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Past Meetings Archived (2022 - 2004)



Meetings in 2022:
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | OctoberNovember

Meetings in 2021:

February | March | April | May | July | August | October | November | December

Meetings in 2020:

January | February | March | May | June | July | August | November | December

Meetings in 2019:

January | February | March | April | May | June | August | September | October | November | December

Meetings in 2018:

January | February | March | April | May | | June | July | August September | October | November | December

Meetings in 2017:

January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August September | October | November

Meetings in 2016:

January | February | April | May | June | July | August September | October | November | December

Meetings in 2015:

January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August September | October | November | December



Meetings in 2014:
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August September | October | November | December



Meetings in 2013:
January |
February | March | April | May | June | July | August September | October | November



Meetings in 2012:
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August September | October | November | December

Meetings in 2011:
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August September | October | November | December

Meetings in 2010:
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August September | October | November | December

Meetings in 2009:
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August September | October | November | December

Meetings in 2008:
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August September | October | November | December

Workshops in 2008:
March| April | October  

Meetings in 2007:
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |

Workshops in 2007:
January | April | June | August | October |


Meetings in 2006:
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |

Workshops in 2006:
January | March | September | November |

Meetings in 2005:
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |

Workshops in 2005:
September | October | November |


Meetings in 2004:
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |

Workshops in 2004:
January | April | July | September | October |


Meetings in 2003:
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December


Workshops in 2003:
March | April | October


Meetings in 2002:
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December

Nov. 2022

BAWB Regular Monthly Meeting

This will be a LIVE IN PERSON MEETING

6:30 Pm Networking Begins - So Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm the Formal Meeting starts and ends by approx. 9:00 Pm

Thursday November 17th,2022

Generating Cash Flow During Uncertain Times

Plus
The (10) TEN Main Reasons Real Estate Investors Fail with a Real Estate Investment

Uncertain Times are GOOD Times to Buy. Most People do not like Uncertainty and do nothing until the market has clear direction. By then the REAL BARGAINS are gone.

You will Learn:

What is with this SHOCK and AWE Economy ?

Why this may be one of the BEST times to Buy and Invest

How will this Current Market Cycle Likely Play out...

How do you determine ARV- after repaired Value in a DECLINING Market?

Understand the Differences between using GOOD Debt Vs BAD Debt

How to use Equity Financing Vs Debt Financing

A Surefire way to Raise Private Financing Funds

Cash Flow Generating Tips & Tricks During these Uncertain Times

And So Much More

Don't Miss this Very informative meeting, get your questions answered and enjoy Quality Networking with other Like Minded individuals.


Oct. 2022

BAWB Regular Monthly Meeting

This will be a LIVE IN PERSON MEETING

6:30 Pm Networking Begins - So Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm the Formal Meeting starts and ends by approx. 9:00 Pm

Thursday October 20th,2022

What is the New Normal
for Real Estate?



Where are we Heading and How to Safely Do Business in a Changing Marketplace




At this Meeting you will Learn:

  • Why NOW may be one of the BEST times to Invest in Real Estate

  • What Fix n Flippers and those Wholesaling Real Estate Deals crucially
    NEED to understand in a Soft Market

  • What are the BEST types of properties to Focus on with Today's Market Dynamics

  • What Techniques can you provide that offer Solutions...

  • How to insure oneself that you will have consistent Deal Flow

  • What types of Easy Doc LOAN programs and Financing is STILL
    available for the Investor Buyer

    And Much More...

    Don't Miss this VALUABLE and INFORMATIVE DISCUSSION
    along with Great Networking ! Join Us Thursday Evening 10-20-2022

DON'T WAIT-PRE-REGISTER For
this Fantastic Educational

UPCOMING WORKSHOP EVENT (SEE BELOW)


TWO Full Days Sat. 2-18-23 and Sun. 2-19-23 - Corte Madera, CA

Andy Teasley is teac-hing a full weekend course on Yield based investing Live and in person in the San Francisco, CA Bay Area. We'll begin Saturday morning with basic instruction on using the HP10bii financial calculator.During this section you'll learn the 5 buttons on the calculator that will change the way you look at every transaction.

We’ll say it again: you don’t need zillions of dollars, or great credit, or to take on a full-time, highly taxed wholesaling or retailing “job”, to create big monthly cash flow.

Andy Teasley has done just that, using a combination of creative buying strategies, lower cost properties, notes, and a firm understanding of the math of constructing deals, for many years—and now he’s bringing that vast, valuable experience to us (well, a VERY SMALL Group of us, anyway), in a live, 2-day, in-person workshop class.

This will be a Lively Hands On Class with Students Attending of all Experience Levels.

And NO, you don’t have to be an experienced real estate investor to use this strategy, because Andy’s got 2 days to break it down into bite-sized, understandable, actionable chunks for you.

Here’s a taste of what you’ll know when you leave:

•How to “begin with the end in mind” by using a simple financial calculator figure out payments, interest rates, yields, terms, and the best “numbers” for any deal

•How to buy your properties subject to the existing loan, or on lease/options, or using wrap mortgages, so that you put little to no money down up front

•How you can outbid every one of your competitors on every property, and even OVERPAY and still get lots of cash flow

•How notes work, and how you’ll use them to make your deals ‘hands-off’, and how you can use them to get any money you DID put down back right away

•How to use the “Ten for Twelve” technique to get a 35% rate of return (none of your so-called competitors know about this)

•How to do all of this i & n your tax-free retirement, education, or health-care plan

•The basics of finding and rehabbing property and mobile homes to create KILLER Returns

This will be a Lively Hands On Class with Students Attending of all Experience Levels.
You will Learn Powerful Negotiating Techniques and how to close ANY deal and KNOW its yield

Because of the Interactive Nature of this Workshop, Class Size will be limited.
Grab your Seat NOW before they are Gone and also take advantage of the
EARLY BIRD Discounted Tuition and PRE-Register!

Class Size is VERY limited so Don't Wait REGISTER TODAY
Your Tuition Includes an Extensive Take Home Manuel and All Forms
Don't Wait -PRE-Register Today for
DISCOUNTED EARLY BIRD Tuition!
For More Information, Lodging, or to Register CLICK HERE

Sep. 2022

BAWB Regular Monthly Meeting

This will be a LIVE IN PERSON MEETING

6:30 Pm Networking Begins - So Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm the Formal Meeting starts and ends by approx. 9:00 Pm

Thursday September 15th,2022


How to Safely Do Business in a Transitioning Real Estate Marketplace


Real Estate Markets Ebb and Flow as many factors contribute to Market Cycle changes. Some of these factors might include; Employment statistics, Economic Policies, Trade Policies, the Stock Market, Health of the US Economy, Interest Rates, Affordability and Consumer Confidence.
Within any Long Term Trend there are always points of Inflection whereby markets shift at different rates of change.
It is at these “Shift Points” where most confusion and Uncertainty exists thereby Creating FEAR- as well as Opportunity.


Up, Down or Sideways- There are Opportunities to be Found in Each of these Real Estate Market Scenario's

The Decisions you Make Today could have
Significant Financial Consequences
for you in the Future!


Join us this Month as we will Discuss Various ways to Safely Do Business in a Transitioning Real Estate Marketplace.

  • Why has the Market Significantly Changed Over the last 4-5 Months
  • Do you know how to recognize a Good Deal in this Market
  • What Should you be Looking for during this Market Cycle?
  • What Buy Box Formulas Work during these Uncertain Times...
  • What Techniques can you provide that offer Solutions...
  • How to insure oneself that you will have consistent Deal Flow
    And Much More...
Don't Miss this VALUABLE and INFORMATIVE DISCUSSION
along with Great Networking !


July 2022

BAWB Regular Monthly Meeting

This will be a LIVE IN PERSON MEETING

6:30 Pm Networking Begins - So Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm the Formal Meeting starts and ends by approx. 9:00 Pm

Thursday July 21st,2022

Renovate & Design Through Data...

Are You finding that skyrocketing contractor prices are putting the squeeze on your profits? Stating the Obvious; According to Forbes, we are seeing the largest yearly increase of inflation in over 40 years. We are ALL feeling it in many sectors of our lives. Now more than ever, is the time to closely manage your rehab processes to reduce your expenses while crushing it in your design choices. Its important to get more BANG and Pizazz for your BUCKS.

Q- Why Does one Renovated Property Sell for
FAR MORE than another?

A- It's often in the Design, Features and
Materials Chosen & Tastefully Used...

Designing With Data MEANS
Applying Data to Creativity

Learn Insider VALUE ADD Do's and Dont's techniques and tricks from Diana George our
Seasoned Renovation Design Expert

Why she was able to break price records by $250K MORE over the highest existing ARV
(After Repair Value) similar property.

Learn the Right way to approach Analyzing MLS Data & Trends

• Why did Subject Property A sell for $150k over, while Subject B sold for $40k over
• Finishes that won’t break your bank, but will break records
• Understanding Design Trends in your area
• Knowing what designs compliment or clash with each other
• Additions versus Rehabbing
• How to figure out if it is worth the cost
• What are Builders using?
• Walking new buildings to understand trends
• Hiring a Designer- Should you?
• Do not trust your contractor to act as your designer
• Do not Design based on your likes and dislikes
• Do not Design with your feelings. Design with Data.
• How to maximize your design if you can’t afford a designer
• Don’t reinvent the wheel
• 5 simple hacks to help you Negate the Rising costs of construction

Do Not Miss these
Valuable Insider Tips, Tricks & Traps associated with Property Renovations, Upgrades, and Rehabs- Join Us!

About the speaker:
Diana is Founder, Designer, and has oversight of client relationships with DG Design Group;
www.dgdesigngroup.com She consults homeowners through the overwhelming process of home renovations by walking them through a proven system. She has done over 100 renovation projects in the last decade, which has given her a profound knowledge base and consistent success within the Real Estate Investment Industry. She was formerly the Co-Founder at Artemis Investments focusing on Acquisitions, Extensive Renovations, and Syndication. At age 33 she founded the successful real estate brokerage Vault Realty Group, a Real Estate Brokerage firm that focused on real estate investors, which was later acquired by Century 21 Real Estate Alliance.

Diana is a published author and continues to present at speaking engagements all over the Bay Area advising new and seasoned investors on how to be a profitable VALUE ADD investor in any market. Diana has been featured and/or quoted in WSJ, BBC, Forbes, Associated Press and several other national publications in regards to the real estate market, investments and economy.

June 2022

BAWB Regular Monthly Meeting

This will be a LIVE IN PERSON MEETING

6:30 Pm Networking Begins - So Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm the Formal Meeting starts and ends by approx. 9:00 Pm

Thursday June 16th,2022

Got Solar?

Do you know that the Calif. Energy Commission as of 1-1-2020
is requiring ALL Newly Constructed residential homes must have Solar panels installed.
The rules make California the first state in the nation to require solar panels on new homes.

Join us this evening to learn the IN's and OUT's about Solar power.
Solar energy is a renewable and non-polluting source that is steadily becoming more popular.

Our speaker this evening will cover its many applications and uses; the various types of systems,
power options, equipment, aesthetics tips, costs to savings, etc.
This is a wonderful opportunity to Listen, Learn and Get your Questions addressed about
using or going Solar! - Don't Miss It !

