Real Estate Maverick Frank McKinney Will Speak To Florida Landlord Action Group

Real Estate Maverick Frank McKinney to be Guest Speaker at the November 8th, 2006 meeting of F.L.A.G. (Florida Landlords Action Group – also known as Broward County Landlords Association, Inc.)

More on Real Estate Guru Frank McKinney:

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Frank McKinney will speak at the November 8th meeting of Florida Landlords Action Group (also known as Broward County Landlords Association, Inc.)

More about the Broward County Landlords Association:

The purpose of the Broward County Landlords Association (BCLA) is to serve as a forum of education, cooperation and motivation, through an active network for Broward County Landlords, Property Managers and Maintenance Professionals to exchange ideas, information, personal experiences and resources for providing tenants with outstanding rental homes – while maximizing their business productivity and cash flow.

Small Florida Investors Association With No Joining Fees

Continuing with series we would like to provide some publicity for some of the smaller real estate investor groups around the USA, Canada and the world.

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Small Florida Real Estyate Investors Group

The Polk County Real Estate Investors Association (PCREIA) is a small group serving landlords and real estate investors in Lakeland, FL.

The Polk County Real Estate Investors Association meet EVERY Tuesday evening at 7pm in Ryan's Restaurant on Lakeland Hills Blvd. Lakeland, FL.

PCREIA has no fee to join.

Small Florida Investors Association With No Joining Fees

Continuing with series we would like to provide some publicity for some of the smaller real estate investor groups around the USA, Canada and the world.

Readers can post details of upcoming real estate events on this blog. No commercial advertising.

Small Florida Real Estyate Investors Group

The Polk County Real Estate Investors Association (PCREIA) is a small group serving landlords and real estate investors in Lakeland, FL.

The Polk County Real Estate Investors Association meet EVERY Tuesday evening at 7pm in Ryan's Restaurant on Lakeland Hills Blvd. Lakeland, FL.

PCREIA has no fee to join.

Suncoast Real Estate Investor's Association Educates Tampa Bay Members

Suncoast Real Estate Investors Association (SREIA) of Tampa Bay (Florida), is a non-profit educational and networking association run by non-paid, elected Officers and Board of Directors.

SREIA's objective is to assist experienced and beginning real estate investors in the Tampa Bay area to acquire practical knowledge of real estate investment concepts through education, discussion and networking. In addition, SREIA has over 65 "Business Vendors" that are eager to assist in acquisition, financing, rehabilitation, sales, rental management and/or financial planning needs.

Suncoast Real Estate Investors Association membership consists of people from all walks of life. Some are full-time investors, while other are part-time investors with a separate full-time job. Others still are beginning real estate investors, seeking the knowledge that will enable them to make their first real estate investment. One common bond among Suncoast Real Estate Investors Association members is a desire to grow in knowledge and experience, and a willingness to share with others.

Being a member of SREIA is all about education and learning from each other and the experts. SREIA is dedicated to bring in experienced national and local educational speakers in order to keep us informed on up-to-date real estate investing innovations, laws and techniques. In addition, SREIA is a forum for networking with "hands on" real estate investors that are willing to share their knowledge and experience.

Many SREIA's members are new to real estate investing, so to meet those needs, SREIA offers a diverse schedule of events tailored to the educational needs of a beginning investor. Also, experienced real estate investors are eager to offer advice and insight to further assist new members on the road to real estate success.

Business Vendor Membership is also encouraged. Being a Business Vendor of Suncoast Real Estate Investors Association is a cost-effective way for vendors to get their product or service in the main stream of active Real Estate Investors, Estate Builders and others in the Tampa Bay area.

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.

From Frustration To Effective Action For Small Property Owners of San Francisco Institute

In 1999, eight very frustrated owners of small properties in San Francisco met to discuss the increasingly harsh regulations that were squeezing them out of the rental business. The impetus for their meeting was an ordinance that would have allowed tenants to pass their apartment on to new tenants without landlord approval.

The implications were clear: small landlords, most of whom lived in their buildings, would have no say in who would live literally on top of them.

These eight founding members soon found they had tapped into a wellspring of equally concerned and frustrated small property owners. For many years, many had lived harmoniously with long-term tenants in buildings that give the city its special character: Graceful Victorians, handsome Edwardians and 1950s bungalows, brown-shingled faux Maybecks and stucco Mediterraneans.

Prop I: A watershed event for small property owners

In 1994, Proposition I passed, placing 2-4 unit, owner-occupied buildings -- formerly exempt -- under rent control. Overnight, small property owners, from seniors on fixed incomes to young couples just starting out, were lumped together with the big boys, many of whom had cadres of experienced property managers and lawyers on call to decipher all 60+ pages of the Rent Ordinance. While some of the ordinances were challenged in court, others cropped up in their place. In this new climate of acrimony and often inexplicable legislation, some small property owners simply gave up and took their properties off the market. (It's estimated that 10,000 - 25,000 units have been taken off the rental market.) Others decided to stand up and fight.

