Atlanta REIA Meeting Updates
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!
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.
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>>
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
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.
3rd Annual Vendor Trade Show & 3 Year Anniversary Celebration on July 1st
Posted on June 21, 2013 by
The Atlanta Real Estate Investors Alliance (Atlanta REIA) is very excited to announce that on Monday, July 1st at 5:00 PM at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia Hotel located at 4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road in Atlanta, GA, we will be having our 3rd Annual Atlanta REIA Vendor Trade Show to celebrate our 3 Year Anniversary!
This trade show and celebration is all about YOU, our members, business members, local speakers, trainers and subgroup leaders who have supported us throughout our very successful first three years! There will be plenty of opportunities for you to promote yourself, your deals and your business to our members and guests, so be sure to bring your business cards and flyers. Admission is FREE for both Atlanta REIA Members and Guests who RSVP.
In addition to all our vendors, we also have a very exciting lineup of local real estate investing experts who will be sharing their insights with you in a variety Round Table Discussions on foreclosures, short sales, mobile investing, wholesaling, negotiations, investing strategies, legal issues, real estate market analysis, renovations, comparable sales data and much more!
On Monday, July 1st at 3:00 PM at Total Wine & More located at 124 Perimeter Center W (see map), Bob Massey will be talking about the various strategies you can use for pre-foreclosure deals. Not only will he be discussing short sales, he’s also going to be talking about how to bypass short sales altogether by buying the note. 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.
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- Don DeRosa on Real Estate Investing Using Smart Devices
- Russ Hiner on Wholesaling & Negotiations
- Bob Massey on Pre-Foreclosures, Shorts Sales & Note Buying
- Attorney Fred Kross on Real Estate Legal Issues
- Deborah Harris on Atlanta Real Estate Market Update
- Chris Littleton on Tenants, Landlords & Property Management
- Aaron McGinnis on Affordable, Quality Renovations
- Leslie Mathis on Systems & Delegation to Simplify Your Life
- Linda Dana on Research & Comparable Sales Data
- Elsa Palmer-Oden on Using Virtual Assistants for Real Estate Investing
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” and to celebrate our 3 Year Anniversary. In addition to the FREE FOOD Atlanta REIA and our sponsors will be providing, The Tilted Kilt will also be offering half price appetizers as well as food and drink specials for our members and guests. Come celebrate our anniversary and eat, drink, network and have fun with us as hang out late into the night!
*Please Note: Meeting agenda is subject to change.
Atlanta REIA wants to personally thank our vendors for sponsoring our 3rd Annual Vendor Trade Show and our 3rd Anniversary Celebration at the Tilted Kilt after the meeting. Atlanta REIA Business Members and 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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
American IRA – The American IRA mission is to provide the highest level of customer service in the self-directed retirement industry.
Read More>>
CRS Data – Comps from MLS and FSBO’s. Our PowerTools are made of custom searches, property tax records, interactive maps, sales and mortgage info, real estate valuations, mailing lists and more. Read More>>
Lima One Capital, LLC – A fully capitalized, direct lender for residential real estate investors and homebuilders. We are fully capitalized and our team prides itself on closing loans quickly for our clients. Read More>>
The Small Business Advisor – A full service small business consulting firm specializing in QuickBooks with a wide variety of specialized services, trainings and products for small businesses. Read More>>
Pete’s Friendly Home Inspections, LLC. – Pete’s provides home inspections, radon monitoring, gas/water/septic tests, checks pools/sprinklers and any other type of inspection needed to get you that next home! Read More>>
Commercial Realty Experts – Our Team utilizes the latest information technologies, market research, and business strategies to move real estate quickly, or satisfy your particular buying needs. Read More>>
Real Estate Works 4 U – Stop paying too much and get your property tax bill lowered! Our team will manage the entire property tax appeal process from start to finish. 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>>
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
- Sparkle Property Cleaning LLC
- Invest Atlanta
- Sign Mafia Inc
- FirstCall Claims
- Georgia Home Deals
- American Family Insurance, Robin Mitchell Agency
- Rock Shukoor
- More Coming Soon…
Meeting-Before-The-Meeting with Bob Massey on July 1st
Posted on June 21, 2013 bywith Bob Massey
On July 1st at the “Meeting-Before-The-Meeting” at Total Wine & More located at 124 Perimeter Center W (see map), I am giving a presentation that you don’t want to miss. We’re going to be talking about the various strategies you can use for pre-foreclosure deals. Not only are we going to be discussing short sales, we’re going to be talking about how to bypass short sales altogether and going straight after buying the note. I’m also going to show why you might be sitting on a goldmine. If you know of anyone or know how to find people with Chase loans that are in default more than 90 days, you NEED to be at this meeting!
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!
RSVP for a Vendor Table at our 3rd Annual Atlanta REIA Vendor Trade Show
Posted on June 21, 2013 byVendor Trade Show & 3 Year Anniversary Celebration on July 1st
Dear Atlanta REIA Business Members:
On July 1st, Atlanta REIA will be celebrating our 3 Year Anniversary and hosting our 3rd Annual Vendor Trade Show at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia. This event will be similar to the mini trade show we do each month, it will just be BIGGER and we will have a lot more time dedicated to networking with vendors. More details are coming soon.
We are offering vendor tables this week only for $49 for Gold Business Members, $69 for Silver Business Members and $99 for Guests. In addition to reserving a vendor table, this fee will also help us provide cover the food at our special Late Nite Networking Event after the meeting.
Next week these prices will increase. Please reserve a table ASAP to not only get the best rate, but to get listed in all of our forthcoming emails for the event.
