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Real Estate Investing 101 with Russ Hiner on August 24, 2013
Posted on August 11, 2013 byA Full Day Workshop with Russ Hiner
On August 24, 2013 from 8:30AM – 5PM
At 1960 Skylar Hill Dr, Suite D in Buford, GA
Real Estate Investing 101 is a new Atlanta REIA workshop designed to give students an overview of the exciting world of real estate investing. Please join Russ Hiner for Real Estate Investing Made Simple on Saturday, August 24th at 8:30AM at 1960 Skylar Hill Drive, Suite D, in Buford, GA (map).
Here is what you will achieve in this workshop:
- Learn which area of real estate will put money into you pocket the fastest!
- Learn which exit strategy will work for you to make your financial independent dreams come true!
- You will know about money making strategies which are used in Real estate.
- Learn How to do deals with no money out of your pocket.
- Learn how to do deals without credit, or cash out of your pocket!
- Get the Correct the numbers are for the buy fix, and sell!
- You will learn the different techniques that are available to put money into your pocket quickly and efficiently?
- You will learn some of the basic money making strategies.
- Learn How to do deals with no money out of your pocket.
- Learn what the more advanced strategies are.
- Find out which niche of real estate will get you started from where you currently are educationally, financially, mentally and credit.
- This is a must training which will show you the tools will fit your personality and make you wealthy.
- Learn the simple Techniques which can get you started investing this week
- Discover the 3 important elements effective Real estate investing
- Utilize a 4-Step process to evaluate Real Estate Deals
Eliminate wasted time, ineffective methods, and tire kickers - Handle difficult questions with ease
- Develop active listening skills
- Profit from distressed property
- Understand what you need to close the transaction
- Build confidence
How Accurate Comps Can Make or Save You Thousands
Posted on August 11, 2013 byHow Accurate Comps Can Make or Save You $1000’s on Your Next Deal
with Linda Dana on Monday, August 19th
Atlanta REIA Members are always FREE!
Join us at the Beginning Investors Group on Monday, August 19th at 6:30 PM at the Hudson Grill located at 6317 Roswell Rd NE in Sandy Springs, GA where property evaluation expert, Linda Dana, will be teaching new investors the art and science of “Determining Accurate Property Values”. Linda is a long time real estate investor and “transaction engineer”, a mentor and the President of Charlotte REIA.
Knowing “How to Determine Accurate Property Values” is a highly critical skill that we must master as real estate investors in order to create profitable deals.
As investors, we determine a property’s value by “pulling comps” using property evaluation websites, software or the MLS. By “comps” we mean recent “comparable sales” of other properties in close proximity to our subject property that are similar in age, bedrooms, baths, square footage, lot size, style, amenities, etc.
We gather this recent sales data and analyze the high sales, low sales, average sales and distressed sales to determine the properties current “As-Is Value” as well as the “After Repair Value”. We must carefully determine which comps we include in our calculations and which ones to exclude if they are not truly “comparable”. We then carefully calculate our offer(s) to the seller based on these numbers.
If we get these numbers wrong and think the property is worth less than it really is, we may offer the seller too little and lose the opportunity to buy the property and any profit we would have made to another buyer who is willing to offer more.
If we think a property is worth more than it really is in its present, as-is condition or fixed up, we may pay too much and lose thousands of dollars when we sell. For example, if we are off by $5,000 to $10,000 on the properties value, our anticipated $5,000 profit on a wholesale flip may quickly evaporate.
Most investors don’t want to hire an appraiser to determine the value of every house they make an offer on, nor do they want to rely on a Realtor to determine these critical numbers for them. Therefore one of the first skills every new investor must master is how to determine accurate property values by pulling comps and doing the research themselves.
Join us at the Beginning Investors Group on Aug 19th where Linda will teach us…
- What criteria to use in your comp search
- How to know a good comp from a bad comp
- Which comps to include and which to eliminate
- How to determine a property’s value based on comps
- How to pull comps without being a Realtor
- All this and much more…
If you want to learn to put more money in your pocket and leave less on the closing table, this is a BIG Meeting you don’t want to miss!
Remember, Retail Buyers buy based on emotion… Investors buy based on the numbers. Join us at BIG to learn more about how to determine these important numbers!
This Month at the Onsite Renovation Group, We Meet in Decatur, GA
Posted on August 8, 2013 byMeets Tuesday, August 20th at NOON at
3702 Sandy Shoals Ln, Decatur, GA 30034 (map)
This month, on Tuesday, August 20th at Noon, the Onsite Renovation Group meets at 3702 Sandy Shoals Ln, Decatur, GA 30034 (map). This project is fairly far-afield for our humble group, but it’s a great opportunity to see what a ‘lightweight’ project looks like. Paint, carpet, and some fresh cabinets take this newer-construction project from a clunker to real estate gold.