Years and 2,500 members later...

Today, SPOSFI members number more than 2,500, and SPOSFI is heard in City Hall, in Sacramento, in the news media and anywhere the rights and interests of San Francisco small property owners are challenged. Here's just a small sampling of what SPOSFI has accomplished thus far:

Created San Francisco's first grass roots organization devoted solely to the concerns of small property owners. Changed the law for tenancies-in-common (TICs), enabling renters to join together and buy their own building. Initiated a class action suit by small property owners forced to pay 5% on security deposits to tenants at a time when money market accounts were paying less than 2%. SPOSFI went to City Hall to speak out against proposed amendments to the Rent Ordinance that would force landlords to pay $2,000 per tenant (including babies) for relocation or eviction, and allow tenants to sue the current owner for action of a former owner.

Small Property Owners of San Francisco Institute (SPOSFI) is a diverse, grass-roots organization promoting fairness for small property owners and sensible housing policy for San Francisco. Small Property Owners of San Francisco Institute members come from all neighborhoods and from all walks of life, religions and ethnicities, and are united in the common goal of restoring and protecting the rights of small property owners in San Francisco. Small Property Owners of San Francisco Institute members navigate the treacherous waters of the SF Rent Ordinance and educate the public about regulations that are strangling small property owners. SPOSFI work together to affect legislation, endorse and campaign for candidates sympathetic to the SPOSFI cause, and strive to increase home ownership opportunities for all San Franciscans.

The SPOSF Institute mounts legal challenges to issues that threaten property rights; through SPOSFI educational programs, they reach out to members and the community at large; through a Resource Guide, SPOSFI offer a list of service providers used by members.
SPOSFI recognize that it's tough being a small property owner in San Francisco, and that San Francisco has more obstacles to ownership and profitability than most other cities. SPOSFI recognize that properties are security, and that in order to be successful in SPOSFI goals members must work together.

It is the mission of the non-profit SPOSF INSTITUTE to provide owners of small rental properties in San Francisco with the tools and information necessary to conduct business successfully in this difficult climate. Through the SPOSFI educational programs, publications, and workshops SPOSFI seek to help members better understand their rights and obligations, how to work constructively with city and state officials, and how to deal effectively with their tenants.

Through legal advocacy, SPOSFI seek to protect the rights of small property owners against unfair and burdensome regulations. Recent court decisions and the defeat of rent control measures in a number of US cities give SPOSFI good reason to be hopeful.

Because the SPOSF INSTITUTE is a reasonably new organization, SPOSFI are just beginning to put programs in place including

• Help minimize excess property control
• SPOSF News monthly newsletter
• Access to the Member Area
• Monthly meeting with interesting speakers and news
• Meet elected officials and candidates
• The SPOSFI lease
• Additional property management forms
• Seminars and special events
• Tax deductible contributions
• Provider Resources lists (attorneys, contractors, etc.)

Southeastern Connecticut Served By Property Owners Association

The Norwich Property Owners Association (N.P.O.A.) serves property owners in Southeastern Connecticut.

The Norwich Property Owners Association is a coalition of responsible Norwich Property Owners who have united to create fair and effective housing laws and promote safe, clean, affordable housing. The N.P.O.A. believes that this will in turn benefit the City of Norwich, Property Owners and their Tenants.

NPOA distributes information intended to educate and inform property owners about evictions, lead issues, laws and legislation, municipal policies, leases, rental paperwork, loans, grants and tax issues.

NPOA creates a forum for Property Owners to network with each other. This encourages an honest communication and exchange of ideas and information between responsible property owners helping to ensure more efficient and profitable property management.

NPOA's growing membership gives this association a voice with businesses, contractors, the City of Norwich and the Connecticut State Legislature.

Greater Bristol Property Owners Association Claims To Be Largest

7 October 2006.

The Greater Bristol Property Owners Association GBPOA isn't just in Bristol. Information from the GBPOA web site indicates the following:

In Connecticut, well known in Hartford County, Greater Bristol Property Owners Association is the largest property owners group under one roof serving more Landlords and single property owners with the everyday local and state information and help on laws, building, zoning, health codes, blight ordinances, evictions.

The Greater Bristol Property Owners Association has hundreds of members so there are more contacts with marshals, tenant check and collection agencies, Legislators, Chambers of Commerce, attorneys, etc., as well as other Landlords throughout the state with varying levels of experience. Greater Bristol Property Owners Association has experienced landlords (30+ years) to share insights, information, forms, leases, help with questions, solutions, screening applicants, research etc.

