Atlanta Real Estate Investors Alliance Blog
Ron LeGrand
Posted on December 7, 2010 by
Ron LeGrand is the world’s leading expert in residential quick turn real estate and a prominent commercial property developer. Ron has bought and sold over 2,000 single family homes over the past 30 years, and currently owns commercial developments in nine states ranging from retail, office, warehouse, residential subdivisions and resorts. The developed value of his current projects tops two billion dollars and many of the profits are shared with student partners.
Ron is an active teacher, author and writer with a best selling book in stores today and a new one recently released. He’s shared the stage with some of the most famous people in the world, including Donald Trump, Dr. Phil, Jay Leno, Jerry Rice, past presidents, corporate CEO’s and movie/TV stars, and spends a great deal of his time conducting real estate training in rooms as small as 100 to as large as 20,000.
Ron is a former mechanic that has helped create millionaires numbering in the thousands and has hundreds of thousands of students all over North America and numerous other countries. He’s famous for his “tell it like it is” style and down to earth, humorous presentation about the real business of investing in real estate with little or no money or credit and building a fortune quickly with time tested and proven techniques, many created and trademarked by him. Read More→
Joe Thompson
Posted on December 7, 2010 by
Joe Thompson is an experienced business and financial consultant with over 28 years in the financial arena and business ownership experience dating back to 1973. Joe entered the financial consulting field in 1982 and has been awarded numerous awards for his achievements and quality of work. Joe focuses his practice on working with Real Estate Investors, Entrepreneurs and Business Owners, all of whom have unique challenges and opportunities, which require experience and additional skills not commonly found in the advisement industry. Read More→
Atlanta REIA December Meeting & Christmas Party is TONIGHT!
Posted on December 6, 2010 by
We at the Atlanta Real Estate Investors Alliance want to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! On Monday, December 6th starting at 5:30 PM at the Doubletree Hotel in Roswell, GA, we are having a very special Atlanta REIA Meeting and Christmas party. Atlanta REIA Members may bring guests at NO CHARGE and non-members may attend for FREE as well. Come one, come all and celebrate the holiday season with us and many other Atlanta real estate investors, entrepreneurs and professionals.
From 6 to 7 PM, I’ve asked several of our good friends, business members and fellow investors such as Jeff Nix, Mark Galey, Joe Thompson, Erven Kimble, Karen Bershad and a few others to address our group about what we have going on at Atlanta REIA and are planning in the near future.
From 7 to 8:30 PM, our good friend, guru and very successful commercial real estate investor, David Lindahl, will be our main speaker for the evening and will be talking about how to successfully invest in commercial real estate and make a fortune in today’s real estate market. Dave is NOT one of those real estate gurus who is all talk and no action. Dave currently owns over 7200 commercial units and is still actively working the business. In fact, we did a short webcast with Dave yesterday, live from Huntsville, Alabama where he was overseeing some of his properties there. Click here to listen to the webcast with Dave. If you attend our December 6th Meeting, Dave has a special gift for you… FREE Tickets to his Wealth Conference on December 11th and 12th in Buckhead. This is an event you don’t want to miss!
After Dave speaks, we will be having our Atlanta REIA / Late Nite Networking Christmas Party starting around 8:30 PM. There will be music, a cash bar and hors d’oeuvres so come out eat, drink, learn, network and celebrate the Christmas Season with us!
TONIGHT ONLY: Gold Charter Business Memberships for Only $150/year!
Any business who joins Atlanta REIA at our Atlanta REIA Meeting tonight only for $150 will automatically be upgraded from a Silver Membership to an Atlanta REIA Gold Charter Business Membership ($350 value) at no additional charge! This is another $200 savings for joining at our Monthly Meeting and Christmas Party. To take advantage of this Christmas special, Download our Atlanta REIA Charter Business Application, fill it out and bring it with you to the meeting and we will take care of the rest. Be sure to complete our Goodwill Ambassador Form if you want to get paid up to 50% to refer us new members. Merry Christmas!
