Atlanta REIA Meeting Updates

Crowne Plaza Ravinia HotelPLEASE NOTE: On November 4th, the Atlanta REIA Main Monthly Meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn Atlanta – Perimter/Dunwoody located at 4386 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road in Atlanta, GA. This is for the November 4th meeting only. Our December 2nd Meeting we will be back at the Crowne Plaza Ravina Hotel as usual. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Mon, Oct 7th at 5:00 PM @ Crowne Plaza Ravinia, Atlanta
Atlanta REIA Main Meeting
Oct 7th at 5PM at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia
What Do Successful Real Estate Investors Know About Putting Together Profitable Deals That You Don’t?
with Special Guest, Larry Harbolt
Atlanta REIA Members Can Attend at No Charge.
Guests Can RSVP Online Now for $15 or Pay $20 at the Door.

Have you ever wondered why those successful investors are continually finding and doing profitable deal after deal? Did you ever ask yourself what they look for and what they think about before they ever make an offer on any property? Have you ever thought about what makes a good deal and what is missing from the deals that you don’t want?

Larry HarboltIf you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, you will be glad to know that this is exactly what our guest speaker, long time real estate investor and trainer, Larry Harbolt, is going to teach to you at our Atlanta REIA Monthly Meeting on October 7, 2013 and then go into many more details you need to know at a Full Day Workshop on November 2, 2013.

Larry will walk you through each step of how successful investors think through every deal they do and how they structure offers in multiple ways to buy any property. Larry will show you why “CASH” isn’t always the best solution for every seller and why they may not want All CASH for their property. Here is some of what Larry will share with everyone…

  • The Key Components of Every Successful Real Estate Transaction.
  • What You Need to Think About Before You Ever Make an Offer to Purchase.
  • What Type Properties Generate the Most Profit?
  • Why You Should NEVER Use Dollars Per Square Foot as a Cost factor
    to figure the Value of Any Property.
  • 15 Types of Properties to Avoid Like the Plague.
  • The Multiple Different Types of Profit Real Estate Can Give You.
  • What the Key Questions You MUST Ask Every Seller?
  • Numerous Negotiating Strategies That Rarely Fail.
  • How to Easily Overcome Your Fear of Talking to Sellers.
  • Larry’s 8 Basic – Simple Offers and How to Word Each of Them.
  • More Than a Dozen Ways to Change Your Offer to Give the Seller What They Want and You Get What You Want.
  • 8 Ways to Get Started When You have No Money and Poor Credit.
  • And much, much more…

Come join Larry and the rest of us at the Atlanta REIA Meeting on Monday, October 7th at 5PM at the Crown Plaza Ravinia Hotel in Atlanta located at 4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road in Atlanta, GA to learn more learn how to analyze real estate deals like a pro.

Click to view Cruise VideoWIN A CRUISE or Other Door Prizes: All participants who attend the Atlanta REIA Meeting will have a chance to win a *Complimentary 2 Day Cruise to the Bahamas with Caribbean Cruise Line! The 2 day Cruise does not include port fees, transportation and taxes. *We will also be giving away other door prizes such as Gift Cards and more! *You must be present at the meeting to win.

Mon, Oct 7th at 3:00 PM @Total Wine & More Perimeter
Meeting Before the Meeting
with Bob Massey

Bob MasseyOn Monday, October 7th at 3:00 PM at Total Wine & More located at 124 Perimeter Center W (see map), I, Bob Massey, 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 by going straight after buying the note. This eliminates all of the restrictions of short sales! In fact, you can legally give your seller money if you are successful!

By buying the note you open up a world of different ways to make way more money from the deal. I’m going to show why you might be sitting on a goldmine. The profit on these deals is even better than short sales in “the old days”. 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! If you think the banks have been acting illegally but you’re not sure how, you need to be there. I will show you how they have defrauded almost everyone who took out a mortgage in the last 15 years! And I’ll show you how YOU may be able to profit from it. There is NO CHARGE to attend this meeting, so come join us!

Mon, Oct 7th at 9:30 PM @ Tilted Kilt Perimeter
Late Nite Networking at Tilted Kilt

Tilted KiltAfter 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!

