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Uses and Benefits of Land Trusts ******************************************************************************************************** Real Estate Basics Meeting
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Tasha Snow has worked almost exclusively with Real Estate Investors by: Marketing homes on the internet Now is the best time to buy and she will show you how to "Break into Real Estate Today." |
How To Get Started in Real Estate With No Money/ No credit:
a. Bird Dog
b. Partner with a money source
c. Get your real estate sales license
d. Provide services for Investors
How To Get Started If I Have Some Money & Good Credit?
a. Wholesale
b. Rehab
c. Turnkey
d. Long term holds
Be sure to attend the August Real Estate Basic Meeting on Thursday, August 20, and hear Tasha Snow's presentation. She'll share relevant information that applies to today's real estate market.
When & Where
Thursday, August 20, 7;00 pm
DoubleTree Hotel, 4500 W. Cypress St, Tampa
Free to Members, Guests: $20
Call (813)
287-1515 to join in advance,
your name badge and new member packet will be ready for you !
Visit www.sreia.com & learn about SREIA !
General Meeting Tuesday August 4, 2009, 6:00 PM
General Meeting Speaker
Cut Your Property Taxes With Secrets From Jeff Smith
Never pay high and unfair property taxes again. Come to SREIA's General Meeting on Tuesday, August 4 and let Tampa investor Jeff Smith open your eyes to the world of winning property tax appeals.
Smith has won almost 88% of his property tax appeals the past 20 years. You can learn how to save up to $1,000 per investment property (and your own home) with his time-tested strategies.
SREIA meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug.4, at the DoubleTree Hotel, 4500 W. Cypress Street, Tampa. Arrive early to grab a good seat and receive a free bonus from Smith.
Smith taught his first "Beat the Tax Man" seminar in 2007 and it became an instant success. Come see how investors just like you saved $10,000 in taxes on vacant land and $6,500 on a manufactured home park. See how you can save $500 to $10,000 on your real estate.
"The strategies are easy to learn," Smith said. "You just use my simple system to determine what to appeal, how to build your case and what evidence you need to present. It usually takes less than two hours to prepare your entire appeal."
Smith said he frequently has saved more than $500 in property taxes on each successful appeal. Some have saved him much more. That could mean $5,000 to $10,000 in money back to you this year on just 10 properties.
"This is your money," Smith said. "It usually takes me less than two hours to complete my appeal on a property. He said his average savings is approximately $1,000 per property. His average preparation time is two hours.
Is $500 an hour worth a drive to hear Smith? If it is, then come see how easy it is to prepare a winning case and appeal.
Arrive before 7 p.m. and receive a free handout from Smith, who will offer an all-day workshop Saturday, Aug. 8, for those who want to get the complete system down 100 percent.
SREIA June General Meeting
Tuesday, August 4
Networking Starts at 6:00 pm, Main Event: 7:30 pm
Double Tree Hotel, 4500 W. Cypress St, Tampa
Free to SREIA Members ! Guests are welcome: $20 guest fee
You may become a member at the door or call the SREIA office in advance –
We’ll have your New Member Package and your name tag ready for you !
Call SREIA at (813) 287-1515 to join or for more information.
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Jeff Smith “Beat The Tax Man” event scheduled for August 8, 2009
See Jeff's flyers below for more information
Word Document Flyer with Itinerary and registration form.
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Advanced Investor’s Luncheon
Wednesday, August 12, 2009, 12:30 PM
Sam Seltzer’s Steakhouse, 4744 Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa
Today’s Real Estate Issues
Guest Speaker – An Officer from The Board of Realtors
Attend the SREIA luncheon on Wednesday August 12 and network with SREIA members & guests. An officer from the local Board of Realtors will speak to our group and answer questions from guests and members. You will hear some information pertaining to today's local market, what's in, what's out, and what's coming. Bring a guest or a new member and write down your questions to ask our guest speaker.
SREIA Investors Luncheon - Wednesday, Wednesday, August 12 at 12:30 pm
Sam Seltzer's Steakhouse, 4744 Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa
Members buy lunch for $10
Non-members: $30 - includes lunch
Non-members: $30 – includes lunch – or join at the door
and attend at the SREIA member rate !
SREIA: (813) 287-1515 to join in advance.
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General Meeting Tuesday July 7, 2009, 6:00 PM
General Meeting Opening Speaker
Laurie Zoock of Credit Advocate Services presents:
Improve Your Credit & Earn The Best Rates
Laurie Zoock, president of Credit Advocate Services, Inc., will speak at the July General Meeting Early Event about how you can quickly and legitimately develop good credit, improve your credit scores and qualify for lower interest rates. Laurie will also share tips on how you can correct your credit reports. She will tell members and guests how to best protect yourself from zombie debt and how to prevent becoming a victim of identity theft. Laurie knows some information that will reveal how the credit reporting agencies operate and how to avoid spending money on those so-called “free” credit reports.
Laurie has appeared on local television as an expert promoting educational aspects of understanding credit from the consumer’s point of view. She has worked successfully with many credit-challenged clients throughout the U.S., including id theft victims, in straightening out their credit reports as well as providing consumer information on how to develop positive credit quickly and legitimately. By attempting to ensure their credit reports are in order, client’s scores reflect more accurately; qualifying the client for much lower interest rates in many cases, and potentially saving them thousands of dollars over their lifetime. Laurie Zoock is an Ezineareticles.com expert and former "Credit Crunch Crises" for Dunndeal Publications. A recent television show may be viewed at www.realvideoproduction.com. She offers affordable options for serious clients, and there is no charge for a credit report analysis. Laurie recently appeared on local television station WTSP speaking about the recent Consumer’s Credit Card Bill of Rights.
