We are using our Facebook Fan Page to stay in touch
with our members and friends of North Metro REIA more than ever….
Click here to like our fan Page!
When you do, you will be able to download a focus group teaching
by Karen Bershad on how to stay organized in spite of yourself!

PHP is now FREE FOR MEMBERS that Pre-Register
…read more below and register today!

Next Meeting Thursday June 7th!

How to Protect Your Identity and your
responsibilities with personal information you
collect at PHP Thursday June 7th!

Guest Teacher: Cheryl-Ann D'Agata

Part 1 - Education and awareness of Identity Theft
in the real estate industry. We will be teaching how to
safeguard the non public information you receive from
your tenants to make sure you are in compliance with
the red flag law.  We will also cover how to safeguard
personal information held by any small business.

Part 2 - How to detect, defer and defend your own
personal identity so that you do not become a victim
of Identity Theft. We will discuss Personal actions that
you can do, to protect the 5 major areas of identity theft.

Identity Theft is a serious problem in America. In fact
the state of Georgia is #2 in the U.S. for Identity Theft. 
It's not just your credit that is at risk. We will talk about
the 5 major areas of theft; financial, medical, drivers
license, social security and safeguard of minors.

We will also discuss how this can effect your landlording
business and the safeguards you should have in place for
your tenants.

Who is Cheryl-Ann D'Agata?  Cheryl-Ann is an Executive Director and Regional Vice President with  Lionheart Assurance Solutions for the last 5 years and specializes in the area of identity theft in the work place.  As a Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist she trains in compliancy, regulatory laws regarding identity theft, Red Flag Compliance & GLB (Gramm, Leach, Bliley) Safeguards.  With the high rise of identity theft and the pandemic of the 21st century she understands what businesses and families are facing today.

Today, Cheryl-Ann has traveled all over the country to hold seminars on identity theft trainings and safeguards for small, medium and large companies.  With 1 out of 4 employees being affected and with over 27K people per day , her mission is to educate people on how to protect their work place environments along with safeguarding their families greatest assets.

Download your PHP Tracking Sheet Here!

Register Now for our Next Meeting!
Only 50 Seats so Register Today!

Click Here for more Detailed
Information about the PHP Program!

Click here to find out about North Metro REIA’s
100% Money Back Membership Guarantee!
We will write you a check for a FULL REFUND.  NO QUESTIONS ASKED!

Click here to view our Member Benefits
Monetary benefits saving you many times the price of a membership
including a 2% Rebate on all Home Depot Purchases!

Click here for Membership Options
Memberships as low as $89 per year or $9.90 a month upon renewal!

 Click here for Current Meeting Information
Monthly Main Meeting the 2nd Saturday of every month Free to Members!

New PHP 1st Thursday Evening Meeting
Every Month Free To Members!
More Free Education for Members to
increase your knowledge and abilities!

Effective with this posting all Radio Program
Recordings will be a
North Metro REIA Member Benefit

We are converting the recordings of the Investing in Your Future with Real Estate Radio Program into a Member Benefit for North Metro REIA Members.  Other than an occasional recording being used to promote an upcoming meeting, full recordings will on be accessible through the North Metro REIA Member Home Page or purchased individually for only $.99 through our online store.

10 Minute Previews of Programs will be Posted

A 10 minute preview of all radio programs will be posted in this section of our website.  Log into the Membership Section of this site to listen to this 45 minute program in its entirety or to download an mp3.  If you are not a member of North Metro REIA you can click here to go to our store and purchase this program for only $.99.  One idea from this program could pay many times over for the cost of a download or a cost of a membership to North Metro REIA.  Click below to review other member benefits and our 100% Membership Money Back Guarantee!

We are using our Facebook Fan Page to stay in touch
with our members and friends of North Metro REIA more than ever….
Click here to like our fan Page!
When you do, you will be able to download a focus group teaching
by Karen Bershad on how to stay organized in spite of yourself!

Forming Personal Property Trusts,
Land Trusts, LLCs, and Corporations
at our June 9th Meeting!

Full “How To” reviewing all Paperwork
involved for each Entity!

This is a "hands on" day at North Metro REIA!  This is
NOT a day of strategies or case scenarios…
this is strictly a day of paperwork

Come at 9 am and attend
our Focus Group!

Robert Gilstrap at 9:00

First at 9 am, experienced real estate investor Robert Gilstrap,  owner of Title One Management, will review the paperwork
he uses to form personal property trusts and land trusts.

Doug Shaddix at 10:15

Then at 10:15 we have Attorney Doug Shaddix
discussing the paperwork involved in forming
an LLC and Corporation.  This is an excellent
opportunity to get a better understanding of
how to form these entities!

This is hands on education with NO SALES that
is worth many times the cost of the meeting!

Not Happy with this meeting….North Metro REIA has a 100%
Money Back Guarantee! If you come to this meeting and are
not fully satisfied with the content, We will write you a check
for a FULL REFUND. NO QUESTIONS ASKED!

Non Members Click here to Register!

"Members Only" Free Networking Lunch Our Haves and Wants Subgroup which meets every Thursday has been so successful we have decided to fashion our lunch after the main meeting around this concept.  All current members are welcome to stay for our FREE LUNCH and participate! You should leave with several names of lenders to finance your deals!

