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Come hear him speak on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. He’ll show you how you can better screen your tenants and he’ll share his updated rental application and applicant evaluation form. See David Tilney's Flyer For His Event on November 15 and 16 Looking for new ways to sell real estate ?
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Roger Campagnolo Jr.: Has been involved in the Real Estate Market for the past 30 years. Most of his focus has been in the Florida market,. During the past years he has owned Campagnolo Construction Inc, a State Certified Class A General Contracting firm with involvement in building schools, medical facilities, commercial and residential communities. He was a select builder of WCI Communities, Avatar Inc and other major land developers through out the United States. Campagnolo also owned Prudential Campagnolo Real Estate Co. and Campagnolo Mortgage Group involving him in hundreds of millions of dollars of real estate transactions. |
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Jason Campagnolo: has is a multi-million dollar produce in the selling of real estates. He was sales manager of Prudential Campagnolo Realty Group and a State recognized high produce for the elite RE/MAX Commercial Group. He is now a candidate in the CCIM designation heading the research and development departments of The Camp Team , RC Realty and C& W Development Group Jason is also a land developer & builder with experience that includes design, land clearing, and infrastructure through vertical building; He is also experienced in structuring the financial aspect of developing from platform to end user loans. He is currently developing 40,000 sq. ft of Commercial Flex Space and Burnt Store Preserve a 400 + Unit Development on Burnt Store Road in Cape Coral. C&W Development Group came together out of a need for a lending program to still allow investors to participate in growing real estate areas. There is no other product on the market like this today. We allow Stated Income, 10% Down, Investors and the ability to purchase Multiple Properties. We are not hard money lenders. Our background is that we have been in the Building, Real Estate and Mortgage business for 25+ Years. Once the lenders stopped the investor loans for new construction and development we had to find alternative financing. The Private Lending has allowed us do design programs for specific areas. One of the Loan Programs we have created specifically for Mississippi Go-Zone area and those customers using MDA program. Our normal loan is a 3 Year Balloon, but because MDA required that the owner hold the property for 5 years we created the product to extend to 6 years. |
General Meeting October 7, 2008, 6:00 PM
"Millionaire Mailman"
Presented by: Tom Nardone
DOUBLE TREE HOTEL
4500 W. CYPRESS ST.
FREE TO MEMBERS
Tom is an example of pursuing the American Dream of financial freedom. He started working for the Post Office as a mailman when he was just 19 years old and soon realized that the security entrapment of "good job" is not a lot different from a 30 year jail sentence. “You feel trapped, and your income is limited.”
Realizing his "good government job" was not going to make his dreams of being free come true, Tom took some real estate investing courses in the early 80's and bought his first house in 1983 at just 23 years old.
Tom soon realized that due to the nature of his mailman job, he had a valuable asset available to him that his real estate investor competition did not have. Think about it. What do mailmen do? They drive or walk around all day long and they look at houses!! Tom started buying up houses on his mail routes and networking with other letter carriers to refer to him vacant houses that provide an excellent source of leads that no one else knows about!!
When someone goes into foreclosure, before the Lis Pendens and the Complaint are filed, the only people who know that the house is headed for foreclosure are: #1) - The borrower who cant make the payment, #2) - The lender who didn't get the payment, and #3) - The mailman who has to deliver the certified letter sent from the mortgage company to the borrower, and gets to walk up to the front door and stare the person on title right in the face!!
Tom said, "When I bought my first few houses, my fellow workers started teasing me and calling me "Millionaire Mailman!!" While still walking his mail route, Tom built a portfolio of 25 "keeper" rental houses with positive cash flow and retired from his job at the ripe old age of 35.
Tom said, "When I finally quit my job, my fellow workers were coming back to me begging me to teach them how I did it. I had truly become the “Millionaire Mailman!!"
After Tom quit, he realized he no longer had the "inside scoop" on finding house deals from his old mailman job. So, Tom started an approach of building a mailman bird dog network finding him deals.
Tom says, "it all starts with buying the house at the right price. If you don’t do that up front, then nothing else is going to fall into place."
"When I go to investor clubs that are in hot markets, many investors are saying they are having a tough time finding deals, and some investors are tripping over each other trying to buy the same house! “Yet, no one is utilizing a system like mine to eliminate the investor competition"
Mailmen can lead you to the deals no one else can find!! You can eliminate your investor buying competition!!
After 20 years of buying and holding and buying and selling, Tom has bought 250 properties, and truly lives the American dream.
Tom has been twice featured on television with two appearances on Good Morning America with Charles Gibson and Joan London and also CNBC’s Power Lunchwith Bill Griffith, with radio appearances on The Cash Flow Show.
Toms teaching style keeps the audience interested as well as entertained, and as Tom says, "whether you've been investing for 20 days, or 20 years, you will hear ways of how to find good deals in his presentation, that you have never heard of before."
Letter carriers can lead you to the deals no one else can get!!
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SREIA’S Advanced Investor’s Luncheon
OCTOBER 8, 2008, 12:30P.M.
SAM’S SELTZER’S RESTAURANT
4744 N. DALE MABRY HWY., CLUB ROOM
FREE TO MEMBERS, GUESTS $30.00
"What are the latest laws, tips, dos and don’ts of the property management, landlord/tenant business?"
Presented by: Nena Gang
Nena Gang Discusses:
Fair Housing updates and any legal/landlord issues currently impacting our area.
Credit policies regarding renting to prospects that have recently lost their home due to foreclosure.
Update on accessibility issues and rehab.
Early termination of lease addendum (added to Florida statutes 8/1/08.)
Increase in eviction filing fees (Effective 8/1/2008.)
Nena Gang is the CEO of GMS Group, an association management and consulting firm located in Tampa, Florida.
GMS Group currently partners with seven non-profit trade associations, including the Bay Area Apartment Association. GMS has been involved in association management since the early 80's.
In recent years, Nena has devoted significant time to developing and teaching adult learner programs. These seminars/workshops are interactive and focus on ‘reality’ training for the industry professional. Current programs include, OSHA lock out tag out, sales and marketing, communications, generational diversity, anger management/conflict resolution, customer service, curb appeal, resident retention and five fair housing seminars.
In addition to freestanding seminars, Nena also teaches the NALP, NAA Fair Housing, CAM and CAM-T programs, which are accredited through the National Apartment Association.
She credits her staff for ‘covering’ for her and providing her the opportunities to travel and take part in these learning adventures.
Bring questions for Nena, network and enjoy the meal.
Live Call !
Thursday, September 11th, 8:30 PM
Real Estate Attorney Bob Diamond Live !
Suncoast REIA exclusive teleconference
Join us for a Suncoast REIA exclusive teleconference with Real Estate expert and attorney Bob Diamond. Bob Diamond is a practicing real estate attorney, real estate developer, and published author of three books on foreclosure investing. You may be familiar with Bob from his appearances on FOX, NBC, or CNBC or on his real estate radio show.
Date: Thursday, September, 11th
Time: 830pm
Dial: 712-580-1800
Pin: 727342#
In this day and age many people claim to be experts on investing. Sometimes it's tough figuring out which areas of Real Estate are hot and where an investor should focus their attentions. The good news is you don't have to look any further. The answers you need are a phone call away.
Join us this Thursday at 8:30 pm for a Suncoast REIA exclusive teleconference with Real Estate expert and attorney Bob Diamond. Bob Diamond is a practicing real estate attorney, real estate developer and author of three books on foreclosure investing. You may be familiar with Bob from his appearances on FOX, NBC, or CNBC or on his real estate radio show.
Bob is known around the country as the 'Gurus Guru.' That's right; he is the guy that everyone calls for answers. There is not a better person to learn the ins and outs of Real Estate investing. Bob is constantly keeps watch on the market and then teaches the ways to make money no matter what the situation.
You owe it to yourself as an investor to be on this call no matter what your experience level. One of Bob's greatest gifts is his ability to teach, and find easy solutions to even the most complicated situation. The reason Bob can convey this material in such an easy to understand way is his experience and common sense approach. With over 24 years of investing experience, Bob has personally been involved in almost $100,000,000 in real estate deals as counsel, advisor, investor or agent. He knows the game. What makes this offer so amazing is that Bob has agreed to hold a special call just for the Suncoast REIA members. Come learn from Bob and get the education that you have been looking for and deserve to have. Remember:
Date: Thursday, September, 11th
Time: 8:30pm
Dial: 712-580-1800
Pin: 727342#
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SEPTEMBER 13TH AT SUNCOAST REIA
Quorum Hotel 700 N. Westshore Blvd. Tampa, FL 33609
JOIN GRAHAM TREAKLE, BOB DIAMOND &
DAMON DARNALL FOR A COMPLETE DAY
OF INTENSIVE TRAINING IN TAMPA
Bob Diamond is a practicing real estate attorney, real estate developer, and published author of three books on foreclosure investing. You may be familiar with Bob from his appearances on FOX, NBC, or CNBC or on his real estate radio show. Inside the investor world, Bob is known as the ‘guru’s guru’ and teaches advanced real estate investing techniques including buying discounted liens, notes and judgments, buying out of bankruptcy, short sales, taking under and subject to, straight equity purchases, multi-units, probate and even condo conversions.
Damon Darnall is Bob’s in-house probate specialist. Damon has been activity investing in Real Estate for almost 4 years with his focus on Probate. In that short amount of time, he has successfully been involved with 165 real estate transactions. Additionally, Damon has 34 profitable Lease Option Homes in his Portfolio and most of these were Probate Deals. He also has been involved with Real Estate transactions and developments in NV, NC, TN, AR, TX as well as the country of Mexico.
Graham Treakle rounds out the group with his extensive banking background. “By knowing what numbers the bank is using to determine whether or not to accept a short sale request allows me to make offers that I know will get accepted.”
Graham’s streamlined approach to real estate investing is an excellent model to follow if you want achieve your financial goals with real estate investing. If you like to ideal of automating your business and using proven strategies that work in today’s real estate market, then Graham “Mr. Banker” Treakle is right for you.
Because of his legal expertise, Bob has been able to come up with systems to out-maneuver other investors and bag the best deals before anyone even knows there’s an opportunity. Bob has personally been involved in almost $100,000,000 in real estate transactions as counsel, advisor, investor or agent.
This team will teach you to find the right deal, the right price, the right technique and the right profit.
♦ Get the facts on ALL twelve courthouse lead sources for buying real estate in every courthouse, county to county for easy profit!
♦ Learn how you start converting distressed property in as little as sixty days to ninety days at $20,000, $30,000 or even $50,000 per deal!
♦ Get market facts on local real estate statistics and why the Tampa market is alive and well! ♦ Stay ahead of the pre-foreclosure trends and market adjustments by buying correctly and selling correctly!
♦ Learn why bankruptcy and probate are off the chart in terms of lead generation, deal acquisition, equity and profits!
♦ Learn the hottest lead systems out performing traditional investment marketing 3 to 1 in cost and effort!
♦ Learn how to write “The Prefect Short Sale” offer to win at the bank and cash Short Sale checks over and over!
♦ Automate your Short Sales! ♦ Learn how to use other people’s money and credit to close your single family deals!
♦ Get Tax and Asset Strategies that the pros use to save thousands! ♦ Get the legal guidance every investor needs!
See the attached PDF for a printable version of the above information.
Over the last 50 to 75 years there have only been a few chances to really clean up in real estate investing and the best one of these is unfolding right before our eyes. It is quite literally a fire sale.
When in your life have you seen a chance to purchase a property for 75% even 50% on the dollar? Some areas are hotter then others and the greater Tampa area is one of the epicenters! Everyone is motivated to sell! The homeowners, the banks, the realtors, the lawyers, the counties, the executors… EVERYONE .
This means that you can get properties at tremendous discounts! The real question to be asking yourself is how many can I get?
Here are some facts for you to consider. According to RealtyTrac there were 3,057 properties with foreclosure filings in July 2008. That is one in every 165 houses!
According to the same source there were 45,844 properties with foreclosure files in the state of Florida for July. That is one in every 185 houses, these numbers are astounding!
According to Court records there were 392 people who failed in Bankruptcy in August 2008 for the Tampa District alone!
What happens to these people? They have no options left; they either lose their house to foreclosure of sell. According to another Court source there have been over 2200 probate cases filed in Hillsborough County in 2008.
