Atlanta REIA is excited to announce that real estate appraiser and founder of Investor Comps Online, Mark Jackson, will be our special guest speaker at our Atlanta REIA Main Meeting on Monday, May 6th. In his presentation, Mark will be answering the first two questions EVERY real estate investor should be asking when evaluating a potential deal:

1. “How much can I acquire this house for?”
2. and more importantly… “How much can I sell it for?”

As an investor, having accurate comparable sales data AND KNOWING WHAT TO DO WITH IT is going to affect nearly EVERY aspect of EVERY single deal you ever do. It’s one thing to have access to comps, but if you don’t know how to use that information, it’s not going to do you any good. So Mark is going to show us how to use this data to analyze potential deals the right way.

Mark will also introduce you to Atlanta REIA’s new “REIAComps.com” evaluation system which provides valuation analysis for most homes in the U.S., as well as ongoing training that will help you become a valuation EXPERT in no time.

Mark will show you how to access the BEST comparable sales date in Atlanta and for ALL the major markets across the country WHEREVER you are, all from REIAComps.com!

So come out an join us on Monday, May 6th at 5PM at the Crown Plaza Ravinia where Mark will be sharing his timely message to help Atlanta REIA’s members, friends and followers discover “what you don’t know about comparable data in your market area” so you can evaluate real estate deals more effectively and maximize your profits while minimizing your losses. Get ready for a game changing evening! We hope to see you there!

Please join us for the “Mobile Real Estate Rockstars Group” (Rockstars) hosted by Don DeRosa at our “Meeting-Before-The-Meeting” on Monday, May 6th at 3:00 PM at Total Wine & More located at 124 Perimeter Center W (see map). The Mobile Real Estate Rockstar Group is an educational and networking group for investors who want to leverage mobile technology to become more competitive, profitable investors. You’ll learn how to use the latest apps, tips and techniques to use the information they need, right now, at their fingertips, from anywhere. At 5:00 PM, Total Wine & More will be offering a complimentary wine tasting to all those who attend our meeting and wish to participate. There is NO CHARGE to attend this meeting or the wine tasting for Atlanta REIA Members and guests. Thanks Total Wine & More!

After the conclusion of the Main Meeting, we will be reconvening at the Tilted Kilt Perimeter located at 1155-B Mount Vernon Highway in Atlanta for the “Meeting-After-The-Meeting”. The Tilted Kilt will be offering half price appetizers as well as food and drink specials for our members and guests. Come eat, drink, network and have fun with us as hang out late into the night! Thanks Tilted Kilt Perimeter!

*Please Note: Meeting agenda is subject to change.

Each and every month, for the duration of our meeting, we have a Vendor Trade Show in which you can come out and meet many of our participating business members who help sponsor our meeting. Vendors can Reserve a Table Here. Thanks again sponsors!

Advanta IRA Administration – With the help of your local Advanta IRA staff, use your IRA to invest in assets you know, understand and control, such as real estate, notes & mortgages, private placements, and much more! Read More>>

Lima One Capital, LLC – A fully capitalized, direct lender for residential real estate investors and homebuilders. We are fully capitalized and our team prides itself on closing loans quickly for our clients. Read More>>

Craftbuilt, Inc. – We are a Metro Atlanta design-build construction firm specializing in whole-structure renovations, restorations, and new construction. No matter what the situation, we are up to the challenge! Read More>>

Goldmine Properties, Inc. – As Atlanta’s first full service real estate wholesaler, we offer wholesale property at 65% loan to value, with financing available. Purchase price and repairs are 65% of certified after repaired appraisal. Read More>>

Networth Realty of Atlanta, LLC – A licensed, full-service residential wholesale brokerage that specializes in finding quality wholesale properties and making them available to you. Read More>>

The Small Business Advisor – A full service small business consulting firm specializing in QuickBooks with a wide variety of specialized services, trainings and products for small businesses. Read More>>

Pete’s Friendly Home Inspections, LLC. – Pete’s provides home inspections, radon monitoring, gas/water/septic tests, checks pools/sprinklers and any other type of inspection needed to get you that next home! Read More>>

