Atlanta REIA Meeting Updates
Haves & Wants Meets February 11, 2016
Posted on February 8, 2016 byHosted by Joe Thompson
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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 6 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!
Let’s Make a Deal Meets February 8, 2015 with Don DeRosa & Lynn Overall
Posted on February 3, 2016 by
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The “Let’s Make A Deal” group is a subgroup of the Atlanta REIA led by Lynn Overall and Don DeRosa that now meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 6PM at the Hudson Grille located at 6317 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs, GA. The focus of the group is to take new investors through the entire process of repurposing distressed home. Each home is purchased by the group and is completed as a Joint Venture. An experienced rehab investor then leads the group through the rehab process. Risk of loss is mitigated through the use of a consistent system for rehabbing homes, and through the use of experienced contractors. Our goal is to purchase a new property at each of our meetings.
During the meeting, we will identify a property, hard or private money lender, and a contractor. We will finance the deal using a participating money lender, all of whom attend the meetings. Do not leave your checkbooks at home because we buy properties at each meeting.
The sponsors of the “Let’s Make A Deal” group have successfully repurposed homes in California, Texas, Georgia, and Florida. If you are a new investor looking to be a participant in a home rehab project, then this is definitely the group for you. Please keep in mind that everyone who attends “Let’s Make A Deal” is required to participate. The minimum size of the investment will be determined by the purchase price of the home presented at the meeting.
Come on out and check out the meeting. We would love to have you join our team! We are looking forward to learning and earning with you!
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Atlanta REIA Main Meeting on February 1, 2016
Posted on January 25, 2016 by& Vendor Trade Show
In Real Estate Investing
Atlanta REIA Members Can Attend at No Charge. This month,
Guests Can RSVP Online Now for $20 or Pay $25 at the Door.
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Please stop what you’re doing and join us at the Atlanta REIA Main Meeting TODAY, Monday, February 1st at 5PM. The meeting will take place at Atlanta Unity located at 3597 Parkway Lane in Norcross, GA. At this meeting, Atlanta REIA will have special guest speaker, Don DeRosa, who will talk about how you can get your real estate investing business up and running like a well oiled machine. Don will show you how to go from ZERO deals to your 12th deal in no time. Join us at the meeting and learn how to become a Real Estate Super Hero in less time than you ever thought possible!
At this meeting, you will learn:
- Different types of deals that can get you paid fast versus ones that will cause you unnecessary pain and suffering if you are not properly trained
- Setting yourself up for success before you ever geneate your first lead
- What you need to do first, second, third… a simple real estate investing plan anyone can follow
- The top 8 questions you must ask every single seller to determine if you have a deal or a dud
- Understanding Profit, Return on Investment and Loan to Value Ratio and the importance of hitting these numbers on every single deal
- And much more!
You won’t want to miss hearing Don teach you how to survive and thrive in today’s ever changing real estate environment. All this is happening at the Atlanta REIA main meeting on Monday, February 1st at 5PM at Atlanta Unity located at 3597 Parkway Lane in Norcross, GA.
As always, Atlanta REIA Members can attend the event at no charge and Non-Members can Register Online for $20 or pay $25.00 at the door. Be sure to bring your business cards and flyers and join us for an evening of real estate deals, vendors, networking, education and fun! See you there!
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*Please Note: Meeting agenda is subject to change.
WIN A 4 NIGHT STAY IN CANCUN: All participants who attend the Atlanta REIA Meeting will entered into a drawing for a chance to win a *Complimentary 5 Day, 4 Night Stay in Cancun! *You must be present at the meeting to win. Giveaway does not include dining, transportation, transfers, taxes, upgrades, etc.
Feb 1st Meeting Before the Meeting
with Don DeRosa, Rock Shukoor & Dustin Griffin
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Are you spending money on marketing and not getting any deals? Are you able to take any lead and make a deal out of it? Do you know how to make multiple offers that actually get accepted? Are you using technology to your advantage? If the answer is “NO” to these questions then you MUST attend this subgroup meeting.