You will Learn about the many facets of using Solar Power;

* Residential, Commercial, pool heating, vehicle chargers, energy storage,
battery back up, and generators.

* How does the Actual Design and Installation process work?

* Are all panels being sold and installed the same?

* Can you cut your ties with PG&E forever...

* What are the Financing options or incentives that are available...




SPEAKER - Keith Kruetzfeldt

Keith along with his Father Paul both with engineering backgrounds own
and operate Suntegrity Solar.

Suntegrity Solar has focused exclusively on solar since 2009. Since then, they have installed over 1000+ solar systems. They are authorized Enphase Premium Installers, LG Pro Installers, and Certified Tesla Installers. They have seen the proliferation of Solar uses over the years and also many providers, and installers that sadly have come and gone.


May 2022

BAWB Regular Monthly Meeting

This will be a LIVE IN PERSON MEETING

6:30 Pm Networking Begins - So Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm the Formal Meeting starts and ends by approx. 9:00 Pm

Thursday May 19th,2022


Hyperlocal Marketing
For Investors

What you will Learn at this Meeting:

* What is Hyperlocal marketing?

* How to stand out from the competition

* What it really takes to buy off-market

* Where are the pandemic foreclosures?

* Will there be a housing market correction and are you ready?

Learn to find GREAT Opportunities using Data...
Learn to better Target potential Prospects

Regardless of whether you are a Realtor or an Investor
using Big Data Correctly can result in more consistent deal flow for you!

Speaker:

Sean O'Toole, CEO and
Founder of Property Radar

About PropertyRadar

PropertyRadar is the property data and owner information platform that real estate and home services professionals depend on to discover new opportunities to grow their business directly using enhanced public records data.

PropertyRadar makes available the same customer and market information that big business leverages daily, in an affordable, small-business friendly platform.

For more information and a free trial, visit PropertyRadar.com.

Company Contact:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PropertyRadar
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PropertyRadar
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyradar
Email: [email protected]

About Sean O'Toole

After a successful technology career in Silicon Valley, Sean purchased and flipped more than 150 residential and commercial properties, nicely exiting the market before the credit bubble burst. Combining his technology and real estate experience Sean launched ForeclosureRadar in 2007, well before most realized a foreclosure crisis was coming. The service was quickly recognized as the nations best foreclosure information source and helped tens of thousands of real estate professionals succeed in a market which was otherwise devastating. Sean then launched PropertyRadar in 2013 and has since helped thousands more small businesses uses public records to discover new customers and grow their business.

Sean O'Toole Contact:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.p.otoole
Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanotoole
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanotoole/
Email: [email protected]



Apr. 21st 2022

BAWB Regular Monthly Meeting

This will be a LIVE IN PERSON MEETING

6:30 Pm Networking Begins - So Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm the Formal Meeting starts and ends by approx. 9:00 Pm

Thursday April 21st,2022

Understanding the New California Association of Realtors RPA

Residential Purchase Agreement

Don't Get Hoodwinked!

Speaker: Cari Lynn Pace

As a BUYER if you've written or as a SELLER you've received any offers on a property lately chances are you've noticed how the CAR - California Association of Realtors RPA - Residential Purchase agreement has undergone major editing and changes at the start of this year. Many clauses and language that previously existed in the prior agreement used for years is now gone, has been reworded or has been reformatted and converted to a new CHECKBOX format and the the RPA has also grown to now 16 pages in length.

As is always the case with any written legal contractual agreement whether BUYING or SELLING a property you should have an understanding of what you are are obligating yourself to do or not do. They are many "minefields" contain in these agreements which can often trigger or create problems and lead to disagreement and litigation that you should be aware of.

Whether you are a Broker, Realtor or Real Estate Investor; Join us this month as our speaker will give us a summary and unravel the changes that have taken place with the New CAR RPA format and as an expert litigation witness share with you some of the "hot button" areas that often lead to misunderstanding and costly remedies that she sees when working with Attorneys and the Courts to sort out such issues.

NOTE: All Attendees will be given a SAMPLE copy of the New CAR - Residential Purchase Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions document.

Don't Miss this VERY Important and Informative Meeting!





ABOUT OUR SPEAKER

Cari’s had an amazingly successful career as a real estate broker, manager, and past President of the Marin Association of Realtors. She’s earned national designations of GRI, CRS, CRB, CCIM, and a Distinguished Service Award. She owns Professional Publishing www.propubforms.com where you can download any type of real estate form for a few dollars.

Cari’s authored three books, dozens of courses, and taught GRI as a Master Faculty Instructor for the Professional Realty Institute.

Cari does real estate litigation advisory services for attorneys. They hire her to testify in trials whether a real estate agent has acted properly - or improperly.

Cari will have a complimentary gift for you: a Sample copy of the new CAR RPA contract. She has also brought her landmark real estate reference book “Don’t Shoot Me…I’m Just the Real Estate Agent!” and will autograph your own copy for $20.




Mar. 17th, 2022

BAWB Regular Monthly Meeting

This will be a LIVE IN PERSON MEETING

6:30 Pm Networking Begins - So Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm the Formal Meeting starts and ends by approx. 9:00 Pm

Thursday March 17th,2022

Real Estate is a relationship based business, so we welcome all levels of Real Estate investors - newbies and experienced to come and learn time-saving processes that will help you maximize your investments as well as build your network. Whether you're looking for expert advice or simply want to connect with other like-minded individuals this is the meetup for you!

Learn how to CORRECTLY Analyze Real Estate Markets to find the Exact Right Location to
invest in Real Estate.

SPEAKER:
Abbas Mohammed

Abbas Mohammed Portrait Pic

What will Discussed and Covered:

1. What States you should be investing in NOW
and which states to avoid

2. How to pick the right regions and submarkets

3. How to get access to local data and correctly analyze Neighborhoods

4. How to find the rent and appreciation growth
rate for different markets

5. What my criteria is for every deal I invest in

6. How to find the rent and appreciation growth
rate for different markets

And much more!

If you are a Real Estate investor, I highly encourage you to attend this event as choosing the right market can make or break the investments you choose to make and the properties you buy!

Who is Abbas Mohammed:
Real Estate investor involved with over 1500 apartments
Among the Top 1% Real Estate Brokers in the US
Abbas started out in the Real Estate business as a REALTOR and quickly grew his business to become one of the top agents in the US in a few years. After having delegated his business activities to a high level, he switched his focus to investing in Real Estate and started buying large apartment complexes and raising millions of dollars from investors to invest in key locations and markets that are rapidly growing.

Last year, The Abbas Group completed over 37 Million dollars of acquisitions in multifamily and continues to rapidly grow and invest in high quality locations and properties across different locations!


Feb. 17th, 2022

BAWB Regular Monthly Meeting

This will be a LIVE IN PERSON MEETING

6:30 Pm Networking Begins - So Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm the Formal Meeting starts and ends by approx. 9:00 Pm

Thursday February 17th,2022

We're Back!
LIVE IN PERSON MEETINGS

You've Got Questions?
We've Got Answers!

Short Notice but we had to reschedule our speaker for a later month.

This Months Thursday Regular BAWB meeting is a Q & A format
we have not done in quite some time.

COVID 19 - Threw us here in the SF Bay area and around the country a real "curve ball".
Many events unfolded that most thought were not possible.The real estate markets reacted in ways that most experts are still puzzled by. After many decades; the term
Inflation has now once again become a household word.

Some of you have stayed cooped up, or traveled out of the area, some of your have decided to sit on the sidelines, some of you have taken massive action and not let a pandemic go to waste.

Are we are a point in time with Real Estate of Irrational Exuberance and are there still Savvy Investments to be had?

Whether you're a seasoned pro, just starting out newbie, a builder, developer, contractor, realtor, wholesaler, rehab expert, or rehab wannabe; pick the collective brains of our attendees and experts.

Anyone and Everyone can attend!

Join us THIS Thursday evening 2-17-2022 for some insights on the market, where it may be heading, Marketing techniques, Alternative Financing, SAFE ways to do business in our current environment, Asset Protection, Options, Negotiating, and your chance to probe some of our guest attendees with your pressing real estate questions. Nothing will be off limits.


Jan. 2022

BAWB Regular Monthly Meeting

This will be a LIVE IN PERSON MEETING

6:30 Pm Networking Begins - So Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm the Formal Meeting starts and ends by approx. 9:00 Pm

Thursday January 20th,2022

We're Back!
LIVE IN PERSON MEETINGS START AGAIN!

COVID Safety Measures and Requirements
Masks required thru 2-15-2022 per State Guidelines
Event will be indoors

If at the time of our Live In Person Events - the State of California and / or Marin County require face masks be worn indoors then we will follow and request you to follow their guidelines.

Is this still a GOOD Time or the Right Time to Buy?

Is this still a GOOD Time or the the Right Time to Buy?

Have we reached the TOP in Price Growth of this CRAZY frenzied Real Estate Marketplace as many experts are starting to say?

OR

Is the CA and SF Bay Area Real Estate Marketplaces and Prices poised to continue to climb even further (albeit more slowly) ?

Can this stabilization of the Real Estate Marketplace achieved continue on for the LONG TERM as some industry experts / Realtors are advocating?

How will the FED's current policy towards Interest rates and Inflation affect us?

What about the soon to end Statewide Moratoriums on Evictions and Foreclosure laws and other restrictive State Legislation?

Will OUTBOUND population migration from CA continue?

What is looming over the Horizon?

DO NOT MISS THIS MONTHS Thurs. Evening 1-20-2022 MEETING!

Start off the New Year Informed "listen and learn" from our own industry expert

Speaker:
Investor, Educator, Real Estate Economist, Statistician and
Author of Timing the Real Estate Market;

Robert Campbell

Topic:
2022 Housing Forecast
:
What Will Happen & Why

Program Director's Note:
"Robert has spoken at our meetings many times in the past and has been incredibly prescient in accurately predicting California Real Estate Market trends.Don't miss his insights at this months meeting…”

graphThe Campbell Method: A Proven Timing System that Tells You EXACTLY When to Buy and Sell Real Estate to Make Maximum Profits!

Dear Real Estate Investor:

Imagine for a moment how you would feel if you could predict major turning points in the real estate market.

Suppose somebody handed you a 30+year time-tested system that would tell you ahead of time when property values were going to hit a peak … and then when prices were going to hit bottom years later.

If you could anticipate these kinds of critical real estate events in advance …
then not only could you make spectacular profits, but you could protect your money as well.

Sounds pretty amazing, doesn't it?

Actually, it's not. The real estate market does signal its future intentions if you know where to look.

janHello. My name is Robert Campbell and I wrote Timing the Real Estate Market to help both professionals and ordinary people make the most money in real estate with the least amount of risk.

I also have my web Site; www.realestatetiming.com Based on a major breakthrough in tracking and predicting real estate trends, my book reveals the real estate timing technique that I call The Campbell Method .

As far as I know, The Campbell Method is the only proven method in the world that shows how to accurately anticipate upcoming changes in your local real estate market.