*Meeting Agenda
3:00 pm: Meeting-Before-the-Meeting with Bob Massey
5:00 pm: Vendor Vendor Trade Show & Networking Begins
6:00 pm: Announcements + Have & Wants
7:00 pm: Networking Break
7:20 pm: Giveaways & Door Prizes
7:30 pm: Main Presentations with Larry Harbolt
9:30 pm: Late Nite Networking at the Tilted Kilt Perimeter!

*Please Note: Meeting agenda is subject to change.

Participating Vendors & Sponsors

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!

Halperin Lyman, LLCHalperin 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>>

Craftbuilt, Inc.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>>

Solutions Realty NetworkSolutions 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, LLCLima 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>>

Networth Realty of Atlanta, LLCNetworth 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>>

Advanta IRA AdministrationAdvanta 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>>

Pete's Friendly Home InspectionsPete’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>>

American IRAAmerican IRA – The American IRA mission is to provide the highest level of customer service in the self-directed retirement industry.
Read More>>

Law Office of Fred P. KrossLaw 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>>

Angel Oak FundingAngel 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>>

Goldmine Properties, Inc.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>>

CRS DataCRS 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 ServicesAtlanta 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 AtlantaFuller 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>>

  • Bowen’s Specialized Services
  • FirstCall Claims
  • Air Conditioning Experts, Inc.
  • American Family Insurance, Robin Mitchell Agency
  • House4CashBuyers.com
  • Southeast Closing
  • American family Insurance, The Partlowe Agency
  • Platinum Key Management, Inc. (Rock Shukoor)
  • Georgia Home Deals
  • Invest Atlanta
  • Comcast Xfinity (Dylon Ross)
See Atlanta REIA Events Calendar for More Events!
Wed, Sept 18th @ 6:30PM in Buford, GA
Atlanta REIA North Meeting
Buying Houses Subject-To
with No Banks, No Money Down & No Credit Check!
With Gordon Catts & Steve Jordan

Steve JordanGordon Catts is pleased to announce that his Special Guest for the Atlanta REIA North Meeting on Wednesday, September 18th will be long time real estate investor, Steve Jordan, who will be discussing “Buying Subject To”. This important purchase strategy is a “must know” for any serious investor. In the current market, being able to avoid new bank financing is a critical part of building a real estate portfolio, controlling a property through rehab, as well as being a platform for “owner financing”.

Steve Jordan is a long time Member of Atlanta REIA, an experienced landlord, rehabber, former hard money lender, instructor, boot camp leader, as well as a past president of GaREIA.org. Steve brings many years of experience to this important topic. You do not want to miss this rare opportunity to listen to this “been there, done that” professional. Be sure to ask Steve how you can move into your next house with no money down and without going to the bank by purchasing “subject to” the existing financing.

Atlanta REIA North Monthly MeetingAtlanta REIA North is a of the Atlanta Real Estate Investors Alliance that meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at 1960 Skylar Hill Dr, Suite D, Buford, Georgia in North Gwinnett County just a few miles from the Mall of Georgia. There is no charge to attend this meeting for Atlanta REIA members and the cost is $5.00 at the door for non-members.

Taco MacAfter 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!

Mon, Sept 23rd @ 6:30 PM – Marietta, GA
Atlanta REIA West Meeting
How to Talk with Sellers to Seal the Deal & Get Them Under Contract
with Leslie Mathis

Leslie MathisSo, you’re excited about this being the best time EVER to be in real estate, you’re pumped and ready to go, chomping at the bit to do your first, or next, deal. You have a problem though, and it’s a BIG one… You’ve either haven’t talked with any Sellers yet, or you have talked to a number of Sellers and you aren’t getting any deals under contract-and you don’t know why. I mean, what could be wrong??

Join us at the Atlanta REIA Wild Wild West Meeting on Monday, September 23rd at 6:30 pm as real estate cowgirl, Leslie Mathis, shows you how she talks with Sellers, both on the phone and in person, to get her deals under contract in TODAY’S market which is vastly different than it was during the real estate boom of the last decade. Holding nothing back, you’ll see her do role plays, both with phone calls and at the Seller’s kitchen table. Time permitting, you will have a chance to practice role playing yourself as well as both buyer and seller.

