What’s Happening at Atlanta REIA – August 4, 2026

In Today’s Atlanta REIA Update:

1. MON, AUGUST 10TH at 5:30-9PM: Atlanta REIA Main Monthly Meeting & Vendor Trade Show
   • 6PM: Meeting-Before-The-Meeting with Don DeRosa
   • 7:30PM: Main Presentation on “Renovating Smarter: How Private Code Inspections Can Keep Your Rehab Projects Moving” with Michael Nier
2. MON, AUGUST 17TH at 11:30AM: Atlanta Landlord Luncheon at the HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern, 1221 Ashford Crossing, Atlanta, GA
3. MON, AUGUST 17TH at 6:30PM: The Beginning Investors Group (BIG) with Pete Youngs at the Hudson Grille, 6317 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs, GA
4. TUE, AUGUST 18TH at NOON: Onsite Renovation Group (Location To Be Announced)
5. EVERY WED at 7PM: Property Protege Group Coaching in Duluth
6. Our Facebook Groups for Posting & Finding Deals

Atlanta REIA Members Can Attend for no charge.
Guests Can RSVP Online Now for $20 or Pay $25 at the Door.

Whether you’re a real estate investor, rehabber, builder, contractor, or homeowner, understanding the inspection and permitting process can make the difference between a smooth project and costly delays.

Join Michael Nier, CBO, MCP, owner of Nier Building Inspections, and the rest of us at the Atlanta REIA Main Meeting & Vendor Tradeshow on Monday, August 10th from 5:30PM-9PM at the City of Light located at 3125 Presidential Pkwy, Atlanta, GA as he shares how private code inspections help identify issues early, reduce rework, and keep projects on track moving toward final approval.

With more than 25 years of experience in code enforcement, construction, and municipal building departments, Michael brings a unique perspective to navigating building codes and inspections. As one of the industry’s few Master Code Professionals (MCPs), he offers valuable insights that can save time, money, and frustration on your next project.

What You’ll Learn

• How third-party inspections can uncover code issues before they become expensive problems
• Ways to minimize construction delays and reduce costly rework
• Best practices for navigating the permitting and inspection process
• How private code inspections can help accelerate project completion and final approvals
• Common challenges investors, builders, contractors, and homeowners face, and how to avoid them
• Answers to your questions and more!

Why Attend?

Gain practical knowledge from a recognized industry expert and learn strategies that can help protect your investment, improve project efficiency, and provide greater confidence throughout the construction process.

Reserve Your Spot

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most respected professionals in the code compliance industry. RSVP today and discover how proactive inspections can help keep your next project on schedule, on budget, and moving toward successful completion.

About Your Speaker…

In 2002, Michael W. Nier CBO, MCP founded Nier Building Inspections in Roswell, a firm that conducts inspections on new and existing buildings and structures in addition to investigating complaints regarding safety concerns. The aforementioned company is certified in construction, land development, and mold, radon, stucco and duct and envelope testing. Additionally, Mr. Nier remains active as a member of the International Code Council, the Georgia Association of Home Inspectors and the Northwest Georgia Inspectors Association. He has also taught numerous classes in South Carolina, Alabama, North Carolina, Georgia for architects and engineers.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Nier was a business unit manager for NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC, a building official for the City of Brookhaven, Georgia and a building official and plans examiner for Clark Patterson Lee between 2013 and 2015. Having served in similar positions even earlier, he was a building official for SAFEbuilt and the City of Dunwoody between 2008 and 2012, as well as a building official and plan reviewer for Clark Patter Lee from 2008 to 2012. In his first endeavor, Mr. Nier was a building inspector for the City of Smyrna from 2002 through 2008.

Mr. Nier obtained an Associate of Science in building trades from Alfred State College, part of the State University of New York, in 1992. Likewise, he has been designated as a level five professional building official by the Building Officials Association, a Georgia master code professional from the International Code Council and a certified master inspector from the Georgia Association of Home Inspectors. In five years’ time, Mr. Nier plans to experience the continued growth and success of his career, while also welcoming new, skilled professionals to the company.

Join Don DeRosa on August 10th at 6PM SHARP at our Meeting-Before-the-Meeting that we like to call the High Tech Home Buying Creative Deal Structuring Subgroup that meets one hour BEFORE the Atlanta REIA Main Monthly Event.

Join us at the Meeting-Before-the-Meeting each month where Don will teach you about different real estate investing purchase and sale strategies to put more money in your pocket as as well as state-of-the-art tools and techniques you’ll use to evaluate deals and figure out how to make them work. You’ll learn to work less and earn more so you can spend more time where you want, when you want and with whom you want. RSVP Now!

Atlanta REIA Members Can Attend for no charge.
Guests Can RSVP Online Now for $20 or Pay $25 at the Door.

At 5:30 PM, we have a Vendor Trade Show that lasts throughout the meeting where you can come out and meet many of our participating Business Members and Vendor Guests who help sponsor our meeting.

Vendor tables are limited, so any vendors wanting to reserve a table for the Atlanta REIA meeting can Register for a Vendor Table here at https://Vendor.AtlantaREIA.com. Vendor tables are reserved and setup on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Post Your Deals or Find Deals on Our Facebook Groups. Be sure to join…

1. Atlanta Real Estate Investors Network
2. Georgia Real Estate Investors Network
3. Atlanta Wholesale Real Estate Deals
4. Georgia Wholesale Real Estate Deals

See Our Full List of Facebook Groups at: https://atlantareia.com/facebook-groups-real-estate-investors/