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1031 Exchanges, Self-directed IRA's, and How Will Your "Short Sale" Affect You?

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:13:57 -0700

How will your property that you "Short-Sold" REALLY effect your next tax return?

Have questions about 1031 Exchanges?

Want to build your IRA ...and use it to fund your real estate deals?

Not sure whether you should incorporate as a C-Corp, S- Corp or LLC?

The Charleston Real Estate Investors Association
will host Former IRS Treasury Agent, Michael Hale, EA,
at their May Meeting on Thursday, May 6th, 2010
at 5:30 PM at The North Charleston Inn,
2934 W. Montague Ave. N. Charleston, S.C.

Michael teaches investors and small business owners
how to to avoid paying tax on the gain from the sale
of investment property and the six basic requirements
for a 1031 exchange.

Anyone looking to learn more about 1031 exchanges,
Self Directed IRA's or corporate entities should attend
this meeting.

This is an "open" meeting.

Member Registration begins at 5:30 pm.

Guests are welcome. ($20 at the door)

RSVP to Charlestonreia@gmail.com" or
call 843-200-5617

Robert Kiyosaki's CashFlow 101 Played In Charleston, SC!

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 13:50:17 -0700

Ever wanted to change your life but didn't know how?

Ever played a game that changed your financial destiny?

Robert Kiyosaki, the New York Times best -selling author
of Rich Dad/Poor Dad, and Increase Your Financial IQ, has.
He invented the game-CASHFLOW 101.

Why?

Because he wanted to teach every-day people how to think differently about their money and show them it was possible to get out of the "Rat Race." How? By playing a game that
simulated investing-all kinds of investing.

To what end?

To change people's financial destiny and help them discover that passive-residual income is the secret to financial freedom.

Playing the game CASHFLOW 101 is designed to stimulate your mind and simulate the act of investing in a fun yet educational environment that is guaranteed to challenge your perceptions about money and illuminate your financial IQ.

Are you ready for such a challenge?

Then join the Charleston Real Estate Investors Association
who sponsor the largest CASHFLOW game in South Carolina,
as they set the stage to help players elevate their financial IQ.

For those unfamiliar with this Association, Charleston Real Estate
Investors Association Club has been hosting monthly CASHFLOW
games for almost two years in Charleston, SC.

Their mission?

"To elevate the financial intelligence of the local community by
promoting personal growth through education and by developing
relationships that support and encourage members to achieve
financial freedom."

Would you like to "practice" investing without the real world risk?

Would you like to "network" with small bisiness owners, entrepreneurs,
real estate investors and other Robert Kiyosaki students?

Would you like to get out of the "Rat Race" and live off your "passive income"?

If you answered yes to any of the questions above, you too, have the opportunity to enjoy this "challenging" experience.

For more information and future meetings, email" charlestoncashflow@gmail.com

Q. What does every investor, Realtor, or buyer want?

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:50:49 -0700

A. An unlimited amount of "Private Money!"

How many of you are frustrated with trying to fund your real estate deals
right now with banks and don't have $100,000 sitting around to fund deals
yourself?

How many of you would love to be able to buy profitable properties like apartment
buildings, commercial properties, REO's,short sales, foreclosures, you name it....
without having to put your own cash or credit into the deal? (chuckle)

How many of you are interested in a proven system for generating $6,000
to $30,000 per deal...without having to use your own cash or credit?

Now, I know the whole "no money down" thing sounds like a pipe dream to some people... but in today's market there are a lot of these deals out there when you know what to do... and how to do it... and where to get the money... which is what we're going to go over at our next Charleston Real Estate Investors Meeting on Thursday, April 1st, 2010!

If you only attend one meeting in 2010...this is the meeting that you will not want to miss!

Our guest speaker for April 1st, 2010 is the most requested speaker that our members have begged for in the past 12 months...

MustKnowInvesting.com's Patrick Riddle!

Patrick has been a full-time investor since he dropped out of college almost 7 years ago as
a broke but motivated "kid" to pursue investing in real estate full-time.

After a few failures...losing thousands of dollars on his first two investments... he figured out that
relying on conventional financing, hard money, and splitting profits with partners just wasn't
working for his real estate business... lol, and his pocketbook.

So Patrick started to study, apply, and hone his skills on getting private money, sales, persuasion,
and more. In the last 6.5 years Patrick has closed over 127 "no money down" (or very little
of his own money on some deals) real estate deals ranging from flips, wholesales, rehabs,
multi-family, and buy and hold... and was able to get over $6 million in other peoples money
(aka private money) actually funded into deals over that time.

Patrick invests out of beautiful Charleston, South Carolina and has become well known in Charleston in the "investor" community and is always glad to help other investors see the same success with getting
other peoples money, for very low interest rates, with no points or excess fees.

In the last 13 months Patrick teamed up with 2 other successful investors (who collectively have got over $31.5 million in private money actually funded into their own or other investors deals in the last 6 years alone) and have been helping investors outside of South Carolina learn and apply the same strategies and tools using other peoples money to buy apartment buildings, short sales, REO's, foreclosures, commercial properties, and land.

After numerous requests, Patric & his team put together a coaching program for students wanting to learn their "techniques" and in the first 12 months, those students have got over $11.5 million in private money for their own deals using the guidance, strategies, and tools Patrick, Susan, and Trevor have given them.

If you'd like to meet Patrick, learn, chat with and "pick his brain" you might want to make sure that
you print this out and tape it to your monitor so that you will not miss this huge opportunity, to
meet someone right here in Charleston, SC, that is doing what you want to do!

