Arizona Association A Network Of Landlords And Real Estate Investors

The South East Valley Real Estate Investors Group was established to serve real estate investors in South East Phoenix, AZ metropolitan area including Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Scottsdale.

The purpose of our association is to network between landlords, and real estate investors in the area. Discussions focus on topics such as lease clauses, lease option agreements, foreclosure sales, eviction proceedings, specific investment opportunities, commercial opportunities, and other topics as requested by the group participants. The groups mission is to collectively assist and grow in knowledge relating to the acquisition and management of rental investment properties in the Phoenix area.

The South East Valley Real Estate Investors Group offers these benefits:

• First hand knowledge of rental homes available for sale.
• Education on creative financing techniques.
• Collective member knowledge and advise.
• Rental property purchase assistance.
• Specific Real Estate investment consultation.
• Sharing of third party media and knowledge.

The membership is open and there are no fees. Anyone interested in getting involved in rental properties are invited to learn. Experienced landlords and investors are encouraged to share their experience and network.

Meetings are typically held 6-8pm every other Thursday at Coffee Cabana on the SE corner of Alma School and Baseline roads in Mesa.

On occasion guest speakers such as Investment lenders or foreclosure attorneys are invited to present their programs to South East Valley Real Estate Investors Group members.

Home Buying Tip - What About Homeowner's Insurance?

A paid homeowner's insurance policy (or a paid receipt for one) is required at closing, so arrangements will have to be made prior to that day. Involving the insurance agent early in the home buying process can be helpful and save you money.

If the present owner has a title insurance policy less than 3 years old, you could have substantial savings by buying a reissue of that policy rather than a completely new one. Find out if you qualify.

Arkansas Landlords Meet For Pizza

The next meeting of the Hot Springs Landlord Association will be October 5, 2006 at Rod's Pizza on Central Ave from noon to one followed by a Board of Directors meeting.

The Hot Springs Landlord Association in Arkansas has grown from just a few concerned landlords around a small table to a group consisting of over two hundred landlords and property managers in the Garland county area.

The Landlord Association exists to educate landlords and tenants to be responsible and successful business associates, to maintain and improve living conditions and property values in the city of Hot Springs and Garland County, and to encourage and help implement cooperation between tenants, landlords and government agencies.

The Hot Springs Landlord Association meets the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM, at Gregg's Rise and Dine Cafe, 1739 Airport Rd. There is also a informal lunch the 1st Thursday of each month at Rod's Pizza, on Central Ave. at 12 noon.

Home Buying Tip - Tax Obligations

Check on the property tax liability. The listing information will usually include the total amount of the previous year's property taxes. Alternatively, you could ask the seller for a tax receipt or contact the local assessor's office. Tax rates can change from year to year, so these figures may be approximate and may vary from State to State or Country to Country. Always seek professional financial and legal advice when buying a property.

Mortgage interest and real estate taxes are usually deductible. A qualified real estate professional can give you more details on other tax benefits and liabilities that may alter depending on the Country (or State) where you reside.

Canadian Investor Group Members Own 3997 Properties

Alberta's Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) has been meeting and prospering for 9 years in Canada. At the latest count the Alberta's Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) members owned a total of 3,997 properties with a value of $350,446,000.

The focus of the group is to ensure that members become knowledgeable and confident investors following proven real estate investing systems for the Canadian Marketplace.

The Alberta's Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) was established to assist veteran and rookie investors maximize their results in Western Canadian real estate market. The group believes in applying proven real estate strategies. Tips and statistics for profitable real estate investing are revealed in an easy format that leads to success.

On its website the Alberta's Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) claims to only reveal strategies that are proven in the Canadian marketplace. This includes real estate investment strategies and tips for Alberta, BC, and the rest of Canada.

The investor group is constantly doing extensive research on where to buy in Alberta. The group likes to stay ahead of the markets and the press. Alberta's Real Estate Investment Network members have access to exclusive "insider information" long before the public, press or other investors even know it exists. This includes being the first to know the names of the latest top 10 towns to invest in.

Alberta's Real Estate Investment Network has exclusive banking opportunities. In a recent group purchase, one bank offered members a % rate discount and free appraisals. By working with the bankers members are introduced to opportunity to save thousands of dollars in interest and closing costs.

The group boasts an exclusive REIN Resource Team. REIN Members have access to a hand-picked group of real estate oriented professionals. These experts teach how to position a portfolio to maximize investor profits and minimize taxes. Members can also have legal and accounting questions answered clearly via e-mail.

Every month, these workshops hosted by Real Estate Expert Don R. Campbell feature some of North America's top real estate experts. Alberta's Real Estate Investment Network members meet face-to-face and hear from experts like Ozzie Jurock, Alan Jacques, David Baxter, Tony Morehen, CMHC, Bev Truman, Ron LeGrand, Tim Johnson, Jeffrey Taylor ("Mr Landlord") and many others.

Alberta's Real Estate Investment Network members can participate in a minimum of 12 Monthly Workshops each year either live in Edmonton and Calgary or via audio-cassette for those not able to travel to the Workshops.

Washington REAPS Rewards For Real Estate Investors

REAPS stands for Real Estate Association of Puget Sound and is a not-for-profit Professional Real Estate Investor’s Association in Washington State.

The Real Estate Association of Puget Sound (REAPS) provides professional educational and networking resources for real estate investors, those who want to be investors and anyone who provides valuable goods or services to members.

REAPS is a volunteer-run organization that has been around since 1983. REAPS is firmly committed to promoting a sound understanding of ethical real estate investing principles and to help further develop members’ investing abilities.

Their goal is to motivate and support members and guests through education, discussion and networking with others who are actively pursuing real estate investment.

REAPS presents one or more well-informed speakers monthly at the University of Washington and several local meetings throughout the Puget Sound.

REAPS affiliation with the National REIA (the National Association of Real Estate Investment Associations) allows the group to provide unbiased information from a diverse range of nationally-renowned experts that have been well-received through the country.

REAPS has a long history with the local Puget Sound real estate market and has a diverse range of local experts speak at REAPS on a regular basis.

Subjects we have covered at the monthly Real Estate Association of Puget Sound meetings cover all aspects of real estate including:

• Foreclosures
• Paper/notes
• Rehabbing / Fixers
• Lease Options
• Property tax appeal processes
• 203k loan programs
• Property Management
• Evictions
• Estate planning
• VA/HUD
• Government auctions
• Real estate inspection
• Property assessment
• Appraisals
• 1031 tax deferred exchanges
• Financing your deals

REAPS is also the local adminstrator of the Professional Housing Provider program - a program designed to identify and promote the professionalism and integrity of the industry.