Would you like to learn how to structure deals so you can buy houses with little or none of your own cash and none of your own cred? 15 hours a week… That’s all you need! Imagine… taking any seller lead and being able to create a winning deal out of it… Making thousands of dollars where you thought there were none. No more wasted marketing dollars. No more wasted phone calls. No more wasted time.
Join Don DeRosa at the High Tech Home Buying Creative Deal Structuring Subgroup on Monday, February 1st from 5PM to 6PM at the Atlanta REIA Main Meeting at Atlanta Unity where he will be teaching about a wide variety of topics each month. Don will teach you about the state-of-the-art tools and techniques you’ll use to evaluate deals and figure out how to make them work – so you can work less and spend more time where you want, when you want and with whom you want.
Some topics Don will be teaching about include:
- Using Apps on your iPad or other mobile device to evaluate deals on the go
- Creative Techniques such as Wrap Around Mortgages, Sandwich Lease Options, Subject-To, Seller Financing, and more
- How to be a transaction engineer.
- How to be a problem solver.
- And so much more…
Bring your deals and Don will walk through them step-by-step and he’ll show you how to easily evaluate the lead, determine your exit strategy, structure the deal, negotiate with the seller, and get the paperwork done in a snap.
Its an amazing time to be a real estate investor. Don’t look back 5 years from now and wish you had acted. Learn how to buy right… Learn to Make More and Work Less, Right Now!
At 5:00 PM in the Main Lobby, we have a Vendor Trade Show that lasts throughout the meeting where you can come out and meet many of our participating Business Members and Vendor Guests who help sponsor our meeting. See a full list of our vendors and sponsors below as they are added.
Vendor tables are limited, so any vendors wanting to reserve a table for the meeting can RSVP for a Vendor Table here. Vendor tables are reserved and setup on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Starting at 6:15 PM, Dustin Griffin kicks off the Atlanta REIA Main Meeting with updates and announcements. Dustin covers what’s happening at Atlanta REIA in the upcoming weeks and months such as upcoming workshops, webcasts, special events, members benefits and much more! Be sure to be in the main meeting room at 6:15 PM for your chance to be one of the first to receive a printed copy of The Profit Newsletter while supplies last.
At approximately 6:30 PM, Joe Thompson will be hosting the Haves & Wants Speed Marketing Session which gives our members the opportunity to quickly market deals they HAVE and to find deals they WANT. We also give our business members the opportunity to get up and say a few words about their businesses. Members who want to participate in the Haves & Wants Marketing Session must bring your flyers and get to the meeting early to get on Joe’s list of participants.
After the conclusion of the Atlanta REIA Main Meeting, we will be reconvening at Three Dollar Cafe located at 6050 Peachtree Pkwy #100 in Norcross, GA at 9:30 PM for the Late Nite Networking and the “Meeting-After-The-Meeting”!
There is no charge for Atlanta REIA Members or guests to attend Late Nite Networking at the Three Dollar Cafe, so bring a friend and head on down to Late Nite Networking! Just be sure you order food and beverages from the cafe and please tip their wait staff generously.
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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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
Auction.com – The nation’s leading online real estate marketplace, having sold over $34 billion in real estate assets. Auction.com’s mission is to provide the most trusted online real estate marketplace, making transactions easier and more transparent. Read More >>
Angel Oak Prime Bridge – A direct hard money lender headquartered in Atlanta. We provide renovation/construction loans for investors and builders to purchase and renovate residential properties. 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>>
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>>
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>>
Secured Investment Lending
Keller Williams Commercial (Deborah Harris)
Atlanta REIA West Group
Atlanta REIA South, Multi-Family & Landlord Group
Learn 7 Ways to Find 7 Deals in 7 Days at Mountain REIA
Posted on January 25, 2016 by7 Great Deals in 7 Days
with Special Guest, Rock Shukoor
February 2nd, 6:30PM, Golden Corral, Cumming, GA
Would you like to become a marketing machine and the “go to person” in your market?
Do you want to learn how to find deals others are looking for and cannot find?
Then join us at our Mountain REIA monthly meeting to learn how to find one deal a day. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 2nd at 6:30PM at the Golden Corral located at 2025 Market Place Blvd, Cumming, GA.