Check in is at 5:30 - meeting starts at 6 pm - ends at 8 pm.

SORRY, NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED IN AFTER THE MEETING HAS STARTED

North Charleston Inn, 2934 W. Montague Ave. N. Charleston, SC 29418

Members get in FREE - (Please be sure to wear your name badge)

Guests $20.

NO CELL PHONES - NO TEXTING - NO CHECKING EMAIL

Would you like to practice investing...without the real world risks?

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:28:51 -0700

Would you like to get out of the Rat Race?

Do you want your money to work for you... instead of you working for it?

If you are familiar with the book RICH DAD POOR DAD by Robert Kiyosaki, then you may have heard about CASHFLOW® 101 the Board Game - it actually came before the book. CASHFLOW® 101, the Board Game was created to teach people how to become a master of money and elevate their financial IQ".

You are invited to join the members of The Charleston Real Estate Investor's Association for the largest Cash Flow 101 Game Night in South Carolina. Business owners, entrepreneurs, real estate professionals, investors and those who want to enjoy learning in a fun, and interactive atmosphere.

In this hands-on game you will make money, lose money and discover what few people ever learn..the secret of the rich: How to profit in up markets and down markets!

Experience all the fun of without taking all the real life risks! Here is just a taste of what you get when you play the game of the RICH:

• Learn and play the board game that the rich have been playing for years.

• Meet & network with local real estate investors about the Charleston market

• Find your style of building wealth without taking the real world risks.

• Play in the largest CASHFLOW® 101 Game in South Carolina.

• Receive prizes as the first person to get out of the CASHFLOW® 101 Rat Race.

• Spend time with Rich Dad students, fans, and entrepreneurs.

"On a recent evening I bought into a limited partnership, flipped a bed and breakfast for a quick profit, tripled my money on "OK4U" pharmaceutical stock. I also got downsized from my teaching job, bought a duplex and hada baby. After all that, I managed to get out of the proverbial rat race."

Sarah Max, CNN/Money Senior Writer

Reserve your seat, RSVP charlestoncashflow@gmail.com

WHEN: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 6:00 PM

WHERE: Grand Buffet Restaurant, 4950 Centre Pointe

Drive, N. Charleston, SC

COST: FREE!

North Charleston Networking Group To Host Governor Mark Sanford

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:43:34 -0800

PROFESSIONAL NETWORK CONNECTIONS

North Charleston Business Builders Network

Meeting Notice Meeting Notice

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 Grand Buffett (Tanger Outlet)

11:30 a.m. - 1:00p.m. 4950 Centre Point Drive

N. Charleston, SC 29418

Special Guest Speaker Governor Mark Sanford

We are please to have arguably, the BEST networker in South Carolina, Governor Mark Sanford speak

to our N. Charleston Business Builders Network about his legislative plans that could affect the Charleston

area and will share his "secrets" to creating a powerful "Sphere of Influence" and networking partners for

life.

Members: This would be a GREAT opportunity to "reach out" to that "potential prospect" or client that

you have been thinking would make a good addition to our group. Our goal is that every

member bring 1 guest!

Guests: We would love to have you visit if you are interested in being a part of a vibrant, growing,

networking group...but we have limited seating available for this event....if you do not

RSVP before Monday, March 8^th, 2010 .....we might not have a seat available at this event.

Professional Network Connections only allows ONE person-per-occupation; the following occupations are available on a first-come-first-served-basis.

Human Resource Director Funeral Director Payroll Services Florist

Commercial Contractor Website Developer Copier Sales P&C Agent

Divorce Attorney Moving Company Home Inspector Photographer

Commercial Realtor Property Manager CPA-Accountant Travel Agent

(Might want to secure your position in this group BEFORE your competition does!)

RSVP required by return email or by calling Bobby Wallace @ 843-200-5617)

For more information about Professional Network Connections and how you can increase your

business 20% in the next twelve months, Go to www.pnconnections.org

Professional Network Connections

P.O. Box 713 Mauldin, SC 29662

864-990-3273

Who else wants to "pick the brains" of Charleston County Auditor Peggy Mosley?

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:45:26 -0800

When is the last time the tax assessor came to your home?

What is "assessed value" and how is my tax bill determined?

Why does a home tax assessment change?

Why is my home tax assessment different than the price I could sell my house for?

How do I appeal my home tax assessment? Is it expensive? What do I have to prove?

House property taxes in my community are too high and out of control. What can we do?

If you, your clients, or any of your family have questions about property
taxes, you might want to make plans to attend our next Charleston Real
Estate Investors Association meeting on Thursday, March 4, 2010 as we
welcome our special guest speaker, Charleston County Auditor Peggy Mosley!

When is the last time the tax assessor came to your home?

What is "assessed value" and how is my tax bill determined?

Why does a home tax assessment change?

Why is my home tax assessment different than the price I could sell my house for?

How do I appeal my home tax assessment? Is it expensive? What do I have to prove?

House property taxes in my community are too high and out of control. What can we do?

If you, your clients, or any of your family have questions about property taxes, you might want to make plans to attend our next Charleston Real Estate Investors Association meeting on Thursday, March 4, 2010 as we welcome our special guest speaker, Charleston County Auditor Peggy Mosley!

Peggy Moseley was first elected Charleston County Auditor in 1992 and was re-elected in 1996, 2000, 2004 and again in 2008. She holds a bachelor's degree in business management from Charleston Southern
University and a master's degree in business administration from Central Michigan University. She earned the distinction as "Certified Manager" and is a graduate of the Institute of County Officials.