What this means is that when you read Timing the Real Estate Market , you are going to learn how to make and protect your fortune in real estate in the same way that J. Paul Getty, the Rockefeller's, Warren Buffett, and other super-rich investors made their fortunes: by focusing on WHEN to buy and sell.

It's true. When it comes to making money
in real estate,
nothing beats good timing.

The reason that The Campbell Method is going to change the way you think about how to buy and sell real estate is that I share my truly remarkable discovery of five key real estate indicators. I call them Vital Signs, and they're able to predict the peaks and valleys of real estate cycles with an almost uncanny accuracy. As leading indicators to what's looming on the horizon for real estate prices, these Vital Sign indicators act like windows into the future, giving you advance notice of approaching trend changes from three to six months before they become obvious to the general public.

Author's Note: Timing the Real Estate Market is used at the University of San Diego by Professor Elaine Worzala. The class: Real Estate Investment. "The logic behind these Vital Sign indicators is air-tight," says Professor Worzala. "I'm very impressed, and my students love your book."

Copies of Timing the Real Estate Market Book will be available for purchase and autograph by Robert Campbell at the meeting.


UPCOMING Robert Campbell WORKSHOP
Saturday 1-22-2022
9 Am to 1 Pm

Inflation Is Back –
and What You
Should Do About It!

A Robert Campbell Seminar

This will be a LIVE - IN PERSON EVENT
To be held on Saturday January 22nd 2022
Corte Madera, CA

Inflation is Back – and with a Vengeance

Its been called a "Thief in Disguise"! and also a Silent Tax on Everyone!

For More Detailed Information about this Workshop or to Register CLICK HERE

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Dec. 16th, 2021

NO FORMAL BAWB REGULAR MEETING THIS MONTH in December 2021 BUT LIVE IN PERSON MEETINGS WILL START AGAIN January 20th 2022!! - SEE THE JANUARY 2022 Meeting Info!

Also Don't Forget our ONGOING Live In Person

DEALMAKER POWER BRUNCH MEETINGS


You are Invited to Attend our Live In Person
DEALMAKER POWER BRUNCH Meeting to be held
Friday December 10th, 2021 from 10:00 Am to 11:30 Am Located at the Boulevard Cafe & Grill 1096 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA

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WOO HOO!!! - WE ARE FINALLY BACK LIVE !!!


Our First LIVE IN PERSON Regular BAWB
Monthly Meeting of the Year will be an Evening Meeting Thurs. January 20th, 2022
at the Best Western Corte Madera Inn

Visit us on Thurs. 1-20-2022 when
Real Estate Economist & STATISTICIAN

Robert Campbell visits to give his
2022 Housing Forecast

What Will Happen & WHY

DO NOT MISS THIS LIVE EVENT IN
PERSON MEETING WHERE WE KICK
OFF START OF THE NEW YEAR!

2022 Dates

Jan. 2022

BAWB Regular Monthly Meeting

This will be a LIVE IN PERSON MEETING

6:30 Pm Networking Begins - So Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm the Formal Meeting starts and ends by approx. 9:00 Pm

Thursday January 20th,2022

We're Back!
LIVE IN PERSON MEETINGS START AGAIN!

Is this still a GOOD Time or the Right Time to Buy?

Is this still a GOOD Time or the the Right Time to Buy?

Have we reached the TOP in Price Growth of this CRAZY frenzied Real Estate Marketplace as many experts are starting to say?

OR

Is the CA and SF Bay Area Real Estate Marketplaces and Prices poised to continue to climb even further (albeit more slowly) ?

Can this stabilization of the Real Estate Marketplace achieved continue on for the LONG TERM as some industry experts / Realtors are advocating?

How will the FED's current policy towards Interest rates and Inflation affect us?

What about the soon to end Statewide Moratoriums on Evictions and Foreclosure laws and other restrictive State Legislation?

Will OUTBOUND population migration from CA continue?

What is looming over the Horizon?

DO NOT MISS THIS MONTHS Thurs. Evening 1-20-2022 MEETING!

Start off the New Year Informed "listen and learn" from our own industry expert

Speaker:
Investor, Educator, Real Estate Economist, Statistician and
Author of Timing the Real Estate Market;

Robert Campbell

Topic:
2022 Housing Forecast
:
What Will Happen & Why

Program Director's Note:
"Robert has spoken at our meetings many times in the past and has been incredibly prescient in accurately predicting California Real Estate Market trends.Don't miss his insights at this months meeting…”

graphThe Campbell Method: A Proven Timing System that Tells You EXACTLY When to Buy and Sell Real Estate to Make Maximum Profits!

Dear Real Estate Investor:

Imagine for a moment how you would feel if you could predict major turning points in the real estate market.

Suppose somebody handed you a 30+year time-tested system that would tell you ahead of time when property values were going to hit a peak … and then when prices were going to hit bottom years later.

If you could anticipate these kinds of critical real estate events in advance …
then not only could you make spectacular profits, but you could protect your money as well.

Sounds pretty amazing, doesn't it?

Actually, it's not. The real estate market does signal its future intentions if you know where to look.

janHello. My name is Robert Campbell and I wrote Timing the Real Estate Market to help both professionals and ordinary people make the most money in real estate with the least amount of risk.

I also have my web Site; www.realestatetiming.com Based on a major breakthrough in tracking and predicting real estate trends, my book reveals the real estate timing technique that I call The Campbell Method .

As far as I know, The Campbell Method is the only proven method in the world that shows how to accurately anticipate upcoming changes in your local real estate market.

What this means is that when you read Timing the Real Estate Market , you are going to learn how to make and protect your fortune in real estate in the same way that J. Paul Getty, the Rockefeller's, Warren Buffett, and other super-rich investors made their fortunes: by focusing on WHEN to buy and sell.

It's true. When it comes to making money
in real estate,
nothing beats good timing.

The reason that The Campbell Method is going to change the way you think about how to buy and sell real estate is that I share my truly remarkable discovery of five key real estate indicators. I call them Vital Signs, and they're able to predict the peaks and valleys of real estate cycles with an almost uncanny accuracy. As leading indicators to what's looming on the horizon for real estate prices, these Vital Sign indicators act like windows into the future, giving you advance notice of approaching trend changes from three to six months before they become obvious to the general public.

Author's Note: Timing the Real Estate Market is used at the University of San Diego by Professor Elaine Worzala. The class: Real Estate Investment. "The logic behind these Vital Sign indicators is air-tight," says Professor Worzala. "I'm very impressed, and my students love your book."

Copies of Timing the Real Estate Market Book will be available for purchase and autograph by Robert Campbell at the meeting.


UPCOMING Robert Campbell WORKSHOP
Saturday 1-22-2022
9 Am to 1 Pm

Inflation Is Back –
and What You
Should Do About It!

A Robert Campbell Seminar

This will be a LIVE - IN PERSON EVENT
To be held on Saturday January 22nd 2022
Corte Madera, CA

Inflation is Back – and with a Vengeance

Its been called a "Thief in Disguise"! and also a Silent Tax on Everyone!

For More Detailed Information about this Workshop or to Register CLICK HERE


Nov. 2021

November 23rd- Tuesday WEBINAR

THIS WILL BE A SPECIAL BAWB SPONSORED
VIRTUAL ONLINE ZOOM Meeting / WEBINAR

TUESDAY November 23rd,2021
Log On a little Early if you can
7:00 Pm PST Formal Meeting starts and ends by 8:30 Pm PST

PARTNERSHIPS

This Month We will Explore Various Simple Ways you can Partner with Others to Achieve WIN-WIN Results with Real Estate and Real Estate "Paper" Investments

A Real Estate partnership or JV- Joint Venture is typically an arrangement between two or more people to structure and put together a Transaction, then oversee its operations and share its profits and/or liabilities. In a general partnership sense, all participants share both profits and liabilities.

Listen and Learn from Author, Investor, Educator; Michael Morrongiello

During this Discussion you will Learn;

  • What should you Contribute?- Capital or Skill Sets- You Choose
  • How to Decide What Role each Partner plays
  • Who Gets Paid WHEN, WHAT and HOW?
  • Bookkeeping
  • Some of the documents that can effectively used to satisfy and protect each person's interests
  • A Few Real Estate and Real Estate "Paper" types of Partnership or JV Structure's

About your Speaker Michael Morrongiello

Michael Morrongiello is an active investor who specializes in Real Estate & Real Estate “Paper” investments. Known as having one of the most knowledgeable & creative minds in the paper business, Michael started creating paper as a result of his own Real Estate investment activities in the early 1980’s.

Michael is the author of; Paper into Cash – The Convertible Currency-the definitive home study course that assists you in structuring seller financed transactions while creating marketable Notes and The Unity of Real Estate and “paper” – a course book that outlines numerous real world in the marketplace transaction scenarios and solutions where Real Estate and Financing techniques involving “paper” can be effectively used.

Michael is also the program director for BAWB- the Bay Area Wealth Builders Association- an educational support group for both the beginning and seasoned real estate investor.

ANYONE & EVERYONE CAN ATTEND

and This is FREE to BAWB MEMBERS in
GOOD STANDING but ONLY
IF YOU are PRE-REGISTERED

Save $5.00 by PRE-REGISTERING EARLY!

$15.00 for All Others if PRE-Registered by
11:59 Pm PST on Sunday 11-21-2021

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STEP # 2 -You will then receive in the Confirmation email
Event Brite sends to you a special ZOOM meeting URL
link and Meeting Passcode so you will be able
to attend the Webinar.

SAVE that Zoom Meeting URL and Meeting Passcode
and Mark it down in your Calendar!

NOTE: There will be no refunds if you are unable to attend the Webinar LIVE or stay
on for the entire presentation but a LIMITED TIME Replay of the Webinar will
be made available after the event to all registrants as long as
no recording technical glitches occur.


 

Oct. 21st 2021- Thursday Evening WEBINAR

THIS WILL BE A SPECIAL BAWB SPONSORED
VIRTUAL ONLINE ZOOM Meeting / WEBINAR

THURSDAY October, 21st,2021
Log On a little Early if you can
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ACHIEVING FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE ON $100 Per Month!
THE $100 SOLUTION

Listen and Learn from "The Coach" - yes a Real Coach
JACK FULLERTON
*Please Read his fascinating BIO below

Join us to LISTEN and LEARN the Wisdom from this successful Old Timer and some of the time tested strategies and investment philosophies he has followed and continues to share today

YOU WILL LEARN:

  • The Consequences of Not properly Understanding ASSETS, INCOME, and CASH
  • Do you REALLY NEED 100 Properties?
  • The TEN Year Philosophy
  • About Breaking Payments into Pieces
  • Pay NOW or LATER (the Sacrifice period)- Your Choice
  • The Fullerton Formula
  • Integrity and Negotiations
  • What are Shadow Sellers ?
  • The importance of Staying Close to Home

DO NOT MISS THIS EXTREMELY INSIGHTFUL DISCUSSION!