Do you have all the leads you can need?
Marketing has been one of my strong suites and I am very proud of the results I have produced over the years from most of my campaigns. It is time to showcase my guerrilla marketing skills and show you how to find at least one deal a day. Yes, I said, ONE DEAL A DAY. I will show you 7 ways to find 7 deals in 7 days, find all the deals you need at will. I will be sharing everything you need to know on how to find deals quickly without using any money, very little if any. If you have a phone and have access to a computer, you are in business.
I will explain the whole process: the small but vital details, where to find deals, how to find the sellers and how to stay focused to find one deal a day.
At the meeting I will share with you:
- Where to find deals
- How to sell them in a flash
- What market to choose
- Where to get the list of prospects
- What kind of properties to focus on
- How to partner with me to use a list of over 6,000 cash buyers
- And much, much more
EARLY BIRD BONUS: I believe in rewarding action takers and entrepreneurs that are willing to do what it takes in order to change their lives or have the desire to get better at what they are already doing. Therefore, I will offer some bonuses. I am offering the following:
- A digital copy of my book, “Extraordinary Results by Ordinary Investors”
- A trip from 2
- One hour consulting, personal time to assist you to “Find your money direction now”, $250 value
You definitely do not want to miss this meeting and learn from Rock, a marketing genius. There will be a lot of learning and great networking. Make sure to bring your business cards and deals to discuss.
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
Atlanta REIA Members & Guests, Please RSVP on Meetup.com
Mountain REIA is a real estate investors association formed by Gordon Catts that meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30PM at the Golden Corral located at 2025 Market Place Blvd in Cumming, Georgia. This group is an educational and networking group that brings in local, active investors and to provide information and education in a low or no-sales environment. This group is open to everyone, so please come join local real estate investors to network, share information, and interact with local and regional experts. There is a $2 meeting fee payable at the door. Also, please be prepared to patron the restaurant, enjoy the networking, and the outstanding information! Please remember to tip the wait staff generously as well for their support of our group. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
Setting Your Plans and Goals for 2016 with Joe Thompson at Atlanta REIA South
Posted on January 25, 2016 bywith Special Guest, Joe Thompson
February 3rd, 6PM, Club E Atlanta
3707 Main Street, College Park, GA
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We are pleased to announce that Joe Thompson will be our special guest speaker this month at the Atlanta REIA South / Multi-Family Commercial Investing Group on Wednesday, February 3rd at 6PM at Club E Atlanta located at 3707 Main Street in College Park, GA. Joe will be talking about setting goals and developing a plan to follow through and accomplish those goals.
Would you ever build your own house without a detailed set of plans? Why then would you try to build your business without a great plan? Do you know that only 7% of Americans retire financially secure or wealthy? Their secret? Planning! Would you like to be part of that 7%? Joe Thompson will show you a step-by-step process to shift your strategies and create a 2016 Action Plan that will create massive RESULTS in your business. Take control, get organized and learn proven profit strategies that will guarantee that 2016 will be your best year yet!
At the meeting, you will learn…
- The first place you should start when it comes to planning
- The 3 shifts that separate the top 5% of business owners
- How to implement your goals and plans
- How to ensure your motivation continues all year long
- And much, much more!
Joe is going to educate you about the most important steps you can take that will greatly impact your successes and failures, literally. The information he is going to give us is so powerful that it doesn’t matter whether or not you spend a gazillion dollars on going to trainings to learn real estate, then give it everything you’ve got–if you miss these key things, you might as well just give it up now! So, do not only plan to be at this event, BE THERE no matter what!
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.
The Atlanta REIA South monthly meeting, led by Reggie Jackson and Gordon Catts, is held on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6PM at Club E Atlanta located at 3707 Main Street, College Park, GA.
The Multi Family Investing Focus Group Meeting, led by Carla Gamper and Gordon Catts now meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6PM at Club E Atlanta located at 3707 Main Street, College Park, GA.