Rather than concentrate solely on legislation (although equalizing laws on mutually respected common ground with GBPOA Legislators is important and GBPOA encourage all Landlords to be involved. Greater Bristol Property Owners Association main concern is the educational, financial, and legal health of member Landlords.

Greater Bristol Property Owners Association has monthly newsletters, meetings with interesting speakers (attendance not required), packets full of information on lead disclosure requirements and forms such as applications, leases, pet agreements and Connecticut eviction information. Dues are $60.00 per year (Nov. to Nov.) and are tax deductible.

Connecticut Property Owners Fight Bureaucracy

A quick look at the Connecticut Property Owners Association (CPOA) web site reveals ongoing frustration with increasing bureacracy affecting property owners and investors. The CPOA web site explains how they believe that landlords and investment property owners are getting hit from all sides with increased state taxes, unfavorable legislation and worse, more LOCAL regulation as we've seen attempted in Winsted, New Britain and now New Haven.

CPOA say that "landlording is one of the heaviest regulated businesses in Connecticut."

For over 30 years, the CT Property Owner's Association (CPOA) and its members have monitored the State Capitol for unpopular and unfavorable legislative actions, and mounted lobbying efforts against them when possible. Connecticut Property Owners Association has also forged alliances with similar interest groups to help fight unpopular legislative attempts on a broader scale. Some of these alliances have proved invaluable and the Connecticut Property Owners Association is proud of their partners such as the CT Realtors and the CT Homebuilders.

Connecticut Property Owners Association has been proactive and lobbied for beneficial legislation as well, joining the Coalition for the Adoption of a Unified Code (CAUC), an attempt to support the Legislature and Department of Public Safety in its efforts to adopt a coordinated Building and Fire Safety Code statewide. They claim it is to prevent the further haphazard adoption of specific/individual code regulations by the Legislature.

Over the last couple of years, the Connecticut Property Owners Association has attempted to forge agreements and understanding with some aggressive tenants' rights groups in order to educate them on on the CPOA's perspectives as owners - and try to find common ground vs. waging additional battles.

On the education front, Connecticut Property Owners Association has participated in many regional real estate group events, Legislative dinners, and hosted numerous speakers so that landlords can educate themselves on the latest legal issues potentially affecting CPOA or engage in meaningful debate with real estate professionals and local and statewide politicians and officials. CPOA is also involved with the nuts and bolts of owning investment property such do-it-yourself evictions, where to find better financing, making smarter insurance claims, the latest hidden tax deductions, or the latest plumbing shortcuts.

Colorado Couple Spotted Need For Real Estate Investors Club

The Western Slope Real Estate Investors (WSREI) founders Mandy and David Vindiola started investing in real estate in the Grand Junction area of Colorado in 2000.

Like many new investors, Mandy and David felt nervous and scared to make that first step. Many of the books they read and seminars they attended suggested that they needed to get involved with a local real estate investment group to network with others, share resources and learn. Unfortunately the closest real estate investment group was in the Denver area and the couple couldn’t always get to mid-week meetings and seminars. As the years past, Mandy and David waited and hoped that someone would start a real estate investment group.

Then in 2004 while working on their final project for their Masters of Business Administration degrees Mandy and David decided that they should start their own group. Two years in the making, Mandy and David launched Western Slope Real Estate Investors of Colorado in the spring of 2006.

Avid outdoor enthusiasts, Mandy and David enjoy all types of activities and compete in races and triathlons. The couple enjoy pushing themselves both physically and in their business. Mandy and David spend a lot of time outside their comfort zone and enjoy learning from others. Mandy and David have seen the benefit of networking, education and collaboration in their real estate investment business and invite new members to share in their vision.

Meetings of the Western Slope Real Estate Investors (WSREI) club are held the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30p.m. at The Bray Education Center, located at 7th and Belford Ave. near downtown Grand Junction.

Coming events include:

November 8, 2006 - How to Use the Equity in Your Home to Build Your Assets. Learn how to think differently about equity and diversification. Sponsored by Jo Ann Winkelhake from College Aid Specialists.

There will be no December meeting as Co-founders Mandy and David will be on the 2006, 17th Annual Landlord Getaway Cruise with Holland America.

January 10, 2007 - More Creative Financing Strategies. Purchasing homes for investment with little or no money out of your pocket and strategies for having money to fix up a property. Sponsored by Creative Home Sources.

Is Now A Good Time To Buy Real Estate?

It is a question that gets asked in good times and in bad times and, unless you have a crystal ball, the answer is always subject several factors and to personal opinion.

So, if you are a first time home buyer and you keep hearing that the house prices are starting to fall, will the house prices keep falling and do you buy now or wait?

