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.

Join us at Atlanta REIA West on Monday, June 24th, where the 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.

The Atlanta REIA West Monthly Meeting is held on the 4th Monday of each month the Cherokee Cattle Company restaurant located at 2710 Canton Road in Marietta, GA. There is currently a $5.00 cover charge for non-members to attend this event. Show up at 6:30 PM to eat and network before the meeting officially starts at 7:00 PM. There will be Door Prizes, Bonuses, Great Networking and Great Feed. Please come hungry, put on your cowboy boots and hats, bring your business cards and be there on time! Read More→

The Note Buyers Group an Atlanta REIA educational and networking subgroup led by Tom Boyer that is designed to teach real estate investors how to buy and sell the mortgage notes that secure a property rather than buying the property itself. The group’s goal is to transact deals within the group and increase our professionalism through education in a changing credit market. The agenda for this month’s meeting is (1) Haves/Wants, (2) Notes for Sale – Bring yours for analysis, (3) Smaller investment amount opportunities and (4) Strategies using seller financing to buy/sell properties, and (5) Legislation update as appropriate.

The Note Buyers Group meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM at Olive Garden located at 2467 Cobb Parkway SE in Smyrna about 1/2 mile from I-285. If you are a new investor, this is a great opportunity to pick up pointers on what to do and what not to do when investing in notes. Atlanta REIA Members can attend at no charge.

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.
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Solutions Realty Network – Providing expert property management and investment services since 2003. You invest and we take care of the rest! We’re the solution to all your real estate needs. Read More>>

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>>

Haves and Wants is a weekly investor’s networking, brainstorming and deal making jam session hosted by Joe Thompson and held every Thursday at 5 Seasons Brewing at the Prado from 1:30 PM till approximately 3:00 PM. This group has been meeting for over 6 years and is all about networking, sharing information, doing deals and making money right now. Be sure to bring lots of your business cards and flyers and be prepared to promote your business and/or your haves, wants and deals with our group. If you are a real estate player or want to be, this is one meeting you don’t want to miss!

5 Seasons Brewing is located at 5600 Roswell Rd (map) inside the Perimeter at the “Prado” in Sandy Springs. The all natural, organic food at the 5 Seasons is excellent and the hand-crafted beer is even better! Come out and eat, drink, network and share your deals with us! There is no charge to attend this meeting for Atlanta REIA Members or guests. Please come early and stay late. We would love to have you!

We have two special guest speakers for the Cash Cows Commercial Real Estate Group on Thursday, June 27th. Our first is Ernie Eden, the top Commercial Real Estate Broker in Georgia with vast expertise in Apartments. We will also have Bill Ham who was a 1st time student of David Lindahl. Bill is now a trainer for David Lindahl the Apartment Guru and Bill has purchased over 400 hundred apartment units in Macon, GA using Dave’s System. Come join us and learn how you can too!

The Cash Cows Commercial Real Estate Group is an educational, networking and call to action subgroup, led by Steve Brown for new, intermediate and advanced investors with a serious interest in purchasing commercial real estate. The Cash Cows group meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at 11:30 AM, before the Haves & Wants Meeting, at 5 Seasons Brewing located at 5600 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs, GA at the Prado. If you yearn to learn, come learn to earn!