Be sure to arrive early at the July General Meeting and capitalize on this new program addition. The SREIA Board knows that members and vendors have much knowledge to share and SREIA is about bringing people together to network and learn about real estate issues, so be sure to plan ahead and optimize your SREIA experience by hearing the early event speaker and network while you enjoy a cup of coffee or tea ! You may become a SREIA member at the door of any SREIA event, or call the SREIA office (813) 287-1515 and join in advance.
Advanced Investor’s Luncheon
Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 12:30 PM
Sam Seltzer’s Steakhouse, 4744 Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa
Real Estate Auctions That SELL & CLOSE !
Guest Speaker: Steve Doran of Premier Auction Group, Inc.
The luncheon planned for July 8 at 12:30 pm will have Steve Doran of Premier Auction Group, Inc., speaking to members and guests about on-site real estate auctions. Premier Auction Group offers a method to sellers that cannot be matched by traditional real estate sales venues.
Premier Auction Group, Inc is a licensed real estate broker in the state of Florida that sells by auction method. With corporate offices located in Palm Harbor, there is also a satellite sales office on the east coast of Florida in Palm Beach County. Specializing in auctions that close is what sets PAG apart from many of the other auction companies. The staff at PAG knows their clients are using them to get to a closing table, not just have an auction. To maintain a successful closing ratio of 75% PAG is very selective in the projects it accepts. Of the 12 licensed real estate sales agents at PAG, four are also licensed as Brokers; an additional four are licensed as Auctioneers.
Premier Auction Group successfully auctions residential homes, commercial buildings and land ranging in value from $25,000 lots to $2.5M commercial buildings. Premier Auction Group has sold and closed everything in between.
Steve Doran of Premier Auction Group, explains “PAG provides an ‘Accelerated Real Estate Solution’ in any market. A successful auction will demonstrate the true market value for any real estate. Provided several tasks are accomplished properly, you will know exactly where your property stands in the market. In this market sometimes the reality is not pleasant. That does not mean it is not accurate. People that did not believe or accept what they were being offered 12 and 18 months ago would gladly take those offers today. The immediate market that we are in is that of decline. How do you catch a falling knife? Most say wait until it hits the floor. PAG has buyers competing on catching the falling knife. We do not look for listings or representation of buyers. We do auctions - One project for one seller, sold one at a time. That is what we do better than anyone else!”
The process is:
• Seller and PAG agree on the potential of a project.
• Advertising campaign and expenses are determined. The seller pays for a portion of the advertising in advance of the promotion.
• Promote the property for 30 to 40 days.
• Hold the auction ONSITE.
• Write a no contingency contract on auction day with 5% non refundable deposit placed with a 3rd party.
• Closing occurs within 30 to 45 days.
PAG will evaluate your property for a successful auction. If PAG does not believe your expectations will be met, they will pass on the project. Steve Doran explains, “It doesn’t do anyone any good to have an auction that does not close.”
Be sure to attend the SREIA July Luncheon Event and hear Steve Doran’s presentation. You will want to learn about this method and have the knowledge that Steve will share with members and guests. Bring your questions and bring a new member or guest to learn about this fast growing alternative to traditional real estate sales methods
Thursday, June 18, 2009, 7:00 PM
"Profits In Mobile Homes"
Presented by: Lenny & Anne Cimador
Lenny Cimador was a Florida public school science teacher and baseball coach who realized that, while he loved his work, the salary and pension program would never provide financial freedom.
Lenny took advantage of early retirement at age 50 and turned his attention to full time real estate entrepreneurship. After first investing in education from several noted gurus, Lenny and his wife Anne, an R.N., began purchasing mobile homes for cash flow and other benefits.
They will discuss the pros and cons of buying mobile homes vs. stick built homes; why mobiles can produce more cash flow than single family homes, their criteria for purchasing a mobile home, management of single family mobile homes, and the logistics of re-selling a mobile home while keeping the land. Lenny will also point out mistakes they made and what to avoid when purchasing mobile homes.
Bring plenty of questions. This is a unique opportunity to get all of your questions answered and clear up any concerns you may have regarding mobile home property codes.
When & Where
Thursday, June 18 - Meeting Starts at 7:00 pm
DoubleTree Hotel, 4500 W. Cypress St, Tampa
Free to SREIA Members ! Guests are Welcome - $20 Guest fee
You can join at the door, or call (813) 287-1515 to join in advance
Visit SREIA at www.sreia.com and learn how you can grow your business at
SREIA meetings!
General Meeting Tuesday June 2, 2009, 6:00 PM
General Meeting Opening Speaker
Tracey Corn of Vicki Diaz Insurance & Financial Services
Honoring the adage that knowledge is power, SREIA’s newest facet in the General Meeting program is the 6:00 pm Opening Speaker segment. The SREIA Board of Directors wants to add to the networking and education aspect of SREIA and will now provide an opportunity for members and guests to glean even more information from SREIA meetings.
Tracey Corn of Vicki Diaz Insurance & Financial Services will offer members and guests some advice and guidelines when looking for insurance services, as well as what members and guests may want to avoid. Tracey has 20 years experience as an insurance agent and is generously sharing her expertise and knowledge, so be sure to arrive on time to network and hear Tracey’s presentation ! This segment starts at 6:00 pm, with members and guests encouraged to ask questions at the close of Tracey’s discussion.
