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This is another great week to be a member of Atlanta REIA. This week is our Main Monthly Meeting with local and national real estate expert and trainer, Andy Heller, who will be talking about buying REOs lender direct at extremely discounted prices. Dustin Griffin will also be talking about the upcoming Internet Marketing Boot Camp and new member benefits such as Real Quest comps, Voice Nation VM systems and live answering service and discounts on credit repair. We also have our first Super Smart Technology Webcast of the year this week as well as a Business Member Orientation Webcast on Thursday. And don’t forget, Haves & Wants meets every Thursday at 1:30 PM and the Cash Flow Games are every Sunday at 6:30 PM. We hope to see you at a meeting soon! Read More→

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Even though this is the last week of the month, there is still a lot happening at AtlantaREIA.com. We have Bill & Kim Cook speaking on how to buy foreclosures at the courthouse auction at Atlanta REIA West on Monday, Haves & Wants on Thursday, a Fuller Center Volunteer Workday on Saturday and Cashflow on Sunday. We also have a month’s worth of replays for you to catch up on if you missed any of them. Read More→

Atlanta REIA has a lot of meetings, webcasts and workshops this week that you should attend if you are able. We have Movers & Shakers on Monday; the Commercial Subgroup and Haves & Wants on Thursday; two Cash Flow Games this week; three workshops this week and several webcasts. For more information, see below or checkout our events calendar for more details. Read More→

Haves & Wants Speed MarketingThis was the Haves and Wants Speed Marketing Session that we recorded live at our March 7, 2011 Atlanta REIA Meeting. This is a new 30 minute session at our Atlanta REIA Main Monthly Meeting that starts at 6:00 PM on the 1st Monday of the month and is hosted by Joe Thompson. The purpose of this marketing session is to help facilitate deals by giving our members the opportunity to quickly market things they HAVE and no longer want and to find things they WANT but don’t yet have. Thanks to all those of you who participated. And special thanks to Joe for hosting the session and to Alan McDonald for recording the session and improving the quality of this video each and every month.

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There’s always a lot going on at Atlanta REIA on a weekly basis. This week we have several webinars, several meetings and several workshops. Check out what’s happening below or view our event calendar for more information. Read More→

Atlanta REIA Main Monthly Meeting
with Don DeRosa & Pete Youngs on iPad Investing
Mon, Mar 7th at 5:30 PM at the W Hotel Perimeter

Don DeRosa & Pete Youngs on Using the iPad for Real Estate InvestingCome to the Atlanta REIA Main Meeting on March 7th at the W Hotel Atlanta Perimeter for a SNEAK PREVIEW to find out how the iPad gives you a HUGE competitive advantage and all the confidence you need in your real estate investing business. See Don DeRosa and Pete Youngs show you how the iPad will totally change the way you do business…saving you countless hours of time, and giving you access to everything you need to run your real estate investing business, wherever you are.

Tue, Mar 8th @ 7:00 PM

Real Estate Junkie Webcast On
The FTC’s New MARS Rule

The Real Estate Junkie Webcast with Kimberlee FrankAre you aware of how the new Mortgage Assistance Relief Services (MARS) rule is influencing your business operations? If not, you need to found out now! In November 2010, the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) published the final Mortgage Assistance Relief Services final rule. This rule took full effect on January 31, 2011. Whether you are a Realtor, Investor, Mortgage Broker, Seller… you need to know your rights and your obligations! This is “MUST KNOW NOW” information that will be covered on the Real Estate Junkie Webcast on Tuesday, March 8th at 7:00 PM ET. Register for the Webcast Now!

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Tue, Mar 8th @ 7:00 PM

East Point Subgroup Meeting

East Point Monthly MeetingThe East Point Subgroup takes place on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Giovanna’s Italian Kitchen located at 1375 Virginia Ave in East Point, GA. The meetings will cover many areas of real estate investing and offers many opportunities of participation by all attendees. Atlanta REIA members can guest can attend at no charge.

