Vol.III, No 7
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Learn How To Invest In Real Estate By Pat Farrell
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As REALTORS® and Affiliates we recognize that we work within one of the most active industries in Texas, and in the best real estate market in the country, but perhaps we do not take full advantage of what is so readily available to us. We work hard to ensure that our seller client gets the best price possible for their home when they sell, and that our buyer client gets the home that meets their needs and for the best possible value. And we frequently encounter investors anxious to find the best properties that will not only allow them to earn some extra money but could also offer them an opportunity to help people facing distressful situations. During the course of my 39 years in the business I have thought many times about the possibilities of
my doing some real estate investing but quickly concluded that first, I have no idea of what is involved and second, I know nothing about handling the financial aspects of this type of transaction, nor did I know where to seek the answers. Recently I learned that next month there will be a one day program held here in San Antonio that looks like the place for anyone to get all the information necessary to (1) determine if the ins and outs of investing could work for them, (2) learn what costs would be involved and (3) find out what resources are available for securing the investment monies. The 4th Annual Texas Real Estate Investor Expo will be held this year on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the new Norris Conference Center, 618 NW Loop 410 (under the Alamo Drafthouse Theatre) from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Registration is now open at www.TexasExpo.com. For the best value the admission cost from now until April 22 is FREE to Agents for general admission (enter promo code: REALTOR.) The regular cost for the VIP package, which includes admission, breakfast, lunch and VIP seating, is $79, however if you register early and enter promo code: REALTOR1 there is a $30 discount making the price $49. The price at the door on April 22 will be $99. The Expo will open at 8 A.M. with coffee and a Continental Breakfast for paid attendees and there will be more than 50 investing related exhibitors on hand. The educational classes will begin with a 30-minute session titled “Real Estate Investing 101 – The Basics” at 8:30. That will be fol-
lowed by 5 real estate breakout sessions each hour, starting at 9:00 am and 10:00 am. Throughout the day there will be a dozen expert speakers who will offer a variety of investment related topics which include: “Multi-Family Investing;” “Vacant Homes;” “Lead Generation Systems;” “How to Find Deals with the Right System;” “12 Ways to Profit from Real Estate;” “Foreclosures and Finding Abandoned Homes;” “Assisted Living Facilities;” “Purchase and Rehab Loans” and finally “Self-Directed IRAs.” The Main General Session will be from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, during which time a lunch will be served for paid attendees and the keynote speaker will present pertinent subjects. Closing time will occur from 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm, when there will be “Must Be Present to Win” drawings with prizes that include, among several other desirable items, three Big Screen TVs, gift cards and other prizes. The remaining 30 minutes will provide attendees with more opportunities to visit with the exhibitors. The Expo is being promoted by a strategic alliance of real estate investor groups and clubs, spearheaded by SAREIA (the San Antonio Real Estate Investors Association); which has been active since it was established in 2002. SAREIA’s current President is Real Estate Attorney, Broker & Investor, Victor M. Maas who has been working diligently behind the scenes to provide a meaningful experience during this 4th Expo for all those interested in learning about investing in real estate. SAREIA is San Antonio's largest
real estate investor association and regularly holds monthly general meetings at 6:00 PM on the first Tuesday of each month at the Norris Conference Center, to which anyone is cordially invited to attend. Visit www.SAreia.com for more information on monthly meetings. According to SAREIA the purpose for the Expo is to help prospective and current real estate investors at all levels add to their knowledge by introducing them to industry experts who have extensive experience in successful investing. The table Exhibitors will be there to offer information about products and services that will assist you with your investment projects which includes how to obtain "hard money" financing for those projects. It is also a perfect opportunity to network with others who can provide you with information as to why this could definitely be a good fit for your investment goals. Real estate investing may or may not be in your future but it could be to your advantage to learn all that it entails and to discover all of the assistance available if you are currently interested or were to consider venturing into that field at a later time. Having this knowledge could also enable you to more effectively advise your investor clients. The Expo is intended to be a major investor event and should prove to be exceptionally informative. It is anticipated that the number attending this year will greatly exceed that of last year’s Expo which had more than 500 interested participants. For more information you can call 210-501-0897, or visit the site at www.TexasExpo.com.