Well, if you do buy now and the prices keep falling, the value of your property will depreciate rather than appreciate therefore you won't be building any equity.

The key therefore is to research the market and watch the trends. Prices may fall or rise depending on a number of factors including: the local economy, the national economy, demand factors, money supply, employment rates, building activity and list goes on.

It is usually a good idea to look at several houses before making a decision to buy. Calculate price comparisons with recent house prices in the area over the last 3 months. Check out new constructions too, the builders may be eager to sell for a bargain price.

Judge each property and area individually. Strike the best deal you can. If you are planning to stay in the home 5 years or more, short term price adjustments or drops may not be of major concern to you.

Remember, it's the location you are buying. If you buy a poor house in a bad location you will unlikely to see any major gain in value. If you buy a mediocre house in a great location you could potentially do well. If you buy a fixer upper in a great neighborhood and put some sweat equity into it, you could again see a lot of appreciation in the value of the property.

Remember too, if the local property market is on the decline, a percentage of the people who have homes for sale will be desperate to sell. If the owner is not willing to bargain or wants what the neighbor sold for last year (despite a downturn), you could consider looking for a better deal elsewhere.

If you do find the house of your dreams, and if it is good value for money, then you might be best to purchase it rather than chase after a bargain that doesn't meet your needs.

2006 San Francisco Apartment Association Trade Show Planned For November 13

On November 13, 2006, San Francisco Apartment Association (SFAA) is offering free property management courses for all of its members. Afterward, attendees are invited to the San Francisco Apartment Association (SFAA) annual trade show, Apartments Ahoy, a boutique trade show covering all facets of the multifamily housing industry.

Professionals who provide San Francisco’s rental housing industry with top products and services will be on hand and happy to speak with members.

California Rental Housing Conference Planned For 2007

The Northern California Rental Housing Conference and Expo is planned to be held April 10 & 11th, 2007.

The California Apartment Association (CAA) is committed to providing pertinent educational and networking opportunities at the Northern CA Rental Housing Conference & Expo and is calling for interested parties to participate.

The California Apartment Association (CAA) welcomes proposals for presentations on possible topics including:

• Business Best Practices
• Internet Marketing
• Branding
• Property Maintenance
• Technology
• Property Ownership & Management: What You Need to Know
• Management Success
• Employee Satisfaction & Retention
• The Renter’s New Face Resident Services
• Finance Tools for Success
• Interior Design & Style

Deadline for submissions is Friday, November 17, 2006. Contact the California Apartment Association (CAA).

Arkansas Landlords Association Discusses Code Compliance, Tenant Screening, Evictions and Rent Collection

The North Little Rock Landlord Association in Arkansas was formed in 1998, providing landlords with an opportunity to meet others who share the same interest and problems associated in managing property. The purpose of the association is to give members a voice in local government.

The North Little Rock Landlord Association offers suggestions, encouragement and ideas to educate members and associates through planned programs.The association addresses issues that landlords are currently dealing with such as: Code Compliance, Tenant Screening, Evictions and Rent Collection.The knowledge gained gives a clear understanding for members, of their situations, to enhance the profit and position of property management.

Twice a year the North Little Rock Landlord Association provides hands-on workshops to assist with knowledge in various areas of property maintenance.

Meetings are the third (3rd) Monday of each month. Doors open at 6:30pm, meeting start's at 7pm. Location: North Little Rock Community Center, 2700 Willow, North Little Rock, Arkansas (across from the Hayes Center).

Real Estate Club Alive And Kicking In Arizona

Membership in the Phoenix Real Estate Club provides Arizona real estate investors with access to information, education, and networking opportunities that can be essential to success in real estate investing. The club caters for part-time investors, full-time investors be they beginners or have years of experience in real estate investing.

The Phoenix Real Estate Club holds monthly meetings the third Tuesday of the month at the Crowne Plaza Hotel 2532 W. Peoria Avenue, Phoenix (I-17 & Peoria). The meetings start with a structured networking session from 6:00pm to 7:00pm followed by the general session featuring a special topic or guest speaker. The meetings end at 9:00pm.

The monthly meetings are included in the annual membership fee. This meetings provide outstanding networking opportunities, access to business sponsors, and guest speakers who are experts in the field of real estate investing.

Club members get access to all education offerings through the Phoenix Real Estate Clubs sister organization, AZREIA. There are special interest groups for different areas of investing, as well as a free lending library. Members can list properties for sale on the web as well as e-mailed to all members.

The Phoenix Real Estate Club offers a structured networking session at each monthly meeting. This is the time and place to meet and network with other investors and vendors. Through networking, members can build a team, create business relationships, and find investment opportunities.

Affixed to each members name badge is a colored label identifying a specific interest area or speciality. This makes it easier to "find" the right people - and let people find individual members.

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.