Atlanta Real Estate Investors Alliance Blog
Donna Bauer
Posted on April 24, 2017 by
Donna Bauer, nationally known as The Original NoteBuyer®, is one of the country’s most recognized authorities on Discounted Notes, Seller Financing, and Defaulted Notes. Donna started out over twenty-five years ago, when she was babysitting nine children for a dollar an hour per child so that she could be a stay-at-home mom. Her life was changed forever when she discovered the amazing power of note buying and made over $5,000 on her very first deal. She went on to develop her own systematized approach to making amazing profits with notes. Since then, she has shared her exclusive note buying strategies and helped thousands of individuals to create, build, and maintain financial freedom.
Donna’s extensive real estate background enables her to bring a wealth of knowledge to her students and uniquely qualifies her to integrate her exclusive creative note buying strategies into all areas of real estate investing. Her experience includes the management of single-family homes, an office park, downtown high rise, and 400 – 500 unit apartment complexes. In addition to her own extensive investment career involving both residential and commercial notes and properties, she has facilitated thousands of transactions as a real estate paralegal, as the owner of a title company, and as a personal mentor to investors across the country.
Learn How to Find, Fix & Flip Houses at the Rehab Boot Camp on May 27-28, 2017
Posted on April 24, 2017 byHow to Create a $100,000
Business in 29 Days!
A 2 Day Rehabbing Boot Camp with Don DeRosa
Sat & Sun, May 27th & 28th, 9AM-7PM
3125 Presidential Pkwy, Atlanta, GA
Are you ready to take advantage of the rising real estate market and get in on the red hot house flipping scene? Are you thinking about flipping but don’t know how? Does the idea of renovating properties scare you to death? Don’t know where to start? If the answer to any of these questions is yes then you absolutely need to attend Don’s new two day renovation event.
Come see Don on May 27th & 28th at the 3125 Presidential Pkwy, Atlanta, GA, where he will spend two full days teaching you how easy it actually is to Find ‘Em, Fix ‘Em, and Flip ‘Em. You will spend two full days learning the art of flipping houses. Don will show you a Step-by-step process to evaluate, avoid rookie mistakes and build a highly profitable fix and flip business.
Day One:
- How to put together a solid flipping strategy
- The best methods for securing multiple types of funding
- How to evaluate properties, work with contractors and manage renovations
- How to Flip multiple houses at one time
- How to crunch numbers and evaluate high profit margins
- How to negotiate like a seasoned pro with Sellers, Lenders, Contractors and Buyers
- How to handle Legal and Tax Regulations
- How to choose the best marketing strategy that guarantees sales
- And much more…
Day Two (Field Trip):
- Field trip to Home Depot
- How to automate your renovation business using SKU based model
- Compare prices and learn basic costs of materials that will be used in every job
- What are the low, middle and high end products to use depending on your level of renovation
- Visit 3-4 actual houses and estimate repairs, discuss potential renovations and more
- First hand experience looking at real houses, using real numbers, and making real offers
Don will give you his manual practical tips with real life examples, easy to use systems and killer paperwork so you can tap into this exciting and potentially unlimited source of income. This will be one of the best, most affordable boot camps you’ve ever attended! So don’t miss it!
PLEASE NOTE: Location and schedule subject to change. Pricing is per person. No refunds 5 days prior to event. Register before early registration expires to save $100 off tuition.
Learn to Wholesale Cheap Government Houses at BIG on April 17, 2017
Posted on April 17, 2017 bywith Mark Jackson on Mon, Apr 17th at Hudson Grille in Sandy Springs
Join us at the Beginning Investors Group on Monday, April 17th at 6:30PM at the Hudson Grille located at 6317 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs, GA, with Mark Jackson and discover the “Secret” to getting all you ever wanted out of life via real estate investing.
Mark has been buying Government Houses for over a decade. At BIG, Mark will be revealing the “3 Success Tips” to make Huge Profits on Government Houses each and every time.
If you have ever wanted to:
- Be rid of your J.O.B.
