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Change Your Thinking and Change Your Life at Atlanta REIA West
Posted on August 22, 2011 by
TONIGHT, Monday, August 22nd at 6:30 PM at the Altanta REIA West Monthly Meeting taking place at the Cherokee Cattle Company Restaurant in Marietta, Catherine McFarland will share with us easy to use, day-by-day steps to change our way of thinking. As humans, we tend to become what we think about and focus upon on a daily basis. Some of our negative thinking, including overcoming fears, feelings of not being good enough, not deserving the best life has to offer, defeatist attitudes, etc, can really hold us back. Read More→
Webcast Replay: Training Opportunity Webcast with “Mr Rehab” Pete Youngs
Posted on August 18, 2011 by
On August 18th, 2011, we did a special “training opportunity” webcast with “Mr. Rehab” Pete Youngs. Pete talked about how he got started in the business and how is business has evolved over the past 30 years, especially over the past few years in our weak economy and trouble real estate market. Pete talked about how he buys houses at 50 cents on the dollar or less, how he makes offers to banks on foreclosed properties, how he uses mold and lead-based paint tests to justify his offers and more. Pete also talked about his upcoming 3 Day Boot Camp on August 20th – 22nd with his brother Tony Youngs and what they will be teaching during the event. Click here for more information on Pete & Tony Youngs 3 Day Boot Camp on August 20-22, 2011 or watch the webcast replay below. Read More→
What’s Hot in Real Estate Investing Webcast Replay: Atlanta Real Estate Market Update with Deborah Harris
Posted on August 17, 2011 by
More and more we are hearing positive predictions for the housing market for the second half of 2011, as well as certainly for 2012 and beyond. We are not necessarily hearing these predictions on the news, but from people out there actively working in the real estate industry. Is it true? Is the Atlanta real estate market heating up again? Have housing prices bottomed out? Is it really cheaper to own that to rent? Are we at the all time best in the affordability index? Are we in a seller’s market, buyer’s market or both?
Come find out for yourself by joining Debora Harris on this month’s Atlanta REIA What’s Hot in Real Estate Investing Webcast that we recorded live on Tuesday, July 16th at 7PM on GoToWebinar and learn WHAT is really happening in the Atlanta Market and WHERE it’s happening. Deborah gave us a brief taste of this at our August Main Meeting and gave us much more detail on this webcast. Things really do seem to be heating up again if you know where to buy and sell. Watch the webcast replay below now to learn more! Read More→
Training Opportunity Webcast with “Mr Rehab” Pete Youngs
Posted on August 15, 2011 byThis Thursday, August 18th at 7PM ET, we are doing a special “training opportunity” webcast with “Mr. Rehab” Pete Youngs on GoToWebinar. Pete is going to talk to us about his upcoming 3 Day Boot Camp on August 20th – 22nd with his brother Tony Youngs and is also going to share his professional insights with us on a wide variety of renovation topics. Register now and we will send you a email reminder before the webcast.
Here are a few of the topics that Pete will cover on this webcast: Read More→
Pete & Tony Youngs 3 Day August Boot Camp – Aug 20 – 22
Posted on August 11, 2011 byPete and Tony Youngs are holding a 3 day Boot Camp in Marietta, GA on August 20th through the 22nd.
Tony Youngs will teach all the latest and greatest secrets to the Hidden Market. His foreclosure knowledge is invaluable in this market. Dont get what everybody gets, get the best deal!
Pete Youngs will teach you how to make the offers even better with information on “toxic terror” and more! Learn the newest in rehab techniques. Pete will also be doing a special session on the new lead based paint laws and how they can impact your deal.
No one can deliver a boot camp like these two Brothers. They flat out DELIVER! Pete and Tony look forward to seeing each one of you in your seat, asking questions!
You can attend for $99 bring a friend for an addtional $50. That’s only $149 for 2 people for 3 jam packed days! So Reserve Your Seat NOW!
3 Day Boot Camp
August 20th – 22nd at Quality Inn & Suites
1255 Franklin Road Southeast, Marietta, GA 30067
Property Management 101 Workshop on August 27, 2011 with Russ Hiner & Chris Littleton
Posted on August 9, 2011 byI want to thank all of you who signed up for the Property Management Workshop, but inform you that we are postponing the event until October. One of the most common questions we received about the workshop was whether the training is going to be basic or advanced and therefore Chris and I are tweaking agenda to better suit your needs. We’re going to split the content into two trainings. One will cover the property management basics and the other will be more advanced. An updated agenda will be posted soon along with the new training date. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing you at the training.
Perfecting the property management model by Russ Hiner of Home Buyers of Georgia and Chris Littleton of Solutions Realty Network.
- Did you become an unexpected landlord?
- Currently a landlord?
- Are the tenants running the show?
- Are you being held hostage by your tenants?
- Are your tenants in a slow and no pay mode?
- Are you tired of being a landlord?
This Property Management Training is going to help you understand how to be a better property manager. This one-day training will allow you to handle difficult tenants. By taking this training you are going to be able to have some guidelines to make better decisions. Being a better property manager will put money into your pocket. By being a taking this class you will learn and grasp your short comings.
This dynamic training is going to make your life easier as a hands on property manager. You will feel more confident because you have rules and guidelines in order to work with your tenants in a professional manner. Your ability to guide and direct and manage people is key to your success in the area of long-term wealth building.