An Evening Of Mortgage Information
Finding the Money & Getting the Money !
The Panel of Speakers Will Feature:
Lettie Tice of Next Generation Financial Services, a division of First
Mariner Bank
Dale Appell of Tampa Bay Hard Equity
Chuck Collova of C & C Financial
Edward Serralles of Tampa Heights Mortgage
SREIA members and guests will have the tremendous opportunity to get first hand answers to questions regarding mortgages, financing, down payments, mortgage clauses, contracts, and all things mortgage at the SREIA June General Meeting on Tuesday, June 2.
This meeting will offer a "town hall" or "forum" style meeting, with the Speaker Panel taking questions from members and guests and providing their answers and opinions to meeting attendees. Members and guests will want to be prepared to ask questions and hear answers from knowledgeable SREIA mortgage professionals, and be ready hear differing viewpoints from the panel of speakers. With the real estate market in this re-adjustment period, advice from qualified mortgage experts is exactly what is needed. Banks are overwhelmed with foreclosed properties and SREIA’s panel of speakers can give us advice on how to navigate the waters.
The experts that comprise the panel will share their ideas and opinions. Be sure to attend the SREIA "Evening Of Mortgage Information" and bring questions to pose to the speakers. You’ll hear different viewpoints and you’ll glean knowledge from some people who are "in the know"
Chuck Collova of C & C Financing, will be an integral part of the panel. Chuck Collova has 43 years experience in financial services. He went to work for Franklin Credit in Cincinnati Ohio in 1966 as a trainee in collections and skip tracing, working for one of the few finance companies in the state that was making mortgage loans. He moved on to GE Credit Corp (now GE Capital) in 1969. After many promotions spanning from branch manager to national operations manager, Collova left GE in 1979 and returned to Florida, working in the mortgage brokerage industry as a marketing and operations manager.
Chuck Collova started his own mortgage brokerage business in 1981, C & C Financial Services, located at 4127 W. Cypress St, Tampa. Collova knows that money is the key factor in creative real estate. The market changes in the last few years have been dramatic. Chuck will share some advice about avoiding the pitfalls whether you are buying, holding or selling.
Lettie Tice of Next Generation Financial Services, a division of 1st Mariner Bank, will share her knowledge of reverse mortgages and how this tool can be used to help consumers achieve their financial goals.
Lettie says that just a few years ago, the only way a financial advisor or insurance agent could get a reverse mortgage written was to refer their client away to a captive reverse mortgage specialist. Most financial advisors will tell you that this makes them feel uncomfortable, and some will even tell you that they have been burned in the past because they lost control of their case design. Currently, it is possible for financial advisors to not only write the reverse mortgage, but also maintain control of the financial plan they developed for the senior. Lettie Tice will share her knowledge and give good basic guidelines for what to look for and what to avoid when considering a reverse mortgage.
Dale Appell
Dale Appell has extensive real estate knowledge, having started his practice of law as a real estate attorney in 1989. Dale bought his first rehab home in 1993. Most of his time is devoted to practicing law, with a focus on personal injury, catastrophic injuries and wrongful death cases. Dale earned his juris doctorate from Duke University School of Law in 1989. He received his B.A. degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1986. Prior to establishing his own firm, Dale worked as an attorney at one of the Bay's largest law firms, Johnson, Blakely, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns, P.A. Dale is an active member of The Florida Justice Association, The Florida Bar Trial Lawyers Section, The Hillsborough County Bar Association, The Clearwater Bar Association and the Tampa Bay Inns of Court.
Edward Serralles, Serralles Group - Tampa Heights Mortgage, Inc.
Edward J. Serralles was born in West Palm Beach and raised in Tampa. Edward is keeping his family's spirit of entrepreneurship alive with The Serralles Group. The Serralles Group is located in Tampa Heights near Ybor City and is a real estate company which focuses primarily on investments.
Tampa Heights Mortgage, was one of the first B-C mortgage lenders in Tampa and one of Tampa’s fastest growing lending companies from 1997 – 2005.
EJS Construction is a company that Edward Serralles formed when he obtained his Class “A” general contractors license in 1995. Edward has owned over 100 real estate units and sold over 1,000 properties.
"An Evening of Mortgage Information" will include other mortgage experts with knowledge to share ! Be sure to bring your questions and be prepared to learn new information
SREIA June General Meeting
Tuesday, June 2
Networking Starts at 6:00 pm, Main Event: 7:30 pm
Double Tree Hotel, 4500 W. Cypress St, Tampa
Free to SREIA Members ! You can become a member at the door !
Guests: $20
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Advanced Investor’s Luncheon
Wednesday, June 10, 2009, 12:30 PM
Marc Imhof of Instant Equity Workshop
Overcoming the Three Challenges to Real Estate
Investing In Any Market
Marc Imhof from InstantEquityWorkshop.com will be speaking at the June luncheon event on Overcoming The Three Challenges to Real Estate Investing In Any Market. Marc will show you what those challenges are and what are some of the tools and systems thatI nstantEquityWorkshop.com has developed for new and experienced investors.
Marc received a B.S. in Marketing Management from FSU in 1991. He spent over 13 years in the corporate world with a Fortune 500 company as a top manager, developing teams and systems to increase productivity. Marc created training programs and systems for Spanish speaking employees that helped them learn and master critical job skills to unlock their potential.
