TAMPA REIA meets on Thursday, November 10th from 6PM to 9PM at the Doubletree Westshore, 4500 W Cypress St, Tampa, FL with our good friend, Don DeRosa. Here is a few words from Don about what he will be teaching at the meeting…

“If you’re new to Real Estate (within the past 10 years), then you probably have never experienced a down turn in the market. All you have experienced has been an appreciating market with low interest rates and non-motivated Sellers (Sellers Market).

It’s been easy to sell for top dollar or more with next to little to no skill or effort needed. However, that is changing RAPIDLY. With houses now sitting on the Market for 60-90 days and interest rates climbing at an alarming rate, it’s getting more and more difficult to sell quickly.

The skills that you’ve acquired over the past 10 years are NOT the only skills you need to get by in 2023. In fact, if you keep doing what you’ve been doing going into 2023, then you will most certainly become a motivated Seller yourself. You need to get a new set of skills to survive and thrive in our NEW, ever changing economy.

On Thursday at Tampa REIA, I am going to share the top 12 things EVERY investor must know and focus on immediately if they expect to excel in the coming years. By focusing on these 12 things, you WILL set yourself up to earn a seven figure income.

We will discuss…

• Top Mistakes Investors Make
• How To Avoid These Mistakes
• What Techniques Will Work
• What Techniques WIll NOT
• Why Learning To Be Creative Will Separate You From Your Competition
• How To Improve Your Negotiating Skills
• Answers to Your Questions and a Whole Lot More…

These are just a few of the things we will discuss. With the housing market in a down turn, it will most certainly create new challenges, but with that comes great opportunity for those who have the ability to recognize it. Come join me so we can put your investment business in overdrive in the New Year. I look forward to seeing you on November 10th at Tampa REIA. RSVP Now below and come Learn to Earn a 7 Figure Income or more in 2023!

*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.

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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 a little after 6:45 PM, 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 and have fun with us as hang out late into the night in Tampa!

• Tuesday, November 15th at 1PM (Live at Job Site): Onsite Renovation Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at a different job site with your host, Jim Miera. This month we meet at 220 Harbor Lake Cir, Safety Harbor, FL 34695 a rehab project being managed by Rich and Gabby Abreu.

  This is a 3 br, 2 bath block, pool home built in 1980 in great area that is being converted to a 4 br home! It will sell for $610,000 when completed! There will be a bunch of great learning information shared on this home… don’t miss this one!

  Save the date, bring your questions, bring your business cards and come join us to learn to renovate houses and network for big profits!

• Wednesday, November 16th at 11:30AM (Live in Clearwater): Tampa Clearwater Real Estate Group hosted by Jim Miera at Joe’s Crab Shack, 2730 Gulf to Bay Blvd in Clearwater, FL. Join us LIVE & In-Person once a month!

PLEASE NOTE: Non-Members who Join Tampa REIA between November 1st and November 18th may attend the Driving For Dollars, Door Knocking for Dollars & Dialing for Dollars Online Workshop & Field Trip (aka the 3D Workshop) with Don DeRosa  at NO CHARGE as a THANK YOU for joining. Also, Tampa REIA Members who Renew Tampa REIA Membership between November 1st and November 18th may attend the 3D Workshop at NO CHARGE as a THANK YOU for renewing. After joining or renewing, Contact Chrissy at 770-379-4501 for COUPON CODE to attend the workshop at no charge.

Does talking to Sellers on the phone make you sweat? When you drive neighborhoods looking for ugly properties, does it stress you out because you don’t know what to look for? Does the thought of talking with Sellers face-to-face make you nervous? Do you avoid knocking on doors because you’re afraid you don’t know what to say? Are you worried about how to create new business in a recession?

These are all very common fears that all beginning investors have when seeking out their first few deals. Learning how to deal with these issues can make the difference between your success and failure.