About Jack H. Fullerton- Real Estate Coach
Jack Fullerton was a successful; internationally known Swimming and Water Polo Coach who NEVER played Water Polo in High School. Through study and application he had taken his College teams to a number of State and National Titles. He was named Water Polo Coach of the year for 1983. After earning Bachelor and Masters Degrees at U.C.L.A., Jack continued to study under Olympic Coaches until he was able to compete with his mentors. His education in real estate is equally as extensive. He was a member of the Academy of Real Estate where he received the Pathfinder Award. He has been listed in Who’s Who in Real Estate. In 1997 Jack received the MEA award from the Phoenix Foundation. He was awarded the first "Rohny Award" in 2014. Jack also worked with Jim Rohn as an Executive Marketing director for over 5 years where he increased his knowledge of success and success principles.

After 8 years of investing in real estate part time he retired from his college position. That was over 38 years ago. Jack is the past author of Money Fundamentals Newsletter. For over 30 years he ran the Commonwealth of OC- Orange County Real Estate Club where many successful real estate investors and instructors have learned the principles of successful real estate investing. The Commonwealth was nationally known for its outstanding education. He presently manages his real estate investments, teaches and shares the principles of his success.

He started buying single family homes years ago as a college professor and coach. Jack has acquired personal wealth and knowledge through the study and practice of creative real estate. Known as a problem solver, he has acquired millions of dollars of real estate over the years.

Jack is a firm believer to be successful you must study success. He has shown by his results, in more than one field, anyone through study, increased knowledge, desire and application can become successful. Jack enjoys sharing and teaching these principles of success to others. He will show you some of his techniques he used to successfully invest in real estate while taking care of the other guy first. He will show you how you too can accomplish the same. His investment techniques DO NOT REQUIRE A GREAT DEAL OF MONEY.

Jack has become the 'Real Estate Coach'. His motto is 'CAN DO'. If a Water Polo Coach can, why can’t you become financially successful?

ANYONE & EVERYONE CAN ATTEND

and This is FREE to BAWB MEMBERS in
GOOD STANDING but ONLY
IF YOU are PRE-REGISTERED

Save $5.00 by PRE-REGISTERING EARLY!

$20.00 for All Others if PRE-Registered by
11:59 Pm PST on Sunday 10-17-2021

Thereafter $25.00 to Register.

VERY IMPORTANT TWO STEPS-READ CAREFULLY

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& PURCHASE A TICKET
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STEP # 2 -You will then receive in the Confirmation email
Event Brite sends to you a special ZOOM meeting URL
link and passcode so you will be able
to attend the Webinar.

SAVE that Zoom Meeting URL and Meeting Passcode and Mark it down in your Calendar!

NOTE: There will be no refunds if you are unable to attend the Live Webinar
but a LIMITED TIME Replay will be made available after the event
as long as no recording technical glitches occur.


Aug. 24th 2021- Tuesday Evening WEBINAR

THIS WILL BE A SPECIAL BAWB SPONSORED VIRTUAL ONLINE ZOOM Meeting / WEBINAR

TUESDAY August, 24th,2021
Log On a little Early if you can
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THIS WILL BE A VIRTUAL
WEBINAR MEETING!
(However you must register to attend- See Below for Details)

IMPORTANT: We have VERY Limited Space in the Online Meeting Room and this event will SELL OUT so to assure
yourself access PRE-Register ASAP.

ANYONE & EVERYONE CAN ATTEND

Topic:
CREATIVE DEAL STRUCTURING

IN ACTION

With BILL COOK

In almost All parts of the Country we are seeing FRENZIED Real Estate markets where there is a LOT of Money to be made AND also LOST. As our EUPHORIC Real Estate Markets continue to chug along, more and more Buyers and Investors continue to pay seemingly never ending HIGHER and HIGHER prices, often paying ALL CASH. While that can be one acquisition strategy, it also is one of the RISKIEST ways to acquire property.

Many believe creative deal structuring is about complicated, impossible-to-understand contracts.

This couldn’t be more wrong.

Dealmaking is about caring, asking questions, listening, being curious, asking more questions, T-barring, letting your imagination run free, asking more questions, and finally,reaching an accord that works for all parties involved.

During this CONTENT DRIVEN Webinar and Bill Cook’s discussion,
you'll learn why advanced creative deal structuring is simple, but not easy.

Here are some of the question’s Bill will answer:

  • What is creative deal structuring?
  • Is creative financing part of creative deal structuring?
  • What are examples of creative deal structures in action?
  • How do you get a seller to agree to a creatively constructed deal?
  • Can multiple deal structuring tools be used to make a single deal work?
  • What is the best way to learn how to structure deals my competition doesn’t know how to structure?

Do Not Miss this VERY Valuable Discussion and Join us Tuesday Evening 8-24-2021 @ 7 PM PST (10 Pm EST)

About Bill & Kim Cook:

Bill and Kim are a husband and wife real estate investing team. Bill creatively constructed his first deal in 1990 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He and Kim have been teaching other investors do the same since 1997. They became full-time real estate investors in 1998.

Their investment portfolio consists of single-family rental homes, mobile homes, a small mobile home park, plus notes, options, and stocks.

They built their business square on the back of knocking on homeowners’ doors. Why? Because it’s the fastest, cheapest and most effective way to get face-to-face with homeowners and make written offers.

When door knocking, Bill makes between 10 and 15 written offers a day, 8 out of 10 sellers invite him in, and he finds 1 to 3 shadow sellers per day. Question: Does your marketing technique get you to the seller’s kitchen table 80% of the time?

Their core belief is that real estate investing is not about buying, selling or renting houses. It’s about helping people solve their real estate problems.

Around 1997, Bill discovered three great real estate investing teachers: Jack Miller, Pete Fortunato and Dyches Boddiford. From that day to this, he and Kim regularly attend Pete’s and Dyches’ classes. (NOTE: Jack passed away in 2009 after a legendary career.)

On January 1, 2001, Bill and Kim founded North Georgia REIA in Cartersville, Georgia. Over the next 14 years, their group grew to 2,400 members. It was one of the largest, most successful REIAs in the country.

On January 1, 2002, Bill and Kim began writing a syndicated real estate investing newspaper column that was published weekly. Their column ran for 13 years.

In 2002, Bill and Kim began publishing The Equity. It was a monthly real estate investing newsletter that grew into a 28-page monthly newspaper.

On August 30, 2018, they sold their 34-acre horse ranch in Adairsville, Georgia and moved into their motorhome. They now are full-time RVers. They travel the country seeking adventure and the enjoyment of life. As they travel, Bill teaches creative deal structuring techniques at REIAs (Real Estate Investor Associations).

Four times a year, Bill and Kim offer the following multi-day seminars:

  • The Ultimate Creative Deal Structuring Workshop: This is a three-day seminar Bill Cook and Vena Jones-Cox teach each spring. It’s designed for Starters and Estate Builders (beginner and intermediate investors). Investors learn how to creatively structure deals such as Subject-to Deals, Master Leases with Options, Pure Options, Seller-carryback Notes, Creative Third-party Notes. Between the two, Bill and Vena have over 60 years of creative deal structuring experience.
  • The Power of Pure Options: This is a two-day seminar taught each summer by Bill and Kim. A Pure Option is a deal-structuring tool understood by few investors and used by even less. Want to learn how to creatively structure win-win deals that your competition can’t even conceive? Then this seminar is for you.
  • What Box? (the seminar): This is one of the most advanced creative deal structuring seminars taught in the country. Only experienced dealmakers should attend this course. Bill Cook and Pete Fortunato teach this course each fall. It’s creative deal structuring at the highest level. Every deal structuring tool comes into play during this seminar.
  • I AM: This is a two-day seminar Bill teaches each winter. Bill discusses the mindset capitalist need to succeed in business and life. The information shared is based on Bill’s fifty years of business experience.

ANYONE & EVERYONE CAN ATTEND

and This is FREE to BAWB MEMBERS in
GOOD STANDING but ONLY
IF YOU are PRE-REGISTERED

Save $5.00 by PRE-REGISTERING EARLY!

$20.00 for All Others if PRE-Registered by
11:59 Pm PST on Saturday 8-21-2021

Thereafter $25.00 to Register.

VERY IMPORTANT TWO STEPS-READ CAREFULLY

STEP # 1 -REGISTER THRU EVENT BRITE
& PURCHASE A TICKET
You can Register by CLICKING HERE

STEP # 2 -You will then receive in the Confirmation email
Event Brite sends to you a special ZOOM meeting URL
link and passcode so you will be able
to attend the Webinar.

SAVE that Zoom Meeting URL and Meeting Passcode and Mark it down in your Calendar!

NOTE: There will be no refunds if you are unable to attend the Live Webinar
but a LIMITED TIME Replay will be made available after the event
as long as no recording technical glitches occur.

Aug. 24th 2021- Tuesday Evening WEBINAR

THERE WAS NO SEPTEMBER 16th 2021 MEETING


 

July 2021

THIS WILL BE A SPECIAL BAWB SPONSORED VIRTUAL ONLINE

ZOOM Meeting / WEBINAR

Log On a little Early if you can
7:00 Pm PST the Formal Meeting starts and ends by 8:30 Pm PST

Thursday July 15th,2021
Log On a little Early if you can
7:00 Pm PST Formal Meeting starts and ends by 8:30 Pm PST

 

THIS WILL BE A VIRTUAL
WEBINAR MEETING!
(However you must register to attend- See Below for Details)

IMPORTANT: We have VERY Limited Space in the Online Meeting Room and this event
will SELL OUT so to assure yourself access PRE-Register ASAP.

 ANYONE & EVERYONE CAN ATTEND

 

Investor, Author, Educator

Bill Tan

 

* Is this the End or the Beginning of the End
for this “UP” Market cycle?

* How can you make money right now? By understanding some of the various uses of Leases, Options,
Equity Appreciation Notes, etc.

* What’s possibly the BEST opportunity RIGHT NOW!

* What other opportunities are also available?

Who is Bill Tan?

Bill Tan, “The Barter Man”, is a real estate and mortgage investment expert with over 30 years of experience.  His clients rely on his business insight and industry knowledge to buy and sell properties and identify secured investment opportunities which generate a substantial monthly income.

Bill Tan specializes in putting the tough real estate and note deals. His ability to think fast and creatively to develop effective strategies continually amazes clients and students alike. As a former real estate broker and long-time real estate exchangor, Bill is a “transactioneer” with few equals for real estate and note deals.

He is the president of the Los Angeles Real Estate Investors Association (LAREIA) and the former president of the San Diego Creative Investors Association (SDCIA), one of the largest in the country, and the San Diego Cash Flow Association, an association of cash flow investors.

Bill continues to be a featured speaker in the real estate and mortgage investment industry. He makes presentations for local real estate and note groups, conferences and conventions nationwide and appears on many podcasts, webinars, radio and TV programs.

Bill was honored with the 2012 Industry Achievement Award at the NoteWorthy National Convention for his contributions to the note industry. Bill also earned the designation as one of the few Master Brokers of the note industry for many years and was awarded the Equity Marketing Specialist (EMS) designation for exchanging.

Tenacious, consistent, and professional, Bill brings his unparalleled market knowledge together with an extensive network of local, regional and national contacts.  

