If you get excited when you look at houses like this....
...you might want to visit our local Rehabber's "Support" Group!
John & Patty Hill, moderators for our March meeting, will go over money saving tips, ideas, and
strategies that will help you save money on your next project, whether it is a $30,000 rehab
or a $200 around-the-house-spring-time-project.
This month's special guest will be Jim Clark of Environmental Services & Solutions, who will be
talking about MOLD and how it can destroy your profit margin in you are not careful.
Environmental Solutions and Service (ESS) is a full service indoor environmental consultant
company with certified indoor environmentalist on staff. We specialize in Air Conditioning
Maintenance and Indoor Air Quality Management, in commercial and residential markets.
If you have mold questions...bring them;
If you "don't know -what you don't know", you might want to come learn from other investors who have experienced mold issues...and learn how/what they did so that "WHEN" not if, but when it happens to you, you'll be prepared.
Registration/dinner starts at 5:30 PM ~
Meeting starts at 6 PM SHARP!
PLEASE RSVP So that we can let the restaurant know. http://www.charlestonrei.com
Dues Paying Members Only - No Guests! If you have questions, call 843-200-5617.
Hope to see you there!
P.S. If you see something that looks like this...don't get too excited...calm down & just give us a call!
The Charleston Real Estate Investors Association is proud to announce that one of the most important
political figures in South Carolina, North Charleston's Mayor Keith Summey will be speaking to our
Mastermind Members on March 17th, 2009!
Members will be able to ask questions about public safety, the continued revitalization of the Navy base, the development of Oak Terrace Preserve, the Mixon
Avenue Project, Riverfront Park, Housing & Community Development, or anything else about North Charleston.
If you have never met Mayor Summey, upclose & personal, this would be a great opportunity to see how his economic vision and leadership has has allowed the North Charleston City staff from 500 employees in 1994 to 1001 in 2008!
Please send your questions in to us prior to the meeting so that we can make sure that they are addressed.
This is a "Mastermind Members Only Meeting"
Sorry, Absolutely No Guests Allowed
Register at http://www.charleston...
Date: March 17th, 2009
Event Start Time: 6:00 pm
Event End Time: 8:00 pm
Location: The North Charleston Inn, 2934 Montaque Ave. N. Charleston, SC. 29418
Rent or Rent - To - Own, Bad Credit "OK"
Who else wants to own a nice 3 bed, 2 bath, 1350 sq. ft. Summerville home (garage converted to office, family room, 4th bedroom?) fenced back yard; next door to school?
This home is in move in condition. I am offering this home as rent or Rent-To-Own. Flexible with down payment, monthly payment, and terms.
Will take cars, boats, mobile homes, travel trailer, etc as down payment (as long as it doesn't eat!) Make me an offer. For additional information, call 1-888-461-8070
Due to the current economy and enormously high foreclosure rate right now, short sales has been a topic of great discussion over the past two years.
Nationally recognized as an expert in the ever-changing short sale process, David Oswald, will be the guest speaker at the Charleston Real Estate Investor's Association March 3rd 2009 meeting. The location for the meeting will be at The North Charleston Inn, 2934 Montague Ave. N. Charleston, SC.29406.
"David Oswald is considered to be one of the top experts in the nation on the subject of foreclosure and short sales, " said Bobby Wallace, Association President, "David has trained many Realtors, Investors, and Mortgage professionals throughout the country on how to help homeowners out of these tough situations and we are excited about having him share his knowledge, experience, and system with our members here in Charleston.
This is an "Open"meeting and guests are welcomed.
Please R.S.V.P. at at http://www.charlestonrei.com
Event Date: March 3rd, 2009
Event Start Time: 5:30 pm Event End Time: 8:00 pm
Location: The North Charleston Inn, 2934 Montaque Ave. N. Charleston, SC 29418
This event is FREE for 1st time visitors
To reserve a seat call 843-200-5617 or email: charlestonreia@gmail.com
Do you use signs to market your business or service?
You know the kind that I am talking about; the bright yellow signs that are nailed to telephone poles, or trees or are stuck in the ground near high traffic areas.
Investors called them 'Bandit Signs" or "Snipe Signs"
Several years ago, when I first began investing in real estate, I had a friend that ordered 500 of these signs every month to "get-the-word-out" as he says, about his business; when I asked him, "Why 500?" he replied, "Because "They" keep taking them down!"
He never could explain exactly who "They" were.
I accused him of being paranoid :)
I was naive; a "babe-in-the-woods"; I didn't know then what I know now!
So, for all you paranoid Charleston "We Buy Houses "Investors, "Avoid Foreclosure" Mortgage people, Realtors with "Open Houses" or plumbers, lawn care guys, roofers, junk dealers, personal trainers, phychics, or MLM vitamin and supplement folks, who think that your jealous competitors keep ripping off your signs...not only are you correct, but you have an even more dangerous threat that you may not be aware of!
The City of Charleston.
If you are one of the thousands of Charleston entrepreneurs who have read Jay Conrad Levinson's classic,
"Guerrrila Marketing" http://www.gmarketing.com/ and depend on signs like these to drive
prospective customers to your website or make your telephone ring...before you re-order
another trunk-load of signs, you might be interested in knowing that the City of Charleston
may have just become the biggest reason that your signs are disppearing!
Beginning February 17, 2009, City of Charleston code enforcement officers focused their efforts on
enforcing the City ordinance that prohibits illegally posted temporary signs. (See article below)
http://www.wscfm.com/cc-common/news/sections/newsarticle.html?feed=124237&article=5047528
Apparently, City staff regularly receives complaints on this issue from citizens, visitors to the city and commercial sources.
Earlier this year, Charleston County Code Enforcement expert Brandon White spoke to our Charleston Real Estate Association members about the problem the of "Snipe Signs" or "Bandit Signs" that are generally tacked or nailed to telephone and light poles around the city and warned of the "consequences".
So, if you have been cruising around late at night or early in the morning, strategically placing signs on street corners, in the median of the road, etc. and notice that your signs are disappearing faster than you can get them out, pray that it is your competitors that are stealing them...
Why?
Because, if your "scaricity-thinking-paranoid" competitors pulled them up, it only cost you around $3.50 (plus your time & gas);
if a code enforcement officer has them, it could cost you a possible fine of $250 per sign!
P.S. This is not to be confused with the "Bubble Gum Poles" that our roughly 4 million tourists and 26,000 students in downtown Charleston create each year.
P.P.S. Wonder how much the fine is for taking bubble gum out of your mouth (ugh) and leaving it on a pole in the Holy City?
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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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