Halperin Lyman, LLC – A transactional real property law firm devoted to providing the full spectrum of non-litigation related real estate legal and consulting services to its clientele.
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Angel Oak Funding – A direct hard money lender headquartered in Atlanta. We provide renovation/construction loans for investors and or builders to purchase and renovate residential properties. Read More>>

American IRA – The American IRA mission is to provide the highest level of customer service in the self-directed retirement industry.
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Solutions Realty Network – Providing expert property management and investment services since 2003. You invest and we take care of the rest! We’re the solution to all your real estate needs. Read More>>

WGC Commercial Lending – A national full service commercial real estate and business financing company. We provide conventional, bridge, SBA, refinancing/cash-out refinancing, credit lines and construction loans. Read More>>

Atlanta Capital Funding – A privately funded hard money residential and commercial lender specializing in unconventional financing where speed and attention to special circumstances are critical. Read More>>

Atlanta Carpet Services, Inc. – Providing carpet, wood, vinyl, and tile, ACS is dedicated to every aspect of your floor covering needs from initial consultation to the sale and follow-up services. Read More>>

Fuller Center for Housing of Greater Atlanta – A faith-driven, Christ-centered, non-profit organization dedicated to providing adequate shelter for people in need in the Greater Atlanta area. Read More>>

Simply Amazing Staging Atlanta – We have a proven record of converting those “For Sale” signs into “Sold” signs. We use 5 proven and time tested steps to sell your home in record time.

• Scott Bowen’s Specialized Services
• Invest Atlanta
• Georgia Home Deals
• Mary Bryant and Associates, Insurance Agency
• American Family, Robin Mitchell Agency

Deal or Dud? PLUS…Guest Speaker LaGaylia Applebee shows you where to easily find FREE money!

Come join us this month as Subgroup Leader Leslie Mathis shares with you how to sift and sort your leads so you’ll know whether to pass or play, balk or buy.

• Real deals and what Leslie did
• Quick and easy ways to prescreen your deals
• Bring your leads to the meeting and we’ll structure deals for you!

Last year LaGaylia Applebee saved her clients an average of 40% on their property tax bills!  This month she’ll be showing you how she works her magic.

• Reduce property taxes on your home, rental properties, vacation home
• Simple step-by-step method you can use to reduce property taxes yourself
• Push button services to save you time and money

Led by Cowgirl Leslie Mathis, the WILD WILD WEST Subgroup meets on Monday April 22 at 6:30pm at the Cherokee Cattle Company in Marietta.  Just $5 cash at the door, AtlantaREIA Members attend for free.  Leslie can reached at 678-895-1460 or LeslieMathisMentor@gmail.com.

Atlanta REIA is excited to announce that real estate expert and mentor, Jay Conner, will be our keynote speaker at our Atlanta REIA Main Meeting on Monday, April 1st. Jay has been a full-time Real-Estate Entrepreneur for 10 years in a town with a population of only 40,000 and is still able to produce a seven figure income each year.

At the meeting, Jay will share his secrets on “How to Run a 7-Figure Automated Business in Less Than 10 Hours per Week!” Yes, we are meeting on April Fool’s Day, but this is no joke! Jay will show you how he has built and automated his business for success and how you can too!

Jay Conner is a proven real estate investment leader and private money expert. Without using his own money or credit, Jay maximizes creative methods to buy and sell properties with profits averaging over $50,000 per deal – with little to no risk.

Jay will be sharing some of his “Automated Business” secrets such as:

• The support team he has in place and the duties they perform which allow him to run his business on automatic without being there.
• How he uses virtual assistants, the tasks they perform and how they are paid.
• How he generates over 200 buyer leads per month in his small town.
• The marketing strategies he uses to get the phone to ring off the hook.
• How he follows up and keeps track of all his buyers and sellers at any time.
• How he rehabs houses on automatic
• All this and so much more!

This is a great opportunity for you to learn from a serious, high volume real estate investor who has managed to create and maintain an annual 7-figure income working only a few hours a week. We hope to see you there!

On April 1st, I am giving a presentation that you don’t want to miss. We’re going to be talking about the various strategies you can use for pre-foreclosure deals. Not only are we going to be discussing short sales, we’re going to be talking about how to bypass short sales altogether and going straight after buying the note. I’m also going to show why you might be sitting on a goldmine. If you know of anyone or know how to find people with Chase loans that are in default more than 90 days, you NEED to be at this meeting!