 ANYONE & EVERYONE CAN ATTEND

and This is FREE to BAWB MEMBERS in GOOD STANDING
but ONLY IF YOU PRE-REGISTERED

Save $5.00 by PRE-REGISTERING

$20.00 for All Others if PRE-Registered by 11:59 Pm PST
on Monday 7-12-2021

Thereafter $25.00 to Register.

VERY IMPORTANT TWO STEPS-READ CAREFULLY

STEP # 1 -REGISTER THRU EVENT BRITE
& PURCHASE A TICKET
You can Register by CLICKING HERE

STEP # 2 -You will then receive in the Confirmation email
Event Brite sends to you a special ZOOM meeting link and passcode
so you will be able to attend the Webinar.

SAVE that Zoom Meeting URL and Meeting Passcode and
Mark it down in your Calendar!

NOTE: There will be no refunds if you are unable to attend the Live Webinar
but a LIMITED TIME Replay will be available as long as no recording technical glitches occur.

 


 

 May 2021 Meeting INFO 

 

THIS WILL BE A SPECIAL BAWB SPONSORED VIRTUAL ONLINE

ZOOM Meeting / WEBINAR

Log On a little Early if you can
7:00 Pm PST the Formal Meeting starts and ends by 8:30 Pm PST

Tuesday May 25th,2021
Log On a little Early if you can
7:00 Pm PST Formal Meeting starts and ends by 8:30 Pm PST

THIS WILL BE A VIRTUAL
WEBINAR MEETING!
(However you must register to attend- See Below for Details)

IMPORTANT: We have VERY Limited Space in the Online Meeting Room and this event will SELL OUT so to assure yourself access PRE-Register ASAP.

 ANYONE & EVERYONE CAN ATTEND

 

 

 

Where do we go from here? Will interest rates increase?

Will prices continue to skyrocket?

Will there every be any inventory?
 
Is the Real Estate Market a Ticking Time Bomb at the moment?


These are the types of questions everyone seems to be asking themselves right now.

 

Join us as we will discuss a number of
implications including the following:


• Uncollected Rents, Delayed Forbearances & Foreclosures-
   Is this the ticking Time bomb?

• Virus trending down, Vaccines trending up...what does it mean for Real Estate

• Key leading indicators that one should keep an eye on

• How long will this Supply – Demand housing shortage last?

• What are the prospects for another Real Estate Market Crash in the US?

 

About your Speaker Michael Morrongiello:

Michael an active investor, author, educator, has been investing in Real Estate since the early 1980’s through (6) Six different prior Presidential office holders and has experienced his share of upside and downside cycles. While he cannot 100% accurately predict real estate cycle changes (no one can) he has an uncanny sixth sense ability to notice changes before they happen.

 

 ANYONE & EVERYONE CAN ATTEND

and This is FREE to BAWB MEMBERS in GOOD STANDING

Save $5.00 by PRE-REGISTERING

$20.00 for All Others if PRE-Registered by 11:59 Pm
on Sunday 5-23-2021

Thereafter $25.00 to Register.

VERY IMPORTANT TWO STEPS

STEP # 1 -REGISTER THRU EVENT BRITE
& PURCHASE A TICKET
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STEP # 2 -You will then receive in the Confirmation email
Event Brite sends a special ZOOM meeting link so you
will be able to attend the Webinar.

SAVE that Zoom Meeting URL and
Mark it down in your Calendar!

NOTE: There will be no refunds if you are unable to attend the Live Webinar
but a LIMITED TIME Replay will be available as long as no recording technical glitches occur.


April 15th, 2021

THIS WILL BE A SPECIAL BAWB SPONSORED VIRTUAL ONLINE

ZOOM Meeting / WEBINAR

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Thurs. April 15th,2021
Log On a little Early if you can
7:00 Pm PST Formal Meeting starts and ends by 8:30 Pm PST

THIS WILL BE A VIRTUAL
WEBINAR MEETING!
(However you must register to attend- See Below for Details)

IMPORTANT: We have VERY Limited Space in the Online
Meeting Room and this event will SELL OUT so to assure yourself access PRE-Register ASAP.

The (proposed) BIDEN Tax Plan -
How will it Affect Real Estate & The Real Estate Investor

Speaker: Tax Attorney Extraordinaire

John Hyre, ESQ

Real Estate is an EASY Target for Congress.
The Decisions you Make Today could have
Significant Financial and Tax Consequences
for you in the Future!

Buckle UP- Changes are Coming!

* Build America Back Better or Will It?

* Favorable Capital Gains Tax Treatment - Guess Again

* What will happen with IRC section 1031 and Tax Deferred  
   Exchanges

* Will IRC Code section 121 survive?

* Will those who inherited a property still receive a
   "Stepped Up Basis"?

* I Have a Highly Appreciated Property-What are some of my Tax
   Strategies and options to avoid Taxation (confiscation)

* Is it Time to "Split" income and minimize Taxation ?

 

About John Hyre:
John Hyre is an exceptional tax attorney with 24 years of experience.  Prior to venturing into private practice, John worked for a Fortune 500 company as Tax Counsel and for two of the “Big Three” accounting firms as a Tax Consultant.  John has been involved in tax planning for start-ups, large corporate and partnership/LLC transactions, international transactions, REIT’s, and executive compensation arrangements.  John also has extensive experience with the taxation of real estate and self-directed IRA’s and 401(k)’s. John has successfully defended such clients in IRS audits and Tax Court.

John frequently speaks on the topics of taxation of real estate investors and the taxation of self-directed IRA’s & 401(k)’s throughout the United States.  John also invests in rental real estate.  John is licensed in Ohio.  Given the nationwide applicability of federal income taxation, John’s clients are from all areas of the United States as well as from overseas.

 ANYONE & EVERYONE CAN ATTEND

This is FREE to BAWB MEMBERS in GOOD STANDING

Save $5.00 by PRE-REGISTERING

$15.00 for All Others if PRE-Registered by 11:59 Pm
on Sunday 3-28-2021

Thereafter $20.00 to Register.

IMPORTANT TWO STEPS

STEP # 1 -REGISTER THRU EVENT BRITE
& PURCHASE A TICKET
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STEP # 2 -You will then receive in the Confirmation email Event Brite sends a special ZOOM meeting link so you will be able to attend the Webinar.

SAVE that Zoom Meeting URL and
Mark it down in your Calendar!

NOTE: There will be no refunds if you are unable to attend the Live Webinar but a LIMITED TIME Replay will be available as long as no
recording technical glitches occur.


 

March 2021

SPECIAL MEETING - SPECIAL GUEST  Wed. 3-31-2021 at 7 Pm PST

 

THIS WILL BE A SPECIAL BAWB SPONSORED VIRTUAL ONLINE

ZOOM Meeting / WEBINAR

Log On a little Early if you can
7:00 Pm PST the Formal Meeting starts and ends by 8:30 Pm PST

Wednesday March 31st,2021
Log On a little Early if you can
7:00 Pm PST Formal Meeting starts and ends by 8:30 Pm PST

We had a last minute cancellation of our prior March Meeting so we  are gonna make it up to you this month 
with a VERY SPECIAL GUEST- SEE BELOW

THIS WILL BE A VIRTUAL MEETING!
(However you must register to attend- See Below for Details)

IMPORTANT: We have VERY Limited Space in the Online
Meeting Room and this event will SELL OUT so to assure yourself access PRE-Register ASAP.

You've Got Questions
- Peter Has Answers!

Spend An Evening with Master Dealmaker Peter Fortunato

 

What Real Estate Issues are on your Mind?

We will cover these below issues and then
open it up for Interactive Q & A

*Are you Technique or Common Sense Driven when
   Constructing a Transaction?

* Dealing with Tenants during Challenging Times

* Apartments Vs Houses and WHY?

* I have HIGHLY Appreciated Property or Know someone with
   LOTS of Equity...What are my/their options to avoid a lot of
   Taxation (confiscation)

 ANYONE & EVERYONE CAN ATTEND

This is FREE to BAWB MEMBERS in GOOD STANDING

Save $5.00 by PRE-REGISTERING

$15.00 for All Others if PRE-Registered by 11:59 Pm
on Sunday 3-28-2021

Thereafter $20.00 to Register.

IMPORTANT TWO STEPS

STEP # 1 -REGISTER THRU EVENT BRITE
& PURCHASE A TICKET
You can Register by CLICK HERE

STEP # 2 -You will then receive in the Confirmation email Event Brite sends a special ZOOM meeting link so you will be able to attend the Webinar.

SAVE that Zoom Meeting URL and
Mark it down in your Calendar!

NOTE: There will be no refunds if you are unable to attend the Live Webinar but a LIMITED TIME Replay will be available as long as no
recording technical glitches occur.

 


Thursday February 18th,2021

THIS WILL BE A SPECIAL BAWB SPONSORED VIRTUAL ONLINE WEBINAR

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7:00 Pm PST the Formal Meeting starts and ends by 8:30 Pm PST

Thursday February 18th,2021
Log On a little Early if you can
7:00 Pm PST Formal Meeting starts and ends by 8:30 Pm PST

THIS WILL BE A VIRTUAL MEETING!
(However you must register to attend- See Below for Details)

IMPORTANT: We have VERY Limited Space in the Online
Meeting Room so to assure yourself access PRE-Register ASAP.

 

Let them do the “dirty work”
while you earn the easy money!

Anyone can make a Loan...the Trick is
to Making Good Loans!

From this Discussion You’ll learn how to make money like the
banks while avoiding all the hassle and mistakes made by most lenders. You’ll learn how to earn huge returns and what
common mistakes to avoid.

Join us and You’ll learn…

 

*Evaluating the borrower. As asset-based lenders, we shouldn’t
  be concerned with 
the borrower, right? Well, there are a couple of    things we should check or you may be sorry.

*What do you do when a borrower wants an extension?
  Can you charge an extension fee?

*Why you should never make phone calls to debtors

*Licensing requirements and how to avoid them

*Partnering on deals/split funding/using WRAPs

*How to deal with Corporations, LLCs, and Trusts as Borrowers

*Other ways to structure funding that can generate
  even greater returns

And So Much More...

 

This is FREE to BAWB MEMBERS in GOOD STANDING

Save $5.00 by PRE-REGISTERING

$15.00 for All Others if PRE-Registered by 11:59 Pm on Mon. 2-15-2021

Thereafter $20.00 to Register.

IMPORTANT TWO STEPS

STEP # 1 -REGISTER THRU EVENT BRITE & PURCHASE A TICKET
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STEP # 2 -You will then receive in the Confirmation email Event Brite sends a special ZOOM meeting link so you will be able to attend the Webinar.

SAVE that Zoom Meeting URL and Mark it down in your Calendar!

NOTE: There will be no refunds if you are unable to attend the Webinar but a Replay will be available as long as no recording technical glitches occur.

 


 

Dec. 17th 2020

Thursday December 17th,2020

THIS WILL BE A SPECIAL BAWB SPONSORED VIRTUAL ONLINE WEBINAR

Log On a little Early if you can
7:00 Pm PST the Formal Meeting starts and ends by 8:30 Pm PST

Thursday December 17th,2020
Log On a little Early if you can
7:00 Pm PST Formal Meeting starts and ends by 8:30 Pm PST

THIS WILL BE A VIRTUAL MEETING!
(However you must register to attend- See Below for Details)

 We appreciate your continued support throughout our 20+ years of hosting events. At some point this health crisis will eventually pass and a sense of normalcy will return. The BAWB - Bay Area Wealth Builders Association continues to extend sincere well wishes to you, your loved ones, your families and encourages you to be safe and vigilant during this Holiday Season and these uncertain times.