Wed, Mar 9th @ 6:30 PM

Creative Financing Group Meeting
with Mark Durham

Creative Financing Group (CFG)The Creative Financing Group (CFG) is a new Atlanta REIA educational and networking subgroup led by Mark Durham that is designed to teach real estate investors Creative Financing Strategies for buying, selling and leasing real estate. The group will cover Creative Financing Strategies such as Owner Financing, Subject-To, Lease Options, Lease Purchase, Partnerships, Self-Directed IRA’s and much more! The group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM at Champps Americana located at 7955 North Point Parkway in Alpharetta, GA. Atlanta REIA Members can attend at no charge and guests for $5.00.

Thu, Mar 10th @ 1:30 PM

Haves & Wants Meeting

Haves and Wants Weekly Meeting for Real Estate Deal MakersThis meeting is a weekly investor’s brainstorming and deal making jam session hosted by Joe Thompson and held at 5 Seasons Brewing located at 5600 Roswell Rd (map) inside the Perimeter at the “Prado” in Sandy Springs from 1:30 PM till approximately 3:00 PM. This group is all about doing deals and making money right now.

Thu, Mar 10th @ 3:30 PM

Small Business Group Meeting

Small Business GroupThe Small Business Group is a new educational subgroup, hosted by Karen Bershad, that is designed to help real estate entrepreneurs and other small business owners run their business more efficiently and profitably. The group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at the 5 Seasons Brewing at the “Prado” located at 5600 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs, GA inside the Perimeter. On March 10th, we will cover developing systems and a specialized filing systems for REI’s and time management. Having systems in place is directly related to time management.

Thu, Mar 10th @ 6:30 PM

Atlanta REIA South Meeting
Buying REO Properties at Auction
What to Expect & How to Buy

Atlanta REIA South Monthly MeetingSo many properties have been foreclosed on and repossessed by the banks which are using “ballroom auctions” to liquidate the extreme excess of properties they have in inventory right now. Many times these REO’s sell for 40-50-60 cents on the dollar! There are some incredible deals to be had at these auctions, but you MUST know what you are doing to play in this game. The deals are plentiful if you know what to look for and what to avoid.

Leslie MathisCome join us on Thursday, March 10that 6:30 PM at the Atlanta REIA South Monthly Meeting at Ryan’s Restaurant located at 5425 North Henry Blvd in Stockbridge, GA (Map) where Leslie Mathis will take you step-by-step through what you can expect, and more importantly, what you need to know, to successfully buy REO Properties at these ballroom auctions. She will even cover a couple of strategies that will allow you to make quick cash without long-term ownership, simply by putting these properties under contract, then finding investor-buyers for them. Get paid thousands of dollars in just 30 to 45 days!

Sun, Mar 13th @ 6:30 PM

Cashflow Game Night in Marietta

Atlanta REIA Cash Flow Players GroupCashflow Game Night is a meetup where individuals can learn to take control of their financial future by playing Robert Kiyosaki’s educational Cashflow 101 and Cashflow 202 board games. The Cashflow Players Group meets again on Sunday, March 13th at 6:30 PM at the Cherokee Cattle Company located at 2710 Canton Road in Marietta, GA (map). Atlanta REIA Members play for FREE. Come eat, drink, play and network with us!

UPCOMING ATLANTA REIA WORKSHOPS

INVESTOR BONANZA
with Don DeRosa & Pete Youngs
March 16-20, 2011 in Atlanta

Pete YoungsDon DerosaIt’s a real estate market that’s literally making Millionaires… Shouldn’t you be one of them? Of course you should. Learn how! Spend Five Days with some of the most successful, experienced, straight-talking real estate educators in the country. Join “real guys” Pete Youngs and Don DeRosa for this one of a kind boot camp, and you’ll walk away with EVERYTHING you need to know to gain financial independence through Real Estate investing. Learn to BUY, REHAB, MANAGE, and SELL ALL of the houses you can handle! Atlanta REIA Members get a HUGE discount for 5 full days of training! Read More…

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Whether you’ve bought 50 houses or want to buy your first,
this boot camp is a MUST ATTEND event. Register Now!