Please join us for the “Meeting-Before-The-Meeting” on Monday, April 1st at 3:00 PM at Total Wine & More located at 124 Perimeter Center W (see map), where your host Bob Massey will discuss these important topics. Join us and bring your own questions, concerns, answers and insights. At 5:00 PM, Total Wine & More will be offering a complimentary wine tasting to all those who attend our meeting and wish to participate. There is NO CHARGE to attend this meeting or the wine tasting for Atlanta REIA Members and guests. Thanks Total Wine & More!

After the conclusion of the Main Meeting, we will be reconvening at the Tilted Kilt Perimeter located at 1155-B Mount Vernon Highway in Atlanta for the “Meeting after the Meeting”. The Tilted Kilt will be offering half price appetizers as well as food and drink specials for our members and guests. Come eat, drink, network and have fun with us as hang out late into the night! Thanks Tilted Kilt Perimeter!

*Please Note: Meeting agenda is subject to change.

Each and every month, for the duration of our meeting, we have a Vendor Trade Show in which you can come out and meet many of our participating business members who help sponsor our meeting. Vendors can Reserve a Table Here. Thanks again sponsors!

Networth Realty of Atlanta, LLC – A licensed, full-service residential wholesale brokerage that specializes in finding quality wholesale properties and making them available to you. Read More>>

Halperin Lyman, LLC – A transactional real property law firm devoted to providing the full spectrum of non-litigation related real estate legal and consulting services to its clientele.
Read More>>

Advanta IRA Administration – With the help of your local Advanta IRA staff, use your IRA to invest in assets you know, understand and control, such as real estate, notes & mortgages, private placements, and much more! Read More>>

Law Office of Fred P. Kross – A law firm specializing residential and commercial real estate closings, short sales, foreclosures, REOs, owner financing, contracts, probate and bankruptcy. Read More>>

Pete’s Friendly Home Inspections, LLC. – Pete’s provides home inspections, radon monitoring, gas/water/septic tests, checks pools/sprinklers and any other type of inspection needed to get you that next home! Read More>>

Solutions Realty Network – Providing expert property management and investment services since 2003. You invest and we take care of the rest! We’re the solution to all your real estate needs. Read More>>

Lima One Capital, LLC – A fully capitalized, direct lender for residential real estate investors and homebuilders. We are fully capitalized and our team prides itself on closing loans quickly for our clients. Read More>>

Angel Oak Funding – A direct hard money lender headquartered in Atlanta. We provide renovation/construction loans for investors and or builders to purchase and renovate residential properties. Read More>>

The Small Business Advisor – A full service small business consulting firm specializing in QuickBooks with a wide variety of specialized services, trainings and products for small businesses. Read More>>

Goldmine Properties, Inc. – As Atlanta’s first full service real estate wholesaler, we offer wholesale property at 65% loan to value, with financing available. Purchase price and repairs are 65% of certified after repaired appraisal. Read More>>

Paces Funding – A direct hard money lender based in Atlanta. We specialize in quickly closing investor rehab loans. Low hassles lead to quicker profits. Read More>>

Craftbuilt, Inc. – We are a Metro Atlanta design-build construction firm specializing in whole-structure renovations, restorations, and new construction. No matter what the situation, we are up to the challenge! Read More>>

Atlanta Capital Funding – A privately funded hard money residential and commercial lender specializing in unconventional financing where speed and attention to special circumstances are critical. Read More>>

Atlanta Carpet Services, Inc. – Providing carpet, wood, vinyl, and tile, ACS is dedicated to every aspect of your floor covering needs from initial consultation to the sale and follow-up services. Read More>>

Fuller Center for Housing of Greater Atlanta – A faith-driven, Christ-centered, non-profit organization dedicated to providing adequate shelter for people in need in the Greater Atlanta area. Read More>>

Simply Amazing Staging Atlanta – We have a proven record of converting those “For Sale” signs into “Sold” signs. We use 5 proven and time tested steps to sell your home in record time.