Lunch Agenda: Food, Discussion and Networking. Joe Thompson, leader of our Haves and Wants Subgroup will be chairing our lunch when available.  This meeting is sponsored in good faith to assist those who are interested in Real Estate transactions and opportunities. This is an excellent way to find transactions, money or ideas you may need or need to place. If you have Commercial or Residential property that you want to sell, partner, get financed, lease or simply gain a fresh perspective on then please be sure to attend. If you're looking to buy, partner, lend or lease then you should plan on attending as well.

WHAT KIND OF "HAVES & WANTS" COULD YOU
BRING TO THE TABLE THIS WEEK?

Non Members Click here to Register!

Next Meeting – Saturday June 9th!

Monthly Meeting Location:
Chattahoochee Technical College Building 400 5198 Ross Rd NE Acworth, Georgia 30102
8:15                 Doors Open Sign in – Exhibits – Networking – Food
8:30 – 10:30    Breakfast Refreshments Food Available (While they last!)
9:00 – 10:00    Focus Groups
10:15               Main Meeting Starts
10:15               Market Sponsor, Announcements, Market Update
10:30 – 12:00  Main Meeting
12:15              "Haves and Wants" Members Only FREE Networking Lunch

Plan now to attend! Take advantage of this great opportunity.
This will be a day of networking and education! Please join us
for a great day at North Metro REIA!

Click here to find out about North Metro REIA’s
100% Money Back Membership Guarantee!
We will write you a check for a FULL REFUND.  NO QUESTIONS ASKED!

New PHP 1st Thursday Evening Meeting
Every Month Free To Members!
More Free Education for Members to
increase your knowledge and abilities!

We are using our Facebook Fan Page to stay in touch
with our members and friends of North Metro REIA more than ever….
Click here to like our fan Page!
When you do, you will be able to download a focus group teaching
by Karen Bershad on how to stay organized in spite of yourself!

Understanding & Attracting
Private Money for
Your Real Estate Deals
Saturday May 12th!

How do I explain to a potential private lender:

How to Structure a Transaction?
or
How their Investment is Secured?

How do I use my retirement account or
the retirement account of a private lender to:

Finance a Rental House?

Buy an REO and Resell?

Buy a Courthouse Foreclosure?

Buy a Note?

Owner Finance a Mobile Home?

Hard Money Lending?

How do I attract Private Lenders?

Come at 9 am and attend
our Focus Group!

Anne and Mark Lackey at 9:00

First at 9 am, experienced real estate investors, Mark & Anne Lackey, will share with you how they approach their sphere of influence to attract private money for their deals.

Monte Smith at 10:15

Then at 10:15 we have Monte Smith with Advanta IRA Administration, LLC discussing how to structure the use of  Retirement Account Funds secured by Real Estate .  Monte is an excellent speaker and had been on our radio program discussing this topic several times.  An access link to one of these programs is below.  Monte will bring pertinent information with NO SALES!  This is a great opportunity to get real content on how to invest retirement funds, whether you want to invest personally or just be the bank.  Please share this information with your friends and any potential investors you may have wanting to understand more as to how their retirement funds can be secured by real state. 
This is hands on education that is worth
many times the cost of the meeting!

Not Happy with this meeting….North Metro REIA has a 100%
Money Back Guarantee! If you come to this meeting and are
not fully satisfied with the content, We will write you a check
for a FULL REFUND. NO QUESTIONS ASKED!

Non Members Click here to Register!

-Call a potential lender today and
ask them to join you on May 12th!

Free Radio Interview with Monte Smith!

Click below to hear Monte Smith on Investing in Your
Future with Real Estate discussing the mechanics of investing
with a retirement account and how to structure profitable deals…THIS AUDIO IS FROM A PRIOR INTERVIEW SO DISREGARD ANY DATES MENTIONED!!!

-Call a potential lender today and
ask them to join you on May 12th!

Non Members Click here to Register!

"Members Only" Free Networking Lunch Our Haves and Wants Subgroup which meets every Thursday has been so successful we have decided to fashion our lunch after the main meeting around this concept.  All current members are welcome to stay for our FREE LUNCH and participate! You should leave with several names of lenders to finance your deals!

Lunch Agenda: Food, Discussion and Networking. Joe Thompson, leader of our Haves and Wants Subgroup will be chairing our lunch when available.  This meeting is sponsored in good faith to assist those who are interested in Real Estate transactions and opportunities. This is an excellent way to find transactions, money or ideas you may need or need to place. If you have Commercial or Residential property that you want to sell, partner, get financed, lease or simply gain a fresh perspective on then please be sure to attend. If you're looking to buy, partner, lend or lease then you should plan on attending as well.

WHAT KIND OF "HAVES & WANTS" COULD YOU
BRING TO THE TABLE THIS WEEK?

Non Members Click here to Register!

Next Meeting – Saturday May 12th!

Monthly Meeting Location:
Chattahoochee Technical College Building 400 5198 Ross Rd NE Acworth, Georgia 30102
8:15                 Doors Open Sign in – Exhibits – Networking – Food
8:30 – 10:30    Breakfast Refreshments Food Available (While they last!)
9:00 – 10:00    Focus Groups
10:15               Main Meeting Starts
10:15               Market Sponsor, Announcements, Market Update
10:30 – 12:00  Main Meeting
12:15              "Haves and Wants" Members Only FREE Networking Lunch

Plan now to attend! Take advantage of this great opportunity.
This will be a day of networking and education! Please join us
for a great day at North Metro REIA!