- Have more Time to enjoy Life
- Put Way More Money in the Bank
- Take that Dream Vacation
…then this is you ideal chance to break out of the rat race!
There are some amazing changes taking place in real estate right now and MJ is going to reveal each of them on Monday, April 17th.
If you want more out of life this year, this is the perfect time to get started before you get too busy chasing somebody else’s dream. Start achieving your dreams right now!
Atlanta REIA Members Please RSVP on Meetup.com
The Beginning Investors Group (BIG) is an educational and networking 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 get back in the game.
As always, Atlanta REIA Member can attend the meeting at no charge and not-yet-members can RSVP Online for $15 or pay $20 at the door.
Onsite Meets on April 18, 2017 at 2 of Mike Cherwenka’s Rehabs
Posted on April 17, 2017 byHands-On Learning “Onsite” at Real Renovation Projects
Tuesday, April 18th at NOON
3 & 5 Gertrude Pl NW, Atlanta, GA
Please join us on Tuesday, April 18th at NOON for the Atlanta REIA Onsite Renovation Group (ORG), hosted by Don DeRosa and Dustin Griffin, to learn all about finding, funding, fixing, and flipping houses for big profits. This month’s meeting will be held at two of Mike Cherwenka’s properties located at 3 & 5 Gertrude PL NW, Atlanta, GA.
The Atlanta REIA Onsite Renovation Group (ORG) is an educational and networking group that focuses on the acquisition, renovation and retail resale (fix and flip) of single family residential homes. The purpose of the 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 each month at NOON at an active renovation site, build site or rental property which will vary from month to month. As always, there is no charge for Atlanta REIA members to attend. Guests & Non-Members can RSVP Online for Only $15 or pay $20 at the door.
Atlanta REIA Members Please RSVP on Meetup.com
EPIC Meets on April 18, 2017 on Protecting Your Assets
Posted on April 17, 2017 byRisk Management For Investors
with John Vamer
of Sovereign Risk Solutions LLC
April 18th, 6:30PM, Flat Creek Country Club
100 Flat Creek Rd, Peachtree City, GA 30290
Come Join Us for COMPLIMENTARY Appetizers!
The mission of the EPIC Group is to provide a platform for success in Real Estate Investing through Education, Properties, Income and a Community (EPIC) of like minded investors. EPIC is held on Tuesday, April 18th at 6:30PM (3rd Tuesday) at the Flat Creek Country Club located at 100 Flat Creek Rd, Peachtree City, GA.The EPIC Group is hosted by successful real estate entreprenuers Donna Littleton, Broker & Co-Owner of Solutions Realty Network, and her husband Chris Littleton. There is no charge for Atlanta REIA Members and currently no charge for non-members as well.
This month’s speaker is John Vamer, Founder and President of Sovereign Risk Solutions LLC. John has spent decades refining his knowledge of the insurance industry. His hunger for education has made him an expert in Risk Management and his entrepreneurial spirit has secured him as an accomplished business owner.
John will be covering:
- The Importance of Tight Contracts and Procedure
- How to Hold Title on Investment Properties
- Who You Should Work With on Risk and HOW
- What Is Going On With Insurance World for Investors
- How To Get The Most Cost Effective Protection
- And more including answers to all your questions!
Come Out on Tuesday, April 18th and every 3rd Tuesday of Each Month. You are sure to meet some great individuals and make lasting connections that will help propel your business in the right direction. We look forward to seeing you there!
Meeting Agenda*
- 6:30PM: Networking, Haves and Wants & Introductions
- 7:00PM: Information, Upcoming Events & Market Update (Chris & Donna)
- 7:20PM: Main Presentation with Special Guest Speaker
- 8:30PM: Closing Comments & Last Minute Networking
Atlanta REIA Members & Guests, Please RSVP on Meetup.com
Let’s Make a Deal Meets April 18, 2017 for Lunch
Posted on April 17, 2017 byLet’s Make a Deal!
with Don DeRosa, Barry Beers & Guest Panelists on April 18th @ 1PM at Hudson Grille in Sandy Springs, GA
No Charge to Attend for Members or Guests
The Let’s Make A Deal (LMAD) group is back with an ALL NEW format that is all about making deals happen! Let’s Make a Deal is subgroup of the Atlanta REIA that will meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 1:00PM and the 2nd & 4th Wednesday at 6:30PM at the Hudson Grille located at 6317 Roswell Rd NE, Sandy Springs, GA (map). This group is all about making deals happen at the meeting which means Buying, Selling and Trading Wholesale Deals and Creative Real Estate Deals before, during and after the meeting!