Please RSVP Now so we know you are coming and can start marketing your business to our members ASAP!
The Beginning Investors Group 1st Annual BIG Summer Cookout on June 26, 2013
Posted on June 21, 2013 by1st Annual BIG Summer Cookout!
with Special Guests, Bill Cook & Dorsie Boddiford
PLEASE NOTE: We had over 200 reservations for this event and had to shut down the FREE reservations due to the overwhelming demand. Anyone who wishes to attend that has not RSVP’d yes can still do so for only $5.00 per person to help cover food and beverage costs. Food and beverages will be limited to those people who RSVP and bring their ticket/receipt. We also encourage everyone to bring their own non-alcoholic beverages just in case we run out.
RSVP Here for Only $5.00 per person
The Atlanta REIA Beginning Investors Group (BIG) is having our 1st Annual BIG Summer Cookout on Wednesday, June 26th, 2013 at 6:00 PM at the Hammond Park Pavilion located at 705 Hammond Dr NE in Sandy Springs, GA.
Come listen to Dorsie Boddiford and Bill Cook talk about how they invest real estate, why they do it, and what keeps them motivated when the going gets tough. If you are a new or “new again” investor, you do not want to miss this fun and information packed event.
We are expecting over 100 people along with experienced investors as well as our sponsors who have products and services that every investor needs for success. This event will be a great way to network, build new friendships and partnerships. There will be hot dogs, hamburgers and lots of food. You can even bring your own food and beverages if you want. We will have 3 grills going. There is a playground very close by with adult supervision.
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>>
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>>
American IRA – The American IRA mission is to provide the highest level of customer service in the self-directed retirement industry. Contact us to learn how to invest in real estate with your IRA. Read More>>
Goldmine Properties, Inc. – As Atlanta’s first full service real estate wholesaler, we offer wholesale property at 65% loan to value, with financing available. Purchase price and repairs are 65% of certified after repaired appraisal. Read More>>
Coming to the Wild Wild West Group on June 24th
Posted on June 19, 2013 byProperty Management Pros Share Tips & Techniques of Tenant Screening
Hosted by Leslie Mathis
Industry studies have found that the true cost of an eviction is over $5000! This situation can frequently be avoided by carefully checking out the applicants for your rental property before you hand over the keys.
National Tenant Network will share:
- 5 Secrets every landlord should know
- 8 steps to screening a potential resident
- Laws and regulations affecting resident screening
PLUS…
What’s Happening in the Cobb Real Estate Market?
A Market Update with George Beylouny of Silverton Mortgage.
Don DeRosa is Speaking on Selling Houses Fast at BIG on June 17, 2013
Posted on June 10, 2013 byThe Beginning Investors Group (BIG) meets this month on Monday, June 17th at 6:30 PM at Hudson Grille located at 6317 Roswell Rd NE in Sandy Springs, GA. 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.
As a new or “new again” investor, have you ever asked yourself what you’ll do with your first or next property once you buy it? Will you quick turn it? Fix and flip it? Rent it? Lease-option it? Sell it with owner financing? How long will it take you to sell or fill your new investment property? These are common questions many new investors face when considering their first purchase.
Not having a clear “exit strategy” is an obstacle that often prevents many new investors from doing their first deal. If you would like to get a better understanding of how to quickly sell or fill your investment properties once you buy them, be sure to join us on Monday, June 17th at BIG where real estate expert and trainer, Don DeRosa, will be teaching our new investors how to market for tenants and buyers and how to choose thei right exit strategies for maximum profits and minimal out of pocket expenses.
Don will teach you:
- How to choose the correct Exit Strategy so you can buy the house right
- Marketing the property for a quick sale
- Numberous proven methods of Don’s to put more dollars in YOUR pocket
- Questions & Answers with the audience
- All this and much more…
Don will use his 17 years of real estate investing experience to help you overcome many of the challenges you may be facing as a new investor. After his presentation, we will do some buyer and seller role playing to give you a chance to practice your negotiation skills. So come out and join us. Come early and stay late for Late Night Networking after the meeting.
Russ Hiner is Speaking at the I Love Marketing Group on June 12, 2013
Posted on June 10, 2013 by
How many of you have leads coming to you everyday at a low price and high quality? What is the most effective marketing in today real estate market? How many of you are marketing on line? Do you have a website? Do you have a video? When are you going to get one?
Video is hot. Websites are the way to go. Russ Hiner has plenty of videos out there and will show you how you can too. Russ will be speaking at the I Love Marketing Group on Wednesday, June 12th at 7PM at Ariana Afghan Cuisine located at 5785 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA (map) where he will demonstrate and talk about the benefits of Google AdWords and marketing videos.
Here are a few reasons why you may need to attend this meeting…
- You Want To Figure This Whole Internet Thing Out.
- You Will Be Presented With The Latest In Online Marketing.
- Learn How To Generate An Organic Profile In The Market Place.
- Get You Name And Website On The First Page On Google.
- Get More High Quality Leads Coming To You.
The Onsite Renovation Group Meets Tuesday, June 18th at NOON
Posted on June 4, 2013 by
On Tuesday, June 18th at Noon, the Onsite Renovation Group meets at 1010 Brookdale Dr, East Point, GA 30344. Come out to Onsite Renovation Group as we explore the changing market of East Point, GA. Forces have been changing the face of the Atlanta Real Estate Market and East Point has not escaped the tidal wave of rising sales. Join us and see what a sub-$200k resale and a moderate renovation looks like in the new market.
This is a project that was sourced to the investor by New Western Acquisitions and is being renovated by Craftbuilt. We should be deep into framing and rough mechanical installations at the time of the meeting.
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.