There is currently a $15 cover charge for everyone who attends the meeting which is payable at the door and includes a light meal. Get there at 6PM to eat and network before the meeting begins. There will be lots of learning and lots of networking. Make sure to bring your deals and your haves, wants, and needs to the meeting. See you there!
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Learn Insider Millionaire Real Estate Investors Secrets at Atlanta REIA West on January 25, 2016
Posted on January 22, 2016 bywith Leslie Mathis & Catherine McFarland
January 25th, 6:30PM, Cherokee Cattle Company
2710 Canton Rd, Marietta, GA
Atlanta REIA Members Attend for FREE. Guests pay $10 at the Door.
Guests can join Atlanta REIA for Only $100/year and Attend for FREE!
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Come out this month to the Wild West Event, where you will learn how to make 2016 your best year yet! Leslie and Catherine are going to share with you Insider Millionaire Secrets. They will give you a Personal Roadmap to Success in 2016 and show you What Winners Do and how to duplicate it for YOUR Success NOW! The meeting will take place on Monday, January 25th at 6:30PM at the Cherokee Cattle Company located at 2710 Canton Rd in Marietta.
You will learn:
- HOW to personally define success for yourself in 2016
- WHAT to do to SET and ACHIEVE your goals for 2016
- WHEN and how to beat overwhelm, depression, and lack of motivation
- WHY you need to make achieving success seem effortless
- WHERE to go to get REAL help and support when you need it
- And so much more!
This will be a great evening. We look forward to seeing your smiling faces. Please bring family and friends. And remember: We LOVE questions and input – questions and input make us all better, smarter, wiser real estate investors!
Atlanta REIA Members get in FREE, and guests are just $10 at the door.
Join us Monday, October 26 at 6:30pm at The Cherokee Cattle Company at 2710 Canton Rd. in Marietta. Bring your business cards and your haves and wants-and be ready to have a great time! See you there, pardner!
WIN A FREE CARIBBEAN VACATION FOR TWO!: All participants who attend the Atlanta REIA West Meeting will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a *FREE Caribbean Vacation for TWO and other great door prizes! *You must be present at the meeting to win. The Caribbean vacation does not include transportation, taxes, upgrades, etc.
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*Please Note: West Meeting agenda is subject to change.
The Atlanta REIA West Monthly Meeting is an Atlanta REIA Subchapter led by Leslie Mathis that is held on the 4th Monday of each month at 6:30 PM at the Cherokee Cattle Company located at 2710 Canton Rd in Marietta. The next meeting will be held on Monday, January 25th at 6:30PM. Atlanta REIA Members can attend for FREE and guests for $10. Show up at 6:30 PM to eat and network before the meeting officially starts at 7:00 PM. Buying your own meal is optional but highly recommended and greatly appreciated since the Cherokee Cattle Company allows us to use their meeting room. There will be lots of learning and lots of networking. Bring your deals and your haves, wants and needs to the event.
See you at the meeting on Monday, January 25th at 6:30PM at the Cherokee Cattle Company located at 2710 Canton Rd in Marietta!
After the conclusion of the Atlanta REIA West meeting (after 9PM), you are encouraged to hang around and join us for Late Nite Networking also held at Cherokee Cattle Company. So please come eat, drink, network and have fun with like-minded investors and real estate professionals as we hang out late into the night!
Learn All About Self-Directed IRAs at the EPIC Group on January 26
Posted on January 18, 2016 bywith Scott Maurer
January 26th, 6:30PM, Solutions Realty Network
100 Glendalough Ct, Suite D2, Tyrone, GA 30290
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We are excited to kick off the new year this month at the EPIC Group with our special guest speaker, Scott Maurer. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 26th at 6:30PM at the Solutions Realty Network Headquarters located at 100 Glendalough Ct, Suite D2 in Tyrone, GA. Scott will be talking about how to grow your business tax free using your self-directed IRA.
Many investors don’t know that it’s even possible to use retirement funds when investing in real estate. Most IRA accounts are invested with banks and brokerage firms who do not allow for this type of investment within their portfolios, but IRS regulations certainly allow for many types of alternative investments. Self-directed IRAs allow individuals to use their IRA funds to purchase rental property, rehabs/flips, private mortgages, tax liens, and much, much more. By using a self-direct IRA, an investor can utilize this “new” bucket of cash to acquire assets that they can better control and thus drive better returns to their IRA. Best of all, the gains from these investments go back to the IRA without any tax implications.
