Archive for September, 2025
What’s Happening at Tampa REIA – September 13, 2025
Posted on September 13, 2025 byLive In Person & Online Meetings
In Today’s Tampa REIA Update:
- MON, September 15th: Beginning Investors Group Webinar on “Introduction to Negotiations” with Don DeRosa
- TUES, September 16th: Onsite Renovation Group
- WED, September 17th: Property Protege Group (PPG) Coaching Meets on Zoom Webinar
- SAT, September 20th: “Master the Art of Negotiations” LIVE Online Workshop with Don DeRosa
- Our Facebook Groups for Posting & Finding Deals
Learn How to Negotiate with Sellers or Anyone!
with Don DeRosa
The Beginning Investors Group Online (BIGO) is meets ONLINE ONLY on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7PM on Zoom Webinar. This month, on Monday, September 15th at 7PM, with your host, Dustin Griffin, and our special guest speaker, Don DeRosa who will be teaching about how negotiate successfully with sellers, or anyone for that matter.
Want to get started in real estate but not sure where to begin? Join us for a special Beginning Investor Group Webinar designed to set you up for success — and get you ready for the full-day Master Negotiation Workshop coming up on Saturday, September 20th.
This session is perfect if you want to:
- Learn the basic building blocks of real estate investing
- Understand how to find, evaluate, and fund deals
- Ask questions and get real answers from an experienced investor
- Get a preview of what we’ll cover in Saturday’s all-day negotiation seminar
We’ll talk about:
- The 3 biggest mistakes new investors make and how to avoid them
- The easiest way to find your first deal without wasting money
- How to know if a deal is worth your time
- Why learning to negotiate is the skill that will make or break your profits
Event Details
Date: Monday, September 15th
Time: 7PM – 9 PM
Location: Zoom Webinar
This is a casual, interactive group — bring your questions, your goals, and your curiosity. You’ll leave with action steps to get started right away.
Special Offer
Everyone who attends will receive an exclusive discount code for the Saturday, September 20 Master the Art of Negotiation event — so you can spend a full day learning how to lock in better deals and bigger profits.
Reserve Your Seat
This warm-up event is NO CHARGE for Atlanta REIA and Tampa REIA Members, but space is limited. Click below to save your spot and take the first step toward becoming a confident investor. RSVP Now!
- For Members: If you’re an Atlanta REIA or Tampa REIA Member, you can attend the webinar at NO CHARGE by Registering on Zoom at https://BIG.TampaREIA.com. Your membership must be current and not expired. If you need to renew, contact Chrissy at 770-379-4501.
- For Non-Members: Guests can 1) Pay the $20 Guest Fee to Attend at https://BIGRSVP.TampaREIA.com and then, 2) Register for the Webinar on Zoom at https://BIG.TampaREIA.com. If you join Atlanta REIA or Tampa REIA, you can avoid paying this cover charge.
with James Miera, John Hangartner
& Lyndsey Graytop
Tuesday, September 16th at 1PM
2999 Leslee Lake Dr N, St Pete
Tuesday, September 16th at 1PM: The Onsite Renovation Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at a different job site with your host, James Miera.
This month with are meeting at 2999 Leslee Lake Dr N, St Pete with John Hangartner and Lyndsey Graytop
This home is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1 cg home situated in a very popular neighborhood. It was originally built in 1958 with 1449 square feet! It has been fully renovated and is absolutely gorgeous and on the market. This home will offer many learning variables and what it took to get it to this point!
Don’t miss this real time case study and accumulate a whole bunch of key info to add to your data base! See you soon as we all learn together!
Save the date, bring your questions, bring your business cards and come join Jim and the rest of the Tampa REIA Crew to network and get lots of great information and experience on how to fix and flip properties for fun and profit!
Every Wednesday at 7PM
By Calling or Texting Chrissy at 770-379-4501
Every Wednesday @ 7PM: Join us at the Property Protege Group EVERY Wednesday at 7PM with Don DeRosa & Christine Griffin at Keller Williams, 1960 Satellite Blvd, Ste 1500, Duluth, GA. Those who cannot attend in-person can join us on Zoom Webinar. Just contact Chrissy for details at 770-379-4501.
