Bob Gomez and Dave Jacobs co-facilitate monthly investor networking meetings for the past 6 years. The meetings are held at various locations in the Phoenix metro area. The fix and flip investor meetings are in part of AZREIA. Join AZREIA as it is a great organization for local investors. www.azreia.com Arizona Real Estate Investors Association
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The Fix and Flip Investor Networking meetings are held on the last Wednesday of each month.
To get on our email list for meeting reminders: click on the link below - you will also receive occasional emails about our Wholesale Properties - you may opt out at any time.
Location, food and refreshments hosted by: U Fixem Properties, LLC - AZREIA - WJ Bradley
Hope to see you at our next meeting
2011
NOVEMBER-DECEMBER - 75+ ATTENDED THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY EVENT AND WAS THE FINAL MEETING FOR 2011 - NEXT MEETING 1-25-2012- LOTS OF FOOD AND GIVE AWAYS AND PRIZES - MORE NETWORKING & HOT TOPIC: Insurance Issues For Investment Properties AGENDA: Networking, Market Update, Hot Topic
OCTOBER - topic was "What can a paralegal do for me as a real estate investor?" approximately 50 attended this meeting
SEPTEMBER - Topic was: What is going on in the local Real Estate Market an open discussion with all that attended. 40+ attended this meeting.
AUGUST - We talked about how to value properties in this market. Presented by Bob, Dan V. Dave J. and others. We had 55+ attend the meeting
JUNE - KITCHENS AND BATH a discussion and panel to talk about what to do to rehab these areas and how to save. 50 attended
MAY - Structured networking with about 45 attending this meeting. Lots of business cards exchanged and new friends made.
APRIL GUEST SPEAKER: PANEL OF HARD MONEY LENDERS - we had 65 attend the meeting.
MARCH Topic was How to Wholesale and buy and sell real estate with little or no money. Bob and Dave presented. 60+ attended.
FEBRUARY - Fix & Flip Strategy and Tips - Robyn Thompson is the nation's leading expert in buying, renovating and selling single and multifamily homes for huge profits. Robyn has renovated and sold over 200 homes!!! Robyn will be giving each person that attends this meeting a CD worth $100. The CD is titled "Instant Cash" and is filled with her secrets for real estate investing. 80+ ATTENDED THE MEETING
JANUARY - Topic was what is working for fix and flip and success tips. 65+ attended and food was hosted by "John the plumber" John DAmbrosio Plumbing LLC. Licensed, bonded and Insured. Residental and Commercial plumbing and Drain Cleaning. 24 hour Emergency service ,no overtime rates. Special discounted rates for the investor. ROC# xxx626 Phone number 480 233 3872
2010
NOVEMBER-DECEMBER we combine the 2 months in the first week of December for a holiday gathering. We had about 65 attend the annual meeting in which money was raised and donated to St. Vincent de Paul.
OCTOBER 65+ attended the meeting on the first ever vendor night. Vendors with references presented their products and services for investors.
SEPTEMBER - 75 attended - WJ Bradley Mortage was the guest speaker about current mortgage products.
AUGUST - 70 attended - Open discussion about current trends in the fix and flip and real estate investing market. We broke up in 5 groups and talked about the positive going on in the market.
JULY - no meeting
JUNE 50+ Attended and participated in the panel discussion which featured experts from CPA-ACCOUNTING, HAZARD REMEDIATION, AUCTION & BIDDING, FIX & FLIP, LENDING - the experts covered many topics and questions.
MAY 45+ attended Topic and Guest Speker - WJ BRADLEY MORTGAGE AND CURRENT LENDING TRENDS & REAL ESTATE UPDATE WITH DAVE JACOBS
APRIL 60+ Topic and Guest Speaker - Buying Real Estate with your retirement funds by setting up a self directed IRA. GUEST SPEAKER: J.P. Dahdah is President of Entrust Arizona - 20860 North Tatum Boulevard Phoenix, AZ 85050-4280 (480) 306-8404
MARCH 60+ attended Topic & GUEST Speaker: Property Management and rental - Brewer-Caldwell Property Management
JANAURY - 70+ attended the meeting with 2 topics covered - Fix & Flip Trends and Michael Savoie topic was "Focus" an inspirational look at what you need to do in your life.
2009
JANUARY - 60+ attended on topic of Cost Segragation accounting for your rental properties and how to get larger deduction from Wayne Hyatt
FEBRUARY- 30+ Attended topice on TAXES & Real Estate - question & answers from a CPA - Tim Walch CPA 2131 E Broadway Rd Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 557-0561
MARCH - 45+ joined the meeting for the networking and open discuss about surviving in real estate investing given current market conditions.
APRIL - 65+ joined the meeting with our guest panel to discuss fix and flip in todays market. Terry Samuels, Dan Valentine, Dave Jacobs were our panel members.
