Atlanta Real Estate Investors Alliance Blog
How to Sync Your Outlook or Google Calendar with Our Atlanta REIA Calendar
Posted on January 23, 2011 byDid you know that you can now sync your Microsoft Outlook Calendar or Google Calendar with our Atlanta REIA Calendar? That right, you can now subscribe to our calendar with Outlook or Google Calendar so you can easily keep track of all of our upcoming events, meetings, workshops and webcasts! Now, every time we add, update or cancel a calendar event, your Google or Outlook Calendar will be updated as well. Subscribing to our Atlanta REIA Calendar with Outlook or Google Calendar is really easy and takes only a minute. Click here for detailed instructions on how to Subscribe to Our Atlanta REIA Calendar with Outlook or Google Calendar.
Evening with an Expert Webcast Replay: Dyches Boddiford on the Real Estate Market for 2011
Posted on January 22, 2011 byOn January 20, 2011 , we had a very special webcast with local real estate investor and trainer Dyches Boddiford who gave us his his “State of the Real Estate Market Address” for 2011. On this webcast you will learn:
- What the real estate market be like in 2011
- What you should do to hedge your position to take advantage of opportunities and avoid the pitfalls
- What the real estate market trends will likely be
- How to adjust your business plan for changes in the market
Watch the replay and hear Dyches Boddiford discuss his take on these topics based on his study and 30 years’ experience. Read More→
What’s Hot in Real Estate Investing Webcast Replay: Don DeRosa on the iPad
Posted on January 22, 2011 byDon DeRosa was our special guest on the January 2011 What’s Hot in Real Investing Webcast. Everyone has probably heard about the hot new iPad by now, but many think its just a cool new toy. On this webcast, Don showed us how he uses the iPad as an integral TOOL to run his real estate investing business and not just as a TOY. Watch the webcast replay to see how the iPad and the right training can totally revolutionize your real estate investing business in 2011 and beyond! Read More→
The Real Estate Junkie Webcast Replay for Jan 2011
Posted on January 22, 2011 byThis was our first Real Estate Junkie Webcast of 2011 with Kimberlee Frank. On this webcast, Kimberlee talked about how 2011 is one of the best years ever to invest in real estate and how you can do it with “no money” and “no credit!” She explained why “what has worked in the previous years isn’t working NOW!!” She has worked 500+ deals so she not only talks the talk, Kimberlee walks the walk! On this webcast, Kimberlee her guts on the following changes in real estate techniques, which will start your 2011 off with a BANG! Read More→
Webcast with Don Derosa on Using the iPad on Jan 18, 2011 at 7PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 byDon DeRosa is this month’s special guest on the What’s Hot in Real Investing Webcast. Everyone has probably heard about the hot new iPad, but most think its just a toy. Well, this month, on January 18th at 7PM ET, Don is going to show us how he uses the iPad as an integral TOOL to run his real estate investing business and not just as a TOY. Log on in to see how the iPad and the right training can totally revolutionize your real estate investing business in 2011 and beyond! Register for the Webcast Now!
Atlanta REIA North Meeting on Using Websites to Generate, Capture & Manage Buyer & Seller Leads
Posted on January 18, 2011 byOn Wednesday, January 19th at 6:00 PM at the Atlanta REIA North Meeting located at 1960 Skylar Hill Dr, Suite D in Buford, GA (map), I, Dustin Griffin, will spend some time telling our audience why you need a good real estate investor website(s), what a good website looks like, what a good website does, how to drive traffic to the site and how Atlanta REIA members can get our real estate investor websites at a HUGE discount well of our regular prices. If you have been waiting to get a good website(s) to run your real estate investing business, your wait is up! Join us on Wednesday and find out how. You will NOT be disappointed and will learn something whether you take advantage of our websites or not.
Webcast with Dyches Boddiford on the State of the Real Estate Market on Jan 20, 2011
Posted on January 16, 2011 byOn January 20th at 7PM ET, we’re having a very special webcast with local real estate investor and trainer Dyches Boddiford who will be giving his “State of the Real Estate Market Address” for 2011. On this webcast you will learn:
- What will the real estate market be like in 2011?
- What should you do to hedge your position to take advantage of opportunities and avoid the pitfalls?
- What are the market trends and why? How will you adjust your business plan for this changes in the market?
Come hear Dyches Boddiford discuss his take on these topics based on his study and 30 years’ experience. Bring your questions for discussion as well. This is a rare learning opportunity you don’t want to miss! Register for the Webcast Now!