If you would like to overcome challenges such as these, please be sure to join Don DeRosa in a two day, hands-on workshop where he will teach you…

Day ONE in the “In Person Only” Classroom

Day One of the In Person Only Workshop will take place on Saturday, November 19th, 2022 from 9AM to 6PM at an TAMPA AREA LOCATION TBD. Day One will be spent learning:

Talking with Sellers Over the Phone

• Basic Phone Scripts for talking to Sellers
• How to talk with Agents, Investors and Homeowners (there is a BIG difference) when they call you or you call them
• How to quickly determine the Seller’s motivation
• What questions are essential to get answered every time to speak to a potential seller
• How to prescreen leads quickly and determine if you have a deal or a dud

Driving for Dollars

• How to use technology to make yourself much more productive
  • Google maps to narrow your focus
  • Heat maps to help you decide where to go first
  • Routing software to make sure you aren’t wasting time and energy
  • Mobile apps to help with data collection, skip-tracing, and due diligence
  • Marketing apps to help you send out postcards while in front of the house
• How to market yourself using software to make sure you put yourself ahead of your competition
• What things you must have with you at all times (examples)
• How to research and pick the BEST skip-tracing company for your budget so you can find vacant property owners
• How to put a follow up system in place to ensure sellers will call you using FREE or low cost CRM’s

Talking with Sellers Face to Face (Door Knocking)

• What scripts to use and how to adjust it based on your type of customer
• How to ensure you get invited in the house if you would like to see the inside
• What marketing material you need to leave behind so you don’t get forgotten
• How to handle ANY objections a Seller throw at you and turn it around so they say YES
• What marketing to leave behind if they’re not home

Day TWO in the Field

Day Two will be spent in the FIELD putting everything you learned in the online classroom to immediate use. We will meetup on Sunday, November 20th, 2022 at 9AM Sharp at an Tampa Area Location to be announced in class on Saturday.

You will be teamed up with another classmate, or not, and literally go into the field and drive for dollars, door knock and talk to live sellers as well as seeking out and finding vacant properties.

If talking with sellers is a challenge for you, then you DO NOT want to miss out on this  LIVE TRAINING EVENT we created just for YOU to get out and make deals happen, especially during a recession! There will be lots of hands-on practical applications in this event unlike anything you’ve probably ever seen. We will immerse you in the real estate investor experience so that you will quickly learn the skills you need to give you the confidence to talk with Sellers like a seasoned PRO.

*PLEASE NOTE: Tuition price will increase after by $20 at midnight on November 13th when Early Registration Expires. Register now and save! Don’t procrastinate and pay more!

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  Monday, November 21st @ 7PM (ONLINE WEBINAR): The Beginning Investors Group Online (BIGO) is now meeting ONLINE ONLY on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7PM on Zoom Webinar. This month’s speaker and topic will be announced soon.

  BIG Online Webinar Registration Instructions For Members ∓ Guests

  • 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 http://REIA.us/BIGOZ. 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 http://REIA.us/BIGO and then, 2) Register for the Webinar on Zoom at http://REIA.us/BIGOZ. If you join Atlanta REIA or Tampa REIA, you can avoid paying this cover charge.

  Come join us to learn how to get your first deal or your next deal at the Beginning Investors Group Online!

It’s that time of year again to get together and celebrate holiday season with Friends and Family at our annual Tampa REIA Christmas and Holiday Party on Wednesday, December 7th at 8PM at Del Frisco’s Grille (on the Rooftop) located at 4138 W Boy Scout Blvd in Tampa!

The Party on the Rooftop will include…

• Appetizers and Beverage*
• DJ & Dancing
• Christmas Karaoke
• Gift Exchange (Bring a $20 Gift)
• 50/50 raffle for Charity
• Networking with our Members, Guests & Sponsors

The Christmas Party is only $20 for Tampa REIA Members who RSVP before November 11th (Tickets will increase after November 11th). It’s important that you RSVP before November 11th, so we know how much food we need to order and have the restaurant prepare. So please RSVP before 11/11.

We would like to give a BIG THANK YOU to our Tampa REIA Sponsors for working with Tampa REIA to help make this all possible! The Tampa REIA Christmas Party is being sponsored by…

Diamond Sponsor, Gene Dorn of
MisterHardMoney.com

Gold Sponsor, Joshua & Amy Tew of
NetWorth Realty of Tampa

Silver Sponsor, Andrea Bryant of
Staged Right Home Design & Staging

Silver Sponsor, Haden Wrobel of
I Buy Sick Homes

Silver Sponsor, Nils & Micah of
Fund That Flip

Silver Sponsor, Rachel Lessard of
Groundfloor

Silver Sponsor, Tangie Cousins of
Foreclosures & Probates Daily

Silver Sponsor, Ed & Stephanie Middlebrooks of
The Elite Wealth Strategist

RSVP Now and come celebrate the Holidays with us at our annual Tampa REIA Christmas & Holiday Party! *Appetizers and Beverage are included.

