Today is an especially GREAT day to be above ground!
My kids came by to see me...
My Grandbabies are getting ready for an Easter Egg hunt...
The Braves are playing pretty good baseball..
The final round of the Masters is about to come on.. (Let's see if Tiger can make a charge!)
Have a neice and her new 3 month old baby, (that we haven't see) on their way to visit..
Life is good in Charleston!
I am as happy as a hog in mud.
Hope you enjoyed your Easter weekend as much as I did!
Some of us have trouble remembering what got for a Christmas gift :)
so, I am not be surprised if a lot of folks will recall back in
October 2008, when Presidential candidate Barack Obama called for a
"90 Day Moratorium on Foreclosures" http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27163985/
Obama's plan was that banks who participated in the $700 billion Wall Street
bailout plan would "temprarily postpone foreclosures for families making good-faith
efforts to pay their mortgage.
"We need to give people the breathing room they need to get back on their feet,"
he said, adding that families living beyond their means share some of the
responsibility.
Why am I bringing this up?
Because the "90 Day Moratorium" is over!
Huh?
That's right...the "band-aid" is about to come off and I am afraid that what we are about to see
is going to be really ugly!
Hopefully, homeowners across the country used this "breathing room to get back on their feet"
but the reality is, with the penalities, interest, attorney fees etc. that Lenders have added on
in the past 90 days, it was just too big a load and they most likely couldn't catch up.
Locally, in Charleston, South Carolina, we have 259 families and homes that range from
$21,953.44 to $2,330,872.96 and are scheduled to be auctioned starting on April 1st, 2009!
Where will they live?
How long will these 259 additional properties sit on the market
(a market that is only selling 4% of it's inventory each month?)
How will the reduced prices of these foreclosures affect the rest of the market?
Ouch!
Mr. President, "May we have another band-aid?"
Unless you have been living in a cave, you know who Paris Hilton is...
but what you may not know, is how her family became so filthy rich.
Towards the end of the Great Depression, Conrad Hilton, Paris'
Great Grandfather bought up many hotels that were in or on the edge
of foreclosure...for dimes on the dollar!
When the economy recovered, and business travel boomed...
Conrad Hilton became one of the wealthiest men in America.
All around him, other investors bought all kinds of real estate
and got rich when they re-sold..
(They bought very, very low, and sold very, very high)
The same market factors that allowed Conrad Hilton to
lock in massive wealth are available now in today's real estate
market.
It has been estimated that as many as 66,000 homes are
being foreclosed upon every month...and this current real
estate market is creating massive equities for home buyers who
capitalize on real estate depressed prices...
In other words, this foreclosure "crisis" could be your opportunity
of a life time!
If you'd like to learn more about how you can receive a FREE list of local bank foreclosure,
HUD, estate sales and other distressed properties, we'd like to invite you to attend our
call our real estate information center at 1-800-896-0402 and leave a message with your
mailing address or you can attend our upcoming Foreclosure Seminar.
To reserve your seat, just call Toll FREE 1-800-896-0402.
You might not want to be the next Conrad Hilton...
but if you do nothing else but buy a home for your family to live in
you can save thousands of dollars!
With the news that defending two-time Cashflow Champion, David Ravnikar would not be on hand to defend his title, speculation has begun on who would take over the prestigous crown...
Will John Hill be able to win his second title?
Can former champ Tim Dorst overcome Valerie Singley and James Harrison?
Or will we crown a new champion?
Cashflow 101 is an educational tool in board game format designed by Robert Kiyosaki (author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad, which aims to teach the players concepts of investing by having their money work for them ...instead of working for their money.
There are two stages to the game. In the first, "the rat race", the player aims to raise his or her character's passive income level to where it exceeds the character's expenses. The winner is determined in the second stage, "the fast track". To win, a player must get his or her character to buy their "dream" or accumulate an additional $50,000 in monthly cash flow.
Would you like to learn how to get out of the Rat Race?
Come join us on March 31st and see who the best Cashflow player in Charleston is!
Guests are welcome ~ Sign in/dinner starts at 5:30... Game starts at 6 PM.