Click here for Membership Options
Memberships as low as $89 per year or $9.90 a month upon renewal!

Click here for Current Meeting Information
Monthly Main Meeting the 2nd Saturday of every month Free to Members!

Click here to find out about North Metro REIA’s
100% Money Back Membership Guarantee!
We will write you a check for a FULL REFUND.  NO QUESTIONS ASKED!

New PHP 1st Thursday Evening Meeting
Every Month Free To Members!
More Free Education for Members to
increase your knowledge and abilities!

Next Meeting Thursday May 3rd!

Writing Effective Marketing Pieces

Hiring/Managing/Paying Contractors

The First Hour Sandra will be sharing her knowledge of marketing teaching how to write all different types of marketing material.  The second hour Sandra will be discussing how to deal with contractors…from hiring to firing.

Who is Sandra Spiller?  Sandra and family own and operate The Rental Spot.net, The Service Spot.net and The Venture Spot.net.  Sandra is a wealth of information with lots of good ideas on writing marketing pieces and managing contractors.

Download your PHP Tracking Sheet Here!

Register Now for our Next Meeting!
Only 50 Seats so Register Today!

What is the PHP designation?

The PHP designation is a national education-based certification program designed to recognize the high level of knowledge and professionalism among the designation holders. It is sponsored and overseen by the National Real Estate Investor’s Association, a non-profit trade association serving the real estate industry.

Why obtain the PHP designation?

Only persons completing the educational requirements will be permitted to hold themselves out to the public as a Professional Housing Provider. The designee will be recognized in the form of an award certificate, pin, and the right to use the designation. Investors will recognize that having an education in the topics outlines will increase their ability to achieve their goals in real estate investing. Completing the program will provide investors with a well-rounded education in real estate investing.

Furthermore, as National REIA works to increase the visibility of the PHP designation, individuals who have earned the certification will be viewed as more professional when dealing with legal and governmental bodies. It should also aid legislators to think of educated investors as a larger group for political action.

Earn Your Professional Housing Provider Certification
with North Metro REIA!

North Metro REIA is proud that a large portion of our educational seminars have been approved for individuals to earn credits towards obtaining the nationally acclaimed Professional Housing Provider Certification offered by The National Real Estate Investors Association (NaREIA), which is affiliated with North Metro REIA. To earn this certification, you must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours of education.  Certified classes will be a combination of Focus Groups, Main Meetings, Subgroups, and our new PHP 1st Thursday of the month training.

What will the cost be?

There is NO COST to Members that pre-register for our PHP 1st Thursday Meetings! Other costs are minimal.  The cost is $20 for non-members if you pre-register.  There is an additional charge of $10 for anyone that does not pre-register.  We only have room for 50 so it is important we have an accurate number and it is very possible we sell out.  There will be no additional charge for credits given at main meetings or subgroup meetings.  There may be additional charges if credits are offered at other venues but the cost is minimal.  Please keep in mind with the number of classes there will be many classes only available at the 1st Thursday PHP so planning is a must if you want to complete the course within the planned 2 years.

New PHP 1st Thursday of the month training at
Chattahoochee Technical College!

To accommodate the PHP program we have added an additional night of education every month in the same building and room that you attend our focus groups at our main meeting at 7 p.m. at Chattahoochee Technical College located at 5198 Ross Road, Acworth, Ga  30102, Building 400, Room 416/417.  This will be 2 hours of education similar to a college environment.  The format will strictly be education from our speaker.  We ask attendees to come prepared to learn.

How will I obtain these hours?

Any time a member attends qualified meeting in which they pre-register, your attendance is automatically recorded with your membership record in our accounting system.  If you are not a member or attend other meetings that carry PHP credit such as a focus group or sub group, you will receive a certificate telling you the hours and subject matter of the meeting. In order for this certificate to be valid, it must be fully filled out and signed by the teacher or administrator of the meeting.  Attendees must attend the entire event; no partial PHP credits can be awarded. Attendees are responsible for keeping track of PHP certificates (they cannot be replaced) and for tracking progress towards completion of the PHP courses. A tracking page can be downloaded using the link provided below. Once all courses have been completed, submit your PHP certificates at any North Metro REIA main meeting for verification of your award.  We will add the certificates you have with the online record of your attendance and process your award.

Required Credit Hours in Core Subjects

Beginner Classes – 24 Hours

• Real Estate Fundamentals
• Real Estate Strategies
• Door Knocking
  
• Wholesaling in Today's Market
  
• Buying Bank Owned Before they are listed
  
• Title Search Basics 1
  
• Title Search Basics 2
  
• Understanding Short Sales
  
• Working a Short Sale
  
• The Art of Negotiating 1
  
• The Art of Negotiating 2
• Writing an Enforceable Contract
• Understanding a Real Estate Closing
• Lease Purchase Basics
• Pre-purchase Property Inspections   
• Using the Internet for Investment Real Estate
• Computer and Internet Basics
• Things the credit bureau does not want you to know
• Bookkeeping and Time Management 1   
• Bookkeeping and Time Management 2
• Rehab – Hands on
• Rehab – Bus tour
• Setting and Tracking Goals    
• Self Motivation for Success    
• Evaluating the Deal
• Hiring/managing/paying contractors