The Atlanta REIA Onsite Renovation Group (ORG), led by Aaron McGinnis of Craftbuilt Properties, is an new educational and networking group that focuses on the acquisition, renovation and retail resale (fix and flip) of single family residential homes inside the I-285 perimeter and the in-town neighborhoods. The purpose of this 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 of each month at NOON at an active renovation site, build site or rental property which will vary from month to month. There is currently no charge to attend these meeting.
Atlanta REIA South Has a New Meeting Location in College Park
Posted on August 7, 2013 byHosted by Reggie Jackson & Gordon Catts
Please Note the New Meeting Location Below
The Atlanta REIA South Monthly Meeting, run by Reggie Jackson and Gordon Catts, is held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM at the Piccadilly Cafeteria (New Meeting Location) located at 2449 Godby Road, College Park, GA (map). Please show up at 6:30 PM to eat and network before the meeting officially starts at 7:00 PM. Atlanta REIA Members may attend at no charge. Guests may attend for $5.00. We hope you will come out and eat, network, learn and have fun with us!
Island REIA – Jamaica – June 2014
Posted on August 1, 2013 byJamaica – June 2014
“How I wish that somewhere there existed an island for those who are wise and of good will.” ~ Albert Einstein
More info is coming soon. Dustin is headed down to Jamaica in August to check out the all-inclusive resort where we will be staying.
Atlanta REIA Meeting on August 5, 2013
Posted on July 29, 2013 by“The Truth About Automation” with Dustin Griffin
& “Selling Your Houses Fast” with Don DeRosa
Guests Can RSVP Online Now for $15 or Pay $20 at the Door.
On Monday, August 5th at the Atlanta REIA Main Monthly Meeting for August, we will be having 2 educational presentations…
Atlanta REIA Executive Director, Dustin Griffin, will be sharing the truth about how to automate your real estate investing business and knowing the difference between being under automated and over automated. Dustin will be discussing:
- Websites
- Investor Databases
- Voice Mail Systems
- Delegation
- Live Operators
- Virtual Assistants
- Offline Marketing
- Online Marketing
Come out and join us and you will also hear local favorite, Don DeRosa, share his nine reasons houses don’t sell with plenty of details on How to Sell Your Houses Fast! Don will show you how to use his simple formula for a quick, successful and highly profitable sale. Here is some of what Don will cover:
- The Nine Major Reasons Houses Don’t Sell
- How to Get Properties Ready to Sell
- Don’s Formula for a Successful Sale
- How to do Less Work Marketing Your Home
- How to Automate the Selling Process
So come out and join us at the Atlanta REIA Meeting on Monday, August 5th at 5PM at the Crown Plaza Ravinia Hotel in Atlanta to learn more about automation and how to sell or lease your investment properties faster than ever. 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, August 5th 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!
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>>
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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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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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>>
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>>
New Western Acquisitions – A full service Real Estate Brokerage that specializes in helping investors in acquiring inventory, securing contractors and lenders, as well as aiding in the liquidation of these assets. 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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
CRS Data – We offer comps from the MLS & FSBO’s, custom searches, property tax records, interactive maps, sales & mortgage info, real estate valuations, mailing lists & more. Read More>>
AC Cageman – We build, deliver and install a variety of products to help keep your property safe from theft and vandalism. From Air Conditioner Cages and Burglar Windows, Burglar Doors, Crawl Space Doors and Meter Cages. 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.
- Bowen’s Specialized Services
- FirstCall Claims
- Georgia Home Deals
- The Appraisal Network
- Mary Bryant and Associates, Insurance Agency
- American Family, Robin Mitchell Agency
- Invest Atlanta
What’s Happening at Atlanta REIA for the Week of July 22, 2013
Posted on July 22, 2013 by
Monday is Atlanta REIA West Meeting where Gordon Catts will be discussing the ever changing real estate marketplace. Tuesday is the Note Buyers Group with Tom Boyer in Smyrna. Thursday is the Cash Cows Commercial Group with special guest, Bill Ham, at 5 Seasons Brewing in Sandy Springs, GA. Thursday is also Joe Thompson’s Haves & Wants Meeting at 5 Seasons Brewing in Sandy Springs, GA. Read More→
Online Lead Finder Software Version 2.5.1 – FREE for Atlanta REIA Members
Posted on July 17, 2013 by
It has been less than one week since we last informed you that Duncan updated his famous Online Lead Finder Software. Duncan takes your feedback seriously and is constantly working to improve the software and make it better for active real estate investors like you. Now, as of today, July 17th, he has done it once again with version 2.5.1!
Duncan also wanted us to advise you on some upcoming changes to the Online Lead Finder Software as he continues to add more and more features. In the next, 30 – 45 days, Duncan will be raising the price of the software from $497 to $697. By the end of the year he will raise the price to $997 as he continues to add even more powerful and profitable features. He will also soon be charging an annual maintenance fee for ongoing upgrades upon the completion of Version 3.0.