An active proponent of community service and professional involvement, Moseley has served as president of the National Management Association and as president of the Redbank Toastmasters Club. She is the past chairman and present advisor for the non-partisan Election League. She served as a Johns Island commissioner. She also served as a board member of the American Society for Quality Control,
the Charleston Sertoma Club, the St. Andrews Rotary Club, and various Republican women's clubs Charleston County. She is a member of the South Carolina Association of Auditors, Treasurers and Tax Collectors, where she has served on the executive committee representing the Lowcountry....

....and she will be sharing her knowledge, experience and advice with our members on Thursday March 4th 2010 at the North Charleston Inn, 2934 W. Montague Ave, N. Charleston SC 29406!

This is a GREAT opportunity to be able to meet, ask questions, and learn from an expert who is willing to take time to share with our members...I urge you to take advantage of this opportunity to meet "THE" most influential property tax person in Charleston, SC!

Guests are welcome; this is an "Open Meeting" and ($15 for non-members).

For reservations call 843-200-5617 or email charlestonreia@gmail.com

New HUD ruling could take away one of the biggest freedoms that we have!

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:58:10 -0800

I was just sitting at my desk yesterday, when I received a notice from the National REIA (Real Estate Investor's Association) with some scary news..... and since it could affect you, I wanted to reprint it (with their permisssion) here let you know as soon as possible:

HUD has proposed to eliminate ALL seller financing unless the seller lives in the home or becomes a licensed mortgage originator. The proposed HUD Rules interpreting the federal SAFE mortgage act can be viewed at www.regulations.gov Use the search parameter "HUD" and the keyword "safe".

Please review and comment regarding the impact of this broad interpretation of the law.

"In addition to establishing HUD's responsibilities under the SAFE Act, through this rule, HUD proposes to clarify or interpret certain statutory provisions that pertain to the scope of the SAFE Act licensing requirements, and other requirements that pertain to the implementation, oversight, and enforcement responsibilities of the States. HUD solicits comment on the proposed clarifications and on the regulations proposed to be codified."

History: As you may recall, National REIA lobbied hard last year to maintain the right for individuals to make up to five seller financed transactions per year before being subject to mortgage originator licensing, etc...

However, that law was passed subject to the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) approval of the law as "compliant" with the intention of the federal law. If any state does not have a compliant law, the SAFE act allows HUD to implement licensing for the state. HUD has since issued proposed rules.

In a nutshell, seller financing would no longer be allowed for non-owner occupied homes.

How YOU can help: We learned about the publishing of the rules very late in the process... and the deadline for comment is upon us on February 16. However, we desperately need for thousands of REIA members across the country to go on record with HUD on this issue. We will be working to try to affect this law in other legislative ways, but cannot hope to gain traction unless our members have clearly communicated that they are opposed to this portion of the rules.

This is your chance to be counted on this issue.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR COMMENTS TO HUD!

We have less than one week to flood this system with comments.

Follow these simple steps:

1. Logon to www.regulations.gov You will see two white boxes for searching
2. On the left box labeled "Document Type", pull the menu down and select "proposed rules"
3. On the right box labeled "Enter keyword or ID", enter "safe mortgage". press search
4. Locate the blue search result "FR-5271-P-01 Safe Mortgage Licensing Act: HUD Responsibilities Under ...." To read the rules, click on this title. You will be taken to another page. You will see "views". You can click on PDF file or another symbol which will show you the rule document online.
5. On the right of the screen, click on "submit comment"
6. Complete the form providing required information and your comments and then submit

What do you say? Say what you feel, but say it politely!

The message should include that you would like the definitions in the proposed rules to be changed so that private individuals can originate and service loans on properties they personally own.

Some ideas from others:

· bank loans are not available on some types of properties

· the tight lending climate has made bank financing "out of reach" for many

· seller financing is an "age old" tradition based on private property rights

· these rules would prohibit even partial seller financing - i.e. a "seller second"

· according to HUD's "Residential Finance Survey" in 2001, roughly 40% of all non-farm residential properties in the US are owned free and clear

· an estimated 6 million Americans own a property other than their own primary residence

· an estimated 4.5% of Americans own three or more properties, many purchased solely as investment properties

· 40% of non-owner occupied residences are mobile homes which are more difficult to sell with bank financing

· approximately 5% of homes in US are for sale or for lease... seller financing may be key to liquidating this inventory.

The continued success of our industry as we know it is threatened by these proposed
regulatory changes....not to mention your rights as a property owner to sell your property with owner financing should you choose to do so.

Please do not hesitate to follow the steps above and make your voice heard.

www.regulations.gov

Sincerely,

Bobby Wallace
President,
Charleston Real Estate Investors Association

Internet Marketing Expert Leigha Baer Will Speak At The Next Charleston Real Estate Investors Association Meeting on February 2nd, 2010!

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 06:06:14 -0800

If surveys from the National Association of Realtors show that 91% of home buyers begin their search for properties on the internet...are they finding YOU there?

If you want to learn more about how you can increase traffic to your business, or even work from home, and make a living on the internet, bring your internet questions as" Search Engine Optimization Queen" Leigha Baer discusses how you can get on the front page of Google...Absolutely FREE!

On February 2 , 2010, the Charleston Real Estate Investors Association will host E-Edge Marketing Expert Leigha Baer!

Leigha is a serial entrepreneur and owner of http://www.gardendecorativeitems.com/ and http://sweetgiftsforboyfriends.com/ and http://e-edgemarketing.com/ an Internet Marketing consulting company, specializing in helping small businesses develop an internet presence...because, as everyone knows, having an internet marketing strategy is so much more than just having a website!