Marc began his investing career in 2005 and like many other successful investors, he found mentors and other professionals to aid him in his investing. He continues to invest in education and enjoys the process of helping other investors become educated in the areas that will benefit them.
Attend the SREIA luncheon on Wednesday, June 10, and hear Marc's presentation and how you can overcome the challenges of investing and maximize your wealth potential.
SREIA Investors Luncheon - Wednesday, June 10, 12:30 pm
Sam Seltzer's Steakhouse, 4744 Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa
Members buy lunch for $10
Non-members: $30 - includes lunch
Become a member at the door or
Call 813 287-1515 to join in advance of the meetingReal Estate Basics Meeting
Real Estate Basics
Thursday, May 21, 2009, 7:00 PM
The Double Tree Hotel
4500 W. Cypress St, Tampa
"What Does Code Enforcement Expect of Investment Rehab and Rental Property Owners"
Presented by: David Cansler, Code Enforcement Investigator, Hillsborough County Code Enforcement
David Cansler works for Hillsborough County as a Code Enforcement Investigator, since 2005. He has also worked for the County at the 13 Circuit Courts as a Public Safety Officer. Prior to that, he was the head of Bachelor Housing for Southern Command, US Army South, in the Republic of Panama.
In his current role as a Code Enforcement Investigator he works hand in hand with the Building Department, EPC, Department of Health and the Sheriffs Office; to ensure compliance with the Land Development Code and the Housing Ordinance.
He is responsible for preserving the quality and value of public and private property and maintaining a high standard of living by eliminating conditions that threaten the life, health, safety, and general welfare of the public.
David lives in Hillsborough County with his wife and teenage son.
Bring plenty of questions. This is a unique opportunity to get all of your questions answered and clear up any concerns you may have regarding property code.
R.E. Basic Meeting is free to SREIA Members
Guests are Welcome, $20 Guest Fee Applies
Become a SREIA member today –
Call (813) 287-1515
General Meeting Tuesday May 5, 2009, 6:00 PM
Presented by Robyn Thompson
Find, Fix & Sell Profitable Homes
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Who Is Robyn Thompson?Robyn Thompson is the nations leading expert on buying, renovating and selling homes for huge chunks of cash and is known throughout the United States and Canada as “The Queen of Rehab”. After spending 9 years working a dead end corporate job, Robyn realized that her hard work and dedication for IBM was not going to provided financial independence. She walked away from her secure paycheck and never looked back. |
Over the past 11 years since Robyn left IBM, she has bought, fixed and sold 260 homes with price ranges as low as $8,000 to as high as $4,000,000. She has spent as much as $2,100,000 in labor and materials in one year to renovate properties with more than 22 contractors working full time to take the ugly homes she bought and turn them into little castles at lightening speed.
Robyn will be sharing her strategies on: 1) How to find the profitable homes that need renovated, 2) How to find and control the contractors to get the job done and 3) Selling houses quickly for huge chunks of cash.
Robyn has taught thousands of students throughout the United States how to become financially independent. She has shared the stage with Donald Trump, Dr Phil, Mark Victor Hansen, Ron LeGrand, Marshall Sylver & many more legends.
Robyn uses her success in the real estate business to help those less fortunate. The most recent construction project that Robyn completed was an orphanage in Haiti for 165 children that opened on February 21st, 2007.
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Advanced Investor’s Luncheon
Wednesday, May 13, 2009, 12:30 PM
"What Can We Learn From The Clerk of the Circuit Court?"
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Presented by: Pat Collier Frank, Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit CourtPat Frank has a long career in public service, beginning in 1972 with her election to the Hillsborough County School Board. In 1976, she was elected to the Florida House of Representatives, and was a State Senator from 1978 to 1988. She distinguished herself by being the first woman elected “Most Effective First –Term Member” by the House of Representatives and was also the first woman nominated “Most Respected Senator” by her Senate colleagues. |
Elected to the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners in 1998, she served three years of her first term as Chairman of the BOCC. She was re-elected to the BOCC in 2002 and was elected Clerk of the Circuit Court in 2004.
Pat Frank was the first woman to be admitted to the Georgetown University School of Law, and was among the first class of women admitted to the University of Florida, where she received a degree in finance and taxation, with a minor in economics.
She has been married over 50 years to Richard Harlan Frank, retired Judge of the Second District Court of Appeal. They have three daughters and two grandchildren.
Bring questions and your scenarios or situations and find out how you may benefit from this service.
SREIA Members purchase lunch for $10, Guests are welcome for a $30 Guest Fee (includes lunch) at Sam Seltzer’s, 4744 N. Dale Mabry Highway. Lunch starts at 12:30PM, with the presentation during lunch. Seating is limited so arrive a few minutes early.
You may join SREIA prior to the meeting by calling (813) 287-1515, or if you would like, you may become a member at the door.
Real Estate Basics
NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO REAL
ESTATE BASICS MEETING THIS MONTH. THE
HOTEL IS BOOKED FOR THE MONTHS OF APRIL AND JULY. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SATURDAY SEMINAR WITH
JACK SHEA ON LEASE OPTIONS TO BUY AND SELL IN THIS CURRENT MARKET. SEE YOU THERE!