Hope you can join us!
To R.S.V.P. visit www.charlestonrei.com
Please join me in welcoming Frank Donatelli to the Active Rain family!
Frank is a Property & Casualty agent with Christian-Co Insurance Agency in Charleston.
In the Coastal areas of South Carolina, a good Property & Casualty agent is an important
part of your team...so, if you have a question about Homeowners Insurance
(or Renter's coverage) , or the next time you are asked for a reliable, dependable
local Charleston Insurance Agent who can provide great service at an affordable price,
I humbly ask you to remember the name, "Frank Donatelli"
I appreciate him...you will too!
Bobby Wallace
Charleston Real Estate Investor's Association
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Investors, Property Managers, Realtors, Rehabbers, Contractors, Wholesalers, Appraisers, Stagers, Home Inspectors, Mortgage Lenders, etc. are members of this mastermind group..why aren't you a member?
If you are looking for "Like Minded" people.. this is the place! Charleston Real Estate Investor's Association can help you learn more, earn more, and have more fun doing it
Charleston Real Estate Investor's Association is a group of real estate investors from throughout the tri-county area who meet on a regular basis to share information, leads and contacts, and to help each other learn more about real estate investing through bi-monthly educational meetings, subgroup meetings and other events to maximize their success.
Whether you are just starting out in real estate investing, or are working on your hundredth deal, Charleston Real Estate Investor's Association can help you learn more, earn more, and have more fun doing it.
How can our group help you?
Specifically intended for the Novice to Highly-skilled "Full-Time" Real Estate Investor, meet and collaborate with Investors facing the same challenges and goals as you.
No Infomercials here - listen to our Inner Circle Members discuss the "real" realities of Real Estate Investing including:
* How to build a buyers list; how to build a seller's list; build a "Team".
* Goal Setting System that is realistic & achievable
* Marketing (signs, ads,etc,) "How" to get the Deals!
* Masterminding one-on-one with other successful members
* Mortgage resources (Lenders, Hard money lenders, Private money
* Property Management ) How to start-who can help.
* Finding carpet Cleaners, plumbers, electricians, and other tradesmen
* Pre-foreclosures, Foreclosures, & Short Sales
* Experts & connections that you will need
* Rehabbing, and many other burning topics members may have.
We're a small group that concentrates on providing education and resources that are specific to each Real Estate Investor.
We are designed to give beginning and intermediate Investors extra attention regarding the how-to-do-it information that is frequently absent from the Real Estate Investor Guru courses.
We meet every month at the North Charleston Inn, 2934 W. Montaque, N. Charleston, SC 29418
Your first visit is FREE!
The Event Fee is $10.00 only for non-members.
We're dedicated to helping members get their Part-Time Investing Businesses to the next level with proven techniques.
Get started today and discover local resources that are specifically designed to skyrocket your Real Estate Investing business... and how you can become a part of our growing membership.
For details on our next meeting call today!
Call Charleston Real Estate Investors Association today (843) 200-5617
And did I mention...We Play Cash Flow 101 Every Month!
We also offer High-Value Master mind Groups that are specifically designed to provide Part-Time Investors who hold day jobs:
1. One-On-One Mentoring to Help Pull You Forward Toward Your Goals
2. Learning & Application of Investing Strategies Designed for the Time-Limited
3. Friendly Accountability & Encouragement
4. A Mastermind Group Experience: Creative Thinking Multiplied
5. Peer Advisory Sounding Boards
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Are These Folks Your Market?
* Real Estate Investors
* Property Managers
* Rehabbers
* Wholesalers
* Realtors
* Contractors
* Mortgage Lenders
* Attorneys
* Appraisers
* Home Stagers
* Builders
* Landlords
* Home Inspectors
* Electricians, plumbers, etc.
If you have a service or product that is used by Builders, Contractors, Investors, Realtors, Property Mgrs. or anyone in the housing or rental property business, you owe it to yourself and your business to learn more about Charleston Real Estate Investor's Association.
We can showcase your business in front of a captive, buying audience, week after week, month after month...