A common trait among very successful businessmen and woman is that they are innovative and look for opportunities where there is little or no competition. Real estate is the opportunity and it's here RIGHT NOW!
Entrepreneurs across the Florida are quickly and quietly making fortunes in real estate.
Join us at an exclusive one day educational seminar with Real Wealth Real Estate Systems and Suncoast REIA and learn how you can make your fortunes in real estate.
Professional investors and educators Bob Diamond, Graham Treakle, and Damon Darnall are going to teach you how they have made millions of dollars in real estate.
This ALL DAY Suncoast REIA sponsored event is an awesome and powerful event you
can’t miss. Call 813-287-1515 to pre-register today.
Saturday, September 13th: Registration at 8am.
In a persons life there sometimes come opportunities that can dramatically change things for the better. Unfortunately, these opportunities are more often passed up instead of captured. This is why our lives tend to be so ordinary and status quo. Well one of these opportunities is right in front of the whole world for the taking. This opportunity is in real estate.
Remember opportunities are not lost they are simply passed on to someone else. Don’t look back at in 20 years with regrets that you let this real estate bonanza slip by you. Stop saying “I should have” or “I wish I did” and get into the real estate game right now.
For more information, download this audio now:
http://bobdiamond.audioacrobat.com/download/SuncoastREIASaturday0913.mp3
You can play it on your desktop with Windows Media Player or even iTunes!
Advanced Investor’s Luncheon
Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 12:30 PM
"The Top Ten Rules of Thumb for Real Estate Investing"
Presented by: Marge Coffing
Where are you in you investing career? If you are new, you need to know some basic do’s and don’ts in real estate investing. Even if you’ve done a number of deals or have been involved for many years, there are rules of thumb that we normally adhere to whether we do so consciously or not. Sometimes we just forget or overlook them only to make a little less money than we should have! This is a great way to get back on track!
Today we are in a “down market” and it is a great buyers market. But what will happen tomorrow or in the next few years? The market rarely remains static. If you recall just recently in the last few years the real estate market was going like gangbusters. Whether the market is up or down, expanding or contracting, a smart investor uses guidelines to keep focused and bring a rational perspective to investment activities.
Marge will discuss these “Rules of Thumb”, drawing on over 25 years of real estate investing experience both in Georgia and Florida and 15 years of speaking to real estate investors including being one of the Georgia REIA boot camp instructors. . Marge brings a wealth of corporate and small business experience to her real estate insights. She’s the author of numerous publications for investors, and is noted for her creative approach to real estate activities. A resident of Pinellas County, she’s currently specializing in the shared ownership industry for second homes.
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!
Suncoast Real Estate Investors Association attendees purchase their own lunch for $10.00 at Sam Seltzer’s, 4744 N. Dale Mabry Highway. Lunch starts at 12:30PM, with the presentation afterward. You must be a member to attend. You can join at the door. Seating is limited so arrive a few minutes early.
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Ray Ritchie
Real Estate Basics
Thursday, September 18, 2008, 7:00PM and
"Current Crisis is in Un-charted Waters-How do we Survive?"
Presented by: Ray Ritchie, Real Estate Expert
The Doubletree Hotel - Westshore
4500 West Cypress Street, Tampa, Florida.
(near Tampa International Airport)
Phone: (813) 879-4800
Ray Ritchie is widely recognized as a leading expert in the field of Real Estate. In his twenty five years as an investor he has developed two manufactured home subdivisions with over one hundred twenty lots, installed and sold all homes without a realtor.
Ray has developed one high end suite built ($300k to $500K homes) subdivision of fourteen lots, rehabbed two apartments complexes, (thirty seven units). He has bought forty-five wholesale homes, total rehabbed, sold either cash or lease purchase.
Ray is the author of “Diary of A Lawsuit” that goes into first hand knowledge of actually what happens in a live jury trial lawsuit that the “Asset Protection” guru’s don’t tell you about. No one realizes that the judges have the ultimate power in this country.
Ray is presently adding Internet Marketing web 2.0 concepts that will give him the ability to incorporate real estate and the Internet to be able to expand his market nationwide. All you need is and Internet connection, faxes, and telephone.
Ray has seen real estate come and go, but the current crisis is in un-charted waters today. It all started with the fall of the sub-prime mortgage market, the worst foreclosures in history, then the gas crisis, along came Fannie-Mae, Freddie-Mac and here lately Bank of America and Wachovia problems.
We as investors are stuck; do we buy homes that we can get great deals at bargain prices? Will the market come back? We can pickup these great deals now but we can’t get our buyers approved, so what do we do?
Is there a safe way to work thru this crisis and not lose our shirt? I have a great part of the answer that will help us survive today. Ray Ritchie’s unique ability to address such a volatile real estate problem makes him a much sought after speaker and guest.
General Meeting September 2, 2008, 6:00 PM
Graham Treakle will join us Tuesday night, then Graham Treakle, Bob Diamond and Damon Darnall will all be present at an all day Saturday event speaking on Short Sales, Bankruptcy and Probate.
"Graham Treakle—Foremost Authority in Real Estate Foreclosures and Short Sales"Graham became known as the foremost authority in real estate foreclosures and short sales shortly after leaving his full time banking job and publishing his first book “Your Insiders Guide to Successful Short Sales. He has been a full time investor since 1998 and has 20-30 deals in the pipeline at all times. Graham buys and sells houses in his hometown of Winston-Salem North Carolina. |
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Graham bought his first foreclosed property three months after graduating from college. “I learned in college that about 90% of millionaires start in the real estate business, and I have followed that model ever since. On my very first investment property I bought and sold it in less than 15 days, and made over $12,000.”
After investing in real estate for additional income while working at the bank, Graham decided to use his banking experience to master the real estate foreclosure market. “By knowing what numbers the bank is using to determine whether or not to accept a short sale request allows me to make offers that I know will get accepted.”
When asked about why he choose to write a book on short sales Graham answerers:
We were working on several deals at one month and we got another lead on a foreclosure. I was too busy to work on another short sale (I was working at a bank). I asked my wife Donna to handle the deal. She knew very little about how to negotiate with the bank, and I told her to just follow the steps on the checklist and that everything would be fine. Needless to say, she negotiated a great short sale on her very first try. She negotiated a home appraised at $123,000 with a $97,000 loan balance down to $68,000, and the home needed less than $10,000 in repairs. That’s over $40,000 in equity after the repairs.
“If I can negotiate a short sale with one child on my hip, a child pulling at each leg, and nursing a newborn, then anyone can do it. Short sales are actually pretty simple. You just have to let the bank know that you are an investor who knows
their numbers, put together a professional offer, and be kind to the negotiator. It can’t get easier than that.” -Donna Treakle
Graham’s streamlined approach to real estate investing is an excellent model to follow if you want achieve your financial goals with real estate investing. If you like to ideal of automating your business and using proven strategies that work in today’s real estate market, then Graham “Mr. Banker” Treakle’s is right for you.
BOB DIAMONDWhether you want to spend a little time making extra money, you're a fully motivated investor, or want to create a free and easy lifestyle there is a powerful message waiting for you: Real Estate Works! And understanding bankruptcy is your gateway! |
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*Get the details on how to buy effectively in TODAY'S MARKET, using new techniques like Buying Out of Bankruptcy!
*How we can all harness the power of bankruptcy!
*How you will start converting distressed property in as little as sixty days!
*How you can stay ahead of the pre-foreclosure trends and market adjustments!
*Use real insider legal secrets to harness extra deals each week!
If you're looking for system that really delivers, Bob has got the key. And as you're going to hear for yourself; he's a straight up guy built on integrity and honesty.
Bob has personally been involved in almost $100,000,000 in real estate transactions as counsel, advisor, investor or agent. Meeting Bob will truly build your investment knowledge and take it to the next level to create the deals to make you financially independent.
Bob has been investing for almost two dozen years and can teach you to profit from incredible deals for nets of $60,000 to $90,000 per deal. Bob has been able to maintain these margins even in the current competitive real estate investing market through use of his advanced real estate techniques and keen legal expertise. Bob will teach you to find the right deal, the right price, the right technique and the right profit.
DAMON DARNALLDamon Darnall has been actively investing in Real Estate for almost 4 years with his focus on Probate. In that short amount of time, he has successfully been involved with 165 real estate transactions. Additionally, Damon has 34 profitable Lease Option Homes in his Portfolio and most of these were Probate Deals. He also has been involved with Real Estate transactions and developments in NC, TN, AR, TX as well as the country of Mexico. |
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Damon's career in Real Estate was tough at the onset. Prior to getting involved in Investing, Damon had a successful travel business with an old High school friend as a partner. This company was very profitable and growing. Unfortunately for Damon, the company was started and fueled by his own money and credit. This venture came to a halt when his partner drained the bank account of almost $200K and ran up the company credit cards to almost another $200K then disappeared in Australia. Damon struggled to keep the company going but ended up losing everything.
With no money and a Credit Score of 370 Damon was at a big disadvantage. He stumbled into a Probate "Real Estate" deal and not really knowing he was able to make $28,000. Additionally, this property had a positive cash flow of $500.00 per month. Not to mention, Damon was grateful to be helping someone who needed assistance in a time of need. He knew that Probate investing was the key to financial independence with the added benefit of not having to worry about money.
Having lost both of his parents and dealing with the struggles associated with Probate, Damon has special interest in making sure Probate deals are done legally and to the beneficial interest of all the parties involved. With the assistance of attorneys, CPAs, and his own experiences Damon has helped create a very useful and up to date Probate Investing Course.
Since this initial deal, Damon has purchased 33 other properties that all offer him positive cash flow. These properties have all been acquired in the last few years and are worth more than 3 million dollars. In addition to that, Damon has been involved in countless money deals valued at several million dollars. Damon has been successful despite the many hurdles that he had to overcome to make this dream a reality.
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SUNCOAST REAL ESTATE INVESTORS ASSOCATION and
VINCE PIZZITOLA, SREIA VICE PRESIDENT, aka THE TAMPA HANDYMAN, INVITE YOU TO ATTEND SREIA’S ANNUAL REHABBING EVENT:
“Rehabbing Systems”
All Day Seminar
By Vince Pizzitola, The Tampa Handyman
Saturday, August 23rd
Westshore Hotel, 1200 N. Westshore Blvd
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
You’ll learn how to:
* Identify houses for rehab *
* Make repairs that make “cents” *
* Turn “trash” into cash *
* Create huge profits with rehab systems *
SREIA’s All Day Event Includes
Steak & Chicken Marsala Buffet
$49 SREIA Members - $69 Non-members
- Add $10 day of event –
Registration begins at 8:30 am
Call (813) 287-1515 to register in advance
REMINDER: In August each year we have a Saturday Rehab Seminar so put it on your calendar NOW. A Durango’s Steak and Chicken Marsala Buffet is included. YUMMY!! AND All That Knowledge.
Please Join US!!!
You bought a house and you are now standing in the middle of the living room looking at the beautiful sky through the hole in the roof next to the ceiling fan. Ever wonder what to do?
Take a new and refreshing look at rehabbing and consider the steps you need to take to end up being a successful investor in Real Estate. Not only will we explore how to evaluate a property, we will present examples of exit strategies that you need to be aware of.
We will look at creative approaches in rehabbing and most importantly, how to sell your masterpieces.
Join Vince for a day filled with practical information that you will be able to use as he shares his unique views on Real Estate investing and secrets behind a successful rehab. The only qualifications you need to attend is the desire to learn and have fun!
Vince has been in real estate investing since 1993, has bought and sold over 100 houses and has been involved in many transactions with other investors. He has an uncanny ability to transform trash into cash. In other words he is heavily involved in rehabbing houses and selling fast. Vince is a no nonsense guy when it comes to rehabbing and selling. He holds no punches. He will also share some of his hypnotic secrets in getting people into the home of their dreams, and the use of the S.T.S.T.S. method he learned while being certified as a Hypnotherapist.
Vince has been a long standing member of SREIA since 1993, and has made presentations on his unique techniques related to real estate investing. He has also contributed significantly to the early Bird Program. Vince has served on the board in several capacities and has also developed and implemented the SREIA Jeopardy Program. Over the years he has helped many novice investors get their start with his unique mentorship program. His unique approach and strong analytical background as well as organizational skills, position him to take on the task of Vice President of SREIA.