At the meeting you will learn:
- What types of accounts are eligible to be self-directed
- How you can move money from current IRA custodians without worrying about tax implications
- What the rules are pertaining to prohibited transactions and disqualified persons
(In short, what you can’t do with your self-directed IRA) - How the process works from contract to closing, and how the earnings come back to the IRA on a tax-deferred or tax-free basis
- How to obtain “checkbook control” over your IRA for the purpose of real estate investing
- And Much, Much More!
Scott has worked for Advanta since 2006, and is a frequent speaker on the topic of self-directed IRAs and using retirement funds to invest in real estate and other alternative assets. Scott is also an attorney and a member of The Florida Bar.
Come on out on Tuesday, January 26th. 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!
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The EPIC Group, which stands for “Education, Properties, Income and Community”, is a Real Estate Investing Group that is all about buy and hold real estate investing, long term income and building your net worth. The meeting takes place at the Solutions Realty Network Headquarters located at 100 Glendalough Ct, Suite D2 in Tyrone, GA. The hosts for this event are Donna Littleton, Broker & CEO 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.
Learn 7 Ways to Find 7 Great Deals in 7 Days at Atlanta REIA North Meeting on January 27, 2016
Posted on January 18, 2016 by7 Great Deals in 7 Days
with Special Guest, Rock Shukoor
January 27th, 6:30PM
1960 Skylar Hill Dr, Suite D, Buford, GA
Atlanta REIA Members Please RSVP on Meetup.com
Would you like to become a marketing machine and the “go to person” in your market?
Do you want to learn how to find deals others are looking for and cannot find?
Then join us at our Atlanta REIA North monthly meeting to learn how to find one deal a day. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 27th at 6:30PM located at 1960 Skylar Hill Dr, Suite D, Buford, GA.
Do you have all the leads you can need?
Marketing has been one of my strong suites and I am very proud of the results I have produced over the years from most of my campaigns. It is time to showcase my guerrilla marketing skills and show you how to find at least one deal a day. Yes, I said, ONE DEAL A DAY. I will show you 7 ways to find 7 deals in 7 days, find all the deals you need at will. I will be sharing everything you need to know on how to find deals quickly without using any money, very little if any. If you have a phone and have access to a computer, you are in business.
I will explain the whole process: the small but vital details, where to find deals, how to find the sellers and how to stay focused to find one deal a day.
At the meeting I will share with you:
- Where to find deals
- How to sell them in a flash
- What market to choose
- Where to get the list of prospects
- What kind of properties to focus on
- How to partner with me to use a list of over 6,000 cash buyers
- And much, much more
EARLY BIRD BONUS: I believe in rewarding action takers and entrepreneurs that are willing to do what it takes in order to change their lives or have the desire to get better at what they are already doing. Therefore, I will offer some bonuses. I am offering the following:
- A digital copy of my book, “Extraordinary Results by Ordinary Investors”
- A trip from 2
- One hour consulting, personal time to assist you to “Find your money direction now”, $250 value
You definitely do not want to miss this meeting and learn from Rock, a marketing genius. There will be a lot of learning and great networking. Make sure to bring your business cards and deals to discuss.
The Atlanta REIA North meeting is held on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:30PM at 1960 Skylar Hill Dr, Suite D, Buford, GA.. Atlanta REIA members can attend this meeting for FREE and guests and non-members can pay just $10 at the door OR pre-register online for only $5! Plan to get there early at 6PM to network before the meeting begins. There will be lots of learning and lots of networking. Bring your deals and your haves, wants and needs to the event.
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
Atlanta REIA Members Please RSVP on Meetup.com
After the conclusion of the Atlanta REIA North Meeting (after 9:30PM), we will be reconvening at the Tannery Row Ale House located at 554 W Main St in historic downtown Buford, GA for the “Meeting after the Meeting”. We may arrive late if the Atlanta REIA North Meeting runs late. So please come eat, drink, network and have fun with us as hang out late into the night!