Advanced Classes – 11 Hours

• Understanding Land Trusts
• Forming a Land Trust
• Structuring Partnerships
• Asset Protection
• Entity Structuring
• When to use a Wrap Mortgage
• Buying and Structuring Notes
• Buying Tax Liens in Georgia
• Using 1031’s
• Property Tax Appeal Process in Georgia 1
• Property Tax Appeal Process in Georgia 2
  

Financing – 6 Hours

• No/Low Money down techniques   
  
• What new Investors need to know    
  
• Investing in Multi-family 
  
• Financing Mobile Home Parks and multi-family
  
• Using your IRA to invest in Real Estate 1   
  
• Using your IRA to invest in Real Estate 2
  

Property Management – 4 Hours

• Tenant Screening Tips/Techniques    
• Eviction Process in Georgia
• Property Management Techniques    
• Evaluating a Property Manager

Purchasing – 2 Hours

• HUD Foreclosures & REO Addendums
• Using Realtors in your Business   

Appraisal – 2 Hours

• Topic: Residential appraisal practices 1
• Topic: Residential appraisal practices 2

Marketing – 2 Hours

• Writing effective marketing pieces

Tax Law – 2 Hours

• Tax Planning, Update on Tax Laws 1        
  
• Tax Planning, Update on Tax Laws 2   

Insurance – 2 Hours

• Insuring Your Investment Property     
• Liability Insurance Coverage        

Environmental – 2 Hours

• Mold/Lead Paint/Asbestos/Radon 1
• Mold/Lead Paint/Asbestos/Radon 2

These classes will be rotated on at least a 2 year basis between all of our teaching venues including our PHP 1st Thursday of the month plus our main meetings, focus groups, subgroups and outside events.  Registration will open soon so watch your email.  If you are not sure you are still on our email list, sign up on the right side of this page.

Download your PHP Tracking Sheet Here!

Register Now for our Next Meeting!
Only 50 Seats so Register Today!

Click here to find out about North Metro REIA’s
100% Money Back Membership Guarantee!
We will write you a check for a FULL REFUND.  NO QUESTIONS ASKED!

Click here to view our Member Benefits
Monetary benefits saving you many times the price of a membership
including a 2% Rebate on all Home Depot Purchases!

Click here for Membership Options
Memberships as low as $89 per year or $9.90 a month upon renewal!

 Click here for Current Meeting Information
Monthly Main Meeting the 2nd Saturday of every month Free to Members!

New PHP 1st Thursday Evening Meeting
Every Month Free To Members!
More Free Education for Members to
increase your knowledge and abilities!

We are using our Facebook Fan Page to stay in touch
with our members and friends of North Metro REIA more than ever….
Click here to like our fan Page!
When you do, you will be able to download a focus group teaching
by Karen Bershad on how to stay organized in spite of yourself!

Learn from Tony Youngs
How to Buy Vacant Houses
not Listed for Sale!

Join us Saturday April 14th for a very special
day of education.  Tony Youngs, national speaker and foreclosure expert travels nationwide teaching students how to buy foreclosures before, during, and after the courthouse sale.  Tony will be will be teaching specifically what steps to take
to purchase the vacant houses we ride by daily.

Come at 9 am and attend
our Focus Group!

We will have one Focus Group at 9 am…Attorney Doug Shaddix will
be teaching How to Structure Your Estate for maximum protection
from all thieves, including the IRS!

Not Happy with this meeting….North Metro REIA has a 100%
Money Back Guarantee! If you come to this meeting and are
not fully satisfied with the content, We will write you a check
for a FULL REFUND. NO QUESTIONS ASKED!

Non Members Click here to Register!

"Members Only" Free Networking Lunch Our Haves and Wants Subgroup which meets every Thursday has been so successful we have decided to fashion our lunch after the main meeting around this concept.  All current members are welcome to stay for our FREE LUNCH and participate! You should leave with several names of lenders to finance your deals!

Lunch Agenda: Food, Discussion and Networking. Joe Thompson, leader of our Haves and Wants Subgroup will be chairing our lunch when available.  This meeting is sponsored in good faith to assist those who are interested in Real Estate transactions and opportunities. This is an excellent way to find transactions, money or ideas you may need or need to place. If you have Commercial or Residential property that you want to sell, partner, get financed, lease or simply gain a fresh perspective on then please be sure to attend. If you're looking to buy, partner, lend or lease then you should plan on attending as well.

WHAT KIND OF "HAVES & WANTS" COULD YOU
BRING TO THE TABLE THIS WEEK?

Non Members Click here to Register!

Next Meeting – Saturday April 14th!

Monthly Meeting Location:
Chattahoochee Technical College Building 400 5198 Ross Rd NE Acworth, Georgia 30102
8:15                 Doors Open Sign in – Exhibits – Networking – Food
8:30 – 10:30    Breakfast Refreshments Food Available (While they last!)
9:00 – 10:00    Focus Groups
10:15               Main Meeting Starts
10:15               Market Sponsor, Announcements, Market Update
10:30 – 12:00  Main Meeting
12:15              "Haves and Wants" Members Only FREE Networking Lunch

Plan now to attend! Take advantage of this great opportunity.
This will be a day of networking and education! Please join us
for a great day at North Metro REIA!

Not Happy with this meeting….North Metro REIA has a 100%
Money Back Guarantee! If you come to this meeting and are
not fully satisfied with the content, We will write you a check
for a FULL REFUND. NO QUESTIONS ASKED!

