We are devoted to helping our members learn, grow, and prosper as real estate investors.Self-Storage as an Investment Strategy – WIN – Nashville – TONIGHT, February 22; Networking 6:15pm, Program at 6:30pm
Monday night’s WIN speaker will travel from Memphis to provide this great information on a unique commercial investment type--Self-Storage! Come learn with the rest of us as we hear about:
Self-Storage as an Investment Strategy
Real estate investing covers a wide range of property types as investment opportunities. As many of our members are interested in commercial real estate as a vehicle to building wealth, our speaker this month is:
Anne Williams, 2009-10 President & Co-Founder
Tennessee Self-Storage Association
Ms. Williams will share her knowledge of this specific investment type, as both a real estate broker and her previous hands-on experience working in that industry. This professional has been involved in the storage industry since 2000 working as a district manager for Storage USA/Extra Space Storage and most currently as a self-storage investment broker for Marcus & Millichap. She co-founded the TNSSA, served as Vice-President in 2008, President in 2009 and is currently serving as Treasurer.
This promises to be a very informative meeting. ALL REIN members are welcome—yes, guys, this means you may come, too!
As I mentioned, our presenter will travel from Memphis to share her extensive knowledge. Please support this special program of particular interest to those considering commercial real estate acquisitions.
Coffee will be provided, as usual, along with other treats contributed by our members. Would you like to volunteer to bring bottled water or light refreshments/snacks? If so, please respond to Jaci Ward, Ph.D. call (615) 519-6835.
As usual, WIN meetings are held at the REIN Education Center on Music Valley Drive.
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
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.
Nashville May Monthly Meeting Summary – May 10th @ REIN Ed Center
Due to the flooding, this meeting has been altered to a new location & change in program.
LOCATION: REIN Education Center - 2416 Music Valley Drive, Suite 151, Nashville, TN 37214 [map]
SIG [4:15p]
Investing Across State Lines - Kenneth Kraft
As many investors grow, they begin to look in other markets. The geography of Tennessee and the proximity of other states to the Middle Tennessee area make it very likely that you will invest in another state before you in one of the other major markets of Tennessee. Kenneth will speak on this topic many are contemplating today.
Table Topics [5:30p]
Government Affairs - Mark Hill and Andy Neuman
Mark & Andy will share their knowledge on a new law that will affect all landlords. Lead paint has been an issue for years and the government is now trying to solve this problem. These men will explain how this government regulation will affect landlords, rehabbers and flippers for replacement windows in the future.
Protecting Insurance Coverage Immediately After a Disaster - Rob Dodson, attorney
Property owners sustaining losses resulting from the unprecedented recent rains in Tennessee may have insurance coverage available to respond to some or all of their losses. Rob will share the steps to conserve and protect your insurance coverage.
Main Presentation [7:00p]
Ask The Expert - bring questions to asked seasoned investors.
This will be a time where you can ask questions of seasoned investors, life members of REIN, and other experts in their field.
FOOD - there are several local resultants in the immediate area including:
- Cracker Barrel (615) 883-5440
- Bob Evans (615) 889-9266 [menu]
- Mc Donald
- Santa Fe Cattle Co (615) 885-7852 [menu]
- [more]
No food will be available for purchase at the meeting, we encourage you to pick up food on the way, or during the break.
Than Merrill
Than will *not* be presenting at this meeting, we will attempt to reschedule him for later this year.
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!
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
Nashville April Monthly Meeting Summary
Main Presentation: [7:00p]
An A-to-Z Guide to Getting $$$ from Bad Tenants
Join us Monday evening, April 12, 2010, to learn the ins and outs of how to deal with every Landlord's fear: the deadbeat tenant.
This month's General Meeting Presentation will feature two Metro General Sessions Judges and a Real Estate and Collections Attorney.
Have a question you would like asked? Post it in the comment section.
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Table Topics: [5:45p]
- How to Find Deals in Today’s Real Estate Market – Robert Mohon
- How to Manage the Rehab Process – Bob Potter
- How to Make the Web Work for You – Bianca Basch
- The A-Z Process for Leasing – John Ehlers
Seasoned Investor Group: [4:15p]
The Market is GREAT!