Now is the time to buy, fix, sale or rent. Mark your calendar and save your seat. And it will include a delicious lunch. See you there—August 21 & August 23
The Rehab Seminar will be $49.00 for members and $69.00 for non-members. Add $10.00 at the door. To register send an email to: admin@sreia.com ,or use the registration form in this months newsletter. You can also call the office at (813)287-1515 or send faxes to (813)287-1516. Don’t forget to ask Vince to explain the “REHAB EXPERIENCE”. This is truly a one of a kind experience.
SREIA Real Estate Basics Meeting
Thursday, August 21, 2007, 7:00PM
“Rehabbing How To”
By Vince Pizzitola, The Tampa Handyman
Thursday, August 21st , 7:00 pm
The Double Tree Hotel
4500 W. Cypress St, Tampa
Vince Pizzitola will cover how to evaluate a property, make repairs that make sense, and plan your exit strategy. Vince will share useful and practical information on rehabbing and selling your masterpiece.
R.E. Basic Meeting is free to SREIA Members
Guests are Welcome, $10 Guest Fee Applies
Become a SREIA member today –
Call (813) 287-1515
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Advanced Investor’s Luncheon
Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 12:30 PM
"Short Sales: How to make big bucks in an upside
down market"
Presented by: Mike Stott
The real estate world has been turned upside down. What once worked now doesn't. As opportunity changes, one must adjust to the new market. Short sales, being when the lender takes less than what's owed on the property in order to facilitate a sale, have become the rage in the new market.
Do you know how to efficiently work a short sale to get the best price in the shortest time line? Do you know the formulas lenders use to calculate what they will take? Do you know the methodology lenders use to establish value? Do you know how to structure a short sale flip to sell to an investor?...owner occupant? Do you know the pitfalls to avoid? These questions and so much more will be answered.
Mike Stott, a former SREIA President, has over 17 years experience in short sale negotiations, including 5 years on the lenders side. He is a certified loss mitigation negotiator and licensed real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Tampa Bay REO. His presentation will be extremely informative, whether you work your own short sales or outsource them to someone else. Bring your questions or contact SREIA for questions pertaining to this upcoming event.
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!
Suncoast Real Estate Investors Association attendees purchase their own lunch for $10.00 at Sam Seltzer’s, 4744 N. Dale Mabry Highway. Lunch starts at 12:30PM, with the presentation afterward. You must be a member to attend. You can join at the door. Seating is limited so arrive a few minutes early.
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General Meeting August 5, 2008, 6:00 PM
"Get Rich or Die Broke—The Ultimate Real Estate Business Model. How to do between 1-100 deals a year in the Florida market."
Presented by: J. T. Foxx
J. T. Foxx is the founder and President of The Millionaire Puzzle and the National Association of Real Estate Millionaires. Many know J.T. as a very popular syndicated weekend radio personality with the “J.T. Foxx Show”. This show features such celebrity guests as Senator McCain, Secretary of State, William Cohen, Jesse Jackson, Trump, and George Ross (Donald Trump’s right hand man), and celebrated authors like Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad and Bob Proctor, author of The Secret. Robert Kiyosaki was just on J.T.'s radio show recently, July 19th.
Although his popularity and success on the radio continues to rise, J.T.’s true passion is continuing to invest in real estate and helping others. In fact, J.T. still spends 80% of his time managing his investments and pu rchasing lucrative deals at well below their true market value. At 28 years old, J.T. is known as the “Real Estate Phenom”. J.T. has accomplished a remarkable feat by buying and selling over 500 properties and closing over $40 million in real estate deals as a result. He succeeded with no money, no credit and no experience all within the last 4 years by the age of 27 - in a hot market.
Previously J.T. was flat broke and came to Chicago from Canada with the clothes on his back and his rusted out Ford pickup with 250,000 miles on it. J.T. knows what it is like to be hungry for success and because of this personal experience he is reaching out to those like him and others who dream of achieving their goals. J.T. is active in the real estate market daily, continuing to learn what will and will not work. Unlike most of the “millionaire maker gurus” who no longer invest in deals, and spend the bulk of their time selling books and tapes, J.T. vows to change the industry by teaching people techniques that work in today’s market and help both new and active real estate investors make more money now.
When it comes to real estate, everyone has an opinion. TV analysts, newspaper writers, bloggers, and in dividual investors are all part of a machine that often gives out misleading and inaccurate information – which could explain why some never complete their first deal or never take their game to the next level. Real estate remains the profession in which more people than in any other have achieved their American dream and/or have become millionaires. Some might argue that my success in real estate at the level and speed at which I accomplished it is therefore impossible to duplicate. This could not be further from the truth. In fact, my goal is to teach you how to become better than me, make fewer mistakes, be more efficient, and more importantly, do it all by being yourself. Remember that a wise man learns from his mistakes and genius learns from other peoples mistakes.
Who Was The First Real Estate Millionaire?
It is notable that America’s first millionaire was a real estate investor. In the late 1700s, John Jacob Astor was a trader who made his money trading fur, silk, tea, and fine china. But in the 1830s, Astor started investing in New York real estate, and before long he became known as Manhattan’s landlord. He is probably one of the most dominant real estate investors of all time. In fact, when he died his estimated net worth was $20 million, which translates to approximately $450 Billion in today’s dollars. Astor’s story is not only inspiring but reinforcement that real estate will always be the greatest investment.
Don’t reinvent the wheel – make it go faster
One of the biggest mistakes many new and active investors make is their unprecedented need to reinvent real estate. Although I strongly believe you must do business differently than others to succeed, I do not think you need to change the way the game is played. Just use what’s there, make the wheel go faster, and put your personal touch on it. If you are going to succeed in the New Generation of Wealth and Success as it relates to real estate you need to abide my six principles of investing in real estate.
1) Always buy properties below market value regardless of market conditions.
2) Evaluate each real estate deal as if it were a business.
3) Shoot for the long term, but evaluate and write down every exit strategy.
4) A strong back office is more important than the property you buy.
5) Don’t try to be anything but yourself.
6) Keep investing in your education, no matter what the cost, as long as it relates to today’s market. Knowledge and credibility are your=2 0keys to success.
7) Investing in real estate with partners is the only way to go.
The secret to making money is making your money work for you, and in my opinion, real estate is the best way to achieve that. If the real estate can carry itself, enjoy the benefits of appreciation, and grow with partners you are well on your way to becoming a very big success. By the age of 27, I have bought and sold more than 500 properties in a four-year span without using my own money, and without credit or experience. That is nothing compared to what my students and I will accomplish over the next two to three years, as one of the greatest times to buy properties below market value is upon us.
Remember successful people are willing to do what unsuccessful people won’t. Success is not a matter of chance but a matter of choice, this is the time to make your move and I promise you that great wealth and success are upon you. How do I know this? Well I still spend 80% of my time buying and managing real estate in today’s market and this is one real estate wave I want to ride all the way to financial freedom.
Advanced Investor’s Luncheon
Wednesday, July 9, 2008, 12:30 PM
"Coping Successfully in Today's Cruel Real Estate World"
Presented by: Jeff Smith
Veteran investor Jeff Smith will reveal 7 secrets to "Coping Successfully in Today's Cruel Real Estate World" at the SREIA investor's luncheon July 9.
The meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. at Sam Seltzer's Steakhouse, 4744 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. Contact SREIA to make a reservation. Seating is limited to members only and we expect a big crowd. Make your reservation early.
Smith has invested in single-family houses in the Tampa market for 29 years. He teaches seminars on how to invest ethically and become wealthy with real estate. Smith's new "Making Money in Today's Tough Times" seminar is scheduled in Tampa for July 26-27. SREIA members can attend for $300.
Those who sign up at the luncheon will receive a free bonus.
Smith's luncheon presentation will cover at least seven "little-known" strategies you can use to successfully cope with the cruel real-estate market we are in today. Come learn how to get your houses rented right and how to avoid losing money on retail deals. Best yet, learn how to turn this market to your advantage.
"This will be a refreshingly positive look at what most consider a negative market," Smith said. "There are some tremendous opportunities out there if you just look. It isn't all bad."
Everyone who attends will receive a free handout. It will include Smith tips on several real-estate topics.
You may call Jeff at (813) 980-3939 to register for the July 26-27 seminar.
Don’t forget 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!
Suncoast Real Estate Investors Association attendees purchase their own lunch for $10.00 at Sam Seltzer’s, 4744 N. Dale Mabry Highway. Lunch starts at 12:30PM, with the presentation afterward. You must be a member to attend. You can join at the door. Seating is limited so arrive a few minutes early.
General Meeting July 1, 2008, 6:00 PM
"Maximizing Resident Cashflow
From Move In to Move Up"
Presented by: Jeffrey Taylor
Jeffrey Taylor is author of THE LANDLORD'S KIT, the best-selling book nationwide on the subject of property management and also his latest book - THE LANDLORD'S SURVIVAL GUIDE.
Jeffrey provides advice to rental property owners and passes on answers and tips to landlords, which are provided by fellow rental owners across North America, professional property managers CPAs, and real estate attorneys.
He is Chief Executive Officer of MR. LANDLORD, INC. - A national property management-consulting firm - providing coaching tips to over 100,000 landlords annually and assisting owners with 1 to 1000 rental units.
Mr. Taylor is President of Home Rental Publishing - #1 national provider of information and resources for the small rental owner. Annually writes and publishes numerous books, reports, home-study courses and publications for rental owners.
He is the editor of MR LANDLORD, largest circulated real estate newsletter in the country for 20 years.
Jeffrey is, of course, is a Rental Property Owner - He and his wife have acquired and manages rental properties ranging from single family to apartment communities for over 20 years and have been married for 24 years with two sons whom “God has blessed us with.”
He has accomplished a Graduate of UCLA, Masters degree work in Communications and Honorary Masters Degree in Real Estate Investing.
He is a trainer for a property management company while holding his real estate license, conducting seminars and classes on property management.
Jeffrey is author of a dozen publications, books and reports on various aspects of property management and has written over 1200 published articles on the subject. He also provides articles for over 100 association newsletters.
He has been interviewed on numerous radio talk and TV shows across the country and quoted in hundreds of publications, newspapers and magazines including; appearing several times on CNN, quoted on the front page of the Wall Street Journal, Smart Money, Personal Finance Magazine, Real Estate Journal, Business Week Magazine and the New York Times.
He has conducted over 1000 seminars and workshops and has assisted thousands of landlords nationwide in increasing their monthly Cash flow and Resident Retention.
In addition to speaking to real estate investor and apartment/landlord associations, Jeffrey has been requested to speak at major conferences and conventions featuring Robert Allen, Brian Tracy, Albert Lowry, Carlton Sheets, John Schaub, Ron LeGrand, Jim Napier and Jack Miller.
Jeffrey is a consuming researcher and shares the latest management ideas and solutions from rental owners and managers across the country each year in order to help landlords achieve maximum control of their properties, maximum rental income, maximum resident retention and cooperation and to simply make the most of the assets that God has given you!
General Meeting June 3, 2008, 6:00 PM
"New Florida Land Trust Laws
and How to Use Them"
Learn from the pro, at the SREIA June meeting, when Jack Shea will review the new Florida Land Trust law that went into effect in October 2006 and was revised again in October 2007. Jack is from Chicago where the Land Trust originated in 1892 and is the standard way of holding real estate.
Jack and attorney Mark Warda, who is also from Illinois, have been working together on trust matters in Florida for over 20 years.
There are several items in the new law that is of importance to real estate investors. The changes expand and clarify the original 1963 law, which was very brief. These revisions include new trustee functions, new director duties and new homestead rules. The law clearly states that every Florida resident may have a Homestead Exemption on his personal residence. Many counties had differing opinions on this topic and the law now clarifies it.
Jack will also discuss how investors take full benefit of the law in using the trust as: 1) a management system 2) an estate planning tool 3) an asset protection device 4) a financing system 5) a syndication method.
The use of trusts allows the transfer, mortgaging, optioning and other transactions to be done privately and quickly without witnesses or notaries. You will see why investors capture the advantage of leasing, optioning, and lending without the necessity of foreclosure to reclaim a property. These and many of the other benefits of the best land trust law in the U.S. will be presented and discussed with SREIA members.