Charleston Real Estate Investor's Association is the largest Real Estate Club within 100 miles; we currently have a average monthly attendance of 225 or more and a newsletter that reaches 10,250+ professionals and growing.
Charleston Real Estate Investor's Association has several flexible advertising plans for any budget.
Contact Bobby Wallace, club President, at 843-200-5617 for more information on how you can reach a lucrative, untapped, "niche". Local Group Meetings -Specifically intended for the Novice to Highly-skilled "Full-Time" Real Estate Investor, meet and collaborate with Investors facing the same challenges and goals as you.
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TESTIMONIALS:
"You can choose to spend lots (and LOTS) of money attending seminar after seminar and just learn a very small piece of the game of real estate investing and hope not to make too many mistakes as you try to implement that learning on your own. OR, you can join this group and learn from the many, many investors that have been there, done it, sometimes made mistakes, learned how to do it right and are still doing it NOW and are ALL more than willing to give encouragement and advice to anyone who asks for it. "
Karen Rapchick
"If you want to build your investment team and learn some insights to avoid some common pitfalls, this is the place. "
Patrick Riddle
"Whether you have been a real estate investor for 30 years or have just started, this group will help you. It is a place where like minded individuals come together to share and learn. We learn every week what people pay thousands for at the seminars"
Joey Polter
"Half the people in the room are real players, not posers. That may be the biggest percentage of any Real Estate meeting of any kind I've ever been to."
Marshall D.
"The networking opportunity ALONE would be reason enough to join this group. As someone who has spent my whole career in sales, I realize the value of networking with others in the business community. To be able to share thoughts and ideas with other like-minded people in the same industry is a great resource."
Jerry B.
"If you're looking for THE network in town then this is the group for you. After today's meeting I've decided to become a full-fledged member. "
Michael Bentley
"This group will easily give you everything you put into it and then some. Every time I miss a meeting, I am scorned by my fellow investor/friends due to the fact that I missed out on so much. I know this is the truth because everytime I go, I learn so much."
Sean
"People should join this group because the sheer amount of accumulated wisdom and shared knowledge, an investor can benefit from is definitely worth the cost of membership."
Tim Cox
"If you?re truly serious about RE investing, you have to get connected with local knowledge. This is your place to do it. "
Chris Lathbury
"If you want local information that pertains to and effects your real estate business without someone pitching their product and giving you "pieces of the puzzle", then this is the place for you. Help others to help yourself! "
Rodney Rogers
"Lots of people willing to share their knowledge if you are willing to share some of yours. The members really do want to help YOU!!!!! "
Brian O'Shea
"The value of these speakers is worth the investment of becoming a member in this group!"
Lisa Richart
"Where can you find "Like minded" people sharing their ideas and experiences... that will help you without looking for anything in return.. who will respect you and want to build a relationship with you based on trust.. and most importantly, will support you, your dreams, aspirations & goals... without being afraid that you are taking "food out of their mouths" .. The answer is: Charleston Real Estate Investor's Association Studies have shown that your annual income will be fairly close to the six (6) people you socialize/work/interact with...so,if you want your income to increase, you might want to hang around with some of these guys! Whether you are just starting out in real estate investing, or are working on your hundredth deal, Charleston REIA can help you learn more, earn more, and have more fun doing it."
Bobby Wallace
"Perhaps you have heard the saying "Iron Sharpens Iron" then in the world of real estate investing the CREIA is loaded with IRON. If you are serious about developing an investment portfolio and sharpening your skills come and feel the energy of a room filled with knowledgeable, positive investors willing to share and assist others on their way to success. It's the place to be every other Tuesday Evening to hear others thoughts, insights and ways of accomplishing their goals that may enhance your approach and expedite your success."
Lillie & Antonio Jefferson
"As a new investor I would highly recommend anyone who is serious about living a life of financial freedom to join the Meetup group. I believe that each member brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in which new investors and those who have been investing for a while can learn from. It is such a great feeling to know that I am apart of a group who cares about seeing me reach my financial goals."
Tammy H.
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