Despite these forthcoming price and policy changes, there is some very good news. If you are currently and Atlanta REIA Gold Member or Become a Gold Member before the upcoming deadline which will either be August 1st or September 1st, you will be grandfathered into the program and continue to receive the unlimited version of the software and all upgrades for FREE as long as you remain an active Atlanta REIA Gold Member.
Even if you miss the deadline and become an Atlanta REIA Gold Member in the future, you will be able to purchase the unlimited edition of the software for $100 and get a 50% discount on the annual maintenance and upgrade fee. But to be grandfathered in for FREE indefinitely, join Atlanta REIA as a Gold Member and maintain your membership each year.
If you are an Atlanta REIA Silver Member, the Silver Edition, which is limited to 25 leads per day, will continue to be FREE as will all future upgrades.
If you are an Atlanta REIA Member you can download the latest version of software for FREE by Read More→
What’s Happening at Atlanta REIA for the Week of July 15, 2013
Posted on July 15, 2013 byMonday is the Beginning Investors Group with Dustin Griffin who will be teaching you multiple ways to generate leads for your real estate investing business. Tuesday is the Onsite Renovation Group which is a networking and educational group for new and seasoned rehabbers that meets this month at a property located at 651 Holderness St SW in Atlanta, GA. Wednesday is the Atlanta REIA North Meeting which will be discussing making offers and turning leads into deeds. Thursday is by Joe Thompson’s Haves & Wants Meeting at 5 Seasons Brewing in Sandy Springs, GA. Read More→
FREE Online Lead Finder Software for Atlanta REIA Members (V2.4)
Posted on July 12, 2013 byI just wanted to let you know that Duncan Wierman just sent me an updated copy of his Online Lead Finder Software Version. As of today, July 12, 2013 he is up to version 2.4 since he is always working to improve the software and make it better for active real estate investors.
PLEASE NOTE: If you already installed any previous versions of Online Lead Finder, be sure to UNINSTALL it before installing this new version.
If you are an Atlanta REIA Member you can download the software for free by logging in to the Atlanta REIA Members Only Website and then navigating to the Members Only Downloads & Bonuses page where Duncan’s Online Lead Finder Software is listed 2nd in the list of available member downloads.
If you are a Gold Member, there will be instructions in the ReadMe.txt file in the software download telling you how to activate the Unlimited Gold Edition at NO CHARGE (a $500 value!).
I hope you all enjoy this lead generating software. Duncan, thank you again for this awesome software!
Beginning Investors Group Meeting on July 15, 2013
Posted on July 10, 2013 byGenerating Leads with Guerilla Marketing Strategies & Techniques
with Dustin Griffin
Atlanta REIA Members are always FREE!
As a new or “new again” investor, 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 25-50 leads per month from your marketing efforts? If you’re not generating this many leads or more, you should join us for our next BIG Meeting to learn how to generate all the motivated buyer and seller leads you can handle.
Dustin Griffin will be speaking at the Beginning Investors Group (BIG) on Monday, July 15th at 6:30 PM at Hudson Grille located at 6317 Roswell Rd NE in Sandy Springs, GA on many of the 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. This meeting is FREE for Atlanta REIA Members. Guests and Non-Members can pay $20.00 at the door or RSVP Online for $10.00. If you Join Atlanta REIA before attending or at the door, you can attend at no charge.
WIN A CRUISE: All participants who attend the BIG Meeting on July 15th 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.
Special Thanks To Those Who Made Our 1st Annual BIG Cookout a BIG Success!
Posted on July 6, 2013 byIf you were at Hammond Park on June 26th, you had some terrific tasting hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans and potato salad that couldn’t be beat. Over 180 Atlanta REIA members and guests were a part of a great time, took advantage of a tremendous networking opportunity, and listened to Dorsie Boddiford, talk about her start as a real estate investor, why she does it and what keeps her going. Bill Cook of North Georgia REIA spoke to us about what is the most important thing about real estate investing, talking face to face with sellers.
This event was sponsored by Chris Littleton of Solutions Realty Network, Craig Halperin of Halperin Lyman Attorneys At Law, Mike Cherwenka of Goldmine Properties, and Jim Hitt of American IRA. They spoke about their services and the importance of their services to new investors. We thank you so much for providing the food and beverages, and helping to make this event possible.
I would also like to extend a very special Thank You, to Dustin and Chrissy Griffin. For marketing and their logistic abilities to making this BIG Cookout a success. If you liked the baked beans, Chrissy added her special touch to make those delicious.
Our food wouldn’t have tasted so good without the grill master skills of Maggie, Marshall, and Bob. They all just stepped up to the grill and started going at it. Our heartfelt thank you goes out to them. Thanks to Russ Hiner as well who was on hand to help out with a number of tasks. Read More→