Its been VERY 2020!

As our year winds down and 2020 certainly has been one Helluva year to contend with we must
look forward To the
  coming New Year which will present all sorts of new
opportunities for both the new or astute Real Estate Investor.

Crash or Not to Crash?

No one can predict for sure what is going to happen in the coming year in
the real estate market, so now more than ever, it is time to get prepared. 

 

 

THIS WILL BE A VIRTUAL WEBINAR MEETING!
ANYONE CAN ATTEND
This Will be a Virtual Online Webinar
Tues. 12-17-20  at 7 Pm PST Promptly

IMPORTANT: We have VERY Limited Space in the Online Meeting Room so to assure yourself access PRE-Register ASAP

This is FREE to BAWB MEMBERS in GOOD STANDING
$15 for All Others if PRE-Registered By 11:59 PM Tuesday 12-15-20

 IMPORTANT TWO STEPS

 STEP # 1 -REGISTER THRU EVENT BRITE & PURCHASE A TICKET
CLICK HERE       

STEP # 2 -You will then receive in the Confirmation email Event Brite sends a special ZOOM meeting link so you will be able to attend the Webinar.
SAVE that Zoom Meeting URL and Mark it down in your Calendar!

 

 


November 2020

Tuesday November 17th,2020

THIS WILL BE A SPECIAL BAWB SPONSORED VIRTUAL ONLINE WEBINAR

Log On a little Early if you can
7:00 Pm PST the Formal Meeting starts and ends by 8:30 Pm PST

Tuesday November 17th,2020
Log On a little Early if you can
7:00 Pm PST Formal Meeting starts and ends by 8:30 Pm PST

THIS WILL BE A VIRTUAL MEETING!
(However you must register to attend- See Below for Details)

 

Spend an Evening Listening & Learning from Legendary Master Dealmaker
Peter Fortunato

The Elections are behind us, COVID persists,and change is inevitable...

Don't miss this opportunity to hear Peter's insights into what he and others are doing in today's ever changing Real Estate marketplace.

What is the BEST Strategy for You Today?

 

o   Cash Flow Today or Profit tomorrow- You Choose

o   What is Better- Great Terms or a Better price?

o   Better location or more Cash Flow- What makes More Sense

o   More Transactions or Fewer moving parts

o   More entities or more insurance?

o   Using a Lawyer or Drafting your own Documents

o   Borrowing or lending LONG term or SHORT term

o   Preparing for Inflation or Deflation-What Steps you might take
o   Saving vs Spending

o   IRC 1031 vs a Cash sale

THIS WILL BE A VIRTUAL WEBINAR MEETING!
ANYONE CAN ATTEND
This Will be a Virtual Online Webinar
Tues. 11-17-20  at 7 Pm PST Promptly

IMPORTANT: We have VERY Limited Space in the Online Meeting Room so to assure yourself access PRE-Register ASAP

This is FREE to BAWB MEMBERS in GOOD STANDING
$20 for All Others if PRE-Registered

 IMPORTANT TWO STEPS

 STEP # 1 -REGISTER THRU EVENT BRITE & PURCHASE A TICKET
CLICK HERE       

STEP # 2 -You will then receive in the Confirmation email Event Brite sends a special ZOOM meeting link so you will be able to attend the Webinar.
SAVE that Zoom Meeting URL and Mark it down in your Calendar!

 


August 2020

Thursday August 20th,2020

THIS WILL BE A VIRTUAL ONLINE MEETING

Log On a little Early if you can
7:00 Pm Formal Meeting starts and ends by 8:30 Pm

Thursday August 20th,2020
Log On a little Early if you can
7:00 Pm Formal Meeting starts and ends by 8:30 Pm


THIS WILL BE A VIRTUAL MEETING!
(However you must register to attend- See Below for Details)

Strategies & How to Adapt in a
Changing Election Year Market!

Change Happens!
Economic, Political, Social and Personal

Buckle UP - Get Ready!

Spend an Evening Listening & Learning from Legendary Master Dealmaker John Schaub

* Acquiring property strategically and profitably in any market
* Finding, recognizing and seizing opportunities that most investors miss
* Structuring to distribute cash flow
* Developing and maintaining million dollar relationships
* Ownership that provides protection, lowers your profile and reduces your risk of loss
* Retirement investment strategies to increase cash flow when you need it 

About John Schaub
John Schaub has prospered during three recessions, four tax law changes and interest rates ranging from 6-16% in his 35 years as a real estate investor. His 2005 best-selling book, Building Wealth One House at a Time, assisted more than 100,000 real estate enthusiasts on their way to successful invest­ing. His 2007 book, Building Wealth in a Changing Real Estate Market, is available online and in bookstores.

John recommends buying better, well-located houses rather than cheaper houses and other management-intensive properties. Better houses are more profitable and far less trouble. He advocates paying off debt, owning properties free and clear, and renting only to long term, high quality tenants.

John buys, sells and manages his own properties, and enjoys providing quality housing at fair prices for working families in his community. He teaches one Building Wealth One House at a Time seminar each year where students learn how to identify the best investment property in their town, how to buy it at below-market prices, and how to negotiate terms that guarantee a profit.

John also invests his time helping those who cannot afford to buy a home through conventional sources through his work with Habitat for Humanity and the Fuller Center for Housing. John has served for more than 20 years on the board of Sarasota Habitat, 7 years on Habitat's International Board and currently serves as the chair of the  board of the Fuller Center for Housing.

John, a Florida native, is a proud graduate of the University of Florida, where he earned his B.A. from the College of Business Administration in 1970. He is an accomplished boat captain (power and sail), fisherman, skier (snow and water) and an instrument-rated pilot. John loves to travel, especially with his wife Valerie and their young adult children.

THIS WILL BE A VIRTUAL MEETING!
ANYONE CAN ATTEND
This Will be a Virtual Online Webinar
Thurs. 8-20-20  at 7 Pm PST Promptly

IMPORTANT: We have VERY Limited Space in the Online Meeting Room to assure yourself access PRE-Register ASAP

This is FREE to BAWB MEMBERS in GOOD STANDING
$20 for All Others if PRE-Registered

 IMPORTANT TWO STEPS

 STEP # 1 -REGISTER THRU EVENT BRITE & PURCHASE A TICKET
CLICK HERE       

STEP # 2 -You will then receive in the Confirmation email Event Brite sends a special ZOOM meeting link so you will be able to attend the Webinar.
SAVE that Zoom Meeting URL and Mark it down in your Calendar!


August 4th - SPECIAL MEETING  DATE / Webinar

THIS WILL BE A VIRTUAL ONLINE MEETING

Tuesday August 4th,2020
Log On a little Early if you can
7:00 Pm Formal Meeting starts and ends by 8:30 Pm


THIS WILL BE A VIRTUAL MEETING!
(However you must register to attend- See Below for Details)
We have VERY Limited Space in the Meeting Room

 

 

The GAME HAS CHANGED!


Want to find more deals?
STOP the Shotgun Marketing approach and learn ways to
Target Specific Audiences which Exhibit a HIGH probability
of NEEDING
to Sell their properties

Wall Street played the data-driven real estate game successfully for years without much competition from Main Street local investors. But the game has changed. Today, Main Street pros can run circles around Wall Street if they learn the game.

Join Aaron Norris, VP of Market Insights at PropertyRadar as he uncovers and combines pandemic-frustrated real estate trends with the data-driven strategies investors are using to make money in 2020:

  • Why Wall Street's data-driven playbook is even more effective when used by local real estate professionals
  • Are foreclosures about to explode? Will de-urbanization and the new dynamic remote working disrupt markets?
  • Learn the 4-D framework to organize strategy and attack an opportunity
  • Three proven data-driven strategies that uncover and drive deals during the most dislocated and frustrated markets- You DON'T want to miss this!

 About Aaron Norris

Aaron’s real estate career started at five years old fixing houses in his father’s flip business. After living in NYC for almost a decade, he joined the family hard money business as a mortgage officer and researcher, producing numerous market timing reports and award-winning resources for the real estate community. Aaron writes where real estate meets technology on sites like Forbes.com, Think Realty Magazine, and BiggerPockets.com. He speaks nationally on technology, housing, and trends. Obsessions include ADUs, 3D printed homes, robotics, data with nuance, and the convergence of technology trends and their potential impacts on housing.

 THIS WILL BE AN ONLINE VIRTUAL WEBINAR EVENT
We have VERY Limited Space in the Meeting Room

 


 

                               UPCOMING WORKSHOP

DON'T WAIT - PRE-REGISTER TODAY
FOR CRUSH IT! - With Real Estate 2020

Live All Day Sat. 7-18-2020
Corte Madera, CA

Michael Morrongiello's All Day Workshop
Taught only once a year!



Making a Million Dollars in Real Estate is No Longer an Option...instead its a necessity for surviving and thriving during these crazy economic times!

The Good News; with dedication and forethought, this current market is the
perfect market to achieve such a goal.


This fantastic educational event will focus on Finding Deals, Raising Money, Making Offers, Buying Right, Selling Quickly, and...How to Overcome the most common fears or misconceptions that can hold you back from making more money right now. Its for any beginning or seasoned active Real Estate entrepreneurs. There literally is something for everyone!

At This Workshop we will discuss in detail, and give examples of many of the following
Important Skill Sets you should be comfortable with:

Marketing – Online & Offline
Financing – including Traditional, Creative & Alternatives
Raising Private Money
Negotiations with Sellers & Buyers
Understanding Documentation & Paperwork
Deal Structuring
Tax Free Investing
Constructing “Profit Guaranteed” offers
And so Much More...

Including a SPECIAL DATA MINING
Presentation & Discussion

From a User Friendly Data Provider
(now you get easily obtain Phone #'s and Email Addresses for your
Targeted Prospects and more importantly Learn how to use them!)

PRE-REGISTER EARLY for DISCOUNTED TUITION

For More Workshop Details, Registration
and Lodging Information
CLICK HERE


 

June 2020

TIMES:

THIS WILL BE A VIRTUAL ONLINE MEETING

Thursday June 18th 2020
Log On a little Early if you can
7:00 Pm Formal Meeting starts and ends by 8:30 Pm

 

As we move away from our SIP Shelter in Place policies and attempt to return to some sense of a "New Normal" regardless of whether you are a seasoned Pro or just getting started you'll enjoy this discussion.

Michael Morrongiello, Program Director for BAWB - the Bay Area Wealth Builders Association one of the SF Bay Areas longest running REIA- Real Estate Investor Associations will be your Host and Instructor

We Will Cover:
* What is happening with our Real Estate Markets RIGHT NOW?
* What about in the near Future?
* The Difference between Active Vs Passive with your investments
* Genius Vs Luck...
* The LASER approach to investing
* What is the correct order of business that you MUST have straight
* A Skill Set that pays Tremendous Dividends you must learn
* A Few Case Studies
and So Much More....