Non Members Click here to Register!

Click here to view our Member Benefits
Monetary benefits saving you many times the price of a membership
including a 2% Rebate on all Home Depot Purchases!

Click here for Membership Options
Memberships as low as $89 per year or $9.90 a month upon renewal!

Click here for Current Meeting Information
Monthly Main Meeting the 2nd Saturday of every month Free to Members!

Click here to find out about North Metro REIA’s
100% Money Back Membership Guarantee!
We will write you a check for a FULL REFUND.  NO QUESTIONS ASKED!

New PHP 1st Thursday Evening Meeting
Every Month Free To Members!
More Free Education for Members to
increase your knowledge and abilities!

This Class Carries PHP Credits!  Members that check in will
automatically receive 2 Hours PHP Credit for this class!

Hands on Landlording
taught by local landlords
Saturday March 10th! 

Join us Saturday March 10th for a very special
day of education.  We will explore the parts of
landlording that are overlooked in many classes…
We will skip the usual tenant screening and
eviction process and cover such topics as:

• Marketing for tenants
  
• Forms every Landlord must have
  
• Interviewing perspective tenants with red flags to look for
  
• The Top 3 Tenant Requirements
  
• Role play interviewing perspective tenants
  
• Ongoing issues with tenants and how to handle them
  
• Transitioning to the next tenant
  
• Deposit issues

This class will also be taught by our newly formed
teaching team.  When we have topics that we
need a local investor input we will use this team
for such topics.  Some of the members will change
with the topic to give added content and variety. 
Our teaching team for Landlording will consist of:

Lenny Coffey

Lenny is currently the Volunteer Director of North Metro REIA and started investing in 1984.  Lenny holds a Bachelors degree in Marketing and an MBA in International Business.  Lenny is Owner of Investor Property Services.  Investor Property Services provides tenant evaluation services for investors.  Lenny is also a Residential Mortgage loan originator. Lenny has tons of information to share so come prepared to learn!

Robert Gilstrap

Robert Gilstrap is a professional property manager and owner of Title One Realty and Management. Robert has been investing since 1992. Robert mainly focuses on subject to purchases, owner financing, lease purchases. Robert sits on the board of directors for Atlanta NARPM (National Association of Residential Property Managers.

Steve Hale

Steve Hale – part time real estate investor originally from Cleveland Ohio. Attended the Military College of VT, Norwich University for Business and Marketing. In 2001 he moved to Cartersville and bought his first rental property in August of 2006. Has owned and sold numerous businesses including 24 Hour Fitness and Aerobics, Kimberly’s Gifts and Tanning, Peach State Employee Benefits Group and Reifanpages. Steve’s main area of focus is buy and hold residential homes in and around Bartow County. Steve currently resides in Cartersville with his Wife, Amy and Daughter Hannah.

Houston Long

Houston Long started investing in real estate part-time in 2004.  In early 2011 Houston "retired early" from corporate America to focus on both real estate investing & a better quality of life. One of the ways he has survived & thrived in this depressed housing market is by utilizing marketing to generate more calls from property sellers, buyers & potential tenants.

Mike Tarpey

Our Teaching Team has no agenda…no products
or up-sells…They are North Metro REIA Members
with content to share.  Join us on March 10th –
You will not be disappointed!

Come at 9 am and attend one or our two
Focus Groups for the day!

We will have two Focus Groups at 9 am…Steven Hale teaching
How to Profit from Facebook Ads and Joe Thompson teaching
Organizing your Goals as a follow up from last meeting.

Not Happy with this meeting….North Metro REIA has a 100%
Money Back Guarantee! If you come to this meeting and are
not fully satisfied with the content, We will write you a check
for a FULL REFUND. NO QUESTIONS ASKED!

Non Members Click here to Register!

"Members Only" Free Networking Lunch Our Haves and Wants Subgroup which meets every Thursday has been so successful we have decided to fashion our lunch after the main meeting around this concept.  All current members are welcome to stay for our FREE LUNCH and participate! You should leave with several names of lenders to finance your deals!

Lunch Agenda: Food, Discussion and Networking. Joe Thompson, leader of our Haves and Wants Subgroup will be chairing our lunch when available.  This meeting is sponsored in good faith to assist those who are interested in Real Estate transactions and opportunities. This is an excellent way to find transactions, money or ideas you may need or need to place. If you have Commercial or Residential property that you want to sell, partner, get financed, lease or simply gain a fresh perspective on then please be sure to attend. If you're looking to buy, partner, lend or lease then you should plan on attending as well.

WHAT KIND OF "HAVES & WANTS" COULD YOU
BRING TO THE TABLE THIS WEEK?

Non Members Click here to Register!

Next Meeting – Saturday March 10th!

Monthly Meeting Location:
Chattahoochee Technical College Building 400 5198 Ross Rd NE Acworth, Georgia 30102
8:15                 Doors Open Sign in – Exhibits – Networking – Food
8:30 – 10:30    Breakfast Refreshments Food Available (While they last!)
9:00 – 10:00    Focus Groups
10:15               Main Meeting Starts
10:15               Market Sponsor, Announcements, Market Update
10:30 – 12:00  Main Meeting
12:15              "Haves and Wants" Members Only FREE Networking Lunch

Plan now to attend! Take advantage of this great opportunity.
This will be a day of networking and education! Please join us
for a great day at North Metro REIA!