Hidden Profits in Real Estate Research Workshop with Gordon Catts on Jan 22nd
Posted on January 16, 2011 byEvery month there are over 10,000 Pre-Foreclosure Ads posted in the “Legal Organs” for the 13 Metro Atlanta Counties. The “Shadow Inventory” is estimated to be over two million properties nationwide with Georgia in the top five. Bankruptcies are at record proportions with record breaking filings in the Greater Atlanta region. There are homes in all price ranges sitting vacant. They are not for sale, they are in limbo. The average mortgage delinquency is over 20 months and not expected to get better any time soon. In other words, there are lots of motivated sellers as well as motivated lenders. Learn how to find the hidden jewels that most investors pass by not even knowing that they exist.
At my upcoming Hidden Profits in Real Estate Research Workshop on January 22, 2011, I will teach you the insider secrets of locating property, lenders and other investors, as well as how to research ownership and mortgage information, sale prices, liens and judgments, etc. You’ll also learn how to:
- Find property owners of vacant properties
- Locate legal descriptions of properties
- Find out sales prices before making an offer
- Find out about Private Lenders
- See what liens and judgments are outstanding against
- Properties before making an offer
- Find out what else the seller/buyer owns
- How to find property owners with problems (situations)
- Pre-foreclosure leads
- Foreclosures
- Delinquent property taxes
- Bankruptcy situations
- How to find a continuing source of active real estate
- Investors
- How to locate a source of cash buyers
- Learn which lenders have REO’s
Again, the Hidden Profits in Real Estate Research Workshop is on January 22, 2011. Location TBA.
Tuition for the Workshop is:
- $49 for Atlanta REIA Gold Members
- $79 for Atlatna REIA Silver Members
- $99 for Non-Members & Guests
Atlanta REIA News for Jan 17th, 2011
Posted on January 16, 2011 byWhat’s Happening at Atlanta REIA
This Week and Next…
We Have a Lot Going on This Week & Next for the Active Investor… Workshops, Meetings, Webcasts & More!
Mon, Jan 17 @ 11:00 AM: Movers & Shakers with Dyches Boddiford
NEW MEETING! Movers and Shakers is a new educational and networking subgroup led by Gordon Catts for intermediate and advanced investors rather than new investors. The group meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at the 5 Seasons Brewing located at 3655 Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta, GA (Map). The doors open at 11:00 AM and the program officially starts at 11:30 AM. Atlanta REIA members can attend at no charge and non-members for $5.00. Dyches Boddiford will be giving his “State of the Real Estate Market Address” and tell us what is in store for active real estate investors in 2011 so don’t miss out!
Tue, Jan 18 @ 7:00 PM: What’s Hot in REI Webcast with Don Derosa
Don DeRosa is this month’s special guest on the What’s Hot in Real Investing Webcast. Everyone has probably heard about the hot new iPad. This month, Don is going to show us how he uses the iPad as an integral TOOL to run his real estate investing business and not just as a TOY. Register for the Webcast Now!
Tue, Jan 19 @ 6:00 PM: Atlanta REIA North on Using Investor Websites
Ron LeGrand and many other gurus have been talking a lot lately about how important it is to have a good real estate investor website to do business in the Internet age. At this month’s Atlanta REIA North Meeting, Dustin Griffin will be speaking how you can websites to generate, capture and manage your buyer and seller leads and automate many of your real estate investing tasks. He will also show Atlanta REIA Members how they can get Super Smart’s state of the art real estate investors websites and SAVE BIG. If you’ve been waiting to get a great deal on a your real estate investor websites, now is your chance! Atlanta REIA North meets on Wednesday, January 19th 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 the Atlanta REIA North Meeting no charge. Guests may attend for $5.00.
Tue, Jan 19 @ 6:00 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, Jan 20 @ 1:30 PM: Haves & Wants Meeting
The Haves and Wants Meeting, run by Joe Thompson, is a weekly investor’s brainstorming and deal making jam session held at 5 Seasons Brewing located at 5600 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs (Map) at the “Prado”. They meet EVERY Thursday (except major holidays) from 1:30 PM till approximately 3:00 PM.