Where To Get The Money Now Conference
with Jay Conner & Ron LeGrand
March 19th, 2011 in Atlanta

Ron LeGrandJay ConnerJoin Jay Conner & Ron LeGrand in Atlanta on March 19th for the “Where to Get the Money Now Conference” sponsored by Atlanta REIA. The early bird special for this training event is only $75 for Atlanta REIA Members and $25 for their guests until March 11th. That’s right, for only $75 Jay will teach you the secrets he used to raise $2,167,333.00 in Private Money in only a few short months. Read more about what you will learn and all of the included bonuses.

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Register now and save $25 before the early bird special expires!


Courthouse Field Trip
with Gordon Catts on March 25th, 2011

Learn insider secrets of locating property, lenders and other investors, as well as how to research ownership and mortgage information, sales prices, liens and judgments, etc. We will take an actual tour of the courthouse! Courthouse records are easily accessible and offer a variety of opportunities. Read More…

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How to Determine Property Values Workshop
with Gordon Catts on March 26th, 2011

“What is the property worth?” This workshop is all about determining accurate property values before you buy so you don’t end up paying to much for an investment property. Sources of “comparable” information will be identified. “As-is Value” will be discussed. We will examine methodology for determining what an investor should pay for a property so you pay too much! Read More…

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Join Atlanta REIA, the Hot New REIA in town that everyone is talking about for as little as $100/yr!

Monday, Feb 28th @ 6:30 PM (NEW SUBGROUP MEETING!)

Atlanta REIA West Meeting Starts on Monday, February 28th at 6:30 PM

Buying REO Properties at Auction
What to Expect & How to Buy

So many properties have been foreclosed on and repossessed by the banks which are using “ballroom auctions” to liquidate the extreme excess of properties they have in inventory right now. Many times these REO’s sell for 40-50-60 cents on the dollar! There are some incredible deals to be had at these auctions, but you MUST know what you are doing to play in this game. The deals are plentiful if you know what to look for and what to avoid.

Atlanta REIA West MeetingCome join us on Monday, February 28th at 6:30 PM as we kick off our very first Atlanta REIA West Meeting (NEW!) at the Cherokee Cattle Company located at 2710 Canton Road in Marietta, GA, where Leslie Mathis will take you step-by-step through what you can expect, and more importantly, what you need to know, to successfully buy REO Properties at these ballroom auctions. She will even cover a couple of strategies that will allow you to make quick cash without long-term ownership, simply by putting these properties under contract, then finding investor-buyers for them. Get paid thousands of dollars in just 30 to 45 days!

Atlanta REIA Members can attend for FREE and guests for $5.00. Show up at 6:30 PM to eat and network before the meeting officially starts at 7:00 PM. Late Nite Networking starts in the restaurant lobby at 9 PM.

Tuesday, Mar 1st @ 7 PM

The Super Smart Technology Webcast

Super Smart Web ProfitsStarting on March 1st at 7PM ET and the 1st Tuesday of the month thereafter, Dustin Griffin is going to teach you how to take your real estate investing business to a whole new level using the latest, cutting edge real estate tools and techniques. You will learn how to use technology, automation and delegation so you can work smarter, not harder and earn far more money by working less. We like to say “The Technology makes us Super and the Training makes us Smart!” Put them together and that makes us all Super Smart! Register Now for the Webcast!

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Thursday, Mar 3 @ 1:30 PM

Haves & Wants Weekly Meeting

Haves and Wants Weekly Meeting for Real Estate Deal MakersThis meeting is a weekly investor’s brainstorming and deal making jam session hosted by Joe Thompson and held at 5 Seasons Brewing located at 5600 Roswell Rd (map) inside the Perimeter at the “Prado” in Sandy Springs from 1:30 PM till approximately 3:00 PM. This group is all about doing deals and making money right now. Bring your haves & wants for some of the best networking and marketing around!