TONIGHT ONLY: Individual & Couple Charter Memberships for $75 to $150/year
For tonight and tonight only, you can join Atlanta REIA as an Individual Silver Charter Member for $75/year and save $25. You can add a 2nd adult member from your same household to your Silver Membership for $50/year. Better yet, you can also join Atlanta REIA as Gold Charter Member for $200/year and save $150/year! Gold Membership includes a second membership for an adult from your household and up to 50% off Atlanta REIA workshops and seminars. Both of these special prices are good for tonight only at the Atlanta REIA Meeting and Christmas Party. To get in on this special Christmas offer, Download our Atlanta REIA Charter Membership Application, fill it out and bring it to the meeting. We will give you the appropriate discount when you apply in person. Be sure to bring in our Goodwill Ambassador Form too if you want to get paid up to 50% to refer us new Atlanta REIA members. See you tonight and Merry Christmas!
Members of Other REIA Groups Welcome to Attend Tonight!
If you are currently a member of the Georgia Real Estate Investors Association (GaREIA), North Metro Real Estate Investors Association (NorthMetroREIA) or any other REIA Group, you are welcome to attend our Atlanta REIA December Meeting & Christmas Party at NO CHARGE. Come check us out for FREE and think about joining! Merry Christmas!
Special Offer for Real Estate Related Business Owners
Posted on December 4, 2010 byReal Estate Related Business Owners,
As you know, there are several other real estate investor associations in the Atlanta area other than Atlanta REIA. Because of this, you have a choice when it comes to being a business member of any of these fine organizations and we would love for Atlanta REIA to be one of your choices.
On Monday, December 6th we are offering a rare opportunity for you to join Atlanta REIA as a Gold Charter Business Member for the price of a Silver Business Membership at $150/yr. Gold Memberships are regularly $350/year so this is a huge saving of $200 per year!
Atlanta REIA Business Memberships have all the same advantages as individual memberships but also include many opportunities for you to market your business to Atlanta REIA’s members and guests online and off. If you are interested in becoming an Atlanta REIA Gold Charter Business Member, check out the following links:
- Atlanta REIA Business Membership Information & Benefits
- Atlanta REIA Business Membership Application
- Atlanta REIA Goodwill Ambassador Agreement
Monday, December 6th is also our Atlanta REIA Main Monthly Meeting and 1st Annual Christmas Party starting at 5:30 PM at the Doubletree Hotel in Roswell. We hope you will come join us, see what we are all about and join us as Charter Members so we can spend the next year together growing our businesses and supporting one another. We hope to see you on Monday.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays,
Dustin Griffin
Atlanta REIA December Meeting & Christmas Party 2010 with David Lindahl
Posted on December 2, 2010 byWe at the Atlanta Real Estate Investors Alliance want to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! On Monday, December 6th starting at 5:30 PM at the Doubletree Hotel in Roswell, GA, we are having a very special Atlanta REIA Meeting and Christmas party. Atlanta REIA Members may bring guests at NO CHARGE and non-members may attend for FREE as well. Come one, come all and celebrate the holiday season with us and many other Atlanta real estate investors, entrepreneurs and professionals. If you plan on attending, please email Chrissy at chrissy@atlantareia.com and RSVP so we know how much food to get. Read More→
Evening with an Expert Webcast Replay: David Lindahl on Commercial REI
Posted on December 2, 2010 byDustin Griffin was able to catch up with David Lindahl for this live webcast while David was in Huntsville, Alabama servicing some of his apartment buildings located there. Dave took the time to introduce himself to our audience, talked about how he got started, how he amassed his 7400 apartment units and what he is up to today. He also talked about what he will be covering at out Atlanta REIA December 2010 Meeting as well as his upcoming Wealth Builder Conference in Buckhead on December 11th and 12th. Enjoy this webcast and be sure to come see David live and in person on December 6th at 5:30 PM at our Atlanta REIA Main Meeting and Christmas Party. Dave will be talking all about commercial real estate investing as well as giving away free tickets to his Wealth Builder Conference. We hope to see you there! Read More→
Atlanta REIA Video Blog – What’s Happening December 1st through 11th, 2010
Posted on December 2, 2010 byWatch this video to see what we have going on at the Atlanta Real Estate Investors Alliance for December 1st through 11th. Be sure to attend our upcoming Atlanta REIA Main Monthly Meeting on December 6th at the Doubletree Hotel in Roswell Georgia at 5:30 PM. Dave Lindahl, owner of over 7200 commercial units, will be speaking about how to successfully invest in commercial real estate and make a fortune in today’s real estate market. Afterwards, we will be having a Christmas Party with music, a cash bar and hors d’oeuvres. Come eat, drink, learn, network and have fun with us!