Not Happy with this meeting….North Metro REIA has a 100%
Money Back Guarantee! If you come to this meeting and are
not fully satisfied with the content, We will write you a check
for a FULL REFUND. NO QUESTIONS ASKED!

Non Members Click here to Register!

Click here to view our Member Benefits
Monetary benefits saving you many times the price of a membership including a 2% Rebate on all Home Depot Purchases!

Click here for Membership Options
Memberships as low as $89 per year or $9.90 a month upon renewal!

Click here for Current Meeting Information
Monthly Main Meeting the 2nd Saturday of every month Free to Members!

Click here to find out about North Metro REIA’s
100% Money Back Membership Guarantee!
We will write you a check for a FULL REFUND.  NO QUESTIONS ASKED!

New PHP 1st Thursday Evening Meeting
Every Month Free To Members!
More Free Education for Members to
increase your knowledge and abilities!

Getting Organized in Spite of Yourself with
Karen Bershad & Goal Setting with
Joe Thompson Saturday Feb 11th!

Many of us could double or even triple our income
if we apply a few organizational principles and
set realistic goals.  At 9 am, Karen Bershad will
be discussing how to get organized in spite of
yourself.  At 10:15, Joe Thompson will be
discussing goal setting for the investor. This will
be a full day of applicable teaching which is good
for any investor or small business owner!

Who is Karen Bershad? Over thirty years of business ownership experience has lead to
the development of The Small Business Advisor. Karen Bershad has owned and operated several businesses during her career including a printing company and a remodeling business with her late husband. Having hands on experience during those years she learned many things about owning a business and always felt “there has to be a better way”. This was the basis of developing The Small Business Advisor.

All the downsizing and our current economy has encouraged many who have been employees to change hats and become entrepreneurs. What has come to light is, most entrepreneurs know a product or service really well and decide to go into business for themselves, but they don’t know what they don’t know about running a business.  This is where Karen has focused her business – on those who want to be in business but don’t know what the right next step should be.

Who is Joe Thompson?  Joe is also the founder and leader of Haves and Wants Atlanta’s premier networking meeting for Real Estate Investors having facilitated over $122,000,000 in transactions over its 6-year history. In 2011 Haves & Wants had 1,678 attendees and closings of over $19,000,000.

 Joe Thompson is an experienced business and financial consultant with over 29 years in the financial arena and business ownership experience dating back to 1973. Joe entered the financial consulting field in 1982 and has been awarded numerous awards for his achievements and quality of work. Joe focuses his practice on working with Real Estate Investors, Entrepreneurs and Business Owners, all of whom have unique challenges and opportunities, which require experience and additional skills not commonly found in the advisement industry.

 Joe has been an owner or equity partner in 16 different businesses ranging from retailing to consulting and from start up to reorganization. Joe’s real estate investing career started 10 years ago and includes 2 years as a full time investor. Joe is currently involved in 5 different ventures 2 of which produce passive income.

 As a board member and advisor for many companies, Joe is exceptionally well qualified to train and consult on many areas of business and personal finances. Some of Joe's clients include The Millionaire Business Academy, Endless Promotions International, Inc., Empire Builders, Inc., and Investors Resource Center of America.

Karen and Joe have no agenda…no products or up-sells…
They are North Metro REIA Members with content to share. 
Join us on February 11th – You will not be disappointed!

No Focus Group at
our February 11th Meeting!

we are NOT having a Focus Group at 9 am…instead we will begin
in the main meeting room with Karen Bershad discussing, "How to
get Organized in Spite of yourself as the first half of our Main
Meeting then Joe Thompson discussing goal setting at 10:15.

Not Happy with this meeting….North Metro REIA has a 100%
Money Back Guarantee! If you come to this meeting and are
not fully satisfied with the content, We will write you a check
for a FULL REFUND. NO QUESTIONS ASKED!

Non Members Click here to Register!

"Members Only" Free Networking Lunch is
being replaced this month with a working
session on getting organized and goal setting!
Join us for lunch and apply what you have
heard…download the following
handouts to participate!

Personal Budget

Goal Planning Daily Worksheet

Goal Setting Worksheet

Time Management Worksheet

Below is more information and registration details

Non Members Click here to Register!

Next Meeting – Saturday February 11th!

Monthly Meeting Location:
Chattahoochee Technical College Building 400 5198 Ross Rd NE Acworth, Georgia 30102
8:15                 Doors Open Sign in – Exhibits – Networking – Food
8:30 – 10:30    Breakfast Refreshments Food Available (While they last!)
9:00 – 10:00    Focus Group – Karen Bershad teaching "How to get organized in spite of yourself"
10:15               Main Meeting Starts
10:15               Market Sponsor, Announcements, Market Update
10:30 – 12:00  Main Meeting  – Joe Thompson teaching Goal Setting for the Investor
12:15              "Haves and Wants" Members Only FREE Networking Lunch hosted by Joe Thompson

Plan now to attend! Take advantage of this great opportunity.
This will be a day of networking and education! Please join us
for a great day at North Metro REIA!

Not Happy with this meeting….North Metro REIA has a 100%
Money Back Guarantee! If you come to this meeting and are
not fully satisfied with the content, We will write you a check
for a FULL REFUND. NO QUESTIONS ASKED!

Non Members Click here to Register!

Click here to view our Member Benefits
Monetary benefits saving you many times the price of a membership including a 2% Rebate on all Home Depot Purchases!

