Asset Protection: What you Must Know about Lawsuits and Taxes
REINtn Rehab 2012

Over the next month or so many changes will occur on this site.
The goal is to improve the site after some time of gathering information about what people want from REINtn. If you want your voice heard, go ahead and fill out the contact forum, comment here, or suggest something on our UserVoice.
We are turning off some stuff in preparation for major upgrades. If you are missing something ask with the contact forum.
Rehab Goal:
Support Real Estate Investors by having a site that provides information, and helps people get to know our wonderful group.
Grow Your Network – Volunteer at REIN
Like any association, REIN needs volunteers. You, as a member, can “become the face of REIN” when you volunteer. You'll stand out in the crowd and meet people you may not otherwise get to meet.
- Host/Hostesses -Being a welcoming presence, checking in members and guests, answering questions, giving directions or making a memorable first impression w/ guests
- Logistics -Setting up the meeting area, placing directional signs, moving equipment
- Phone Calls -Calling new members and visitors, welcoming them to REIN, answering questions and providing a personal touch. How’s this for an opportunity to make new contacts and friends?
- Security - Monitoring meetings to ensure only members and guests are admitted. Ensure that at the General Meeting that all entry doors are locked (except the main one) from the outside and that no one is allowed access without first checking in.
- Recognition & Rewards -Help with internal programs to motivate and reward members.
- Marketing - Do you have a knack for putting your best foot forward? Can you sell ice to Eskimos? Do you want to learn from some of the best in this area?
a. Social Media – Do you tweet? Is Facebook your life? You can learn and become skilled in this cutting edge media.
b. Craigslist & Meetup – Are you good with the internet? Learn how to effectively manage Craigslist & Meetup ads, reposting and creating announcements of weekly REIN events... (A priceless skill for your real estate investing business!)
- Promotions - What other ways can we recruit new members and get our name into the community? Strong real estate associations create a healthy investing environment.
- Publishing - Your help is needed with the monthly newsletter. Do you have tips and tricks that could benefit other members? Have you seen a good article we could use (with permission from the author)? Are you good with layout and design? Can you proofread like a pro?
- Teaching - Are you a builder, electrician, landlord, etc. or perhaps you know someone you can recommend? We need skilled individuals willing to lead classes for our members in the REIN Education Center.
- Subgroup Leaders - Would you like to be able to run a group in your area of interest?
Your help is wanted and needed! Please consider how you can best use your talents then fill out the contact forum today.
Eddie Speed to Speak at January 2012 Meeting
Eddie Speed has dedicated his professional life to the specialty of seller financing. Having purchased more than 30,000 notes, he knows a lot about seller financing. Eddie has brokered more notes than any other individual in the business. His knowledge, experience and insights are unsurpassed in this industry.
Eddie’s business experience ranges from running a successful two-person shop to operating a company with more than 50 employees. Over the years, he has introduced innovative ideas and strategies that have altered the way the industry operates today.
While purchasing seller-financed notes from real estate investors, Eddie recognized a serious need and growing demand for seller-financing instruction. As a result, he began training and mentoring these professionals on how to create the highest quality notes. He has developed a variety of training opportunities for note professionals, as well.
Attend the January monthly meeting and learn how to: find quality note owners, market efficiently, negotiate effectively, and finalizing transactions.
Mark your calendars now to attend Eddie’s educational yet highly entertaining presentation on Monday, January 9 at 7:15pm in the Swang Business Center on the campus of Lipscomb University. 
Managing Rentals: Hear all about It @ November’s main meeting
Pros Speak Out on The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Join us Monday, November 14, 2011 when seasoned property managers give us the low-down on today's rental market.
Harold Plemons has managed property for over 25 years. He owns 12 units of his own and manages 70 for other owners. Harold has a wealth of experience with government agencies, such as Section 8, that provide incentives to landlords for renting to certain types of renters. Harold leads REIN's Landlording Subgroup.
Mark Hill, of Tandem Realty, manages 400 units across Middle Tennessee. Mark uses technology and a non-traditional management structure to cover so much effectively. Mark is active with REIN's Government Affairs Committee.
If you don't yet know these men personally, you should. There's very little in the World of Landlording they haven't seen. And, they know the latest rule changes on tenant check-out inspections... that can keep you out of $$ trouble.
BONUS - Get your hardest property management questions answered during this Panel Discussion.
WHAT: REIN General Meeting
WHEN: Monday, November 14, 2011 - 7:15 pm to 9 pm
WHERE: Room 108 ofSwangBusinessCenteratLipscombUniversity, 3901 Granny White Pike,Nashville
WHO: YOU! and anyone you know with interest in rentals, landlording, long-term, passive income, and how to get started in real estate investing.
WHY: Your Net Worth may need some improvement - rentals can be the way!
Come early. Stay late! Don't miss it!
Scott Meyer to Speak at October Main Meeting
Come hear one of the nation’s leading self storage investor/educator.
Scott Meyer travels the country revealing why self storage has become
the hottest sector in commercial real estate over the past 30 years
as the little known “stepchild” of the commercial real estate industry.
Scott will share share how he built a $10,700 positive monthly cash
flow in real estate without the hassles of tenants, Toilets, and Trash.
He'll also share the reasons why Self Storage has been the hottest
sector in Commercial Real Estate in this economy, as it has been
for over the past 30 years.