Atlanta REIA News for Dec 1st, 2010
Posted on November 30, 2010 byOur Next Atlanta REIA Main Meeting is Dec 6th at 5:30 PM at the Doubletree in Roswell GA
We’ll Be Having Our Christmas Party &
David Lindahl Will Be Speaking on Commercial Real Estate
Wed, Dec 1 at 6:30PM: Atlanta REIA Cash Flow Players Group
The Atlanta REIA Cashflow Players Group, a new special interest group led by Alan McDonald, 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. This group will be playing at 6:30 PM just prior to the Late Nite Networking Event held at the Cheyenne Grill located at 2391 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta, GA. Come play with us!
Wed, Dec 1 at 8:00PM: Late Nite Networking at the Cheyenne Grill in Buckhead
The Late Nite Networking Main Monthly Meetup is held on the first Wednesday of the month at 8:00 PM until late at the Cheyenne Grill located at 2391 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta, GA. This is our main meeting for the month. There is a $2.00 cover charge at the door. So come eat, drink and NETWORK and HAVE FUN with us! Show up early at 6:30 PM if you want to play the Cashflow Game.
Thurs, Dec 2nd at 1:30PM: Have’s & Wants Meeting
The Haves and Wants Meeting, hosted by Joe Thompson is a weekly real estate investor brainstorming and deal making jam session held at the Lucky Devil Brewery (formerly 5 Seasons Brewing) located at 5600 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs, GA inside the Perimeter at the Prado from 1:30 PM until 3:30 PM. The Haves and Wants Meeting meets every Thursday except major holidays.
Thurs, Dec 3rd at 7:00PM: Webcast with Dave Lindahl
David Lindahl is out on the road and is going to do a short webinar with us on Thursday, December 3rd at 7:00 PM. Dave is going to tell us what he’s been up to lately in regards to his own commercial real estate investing deals, what he’s going to be talking about at our Atlanta REIA Main Monthly Meeting on December 6th and also about his upcoming Wealth Builder Conference in Atlanta. Register for the webinar now!
Sun, Dec 5th & 19th at 6:30PM: Atlanta REIA Cash Flow Players Group
The Atlanta REIA Cashflow Players Group, a new special interest group led by Alan McDonald, 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. Come play with us on Sunday, Dec 5th and 19th at 6:30 PM at the Taco Mac Prado located at 5600 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs, GA!
Mon, Dec 6 at 5:30PM: Atlanta REIA Christmas Meeting with David Lindahl
Our good friend and Commercial real estate expert David Lindahl to speak on the secrets of his success at our next Atlanta REIA Main Monthly Meeting on December 6th at the Doubletree Hotel in Roswell! Just so you know, David has rehabbed over 820 houses in just under 10 years and currently owns over 7,400 apartment units and has a wealth of information to share with you. So mark your calendars and come join us at our December 6th Atlanta REIA Meeting to find out how to get started investing in commercial real estate. Everyone who attends will get complimentary tickets to David’s 2 Day Wealth Building Conference in Atlanta on Dec 11th and 12th, so don’t miss out!
Wed, Dec 6 at 8:30PM: Atlanta REIA / Late Nite Networking Christmas Party
Immediately following our Atlanta REIA December Meeting, we will be having our 1st Annual Atlanta REIA / Late Nite Networking Christmas Party at the Doubletree Hotel located at 1075 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, GA. There will be music, a cash bar and hors d’oeuvres. If you wish to attend, you must RSVP so we make sure we have enough food. Please email Chrissy at chrissy@atlantareia.com and let her know you are coming. We can’t wait to see you there!
Wed, Dec 6th: Join Atlanta REIA as a Business Member and Save $200!!
That’s right, any business who joins Atlanta REIA at our Atlanta REIA Meeting on Dec 6th only as a Silver Business Member for $150 will automatically be upgraded to an Atlanta REIA Gold Charter Business Member ($350 value) for no additional charge! This is another $200 savings for joining on December 6th and December 6th only.