Saturday, Mar 5th @ 9 AM

Fuller Center Volunteer Workdays
Start Back Up Again This Saturday

The Fuller Center for Housing of Greater AtlantaIt is starting to warm up again outside and Atlanta REIA and the Fuller Center of Atlanta are cranking back up our Saturday Volunteer Workdays on Project Lakewood. We’re looking for volunteers this Saturday and every other Saturday to come out and help us eliminate sub-standard housing for local area residents. We meet at 9:00 AM at 1125 Oak Knoll Terrace SE in Lakewood (Atlanta, GA) and usually work until 3:30 PM. Snacks and beverages are provided and you can bring your own as well. Join us and you will get hand-on experience as we renovate and repair homes for some of Atlanta’s neediest families.

Sunday, Mar 6th @ 6:30 PM

Cashflow Game Night in Sandy Springs

Atlanta REIA Cash Flow Players GroupCashflow Game Night is a meetup where individuals can learn to take control of their financial future by playing Robert Kiyosaki’s educational Cashflow 101 and Cashflow 202 board games. The Cashflow Players Group meets again on Sunday, March 6th at 6:30 PM at Taco Mac located at 5600 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs, GA (map). Atlanta REIA Members play for FREE. Come eat, drink, play and network with us!

Monday, Mar 7th @ 5:30 PM

Atlanta REIA Main Monthly Meeting
with Don DeRosa & Pete Youngs on iPad Investing

Don DeRosa & Pete Youngs on Using the iPad for Real Estate InvestingCome to the Atlanta REIA Main Meeting on March 7th at the W Hotel Atlanta Perimeter for a SNEAK PREVIEW to find out how the iPad gives you a HUGE competitive advantage and all the confidence you need in your real estate investing business. See Don DeRosa and Pete Youngs show you how the iPad will totally change the way you do business…saving you countless hours of time, and giving you access to everything you need to run your real estate investing business, wherever you are.

Webcast Replay 24/7/365 – Recorded Live Feb 24, 2011

Evening with 2 Experts Webcast Replay
with Don DeRosa & Pete Youngs

Pete YoungsDon DerosaPete Youngs and Don DeRosa were our special guests on this month’s Evening with a Real Estate Expert Webcast. Don and Pete talked about how new investors can get started investing in real estate with little money and no credit by wholesaling houses or wholesaling lease-options. Don and Pete also talked about what they will be teaching on March 7th at the Atlanta REIA Main Meeting as well as their 5 Day Investor Bonanza Boot Camp on March 16th – 20th. Overall, Don and Pete had some great advice for investors. Watch Webcast Replay Now!

Webcast Replay 24/7/365 – Recorded Live Jan 18, 2011

What’s Hot in Real Estate Investing
with Don DeRosa on the iPad

Don DerosaDon DeRosa was our special guest on the January 2011 What’s Hot in Real Investing Webcast. Everyone has probably heard about the hot new iPad by now, but many think its just a cool new toy. On this webcast, Don showed us how he uses the iPad as an integral TOOL to run his real estate investing business and not just as a TOY. Watch the webcast replay to see how the iPad and the right training can totally revolutionize your real estate investing business in 2011 and beyond!

Special Offer of the Week

Subscribe to the Atlanta REIA News Letter & Get FREE eBooks from Don & Pete

Subscribe to our Email NewsletterSubscribe to our Atlanta REIA Email Newsletter and receive Don DeRosa’s ebook entitled “Private Money – How to Get it Without Asking For It” as well as Pete Youngs’ ebook called “Fix It Up and Find a Fortune… A Step By Step Guide to Creating Wealth Through Real Estate”. You’ll get a download link in your email once you subscribe and verify your email address. And don’t forget, Don and Pete will be our keynote speaker at our Atlanta REIA Main Meeting on Monday, March 7th at the W Hotel Atlanta Perimeter.

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Mon, Feb 21 @ 11:00 AM: Movers & Shakers Lunch Meeting on Property Tax Reduction

Movers & Shakers Monthly Lunch MeetingNew Meeting! Movers and Shakers is a new educational and networking subgroup led by Gordon Catts for intermediate and advanced investors rather than new investors. The group meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at the 5 Seasons Brewing located at 3655 Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta, GA (Map). The doors open at 11:00 AM to order food and network and the program officially starts at 11:30 AM. Atlanta REIA members can attend at no charge and non-members for $5.00.