From this training you will understand how to be able to hire the correct property management company. By Knowing the correct people to put on your power team you will save money and be able to manage the management better.
The Property Management 101 Workshop takes place on August 27th, 2011 from 9 Am to 5 PM at 1960 Skylar Hill Dr, Suite D in Buford, GA. Sign in for he workshop starts at 8:30 am. Tuition is discounted 10% now through August 20th. As an early bird special, Gold Members are $67 each, Silver Members $89 and Guests $112. After August 20th, Gold Members will be $74, Silver Members $99 and Guests $125. Register now! Read More→
Learn About Social Media and Identity Theft at the Small Business Group
Posted on August 9, 2011 byWho’s Plugging into Your Business?
Social networking sites have exploded in popularity in recent years, as it provides a fun, convenient way to remain connected with friends and family, and also provides a novel avenue for corporations to connect with consumers. However, organizations must be well-versed in the underlying risks of this form of communication, and should proactively approach management of these sites from both a security and employee usage standpoint.
Do you know the 5 different types of Identity Theft?
Learn more at the Small Business Group
August 11th at 3:30 PM
5 Season’s at the Prado
Super Smart High Tech Home Buying & Selling Workshop – Part 2 – Aug 2, 2011
Posted on August 8, 2011 by
On August 2, 2011, Dustin Griffin hosted the 2nd installment of the Super Smart High Tech Home Buying & Selling Workshop Series for 2011 which is being held online and recorded for the first time ever. In Part 2 of this workshop, Dustin covered how to setup and use your domain specific emails and check them online with SuperSmartDomains.com webmail or with Microsoft Outlook. Anyone can attend this live workshop for FREE by registering here and Atlanta REIA Members can login here and watch the Workshop Replay below. Read More→
How to Find Private Money Lenders at Cash Cow Commercial Group
Posted on July 27, 2011 by
This month’s Cash Cow Commercial Group Meeting, on Thursday, July 28th at 11:30 AM, is Part 3 of a 7 part series on “How to Find Private Money” to fund your commercial and residential real estate deals.In Part 1, Steve Brown covered how to discover private lender leads a the courthouse. In Part 2, he covered how to structure your deal before you present it to your potential lender. In Part 3 this month, Steve is going to show you how to talk with people you meet, pre-screen them quickly and how to talk to them for a minute or two to get an appointment with them to talk about your deal and getting the money. Steve is going to give you a script and show you how he used his business cards to generate lender interest and get appointments. If you need private money to fund your deals, this is yet another excellent meeting that you don’t want to miss!
The Cash Cow Commercial Real Estate Group is a new educational and networking subgroup led by Steve Brown for new, intermediate and advanced investors with a serious interest in purchasing commercial real estate. The group meets on the 4th Thursday of the month at 11:30 AM at 5 Seasons Brewing located at 5600 Roswell Rd (map) just prior to the Haves & Wants Meeting. Read more→
The Beginning Investors Group Starts This Wednesday at 6PM
Posted on July 25, 2011 by
Have you been a “real estate investor” for several months or even years without doing your first deal? What is holding you back? Fear? Lack of money? Credit Problems? Lack of Focus? Are you afraid you will screw it all up? If so, there is a new investor group for you… “BIG”, the Beginning Investor Group! This group focuses on the defeat of fears, or act in spite of them to do that very important first deal. We want to help you break through those mental barriers. Inspire you to act. Crystallize your focus.
BIG meets once a month, the fourth Wednesday of each month and our first meeting is on Wednesday, July 27th at 6:30 PM at 5 Seasons Brewing in The Prado in Sandy Springs. We will have experienced local investors speaking on relevant topics to help unlock that mental block. We will also have mentors that can take you by the hand and walk you through that first deal. Read More→
Don’t Miss the Atlanta REIA West Meeting Tonight on Determining Property Values
Posted on July 25, 2011 by
Just a quick reminder to join us at Cherokee Cattle Company TONIGHT at 6:30 for the West Meeting of Atlanta REIA! We are in for a really special treat with our guest speaker Gordon Catts, who has absolutely a wealth of knowledge about the real estate investing business. He has been investing in Atlanta real estate for many, many years, and is a HUGE part of the strong backbone of our ATLANTA REIA. He will speaking on “How to Determine Property Values In Today’s Market”. Do you count the foreclosures when determining comps? How far back do you go to pull the comps? What services are available out there, both free and paid, that are reliable sources for comps? He’ll be answering these questions and more tonight! Think we can learn something from him? I know I’ll be there with pen and paper, taking all the notes I can! This is not to be missed! Click here for more details. Read More→
Determining Property Values at Atlanta REIA West on July 25, 2011
Posted on July 24, 2011 byDo you know how to determine accurate property values in today’s market? If you are getting ready to buy a property, do you know what it’s worth? There seems to be a lot of confusion on what constitutes a “comp” or comparable. With short sales and foreclosed properties making a large impact on current market values, it’s critical to know have to evaluate property values so you can avoid paying too much in this buyers’ market.
At this month’s Atlanta REIA West Meeting on Monday, July 25th at 6:30 PM at the Cherokee Cattle Company located at 2710 Canton Road in Marietta, Gordon Catts will be discussing what constitutes a comp, how to quickly determine a property’s value as well as providing valuable resources to help you find comparables. We will be discussing… Read More→