Thu, Jan 20 @ 7:00 PM: Live Webcast with Dyches Boddiford
If you missed local real estate investor, expert and trainer Dyches Boddiford at the Movers & Shakers Meeting on Jan 17th, you have a chance to hear him again live and in person on our Jan 20th webcast. On this special webcast, Dyches will be giving his “State of the Real Estate Market Address” and tell us what is in store for active real estate investors in 2011. This is a rare opportunity you don’t want to miss… Register for the Webcast Now!
Sat, Jan 22 @ 9:30 AM: Hidden Profits in Real Estate Research
At this workshop, Gordon Catts will teach you insider secrets of locating property, lenders & other investors, as well as how to research ownership & mortgage information, sale prices, liens & judgments, etc. The Workshop will be on Saturday, Jan 22 from 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM at 1960 Skylar Hill Dr, Suite D in Buford, GA (Map). Click here for more information.
Sun, Jan 23 @ 6:30 PM: Cash Flow Game Night in Suwanee
The Atlanta REIA Cashflow Players Group, led by Alan McDonald, is a place where individuals can learn to take control of their financial future by playing Robert Kiyosaki’s educational Cashflow 101 and Cashflow 202 board games. We are meeting on Sunday, January 23rd at Taco Mac located at 3443 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road in Suwanee, GA (map).
Atlanta REIA Charter Membership Status Ends January 31st!
Our Charter Membership Drive, which began on October 4th, will end on January 31st, 2011. This does not mean that you can’t still become an Atlanta REIA Member, it just means that you will not forever be classified as a “Charter” or “Founding Member” of the Atlanta Real Estate Investors Alliance. Join Atlanta REIA Now for a little as $100/year! Again we thank you for your support!
Atlanta REIA Main Meeting is Moving to the W Hotel Perimeter
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Atlanta REIA will be moving to an upscale new venue at 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. We will begin setting up the meeting room at 5:30PM and getting ready for 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.
Movers & Shakers Lunch Meeting with Dyches Boddiford Meets Monday, Jan 17th at 11AM
Posted on January 16, 2011 byMovers and Shakers is an brand new Atlanta REIA educational and networking group led by Gordon Catts that is designed to meet the interests and needs of intermediate and advanced investors. Our first meeting is on Monday, January 17th at 11:00 AM at the 5 Seasons Brewing located at 3655 Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta, GA (map). The doors open at 11:00 AM and the program officially starts at 11:30 AM. Atlanta REIA members can attend at no charge and non-members for $5.00. This meeting will take place each month at the same location on the 3rd Monday of each month, so update your calendar and be sure to attend!
Our special guest at this month’s Movers & Shakers Meeting will be Dyches Boddiford, a 30 Year veteran of the Atlanta Real Estate Market. Dyches will will be sharing his thoughts on:
- What will the real estate market be like in 2011?
- What should you do to hedge your position to take advantage of opportunities and avoid the pitfalls?
- What are the market trends and why?
- How will you adjust your business plan for these changes in the market?
Come hear Dyches discuss his take on these topics based on his 30 years of experience investing in the Atlanta real estate market. Bring your questions for discussion as well. We look forward to seeing you there!
The Movers and Shakers Monthly Lunch Meeting
- When: Third Monday from 11:00 AM until 1:30 PM
- Where: 5 Seasons Brewing at 3655 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, GA (map)
- Why: Provide Networking & Education for Intermediate to Advanced Investors
- Cost: No Charge to Atlanta REIA Members. $5.00 for Guests
- Link: moversandshakers.atlantareia.com
Dyches Boddiford’s Advanced Strategies Conference – Jan 29 & 30, 2011
Posted on January 16, 2011 byDyches Boddiford with John Groom, CPA presents the
17th Annual
Advanced Strategies Conference
Legal, tax & business strategies for the seasoned investor
Atlanta, GA – January 29 & 30, 2011
Hilton Garden Inn – Atlanta Airport
2301 Sullivan Road
College Park, GA 30337
404-766-0303
Registration begins 8:30 AM on Saturday
Conference begins at 9:00 AM and ends at 5:00 PM each day
Ron LeGrand Teleseminar Tonight, Thursday, Jan 13th at 7PM ET
Posted on January 13, 2011 byJUST ANNOUNCED: Ron will be doing a special Teleseminar TONIGHT at 7PM ET for those attending, or thinking about attending, his Fast Track to Wealth Seminar this weekend in Atlanta. It is not too late to register to attend live and in person or via our live internet simulcast if you are snowed in at home.
To join us on the call Tonight, Thursday, January 13th at 7:00 PM ET, dial 507-726-3200 and use pass code is 44039#.