Jack Shea was raised in Chicago and attended the University of Illinois where he received a BS degree in Engineering with a minor in business. He spent seven years as an Air Force pilot flying four-engine transports. He was an aircraft commander and flight examiner, and lived in France and Japan.
He spent over ten years in the aviation and technology industry serving as head of marketing, and as an officer for several New York Stock Exchange corporations.
After continuing with graduate studies in business and marketing, he was an adjunct professor in the MBA program for Florida Institute of Technology.
Jack moved to Florida in 1978, and began investing in real estate. He is a licensed Realtor and Mortgage Broker. He has done syndications and mobile home development. He also has bought and sold mortgages and notes on personal property. He has concentrated on buying and selling options on real estate, and has been an investor in single-family homes. Jack operates a 1031 exchange facilitator business with his wife, Merle, and conducts classes and briefings on the details of tax-free sales and purchases. A few of these ventures have even been successful.
Jack has written and taught classes on Land Trusts with attorney, Mark Warda. He also has written and taught on lease-purchase contracts, 1031 exchanges, and mortgage investments. Bring your questions and join the discussion.
Real Estate Basics June 19, 2008, 7:00 PM
"Crash Credits: Save a Fortune in Interest Rates"
Presented by: Laurie Zoock,
Consumer Credit Advocate
Americans use credit every day, yet most people know nothing about the credit system and how it works. Because Americans use credit daily, the problem is epidemic and affects every consumer. The President of the United States declared February “National Credit Awareness Month” in 2004.
If you offer any type of terms for payment to your customers or if you use any type of credit as an individual, be prepared to come away from this meeting with useful information on the following:
Credit Scoring and Reports
(Business & Personal):
▪ Secret Formulas ▪ Why the scores are different ▪ Why you must understand how it works ▪ Fair Credit Reporting Act: Check your credit reports for errors ▪ Fraud/ID Theft: You must be your own advocate ▪ Credit Cards vs. Debit Cards: Protection under the law
Collecting Debts:
▪ FDCPA: Your paperwork must be in order ▪ FDCPA: What you can’t do! ▪ Statute of Limitations for Collections and CRA Reporting ▪ Consider Negotiating for Deletion
Practical Strategies for Managing Credit:
▪ Living within your Budget: Quicken/QuickBooks/Income and Expenses ▪ One Late Payment and your credit report can tank! ▪ Pay off credit cards every month ▪ Getting “approved” doesn’t mean you can afford it!
RestoreYourScore911 (RYS911) has addressed the problem with the only real solution: Knowledge!!! RYS911 is a Florida-based educational enterprise founded to shatter credit ignorance and let people regain control of their financial lives. We are not a “credit repair” service; we are credit educators. Only consumers themselves can truly improve their credit worthiness. The real problem is lack of knowledge. RYS911’s Unique Educational Program is the answer. Our programs empower people with the knowledge they need to solve their credit problems, stay out of debt along with teaching positive financial skills.
About the speaker…
Laurie Zoock has a professional sales and education background and was a New Jersey public access talk-show host dedicated to helping non-profits gain exposure. Laurie’s RestoreYourScore911 consumer credit advocacy mission goal is to teach consumers how the credit system operates so they can develop credit knowledge skills for life. Laurie is also actively engaged as the Public Relations Chairperson for the Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League, the Media Coordinator for the Gold Coast Greyhounds, and makes jewelry for non-profit Clothes To Kids located in Pinellas County.
Remember to bring a guest!
Members and quests who are just beginning or have been investing for years both enjoy SREIA’s Real Estate Basics night of information.
Come join the fun no matter what level you are enjoying in the real estate investing venture.
See you there at 7:00P.M.
Advanced Investor’s Luncheon
Wednesday, June 11, 2008, 12:30 PM
"It’s All About
Tampa Real Estate"
Presented by: Gary Gauthier
Gary Gauthier is a long time resident of the Tampa Bay area. He was a successful businessman. About ten years ago after Gary got divorced; he was forced to file bankruptcy, was $ 165,000 in debt, and had to give up his livelihood and license to sell stocks and bonds. He called a friend who ran a wholesale unit for encyclopedias and went door to door selling those wonderful books of knowledge. In such a short time he lost his kids, his profession, and all his retirement savings. He had to start over. He prayed that he could somehow make it. He worked seven days a week (He still works six days a week), day and night and actually began to make good money. Being out of the stock market awhile allowed him to take a look to reevaluate and see where the real money was being made. He found the answer in REAL ESTATE. He first purchased a million dollar beachfront condo with just $1650.00 down and the rest was carried by owner financing. As they say, the rest is history! He is now an entrepreneur developer and investor. If the name sounds familiar it may be that you’ve heard him on his radio show, “All About Florida Real Estate” on WGUL 680 am on Saturday mornings at 10. Come join us as he gives his perspective on what’s going on today and how you to can reach your dreams of financial wealth through real estate.
Don’t forget 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!
Suncoast Real Estate Investors Association attendees purchase their own lunch for $10.00 at Sam Seltzer’s, 4744 N. Dale Mabry Highway. Lunch starts at 12:30PM, with the presentation afterward. You must be a member to attend. You can join at the door. Seating is limited so arrive a few minutes early.
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"Use the Laws to Make Money - Accumulation and
Preservation of Wealth"
Presented by: Lee Phillips
Tuesday May 6, 2008, 6:00 PM
Double Tree Hotel 4500 W. Cypress, Tampa FL
SREIA Members Can Bring a Free Guest To The General Meeting
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Would you like to know how the rich use the law to make money? There are two sets of law–one rich people use and one everybody else uses.If you are going to be rich you have to learn the insider secrets of how the law makes you money. Lee knows how to save thousands in legal fees and fully protect yourself, your family and your business. Only a small number of people–the smart people–ever learn the secrets to shield their assets from attack. In today’s litigious society, you could lose everything you have worked your whole life for because of something you kid, your parent or your tenant does. |
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Attorney, Lee R. Phillips, will teach you how to reposition yourself in the law so that you can go out and make more money than you have ever thought possible. Yes, a good knowledge of the law will actually let you make more money. In today’s lawsuit happy society, making it isn’t enough. You also have to know how to protect your wealth, or someone will take it away from you. It might be your tenants, the IRS, the government regulations (like lead paint) or some greedy lawyer. Unless you are shielded, everything you have can be lost. |
Lee is a counselor to the Supreme Court of the United States and an engaging speaker. He will walk you through how to make it and how to keep it using the tools of wealth. Nobody ever gets rich without an understanding of the tools that create wealth and protect it. Lee has used the tools of wealth and “done very well.” His primary residence is on Siesta Key in the Blue Gulf of Mexico, but he grows fruit trees and a big vegetable garden in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. Lee has many lives.
After getting a Bachelor of Science degree, Lee began his career as a geologist doing geophysical research. Then he returned to Brigham Young University (BYU) on a full scholarship to get a master’s degree in analytical nuclear chemistry, during which time he created a company that made the first supercritical fluid chromatographs. At the same time Lee was concurrently pursuing his doctorate in law. BYU’s Law School is one of the nation’s top 25 law schools and its chemistry department is nationally ranked as well. Lee spent five years as both Assistant General Counsel and Associate Director of Research.
The path that led Lee to become a nationally recognized speaker on asset protection and money making techniques using the law is a spell binding story that leaves many damp eyes at an event presentation. Lee has spoken to thousands of audiences and has directly influenced over a half million audience participants.
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Advanced Investor’s Luncheon
"Quicken Your Way to Wealth"
Presented by: Daniel Imbior with Keys Capital
Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 12:30 PM
Sam Seltzer's 4744 N Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL
Many people know that taxes can play a huge part in how quickly you can purchase property to become financially independent. How can you get the most bang for your buck? What program does the government have that can help you become more successful? Did you know that you could defer taxes on property you sell? Just think what you can do with that extra 10%, 20% ,30% or more of cash that you are now free to invest in other properties. Find out what vehicle many super successful real estate investors have been using for a long time to help increase their wealth dramatically and let Daniel answer your questions on how to successfully exchange your way to wealth.
If you’ve ever been to one of our general meetings you have seen Daniel Imbior from Keys Capitol along with Jack and Merle Shea. Daniel and Jack are certified exchange specialists, facilitators and qualified intermediaries who can provide personalized services on 1031 exchanges nationwide. Daniel attended St. Petersburg College and he and his wife Patti then ran their own local framing business for over 20 years. At a young age Daniel also realized that his rent paid his landlord’s mortgage so he went out and bought his first house with owner financing. Today, he still owns that house! From there he worked to better himself and his lifestyle with the use of owner carry-back financing. In the process, he built his own home, has done several commercial ventures, and also became a landlord and property developer. He continues to expand his real estate knowledge with hands on experiences. He also attends many creative real estate seminars and continuing education courses through the Federal Exchangers Association. Don’t miss out on this chance to visit one of the most knowledgeable investors on exchanging in the country!
Suncoast Real Estate Investors Association attendees purchase their own lunch for $10.00 at Sam Seltzer’s, 4744 N. Dale Mabry Highway. Lunch starts at 12:30PM, with the presentation afterward. You must be a member to attend. You can join at the door. Seating is limited so arrive a few minutes early.
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Real Estate Basics
"Evaluating Properties the Professional Way"
Presented by: Zohar Elazar, Owner EZ Building Inspectors
Thursday May 15, 2008, 7:00 PM
Double Tree Hotel 4500 W. Cypress, Tampa FL
Evaluating Properties - Ever wonder what to look for when you are inspecting a property to buy.
Well look no further. We have Zohar Elazar, owner of EZ Building Inspectors to share with us what you need to be aware of when inspecting properties.
Zohar has a B.S. degree in Civil engineering, a member of National Civil Engineering Honor Society, American Association of Home Inspectors, Mold & Termite inspector access, Real Estate agent, Wind inspector, Registered Appraiser Trainee, Real Estate investor and SREIA sponsor. Zohar has performed over 1000 home inspections ranging in value from $50,000 to $4,000,000.
A must seminar for those serious about buying properties, who want to avoid the pitfalls of buying someone else's problems.
Members and quests who are just beginning or have been investing for years both enjoy SREIA’s Real Estate Basics night of information.
Come join the fun no matter what level you are enjoying in the real estate investing venture.
See you there at 7:00P.M
General Meeting April 1, 2008, 6:00 PM
"Jeff Smith Makes Money in Today’s Tough Times"
Presented by: Jeff Smith
“Making Money in Today’s Tough Times” can be done. Professional entrepreneur Jeff Smith will prove it if you will give him 90 minutes.
Smith, a Tampa-based real estate investor for 29 years, will open up his no-holds-barred system for you April 1 at the Suncoast Real Estate Investors Association, Inc. (SREIA) general meeting. The group meets at 6 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel, 4500 W. Cypress Ave., in Tampa.
“This will be prime meat with no filler,” Smith said. “Speakers turn investment meetings into sell-a-thons too often. That won't happen here. There will be one short commercial, that’s it.”
Smith started his real estate investment career in 1980 and specializes in systems that find bargains others can’t. He has built a system to find, finance, fix, fill and flip his properties.
He started to teach others how to make their mark in real estate in 1998. This is his 10th year as a national trainer and seminar instructor. He will offer a special seminar later this year priced at what he charged 10 years ago.
Smith said the April 1 event will be quick paced but filled with valuable strategies on how you can turn around your fortunes in this tough market. He will offer tips and strategies on how to find the deals, how to finance them with cheap money and how to fix them for as little as half what you pay now.
He will show you how to fill your rentals quickly and effectively and how to flip your houses for a profit in this market.
The first 125 who attend will receive a valuable bonus package free from Smith. It will include a newsletter, extra strategies and surprise items you will can to improve your cash flow.
Don’t miss this free chance to learn how you can turn your frown into a smile and start to make money again in real estate.