• Tampa REIA Members Who RSVP  Online Before November 11th can RSVP for $20 or pay more after November 11th and December 1st.

• Tampa REIA Members wish to bring a guest who is a NON-Member can RSVP Their Guest Online for $30 or pay more after November 11th and December 1st.

• NON-Members can RSVP Online for $40 or pay more after November 11th and December 1st.

• Sponsors can Choose a Sponsorship Package Online or contact Tangie at 863-698-3550 for sponsorship opportunities.

*PLEASE NOTE: Appetizers, non-alcoholic beverages and a ticket for an alcholic beverage will be provided for those who RSVP and show up on time while supplies last. Refills for soda, coffee and tea should be free. Attendees may recieve a 2nd alcoholic beverage ticket while supplies lasts. Attendees can also order off Del Frisco’s menu and/or purchase additional alcoholic beverages at their own expense if they wish.

Christmas Party Sponsors

MisterHardMoney.com is a Private Lender/Investor since 1986. We make loans throughout Florida. We have $25,000,000 to lend out today. Whether you are just getting started or experienced, we want your business. We do typical three-day closings but we can do it faster if you are in a rush. Contact Gene Dorn, Lender or Janet Waite, Loan Officer at 727-278-6900 or visit their website at MisterHardMoney.com. NMLS Indiv. 872120. Corp. 1476499.

NetWorth Realty of Tampa – A licensed, full-service residential wholesale brokerage. We build wealth and improve communities by providing residential real estate buyers with the inventory, expertise and tools they need to restore and add value to properties with unrealized potential.

Staged Right Home Design and Staging is a full service home staging company. We provide vacant and occupied staging as well as short term rental furnishing services. Our experienced home stylists are well trained at the science of using home staging as an effective marketing tool.

Staging a home is no longer optional in our current real estate market. Sellers need to differentiate themselves and buyers are expecting to feel “at home” during the first 60 seconds when they enter a home. Achieving top value for your property and minimizing days on market is as much our business as it is yours.

We service Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, and Hernando counties. We work with investors, real estate agents, and homeowners who want to sell their house for more money in less time!

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Fund That Flip is on a mission to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses, wealth, and transform communities through real estate. As the nation’s leading residential real estate lender — and the fastest-growing real estate fintech marketplace — our platform and team empower developers with fast, reliable, and sustainable capital solutions for rehab and new construction. Additionally, investors can earn passive income by investing in fractional shares of those loans. Through transparent practices, technology, and 24/7 support, Fund That Flip is making real estate investing more accessible for everyone.

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Groundfloor is the only direct lender offering retail capital for short-term, residential real estate loans. Our borrowers get access to more flexible and efficient capital than a traditional bank or a hard-money lender.

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Foreclosures & Probates Daily is a nationwide lead provider for Investors, Realtors and Attorneys. We provide leads to suit your real estate needs such as Probates, Pre Probates, Evictions, Code Violations, Divorce, Inheritance, Lis Pendens, Auctions, Absentee Owners, Tax lates and Cash Buyers just to name a few.

We have been in business since 2004. We are the Internet’s number one destination for the most detailed, timely and accurate information. The leads provided by Foreclosures and Probates Daily will have real estate attached and will be delivered fresh. Property appraisers information is included on most properties saving you valuable time on certain data types. Call Tangie Cousins at 863-698-3550 or email her at tangie@foreclosuresdaily.com.

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Ed and Stephanie Middlebrooks are Real Estate Investors who specialize in Short Term Rentals using creative financing. Ed is known as the Elite Wealth Strategist focusing on Private Membership Associations, Trust Structure to avoid paying capital gains taxes, asset protection, and generational wealth building.

• Every Monday at 7PM (Live in Clearwater): Larry’s Weekly Real Estate Investing Meetup with Larry Harbolt at Mike’s Pizza, Deli & Pub located at 13560 49th St N, Clearwater, FL. Bring your deals, questions, flyers and business cards and come join us!

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  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.