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General Meeting April 7, 2009, 6:00 PM
Presented by Jack Shea, Author of
Secrets of Lease Option Profits, Second Edition
LEASE OPTIONS: USE TO BUY, SELL AND
MAXIMIZE
PROFITS TAX
The current market conditions may last several years. An oversupply of homes for sale, difficulties obtaining financing and a declining economy offer a dim view of available investment opportunities. However, for people trained to utilize lease options, this challenging economy represents a viable and positive investment opportunity.
Lease options offer the ability to control a property with a minimum investment and less risk in a declining market. A properly drafted lease option contract can deliver tax benefits and the ability to do a 1031 tax-free exchange with the profits without ever owning the property. Experienced investors use options to maximize profits tax-free, especially in this chaotic investment environment.
Options are not well understood by many investors, owners, realtors, attorneys or escrow agents. There are few books or courses that cover advanced application of options in buying or selling. A working knowledge of the legal and tax implications of options will empower the user to acquire real property, personal property (mobile homes, vehicles, etc.), notes and other rights with personal, business or IRA funds.
The option buyer pays a fee for the right to purchase at a set price sometime in the future. This unilateral contract allows him/her to buy or not, an unusual but enforceable legal concept. An option is personal property, but can be exchanged tax-free. It can control all of the profit in a transaction. It can be invisible, portable, private, and not attachable.
If a property declines in value, the option can be abandoned at a minimum loss. The real cost of funds in option transactions is usually lower than market rates, a considerable benefit. A special agreement is required to capture all the tax and ownership benefits of a lease purchase. Additional documents, such as escrow instructions, deeds, notes and mortgages are also executed to ensure protection of all the involved parties equally.
A different approach is used for tenants and rent-to-own leases. Due to the possibility of a lease option tenant being considered having a title interest in the property, a Contract for Option is used. This avoids having to foreclose a non-paying tenant. Several other profitable applications of options will be discussed in detail. The most important of these is the use of options to multiply IRA accounts. Four different strategies will be covered. The control and purchase of notes using options is another available technique.
The book Secrets of Lease Option Profits, Second Edition, by Jack Shea, contains 180 pages of text and forms to implement all of the above and more. The one-day course, including the book, presents a complete system of documents, forms and procedures developed over 25 years of application and hundreds of transactions.
Jack Shea was raised in Chicago and attended the University of Illinois where he earned his bachelor s of science in engineering with a minor in business. Shea spent seven years as a U.S. Air Force pilot flying four-engine transports. He was an aircraft commander and flight examiner, and lived in France and Japan. He has worked in the aviation and technology industries and was previously an officer for several New York Stock Exchange corporations.
Shea moved to Florida in 1978 and began investing in real estate. He is a licensed realtor and mortgage broker. He has concentrated on buying and selling options on real estate, and has been an investor in single-family and mobile homes. Jack Shea operates a 1031 exchange facilitator business in the Tampa Bay area. Shea also conducts classes on tax-free sales and purchases. He has taught in the MBA program for FIT and to investors on lease-purchase contracts, note buying, 1031 exchanges, mortgage investments and land trusts.
The SREIA General Meeting will offer a Pre-meeting Guest Speaker & Networking Event prior to the start of the Featured Guest Speaker.
This is an excellent opportunity to glean valuable insight to current market nuances.
Be sure to maximize your SREIA experience and ARRIVE EARLY in order to take full advantage of this fabulous opportunity !
Jack Shea
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Advanced Investor’s Luncheon April 8, 2009, 12:30 PM
"What is My Property Value?"
Presented
by: Rob Turner, Property Appraiser, Hillsborough County
The SREIA luncheon at Sam Seltzer’s Steakhouse on Wednesday, April 8th will feature guest speaker Rob Turner, Hillsborough County Property Appraiser.
Rob Turner has been a Florida resident since 1992. He had 20 years of experience in working in the banking business before being elected to the position of Hillsborough County Property Appraiser in 1996. He has been re-elected numerous times.
Sam Seltzer’s Steakhouse is located at 4744 Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa. The luncheon is held the second Wednesday each month at 12:30 pm. Members purchase lunch for $10. Guests are able to attend, $30 guest fee (includes lunch). You may become a member of SREIA at the door, or by calling the SREIA office at (813) 287-1515 to join in advance.
Rob Turner, a Virginia native, has been a Florida resident since 1992. After more than 20 years in the banking business, he was elected Property Appraiser in 1996 and was re-elected in 2000, 2004 and 2008.
Education
·Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, University of Central Florida
·Graduate of the School of Bank Management, University of Virginia
·Competent Toastmaster, Toastmasters International
·Florida State Certified General Appraiser, #RZ0002016
·Certified Florida Appraiser, CFA
Activities and Leadership Awards
·Excel Award Nominee for Excellence in Business Communications, 1997
·Hillsborough County Government Chair of the US Savings Bond Campaign, 1997 and 1998
·Chair of local government US Savings Bond Campaign, Florida's west central coast, 1999
·Co-Chair of the Hillsborough County Government United Way Campaign, 1998
·Davis Islands Civic Association Board Member, 1999
Best of the Bay Public Official, Weekly Planet, 1999
·Tampa Organization of Black Affairs Leadership Award, 2000
·National Association of Counties Achievement Award, Homestead Exemption Application through Title Insurance Companies, 2000
·International Association of Assessment Officers (IAAO) Presidential Citation, MJC, 2000-2001
·National Association of Counties Achievement Award, Damage Assessment Procedures, 2001
·IAAO MJC Conference Vice Chair in 2003 and Chair in 2004
·Santiago on the Bay Homeowners Association, President 2004
·IAAO Presidential Citation, 2004-2005
·IAAO Headquarters Relocation Committee, 2005
·IAAO Audit Committee Member, 2005-2006
·Political Leadership Award, Tampa Bay Academy of Hope, 2006
·Florida Governor's Property Tax Reform Committee, 2006
Bring questions and your scenarios or situations and find out how you may benefit from this service.