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Advanced Investor’s Luncheon
Wednesday, April 9, 2008, 12:30 PM
"What is Going on in the Trenches"
Presented by: Scott Crossman, local SREIA investor
We have all heard the media talk about the real estate meltdown. What should you do now? Buy? Sell? Wait? Borrow? Lend? Could it happen again? Is real estate bad for the American economy today and what are our political leaders talking about? Get some insights from an experienced, local seasoned investor Scott Crossman. Scott has a certification of completion in carpentry from Eastern Montgomery County Area Vocational Technical School and he is a graduate of the University of Tampa with a degree in accounting and business management with a minor in economics. He first got involved in real estate when he obtained his Florida real estate license (now inactive) to work for his family in 1979. Scott has been an active real estate investor and long time member of SREIA . He has purchased foreclosure real estate, fixer uppers and property with no money down. Come hear Scott’s insights of what's going on in the trenches here today in our local real estate market and different ways we can succeed .
Suncoast Real Estate Investors Association attendees purchase their own lunch for $10.00 at Sam Seltzer’s, 4744 N. Dale Mabry Highway. Lunch starts at 12:30PM, with the presentation afterward. You must be a member to attend. You can join at the door. Seating is limited so arrive a few minutes early.
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Real Estate Basics April 17, 2008, 7:00 PM
"How Your Selection of Entity(s) Will Affect You!"
Presented by: Leslie Jones, CPA, SREIA Vendor
An opportunity to clear up confusion re:
How your selection of entity(s) will affect your:
(a) Asset /wealth protection
(b) Income tax (both state and federal)
(c) Employment taxes
(d) Audit profile (probability)
Leslie Jones, a SREIA vendor and local CPA, whose many years (over 36) experience working with real estate investors, her commitment to education, as well as her personal involvement in the real estate arena keeps her on the “cutting edge” of methodologies necessary to accomplish successful Financial Aspects of Real Estate Investing including Wealth Preservation (Asset protection), Reduction of Taxes and Reduction of Audit Profile. There are some basic rules you should know, and in the event you are confused about the consequences of your choice(s), this is your chance to get your questions answered.
Real Estate Basics March 20, 2008, 7:00 PM
"What To Do When You’re
Faced With A Foreclosure!"
Presented by: Brian Smith &Michael Stoppa
Don't miss the hottest topic in the real estate market today. What to do when your faced with a foreclosure: Learn by one of the leaders in this industry, GPS.
GPS Loss Mitigation Services reduce losses associated with mortgage delinquencies by partnering with homeowners, their realtors, and their lenders in an effort to find a reasonable alternative to foreclosure that will be acceptable to all parties. Our experts work hard to assess each situation on a case-by-case basis, working rapidly yet diligently, to review every alternative that might offer our clients the opportunity to avoid foreclosure.
Brian Smith: VP - Loss Mitigation: The core of what GPS is all about is helping people find solutions to real, potentially crippling property problems.” And Brian knows firsthand the kind of hardships that some people are going through -- because he experienced it himself! "I know from personal experience that there IS hope! And I want to show you that GPS can point YOU in the right direction - to a place of resolution and to a new beginning! My Loss Mitigation Team will strive to help you do just that!"
A graduate of the US Air Force Academy, military pilot, and war veteran, Brian and his family have lived and served all across the USA. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry and a Master's in Analytical Mathematics before becoming a full time pilot. After being furloughed from American Airlines, Brian got involved in real estate investing and rehabbing. He later became licensed as a Florida Realtor. Besides his involvement in multiple real estate ventures, Brian is an active member of Idlewild Baptist Church, enjoys golf, tennis, fishing, camping, and other family activities.
Michael Stoppa: VP – Operations: "I'm not just an owner, I'm also a client!" That's what Michael once said about GPS, because, like many others, Michael too once found himself sitting on a home that became an urgent property hardship. "I got involved in a failed real estate investment. I needed to know my options. It turns out I needed someone to negotiate for me." And so entered Brian Smith! Michael helped Brian co-found Genesis Property Solutions in an effort to help others find solutions to their own property problems. "More often than not, we find that homeowners get stuck and don't know what to do. They need to work with someone who not only knows how to help them, but who has also walked a mile in their shoes. I've been there. I know all about the stress and heartache. I also know there are ways to get a fresh start! That's what GPS is all about."
General Meeting March 4, 2008, 6:00 PM
"Non-traditional investing in IRAs and Qualified Plans"
Presented by: Richard Desich Sr. & Edwin Kelly
Richard Desich is the Chairman of the Board and Founder of Equity Trust Company, one of the nation's leading self-directed IRA custodians, and has been involved in the securities industry for over 35 years. He has served as Chairperson on the Lorain County Community College Board of Directors for over 30 years, and on the boards of numerous public and private corporations throughout the Lorain County area. Additionally, Richard is President of Equity Oil and Gas Funds, Inc., a company specializing in the production of oil and gas.
Mr. Desich is nationally recognized as a pre-eminent authority on non-traditional investing in IRAs and Qualified Plans. He has spoken to thousands of investors throughout the country on using self-directed IRAs to invest in real estate, notes, mortgages, etc. In addition, Richard has published numerous articles on the topic and has helped countless investors create retirement plans for themselves and their families.
Edwin Kelly is head of Business Development for the Equity Trust Company and National Spokesperson, an affiliate of Mid-Ohio Securities which was founded in 1974. Equity Trust Company was founded in April of 2002 and changed from a custodian to a trust company to provide our clients with a wide array of services, including serving as an IRA custodian, and as a trustee for individuals, corporations, institutions, and employee benefit, stock ownership, and retirement plans.
Edwin joined Equity Trust Company in 2005 to create and oversee a New Business Development division. Edwin’s primary role is to work with investors to help them gain a greater understanding of the advantages of self directed investing through self directed retirement plans.
During the past 15 years, Edwin has worked with clients of different backgrounds and financial situations, as well as, consulted to large financial institutions. Edwin holds an MBA from Franklin University. He also holds a Series 7 General Securities License as well as Series 63 Registered Investment Advisor, licenses that are considered to be the professional standard in the Investment Community. Edwin previously served on the Board of Directors of two non-profit organizations. He is also an active real estate investor and holds his Real Estate license in the state of Ohio.
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March 8, 2008
Tax Free Wealth Seminar by Equity Trust & SREIA
Embassy Suites Tampa Westshore
555 North Westshore Blvd.
Tampa, FL. 33609
If registered in advance, your cost is $99 per person, $149 per couple. At the door the cost will be $199 per person or $299 per couple.
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Advanced Investor’s Luncheon
Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 12:30 PM
"How To Make Great Money In Foreclosures"
Presented by: Tamra Wondrow
I’m sure everyone is aware of what is going on in the real estate arena today. There are many things you may not know about unless you have the inside information.
Come and hear a 23 year veteran of working in the foreclosure arena Tamra Wondrow of Foreclosure Disclosure who has also been a vendor with SREIA for more than a decade.
Foreclosures have always been a hot area of interest for most people. Year after year “experts” pull in more new investors into classes in this area than any other yet most never do their first deal. They just don’t get all the right information they need. It is a great area to work in and there are several different opportunities for investors.
Find out about what is going on in today’s brisk and rising foreclosure market, why it is happening, and what changes you can expect to see in the future.
More importantly, find out how you can make money in this often misunderstood investment area.
Suncoast Real Estate Investors Association attendees purchase their own lunch for $10.00 at Sam Seltzer’s, 4744 N. Dale Mabry Highway. Lunch starts at 12:30PM, with the presentation afterward. You must be a member to attend. You can join at the door. Seating is limited so arrive a few minutes early.
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Tribute To Bob Davis and Linda Mills
Bob Davis and Linda Mills have worked tirelessly for SREIA for almost two decades. Both have also served on the board in many capacities and have been vital to the success of this association.
Linda has held every office on the board and is a past president who served two terms. Besides all the committees and tasks she has done which are really too numerous to mention here, unless you have a lot of time you like to listen to me ! Linda is the one person who has been most responsible for bringing all of our speakers to the general meetings. No small task in and of itself. She has given of herself tirelessly and continuously through the years always with a smile and a quiet competence. Besides doing all this, she has attended national conferences and cruises representing SREIA and is known to the real estate community throughout the country. She has been a great asset and a key to how well SREIA has done in the past and will continue to do in the future.
Bob has been the quiet, competent man of the board who has done just about everything there is to do in this organization. He has always stepped up to the plate every time no matter what it was each time he has been asked to do something. You have seen his name every month on the "What you Missed" column in the newsletter. He has attended just about every meeting we have ever had and helps set up and take down the room. He also has been one of the most instrumental people in designing and maintaining our SREIA web site. He has been a truly outstanding volunteer and colleague.
We are deeply in debt to their service, their unwavering loyalty and friendship, their inexhaustible energy, and their wise council. They are truly outstanding volunteers and SREIA is all the better for it. All we can say is: thank you, thank you, thank you. If you ask what I would say to describe them in a few simple words I'd like to take a phrase coined from Kelly Ring and John Wilson on channel 13. Quite simply Linda and Bob, you are truly two shining examples of "What's right with Tampa Bay!".
Real Estate Basics February 21, 2008, 7:00 PM
What is My Exit Plan?
Presented by: David Fabian
You learn how to find properties, how to determine the right price and how to obtain the funds to make the purchase by attending seminars presented through out the year by SREIA and other real estate professionals. The first question an investor needs to answer prior to all this is what is my exit plan. One such exit plan may be to keep the property long term and become a landlord.
Learn how to buy keepers and be a landlord by one of Tampa’s most experienced investors in this business. David Fabian is a long time property acquisition guru in many counties through out Florida. His exit plan is to hold on for the long haul. He will share with us how this exit strategy can build the most wealth in a short period of time.
David Fabian graduated in 1992 from the University of South Florida with B.S. degree concentrating in Accounting. Shortly thereafter he became a Certified Public Accountant and spent 10 years with several different companies in both the Public and Private Sector.
He bought his first rental in 1996 in Winter Haven Florida and he and his wife, Sabrina, continued buying 4 rentals every year while working their full time jobs as C.P.A’s.
In the year 2001, Dave and his wife partnered with another investor and did their first full Rehab and subsequent “Flip”. Shortly thereafter they both quit their jobs and went full time into real estate.
David currently works with his partners out of their West Tampa office building and purchases 3 or 4 properties per month while his wife is a full-time Mom to their 7 year old daughter and 4 year old son.
Come learn some expert strategies to the exit plan that can build wealth fast.
Advanced Investor’s Luncheon
Wednesday, February 13, 2008, 12:30 PM
Money-Money-Money : Presented by Chuck Collova
Money is one of the key ingredients in creative real estate no matter how you look at it. The changes in the market in the last year have been dramatic. See an insiders view of what is going on in the world of finance and how it is effecting or will effect your bottom line. See how you can avoid the pitfalls today whether you are buying, holding, or looking to sell. This is a must for anyone interested in or currently involved in real estate. Chuck Collova a 30 plus year veteran in finance will give you the "skinny" on what's really going on and where it's heading.
Chuck Collova went to work for Franklin Credit in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 23, 1966, as a 20 year old trainee collecting past due accounts, skip tracing and working for one of the few finance companies in the State that was making mortgage loans. He went to GE Credit Corporation (now GE Capital) in 1969. After seven physical moves and promotions in an eight year period starting as a Branch Manager, Senior Auditor, District Manager and became the National Operations Manager for the Home Modernization division based in Pittsburgh, Pa which was responsible for home improvement loans and first and second mortgages. Chuck left GE in 1979 and came back to Florida working in the mortgage brokerage industry as marketing and operations manager for a California based firm. In 1981 he opened his own mortgage brokerage business, C&C Financial Services, Inc now located @ 4127 W. Cypress St, Tampa, Fl. 33607.
Chuck had purchased his first home in 1967 and became a serious real estate investor in 1984. He has purchased numerous residential, several commercial, and one industrial property over the years. He also has a wholesaling company and works in both businesses with his oldest son Sonny. Chuck was one of the first three original vendors of SREIA and our first platinum vendor. He is the Vendor Liaison and had served on the Board of SREIA as both director and Treasurer for the last two years.
Suncoast Real Estate Investors Association attendees purchase their own lunch for $10.00 at Sam Seltzer’s, 4744 N. Dale Mabry Highway. Lunch starts at 12:30PM, with the presentation afterward. You must be a member to attend. You can join at the door. Seating is limited so arrive a few minutes early.
General Meeting February 5, 2008, 6:00 PM
"A Perfect Market For Lease Options"
Presented by: Wendy Patton
Wendy Patton is widely recognized as one of the most inspiring speakers on "Little or No Money Down" real estate investing. Her real estate savvy, great depth of experience and viable knowledge has helped her in orchestrating the most complete and easy to follow Lease Option & Subject To Program in circulation.