Thurs, Dec 13 at 6:30PM: Atlanta REIA South & Late Nite Networking South
Atlanta REIA South will begin meeting again on December 13th led by Reggie Jackson at Ryan’s Restaurant located at 5425 N Henry Blvd in Stockbridge, GA at 6:30 PM and will continue to meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month thereafter. We will also be having Late Nite Networking following Atlanta REIA South at the Taco Mac in Stockbridge starting at 9:00 PM.
5 More Excellent Reasons to Join Atlanta REIA Today (Nov 19, 2010)
Posted on November 19, 2010 byI just wanted to remind you that if you have been waiting for the right time to join Atlanta REIA as a card carrying, charter member, today is a great time to do so!
1) Join Atlanta REIA Today & Attend Our Saturday Workshop at No Charge!
If you join today (November 19th, 2010) as an individual member or business member for as little as $100 to $150, you not only get all of our regular Atlanta REIA Membership benefits, but you can also attend John Maurer’s “Setting Up a Georgia Corporation the Right Way Workshop” tomorrow, Saturday, November 20th at 9AM at no additional charge (a $50 value).
2) Join Atlanta REIA as a Business Member and Save $200 Off Gold Membership!
That’s right, any business who joins Atlanta REIA today only as a Silver Business Member for $150 will automatically be upgraded to an Atlanta REIA Gold Charter Business Member ($350 value) for no additional charge! This is another $200 savings for joining today and today only.
3) Join Atlanta REIA Today & National REIA Member Benefits As Well!
Atlanta REIA just became a member of the National Real Estate Investors Association. This means you will be getting additional member benefits from National REIA over and beyond Atlanta REIA’s normal member benefits for joining today. Stay tuned for more details.
4) Get Paid Up To $150 to Refer Atlanta REIA New Members!
Just so you know, Atlanta Charter Members will get additional member benefits for life that other regular members who join later will not receive. Right now, Charter Members can become Atlanta REIA Ambassadors and receive up to $150 for every new member referred to Atlanta REIA during our Charter Membership Drive!
5) Attend Select Atlanta REIA Meetings, Special Interest Groups and Webcasts at No Additional Charge!
Also, don’t forget that Atlanta REIA Members can attend our Atlanta REIA Main, North & South Meetings at no additional charge as well as other select special interest group meetings.
This special offer is for today and today only. Join Atlanta REIA Now!
Join Atlanta REIA and Attend Our Saturday Workshop at No Charge!
Posted on November 17, 2010 by
Hello everyone. I just wanted to make sure you are all aware of the workshop we have coming up this weekend and the very special offer we are making you so you can be sure to attend and get the most bang for your buck. This week only, if you join Atlanta REIA as a card carrying member, you can attend our Saturday Workshop with Attorney John Maurer on “How to Setup a Georgia Corporation the Right Way” at no additional charge. That’s right, join Atlanta REIA and attend John’s workshop at no additional charge! Read More→
Atlanta REIA News for Nov 15th, 2010
Posted on November 15, 2010 byWatch Video on What’s Happening This Week at Atlanta REIA
Tues, Nov 16 at 7PM: What’s Hot in Real Estate Investing Webcast
On Tuesday’s Webcast, Jeff Nix will be talking with local businessman and real estate investor Scott Bowen on some money saving rehab & repair tips and techniques. Click here to register for the webcast on GoToWebinar.com.
Wed, Nov 17 at 6PM: Atlanta REIA North Meeting
The Atlanta REIA North Monthly Meeting is our newest Atlanta Real Estate Investor Group held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at at 1960 Skylar Hill Dr, Suite D in Buford, Georgia. There is a $5.00 cover charge for non-members. There will be Late Nite Networking immediately following the Atlanta REIA North Meeting at 8:30 PM at the Mall of Georgia Taco Mac.
Wed, Nov 17 at 8:30PM: Late Nite Networking at Taco Mac
The Late Nite Networking North Meetup is held on third Wednesday of the month at 8:30 PM until late at the Mall of Georgia Taco Mac located at 3250 Woodward Crossing Blvd, Buford, GA 30519. This Late Nite Networking event immediately follows the Atlanta REIA North Monthly Meeting.
Thurs, Nov 18 at 1:30PM: Have’s & Wants Meeting
The Haves and Wants Meeting, hosted by Joe Thompson is a weekly real estate investor brainstorming and deal making jam session held at the 5 Seasons Brewing located at 5600 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs, GA inside the Perimeter at the Prado from 1:30 PM until 3:30 PM. The Haves and Wants Meeting meets every Thursday except major holidays.