THIS WILL BE AN ONLINE VIRTUAL WEBINAR EVENT
Show up early and be sure to obtain your ticket thru Event Brite

You can Pre-Register by clicking the below URL Link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/getting-started-in-real-estate-investing-pre-or-post-covid-tickets-109515327292

                                           


 

 

BAWB Regular Monthly Meeting -Thursday May 21st,2020

TIMES:
6:30 Pm Networking Begins- Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm Formal Meeting starts and ends by 9:30 Pm

 

THIS WILL BE A VIRTUAL ZOOM MEETING!
To Register Go to  https://datadrivenrealestateinvesting.eventbrite.com
OR Click Here


The Next REGULAR
BAWB Monthly Meeting
is Thurs. May 21st, 2020

The World’s Most Valuable Resource
is No Longer Oil, but Data!

 

 

Data-driven Real Estate Investing in 2020


From Apple to Zillow, today, every market performance leader is a data-driven organization.
Real estate investing is no exception.
So what does the data-driven real estate investor look like in 2020...and beyond?

 

 




Join Sean O'Toole, CEO and Founder of PropertyRadar for his insights on the strategies to consider, and mistakes to avoid, to become a data-driven real estate professional.


Pandemic real estate disruption. How can you apply frameworks to organize data-driven strategies, reduce anxieties, and get back to business as unusual?

*Big data vs small data. Math and machines. What are the data driven trends you should be aware of, and more importantly, most wary of?

Don't get lost in the data. How do insights derived from hyperlocal market analysis uncover opportunities most frequently missed?

• Timing is Everything Now.Not too soon, and never too late. How can you leverage event-based data that uncover and drive opportunities at the right time?

Chocolate and peanut butter. How do smart, data-driven real estate professionals combine unconventional sources of data with public records to uncover the best opportunities?

• The ongoing war for data supremacy. What are the existential threats to the data-driven strategies that real estate professionals and small investors depend on - and what you can and should do about it?

About Sean O'Toole

Sean O’Toole is CEO & Founder of PropertyRadar, the property data and owner information platform real estate pros have trusted since 2007 to do billions of dollars in deals. Sean got his start with data in Silicon Valley during the dot-com boom. After the dot-com bubble, Sean flipped properties for five years, and with data-informed insights, got out right before the housing bubble burst.

Sean launched ForeclosureRadar in early 2007 before anyone had heard of the foreclosure crisis, and relaunched ForeclosureRadar as PropertyRadar in 2013.


Today, PropertyRadar remains the go-to platform for data-driven real professionals and investors intent on leveraging comprehensive property data and owner information to grow their business directly. Try it for free at PropertyRadar.com.

 

THIS WILL BE A VIRTUAL ZOOM MEETING!
To Register Go to  https://datadrivenrealestateinvesting.eventbrite.com
OR Click Here

MEETING COST: $20.00* for Non BAWB Members
                 *plus a small event brite registration fee

AND FREE to BAWB Members

DO NOT MISS THIS VERY POWERFUL DISCUSSION
AND INFORMATIVE MEETING!

**************
NEW DATE FOR UPCOMING WORKSHOP
(We have Reschedule the workshop for this date)

DON'T WAIT - PRE-REGISTER TODAY
FOR CRUSH IT! - With Real Estate 2020

Live All Day Sat. 7-18-2020
Corte Madera, CA

Michael Morrongiello's All Day Workshop
Taught only once a year!



Making a Million Dollars in Real Estate is No Longer an Option...instead its a necessity for surviving and thriving during these crazy economic times!

The Good News; with dedication and forethought, this current market is the
perfect market to achieve such a goal.


This fantastic educational event will focus on Finding Deals, Raising Money, Making Offers, Buying Right, Selling Quickly, and...How to Overcome the most common fears or misconceptions that can hold you back from making more money right now. Its for any beginning or seasoned active Real Estate entrepreneurs. There literally is something for everyone!

At This Workshop we will discuss in detail, and give examples of many of the following
Important Skill Sets you should be comfortable with:

Marketing – Online & Offline
Financing – including Traditional, Creative & Alternatives
Raising Private Money
Negotiations with Sellers & Buyers
Understanding Documentation & Paperwork
Deal Structuring
Tax Free Investing
Constructing “Profit Guaranteed” offers
And so Much More...

Including a SPECIAL DATA MINING
Presentation & Discussion

From a User Friendly Data Provider
(now you get easily obtain Phone #'s and Email Addresses for your
Targeted Prospects and more importantly Learn how to use them!)

PRE-REGISTER EARLY for DISCOUNTED TUITION

For More Workshop Details, Registration
and Lodging Information
CLICK HERE


BAWB Regular Monthly Meeting -Thursday March 19th,2020

TIMES:
6:30 Pm Networking Begins- Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm Formal Meeting starts and ends by 9:30 Pm

MEETING CANCELLED and CRUSH IT with Real Estate 2020 Workshop RESCHEDULED

With the unprecedented events unfolding around us surrounding the Covid19- Corona Virus we have made the decision to CANCEL this months Thurs. 3-19-2020 BAWB meeting and Full Day Sat. 3-21-2020 CRUSH IT with Real Estate 2020 Workshop event and adhere to calls from the health experts for social separation in an effort to slow down, hinder,and thwart possible transmission in larger public gatherings.

We have scheduled an alternative date of Sat. 7-18-2020 for the
Full Day CRUSH IT with Real Estate 2020 Workshop event(More Details -See Below).

At some point this health crisis will eventually pass and a sense of normalcy will return.
The BAWB - Bay Area Wealth Builders Association extends sincere well wishes
to you,your loved ones,your families and encourages you to be
safe and vigilant during these uncertain times. 



BAWB Monthly Meeting
is Thurs. 3-19-2020


THIS MONTH's MEETING CANCELLED!

 

Don't Miss this VERY Informative Meeting!

 

Joint Ventures: The Cheapest, Easiest, Fastest and Safest Alternative to Syndication


Most investors need other people’s money (OPM) to achieve their real estate goals.
The problem is that most investors incorrectly believe that
syndication is the only way to do deal with OPM.

Attorney Jeff Lerman



Join us as “The Real Estate Investor’s LawyerTM, Jeff Lerman, explains in plain English
why, even though he helps investors with syndication, he believes joint ventures are the cheapest, easiest, fastest, and safest alternative to syndication.


By the end of his presentation, you will have learned:

  • Why it’s important for investors to understand what is really meant by a joint venture.
  • Why a joint venture is the cheapest, easiest, fastest, and safest option for investors.
  • The downsides of syndication and how a joint venture avoids those problems.
  • The key differences between a syndication and a joint venture.
  • How a joint venture, done right, means you won’t have to worry about securities laws.
  • How to find JV partners
  • Crucial terms every JV must have in order to set up your JV for success and minimize disputes.

    About Attorney Jeff Lerman
    Jeff Lerman has established a nationwide reputation as “The Real Estate Investor’s Lawyer”.  He has been featured on TV, radio, in publications and in front of numerous real estate investment clubs to speak on various real estate topics. 

    His credentials include:

    • President of the Marin County Bar Association
    • Chair of the State Bar Real Estate Litigation Section
    • Chair of the Marin County Bar Association Real Property Section
    • Selected for inclusion in Northern California Super Lawyers®
    • Received the highest rating possible for professional excellence and ethics by Martindale-Hubbell, as rated by his fellow lawyers
    • Received the highest rating possible by Avvo.com, as rated by his peers and clients
    • Recognized as a “Leading Real Estate Attorney” by National Real Estate Investor” magazine
    • Recognized as one of the “Top Attorneys in Northern California” by San Francisco magazine

    He has lectured at UC Berkeley Fisher Center for Real Estate & Urban Economics and the USC Law Center.  He is Managing Partner of Lerman Law Partners.  Jeff has been practicing law for 40 years and is the former general counsel for two national real estate syndication companies.  He has published articles nationwide and is a highly sought-after speaker.  He’s also a real estate investor and a real estate broker.  You can visit his website at www.realestateinvestorlaw.com.


BAWB Regular Monthly Meeting -Thursday Feb. 20th, 2020

TIMES:
6:30 Pm Networking Begins- Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm Formal Meeting starts and ends by 9:30 Pm



The Next REGULAR
BAWB Monthly Meeting
is Thurs. 2-20-2020
(and will be a 2 Part Program)

IMPORTANT NOTE:
This Evenings Meeting will be held in the upstairs TERRACE room within the Hotel

  Part 1  
       
 

 Ways to Tell If a Home
Has Good Bones

                                            

A home with “good bones” is considered to be a good home with the potential to be a great home. It typically describes a neglected home or  fixer-upper or some sort of deferred upkeep  house (think: diamond in the rough) that features quality, well-made construction – hence the good bones meaning.

We often see potential home owners and investor entering the rehab arena take on projects that can prove time consuming and very costly. It can be hard to know whether a property is a potential “money pit” or a true diamond in the rough. This month we will cover some of the go too features to look for when scouting out properties.

**************************************

Part 2   
     
  There is Little Cash Flow with Rentals in CA ...
 
 

Have you heard that Statement before?

While it has become more and more apparent that its difficult to pick up SF Bay area or CA investment properties that will readily cash flow we will share several techniques
that can be utilized to create cash flow in virtually any market.

This will include Analysis of a deal structured specifically so that it will cash flow
YES even here in the SF Bay Area. 

Don't Miss this VERY Informative TWO Part Meeting

UPCOMING WORKSHOP

DON'T WAIT - PRE-REGISTER TODAY
FOR CRUSH IT! - With Real Estate 2020

All Day Sat. 3-21-2020
Corte Madera, CA

Michael Morrongiello's All Day Workshop
Taught only once a year!

Making a Million Dollars in Real Estate is No Longer an Option...instead its a necessity for surviving and thriving during these crazy economic times!

The Good News; with dedication and forethought, this current market is the
perfect market to achieve such a goal.


This fantastic educational event will focus on Finding Deals, Raising Money, Making Offers, Buying Right, Selling Quickly, and...How to Overcome the most common fears or misconceptions that can hold you back from making more money right now. Its for any beginning or seasoned active Real Estate entrepreneurs. There literally is something for everyone!

At This Workshop we will discuss in detail, and give examples of many of the following
Important Skill Sets you should be comfortable with:

Marketing – Online & Offline
Financing – including Traditional, Creative & Alternatives
Raising Private Money
Negotiations with Sellers & Buyers
Understanding Documentation & Paperwork
Deal Structuring
Tax Free Investing
Constructing “Profit Guaranteed” offers
And so Much More...

 

Including a SPECIAL DATA MINING
Presentation & Discussion

From a User Friendly Data Provider
(now you get easily obtain Phone #'s and Email Addresses for your
Targeted Prospects and more importantly Learn how to use them!)

PRE-REGISTER EARLY for DISCOUNTED TUITION

For More Workshop Details, Registration
and Lodging Information
CLICK HERE

 

 


Jan. 2020

BAWB Regular Monthly Meeting - Thursday January 16th 2020

TIMES:
6:30 Pm Networking Begins- Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm Formal Meeting starts and ends 9:30 Pm

A Powerful program you do not want to miss!

