Giving Back to Our Communities

They say real estate investors improve neighborhoods one home at a time, but they also enrich their communities by giving back. Many REIA’s across the nation organize volunteers for rehab projects, holiday events, provide meals to the homeless and much more. Some members go the extra mile by establishing a separate organization or making it their mission to help fund the efforts of a well-established charity. Bob Zachmeier, highlighted below was featured in the Member Spotlight of the Winter 2018 issue of the RE Journal. Each issue contains a story about a REIA member from around the nation, how they got into real estate investing and how their journey has evolved. Mostly, these articles discuss their ups & downs in the business along with helpful “been there, done that” advice. However, that being said, members like Bob are just one of the many fine examples of REIA members from across the nation who have stepped up to the plate and are working hard to make extraordinary differences in the lives of others.

Bob Zachmeier has been a landlord since 1982 and lives in Tucson, AZ where he and his wife, Camille have built a highly successful real estate business. However, his real passion in life is “Paying it Forward” by sharing his success in business with others in order to improve the lives of children. Since 2009, Bob has raised over $400,000 for the Make-a-Wish Foundation, which is nearly half of his $1,000,000 lifetime goal. He is the author the book A Daily Difference, which demonstrates how easy it can be for ordinary people to make charitable giving part of their daily routine. His book contains dozens of real-life stories from people who have made small daily changes that have resulted in huge sums of money being raised for charities. The book promotes a life-style you can adopt, enjoy, and pass on as a legacy to your children. Bob is a member of the Arizona Real Estate Investors Association (AZREIA).

Bob Zachmeier