MAY - 55+ joined the meeting for a discussion about fix up of a property - what to fix, costs, etc. Jim Smith and Bob Gomez led the property review discussion.
JUNE - 60+ attended for open topic night
JULY - no meeting
AUGUST - 100 attended with speakers from Legacy Home Mortage and Sun West Applaince with a special treat with chef from Sun West making a great meal.
SEPTEMBER - 60 attended topic Opportunities with Short Sales
OCTOBER & DECEMBER - 60 attended with a special holiday gathering in December and lots of on networking.
2008
no meeting November and December
OCTOBER - 60+ attended topics of market conditions at the State Mortgage location
SEPTEMBER - 60+ attended topics of Home Inspection and 2nd topic of Anatomy of a Short Sale at the State Mortgage location.
AUGUST - 60+ attended this meeting - HOT TOPICS: Market Update, Group Discussion - Successes In The Current Market, Lenders & Money for Investing, What To Invest In, etc. location: State Mortgage 9237 E. Via De Ventura Scottsdale, AZ 85258 (480) 648-2200
JUNE & JULY - No meetings during these summer months
MAY MARKET UPDATE B4 THE SUMMER Started with about 45 members - HOT TOPICS were covered at this meeting. State Mortgage 9237 E. Via De Ventura Scottsdale, AZ 85258 (480) 648-2200
APRIL Alan Langston - Executive Director of AZREIA was our guest speaker for the evening. Alan gave an overview of the market and what is happening with AZREIA. We had 60+ attend this meeting.
MARCH around 60 attended. Guest speaker Guest Speaker Renee M. Brown from Minnesota: Creating New Sales Opportunities Using Tenant-in-Common Programs and discussion about current market conditions.
FEBRUARY around 60 attended and jointed in our new HOT TOPIC format. We talked about the market with some very positive signs from many in the room. Topics ranged from lending to rental market conditions.
JANUARY - 70+ attended and TOPIC was :Financing Options - also learn about how you CAN get financing for your LLC or your self directed retirement funds.
2007
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 52 attended this meeting - "Structured Networking" - Sharing of Investment Success, Strategies, Tips, Etc. This was a group exercise that gave everyone a chance to get to know other investors.
OCTOBER - 45 attended with Guest Speaker: KFNN Financial News Radio Host: Douglas Blackwell, CSA President 1031 EXCHANGE PARTNERS Office- 480-607-1031 dougb@exchangepartners.net
AUGUST - 28 attended the roundtabel discussion about "Prospering with the changes in the market"
JUNE-JULY - no meetings
APRIL - 45 attended the meeting. Topic covered technology tools for the investor to use for real estate investing. Guest presenter was Tom Cooley.
MARCH - 50 attended the meeting. Topic covered buy and hold strategy - presenter was Terry Samuels of 3CG with his companies strategy for buying and holding.
FEBRUARY - TJ Valenzuela of Trust Administration on Self directed retirement for real estate investing. We had about 50 attend.
JANUARY - Around 50 attended the meeting. Topic covered was on 3 different views of the market from experts in the field and setting goals based on the market trend.
2006 Recap......................
DECEMBER - Annual Holiday gathering. We collected can food for those in need and helped several families. Lots of food and conversation to celebrate the season.
OCTOBER - Open topic meeting dedicated to networking allowed all to get to know other members of the group.
SEPTEMBER - The group had an open discussion about market conditions with guest Ron C. covering various mortgage options for those who are adopting a buy and hold strategy. Lots of good info on new options for loans.
August: Alan Langston, Founder and President of AZREIA was our guest speaker. Alan covered the following " State of the AZ real estate market, Future of AZREIA, and current astivity handled by our lobyist at the state. In summary, the future is bright for all topics covered but the market is adjusting so keep that in mind as you invest.
June & July: NO MEETINGS FOR THE SUMMER
May: The Market Has Changed! What do I do Now? We had 50 attend and made it a group discussion. We broke into 5 groups and talked about how to proceed in this changing market. We covered Fix and Flip, Buy and hold, funding, and how to buy. Great positive ideas on how to adapt to the changes in the market.
April: Chicago Title talked about the benefits a title company has to offer investors. They also introduced the group to many of the on line tools available to clients.
March: The group was introduced to one of a number of tools to help identify pre-foreclosure opportunities. My4closures.com was our guest speaker and presenter of their foreclosure database.
February:The group discussion on the state of the RE market was very good. Rob Motley presented his RE tracking software tool. We had a big group of around 60.
January: Tim Berry spoke at our last meeting regarding "Setting up a Self Directed Retirement Account To Invest in Real Estate" He had a great presentation that many of us are taking action on ASAP. Call Tim for a consultation at 800-815-0301 or visit www.thetaxacademy.com
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