• Scott Bowen’s Specialized Services
• VIP Protection Inc.
• Billy’s Steelworks
• Invest Atlanta
• American Family Insurance
• Georgia Home Deals
• Rock Shukoor

Howdy Partners!  Here’s a quick reminder about the Wild Wild West Meeting at 7pm TONIGHT, Monday March 25^th, at the Cherokee Cattle Company on Canton Road in Marietta.  Tonight we’re covering some pretty important info that you need to know to catapult your success in your real estate business.  I’m going to let you in on something so obvious that its way too often overlooked.  Being in this business for many years, I am often amused by people that come into real estate excited as can be, only to fizzle out and quit before they even do one deal because they suddenly realize they aren’t going to become wealthy overnight.  Can you name any business or career that you can get involved in that doesn’t require at least some amount of training to be good at it?  Everyone knows you can’t become a doctor without medical school, internships, licensure, etc., right?  Real estate offers opportunities for wealth, lifestyle, and freedom way above that of the average doctor.  So why do so many people mistakenly believe that they can be successful in real estate without training and effort?  Doesn’t that seem absurd when you really stop and think about it?

Now, its definitely true that real estate is the business that most millionaires are made in.  However, just like with any business, trade, craft, or skill, you need to learn the tools, techniques, and systems that will lead you to success.  Then you have to go out and actually apply what you’ve learned to make things happen and create wealth.  It’s not going to happen simply because you’ve decided to get into real estate investing, any more than picking up a basketball will make you play like Michael Jordan.  Speaking of Michael Jordan, he doesn’t just rely on what he knows about basketball and go on that alone—HE HAS A COACH.  His coach guides and directs him and pushes him to be a better player.  His coach sees things about his playing that he can’t see on his own.  His coach helps him to excel and be one of the best.  Is real estate investing any different?  No its not.  The fastest way to success in anything, including real estate, is to work closely with someone that has documented success in that particular area and have them coach and mentor you.  Sounds simple, right?  Well, there’s a bit more to it than that, and that’s what we’re going to discuss in detail tonight.  We’ll cover things like:

• Do you really need a mentor or coach?
• How does a mentoring/coaching relationship work?
• What should you expect from a mentor?
• What’s the best kind of mentor or coach for you?
• What are the benefits of working with a coach?
• What qualities do you need to possess to be successful in working with a coach?

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Are you generating enough motivated buyer and seller leads each month to survive and thrive in today’s competitive real estate market? Are you generating at least 30-50 leads per month from your marketing efforts? If you’re not generating this many leads or more, you should join us for our next Atlanta REIA North Meeting to learn how to generate all the motivated buyer and seller leads you can handle.

Dustin Griffin will be speaking on Wednesday, March 20^th at 6:30PM at the Atlanta REIA North Office located at 1960 Skylar Hill Dr, Suite D, Buford, Georgia on many of the “800 Pound Guerilla Marketing Strategies and Techniques”that  he and other successful real estate investors use to generate a steady flow of leads for their real estate investing businesses. You will learn…

• What is Marketing?
• What is Guerilla Marketing?
• How can one dominate their local market online and offline on a budget?
• Marketing in 7 Easy Steps
• Multiple ways to consistently market your business
• 12 Tips for Search Engine Domination
• And much more…

Come join us and learn how you too can totally dominate your local competition online and offline with little effort and a relatively low budget using new and traditional marketing techniques, a little creativity and the power of the Internet. And if you want even more marketing training, Dustin will be back on Saturday, April 20th for a full day workshop on “101 Plus Ways to Generate Buyer & Seller Leads”.

WIN A CRUISE: All participants who attend the Atlanta REIA North Meeting on March 14th will entered into a drawing for a chance to win a *Complimentary 2 Day Cruise to the Bahamas with Caribbean Cruise Line! *You must be present at the meeting to win. The 2 day Cruise does not include port fees, transportation and taxes.

After the conclusion of the Atlanta REIA North Meeting (after 9:30 PM), we will be reconvening at the Mall of Georgia located at 3250 Woodward Crossing Blvd in Buford, GA for the “Meeting after the Meeting”. We may arrive late if the Atlanta REIA Meeting runs late. So please come eat, drink, network and have fun with us as hang out late into the night!