Barbara Payne, Executive Director of the Fulton County Taxpayers Foundation, will address the February Movers and Shakers Lunch meeting on how to reduce your property taxes. With falling property values in much of metro Atlanta, it is critical to understand the importance of analyzing your properties to make sure your tax assessments are in-line with current values. There are new State statutes affecting property tax reductions so it is important to know how to appeal your property taxes to get them reduced. We are thrilled to have Barb Payne speak on this timely topic.

Tue, Feb 22 @ 6 PM: Evening with Real Estate Expert Russ Hiner on Wholesaling Houses for Quick Paydays

Russ HinerWe are doing a special Evening with a Real Estate Expert Webcast on Tuesday, February 22nd at 6:00 PM on GoToWebinar.com. Local real estate expert and mentor Russ Hiner will be our special guest. Russ is going to talk about how new investors can buy houses at huge discounts will little or no money down and pass these bargains along other investors for quick cash paydays. Russ will also talk about his upcoming Wholesaling 101 Workshop on Saturday, February 26th and be answering all of your questions about wholesaling houses live. Register for the Webcast Now!

Thu, Feb 24 @ 11:30 AM: Cash Cows Commercial Real Estate Group

Atlanta REIA Commercial Real Estate GroupNew Meeting! The Cash Cow Commercial Real Estate Group is a new educational and networking subgroup led by Steve Brown for new, intermediate and advanced investors with a serious interest in purchasing commercial real estate. The group meets on the 4th Thursday of the month at 11:30 AM at 5 Seasons Brewing located at 5600 Roswell Rd (map) just prior to the Haves & Wants Meeting. Atlanta REIA members can attend at no charge and non-members for $5.00.

Thu, Feb 24 @ 1:30 PM: Haves & Wants Meeting

Haves and Wants Weekly Meeting for Real Estate Deal MakersThis meeting is a weekly investor’s brainstorming and deal making jam session hosted by Joe Thompson and held at 5 Seasons Brewing located at 5600 Roswell Rd (map) inside the Perimeter at the “Prado” in Sandy Springs from 1:30 PM till approximately 3:00 PM. This group is all about doing deals and making money right now. Bring your haves & wants for some of the best networking and marketing around!

Thu, Feb 24 @ 7 PM: Evening with Real Estate Experts Don DeRosa & Pete Youngs

Pete YoungsDon DerosaPete Youngs and Don DeRosa will be our special guests on this month’s regularly scheduled Evening with a Real Estate Expert Webcast. Because of your ongoing desire to learn more about how successful real estate investors use technology to allow them to work more efficiently while earning more, I have asked Don and Pete to share some of their secrets with us. Pete and Don will be talking about how they use everyday technology to buy, sell and renovate properties as well as answering all of your real estate investing questions live! Register for the Webcast Now!

Sat, Feb 26 @ 9 AM: Wholesaling 101 Workshop
Only $24.95 for Gold Members!

Russ HinerWholesaling is a great strategy for making quick cash, with low risk and without they use of your own cash or credit when done correctly. Wholesaling real estate is among the most popular investment strategies because anyone can do it. At this workshop, Russ Hiner will teach you the 2011 wholesale strategies you need to succeed. Read more about this event…

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Sun, Feb 27 @ 6:30 PM: Cashflow Game Night in Stockbridge

Atlanta REIA Cash Flow Players GroupCashflow Game Night is a meetup where individuals can learn to take control of their financial future by playing Robert Kiyosaki’s educational Cashflow 101 and Cashflow 202 board games. The Cashflow Players Group meets again on Sunday, February 26th at 6:30 PM at Taco Mac located at 3682 Highway 138 SE, Stockbridge, GA. Atlanta REIA Members play for FREE and guests for $7. Come eat, drink, play and network with us!

Mon, Feb 28 @ 6:30 PM: Atlanta REIA West in Marietta (NEW!)