Rob Turner
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LEASE OPTIONS SEMINAR ON SATURDAY, APRIL 11TH
Presented by Jack Shea, Author of
Secrets of Lease Option Profits, Second Edition
Saturday, April 11, 2009
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Registration begins 8:00 a.m.
Doubletree Hotel, 4500 W
Cypress, Tampa, FL
Phone: 800-222-8733
The current market conditions may last several years. An oversupply of homes for sale, difficulties obtaining financing and a declining economy offer a dim view of available investment opportunities. However, for people trained to utilize lease options, this challenging economy represents a viable and positive investment opportunity.
Jack Shea, author of Secrets of Lease Option Profits, Second Edition, will conduct a one-day seminar on Saturday, April 11 at the DoubleTree Hotel, 4500 W. Cypress St., Tampa, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Advance registration fee is $145 per person. The registration fee includes the book and forms.
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $120 IF PAID
BY APRIL 7TH, GENERAL MEETING
AFTER APRIL 7TH, $145 per person
Day of event at the door on a space available basis, $160
Includes new 2nd Edition Book with all forms (175 pages)
How to buy, rent, and sell real estate using agreements that will give you more profit, and less risk in a down market
· Receive tax benefits without ownership
· Tax-Free 1031 sale of optioned property
· Control more real estate with less money and less risk
· Get higher rent, less turnover, and less maintenance
· Use a contract for option to avoid risk
· Options in IRAs and 15 other uses
Presented by Jack Shea, Investor and Author
Lease options offer the ability to control a property with a minimum investment and less risk in a declining market. A properly drafted lease option contract can deliver tax benefits and the ability to do a 1031 tax-free exchange with the profits without ever owning the property. Experienced investors use options to maximize profits tax-free, especially in this chaotic investment environment.
Options are not well understood by many investors, owners, realtors, attorneys or escrow agents. There are few books or courses that cover advanced application of options in buying or selling. A working knowledge of the legal and tax implications of options will empower the user to acquire real property, personal property (mobile homes, vehicles, etc.), notes and other rights with personal, business or IRA funds.
The option buyer pays a fee for the right to purchase at a set price sometime in the future. This unilateral contract allows him/her to buy or not, an unusual but enforceable legal concept. An option is personal property, but can be exchanged tax-free. It can control all of the profit in a transaction. It can be invisible, portable, private, and not attachable.
If a property declines in value, the option can be abandoned at a minimum loss. The real cost of funds in option transactions is usually lower than market rates, a considerable benefit. A special agreement is required to capture all the tax and ownership benefits of a lease purchase. Additional documents, such as escrow instructions, deeds, notes and mortgages are also executed to ensure protection of all the involved parties equally.
A different approach is used for tenants and rent-to-own leases. Due to the possibility of a lease option tenant being considered having a title interest in the property, a Contract for Option is used. This avoids having to foreclose a non-paying tenant. Several other profitable applications of options will be discussed in detail. The most important of these is the use of options to multiply IRA accounts. Four different strategies will be covered. The control and purchase of notes using options is another available technique.
The book Secrets of Lease Option Profits, Second Edition, by Jack Shea, contains 180 pages of text and forms to implement all of the above and more. The one-day course, including the book, presents a complete system of documents, forms and procedures developed over 25 years of application and hundreds of transactions.
Jack Shea was raised in Chicago and attended the University of Illinois where he earned his bachelor’s of science in engineering with a minor in business. Shea spent seven years as a U.S. Air Force pilot flying four-engine transports. He was an aircraft commander and flight examiner, and lived in France and Japan. He has worked in the aviation and technology industries and was previously an officer for several New York Stock Exchange corporations.
Shea moved to Florida in 1978 and began investing in real estate. He is a licensed realtor and mortgage broker. He has concentrated on buying and selling options on real estate, and has been an investor in single-family and mobile homes. Jack Shea operates a 1031 exchange facilitator business in the Tampa Bay area. Shea also conducts classes on tax-free sales and purchases. He has taught in the MBA program for FIT and to investors on lease-purchase contracts, note buying, 1031 exchanges, mortgage investments and land trusts.
The one-day seminar includes the book Secrets of Lease Option Profits, Second Edition, and will be held Saturday, April 11th at the DoubleTree Hotel, 4500 W. Cypress St, Tampa. The event begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 5:00 pm.
Advance registration is recommended, $145 per person. Day of event registration will cost $160 and will be on a space available basis. SREIA offering an EARLY BIRD SPECIAL if you register and pay in advance by calling Suncoast Real Estate Investors Association (SREIA) at (813) 287-1515. Deadline for the EARLY BIRD SPECIAL is the general meeting. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Secrets of Lease Option Profits Flyer with Reservation Form
Thursday, March 19, 2009, 7:00 PM
"Take Measures To Guard From Being An Identify Theft Victim, Understand Credit Reports/How To Straighten Them Out and How to Build Positive Credit! "
Presented by: Lauie Zoock
Laurie Zoock is President of Credit Advocate Services, Inc. She is a credit specialist with a specialty in credit reporting issues. She has appeared on local television as an expert promoting the educational aspect of understanding credit from the consumers view. Zoock has worked successfully with many credit-challenged clients throughout the United States, including identity theft victims, in straightening out their credit reports as well as providing consumer information on how to develop positive credit quickly and legitimately. By attempting to ensure their credit reports are in order, clients scores reflect more accurately; thereby qualifying clients for much lower interest rates in many cases. Please join us for Thursday’s Real Estate Basics.