Click here for Membership Options
Memberships as low as $89 per year or $9.90 a month upon renewal!

Click here for Current Meeting Information
Monthly Main Meeting the 2nd Saturday of every month Free to Members!

Click here to find out about North Metro REIA’s
100% Money Back Membership Guarantee!
We will write you a check for a FULL REFUND.  NO QUESTIONS ASKED!

New PHP 1st Thursday Evening Meeting
Every Month Free To Members!
More Free Education for Members to
increase your knowledge and abilities!

taught by Houston Long

Houston is a local investor with no agenda other than to
show you how he markets himself in the local market.  This
will be a full day of education!

When it comes to marketing, you must ask yourself…

What?

Why?

Who?

When?

Where?

How?

Houston will answer these questions plus many more!

Houston will also s how examples and techniques  using:

Houston has no agenda…no products or up-sells…he is
a member with content to share.  Join us on
January 14th – You will not be disappointed!

Come at 9 am and attend one or our two
Focus Groups for the day!

We will have two Focus Groups at 9 am…Steven Hale teaching how to
set up a Facebook Fan Page to attract private lenders and 
Mark Banks teaching basic repairs for Landlords.

Click Below to Listen to Houston's Radio Interview!

Not Happy with this meeting….North Metro REIA has a 100%
Money Back Guarantee! If you come to this meeting and are
not fully satisfied with the content, We will write you a check
for a FULL REFUND. NO QUESTIONS ASKED!

Non Members Click here to Register!

"Members Only" Free Networking Lunch Our Haves and Wants Subgroup which meets every Thursday has been so successful we have decided to fashion our lunch after the main meeting around this concept.  All current members are welcome to stay for our FREE LUNCH and participate! You should leave with several names of lenders to finance your deals!

Lunch Agenda: Food, Discussion and Networking. Joe Thompson, leader of our Haves and Wants Subgroup will be chairing our lunch when available.  This meeting is sponsored in good faith to assist those who are interested in Real Estate transactions and opportunities. This is an excellent way to find transactions, money or ideas you may need or need to place. If you have Commercial or Residential property that you want to sell, partner, get financed, lease or simply gain a fresh perspective on then please be sure to attend. If you're looking to buy, partner, lend or lease then you should plan on attending as well.

WHAT KIND OF "HAVES & WANTS" COULD YOU
BRING TO THE TABLE THIS WEEK?

Below is more information and registration details

Non Members Click here to Register!

Next Meeting – Saturday January 14th!

Monthly Meeting Location:
Chattahoochee Technical College Building 400 5198 Ross Rd NE Acworth, Georgia 30102
8:15                 Doors Open Sign in – Exhibits – Networking – Food
8:30 – 10:30    Breakfast Refreshments Food Available (While they last!)
9:00 – 10:00    Focus Groups
10:15               Main Meeting Starts
10:15               Market Sponsor, Announcements, Market Update
10:30 – 12:00  Main Meeting
12:15              "Haves and Wants" Members Only FREE Networking Lunch

Plan now to attend! Take advantage of this great opportunity.
This will be a day of networking and education! Please join us
for a great day at North Metro REIA!

Not Happy with this meeting….North Metro REIA has a 100%
Money Back Guarantee! If you come to this meeting and are
not fully satisfied with the content, We will write you a check
for a FULL REFUND. NO QUESTIONS ASKED!

Non Members Click here to Register!

Click here to view our Member Benefits
Monetary benefits saving you many times the price of a membership including a 2% Rebate on all Home Depot Purchases!

Click here for Membership Options
Memberships as low as $89 per year or $9.90 a month upon renewal!

Click here for Current Meeting Information
Monthly Main Meeting the 2nd Saturday of every month Free to Members!

Click here to find out about North Metro REIA’s
100% Money Back Membership Guarantee!
We will write you a check for a FULL REFUND.  NO QUESTIONS ASKED!

New PHP 1st Thursday Evening Meeting
Every Month Free To Members!
More Free Education for Members to
increase your knowledge and abilities!

PHP Meetings the First Thursday of Every Month!

Click on this link for
upcoming meeting information!

What is the PHP designation?

The PHP designation is a national education-based certification program designed to recognize the high level of knowledge and professionalism among the designation holders. It is sponsored and overseen by the National Real Estate Investor’s Association, a non-profit trade association serving the real estate industry.

Why obtain the PHP designation?

Only persons completing the educational requirements will be permitted to hold themselves out to the public as a Professional Housing Provider. The designee will be recognized in the form of an award certificate, pin, and the right to use the designation. Investors will recognize that having an education in the topics outlines will increase their ability to achieve their goals in real estate investing. Completing the program will provide investors with a well-rounded education in real estate investing.

Furthermore, as National REIA works to increase the visibility of the PHP designation, individuals who have earned the certification will be viewed as more professional when dealing with legal and governmental bodies. It should also aid legislators to think of educated investors as a larger group for political action.

Earn Your Professional Housing Provider Certification
with North Metro REIA!

North Metro REIA is proud that a large portion of our educational seminars have been approved for individuals to earn credits towards obtaining the nationally acclaimed Professional Housing Provider Certification offered by The National Real Estate Investors Association (NaREIA), which is affiliated with North Metro REIA. To earn this certification, you must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours of education.  Certified classes will be a combination of Focus Groups, Main Meetings, Subgroups, and our new PHP 1st Thursday of the month training.