Atlanta REIA Members Please RSVP on Meetup.com
Each month we will have a 3-4 person panel who will quickly pre-screen your deals and decide if they want to buy them from you on the spot. If someone on the panel wants your deal, you can have it under contract before you leave the meeting. If everyone on the panel passes on your deal, you can make it available to the entire audience. If we don’t have time to present your deal to the panel and the audience, after the meeting is over there will be plenty of time to network with other buyers and sellers and share your deals.
Your Property Flyers – In order to analyze your deals quickly, please put as much the following information on your Property Flyers as possible:
- High, Average and Low After Repair Value (ARV)
- Asking Price
- How Much is Owed on the Property?
- Amount of Monthly Mortgage Payments on the Property and the Interest Rate
- If Behind on Payments, How Much?
- Repairs Needed and Estimated Cost of Repairs
- Annual Taxes
- Annual Insurance Amount
- Property Details such as Bedrooms, Baths, Square Feet, Year Built, Construction etc
- Seller Situation and Reason for Selling
- Photos of Property
Here is our schedule which is subject to change from time to time, especially around the holidays. Be sure to check our calendar for the most update dates and times.
- 1st Wednesday at 1:00PM at Hudson Grille
- 2nd Wednesday at 6:30PM at Hudson Grille
- 3rd Wednesday at 1:00PM at Hudson Grille
- 4th Wednesday at 6:30PM at Hudson Grille
If you are a new or experienced investor looking looking to buy or sell houses, this group is for YOU! Be sure to bring your deals, property flyers, business cards, contracts and Let’s Make a Deal!
You can also join our Let’s Make a Deal Facebook Group and post your deals here:
Haves & Wants Meets on April 20, 2017
Posted on April 17, 2017 byThurs, April 20th at 1:30PM
5 Seasons Brewing, 5600 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs
Hosted by Joe Thompson
Haves and Wants is a weekly investor networking and deal making lunch meeting hosted by Joe Thompson and held every Thursday at 5 Seasons Brewing at the Prado from 1:30 PM till approximately 3:00 PM. This group has been meeting for over 9 years and is all about networking, sharing information, doing deals and making money right now. Be sure to bring lots of your business cards and flyers and be prepared to promote your business and/or your haves, wants and deals with our group. If you are a real estate player or want to be, this is one weekly meeting you don’t want to miss!
5 Seasons Brewing is located at 5600 Roswell Rd (map) inside the Perimeter at the “Prado” in Sandy Springs. The all natural, organic food at the 5 Seasons is excellent and the hand-crafted beer is even better! Come out and eat, drink, network and share your deals with us! There is no charge to attend this meeting for Atlanta REIA Members or guests. Please come early and stay late. We would love to have you!
Atlanta REIA Members & Guests, Please RSVP on Meetup.com
Atlanta Intown Investors Group Meets April 20, 2017
Posted on April 17, 2017 byThis Group is All About Doing Deals!
April 20th, 6:30PM at Wrecking Bar Brewpub
Bring Your Deals, Biz Cards & Flyers
Atlanta REIA Members & Non-Members Welcome!
The Atlanta Intown Investors Club is an Atlanta REIA Subgroup led by Maggie Groholski that meets on Thursday, April 20th at 6:30PM at the Wrecking Bar BrewPub in Atlanta, GA. Our mission and focus is to provide an open forum for real estate investors and industry professionals to network and have direct access to hot real estate deals. The format for this meeting is totally member-centric. It’s content and value is derived from our members and guests actively participating and networking with each other during the meeting.