There will be no Real Estate Basics Meeting in the month of April due to the unavailability of hotel space.
Real Estate Basics Meeting resumes on the third Thursday of May, on May 21st, at 7:00 p.m. The SREIA Board of Directors graciously thanks SREIA members and guests for their understanding and patience.
Please feel welcome to attend the SREIA General Meeting on Tuesday, April 7th with Special Guest Speaker Jack Shea at The DoubleTree Hotel, and the SREIA luncheon on Wednesday, April 8th at Sam Seltzer’s Steakhouse, 4744 Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, at 12:30 pm.
General Meeting March 3, 2009, 6:00 PM
"Detail Awareness Equals Big Pay Days"
Presented by: Marko Rubel
Marko Rubel knew just a few words of English when he arrived in the United States from Croatia in 1994 with a small suitcase, $3,000, and a huge desire to become wealthy. He soon realized that a job in Corporate America is not a synonym for the American Dream and financial security. When he discovered real estate investing, he recognized that he had found the way to transform his life into one of independence and happiness.
One of Marko’s first deals took about 10 hours of work over 30 days and netted him approximately $103,000—more than he made in a year at his job. He left Corporate America and never looked back. Today after several hundred of successful transactions, his real estate holdings are estimated to be in excess of $4 to $5 million.
Inspired by those who started with nothing and created enormous wealth, Marko has built his own fortune and is now helping others do the same. In the investors’ circles, he is known as the “detail-guy” due to his tremendous attention to details and sharing them with his students. Marko believes investing concepts are great but it is hard to make money without the practical details.
Advanced Investor’s Luncheon
Wednesday, March 11, 2009, 12:30 PM
"Today’s Real Estate Strategies"
The SREIA Luncheon Event Is Now Open To All !
Join SREIA for lunch at our Investors Luncheon. You’ll learn money-earning strategies and hear ideas on how to conquer the challenges of today’s real estate market.
Come hear and gain some valuable insight into the strategies and tricks of the trade of what others are doing to make successful deals today and what they expect to see in the near future in our volatile market.
This is another rare time on the market where a tremendous number of opportunities are available and more longer term wealth will be built up than was possible in the last decade. Find out some of the ways you too can utilize to build your wealth through real estate.
Remember to bring any deals you are working on or are looking for and any questions you might have. It’s a great opportunity to network with some very experienced real estate entrepreneurs. See you there!
SREIA Members purchase lunch for $10, Guests are welcome for a $30 Guest Fee (includes lunch) at Sam Seltzer’s, 4744 N. Dale Mabry Highway. Lunch starts at 12:30PM, with the presentation during lunch. Seating is limited so arrive a few minutes early.
You may join SREIA prior to the meeting by calling (813) 287-1515, or if you would like, you may become a member at the door.
Real Estate Basics
Thursday, February 19, 2009, 7:00 PM
" Losing your home to foreclosure? Ripped off by rescue scammers? "
Presented By: Michael Alex Wasylik, Esq.
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You don't have to lose your home to foreclosure. If your bank is threatening to foreclose, or even if you've already had papers filed against you, it may not be too late to save your home. Homeowners have rights and unless you know what those rights are, you won't be able to mount the best possible legal defense to save your home. |
You may not need to declare bankruptcy!
Bankruptcy should be your last resort, not your first. And for some homeowners, bankruptcy can actually make the problem worse! So if you have a chance to find out about your other options, you should.
Mike Wasylik, Esq. from the law firm of Ricardo & Wayslik, will talk about how fighting foreclosures can sweeten you short sale deals.
Mike handles a variety of litigation matters, including commercial and business litigation; homeowner’s rights, foreclosure defense, and mortgage fraud; consumer rights; and abusive debt collection litigation.
IF YOU'RE IN THIS BUSINESS, YOU WILL EVENTUALLY WORK WITH SOMEONE THAT NEEDS TO EXTEND OUT THEIR FORECLOSURE PROCESS TO GIVE YOU TIME TO CREATE A DEAL.
THIS WEEK WE ARE FORTUNATE TO HAVE ATTORNEY MIKE WASYLIK TALKING TO US ABOUT HOW TO DO EXACTLY THAT.
Foreclosure, Bankruptcy and other legal topics will be discussed so bring your most pressing questions for Mike.
General Meeting
Tuesday, Feb 3, 2009
Guest Speaker Denis Koelsch
Denis Koelsch is a past president of the St. Petersburg Board of Realtors and also a past president of the Florida Real Estate Exchangors. He has lived in the Tampa Bay area for over 50 years and has worked as an agent, broker, and ultimately, a real estate investor. He manages his own real estate portfolio of single family homes in the Tampa Bay area and has advice on how to prosper in this real estate market. Denis knows that this is a time which is unprecedented in opportunities for real estate investors and he will share ideas on how to turn the challenges of this turbulent real estate market into success.