Ray West of Rayburn West Financial Services will give us a summary of what happened over the past year to get us to where we are.
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The Market is GREAT! – Ray West – Nashville SIG – April 12th
The real estate market continues to be full of uncertainties and vastly different predictions but one market is performing very well, the stock market.
From 7,100 in March of 2009 the Dow Jones Industrial Average has made drastic gains towards 11,000.
How did this happen?
How did I miss it?
What is going to happen?
Ray West of Rayburn West Financial Services will give us a summary of what happened over the past year to get us to where we are. Then he’ll share some of the thoughts and opinions of some the leading market analysts along with his vision of what the future holds.
Presenter: Ray West
Start Time: 4:15 pm
Date: Monday 04-12
Location: Al Menah Shriners Center
Nashville April Monthly Meeting Summary
Home Tour – Nashville – May 22nd
The next Rehab Homes Tour is scheduled for Saturday, May 22, 2010 and will be hosted by Dale Hire, a REIN life member and past REIN President who will share his years of successful real estate investing experience with those on the bus.
Limited seats - make your reservation here and now.
More info to be added.
Turn Key Marketing System for Real Estate Investors – Than Merrill – Nashville Main Presentation – delayed
NOTE: Due to the flooding, this meeting will be altered – [more info]
The flooding of Nashville has caused the normal meeting location of this meeting to be used as a shelter for flood victims.
We have had to change locations, programs, and expect a lower attendance this month. Thus Than will not be at the meeting, and we will attempt to reschedule him for later this year.
Star of A&E television’s popular show “Flip This House”, Than Merrill, is coming to REIN Monday, May 10th.
Than Merrill is one of the most respected and successful real estate marketers in the nation. He and his team buy 9 to 10 properties every month. In the past five years he has bought and sold over 350 properties nationwide.
The key to his students’ rapid success is the turn key marketing and business systems he has developed which generate leads from both buyers and sellers.
Than’s systems are some of the most advanced in the industry.
What Than will Cover at the May 10th Event
- The top 5 best ways to find deals at 40 – 65 cents on the dollar in the next 30 days
- “Done for you” marketing strategies you can put to use right away
- How to attract boatloads of qualified buyers with great credit score in today’s market
- The top strategies for finding buyers on the internet for FREE
- What marketing strategies work and what strategies are a waste of time
- How to pre-screen all your leads and evaluate deals in 10 minutes or less
- How to build a business that will literally run itself
- Cutting edge technology you can use to match buyers with sellers
- See a demo of the software you must use that will run your whole real estate business
PLUS…
- Learn how to find deals 30% to 60% below market value on properties in your area. You won’t believe how easy it is!
- How to find qualified buyers
- The 3 things you ABSOLUTELY must know to get your properties sold
- Learn how to automate all of your marketing and lead generation efforts
You Should Attend This Event If…
- You are looking for a system to buy and sell real estate
- You want to profit from the foreclosure boom
- You are looking for a way to build wealth using limited capital
- You’re interested in a system to find buyers and get properties sold at lightning speed
- You want to learn how to profit in one of the best buyers’ markets in history
- You need to learn how to buy distressed property for literally pennies on the dollar
About Than Merrill
Than Merrill is a graduate of Yale University and a former NFL football player. After a successful college football career, he played two years with the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers before moving into real estate development. Than is a national speaker and has shared the platform with some of the top speakers in the country including Donald Trump, Tony Robbins and Robert Kiyosaki.
NOTE: Due to the flooding, this meeting will be altered – [more info]
Nashville May Monthly Meeting Summary
Financial Management & Bookkeeping Class – Nashville – April 20
Keeping up to date, detailed financial records is vital to your real estate business. Not only for your information, but for tax returns as well. This class will teach you how to keep detailed records and create financial statements including Income and Balance Sheets, Cash Flow, etc. With emphasis on understanding the information they provide, and information that lenders want to see. You will also learn how to analyze your investing performance over time.
Ginny Pitts is a pro at record keeping. She and her husband, Greg, have been in this business for many years and she knows the ins and outs of how to manage a business.
Presenter: Ginny Pitts
Start Time: 6:00 pm
Date: Tuesday 04/20
Location: REIN Education Center
2416 Music Valley Drive - Suite 151. , Nashville , TN 37214