After graduating from the University of Colorado, Wendy went to work for EDS, (Electronic Data Systems). Soon after, she had an enlightening experience in real estate (lease/option) and walked away from her corporate job to focus her efforts on real estate investing full-time.
Wendy is a licensed Real Estate Broker in 3 states and licensed Builder in Michigan. She is the former President and a current Board Member of D.O.L.L.A.R.S., a Detroit based organization comprised of real estate strategists. Wendy has extensive experience in lease options, subject to’s, land development, property management, rehabs, foreclosures, new construction and pre-construction with lease options and new construction being her favorites. With over 22 successful years in general real estate and hundreds of transactions using Lease Options, she is the country’s leading expert on lease options and working with Realtors to acquire lease option deals. Wendy loves to teach others and assist them to achieve the same level of success that she has personally experienced.
Wendy Patton is a published author and well known public speaker. Her first book is titled Investing in Real Estate with Lease Options and Subject To Deals – Powerful Strategies for Getting More When You Sell and Paying Less When You Buy has received rave reviews on Amazon.com and other real estate investor websites. Her second book came out in August 2007 and was immediately a #1 Best Seller on Amazon.com. How to Make Hard Cash in a Soft Real Estate Market , co-written with her business partner, Justin Ryan has since been consistently in the top 10 on Amazon.com for Real Estate books.
Wendy has been an educator and speaker on real estate investing since 1995. She is an avid golfer and currently lives in the Detroit suburb of Clarkston, Michigan with her husband, Michael Gott, and their 5 children.
Real Estate Basics 7PM Double Tree Hotel Thursday January 17, 2008
Building Wealth Through Real Estate Investing
Did you ever wonder how people like McKinney or Trump made their money and became wealthy? Everyone has to start somewhere. But where? Who do I ask for help? Where do I seek the information I need ? What steps do I need to take? How much money do I need? How much time will it take? What about credit? Are there any special skills I need ? How can SREIA help me to be successful or more successful?
All great questions. This meeting will provide a overview of real estate investing and answer your questions about what others have done to succeed and what you can do to succeed as well in building wealth for you and your family. You have to start somewhere and this class is the place. Whether you are brand new and just considering investing or still learning the about how to build greater wealth through real estate you owe it to yourself to be there. It is a great investment of your time and you can't beat the price! (Free to members and $10.00 for guests). Start off the new year right. See you there!
Saturday Seminar on January 19th 9AM to 4PM
with Vena Jones-Cox
Vena Jones-Cox, the
Real Estate Goddess
Vena Jones-Cox's talk at last Tuesday's General Meeting on How To Find More Great Deals Than You Can Handle certainly had people thinking about how they are going to do business in the coming year. Come and discover more tricks of her trade at Vena's full day seminar on Saturday January 19th. Reserve a spot early as this one is sure to be booked out quickly.
When we get a chance to learn from an expert as experienced and knowledgeable as Vena Jones-Cox, we just can’t let her go! That’s why we’re bringing her back on Saturday, [date] to fill your head full of money-making information, real-life advice, and down-to-earth techniques that you can use right away!
In the morning Vena will share why Wholesaling is the ultimate proven strategy for generating quick cash with almost no up-front investment. But there’s more to it that you’ve probably guessed! Join us on and learn:
- What wholesaling is, and how it works step-by-step
- Why wholesaling is a strategy that EVERY investors at EVERY level of experience must understand
- How to make $10,000 in the next 30 days, even if you have no cash, credit or experience!
Plus these advanced strategies
- How to assign “unassignable” contracts and avoid double closings forever
- How to “finance” your wholesale deals for buyers without using your own money
- How to systemize your business and let someone else run it for you
On Saturday afternoon Vena is brining us some education on one of the hottest topics in the real estate investing market as she shares How to Get Rich In the Exploding Foreclosure Market. Foreclosures and delinquent mortgages are at a 30-year high. Desperate property owners are anxious to unload their homes and rental properties BEFORE the trustee sale...and banks are increasingly ready to deal AFTERWARD. If you are one of the small numbers of investors who really understands the process and how to make it work for you, you can make BIG money during this unprecedented period—while helping sellers save their credit and their sanity. At this information-packed meeting, you’ll learn:
- Why today’s foreclosure market presents an awesome opportunity to build wealth, create quick cash, and generate income
- How the foreclosure process REALLY works—and how you can make deals at every stage
- How to find sellers in foreclosure—and get them calling YOU
- How “short sales” and buying delinquent mortgages create profit in over-leveraged foreclosures
- And much more!
Vena is one of the most in-demand experts in the country. She’s been featured in Smart Money Magazine, Reader’s Digest, USA Today, Money, and dozens of other books and publications, and has taught literally thousands of regular folks all over the country how to achieve their financial goals through real estate investing.
Best of all, Vena is a real-life investor who explains exactly, step-by-step, how to make money in real estate. At our Saturday class, she’s going to tell us how to make $5,000 - $10,000 in the next 30 days and share her secrets for the future of foreclosures.
Members $45 Non-Members $55. The additional walk-up charge is $10.00
Call 813-287-1515 10 AM - 2 PM Monday to Friday to make a reservation. Other hours, please leave a message and it will be returned.
Where & When
The Westshore Hotel
1200 North Westshore Blvd. • Tampa, Florida 33607
Phone: 813.282.3636 • Fax: 813.282.0055
Toll Free: 800.449.4343
January 19, 2008
8:30AM Registration
9:00AM - 5:00PM Seminar
Tuesday, January 8th
7:00 pm
Double Tree Hotel
Westshore
4500 West Cypress St.
Tampa, FL
“How to Find More Great
Deals than You Can
Handle”
with Vena Jones-Cox
Some of the country’s MOST SUCCESSFUL investors credit Vena Jones-Cox with
their financial independence. Why? Because Vena gives the most usable, down-to-earth
advice and strategies you’ve ever heard about how to make money in real estate (and still
have time left over to enjoy it!)
Vena’s 19 years’ experience investing in over 500 deals make her one of the most
knowledgeable instructors in the country, but you’ll love her honesty and ability to explain
money-making concepts in a way that anyone can understand. Come to our January 8th
meeting, and enjoy one of the most in-demand presenters in the United States today!
On Tuesday, January 8th, We Guarantee You’ll Learn:
• The 5 tools and skills you need to find great deals—if you’re not getting
big discounts now, this is why
• 15 ways to find sellers who DON’T want
top price for their houses—and 5 ways to get
THEM calling YOU
• How to tell over the phone, in just a few
minutes, whether a deal is a good one (or
just a big fat waste of your time)
• How to turn a great deal “on paper” into real
money in your pocket—even if you have no
cash or credit
• Plus real life examples and much more!
Join us for this inspiring meeting, and learn how to take your real estate career to the next level!
This is One Meeting You Don’t Want to Miss. Bring a Friend!
See below for the exciting Saturday Seminar that Vena will be hosting later this month!
Advanced Investor Luncheon Wednesday January 9th, 2008
IRS has a new agenda: Targeting small businesses for unpaid taxes – Learn how to stay off their radar screen: Presented by Jerry Davies, CPA
Jerry Davies of Davies & Kerr Consulting
Bring your most pressing questions and concerns and learn how to comply with the law and at the same time how to keep most of the money you make. What will be addressed is the most often asked questions, myths, and tips by and for small business owners. Also you will learn what’s New! This luncheon is a must for anybody serious about going into business for themselves.
Jerry began his working career in the real estate business over 25 years ago. From the historic tax act of 1986 for real estate investors and every change since then, discover some of the unknown or often missed tax planning strategies. Their mission is to help small businesses while navigating through a myriad of tax laws to operate their businesses as efficiently and profitably as possible. Their biggest challenge is to stay abreast of the current changes in technology and tax law. Contributions include writing articles and making presentations for local associations and groups. Biggest success is watching an attendee at one of their seminars take just one thing back with them and save thousands of dollars in taxes. Celebrating their 10th year in business in Tampa, Jerry will share with us the most common questions and concerns he has received from small business owners like what are legitimate business deductions, retirement plans, records retention, type of entity to select for your business and much more. Plus learn what’s New!
Jerry Davies, CPA is a consultant to individuals and business owners on tax issues. He can be reached at jdavies@davieskerr.com
Peter Fortunato’s PAPER COURSE
TAMPA, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7th & 8th, 2007
Learn to create and to profit from transactions not involving the dangers, the expenses the uncertainties and the frustration of dealing with institutional financing. Get Pete's clear, patient examples, explanations, insights, and his 2007 workbook!
New Location: The Westshore Hotel (813) 282-3636 1200 North Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607 (Rooms blocked @ $79)
For Flyer or Pete’s Schedule go to: www.peterfortunato.com
If you want more information please contact me at: peter@peterfortunato.com or by phone at 727-397-1906
Suncoast Real Estate Investor's Assn., Inc. Invites you to our Annual Holiday PartyDouble Tree HotelDecember 7, 2007
Time: 6:30 p.m.- Cash Bar 7:30 p.m. - Dinner
Dress: Business Casual / Formal |
Please join us on Friday, December 7, 2007 for SREIA's annual holiday party. We invite you to come for an evening of dinner and dancing. We will be having a delicious gourmet buffet, cash bar, and music for dancing. This year we will be hosting our party at the Double Tree Hotel in Tampa. There will be gifts for all attending and the opportunity to win other gifts generously provided by SREIA's Vendors. Please make your reservation below.
Address: _______________________ Address: _______________________
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(city) (state) (zip) (city) (state) (zip)
Form of payment: (Circle one) Cash Check Credit Card
Cash Amount: $_______ Check Amount: $ _______ Check Number: _______
Credit Card: (Circle one) Amex Discover Master Card Visa
Amt. to be charged: $__________
Credit Card Number: ________________________ Exp. date: ___________
Name on card: ______________________ Signature: ____________________
Seats are limited,
__________ X $40 SREIA Members Attending
__________ X $50 Guest/Non-member
Walk ins - Add another $10 to the prices above.
Mail to: SREIA
1411 Westshore Blvd. Ste. #316
Tampa, FL 33607
Fax to: (813) 287-1516 Or Phone: (813) 287-1515
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Suncoast Real Estate Investors Association Election Results
President - Dave Marek
VP - Vince Pizzitola
Treasurer - Chuck Collova
Secretary - Astrid Samachson
Coming off board: Pat Barnes, Bob Davis, Linda Mills
Coming on board: Ed Brackin, Jerry Davies, Rob Earhart - Rest of board
remains the same
The new board will meet for the first time in January, 2008.
General Meeting December 4th, 2007
Jack Miller is an active investor who specializes in single family houses however, he has bought, sold or held for investment over 500 properties including apartments, mobile home parks, office buildings, development land, hundreds of time shares, over 1 million in mortgage paper, businesses, commercial property, and land leases spread over 21 states from Hawaii to Maine and Florida to Oregon. More significantly, all but one property were bought without a single institutional loan being placed on the property and without any personal loan guarantees or personal financial liability.
Jack Miller started the first seminar on single family house investing in 1975 and his course textbooks on Options, Management, and Trusts represent the standard of the industry. Since 1978, he has personally written and published his monthly investment newsletter, The CommonWealth Letters, and he continues to present monthly seminars around the country.
Jack is a member of the Exchangor's Hall of Fame and is a past recipient of Florida's Exchangor of the Year Award, Creative Real Estate Magazine's Educator of the Year Award and The Academy of Real Estate's Pathfinder Award. He is a founding member of the International Newsletter Association and has been a regular contributor to Creative Real Estate Magazine for many years. He is an internationally sought-after convention speaker in Europe, Canada, and America.
Advanced Investor’s Luncheon – Nov. 14, 12:30
"What Helps Add Value To A House To Expedite The Sale?"
Presented by: Wayne Brown with Wayne Brown & Associates
Wayne Brown has been a real estate appraiser for over 30 years in the Tampa Bay Area appraising properties from single family residential lots to multi-use high rise buildings in Philadelphia.
Wayne worked for three different banks and lending institutions as their senior review appraiser. Wayne also worked for HUD appraising apartment buildings on a national basis.