What will the cost be?

There is NO COST to Members that pre-register for our PHP 1st Thursday Meetings! Other costs are minimal.  The cost is $20 for non-members if you pre-register.  There is an additional charge of $10 for anyone that does not pre-register.  We only have room for 50 so it is important we have an accurate number and it is very possible we sell out.  There will be no additional charge for credits given at main meetings or subgroup meetings.  There may be additional charges if credits are offered at other venues but the cost is minimal.  Please keep in mind with the number of classes there will be many classes only available at the 1st Thursday PHP so planning is a must if you want to complete the course within the planned 2 years.

New PHP 1st Thursday of the month training at
Chattahoochee Technical College!

To accommodate the PHP program we have added an additional night of education every month in the same building and room that you attend our focus groups at our main meeting at 7 p.m. at Chattahoochee Technical College located at 5198 Ross Road, Acworth, Ga  30102, Building 400, Room 416/417.  This will be 2 hours of education similar to a college environment.  The format will strictly be education from our speaker.  We ask attendees to come prepared to learn.

How will I obtain these hours?

Any time a member attends qualified meeting in which they pre-register, your attendance is automatically recorded with your membership record in our accounting system.  If you are not a member or attend other meetings that carry PHP credit such as a focus group or sub group, you will receive a certificate telling you the hours and subject matter of the meeting. In order for this certificate to be valid, it must be fully filled out and signed by the teacher or administrator of the meeting.  Attendees must attend the entire event; no partial PHP credits can be awarded. Attendees are responsible for keeping track of PHP certificates (they cannot be replaced) and for tracking progress towards completion of the PHP courses. A tracking page can be downloaded using the link provided below. Once all courses have been completed, submit your PHP certificates at any North Metro REIA main meeting for verification of your award.  We will add the certificates you have with the online record of your attendance and process your award.

Required Credit Hours in Core Subjects

Beginner Classes – 24 Hours 

• Real Estate Fundamentals
• Real Estate Strategies
• Door Knocking
  
• Wholesaling in Today's Market
  
• Buying Bank Owned Before they are listed
  
• Title Search Basics 1
  
• Title Search Basics 2
  
• Understanding Short Sales
  
• Working a Short Sale
  
• The Art of Negotiating 1
  
• The Art of Negotiating 2
• Writing an Enforceable Contract
• Understanding a Real Estate Closing
• Lease Purchase Basics
• Pre-purchase Property Inspections   
• Using the Internet for Investment Real Estate
• Computer and Internet Basics
• Things the credit bureau does not want you to know
• Bookkeeping and Time Management 1   
• Bookkeeping and Time Management 2
• Rehab – Hands on
• Rehab – Bus tour
• Setting and Tracking Goals    
• Self Motivation for Success    
• Evaluating the Deal
• Hiring/managing/paying contractors

Advanced Classes – 11 Hours

• Understanding Land Trusts
• Forming a Land Trust
• Structuring Partnerships
• Asset Protection
• Entity Structuring
• When to use a Wrap Mortgage
• Buying and Structuring Notes
• Buying Tax Liens in Georgia
• Using 1031’s
• Property Tax Appeal Process in Georgia 1
• Property Tax Appeal Process in Georgia 2
  

Financing – 6 Hours

• No/Low Money down techniques   
  
• What new Investors need to know    
  
• Investing in Multi-family 
  
• Financing Mobile Home Parks and multi-family
  
• Using your IRA to invest in Real Estate 1   
  
• Using your IRA to invest in Real Estate 2
  

Property Management – 4 Hours

• Tenant Screening Tips/Techniques    
• Eviction Process in Georgia
• Property Management Techniques    
• Evaluating a Property Manager

Purchasing – 2 Hours

• HUD Foreclosures & REO Addendums
• Using Realtors in your Business   

Appraisal – 2 Hours

• Topic: Residential appraisal practices 1
• Topic: Residential appraisal practices 2

Marketing – 2 Hours

• Writing effective marketing pieces

Tax Law – 2 Hours

• Tax Planning, Update on Tax Laws 1        
  
• Tax Planning, Update on Tax Laws 2   

Insurance – 2 Hours

• Insuring Your Investment Property     
• Liability Insurance Coverage        

Environmental – 2 Hours

• Mold/Lead Paint/Asbestos/Radon 1
• Mold/Lead Paint/Asbestos/Radon 2

These classes will be rotated on at least a 2 year basis between all of our teaching venues including our PHP 1st Thursday of the month plus our main meetings, focus groups, subgroups and outside events.  Registration will open soon so watch your email.  If you are not sure you are still on our email list, sign up on the right side of this page.

Click on this link for
upcoming meeting information!

Click here to find out about North Metro REIA’s
100% Money Back Membership Guarantee!
We will write you a check for a FULL REFUND.  NO QUESTIONS ASKED!

Click here to view our Member Benefits
Monetary benefits saving you many times the price of a membership
including a 2% Rebate on all Home Depot Purchases!

Click here for Membership Options
Memberships as low as $89 per year or $9.90 a month upon renewal!

 Click here for Current Meeting Information
Monthly Main Meeting the 2nd Saturday of every month Free to Members!

New PHP 1st Thursday Evening Meeting
Every Month Free To Members!
More Free Education for Members to
increase your knowledge and abilities!