If you want to learn more about search engine optimization, how to better utilize social marketing or how to build a huge client list, you might want to plan on visiting the local Charleston Real Estate Investors Association's next meeting on Tuesday, February 2nd , at the North Charleston Inn 2934 West Montague Ave. North Charleston, SC 29418.

Registration begins at 5:30 PM.

No cell phones allowed!

For additional details visit http://www.charlestonrein.com.

Seating is limited:

To RSVP email: charlestonreia@gmail.com or call 843-200-5617

How Are You Going To Get From Where You Are...To Where You Want To Be in 2010?

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:48:54 -0800

This January many of you will put together your New Year's resolutions list. It's a time for reflection, and more importantly making a personal commitment to yourself for the upcoming year.

The Charleston Real Estate Investors Association has brought and will continue to bring to you vital information, speakers, and resources that you cannot find anywhere else.

With that thought in mind, we would like to help you "Jump Start" your New Year's resolutions list and help motivate you to create the things you want in 2010, by bringing you one of the very best motivational speakers that you will ever have the opportunity to hear, Dr. Jeremy Good!

Dr. Jeremy Good is a noted nationally recognized speaker is the areas of health and vitality. His mission is to empower as many people as possible to experience their optimal health potential through genuine
care and education.

Dr. Good has always had a great passion for athletics. After his college Rugby career was over, he discovered the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He has since competed nationally in numerous BJJ tournaments, with a highlight in 2006 of winning gold medals in The Nationals, the World Grappling Championships, and Pan-American Games. He also served as a modern Army combative instructor.

He is currently the CEO of Good Chiropractic and Wellness Center.

I GUARANTEE that if you attend Dr. Good's Goal Setting Workshop, it will make a change in your year!

As one of my mentors & coaches, Jeffrey Gitomer, is fond of saying

"There are three kinds of people -- people who make things happen, people who watch things happen, and people
who don't know what's happening."

Which kind are you?

Some of our members & guests are "waiting to see what happens."

Big mistake.

Hope you are the kind that will "make things happen", and will not only RSVP to hear Dr. Good...you'll bring a Guest too!

Join us an get a "Jump Start" on 2010!

What single marketing idea did you utilize in 2009 that gave you your best results?

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:57:42 -0800

I was looking back over the past twelve months attempting to analyze what one marketing idea that I used that gave me the best results, (so that I could focus more on it...and less on other non-productive ones)

So, I wanted to survey my brother and sisters on ActiveRain and see what has worked best for them in 2009.

"What did you do in 2009 that gave you the biggest bang for your buck?"

P.S. By the way, I'll share my biggest "Ah-Ha" moment in 2009....when I bit-the-bullet and re-started by newsletter campaign to everyone that I met or came in contact with; it was by far my most profitable marketing that I did in 2009. Thanks to Jim Palmer for reminding me!

What are you most thankful for this Holiday Season?

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:08:57 -0800

I just finished reading a great "Juggle" article by John J. Edwards III on the Wall Street Journal Blog titled

"A Season of Gratitude."

http://blogs.wsj.com/juggle/2009/11/23/a-season-of-gratitude-what-are-you-thankful-for/

The Juggle examines the choices and tradeoffs people make as they juggle work and family.

I know, I know, I know..locally, here in Charleston, SC, a lot of folks are out of work, others are being "furloughed", the economy still hasn't recovered,...but, my mentors have taught me to look for the "Positive" rather than the "Negative", ( Boeing just came to town, we just landed a Wind Turbine employer, etc. I am blessed with a supportive, healthy, and loving family!)

So, I am curious...

What are you most thankful for this Holiday Season?

http://blogs.wsj.com/juggle/2009/11/23/a-season-of-gratitude-what-are-you-thankful-for/

Happy Holidays!

Local Charleston Real Estate Investor Association Meets

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:40:28 -0800

Have you ever been to a seminar where the "Guru" (selling a high price course/
seminar) gave you just enough information to get you really excited...

but there seemed like there was a "piece of the puzzle" missing! You probably had at least one question ....but couldn't get thru the crowd at the "Sales Table" to ask the "Guru"....or maybe you were just too embarrassed to ask.

Well, now is your chance to get your questions answered by investors who are already doing
what you want to do....FREE!

Over the past 6 months, we have provided you, our members, with the best, most knowledgeable,
local real estate information that can help you build your real estate business, we have had the following
experts volunteer their time to speak to you:

North Charleston Police Chief Jon Zumalt, talking with us about his plans for N. Charleston (& high
crime areas)

Family Services Director Debbie Kidd ,educating us about foreclosures and how they can help people
with loan modifications.

Local investor Frank Monroe sharing "inside info" about investing in Tax Deeds.

"How To Be A Real Estate Day Trader" Larry Goins shared his knowledge on wholesaling properties.

Short Sale Expert Tomi Dinkins, talked about the fastest & easiest way to to Short Sales.

The "Magnificent 7" Panel of Experts (Patrick Riddle, Mike Childs, Jon Chavis, Greg Cook, David Wertan,
Karen Rapchick & Ron Cox) who shared their real life experiences with us.

WOW!

As I look back over the past 6 months, I realize that our little Charleston Real Estate Investor's
Association has had some pretty awesome real estate experts share their experience and success
with us...without us having to pay hundreds or thousands of dollars in seminar fees
(PLUS airfare, hotel rooms, meals, etc)

I know what you're thinking:

"Yea, they were "Ok", why don't we just get another local expert to speak at our November 3rd,
2009 meeting?"