Atlanta REIA West MeetingThe Atlanta REIA West Monthly Meeting is our newest group that will be led by Leslie Mathis that is held on the 4th Monday of each month at 6:30 PM at the Cherokee Cattle Company restaurant located at 2710 Canton Road in Marietta, GA. Atlanta REIA Members can attend for FREE and guests for $5.00. Show up at 6:30 PM to eat and network before the meeting officially starts at 7:00 PM.

See all of our upcoming meeting and events on the Atlanta REIA Calendar→

24/7/365: Atlanta REIA Webcast Replays

Haves & Wants Speed MarketingThis was the Haves and Wants Speed Marketing Session that we recorded live at our February 7, 2011 Atlanta REIA Meeting. This is a new 30 minute session at our Atlanta REIA Main Monthly Meeting that starts at 6:00 PM on the 1st Monday of the month and is hosted by Joe Thompson. The purpose of this marketing session is to help facilitate deals by giving our members the opportunity to quickly market things they HAVE and no longer want and to find things they WANT but don’t yet have. Thanks Joe and Alan for helping make this Speed Marketing Session possible! Read More→

Tue, Feb 15 @ 7:00 PM: What’s Hot in Real Estate Investing Webcast

What's Hot in Real Estate Investing WebcastGordon Catts is this month’s special guest on the What’s Hot in Real Investing Webcast. Gordon is going to talk about the importance of having a strong buyers list in today’s real estate “buyer’s market”. Gordon and Dustin will also be talking about what they will be teaching at the “Building a Buyers List Workshop” on Saturday, February 19th starting at 10 AM. Register for the Webcast Now to learn more!

Here are a few of the questions Gordon will answer:

  • What is a buyers list and why is it important to have one in today’s market and economy?
  • Do you need different kinds of buyers lists for different kinds of properties?
  • How big should your buyers list be?
  • How do you get started building a buyers list?
  • What are some of the ways to find serious buyers?
  • How do you pre-screen your potential buyers and separate the prospects from the suspects?
  • What should you do to grow and maintain your list?
  • How do you contact your buyers list about your properties?
  • How do you build a buyers list if you don’t have any inventory?
  • What technology do you use to manage your buyers list?
  • …and more!

Wed, Feb 16 @ 6:00 PM: Atlanta REIA North Meeting

Atlanta REIA North Monthly MeetingAt this meeting, we will be doing a “Tech Talk” where Dustin Griffin, Gordon Catts, Brad Popp and other attendees will share some of the latest tech tips being used by successful real estate investors. Bring a few of your favorite tech tips  to share at the meeting. If you are a high tech investor or want to be, this is the monthly meeting for you! Atlanta REIA North meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 1960 Skylar Hill Dr, Suite D in Buford, GA (Map) in North Gwinnett County just a few miles from the Mall of GA. Atlanta REIA Members may attend at no charge. Guests may attend for $5.00. Late Nite Networking takes place after the meeting at the Mall of GA Taco Mac.

Wed, Feb 16 @ 8:30 PM: Late Nite Networking North

Immediately after the Atlanta REIA North Monthly Meeting, we will reconvene at the Mall of Georgia Taco Mac (Map) for Late Nite Networking. We hope you will come out and eat, drink, network, learn and have fun with us!

Thu, Feb 17 @ 1:30 PM: Haves & Wants Meeting

Haves and Wants Weekly Meeting for Real Estate Deal MakersThis meeting is a weekly investor’s brainstorming and deal making jam session hosted by Joe Thompson and held at 5 Seasons Brewing located at 5600 Roswell Rd (map) inside the Perimeter at the “Prado” in Sandy Springs from 1:30 PM till approximately 3:00 PM. This group is all about doing deals and making money right now.

Thu, Feb 17 @ 7:00 PM: Social Networking 101 Webcast

Atlanta Real Estate Investing WebcastDustin Griffin is doing a live webcast on Social Networking to give our audience a preview of what he will be covering at the Social Networking 101 Workshop on Sunday, February 20th starting at 1 PM. Don’t forget, Atlanta REIA members can attend this event at no charge. See additional information on the workshop below and Register for the Webcast Now to learn more!