Wayne is actively involved in doing appraisals for REO foreclosures for banks and financial institutions.
Prior to his appraisal career, Wayne was a social worker for child abuse and a federal agent with Department of Justice.
According to Wayne, the real estate market we have today is because the investors were fueling the market, and they were the ones that were the driving force behind the market that resulted in substantial increases in value that we saw for a few years. Now, we have a different market and one of the main reasons for the change is investors have basically jumped out of the market and that along with the interest rate increase is what has happened.
So, how do we deal with the market we have now? What helps sell a property? What adds value to a house? Where does square feet play a part? Does landscaping really have a big impact? Which comparative sales should be pertinent to the value you may ask for your house?
Come hear all about it and bring your questions for Q&A time.
Suncoast Real Estate Investors Association attendees purchase their own lunch for $10.00 at Sam Seltzer’s, 4744 N. Dale Mabry Highway. Lunch starts at 12:30PM, with the presentation afterward. You must be a member to attend. You can join at the door.
November 6th, 2007 6:30 PM
Learn how to create Transactions, Income and Wealth, Presented by Pete Fortunato
Discover negotiating techniques and paperwork that make the numbers work.
Advanced Investor’s Luncheon – October 10, 2007, 12:30 PM
“The Title Process With Pre-foreclosures and Short Sales
Presented by: Genesis Title & Peter Croizat
How does an investor deal with situations involving pre-foreclosures and short sales? What position is the homeowner in? How can you help a homeowner in distress who can not possibly catch up on their payments? What are typical challenges the investor or investor’s buyer may have to deal with to qualify? What is the best way to approach the situation to make it a win win? Title companies see it all. SREIA’s guest speakers from Genisis Title and Peter Croizat will be presenting these answers and more at SREIA’s next Advanced Investor’s Luncheon. You must be a member to attend. Members are charged $10 to cover the cost of the lunch.
Real Estate Basics – October 18, 2007 7:00 PM
“Where Did All The Money Go?”
Presented by Vince Pizzitola
Vince Pizzitola will be back to help you find out. How, you might ask! Quickbooks First Aid to the rescue!
There are many ways of keeping track of your finances. To many it is one of the most confusing, aggravating, and non-fulfilling aspects of real estate investing and doing it right from the beginning can save you from a lot of headaches. There are so many programs that are available for yourcomputer most people don’t even know where to start. Vince will go over how Quickbooks works well for real estate investors andhe will go over how to start setting up a good, solid, flexible accounting system that will keep track of all your income and expenses to help make your job and your life a little bit easier. Whether a new investor or a seasoned investor this is a good class to attend. It will definitely help you. Don’t forget to bring all your questions!
This 2-day free event is based on Greg
Pinneo's signature investment class, Wisdom for Wealth &
Foundations for Freedom. In this 2-day event, Greg equips you with
the mindset and investment tools that will make a difference in your
next deal. This is an extremely popular series due to the depth of
Greg's experience developed over 30 years as a full-time investor
over a variety of different investment conditions. From interest
rates highs and lows, to sellers markets to buyers markets, Greg has
seen it all. From single family homes to large multi-plex buildings,
Greg has done it successfully. Greg, himself, will be teaching both
days and you can expect him to cover
- Acquisition Strategies: Unique Ways to
Find Investment Grade Property
- Financial Success in Changing Market
Conditions
- Building Your Real Estate Team
- Negotiation
- Financing Your Deal
- Finding Investors
- Seller Financing
- Deeds of Trust
- Promissory Notes
- Wrap Notes
- Options/Lease Options
- Property Management
- And Much More!
There is absolutely no charge to attend this
class.You must, however, register in advance to secure one of the
limited number of seats.
TO REGISTER: You can register by filling out
our online registration form, click here.
Or you may also register via e-mail, phone or fax with your name and
contact information and the names and contact information of your
guests if applicable.
Due to the phenomenal
value of this class available seats will go quickly, so contact us
right away!
Note: Greg, and only Greg, will be teaching
in person during the entire weekend.
Over the course of the weekend, this class
will build upon each concept. As a courtesy to fellow classmates,
participants need to attend for the entire weekend - we are not going
back to answer questions on lessons that have already been discussed.
Sunday only attendance will not be permitted. Also, Saturday only
attendance will not be allowed because that will take away another
person's opportunity to attend for the whole weekend. Please be
prompt.
Thank you for your courteous understanding
and cooperation.
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Room 13-15
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More Information About Greg Pinneo and his Free Course on Investment and Negotiation.
You can register by filling out our online registration form, click here.
Mr. Greg Pinneo will talk about "Real Estate Investing & the Art of Negotiation" at the DoubleTree Hotel on West Cypress in Tampa, Florida October 2, 2007 6:30 PM
Gregory Pinneo
“I have heard Robert Kiyasaki speak, and read all of his real estate books (Rich Dad Poor Dad) and I can tell you that he is no Greg Pinneo…In 20 years, I have heard over 500 speakers do their thing, and I can tell you that you and Zig Ziglar are the best that I have ever heard!”
- Patrick Snow, National Speaker and Author
Gregory Pinneo is a Northwest native and a graduate of the University of Washington. For over 30 years Greg has been a full time real estate investor and has become a recognized industry expert in acquisition, finance, negotiation and property management.
Greg’s personal portfolio has included the purchase of over 500 units in over 200 different buildings. In addition, he has conducted more than 500 brokerage negotiations. Greg has created a system that in over 30 years of investing has never lost him money on a Real Estate transaction. Through a myriad of challenging and changing conditions, Greg has never missed a mortgage payment and unlike many in our industry, has never declared bankruptcy. Greg is Owner of Gregory Pinneo Construction And Development Company, Average Joe Consulting, Real Investors Association and Founder and CEO of Reach Returns, Inc.
While actively engaged in growing both his business and his real estate portfolio, Greg served as an instructor on Real Estate Investing for Seattle Pacific University for four years. As an educator, and ad hoc advisor, Greg teaches strategies for success, effective techniques, and productive practices. He shares lessons learned that have proven enormously valuable in real estate investing.
Greg has a passion for “giving back” to the profession and people in his life. He has been a keynote speaker for numerous universities, business and community organizations as well as high schools. In these engagements he gives entrepreneurial insights, motivational speeches and commencement addresses. From the highlights of building an extraordinary entrepreneurial empire, to summiting some of world's highest mountain peaks, to the lows of a prison cell where he spent several months, Greg's diverse experience and willingness to be open about all of his history allows him to bring a very unique message. Greg's life story is one that entrepreneurs and students alike will find unforgettable. Greg hopes in communicating his lessons learned that he can help others avoid pitfalls and face their own personal challenges with ethics, hope and encouragement.
First Steps: Real Estate Basics – September 20th, 7:00 PM
“Selling Houses – How to Realize your Profit” Presented by: Jose Valdez
How do you sell a house quickly in today’s environment-or any environment for that matter? How do you get the price you want? One of the most understood elements of wealth accumulation is selling. Join us for an exciting evening with our guest speaker Jose Valdez, a young and aspiring entrepreneur who is successfully making a living through creative real estate.
Some folks think sales people are born. Jose will help to dispel that myth. Jose will also show some of the "secrets of selling houses". He'll tell you why they sometimes don't sell and what you have to do to change that. He'll also show you how to attract buyers, capture calls, and build a buyers list to have waiting for you to sell them a house. All this and much more!
Advanced Investor’s Luncheon – Sept. 12, 12:30
"Insuring Your Properties in Today’s Real Estate Market"
Presented by: Mike Buice
Will property insurance go up or down in the future months? What is covered on my policy? Am I insured for liability? What happens when my house is vacant? Is there anything besides a Citizens policy? What do I get if my house burns? What do I get if a break in occurs? What if my A/C is stolen?
Mike Buice will educate us on the present insurance industry and answer these questions and many more that you may ask at our next SREIA’s advanced Investor’s Luncheon.
Mike Buice, owner of Vicki Diaz Insurance, has been in the insurance business for 19 years. His office has a combination of 58 years of experience in the insurance business.
Vicki Diaz Insurance writes all lines of business from property & causality to financial services.
Because of the experience and relationship they have with company representatives, they are able to enjoy some of the more competitive companies that other agencies like theirs do not have.
Suncoast Real Estate Investors Association attendees purchase their own lunch for $10.00 at Sam Seltzer’s, 4744 N. Dale Mabry Highway. Lunch starts at 12:30PM, with the presentation afterward. You must be a member to attend. You can join at the door.
September 8, 2007, Saturday Seminar, 8:30-4:30pm
(Includes steak and chicken marsala buffet)
$49.00 members, $69.00 non-members, $20.00 extra at door if not prepaid
Real Estate Riches for Regular People
Westshore Hotel, 1200 N. Westshore Blvd., 813-282-3636
For those who want to get rich in real estate but can't seem to get started, Andy Heller presents…
"Real Estate Riches for Regular People”
Presented by "Regular Guy" Andy Heller
There are literally hundreds of wealth-building strategies available for real estate investors. Some are more lucrative than others, and many are simply way to much work for the money that an investor hopes to make. “Regular Guy” Andy Heller, will show you why of the hundreds of wealth-building formulas reviewed, Fortune Magazine recommended Andy Heller’s strategies.
Like so many of us, Andy Heller started investing part time, pulling aside a few hours each week for his hobby. Since then he has build a fortune in his spare time using basic, proven formulas that anyone, including "regular people" can do in ANY real estate market. Andy has since authored "Buy Low, Rent Smart, Sell High" and has been interviewed and prominently featured in respected publications including Kiplinger, WallStreetJournal.com, TheStreet.com, Personal Excellence, Money Magazine, and MarketWatch.com.
Andy will show you in his exciting presentation...
- Why today’s COOLING market is a RED HOT opportunity for investors!
- Buying Low: Learn about the untapped fortunes with bank-owned real estate
- What types of properties can you buy from banks
- Why a MOTIVATED tenant is the key to landlording fortunes
- How the “typical” lease options minimize, not maximize, an investor’s profits
- How to make a fortune in real estate AND help your tenants at the same time
- How to sell for top dollar WITHOUT paying real estate commissions
- Achieve your REGULAR RICHES: Real estate fortunes for regular people...without the hassles
And much, much, more!
TO REGISTER CALL 813-287-1515
General Meeting September 4, 2007, 6:00 PM
"Investing in Bank Owned Foreclosures"
Presented by: Andy Heller
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Neither Andy Heller nor his real estate partner Scott Frank, ever intended to become full time real estate investors. However, in their approximately 40 years of combined real estate investing, they have developed a long term real estate investing strategy that has allowed them to make loads of money while minimizing their time, effort and headaches. |
On a part-time basis, while involved in successful non-real estate careers and putting their families first, Scott and Andy have bought, rented and sold approximately 100 homes. Additionally, in many years, they have made more money in their 2-5 hour a week “side real estate investing job” than in their 40+ hour per week day job.
Over the years, Andy and Scott learned a lot. They eventually developed the “Buy Low, Rent Smart, Sell High” program, which is a grounded and realistic wealth generating method. You can use it to buy one home, or dozens. Andy and Scott are living proof that it can be done, and it does not take a lot of money or a lot of time….just the desire to make it happen.
In 2005, FORTUNE MAGAZINE recognized the “Buy Low, Rent Smart, Sell High” program among the top five real estate wealth building strategies. After the Fortune recognition, requests came in for Andy and Scott to speak and teach others what they have learned during their real estate investing career. Shortly thereafter Andy and Scott formed their educational company called “Regular Riches”. Andy and Scott selected the name “Regular Riches” to show that “regular guys” and “regular gals” just like them can achieve real estate riches.
Andy was born in Canada, raised in Florida, has lived for many years in Georgia and California, and has studied real estate markets throughout North America. He has helped countless people in their efforts to realize their dreams, and he is ready to share his knowledge to simply and easily put you on the road to financial freedom.
Saturday, September 1st, we offer a dynamic seminar, "Take Charge" presented by nationally known motivational speaker, A. J. Peudan.
Don't miss it! Please see information and registration form below.
SCT "Take Charge!" System
The Most Empowering Workshop you will ever experience! Sept. 1, 2007 - West Shore Hotel: 9am-6pm.