Because, we have "tweaked" our meeting system format and we have gotten away from one of the
very "BEST" meetings that we ever had:

The BREAK-OUT Sessions!

At our November 3, 2009 meeting, we will go back to the "System" of meeting that drew more
feedback, more positive response, and more comments like these:

Listen to what members have said about our previous "Break Out Sessions".

"This was a great time to network with the newbies and visitors. Thanks to all the table leaders for their
hard work! I learn something new with each meeting that has helped our business grow! Looking forward
to the next meeting!"[/i]

[i]"It's always great to be able to ask questions and share ideas. Brainstorming is used by great companies to brew ideas which create new products, resolve problems or streamline business operations. I view this type of meeting format as our brainstorming. The questions and comments made at the tables always get me looking at things from a different light."

"I was able to connect with two individuals I would have probably never encountered anywhere else.
I was able to learn and share valuable information that will help me with a a rehab project I am working
on. Also, received a great crash course on HVAC systems."

We will have individual BREAK-OUT sessions on the topics that you have indicated that you
want to know more about.

* Rehabbing
* Foreclosures
* Building A Buyer's List
* Lenders & money
* Wholesaling
* "Subject To"
* Rent To Own
* Marketing for your first/next deal

Bring your questions or send them in early so we can add them the list and make sure that we get
them answered.

Plus, we will be having a "[b]Special Prize[/b]" for the Member bringing the most guests. Bring your "Guests" to this Meeting and you may qualify for a GREAT Gift!!

(Might want to get there early to get a seat at the table you want)

Meeting will start promptly at 6 PM sharp- end at 8 PM;

First meeting FREE - Repeat Guests $20 (and do not count in the Guest Contest)

No cell phones allowed - no texting! Please leave your cell phone in the car

This is an "Open Meeting"- Guests & Visitors Welcomed!

Event Date: November 3rd, 2009

Location: North Charleston Inn 2934 W. Montague Ave. N. Charleston, SC

Primary Phone: 843-200-5617

Primary Email: Charlestonreia@gmail.com

Hope you can join us!

Tomi Dinkins, Short Sale Expert with Weeks, Foti & Irvin To Speak To Local Charleston Real Estate Investors

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:23:58 -0700

Due to the enormously high foreclosure rate right now, foreclosures & short sales has been a "Hot" topic of great discussion over the past two years.

Recent statistic show that "shorts sales" & "Bank Owned Properties" are accounting for 50% of the properties for sale in the Charleston area.

"How do you "short sale" a property" is a question many new members ask....

but the question that they should be asking is..."How can I make money off of short sales?"

Tomi Dinkins, is considered to be one of the top experts in the state on the subject of Foreclosures & short sales.

Tomi will explain the process, why some properties are better than others, how long they normally take,
which lenders are easier to work with and how to "monetize" short sales.

If you are a beginning wholesaler, talking with a lot of Sellers..

If you are experienced investor who may need to short sale a troublesome rental...

If you are a Realtor and want to learn how to better help your clients...

(Did you know Realtors can get paid 3 ways from a short sale?)

You might want to make this a priorty-must-attend-event!

(You could attend $2500-$5,000 bootcamps and not learn as much as you would from this event!)

This will be an "Open" meeting - Guests are welcome!

The Member who brings the most Guests will win a "Special Prize"

This event is FREE for 1st time visitors..

Date: October 6, 2009

Event Start Time: 6:00 pm

Event End Time: 8:00 pm

Location: North Charleston Inn 2934 W. Montague Ave.

Primary Phone: 843-200-5617

Can Keller Williams Agent Brian O'Shea Defend His Title?

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:48:32 -0700

"On a recent evening I bought into a limited partnership, flipped a bed and breakfast for a quick profit, tripled my money on "OK4U" pharmaceutical stock. I also got downsized from my teaching job, bought a duplex and had a baby. After all that, I managed to get out of the proverbial rat race."
- Sarah Max, CNN/Money Senior Writer

It's CashFlow 101 Time Again!

The Charleston Real Estate Investors Association will host their monthly CashFlow 101 Tournament on Tuesday, September 29^th 2009 at Shoneys on Rivers Ave.

CashFlow 101 is Rich Dad, Poor Dad's, Robert Kiyosaki's educational board game that teaches Accounting, Finance, and Investing at the same time...and makes learning fun!

Brian O'Shea, local Charleston Keller Williams Realtor, and defending champion will be on hand to attempt to defend his title as "Charleston's Cashflow Champion 101"!

Guests are welcome ~ Admission is FREE~ Sign in starts at 5:30 pm.

To register go to charlestoncashflow@gmail.com or call 843-200-5617.

Guests are welcome!

Game starts at 6 PM.

Hope you can join us!

"Lunch & Learn" with HGTV Star Terry Haas at the North Charleston Business Builders Network

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 07:52:04 -0700

HGTV's "Designed To Sell" Terry Haas To Speak

Most people know Terry for her recurring role on HGTV's hit show "Designed to Sell." Now in her third season as one of the show's featured real estate agents, Terry shows millions of viewers how staging a home, improving curb appeal and making low-cost improvements can help to sell a property at top dollar.

By giving sellers a $2,000 budget and a team of experts, "Designed to Sell" demonstrates how to turn a tired house into a showpiece. When it comes to the houses she views, Terry relishes an open floor plan, up-to-date bathrooms and a house with good "curb appeal." And, when it comes to personal clutter, pets and dirt, she tells is like she sees it. Honest and critical without being cruel, Terry shows how a making a small investment before the open house can bring a big return at the closing.