Sat, Nov 20 at 9AM: Setting Up a Georgia Corporation Workshop
On Saturday, November 20th, Atlanta Real Estate Attorney John Maurer will be holding a Do-It-Yourself, But Not-By-Yourself Workshop on Setting up a Georgia Corporation in class. If you’ve been wanting to start a new LLC for your real estate investing business or any business, but have been putting it off…. now is your chance to finally get it done the right way, live in class with an attorney’s help, but without the expensive legal fees! The cost of the workshop is only $24.95 for Atlanta REIA Gold Members, $39.95 for Silver Members and $49.95 for non-members (Register Now). However, if you join Atlanta REIA this week as a Silver or Gold Member, you can attend this event at no charge as a “Thank You” for becoming a member.
Sun, Dec 21 at 6:30PM: Atlanta REIA Cash Flow Players Group
The Atlanta REIA Cashflow Players Group, a new special interest group led by Alan McDonald, 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. This group will share experiences, practice real world investing using Cashflow 101 and/or Cashflow 202 strategies and be provided with educational information which will increase your financial IQ. Come play with us!
Mon, Dec 6 at 5:30PM: Atlanta REIA Main Meeting with David Lindahl
Just Announced: Commercial real estate expert David Lindahl to speak on the secrets of his success at our next Atlanta REIA Main Monthly Meeting on December 6th! Just so you know, David has rehabbed over 820 houses in just under 10 years and currently owns over 7,400 apartment units and has a wealth of information to share with you. So mark your calendars and come join us at our December 6th Atlanta REIA Meeting to find out how to get started investing in commercial real estate. Everyone who attends will get complimentary tickets to David’s 2 Day Wealth Building Conference in Atlanta on Dec 11th and 12th, so don’t miss out!
Thurs, Dec 13 at 6:30PM: Atlanta REIA South & Late Nite Networking South
Atlanta REIA South will begin meeting again on December 13th at Ryan’s Restaurant in Stockbridge, GA at 6:30 PM and will continue to meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month thereafter. We will also be having Late Nite Networking following Atlanta REIA South at the Taco Mac in Stockbridge starting at 9:00 PM.
All Week: Atlanta REIA Charter Membership Drive
Our Atlanta Real Estate Investor Alliance Charter Membership Drive has begun and will last for a limited time only. Now is your chance to join the hottest new real estate investor association in town as a Founding Member! Charter Members will get additional member benefits for life that other regular members who join later will not receive. Right now, Charter Members can become Atlanta REIA Ambassadors and receive up to $150 for every new member referred to Atlanta REIA during our Charter Membership Drive! Read more about Atlanta REIA Charter Individual Memberships or Business Memberships right now!
Alan McDonald
Posted on November 15, 2010 by
Alan McDonald was born in central New Jersey in the early 1970’s, grew up near Charleston SC, moving to Atlanta in 1995. Alan’s interest in entrepreneurship, audio production, and real estate investing began early in his teenage years.
Alan is an avid reader, discovering Robert Kiyosaki’s series in 2001, and has followed Rich Dad’s teachings ever since.
Alan became involved in Atlanta’s investor community in 2002. Some of his adventures have led him to be a property manager for Metro Management and Investments, a marketing coordinator for a local Domino’s Pizza franchise, and an event planner, performer and talent for Avalanche Entertainment.
Alan is currently building a support and professional network. One of the ways he is doing that is by organizing the Atlanta REIA Cashflow Players Group and Cashflow Game Nights throughout the Atlanta metro area. Alan’s hope is to inspire others to learn about financial literacy. Alan’s driving force is to live by a statement from Zig Ziglar, “help others get what they want, and in turn, you will get what you want”.
Alan is also currently serving as Atlanta REIA’s Volunteer Director of Audio Video Services and helps record and produce the Atlanta REIA’s Haves & Wants Speed Marketing Session at the Main Meeting each month.
Alan is also the host of the new Atlanta REIA Beginning Investors Group (BIG) which is is an educational and networking special interest group for new investors who are just getting started in real estate investing as well as “new again” real estate investors who’ve taken a few years off and are looking to start investing again..