Setting Goals & Planning Your New Year with Joe Thompson on January 28, 2016
Posted on January 18, 2016 byAtlanta REIA Members Attend for FREE and Guests for Only $5 at the Door.
Guests can join Atlanta REIA for Only $100/year and Attend for FREE!
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This month on Thursday, January 28th at 11:30AM at the 5 Seasons Brewing located at 5600 Roswell Rd, Joe Thompson will be talking about getting your year started off the right way with setting goals and making a plan to execute. Join us on Thursday, January 28th at 11:30AM!
The First Step Every Plan Needs to take a step. Did we really just say a plan needs to take a step? It does not even have legs! Well, the plan needs to take the step – the question that you should be asking is “in what direction?” It is not surprising to hear that most new business fail in the first year. Why is that? With any endeavor if you do not know where you are going, how can you get there? You must establish a destination and your plan needs to move in that direction.
If you stop and think about a destination and take the time to print out a map and chart a course, your chances of success are going to be far greater. You just need a good map and someone who knows the roads – like Atlanta REIA. Before we get to the map, let’s discuss destinations: If you are going to start a real estate business, what is your revenue goal for year one? What is your five year plan? What is your projected gross margin? What does it take to make a profit in your business?
If you are going to become a full time Real Estate Investor, which of the vast number of strategies, techniques and systems are you going to be using? How many deals do you plan to close each month? What are your exit strategies?
If you, like the rest of us here are going to profit from this current real estate market, what are you going to focus your attention on? Short sales, foreclosures, flips, rehab’s, rentals, lease purchase, notes, mobile homes, multi family, commercial, etc, etc? Do you have sufficient funds to do the type of deals you are going to target? If rental property is your goal, how many rentals do you plan to acquire and over what period of time?
Whatever you destination, a plan of attack and a step by step, turn by turn map of how to get there is what you need. You need to make sure your route is sound and that you take the best roads – that you use the best vehicle to minimize costs, save on taxes and protect yourself from the others out there.
The Atlanta REIA Commercial & Multi-Family Real Estate Group is an educational, networking and call to action subgroup, led by Steve Brown and Bill Ham that is designed to help real estate investors take their investments to the next level by successfully investing in commercial real estate. You will meet the experts and the behind the scenes players in the game of commercial real estate investing. Come join us and learn to invest in commercial real estate for fun and extreme profits.
The group meets on the 4th Thursday of each month from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the 5 Seasons Brewing located at 5600 Roswell Rd (map). Please note that the Commercial & Multi-Family Real Estate Group meets just prior to the Have’s and Wants Meeting which is from 1:30 PM until 3:30 PM. So please come enjoy both of these back to back meetings and get the most out of your day!
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The Beginning Investors Group Meets January 18, 2016 with Rick Girgis
Posted on January 12, 2016 bywith Rick Girgis
REIA Members Attend for FREE and Guests for $15 Online or Pay $20 at the Door.
Guests can join Atlanta REIA for Only $100/year and Attend for FREE!
Atlanta REIA Members Please RSVP on Meetup.com
To jump start your success in the New Year with the Atlanta REIA Beginning Investors Group (BIG), we are excited to have special guest speaker Rick Girgis, principal and founder of Equitable Consulting, Inc., at our meeting on Monday, January 18th at 6:30PM. The meeting will be held at the Hudson Grille located at 6317 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs, GA. Rick will be talking about regulation compliance and how it relates to the Dodd Frank Act and much more.
Rules and regulations that investors must adhere to are always changing and it is important to stay informed about them. As a new investor, you may not even be aware of many of these laws and it can be quite overwhelming to try to understand it all. Rick is here to help! Equitable Consulting, Inc. is a Consulting Firm for investors and Mortgage Lenders, and a Residential Mortgage Brokerage and Commercial Lender serving the south east since 1999.
Rick will be discussing…
- Residential & investment underwriting criteria from institutional funding to private lending and how it pertains to stabilized properties, rehabs, and new construction.
