Central Florida Realty Investors Hold New Member Orientations

Central Florida Realty Investors (CFRI) meet the first Wednesday of each month at the Plaza Theatre, 425 N. Bumby Avenue, Orlando. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. for networking and visiting with vendors and the regular meeting starts about 6:00 p.m. Appetizers are served during the networking session. During the meeting Central Florida Realty Investors (CFRI) have business member announcements where members can learn about other members services and products for succeeding in real estate investing.

CFRI members also have the opportunity to announce any properties they have for sale to other investors. Each month Central Florida Realty Investors have "Deal of the Month" where several members get up and tell about the best real estate deal they made - the winner receives a plaque. This is a good way to learn how real estate deals are structured and the different ways investors can make money in real estate. After a short break, the second half of the meeting consists of a special program, usually a guest speaker, either national or local, or some other special program. The meeting usually ends around 9:00 p.m.

Educational programs are available throughout the year. Consult the events calendar on the Central Florida Realty Investors website for a list of current offerings.

CFRI members can also participate in the monthly county subgroup meetings in Orange, Seminole, Volusia, Lake and Brevard.

Members can apply to attend one or more focus groups – these are small, intimate groups that meet on a monthly basis to explore a particular subject. The current focus groups include:

• Tax Deferred Real Estate Investments
• Advanced Investors (Meets weekly)
• Quick Start (Short-term group. Four sessions repeat quarterly)
• Quick-Turn Real Estate
• Marketing Techniques for Investors
• First Investments (Meets twice a month)
• Money 101
• Private MoneyCash Flow
• Small Business Issues for R.E. Investors
• Real Estate Investment Techniques in Four Corners
• Business/Tax Strategies of Investment Properties
• Technology for Real Estate Investors
• Heavy Hitters Commercial Investing (experienced investors only)

There are no special requirements for joining the Central Florida Realty Investors organization; just show up. Guests pay a $20 guest fee for each meeting they attend until they join. For those who join on the night of the General Meeting this $20 fee will be credited towards the membership fee. The dues for a general member are $100.00 per year plus $50 for each additional family member living at the same address (maximum of 3 people per membership).

Central Florida Realty Investors also have a business membership available for $275 annually, which allows the business to advertise with announcements, flyers, and other special privileges. Each membership receives a copy of the Central Florida Realty Investors (CFRI) monthly newsletter and access to the members only section of the CFRI website.

All new members are requested to attend one New Member Orientation Meeting, typically scheduled on the night following the monthly meeting.