Put on those boots and cowboy hats and come hungry to the Cherokee Cattle Company located at 2710 Canton Road, Marietta, GA (map) this coming Monday, September 23 at 6:30pm… you don’t want to miss this! Join us and learn how to up your game and rope ‘em in.

There will be door prizes, give aways, fun and networking. As always, FREE for Atlanta REIA Members and just $5 (CASH ONLY please) at the door for non-members. EVERYONE can bring a guest for FREE this month, so y’all pair on up and ride on in Monday for a great night out. See you there-Yee-haw!

Mon, Sept 16th @ 6:30 PM – Sandy Springs, GA
The Beginning Investors Group
How to Find It, Fund It, Fix It & Flip It
with Aaron McGinnis on Monday, Sept 16th
Non-Members RSVP Online for $15.00 or $20 at the door.
Atlanta REIA Members are always FREE!

Aaron McGinnisJoin us at the Beginning Investors Group on Monday, September 16th at 6:30 PM at the Hudson Grill located at 6317 Roswell Rd NE in Sandy Springs, GA which is being co-sponsored with the Onsite Renovation Group. At this month’s meeting, Real Estate Investor and Property Renovation Expert, Aaron McGinnis, will be teaching new and “new again” investors about “Renovating Ugly Houses for Huge Profits”. Aaron and his special guests will teach you “How to Find a House, Fund It, Fix It and Flip It”. If you want to learn more about how to renovate houses, this is a special BIG Meeting you don’t want to miss!

PLEASE NOTE: The Beginning Investors Group will also be co-sponsoring the Onsite Renovation Group with Aaron on Tuesday, September 17th at NOON where they will be meeting on a renovation job site located at 3040 Waters Road, Atlanta, GA 30354 (map). This property is a lightweight, paint and carpet renovation, perfect for newbies, in a re-gentrifying area, so come on out, take a look and learn how you can get into the profitable business of renovating ugly houses.

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Tues, September 17th @ NOON in Atlanta
The Onsite Renovation Group
Meets Tuesday, September 17th at NOON at
3040 Waters Road, Atlanta, GA 30354 (map)

Aaron McGinnisThis month, on Tuesday, September 17th at Noon, the Onsite Renovation Group meets at 3040 Waters Road, Atlanta, GA 30354 (map). Last month we had a great turn out of almost 50 investors and interested parties, so we’re going to try and replicate that success with another lightweight job. We are also co-sponsoring this month’s Onsite meetup with the Beginning Investors Group, so we will be focusing on renovations for newbies. 3040 Waters Rd is a paint and carpet renovation in a gentrifying area, so come on out and take a look!

PLEASE NOTE: Aaron will also be speaking on “How to Find It, Fund It, Fix It and Flip It” in regards to Renovations for Newbies at the Beginning Investors Group on Monday, September 16th at 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM at Hudson Grille located at 6317 Roswell Rd NE, Sandy Springs, GA (map). This special BIG Meeting is for new and “new again” investors who are interested in learning more about renovating ugly houses for huge profits. Come out and join Aaron at BIG and ONSITE to learn more!

Onsite Renovation GroupThe Atlanta REIA Onsite Renovation Group (ORG), led by Aaron McGinnis of Craftbuilt Properties, is an 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.

Dyches BoddifordDyches Boddiford will be our special Guest at the Active Investor Group Meeting on Monday, September 9th at 3:00 PM at Total Wine & More located at 124 Perimeter Center W (see map). Dyches will be discussing the concepts as well as the practical aspects of legal entities such as Land Trusts, S and C Corporations, LLC’s as well as General and Limited Partnerships. There are three views to every new venture – legal, tax and business. Many people leave the decision as to which type of entity they should use to their attorney or accountant. These professionals may be good at what they do, but their views are strongly influenced by their area of expertise. Dyches will touch on the legal, tax and business points you should consider when choosing an entity.

Dyches is a full time investor who speaks from experience in a variety of real estate areas. His seminars and conferences are intended for the serious real estate investor. Many of Dyches’ students travel considerable distances to listen to him. Take advantage of this rare Atlanta REIA opportunity to hear Dyches teach!

