February 5, 2012

Can This Floor Plan be Saved? – Nashville – March 23rd

Sometimes your “great deal” comes with problems.

You might have an older home  that was built with “pass through” bedrooms, or, there is no washer/dryer hookups inside the house.

Your kitchen may be very small, but if you could just take out that wall between the kitchen and dining area, you could have a great open area giving the illusion of more space. There are all kinds of obsolete floor plans, even in newer homes.

There are many ways to improve, or change them to make them more functional and up to date, and at the same time add thousands to your property value. Greg is a life member of REIN and an expert at this kind of construction.

Your “eyesore” can become a “desirable property” when you just make a few changes.
You will learn valuable information in this class. Do not miss it!

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Presenter: Greg Pitts
Start Time: 6:00 pm
Date: Tuesday 03/23
Location:
REIN Education Center
2416 Music Valley Drive – Suite 151. , Nashville , TN   37214

REIN Home Tour – Nashville – February 27

Everyone tells me that the investment real estate market in Nashville has changed!  Should I change my approach?  If so, how?
 
Learn how several of your fellow REIN members are answering that question (AND MANY MORE) on the next REIN Homes Tour.

The REIN Homes Tours (RHT) are a long-standing REIN offering that are widely viewed by those attending as one of the most beneficial educational opportunities available to REIN members and guests.  It provides a unique, hands-on opportunity to visit and talk with several REIN members who are actually “making it happen” on a day-in, day-out basis with their properties in the Nashville area.  Best of all, this isn’t something you’ll see on television, it’s real, it’s what is happening, and it is what is happening here and now in the current market.        

Typically those on the tour will visit 6 – 7 properties that REIN members are currently renovating for rental or re-sale.  The Presenting Investors may have just purchased the property, the rehab may be partially complete or it can be ready to sell or rent.  An information sheet is available for each property that outlines the scope of the project, actual or anticipated costs, projected profits, suppliers and contractors utilized, and other relevant information. At each property, the Presenting Investor will make introductory comments about the property and then be available to answer follow-up questions.

Tour attendees are traditionally a mix of newer investors and others who have been involved in real estate for many years.  All REIN members, and their guests are invited and encouraged to attend but the number of seats on the tour are of course limited.  The networking opportunities that usually develop on a Rehab Homes Tour is another benefit received, particularly since many segments of the local market have noticeably (and for some dramatically) changed.  Come prepared for a fast-paced, information packed tour.  Questions are encouraged and, by the way, wear comfortable shoes. 

Advance tickets for the bus are only $15.00 for REIN members ($30.00 for guests) and can be purchased at the Tours committee table at the monthly meetings or on-line at the REIN via the new and improved REIN web site at www.reintn.org  by selecting this event on the list of scheduled events. (Note: If available, seats purchased the morning of tour will be priced at $18.00 for REIN members and $30.00 for guests.)

Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. at the REIN Educational Center, 2416 Music Valley Drive, #151 with the bus returning by 1:30 p.m.

Curb Appeal: How to Dress Up Your Property – Session – Nashville – February 23rd

If your property doesn't look "Magnificent!” from the street, it doesn't matter how good it looks on the inside. Your potential buyer will just drive on by and the first impression will also be the last! It doesn't have to cost a fortune to insure that your property is the "Best Looking Property on the Block". Make that first impression positive and it will be a lasting one. Join us to learn how.

Skip Heibert is a site planner and landscape architect with over 30 years experience in Middle Tennessee and the southeastern United States. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture in 1977 from the University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky. He is currently licensed to practice in 12 states and is a LEED Accredited Professional. He has provided design services for 185 residences since opening Heibert and Associates in 1991. His residential designs have been honored by the Tennessee Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects.

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Presenter: Skip Heibert
Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
Date: Tuesday 02/23
Location: REIN Education Center, Nashville

Real Estate and Small Business Taxes Class – Nashville – February 16th

This class is designed to cover taxes that relate to real estate investing and running a small business, and what expenses offset these taxes. Course content will include capital gains, depreciation and recapture, escalating tax rates, loss limits, carry forwards, sub contractor reporting, local and state taxes, Franchise & Excise taxes, etc. This is a Core class.

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Presenter: Saundra Lewis
Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
Date: Tuesday 02/16