Terry will speak at the North Charleston Business Builders Network meeting on Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 at 11:30 AM.

Guests are welcome! Admission is FREE! To R.S.V.P. call 843-200-5617.

The North Charleston Business Builders Network, a chapter of the Professional Network Connections, meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at the North Town Grille & Seafood, 2093 Eagle Landing Blvd. N. Charleston, SC 29418.

Go to www.pnconnections.org for additional information about Professional Network Connections

Who knows a Realtor that needs more referrals?

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:32:39 -0700

The reason that I ask the question, "Who knows a Realtor that needs more referrals" is because the Professional Network Connections is holding their inaugural West Ashley Business Partners Networking meeting Thursday July 30th, at 12 Noon at the Sunfire Grill in West Ashley....and we need a Realtor!

This network meets twice a month to provide networking and educational opportunities for business professionals. Educational guest speakers and business roundtable discussions are scheduled monthly and these lunch meetings are open to the business community.

Since most networking groups only allow 1-person-per-occupation, the Realtor spot is normally one of the top 2-3 that gets filled first!

So, if you know of a hard-working Realtor that needs a few more referrals, mention our group to them.

Their first visit is FREE! and they can RSVP by emailing summervillepnc@gmail.com or calling 843-200-5617.

Professional Network Connections was founded four and a half years ago by Debbie Griffith-Brown as a business and industry specific networking organization. Charleston has 11 area networks planned currently with 4 active networks, 3 networks launching in August and 4 more launching soon. There are over 60+ networking groups across the East Coast that included business, medical, Christian, automotive, manufacturing, women, Hispanic, entrepreneurial, Holistic Health & Wellness, Education, and many others, which are all interconnected for maximum networking and exposure.

For additional information about this network or Professional Network Connections, please contact Area Manager, Leigh Thomson or visit the website at www.pnconnections.org

PROFESSIONAL NETWORK CONNECTIONS

P.O. Box 713, Mauldin, SC 29662

864.640.4144

www.pnconnections.org

Want To Learn How To Buy & Sell 7-10+ Houses A Month?

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 07:59:32 -0700

Larry Goins, author of the Ultimate Buying & Selling Course and How To Be A Real Estate Day Trader , will be the guest speaker at the Charleston Real Estate Investors Association on Tuesday, August 4th, 2009.

Larry is not only a published author, he is also licensed as a mortgage lender and mortgage broker in North Carolina and South Carolina, plus he is also licensed in both North Carolina and South Carolina as a Real Estate Broker and General Contractor.

He is a member of the North Carolina Association of Mortgage Professionals and a member of the National Association of Mortgage Professionals.

Over the past few years, Larry has served as President (2003 & 2004) of the Metrolina Real Estate Investors Association in Charlotte NC, a not-for-profit organization that has over 350 members and is the local chapter of
the National Real Estate Investors Association.

In addition to conducting his own sold out 3 day Dream Big & Wakeup Wealthy Boot Camps several times a year, he is also an active real estate investor and speaks at various Real Estate Investment Associations about investing and finance.

His new home study course, The Ultimate Buying & Selling Machine. has been a HUGE SUCCESS selling
out 4 times within a 7-day period and the orders and testimonies keep rolling in!!.

His latest software, Ultimate Property Analyzer, has already been released and has rapidly gained
popularity as a valuable tool for new and experienced investors alike.

Between speaking engagements and mentoring other Investors, he oversees the daily operations
of Investors Rehab, Inc., of which he is a co-founder and officer.

Investors Rehab, Inc. is a real estate investment company that buys and wholesales 10-15 houses
per month to other investors at 70% of ARV.

On a personal note, Larry and his wife, Pam, have two children, Linda and Noah. He is a member of
River Hills Community Church in Lake Wylie, SC and plays guitar in the Church Praise Team.

As a Husband, Father, Business Man and Real Estate Investor, Larry holds true to his core values and moral integrity. His personal and business motto is, "People & Principles before Profits"

If you would like to learn more about wholesaling properties, this is your opportunity!

Charleston REIA is a group of real estate investors from throughout the tri-county area who meet on a regular basis to share information, leads and contacts, and to help each other learn more about real estate investing through bi-monthly educational meetings, subgroup meetings and other events to maximize their success.

If you are looking for "like-minded" people ...this is the place!

Since this is Larry's first visit to our Charleston REIA, we are expecting a big crowd, so please, get there early so that you can get checked in and get a good seat before he starts..Sorry, late arrivals will not be allowed in.

First time guests are FREE!

The Charleston Real Estate Investors Association meet at the N. Charleston Inn, 2934 W. Montague Ave. N. Charleston, SC 29418.

Our meeting starts at 6 PM sharp...

Seating will be limited. To R.S.V.P. go to http://www.charlestonrein.com or call 843-200-5617.

Hope you can join us!

Bring plenty of business cards!

As a Real Estate Professional, how many times do YOU look at an advertisement before YOU are ready to buy?

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:18:03 -0700

I came across an interesting article about advertising and after reading it,

I thought about how it applies to the real estate business; take a look at

the article below and think about if (and how) it applies to you.

(Don't cheat and look at the date that it was originally written)

The first time a man looks at an advertisement, he does not see it.

The second time, he does not notice it.

The third time, he is conscious of it's existence.

The fourth time, he faintly remembers having seen it before.

The fifth time he reads it.

The sixth time, he turns his nose up at it.

The seventh time, he reads it through and says, "Oh brother!"

