Nashville May Monthly Meeting Summary
Main Speaker Than Merrill [7pm]
Than is the co-owner of the real estate company CT Homes and the real estate investing educational company FortuneBuilders Inc. He is featured in the A&E’s Flip This House … [wikipedia]
More info to come.
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.
Rutherford County Court: From the other side of the bench – Rutherford – March 1st
If you have, or are looking at having, rental property in Rutherford County you need to be at the Rutherford County REIN meeting on March 1st.
Lisa Bell, Law Clerk for Judge Brandon, will present her insights into dealing with the Court from the perspective of the court that handles all evictions in Rutherford County. Lisa Bell is an Attorney and has filled in for Judge Brandon as judge in the past.
Recently there have been some changes in the landlord laws in Rutherford County, and Lisa will present how the Court views the Landlord Tenant Act.
Presenter: Lisa Bell
Start Time: 6:30 p.m.
Date: Monday 03/01
Location: Keller Williams Office at 450 Saint Andrews Dr Murfreesboro, TN
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.
Register for Session
Presenter: Skip Heibert
Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
Date: Tuesday 02/23
Location: REIN Education Center, Nashville
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.