Sat, Feb 19 @ 10 AM: Building a Buyers List Workshop

Dustin GriffinGordon CattsThis workshop, taught by Gordon Catts and Dustin Griffin, is designed to teach attendees how to create and manage a strong buyers list so that they can sell or occupy their investment properties quickly and have buyers and/or renters lined up before the investor ever even purchase a property. Cost is $49.95 for Gold Members. Class is limited to 30 attendees. Read more about this event →

Sun, Feb 20 @ 1 PM: Social Networking 101 Workshop (*FREE!)

Dustin GriffinThis workshop, taught by Dustin Griffin, is designed to teach attendees how to network with other people and businesses online in order to promote themselves, their businesses and Atlanta REIA using various online social networking tools such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google, Meetup, Linked In, Realty Join, Skype and much more. *Atlanta REIA Members can attend for FREE but MUST RSVP since seating is limited to 30 people! Read more about this event →

Sun, Feb 20 @ 6:30 PM: Cashflow Game Night in Suwanee

Atlanta REIA Cash Flow Players GroupCashflow Game Night is a meetup where individuals can learn to take control of their financial future by playing Robert Kiyosaki’s educational Cashflow 101 and Cashflow 202 board games. The Cashflow Players Group meets again on Sunday, February 20th at 6:30 PM at Taco Mac located at 3443 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road in Suwanee, GA (map). Atlanta REIA Members play for FREE and guests for $7. Come eat, drink, play and network with us!

Sat, Feb 26 @ 9 AM: Wholesaling 101 Workshop

Russ HinerWholesaling is a great strategy for making quick cash, with low risk and without they use of your own cash or credit when done correctly. Wholesaling real estate is among the most popular investment strategies because anyone can do it, At this workshop, you will learn the 2011 wholesale strategies you need to succeed. Read more about this event→

Atlanta REIA Main Meeting
Monday, February 7th @ 5:30 PM
W Hotel Atlanta Perimeter
with Guest Speaker, Scott Scheel
(Come See Our New Location!)

W Hotel Atlanta PerimeterSome Quick Facts About Our Main Meeting

  • What? The Atlanta REIA Main Monthly Meeting
  • When? February, 7th 2011 starting @ 5:30 PM
  • Where? W Hotel Atlanta Perimeter @ 111 Perimeter Center West (map)
  • Why? To Learn, network, market, have fun and prosper!
  • Cost? Guests can attend at NO CHARGE this month!
  • Wear? Dress to impress
  • Bring? A smile, positive attitude, enthusiasm, biz cards, flyers & a friend
  • Parking?Free parking in hotel’s rear parking lot

Meeting Agenda for Feb 7th, 2011

Download Meeting Bulletin

5:00 PM in Lobby:

Sign in, Meet, Greet, Network, Market, Vendors

6:00 to 7:15 PM in Great Room:

Haves & Wants Speed Marketing Session
with Joe Thompson

Atlanta REIA Updates & Announcements for February
with Joe Thompson

Mark Galey on Fuller Center 2011 Community Service Projects
Gordon Catts on Movers & Shakers & Upcoming Workshops
Leslie Mathis on Atlanta REIA West Meeting in Marietta
Reggie Jackson on Atlanta REIA South Meeting in Stockbridge
Karen Bershad, on the Small Business Group
Steve Goines on East Point Subgroup Meeting
Russ Hiner on Wholesaling 101 Workshop
Alan McDonald on Cash Flow Players Group

Door Prizes & Giveaways
with Pam Moss

Member Discounts from Home Depot
with Gordon Catts & Home Depot Representative

7:15 to 7:30 PM in Lobby & Great Room:

15 Minute Intermission & Mixer

7:30 to 9:00 PM in Great Room:

Scott Scheel7 Moves to Checkmate in Commercial Real Estate Investing
with Keynote Speaker, Scott Scheel

9:00 PM until Late in Lobby & Lounge:

Late Nite Networking for Real Estate Professionals

W Hotel Atlanta PerimeterIMPORTANT NOTICE: Don’t forget, as of this February 7th meeting, Atlanta REIA is moving to the W Hotel Atlanta Perimeter located at 111 Perimeter Center West, Atlanta, GA (map) just across the street from Perimeter Mall. Members and guests can arrive early at 5:00 PM and mingle in the hotel lobby and lounge. The Haves and Wants Speed Marketing Session which will begin at 6:00 PM sharp. Free parking is available for members and guests in the parking lot conveniently located behind the hotel. Guest can attend at NO CHARGE this month to check out new location and our organization.