The eight time, he says, "Here's that confounded thing again!"

The ninth time, he wonders if it amounts to anything.

The tenth time, he asks his neighbor if he has tried it.

The eleventh time, he wonders how the advertiser makes it pay.

The twelfth time, he thinks it must be a good thing.

The thirteenth time, he thinks perhaps it might be worth something.

The fourteenth time, he remembers wanting such a thing a long time ago.

The fifteenth time, he is tantalized because he cannot afford to buy it.

The sixteenth time, he thinks he will buy it someday.

The seventeenth he makes a memorandum to buy it.

The eighteenth time, he swears at his poverty.

The nineteenth time, he counts his money carefully.

The twentieth time he sees the ad, he buys what it is offering.

Written in 1885 by Thomas Smith, London England

My question is:

Has the public's perception really changed any in the past 124 years?

Personally, the photo below is my motto when it comes to advertising/marketing:

(They will give up before I do!)

Charleston Real Estate Investing Association offers free foreclosure class and home tour

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:52:05 -0700

Home buyers view four pre-screened homes in one morning?

In the past, buying a foreclosed home was a very

challenging process. This was because of the limited supply of foreclosures. In many

cases, it took several weeks, if not months, to find a good foreclosure. Next, you had to

win the bidding war to buy it. And finally, you had to have a bank-truck-full-of-money to

repair the home.

Well, this has all changed with the recent foreclosure crisis. Today, there is a large

supply of great foreclosure opportunities. In fact, you can find these homes very quickly,

banks are accepting lower offers because of the supply, you don't have much competition

which means no bidding war and believe it or not, the homes are in much better shape. In

fact, there are even brand new homes which have been foreclosed upon.

If you are thinking of buying a home or investing in a foreclosure, you might want to

you'll learn:

* Why all foreclosures are NOT great deals.

* Why you should never buy a home at sheriff sale.

* How to Avoid Costly Repairs When Buying a Foreclosure

* A little known negotiating secret that will save you thousands when buying a foreclosure.

* When The Bank Gets MOTIVATED To Sell Their Foreclosed Homes, and when they

Decide to Lower The Price of Foreclosed Homes They are Selling.

At the end of the class, attendees can participate in a special foreclosure tour. You'll be

able to walk through 4 foreclosed homes to see as group.

The Charleston Real Estate Investor's Association will host the free 60 minute class

and tour and will have a real estate attorney, home inspector and mortgage specialist

available to answer questions. The class and tour is scheduled for Saturday, July 11^th, 2009

at 9 AM. Only 10 seats are available. To register for this free class, call 1-800-896-0402 or visit:

http://www.FreeForeclosureListCharleston.com

Local Charleston Real Estate Investor's Association Host Debbie Kidd, Director of Charleston Family Services

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:40:45 -0700

"Are you...

...afraid to answer the phone?

...afraid to open your mail or bills?

...receiving harassing calls from creditors at work or at home?

...using one credit card to pay off other credit cards?

...paying the majority of your bills late each month?

...behind on payments on your house or auto?

Take the first step toward financial freedom and contact the Consumer Credit Counseling Services division of Family Services, Inc. We offer:

Service and support like this, is why Debbie Kidd, Director of the Charleston Family Services, is considered the best friend to local Charleston, SC homeowners who are victims of the current economy, and she will be the guest speaker at the Charleston Real Estate Investors Association on Tuesday, July 7th 2009.

Kidd will also highlight her agency's Employee Assistance Program.

Guests are welcome.

R.S.V.P to charlestonreia@gmail.com or visit their website at http://www.charlestonrein.com

Local North Charleston Business Partners Network - opened to the business community

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:35:56 -0700

The North Charleston Business Partners Network, a member of the Professional Network Connections, will host their inaugural meeting Tuesday, July 23^rd,11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. meeting at the Smokey Bones Restaurant, 7250 Rivers Ave. North Charleston.

The North Charleston Business Partners, a division of Professional Network Connections, offers small business owners and professionals the opportunity to network, exchange leads & referrals, educational topics and exclusivity by having only 1 member per profession/classification in each network.

R.S.V.P. is required as space is limited. Please call 843.200.5617 or email: ncharlestonpnc@gmail.com

Professional Network Connections was founded two and a half years ago by Debbie Griffith-Brown and has continued to grow. With over 38 networking groups across the State of South Carolina networking groups included business, medical, Christian, automotive, manufacturing, women, Hispanic, evening, which are all interconnected for maximum networking and exposure.

The North Charleston Business Partners is our newest PNC Network and they meet twice a month on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. This PNC Network is for professionals and small business owners who are trying to reach the next level of their career.

For additional information about this meeting or Professional Network Connections, please contact CEO, Debbie Griffith-Brown at 864-640-4144 or visit the website at www.pnconnections.org

Is your present peer group giving you the support you need?

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 18:07:43 -0700

Hey everyone!

We are planning on starting a mastermind group in the Charleston area within the next week or so. ...

So far we have three members total and

wanted to invite anyone in the Charleston

area who is interested in prosperity.

We're really excited and would love to take on

another member or two! Send me a message or reply to this if you're interested.

I appreciate you!

Bobby Wallace

Charleston Real Estate Investors Association Hosts Evening With The Experts!

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:42:16 -0700

Our "Evening with the Experts" returns with a two of our Members showcasing what they do..
and how they can help you!

Anita Wright, owner of Figures4You will talk about

* What kind of business structure do you need?
(C-Corp, Sub-chapter S, LLC, Partnerships, etc)

* How to get a Tax ID number

* The three biggest mistakes that new investors make
...and much, much more.