Are you interested in real estate investing? Come join us to learn how to analyze deals, explore different investment strategies, and network with like-minded individuals. Each week, we cover diverse topics in real estate to help you gain valuable insights and take the next step toward financial freedom.
Why Attend?
- Learn from experts and seasoned investors
- Get hands-on experience analyzing deals
- Network with aspiring and experienced investors
- Find answers to your real estate questions
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, this is the place to start!
Call or text Chrissy at 770-379-4501 for more information.
Stop Losing Money: Discover the Secrets to Turning ‘No’ Into ‘Yes’
with Don DeRosa
on Zoom Webinar
Are you tired of losing deals you know you should have won? Have you ever walked away thinking, “I could have gotten a better deal”?
You’re not alone — most negotiations fail.
Not because the deal wasn’t good, but because small, avoidable mistakes killed it.
During this full-day seminar, I’ll show you the most common reasons negotiations break down — and how to avoid them. We’ll cover everything from preparation, trust-building, leverage, communication, and the one mistake almost everyone makes that costs them thousands.
You’ll walk out knowing exactly how to control the process, keep the conversation moving, and turn more “no’s” into “yes.”
What You’ll Learn
- How to prepare so you walk in with confidence
- How to build trust and rapport quickly
- How to uncover what the other party really wants
- How to keep emotions from killing your deal
- How to create leverage even when you think you have none
- How to pick the right strategy and tactics for every situation
- And much more — including live role-play exercises so you practice these skills on the spot.
Bonus for Attendees
Everyone who registers gets a FREE PDF booklet with my top negotiating techniques — a take-home playbook you can use right away in your own deals.
Who This Is For?
- Real estate investors who want better terms and more accepted offers
- Business owners who negotiate with vendors, partners, or clients
- Anyone ready to stop leaving money on the table
Event Details
Date: Saturday, September 20th
Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: On Zoom Webinar
This is not a lecture — it’s a hands-on, interactive event where you’ll learn and practice the skills that put money back in your pocket.
Seats are limited and this event will sell out. Click below to secure your spot and get the skills you need to negotiate like a pro.
Don DeRosa is a real estate investor, author, teacher, coach and national speaker. Don has trained thousands of new and experienced investors to build wealth in real estate using the same techniques that helped him build his fortune, particularly buying with owner financing, using private money, creatively structuring deals and selling quickly in any market.
Post or Find Real Estate Deals on our Facebook Groups for Real Estate Investors at Florida Real Estate Investors Network, Tampa Real Estate Investors Network & Florida Wholesale Real Estate Deals and many more! See Full List of Facebook Groups.
What’s Happening at Tampa REIA – September 8, 2025
Posted on September 8, 2025 byLive In Person & Online Meetings
In Today’s Tampa REIA Update:
- THU, September 11th: Tampa REIA with Ben Smith
- THU, September 11th: Late Night Networking at World of Beer
- TUES, September 16th: Onsite Renovation Group
- Every WED 7PM: Property Protege Group (PPG) Coaching Meets on Zoom Webinar
- Our Facebook Groups for Posting & Finding Deals
Meeting & Vendor Tradeshow
How I Went from Flipping Houses to Building a 57-Unit Apartment Complex
Don’t Miss Ben Smith’s Motivational
Real Estate Investing Success Story
Be sure to RSVP Now and Join Us for our Exclusive Session with Ben Smith at our next Tampa REIA Main Meeting & Vendor Tradeshow on Thursday, September 11th from 6PM-9PM at the Ramada Westshore, 1200 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL. REGISTER NOW!
Please join us at Tampa REIA in welcoming our very own, Retired Army Veteran, Ben Smith, as he shares the development steps, financing intricacies, and team he built that took him from his first residential deal to now building a 57-unit commercial apartment project without “perfect” timing or endless capital.