Mon, Sept 9th at 5:00 PM @ Crowne Plaza Ravinia, Atlanta
Atlanta REIA Main Meeting
Sept 9th at 5PM at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia
How to Short Sale Properties
For Huge Profits

with Special Guest, Kimberlee Frank
Atlanta REIA Members Can Attend at No Charge.
Guests Can RSVP Online Now for $15 or Pay $20 at the Door.
ATTENTION Atlanta REIA Members & Guests!

We are having a very special offer for Members and Guests on Monday, September 12th Only at the Atlanta REIA Main Meeting…

*Non-Members & Guests who Join Atlanta REIA as a first time member for as little as $100/year can attend Kimberlee Frank’s Foreclosures Gone Wild Workshop on Sept 14th and Russ Hiner’s Wholesaling 101 Workshop on Sept 28th at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE!

*Atlanta REIA Members who renew and extend their current membership by one year can also attend Kimberlee Frank’s Foreclosures Gone Wild Workshop on Sept 14th and Russ Hiner’s Wholesaling 101 Workshop on Sept 28th at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE!

*Certain terms and conditions to apply. New signed membership agreement required.

Kimberlee FrankHave you ever considered doing short sales as a real estate investment strategy but avoided doing so because you heard that short sales and lenders can be a real pain? Have you heard that short sales can be really time consuming and not worth the effort? If so, short sale expert, Kimberlee Frank wants to set the short sale record straight at our next Atlanta REIA Monthly Meeting on September 9th at 6:00 PM at the Crown Plaza Ravinia located at 4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road in Atlanta, GA.

Kimberlee is going to spend the evening updating us on the current state of the short sale industry, what is happening now, what is likely to happen next as well as the pros and cons of doing short sales.

She is going to break down the whole short sale process step-by-step and tell you how you can make profits of $20,000 or more without spending nearly as much time doing the deal as you might think.

Come join Kimberlee and the rest of us at the Atlanta REIA Meeting on Monday, September 9th at 5PM at the Crown Plaza Ravinia Hotel in Atlanta to learn more about how to get started short selling houses for huge profits!

Click to view Cruise VideoWIN A CRUISE or Other Door Prizes: All participants who attend the Atlanta REIA Meeting will have a chance to win a *Complimentary 2 Day Cruise to the Bahamas with Caribbean Cruise Line! The 2 day Cruise does not include port fees, transportation and taxes.  *We will also be giving away other door prizes such as Gift Cards and more! *You must be present at the meeting to win.

Mon, Sept 9th at 5:00 PM @ Crowne Plaza Ravinia, Atlanta
Wholesaling Houses for Fast Cash!
With Russ Hiner

Russ HinerDo you want to play the real estate investing game but don’t know where to start? Do you have little or no cash or credit? Want to avoid risk, repairs, tenants and toilets? Want to buy houses with no money? If so, you will be glad to know that Russ Hiner will be speaking briefly at Atlanta REIA on Monday, Sept 9th about “Wholesaling Houses for Fast Cash!

Wholesaling is a great strategy for making quick cash, low risk, without the use of your credit, income, or money. Wholesaling houses is one of the quickest and easiest ways for new investors to get started since you don’t need a real estate license or a lot of money to start… just a little training. And once you start, with a little effort, it’s nearly impossible to keep the money from pouring into your bank account on a very regular basis. If you want to learn how to wholesale houses and get paid within 30 days after you put a house under contract, come hear Russ tell you how you can get started!

Mon, Sept 9th at 3 PM @ Total Wines & More
Active Investors Group Meeting
With Dyches Boddiford
At the Meeting-Before-the-Meeting

Dyches BoddifordDyches Boddiford will be our special Guest at the Active Investor Group Meeting on Monday, September 9th at 3:00 PM at Total Wine & More located at 124 Perimeter Center W (see map). Dyches will be discussing the concepts as well as the practical aspects of legal entities such as Land Trusts, S and C Corporations, LLC’s as well as General and Limited Partnerships. There are three views to every new venture – legal, tax and business. Many people leave the decision as to which type of entity they should use to their attorney or accountant. These professionals may be good at what they do, but their views are strongly influenced by their area of expertise. Dyches will touch on the legal, tax and business points you should consider when choosing an entity.