When & Where
Tuesday, February 3 -
Registration starts 6:00 pm, main speaker: 7:30 pm
DoubleTree Hotel, 4500 W. Cypress St, Tampa
Free to SREIA Members. Guests are Welcome, $20 Guest Fee
You can join in advance by calling (813) 287-1515
SREIA is 30 Years Strong and Growing !
SREIA Board of Directors invites you to become a member, attend all SREIA meetings, and network with the best. SREIA is a 30 year established members organization devoted to providing the most current information and knowledgeable speakers available. Attend a meeting see for yourself what SREIA has to offer !
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Advanced Investor’s Luncheon
The SREIA Luncheon Event Is Now Open To All!
Wednesday, Feb 11, 2009, 12:30 pm
Sam Seltzer’s Steakhouse,
4744 Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa
"Ecology Focused Construction Methods"
presented by
Bryan Roberts of ECO-TECH Construction
Join SREIA and Bryan Roberts of ECO-TECH Construction to learn about using green technologies and methods in construction projects and how to maximize your stake in this growing industry. Bryan Roberts is involved in one of the first eco-friendly homes in Florida, and he is currently working with the City of Tampa using Green building methods in affordable housing.
SREIA Members purchase lunch for $10, Guests are welcome, $30 guest fee (includes lunch).
You may become a member at the door, or call (813) 287-1515 to join in advance.
When & Where
Wednesday, Feb 11, 12:30 pm
Sam Seltzer's Steak House
4744 Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa
Members purchase lunch for $10
Guests are Welcome - Guests: $30 ( Includes lunch)
Call SREIA (813) 287-1515 to join in advance, or
You may become a member at the door of this event
General Meeting January 6, 2009, 6:00 PM
"Making Millions with Discounted Notes & Pre-Foreclosures"
Presented by: Donna Bauer
Donna Bauer, nationally known as The NoteBuyer™, began buying discounted notes twenty years ago while raising four small boys. She needed a way to support her family financially that still allowed her to be a stay-at-home mom. Donna was elated to make more than $5,000 on her very first deal. It seemed like all the money in the world compared to the dollar an hour she earned babysitting.
Today, Donna is the nation’s most recognized authority on note buying, short sales, and the booming pre-foreclosure market. Donna’s exclusive strategies have produced stunning results for thousands of investors regardless of economic conditions. She is founder and president of The NoteBuyer, Inc., which invests in notes and pre-foreclosures throughout the country and offers investors a wide range of educational resources.
What can you do using Donna Bauer’s proven strategies?
· Put $10,000 or more in your pocket in the next 30 to 60 days.
· Use your IRA to build incredible wealth tax free starting with as little as $100.
· Enjoy all the security and high rates of return of real estate investing without the headaches of landlording.
· Immediately start acquiring properties for 40 to 70 cents on the dollar.
· Find excellent sources of good (performing) and bad (defaulted) paper!
· Work with distressed homeowners and create win-win solutions!
· Acquire properties in pre-foreclosure below wholesale!
· Do deals without using your own money or credit!
Make a personal fortune in real estate without owning a single piece of property.
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Advanced Investor’s Luncheon
Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 12:30 PM
"Welcome To The New ERA"
Presented by: Lou Greco
Lou is one of the most experienced and successful rehabbing specialists in the Tampa Bay area and has been able to do business in several different real estate cycles successfully.
Low will discuss a variety of information useful to today’s investor in the marketplace we are dealing with at this time.
· Rehabbing for profit today - How has the market change effected what you need to do today to get your investment making money for you quickly and as easily as possible.
· Tricks of the trade you can use - Maximize what you do and give your properties the biggest bang for every dollar you invest in it.
· Today’s exit strategies - now that the investing environment has changed how do you change your philosophy on how to maximize your investment exit strategy. What worked before won't necessarily work now.
· Creating a buyer pipeline - How to make sure you have buyers lined up and waiting for what you have to offer.
· Using the web with subpar buyers - The web is a great tool, but it can also be a huge distraction. Learn one of the effective ways to use the Internet.
· Is debt king? How do you maximize your potential? Do you need much cash? Why not?
Come hear and gain some valuable insight into the strategies and tricks of the trade of what he is doing to make successful deals today and what he expects to see in the near future in our volatile market. This is another rare time on the market where a tremendous number of opportunities are available and more long-term wealth will be built up than was possible in the last decade. Find out some of the ways you too can utilize to build your wealth through real estate.
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Real Estate Basics
Thursday, January 15, 2009, 7:00 PM
"Quick Funds for Buying and Selling Fast"
Presented by: Dave Pippin
Dave Pippin, a Florida native has been counseling real estate investors on all aspects of real estate financing for the last 14 years. Pippin is also a nationally recognized author and speaker/trainer on real estate investing, mortgages, personal finance and consumer credit. Pippin contributes to several nationally distributed personal investing periodicals and has been a featured guest on a number of radio talk shows as well as his own local radio show.
Today he specializes in facilitating real estate “short sales” and “flip” transactions by using Transactional Funding. With the ability to mentor investors and supply every facet needed to close quickly and profitably, Pippin is a hit with investor groups around the state.
Dave with American Transactional Partners, LLC will give us much needed information on funding available for investors to finance short sale investments, wholesale investments and other needed short term loans to acquire the property for a short period of time then move onto the next property
Join us for the short and sweet story. Bring questions and your scenarios or situations and find out how you may benefit from this service
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