David Floyd, owner of Stanley Steemer, will showcase
his carpet cleaning, Emergency Water Damage, & Flooring
service and will share:

* The biggest mistake that homeowners make when they
have busted pipes.

* Easiest way to clean tile & grout

PLUS! A "Mystery Expert" that you will hate yourself if
you miss hearing!

This is an "Open Meeting"- The person who brings the most
guests will win a very special door prize!

Event Date: June 2, 2009

Event Start Time: 6:00 pm

Event End Time: 8:00 pm

Pssssst...Looking For A Local Charleston Networking Group?

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:31:53 -0700

Need more referrals?

Need more business?

The Inaugural North Charleston Professional Network Connections

meeting will take place Tuesday, June 9^th, 2009, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

at Smokey Bones Restaurant, 7250 River's Avenue, North Charleston, SC.

Professional Network Connections offers small business owners and professionals

the opportunity to network, exchange leads & referrals, educational topics and

exclusivity by having only 1 member per profession/classification in each network.

RSVP to Bobby Wallace at 843-200-5617. For more information about Professional

Network Connections, email: ncharlestonpnc@gmail.com or visit www.Pnconnections.org

Who is the best CashFlow 101 player in Charleston, SC?

Tue, 26 May 2009 07:48:17 -0700

The Charleston Real Estate Investors Association will host their monthly

CashFlow 101 Tournament on Tuesday May, 26^th 2009 at Shoneys on

Rivers Ave. North Charleston, SC

CashFlow 101 is Robert Kiyosaki's educational board game that teaches

Accounting, finance, and investing at the same time...and makes learning fun!

"On a recent evening I bought into a limited partnership, flipped a bed and breakfast for a quick profit, tripled my money on "OK4U" pharmaceutical stock. I also got downsized from my teaching job, bought a duplex and had a baby. After all that, I managed to get out of the proverbial rat race."
- Sarah Max, CNN/Money Senior Writer

Our current CashFlow 101 Champion, Ramiro Murguia, will be on hand to see

if he can defend his title.

Guests are welcome ~ Admission is FREE~ Sign in starts at 5:30 pm. To register

go to http://www.charlestonrein.com or call 843-200-5617.

Best Charleston Home Loans

1031 Exchanges, Self-directed IRA's, and How Will Your "Short Sale" Affect You?

Robert Kiyosaki's CashFlow 101 Played In Charleston, SC!

Q. What does every investor, Realtor, or buyer want?

Would you like to practice investing...without the real world risks?

North Charleston Networking Group To Host Governor Mark Sanford

Who else wants to "pick the brains" of Charleston County Auditor Peggy Mosley?

New HUD ruling could take away one of the biggest freedoms that we have!

History: As you may recall, National REIA lobbied hard last year to maintain the right for individuals to make up to five seller financed transactions per year before being subject to mortgage originator licensing, etc...

This is your chance to be counted on this issue. PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR COMMENTS TO HUD!

We have less than one week to flood this system with comments. Follow these simple steps:

What do you say? Say what you feel, but say it politely!

The message should include that you would like the definitions in the proposed rules to be changed so that private individuals can originate and service loans on properties they personally own.

Some ideas from others:

· bank loans are not available on some types of properties

· the tight lending climate has made bank financing "out of reach" for many

· seller financing is an "age old" tradition based on private property rights

· these rules would prohibit even partial seller financing - i.e. a "seller second"

· according to HUD's "Residential Finance Survey" in 2001, roughly 40% of all non-farm residential properties in the US are owned free and clear

· an estimated 6 million Americans own a property other than their own primary residence

· an estimated 4.5% of Americans own three or more properties, many purchased solely as investment properties

· 40% of non-owner occupied residences are mobile homes which are more difficult to sell with bank financing

Please do not hesitate to follow the steps above and make your voice heard.

www.regulations.gov

Sincerely,Bobby WallacePresident,Charleston Real Estate Investors Association

Internet Marketing Expert Leigha Baer Will Speak At The Next Charleston Real Estate Investors Association Meeting on February 2nd, 2010!

How Are You Going To Get From Where You Are...To Where You Want To Be in 2010?

What single marketing idea did you utilize in 2009 that gave you your best results?

What are you most thankful for this Holiday Season?

Local Charleston Real Estate Investor Association Meets

Tomi Dinkins, Short Sale Expert with Weeks, Foti & Irvin To Speak To Local Charleston Real Estate Investors

Can Keller Williams Agent Brian O'Shea Defend His Title?

"Lunch & Learn" with HGTV Star Terry Haas at the North Charleston Business Builders Network

Who knows a Realtor that needs more referrals?

Want To Learn How To Buy & Sell 7-10+ Houses A Month?

As a Real Estate Professional, how many times do YOU look at an advertisement before YOU are ready to buy?

Charleston Real Estate Investing Association offers free foreclosure class and home tour

Local Charleston Real Estate Investor's Association Host Debbie Kidd, Director of Charleston Family Services

Local North Charleston Business Partners Network - opened to the business community

Is your present peer group giving you the support you need?

Charleston Real Estate Investors Association Hosts Evening With The Experts!

Pssssst...Looking For A Local Charleston Networking Group?

Who is the best CashFlow 101 player in Charleston, SC?

This is your chance to be counted on this issue.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR COMMENTS TO HUD!

We have less than one week to flood this system with comments.

Follow these simple steps:

Sincerely,

Bobby Wallace
President,
Charleston Real Estate Investors Association