Ben will discuss…
- How he picked his first entry strategy and what he’d do differently now
- The deal flow pipeline he built such as agents, wholesalers, direct-to-seller
- Underwriting the jump from small residential to commercial/apartments
- The capital stack: bank debt, private money, gap funding, and when to syndicate
- Team & vendors: GC, PM, attorney, lender, architect/engineer—who does what
- Timeline & budget lessons: surprises, change orders, and contingency planning
- Asset management: leasing up, expenses, management, and exit thinking from day one
- Biggest mistakes & near-misses—and how you can avoid them
Who should attend: Investors, agents, lenders, contractors, property managers, and anyone ready to scale from single-family to cash-flowing commercial multifamily properties. Register NOW!
RSVP to Attend in Person at https://rsvp.tampareia.com – This link is to attend in person at the Ramada Westshore. No charge for members, $20 for guests or $25 at the door.
Business members can RSVP for a Vendor Table here at https://vendor.tampareia.com. Vendor tables are available on a first come, first serve basis, so reserve your table now.
Call or Text Chrissy at 770-379-4501 if you have any questions. Thank you!
*Please Note: Meeting agenda is subject to change.
At 6:00 PM in the Meeting Room, we have a Vendor Trade Show that lasts throughout the meeting where you can come out and meet many of our participating Business Members and Vendor Guests who help sponsor our meeting.
Vendor tables are limited, so any vendors wanting to reserve a table for the meeting can RSVP for a Vendor Table here. Vendor tables are reserved and setup on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Starting at 6:30 PM, Dustin Griffin kicks off the Tampa REIA Main Monthly Event with updates and announcements. Dustin covers what’s happening at Tampa REIA in the upcoming weeks and months such as upcoming workshops, webcasts, special events, members benefits and much more!
At 6:45 PM or so, we will be having the Haves & Wants Speed Marketing Session which gives our members the opportunity to quickly market deals they HAVE and to find deals they WANT. We also give our business members the opportunity to get up and say a few words about their businesses. Members who want to participate in the Haves & Wants Marketing Session must bring your flyers and get to the meeting early to get on our list of participants.
After the conclusion of the Tampa REIA Main Meeting (around 9:30PM), we will be reconvening at the World of Beer located at 5311 Avion Park Dr, Tampa, FL for the “Meeting After the Meeting” with Tampa REIA Crew. Come eat, drink, network, have fun and hang out with us late into the night on Tampa Bay!
with James Miera
Tuesday, September 16th at 1PM
Location To Be Announced
Tuesday, September 16th at 1PM: The Onsite Renovation Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at a different job site with your host, James Miera.
James will announced the meeting location soon.
Save the date, bring your questions, bring your business cards and come join Jim and the rest of the Tampa REIA Crew to network and get lots of great information and experience on how to fix and flip properties for fun and profit!
Every Wednesday at 7PM
By Calling or Texting Chrissy at 770-379-4501
Every Wednesday @ 7PM: Join us at the Property Protege Group EVERY Wednesday at 7PM with Don DeRosa & Christine Griffin at Keller Williams, 1960 Satellite Blvd, Ste 1500, Duluth, GA. Those who cannot attend in-person can join us on Zoom Webinar. Just contact Chrissy for details at 770-379-4501.
Are you interested in real estate investing? Come join us to learn how to analyze deals, explore different investment strategies, and network with like-minded individuals. Each week, we cover diverse topics in real estate to help you gain valuable insights and take the next step toward financial freedom.
Why Attend?
- Learn from experts and seasoned investors
- Get hands-on experience analyzing deals
- Network with aspiring and experienced investors
- Find answers to your real estate questions
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, this is the place to start!
Call or text Chrissy at 770-379-4501 for more information.
Post or Find Real Estate Deals on our Facebook Groups for Real Estate Investors at Florida Real Estate Investors Network, Tampa Real Estate Investors Network & Florida Wholesale Real Estate Deals and many more! See Full List of Facebook Groups.