A. J. Puedan of Success Coach Technologies is a national speaker and investor who has been coaching and training entrepreneurs in the real estate industry for 18 years. He is the expert on showing you how to master your mind and master yourself, which is the key to getting you to take action and follow through with what you already know you should do.
When you attend the "Take Charge!" workshop, you will experience a fun, powerful, hands-on, do it now style process where you can begin to Discover You.
The investment in yourself is just $95 and you can bring a guest free! When you attend you will receive free: AJ's book, "How to Coach a Fish", and CD program "Coaching for Performance."
Please contact your SREIA office to register today. The pre-registration deadline is August 27th.
Pre-Registration is now closed.
Join us for a day filled with information and fun. Sept. 1, 2007 9am-6pm. Registration 8:30 am.
THE WESTSHORE HOTEL
1200 N. WESTSHORE BLVD.
TAMPA, FL
Real Estate Basics — Saturday (Not Thursday)
Saturday, August 18, 2007, 9:00 – 4:00 PM
"The One and Only SREIA One Day
Saturday Rehab Seminar!"
See Registration Form & Info Below
Presented by: SREIA’s Vince Pizzitola
REMINDER: In August each year we have a Saturday Rehab Seminar instead of the First Steps Meeting so put it on your calendar NOW. A Durango’s Steak and Chicken Marsala Buffet is included. YUMMY!! AND All That Knowledge. Please Join US!!!
You bought a house and you are now standing in the middle of the living room looking at the beautiful sky through the hole in the roof next to the ceiling fan. Ever wonder what to do?
Take a new and refreshing look at rehabbing and the steps you need to take to end up being a successful investor in Real Estate. Not only will we explore how to evaluate a property, we will present examples of exit strategies that you need to be aware of.
We will look at creative approaches in rehabbing and most importantly, how to sell your masterpieces.
Vince Pizzatola, a long time investor in the Tampa Bay area will share his unique views on Real Estate investing. Join Vince for a day filled with practical information that you will be able to use. The only qualifications you need to attend is the desire to learn and have fun!
To make this a more memorable and personal event, please email at least 2 questions or topics that you would like to address during the day. Email questions to: info@systemsforprofit.com
The Rehab Seminar will be $49.00 for members and $79.00 for non-members. Add $10.00 at the door. To register send an email to: admin@sreia.com ,or use the registration form in this months newsletter. You can also call the office at (813)287-1515 or send faxes to (813) 287-1516.
* Saturday* August 18 REHABBING First Steps Meeting. (Not Thursday) 9– 4:00
"The One and Only SREIA One Day Saturday Rehab Seminar!"
See Registration Form & Info Page 3.
Durango’s Steak and Chicken Marsala buffet is included. YUMMY!!
AND All That Knowledge. Please Join US!!!
Rehabbing Systems Boot Camp
Presented By SREIA & Vince Pizzitola
*** Includes: Durango’s Steak and Chicken Marsala buffet ***
You Will Learn How To:
Identify Prospects for Rehab
Make Repairs that Make Sense
Create HUGE Profits with Rehabbing Systems
Turn Trash into Cash
Do-It Yourself or Hire a Contractor
Set Budgets for Control
Sell Your House with a Mouse
Join Us For A Day Filled With Information and Fun
Date: August 18, 2007 9:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m., Registration: 8:30
THE WESTHORE HOTEL
1200 N. WESTSHORE BLVD. TAMPA, FL. 33607
Fill Out This Form Below or contact us at 813-287-1515
Fax form to 813-287-1516 or email to: admin @ sreia.com
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Join Us August 7th at 6PM for an exciting evening with A.J. Puedan
Are you making and getting all the offers you want? Have you been taught how to find a deal?
Have you been taught how to make a profitable offer? My guess is by now the answer is “Yes”.
You have a good idea of what you need to do and how to do it; the challenge is getting yourself
to follow through and do it.
A.J. Puedan of Success Coach Technologies is a national speaker and investor that has been
coaching and training entrepreneurs in the real estate industry for 18 years. He is the expert on
showing you how to Master your mind, and master yourself which is the key to getting you to
take action and follow through with what you already know you should do. Until you learn to
master yourself nothing else matters.
A.J. has taught thousands of investors to make their lives and businesses easier, simpler and a
whole lot less stressful. He knows the missing link unlocking your potential is to understand
yourself, what holds you back and then utilize the power of your own mind. AJ magically
empowers you to take your business to the next level!
On August 7th, AJ will take you through a fun, powerful, and effective process where you can begin to Discover You. You will be able to easily identify the five major elements that will either work for you or against you while building your business. Learn to utilize the tool that will quickly show you where your hang ups are and what you need to work on. Understand the SIX questions successful business people ask themselves. The answers will uncover the next step you need to take to be more and go for more in your life. Master your mind and master yourself…. do more deals and make more money!
Advanced Investor’s Luncheon – August 8, 12:30
"Building Your Real Estate Business"
Presented by: Tony Reaves,
A National Reia President
How does an investor build their real estate investing business? Do you know how to establish business credit in the names of your real estate businesses? How can lines of credit help your business? How do you quickly build equity in your properties?
SREIA is honored to have Tony Reaves speak at our meeting. Tony, has been on the National Reia Board for several years, being instrumental in leading it to the level it is today. SREIA has been a long time member of National REIA and National REIA commends SREIA as a non-profit for its leadership, networking and the education variety it provides to its membership.
Tony Reaves, a successful experienced investor, speaks around the country to all levels of investors. Some of Tony’s business adventures include residential, multi-family and commercial, investing in different parts of the country.
His knowledge can become your knowledge. Tony knows the answers to the “Hows” and will be at our next Advanced Investor’s Luncheon to share with us. So come hear Tony explain the system which has help made him successful.
Suncoast Real Estate Investors Association attendees purchase their own lunch for $10.00 at Sam Seltzer’s, 4744 N. Dale Mabry Highway. Lunch starts at 12:30PM, with the presentation afterward. You must be a member to attend. You can join at the door.
Tuesday, July 3, 2007 6:30 PM
What's a Landlord to Do? By Nena Gang
Insurance, Property Taxes, Rental Inspections, Fair Housing and More!! Did I mention the landlord bills from the 2007 Legislative Session?
If you are a Landlord or planning to be a Landlord, you’ll want to hear this presentation.
Other new hot buttons; "accessibility", "immigration", "Limited English Proficiency" and we're just getting started.
Nena Gang, EVP of the Bay Area Apartment Association will be joining us for her annual review of the "Joys of Landlording" and how avoid the pitfalls and pot holes of the rental industry.
Nena Gang is the CEO of GMS Group, an association management and consulting firm located in Tampa, Florida.
GMS Group currently partners with seven non-profit trade associations, including the Bay Area Apartment Association. GMS has been involved in association management since the early 80's.
In recent years, Nena has devoted significant time to developing and teaching adult learner programs. These seminars/workshops are interactive and focus on ‘reality’ training for the industry professional. Current programs include, OSHA lock out tag out, sales and marketing, anger management, customer service, curb appeal and five fair housing seminars.
In addition to free standing seminars, Nena also teaches the NALP, CAM and CAM-T programs which are accredited through the National Apartment Association.
GMS Group offers full service management services to its clients including a government affairs division that monitors and assists GMS clients lobbyists at
the state and local level in addition to working with local government and other agencies.
Gang credits her staff for ‘covering’ for her and providing her the opportunities to travel and take part in government affairs and other learning adventures.
Investor’s Luncheon – July 11, 2007, 12:30 PM
"Using 1031 Tax Free Exchanges When Selling Investment Real Estate"
Presented by: Allan and Andrea Andreasen
Andrea is President of 1031 Property Exchange, Inc., offering services as a qualified intermediary. Allan is an accountant specializing in taxation, real estate, corporate structuring and tax matters related to all phases of real estate ownership and investing. Allan works with business owners and real estate investors throughout the United States. Both are real estate investors and knowledgeable about the ins and outs of real estate investing and taxation. They believe that an essential key to life is to “become skillful enough to be able to do rewarding things.”
There talk will center on the merits of using 1031 Tax Free Exchanges when selling investment real estate in order to “keep your equity working for you”. Other topics will be tax aspects of investing in real estate.
Come with your questions and note pads. This is informative and presented in a pro-active style that will keep you awake and more importantly, WILL increase your business!
Suncoast Real Estate Investors Association attendees purchase their own lunch for $10.00 at Sam Seltzer’s, 4744 N. Dale Mabry Highway. Lunch starts at 12:30PM, with the presentation afterward. You must be a member to attend. You can join at the door.
First Steps Meeting Thursday July 19, 2007 7:00 PM
Adventures in Landlording
What happens when you decide to keep a property? It may have been because you couldn't sell it outright or maybe you want to keep it in your inventory for a while. How do you find, evaluate, lease, and keep a quality tenant? What can you do to ensure everything goes right? What can happen if you don't screen your tenants? What can you do if your tenant turns out to be less than desirable?
Want to save a bundle? What criteria are you using? Do you like pets? How do you make sure you don't get into trouble? How can you limit your exposure?
Come find out answers to these questions and many more as SREIA president Dave Marek and secretary Bob Davis talk about the adventures you can have in owning and renting out or leasing a property. It will be a first-hand look at methodologies, techniques and the hands on experience of two very experienced investor property managers. There will also be some great information handed out, so don't miss it.
Investor’s Luncheon – July 11, 2007, 12:30 PM
"Using 1031 Tax Free Exchanges When Selling Investment Real Estate"
Presented by: Allan and Andrea Andreasen
Andrea is President of 1031 Property Exchange, Inc., offering services as a qualified intermediary. Allan is an accountant specializing in taxation, real estate, corporate structuring and tax matters related to all phases of real estate ownership and investing. Allan works with business owners and real estate investors throughout the United States. Both are real estate investors and knowledgeable about the ins and outs of real estate investing and taxation. They believe that an essential key to life is to “become skillful enough to be able to do rewarding things.”
There talk will center on the merits of using 1031 Tax Free Exchanges when selling investment real estate in order to “keep your equity working for you”. Other topics will be tax aspects of investing in real estate.
Come with your questions and note pads. This is informative and presented in a pro-active style that will keep you awake and more importantly, WILL increase your business!
Suncoast Real Estate Investors Association attendees purchase their own lunch for $10.00 at Sam Seltzer’s, 4744 N. Dale Mabry Highway. Lunch starts at 12:30PM, with the presentation afterward. You must be a member to attend. You can join at the door.
First Steps Meeting Thursday July 19, 2007 7:00 PM
Adventures in Landlording
What happens when you decide to keep a property? It may have been because you couldn't sell it outright or maybe you want to keep it in your inventory for a while. How do you find, evaluate, lease, and keep a quality tenant? What can you do to ensure everything goes right? What can happen if you don't screen your tenants? What can you do if your tenant turns out to be less than desirable?
Want to save a bundle? What criteria are you using? Do you like pets? How do you make sure you don't get into trouble? How can you limit your exposure?
Come find out answers to these questions and many more as SREIA president Dave Marek and secretary Bob Davis talk about the adventures you can have in owning and renting out or leasing a property. It will be a first-hand look at methodologies, techniques and the hands on experience of two very experienced investor property managers. There will also be some great information handed out, so don't miss it.
June 13, 2007, 12:30 PM
Investor’s Luncheon
"What Do We All Have In Common?"
Presented by: "Benefit" Bill Coffman
Every time we leave our homes, we expect to return and find it in exactly the same condition as when we left it. When we return to find disaster has struck, we are left emotionally distraught and facing financial peril. Whether we are homeowners, business owners or landlords, no one is prepared for disaster.
Now you may be thinking ‘I have insurance and my insurance company will take care of me during this time.’ Maybe they will, maybe they won’t. Consider this: during catastrophes, your insurance company may be taking steps to ensure its’ own survival. You can bet, your survival will only be incidental to those steps. Are you still comfortable with your insurer?
Benefit Bill ™ Coffman, as the CEO of Strategic Adjustment Services, Inc., a highly successful Public Adjusting firm in Miami Beach, Florida, I’ve helped hundreds of clients obtain the Maximum money they are entitled to following a loss: in many cases three (3), four (4) and even five (5) times what the insurance company initially offered. I’m able to do this because I know something you don’t: I know how to make an insurance claim and receive the Maximum benefit available under the policy.
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