Make plans *now* to learn more on Monday, Oct. 10 at Lipscomb
University. For more information please visit www.reintn.org/selfstorage.
Fall Homes Tour – September 17, 2011
This Homes Tour format will be new and exciting!
On this tour we will be seeing two REIN members’ projects and two MLS listed homes. After we review the homes, we will return to the REIN Education Center for lunch, provided by Corporate Sponsor Ron Greenfield with HomeLending Source. As an added bonus at this Homes Tour, Britnie Turner has agreed to review the two MLS listed properties on the tour. Take good notes on the tour and be ready to discuss your observations and your fellow members’ observations as well.
This will be the perfect opportunity to learn what is working in the current real estate market and what is not. You will have an opportunity to see the nuts and bolts (as well as the dollars and cents) while talking to the presenting investors about their projects.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, Sept. 17. We will meet at the REIN Education Center and carpool to
the various homes.
Cost:
$15 for REIN members,
$20 for guests if you reserve by Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011.
On or after Sept. 16 the fee will be $20 for members and $25 for guests.
[ Register Now ]
Ask The Expert Investor – September 12
Is that smelly house you’re looking at a deal? What about that vacant condo on 12th? Wouldn’t it be great to
learn how others size up a deal in today’s market?

Get to the next REIN General Meeting and learn from three experienced members as they share the good, the
bad, and the ugly of deciding whether a given real estate deal will work. Bring yourself and your significant
other, and invite a non-member friend or two to this fountain of real estate knowledge.
Come and learn these insights:
- what goals these experts have for their investing
- when a deal is really a deal for them
- when a deal is NOT a deal - and running away is the best thing they do
- if your contractor having worker’s comp insurance really matters
- when the price is right
- where three seasoned players get their money to do their deals
- what they know (that you don’t know) about the market today
Hear Robert Shemin share the 7 Keys to MAKING YOUR FORTUNE August 8th
Robert Shemin, CNN, FOX, MSNBC, and NPR wealth and real estate expert and author of 13 Best Selling books, has agreed to show you what will make you a fortune in today’s market.
Shemin will reveal:
Key 1. How to set your business up for profit.
1. All the ways to find motivated sellers (Robert has 53)
2. How to find motivated buyers
3. Finding money and the secrets of capital Accumulation
Key 2. The best way to make more money: Negotiate, negotiate, negotiate!!
a) The four levels of the emotional mind.
b) How to find the seller’s pain and fix it.
c) Advanced two-step negotiating.
Key 3. How to locate obtain multiple sources of money.
1. Banks 4. Money partners
2. Hard money 5. Self directed IRAs
3. Owner’s terms 6. Lease with an option
Key 4. How to vertically integrate your profits
1. Real estate 2. Mortgages 3. Money Brokering 4. Repairs 5. Other activities
Key 5. Advanced property management
a) All aspect of finding and managing tenants. b) How to deal with repairs
Key 6. Seeing your goals for a perfect day of work and play
Building your business and creating a Success Blue Print
Key 7. Your success plan for the next 45 days
Beginners, intermediate investors, advanced investors!
Robert has spoken to over 1 million people so if you want to triple your income and finally learn the secrets of super successful millionaires, this is a must attend event. He speaks to crowds of 20,000‐30,000 people and shares the stage with Donald Trump, Anthony Robbins, Robert Kiyosaki and Suze Orman.
For additional information or to register as a guest, please visit: www.reintn.org/shemin.
August 8 Monthly Meeting @ Lipscomb University
3901 Granny White Pike
Nashville, TN 37204
Beat the Heat at REIN’s July meeting….
Networking and Deal Making at the REIN Education Center
Many REIN Members take the Winter months off to rest, relax, and refinance. But in July.... LOOK OUT! REIN Members are BUSY finding, fixing, flipping, leasing, optioning, and selling deals.
Now is your chance to tell about yours and hear about theirs!
Make your plans now to join us at REIN's General Monthly Meeting on Monday, July 11th, 2011 from 6 pm to 9 pm at the REIN Education Center.
Here's the plan for this Special Event:
6:00 to 6:45 pm Informal Networking and Dinner on your Own - feel free to bring your dinner to the meeting
Visit www.REINtn.org/food to see nearby food choices.
6:45 to 7:15 pm Deal or No Deal - Open Mic Style
Bring your best sales pitch to this! Raise your hand and have 30 seconds to tell the crowd what real estate deals you want to buy or sell. Or that you have or need money. Rules: keep it clean, keep it short, and keep it about your real estate needs or wants.
7:15 to 8:30 pm Q & A - Roundtable Style
Long-time REIN Members know this as the original Table Topics part of our meetings from years ago. Each table will have a topic for discussion. Rentals, rehabbing, lease options, wholesaling, and so on. Choose your table and stay as long as you want. Hop up quietly and move to another table as you wish.
8:30 to 9 pm Q & A and Informal Networking (or head home to relieve the babysitter)
9 pm Depart for home or your "Meeting After the Meeting"
Don't forget to bring your business cards and buy and sell flyers to this meeting at the REIN Education Center, 2416 Music Valley Drive #151, Nashville, TN 37214.
* Please make note of the location change for this General Monthly Meeting ONLY.
What about Lipscomb? Lipscomb University is our regular monthly meeting place, but they have a big, annual conference that week that prevents us from meeting at Lipscomb in July. We will be back at Lipscomb as usual for a massive August 8th meeting.