- Pitfalls to watch out for in each of the above types of investments.
- Relevant ratios you should be aware of and use in making investment decisions.
- Investment strategy basics for deal #1, buy & hold, and fix & flip properties.
- And much, much more!
This meeting will give the beginning investor a solid foundation to begin building their real estate investing career and will refocus the seasoned investor to matters of most importance. You will not want to miss this great opportunity to illuminate your business with the insight of a seasoned consultant and jumpstart 2016 in the right direction. You will also gain a fundamental understanding of lending products, regulation compliance, and learn the associated opportunities available to Atlanta REIA members.
We are looking forward to seeing you on Monday, January 18th at 6:30PM at the Hudson Grille located at 6317 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs, GA.
Atlanta REIA Members Please RSVP on Meetup.com
After the conclusion of the Atlanta REIA BIG Meeting (after 9:00PM), we will be hanging out at the Hudson Grille for Late Nite Networking also known as the “Meeting After the Meeting”. Stick around, have some dessert, a drink, network and have fun with like-minded investors and real estate professionals as we hang out late into the night!
*Please Note: Meeting agenda is subject to change.
If you become an Atlanta REIA member before midnight, January 17th, you may attend this BIG Meeting at no charge as well as other great Atlanta REIA Meetings, plus get great discounts on other Atlanta REIA Workshops.
BIG is an educational and networking special interest group, hosted by Dustin Griffin 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. The entire purpose of this group is to educate and inspire new investors working on their “first deal” and help new again investors get their “next deal”. Please join us on the 3rd Monday of each month at Hudson Grille located at 6317 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs.
The Onsite Renovation Group Meets January 19, 2016
Posted on January 12, 2016 byHands-On Learning “ Site” at Your Real Renovation Projects
Tuesday, January 19th at NOON
3991 Shallowford Green Ct, Marietta, GA
Atlanta REIA Members Attend for FREE and Guests for $20 at the door.
Guests can join Atlanta REIA for Only $100/year and Attend for FREE!
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This month, on Tuesday, January 19th at NOON, the Onsite Renovation Group will be meeting at a rehab property located at 3991 Shallowford Green Ct in Marietta, GA. While at the property, Ryan Richter from Breakwater Restoration and Charlie Fowler from Legal Shield will be in attendance to answer your questions. We will also be looking at this rehab project and will discuss the process taken with this project. This will be a fun and informational meeting. Don’t miss out!
The Atlanta REIA Onsite Renovation Group (ORG), hosted by Lynn Overall, 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 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 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 pay just $20 at the door.
For our meeting next month, we are looking for YOUR rehab deals. We want to take our group of investors and visit 3 of your rehab projects. If you have a project that is underway, please let Lynn know as soon as possible. We would love to learn together and discuss YOUR real life renovations!
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Let’s Make a Deal Meets on Monday, January 11, 2016
Posted on January 8, 2016 by
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The “Let’s Make A Deal” group is a subgroup of the Atlanta REIA led by Lynn Overall and Don DeRosa that now meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 6PM at the Hudson Grille located at 6317 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs, GA. The focus of the group is to take new investors through the entire process of repurposing distressed home. Each home is purchased by the group and is completed as a Joint Venture. An experienced rehab investor then leads the group through the rehab process. Risk of loss is mitigated through the use of a consistent system for rehabbing homes, and through the use of experienced contractors. Our goal is to purchase a new property at each of our meetings.
During the meeting, we will identify a property, hard or private money lender, and a contractor. We will finance the deal using a participating money lender, all of whom attend the meetings. Do not leave your checkbooks at home because we buy properties at each meeting.
The sponsors of the “Let’s Make A Deal” group have successfully repurposed homes in California, Texas, Georgia, and Florida. If you are a new investor looking to be a participant in a home rehab project, then this is definitely the group for you. Please keep in mind that everyone who attends “Let’s Make A Deal” is required to participate. The minimum size of the investment will be determined by the purchase price of the home presented at the meeting.
Come on out and check out the meeting. We would love to have you join our team! We are looking forward to learning and earning with you!
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