This meeting is all about transacting and doing deals. You will have the opportunity to pitch your properties, products, and services; voice your real estate haves and wants; and participate in open discussions of real estate questions and concerns. We will not be pitching products from the front of the room. We will strive to remain a forum for investors to do deals and learn and seek advice from your peers and trusted industry professionals. The more you attend and participate, the more deals you’ll do and, the smarter we all become.
Meetings will be held on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:30PM – 9PM in the Cellar Room of the Wrecking Bar BrewPub located at 292 Moreland Ave NE in Atlanta, GA. Dinner will be available to order as well as a wide variety of beers and cocktails. Join us for the meeting as well as dinner to support the brewpub. Stop by the valet station for COMPLEMENTARY Valet Parking or COMPLEMENTARY Parking Passes to park across the street
Atlanta REIA Members & Guests, Please RSVP on Meetup.com
The Profit Newsletter April 2017 Edition
Posted on April 3, 2017 by
The April 2017 Edition of The Profit Newsletter, the official newsletter of the Atlanta Real Estate Investors Alliance, is now available for download. There are 52 pages this month full of upcoming meetings, workshops, webcasts, educational articles and other valuable information for your real estate investing pleasure and success. Download it and check it out!
The Profit is Atlanta REIA’s digital, interactive newsletter for serious real estate investors delivered as an Adobe PDF file to read on your PC, Mac, Smart Phone, iPad or other mobile ready devices. Many of the articles and ads in The Profit contain many hyperlinks you can click to get more information online! The high res version of The Profit is “print ready” for those who want to print the newsletter on their home or business printer.
Be sure to Subscribe to The Profit by Email or Subscribe to The Profit by Text so you don’t miss a single issue.
Mental Gems – When A Little Is A Lot!
Posted on April 3, 2017 by
This month I am sharing some Mental Gems that I know would be of great use to you. It has to do with the misconception that…BIGGER is BETTER and/or Quantity over Quality.
Just this past month I was speaking with one of my platinum students in Dallas, TX. We were discussing his marketing when I shared this view with him to make a clear point. You see, he was having a problem that most of us have at one point or another in our investing career. We begin to doubt that we are doing enough and start to believe that we need to do a LOT more because the deals are not knocking the door down. You see, one thing that we have to be clear on is the understanding that the deals will come as long as we are consistent in our marketing! Read More→
Be 100% There!
Posted on April 3, 2017 byHow important is it, when meeting with a seller, buyer, renter, realtor or contractor, to be totally focused on that person? If you’re not paying complete attention to what that person says and how he or she says it (tone of voice, hand gestures, body position, eye movement), isn’t there a good chance you’ll miss critical information that’s being shared with you?
The number of people who are not 100% there during a meeting has become epidemic – and is a major pet peeve of mine! If you’re over fifty years old, you already know what I’m talking about. Baby Boomers grew up without cell phones, emails, and text messages. Heck, we didn’t even have phone answering machines!
Here’s an example of this epidemic at work. A real estate investor needed help structuring a deal and asked for an hour of my time. He drove up from Atlanta and met me at the Adairsville Waffle House. Read More→
Maximizing Your Profit by Knowing Your Buyer’s Financing Options
Posted on April 3, 2017 byWhen making offers on properties as an Investor, you will need to have your exit strategies in place prior to purchasing the property. What I mean by that is, who is your buyer and what type of financing are you going to allow the buyer to use when you sell the property. Knowing this will allow you to maximum your profits.
When I look at properties to purchase I always analyze the value of the property and how long I will have to hold the property before I am able to sell the property for a profit. The comparables that I use are through Realtytrac.com and also the Multiple Listing Service. Realtytrac will give me the values in the area, however, the Multiple Listing Service “MLS” in addition to values will provide me with how the property was sold ie; Cash, Conventional mortgage, USDA mortgage, VA mortgage or FHA mortgage. You can normally assume houses under $200,000 that many of the buyers purchasing at this price point are FHA mortgage buyers. FHA mortgages are mainly used for first-time homebuyers. The Mortgage Lender requires 3.5% as a down payment which attracts many first-time homebuyers. Read More→