Other Events for the Week of Feb 7th, 2011

Tue, Feb 8 @ 7:00 PM: East Point Subgroup Meeting

East Point Monthly MeetingThe East Point Subgroup takes place on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Giovanna’s Italian Kitchen located at 1375 Virginia Ave in East Point, GA. The meetings will cover many areas of real estate investing and offers many opportunities of participation by all attendees. Atlanta REIA members can guest can attend at no charge.

Tue, Feb 8 @ 7:00 PM: Real Estate Junkie Webcast

The Real Estate Junkie Webcast with Kimberlee FrankOn the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7PM ET, Kimberlee Frank is going to teach you real world investing strategies and techniques that work in today’s troubled economy and real estate market on the Real Estate Junkie Webcast. This month Kimberlee will be talking about how to influence the BPO (Brokers Price Opinion) or Appraisal when negotiating short sale payoffs with lenders. Register for the Webcast!

Thu, Feb 10 @ 1:30 PM: Haves & Wants Meeting

Haves and Wants Weekly Meeting for Real Estate Deal MakersThis meeting is a weekly investor’s brainstorming and deal making jam session hosted by Joe Thompson and held at 5 Seasons Brewing located at 5600 Roswell Rd (map) inside the Perimeter at the “Prado” in Sandy Springs from 1:30 PM till approximately 3:00 PM. This group is all about doing deals and making money right now.

Thu, Feb 10 @ 3:30 PM: Small Business Group Meeting (NEW!)

Small Business GroupThe Small Business Group is a new educational subgroup, hosted by Karen Bershad, that is designed to help real estate entrepreneurs and other small business owners run their business more efficiently and profitably. The group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at the 5 Seasons Brewing at the “Prado” located at 5600 Roswell Rd (map) in Sandy Springs, GA inside the Perimeter.

Thu, Feb 10 @ 6:30 PM: Atlanta REIA South Meeting

Atlanta REIA South Monthly MeetingThe Atlanta REIA South Monthly Meeting, run by Reggie Jackson, is held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM at Ryan’s Restaurant located at 5425 North Henry Blvd in Stockbridge, 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. Immediately after the meeting, we will reconvene at the Stockbridge Taco Mac (Map) for Late Nite Networking. We hope you will come out and eat, drink, network, learn and have fun with us!

UPCOMING ATLANTA REIA WORKSHOPS

Sat, Feb 19 @ 10 AM: Building a Buyers List Workshop

Dustin GriffinGordon CattsThis workshop, taught by Gordon Catts and Dustin Griffin, is designed to teach attendees how to create and manage a strong buyers list so that they can sell or occupy their investment properties quickly and have buyers and/or renters lined up before the investor ever even purchase a property. Read more about this event →

Sun, Feb 20 @ 1 PM: Social Networking 101 Workshop

Dustin GriffinThis workshop, taught by Dustin Griffin, is designed to teach attendees how to network with other people and businesses online in order to promote themselves, their businesses and Atlanta REIA using various online social networking tools such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google, Meetup, Linked In, Realty Join, Skype and much more. Atlanta REIA Members can attend for FREE! Read more about this event →

Sat, Feb 26 @ 9 AM: Wholesaling 101 Workshop

Russ HinerWholesaling is a great strategy for making quick cash, with low risk and without they use of your own cash or credit when done correctly. Wholesaling real estate is among the most popular investment strategies because anyone can do it, At this workshop, you will learn the 2011 wholesale strategies you need to succeed. Read more about this event→