Do you wonder why the value was so exaggerated? They will go round and round with the lender on this file for the next 4 months until that BPO value expires and they can order a new one. SO… is the BPO a deal-maker or a deal-breaker? The answer is YES!
Are you personally attending each of your BPO appointments armed with an all-inclusive packet for your BPO agent? IF NOT, you are throwing yourself up against a brick wall! Ouch!
Is your BPO producing a short sale value? Make your next BPO your BEST BPO!
Join our call on February 8th at 7pm Eastern and let Kimberlee Frank, the BPO Queen, share her most effective tips regarding influencing the BPO.
What’s Happening at Atlanta REIA – Feb 7, 2011
Posted on February 4, 2011 byAtlanta REIA Main Meeting
Monday, February 7th @ 5:30 PM
W Hotel Atlanta Perimeter
with Guest Speaker, Scott Scheel
(Come See Our New Location!)
Some Quick Facts About Our Main Meeting
- What? The Atlanta REIA Main Monthly Meeting
- When? February, 7th 2011 starting @ 5:30 PM
- Where? W Hotel Atlanta Perimeter @ 111 Perimeter Center West (map)
- Why? To Learn, network, market, have fun and prosper!
- Cost? Guests can attend at NO CHARGE this month!
- Wear? Dress to impress
- Bring? A smile, positive attitude, enthusiasm, biz cards, flyers & a friend
- Parking?Free parking in hotel’s rear parking lot
Meeting Agenda for Feb 7th, 2011
5:00 PM in Lobby:
Sign in, Meet, Greet, Network, Market, Vendors
6:00 to 7:15 PM in Great Room:
Haves & Wants Speed Marketing Session
with Joe Thompson
Atlanta REIA Updates & Announcements for February
with Joe Thompson
Mark Galey on Fuller Center 2011 Community Service Projects
Gordon Catts on Movers & Shakers & Upcoming Workshops
Leslie Mathis on Atlanta REIA West Meeting in Marietta
Reggie Jackson on Atlanta REIA South Meeting in Stockbridge
Karen Bershad, on the Small Business Group
Steve Goines on East Point Subgroup Meeting
Russ Hiner on Wholesaling 101 Workshop
Alan McDonald on Cash Flow Players Group
Door Prizes & Giveaways
with Pam Moss
Member Discounts from Home Depot
with Gordon Catts & Home Depot Representative
7:15 to 7:30 PM in Lobby & Great Room:
15 Minute Intermission & Mixer
7:30 to 9:00 PM in Great Room:
7 Moves to Checkmate in Commercial Real Estate Investing
with Keynote Speaker, Scott Scheel
9:00 PM until Late in Lobby & Lounge:
Late Nite Networking for Real Estate Professionals
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Don’t forget, as of this February 7th meeting, Atlanta REIA is moving to the W Hotel Atlanta Perimeter located at 111 Perimeter Center West, Atlanta, GA (map) just across the street from Perimeter Mall. Members and guests can arrive early at 5:00 PM and mingle in the hotel lobby and lounge. The Haves and Wants Speed Marketing Session which will begin at 6:00 PM sharp. Free parking is available for members and guests in the parking lot conveniently located behind the hotel. Guest can attend at NO CHARGE this month to check out new location and our organization.
Other Events for the Week of Feb 7th, 2011
Tue, Feb 8 @ 7:00 PM: East Point Subgroup Meeting
The East Point Subgroup takes place on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Giovanna’s Italian Kitchen located at 1375 Virginia Ave in East Point, GA. The meetings will cover many areas of real estate investing and offers many opportunities of participation by all attendees. Atlanta REIA members can guest can attend at no charge.
Tue, Feb 8 @ 7:00 PM: Real Estate Junkie Webcast
On the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7PM ET, Kimberlee Frank is going to teach you real world investing strategies and techniques that work in today’s troubled economy and real estate market on the Real Estate Junkie Webcast. This month Kimberlee will be talking about how to influence the BPO (Brokers Price Opinion) or Appraisal when negotiating short sale payoffs with lenders. Register for the Webcast!
Thu, Feb 10 @ 1:30 PM: Haves & Wants Meeting
This meeting is a weekly investor’s brainstorming and deal making jam session hosted by Joe Thompson and held at 5 Seasons Brewing located at 5600 Roswell Rd (map) inside the Perimeter at the “Prado” in Sandy Springs from 1:30 PM till approximately 3:00 PM. This group is all about doing deals and making money right now.
Thu, Feb 10 @ 3:30 PM: Small Business Group Meeting (NEW!)
The Small Business Group is a new educational subgroup, hosted by Karen Bershad, that is designed to help real estate entrepreneurs and other small business owners run their business more efficiently and profitably. The group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at the 5 Seasons Brewing at the “Prado” located at 5600 Roswell Rd (map) in Sandy Springs, GA inside the Perimeter.
Thu, Feb 10 @ 6:30 PM: Atlanta REIA South Meeting
The Atlanta REIA South Monthly Meeting, run by Reggie Jackson, is held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM at Ryan’s Restaurant located at 5425 North Henry Blvd in Stockbridge, GA (Map). Please show up at 6:30 PM to eat and network before the meeting officially starts at 7:00 PM. Atlanta REIA Members may attend at no charge. Guests may attend for $5.00. Immediately after the meeting, we will reconvene at the Stockbridge Taco Mac (Map) for Late Nite Networking. We hope you will come out and eat, drink, network, learn and have fun with us!
Sat, Feb 19 @ 10 AM: Building a Buyers List Workshop
This workshop, taught by Gordon Catts and Dustin Griffin, is designed to teach attendees how to create and manage a strong buyers list so that they can sell or occupy their investment properties quickly and have buyers and/or renters lined up before the investor ever even purchase a property. Read more about this event →
Sun, Feb 20 @ 1 PM: Social Networking 101 Workshop
This workshop, taught by Dustin Griffin, is designed to teach attendees how to network with other people and businesses online in order to promote themselves, their businesses and Atlanta REIA using various online social networking tools such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google, Meetup, Linked In, Realty Join, Skype and much more. Atlanta REIA Members can attend for FREE! Read more about this event →
Sat, Feb 26 @ 9 AM: Wholesaling 101 Workshop
Wholesaling is a great strategy for making quick cash, with low risk and without they use of your own cash or credit when done correctly. Wholesaling real estate is among the most popular investment strategies because anyone can do it, At this workshop, you will learn the 2011 wholesale strategies you need to succeed. Read more about this event→
Subscribe to Atlanta REIA Newsletter & Get Scott Scheel’s eCourse at No Charge
Posted on February 2, 2011 by
For a limited time only, subscribe to our Newsletter and receive Scott Scheel’s audio course and manual entitled “The 7 Moves to Checkmate in Commercial Real Estate”. You’ll get a download link in your email once you subscribe and verify your email. And don’t forget, Scott will be our keynote speaker at our Atlanta REIA Main Meeting on Monday, Feb 7th at the W Hotel Atlanta Perimeter.
& receive Scott Sheel’s “7 Moves to Checkmate in Commercial Real Estate” course!