Dyches is a full time investor who speaks from experience in a variety of real estate areas. His seminars and conferences are intended for the serious real estate investor. Many of Dyches’ students travel considerable distances to listen to him. Take advantage of this rare Atlanta REIA opportunity to hear Dyches teach!

Mon, Sept 9th at 9:30 PM @ Tilted Kilt Perimeter
Late Nite Networking at Tilted Kilt

Tilted KiltAfter 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!

*Meeting Agenda
3:00 pm: Meeting-Before-the-Meeting at Total Wine & More
5:00 pm: Vendor Vendor Trade Show & Networking Begins
6:00 pm: Announcements + Have & Wants
7:00 pm: Networking Break
7:20 pm: Giveaways & Door Prizes
7:30 pm: Main Presentations with Kimberlee Frank on Short Sales
9:30 pm: Late Nite Networking at the Tilted Kilt Perimeter!

*Please Note: Meeting agenda is subject to change.

Participating Vendors & Sponsors

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, LLCNetworth 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 AdvisorThe 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>>

CRS DataCRS 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>>

Halperin Lyman, LLCHalperin 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>>

American IRAAmerican IRA – The American IRA mission is to provide the highest level of customer service in the self-directed retirement industry.
Read More>>

Craftbuilt, Inc.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>>

Angel Oak FundingAngel 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>>

Solutions Realty NetworkSolutions 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 InspectionsPete’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>>

New Western AcquisitionsNew 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 AdministrationAdvanta 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, LLCLima 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>>

Goldmine Properties, Inc.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>>

Law Office of Fred P. KrossLaw 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 ServicesAtlanta 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 AtlantaFuller 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>>

  • Bowen’s Specialized Services
  • Floor & Decor
  • Southeast Closing Services, LLC.
  • FirstCall Claims
  • Cindrell Harry
  • American family Insurance, The PARTLOWE Agency
  • GA Home Deals
  • GVacant Protection Investment
See Atlanta REIA Events Calendar for More Events!

Get the Real Numbers

Posted on August 18, 2013 by
Wed, August 21st @ 6:30PM in Buford, GA
Atlanta REIA North Meeting
“Getting the Real Numbers”
With Gordon Catts & John Mangham

Gordon Catts and John MangnumJoin Gordon Catts and John Mangnum at the Atlanta REIA North Meeting on Wednesday, August 21st at 6:30PM located at 1960 Skylar Hill Dr, Suite D in Buford, GA as they discuss the “Real Numbers” on:

  • How much does a paint and carpet rehab really cost?
  • What should I set aside for holding cost?
  • Do I really need granite in the Kitchen?
  • Do I need to replace the toilets in Dekalb County?
  • They “harvested” the copper, can we just patch the electrical service.
  • The house has been vacant for 3 years, why won’t the power company turn the power back on?
  • What hidden things should I look for?
  • Does someone really have to look under the house?
  • How much does a new roof cost? Do I need one?
  • Someone stole the AC Compressor, can I buy a used one?
  • Can I put a section 8 tenant in this house?
  • Why are there long thin holes in the walls?
  • The contractor wants $10,000 up front for “materials”, should I give it to him?

Join us this Wednesday as we discuss the numbers all investors, new and seasoned, should be familiar with.

Taco MacAfter 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! Read More→

Mon, August 19th @ 6:30 PM – Sandy Springs, GA
The Beginning Investors Group
How Accurate Comps Can Make or Save You $1000’s on Your Next Deal
with Linda Dana on Monday, August 19th
Non-Members RSVP Online for $10.00 or $20 at the door.
Atlanta REIA Members are always FREE!

Linda DanaJoin 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!

Tues, August 20th @ NOON in Decatur
The Onsite Renovation Group
Meets Tuesday, August 20th at NOON at
3702 Sandy Shoals Ln, Decatur, GA 30034 (map)

Aaron McGinnisThis 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.

Thu, Aug 8th @ 6:30 PM in College Park, GA (New Location!)
Atlanta REIA South Meeting
Hosted by Reggie Jackson & Gordon Catts
Please Note the New Meeting Location Below

Atlanta REIA South Monthly MeetingThe 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!