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Joining Your Local REIA

One of the best ways for new or even seasoned investors to get the most current and up to date information is to join your local Real Estate Investment Association ( REIA ). There are many benefits available to members. Some of the benefits to joining your local association are:

• Networking with other investors
• Find local vendors to help build your power team ( Contractor, attorney, CPA, Lenders, wholesale investors )
• Education
• Latest trends happening in your market
• Discounts to many major retail outlet stores

You also might want to check to see if your REIA is associated with the National REIA.  The National REIA provides all the tools for your local REIA to be a success and will give them new ideas on cutting edge technology. You need to identify what you want to get out of joining a REIA.  I enjoy the networking with other local investors and vendors. They can be a big part of your success in helping you grow your business or portfolio.  If you have more than one association in your area you will want to attend each of them and identify which one fits into your plan.