Is this still a GOOD Time or the Right Time to Buy? 

Is this still a GOOD Time or the the Right Time to Buy?

Have we reached the TOP in Price Growth of this CRAZY frenzied Marketplace as many experts are starting to say?

OR

Is the CA and SF Bay Area Real Estate Marketplaces and Prices poised to continue to climb further (albeit more slowly) ? 

Can this stabilization of the Real Estate Marketplace achieved continue on for the LONG TERM as some industry experts / Realtors are advocating?

How will the FED's current policy towards Interest rates affect us?

What about the new Statewide Rent Control law and other restrictive State Legislation?

Will OUTBOUND population migration continue? 

What is looming over the Horizon?

DO NOT MISS THIS MONTHS Thurs. 1-16-2020 MEETING!

Start off the New Year Informed "listen and learn"
from our own industry expert"

Speaker:
Author of Timing the Real Estate Market,
Statistician, & Investor;

Robert Campbell

Topic:
2020 Housing Forecast
:
What Will Happen & Why

Program Director's Note:
"Robert has spoken at our

Meetings in the past and has been incredibly prescient in accurately predicting California Real Estate Market trends.Don't miss his insights at this months meeting…”

graphThe Campbell Method: A Proven Timing System that Tells You EXACTLY When to Buy and Sell Real Estate to Make Maximum Profits! 

 

Dear Real Estate Investor: 

Imagine for a moment how you would feel if you could predict major turning points in the real estate market.

Suppose somebody handed you a 29-year time-tested system that would tell you ahead of time when property values were going to hit a peak … and then when prices were going to hit bottom years later.

If you could anticipate these kinds of critical real estate events in advance … then not only could you make spectacular profits, but you could protect your money as well. 

Sounds pretty amazing, doesn't it?

Actually, it's not. The real estate market does signal its future intentions if you know where to look. 

janHello. My name is Robert Campbell and I wrote Timing the Real Estate Market to help both professionals and ordinary people make the most money in real estate with the least amount of risk. 

I also have my web Site; www.realestatetiming.com Based on a major breakthrough in tracking and predicting real estate trends, my book reveals the real estate timing technique that I call The Campbell Method .

As far as I know, The Campbell Method is the only proven method in the world that shows how to accurately anticipate upcoming changes in your local real estate market.

What this means is that when you read Timing the Real Estate Market , you are going to learn how to make and protect your fortune in real estate in the same way that J. Paul Getty, the Rockefeller's, Warren Buffett, and other super-rich investors made their fortunes: by focusing on WHEN to buy and sell.

It's true. When it comes to making money
in real estate, 
nothing beats good timing.

The reason that The Campbell Method is going to change the way you think about how to buy and sell real estate is that I share my truly remarkable discovery of five key real estate indicators. I call them Vital Signs, and they're able to predict the peaks and valleys of real estate cycles with an almost uncanny accuracy. As leading indicators to what's looming on the horizon for real estate prices, these Vital Sign indicators act like windows into the future, giving you advance notice of approaching trend changes from three to six months before they become obvious to the general public.

Author's Note: Timing the Real Estate Market is used at the University of San Diego by Professor Elaine Worzala. The class: Real Estate Investment. "The logic behind these Vital Sign indicators is air-tight," says Professor Worzala. "I'm very impressed, and my students love your book."

Copies of Timing the Real Estate Market Book will be available for purchase and autograph by Robert Campbell at the meeting.

 

 


BAWB Monthly Meeting - Thursday December 19th 2019

TIMES:
6:30 Pm Networking Begins- Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm Formal Meeting starts and ends 9:30 Pm

A Powerful program you do not want to miss!

 

IMPORTANT NOTE:

There will NO Regular Monthly BAWB Meeting in December 2019 as the date falls too
close to the Christmas Holiday. 

BAWB- The Bay Area Wealth Builders Association wishes you and your family a Wonderful Holiday Season!

*************
COMING Thurs. 1-16-2020

It's true. When it comes to making money 
in real estate, 
nothing beats good timing.

Is this still a GOOD Time or the Right Time to Buy? 

Is this still a GOOD Time or the the Right Time to Buy?

Have we reached the TOP in Price Growth of this CRAZY frenzied Marketplace as many experts are starting to say?

OR

Is the CA and SF Bay Area Real Estate Marketplaces and Prices poised to continue to climb further (albeit more slowly) ? 

Can this stabilization of the Real Estate Marketplace achieved continue on for the LONG TERM as some industry experts / Realtors are advocating?

How will the FED's current policy towards Interest rates affect us?

What about the new Statewide Rent Control law and other restrictive State Legislation?

Will OUTBOUND population migration continue? 

What is looming over the Horizon?


 

BAWB Monthly Meeting - Thursday November 21st 2019

TIMES:
6:30 Pm Networking Begins- Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm Formal Meeting starts and ends 9:30 Pm

A Powerful (2) Two Part program you do not want to miss


 

 PART 1

Back to the Future!

Know your Rights as a Secured / Unsecured Creditor when the
Impending Recession happens.

 

Speaker:
Attorney Spencer Scheer ESQ
 The Scheer Law Group, LLP

www.scheerlawgroup.com

A Few Questions;

  Q-Have you ever loaned or are thinking of loaning someone money?

Q-Have you ever invested in Notes or other Receivables?(or thinking)

Q-Do you have any long term leases with Tenants?

Q-I have someone who owes me but isn't paying- what can I do?

If any of the above apply;
you MUST not miss this meeting


What You Will Learn:

  • Continued Economic Boom or Pending Recession?
  • Significant Recent Legislation that will Impact Creditors in CA
  • Is your Loan a Business Purpose or Consumer Loan? You Better Know the Difference!
  • How Bankruptcy can Impacts your rights as a Creditor with Default Remedies
  • Recent Foreclosure Case Developments- How does it affect secured and unsecured creditors
    And So Much More...

    About Spencer Scheer:

Mr. Scheer is a principal of SLG. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts (B.A., cum laude, 1980), and earned his Juris Doctor Degree from Empire College of Law (1983). After clerking for Alan Jaroslovsky ( Bankruptcy Judge, N Dist of CA), Mr. Scheer worked as Bankruptcy Administrator and In-House counsel for World Savings and Loan Association, a Fortune 500 Company. Mr. Scheer then went on to work for the AV rated Firm of Polk, Scheer & Prober from 1984-2002, becoming a shareholder and Managing Principal in 1993.

Mr. Scheer has received an AV (highest rating) from Martindale-Hubbell and received a designation as a Northern California “Super Lawyer” by the Thomson Reuters group. He is an effective and successful litigator and has handled over 200 jury and non-jury trials in State and Federal courts, focusing on creditor and real estate litigation matters. Mr. Scheer has a reputation as an attorney who provides superior client service and who gets things done. Mr. Scheer has a diverse legal background that allows him to represent and advise SLG lender, mortgage broker, business and investor clients on a wide variety of legal matters, including: consumer and commercial creditor bankruptcy litigation, real estate litigation, note and trust deed review and litigation, including lender foreclosure defense claims, TILA rescission claims, commercial and consumer lease review, general contract review and litigation, landlord tenant litigation, title insurance litigation, real estate transaction and lender and broker liability matters.

In 2005, Mr. Scheer spearheaded the cooperative efforts of a regional bank, title companies and TIC counsel, resulting in the release of the first known institutional retail Tenant in Common loan program in the State of California

 

PART 2

Understanding California’s New
Statewide Rent and Eviction Control Law

If you are a Landlord in the "Golden State" you've no doubt heard that how you deal with your tenants and rentals has come under attack. Last year, California voters decisively rejected a statewide ballot initiative that would have expanded rent control statewide, however with AB 1482 Sacramento has gone against the will of the people and feels it knows best. California now joins Oregon as the only places that CAP Rent increases Statewide. This Law takes effect Jan. 1st, 2020 and you need to be aware of its implications.

This Discussion will cover:

  • Who is covered by the new law?

  • What are the limits on rent increases under the new law?

  • What are the just causes for eviction under the new law?

  • What are some of the Best practices for landlords

  • Is the New Law Retroactive? (Yes you will be surprised)

About Our Speaker:
Steve Edrington, President of Edrington and Associates, specializes in expert witness testimony for wrongful eviction, warranty of habitability, standard of care, and damages. In addition, he consults on code enforcement, illegal units, notices of violation, condo conversions, and accessory dwelling units. He has over 25 years of experience as a landlord, property manager, real estate broker, and developer, and formerly served as a lobbyist and Executive Director for the Rental Housing Association of Northern Alameda County (RHANAC), now EBRHA.

 


 BAWB Monthly Meeting - Thursday October 17th 2019

TIMES:
6:30 Pm Networking Begins- Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm Formal Meeting starts and ends 9:30 Pm

A Powerful (2) TWO PART program you do not want to miss

PART 1

If you are BUYING or SELLING Real Estate using the CAR- Calif. Association of Realtors RPA residential purchase agreement and disclosure forms you NEED to be at this months Meeting!

UNDERSTANDING THE NEW CAR Real Estate Purchase Agreement
Contract and Disclosure FORMS &
THEIR IMPACT ON YOU
PLUS
The 2019 Top
Ten Million Dollar Lawsuits


Cari Lynn Pace will be our featured speaker at this months meeting October 17th. Cari is a Marin County real estate broker and Standard of Care litigation advisor for Bay Area attorneys. She’s authored three real estate books, and has promised to autograph copies of “Don’t Shoot Me…I’m Just the Real Estate Agent!” for those who wish to purchase a copy.

Cari also owns Professional Publishing LLC and www.ProPubForms.com, offering real estate transaction and leasing forms for consumers.

We’ve asked Cari to give us a rundown of C.A.R.’s 16 updated forms and 3 NEW Disclosure forms.  If you are you using an older version and do not understand the changes It could cost you dearly !!!


Following this overview, Cari will present the dubious discussion on the Top 2019 winners of “Ten Million Dollar Lawsuits”. Hear how real estate agents and sellers screwed up and lost big time. You won’t want to be one of Cari’s future headliners!

Don’t miss this lively legal update and discussion about ALL of the changes involved.

PART 2

 

10 Ways to Find Off Market Properties
 and Under Valued Deals

Consistently generate leads and deals to find and buy from
the off market real estate world, no matter how much competition you have or what the market is doing.

* Who Really Determines Value?

* What is a True Off Market Property?

* What to say or do with such a seller?

* What are some of the tools you need to be familiar with?

* Enlisting Allies to help you on your journey

   and so Much More

 

 

 

 


BAWB Monthly Meeting - Thursday September 19th 2019

TIMES:
6:30 Pm Networking Begins- Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm Formal Meeting starts and ends 9:30 Pm

A Powerful program you do not want to miss


Looking to get started?

Need to Sharpen your rough edges?
Want to grow your business?

Don't Miss this months BAWB regular monthly meeting event when Don Costa with Strategic REI, Inc. visits with us.  Learn from a Pro

Don's operation works like a well oiled machine, consistently bringing in seller leads, converting those leads, processing them timely, closing on them, streamlining and overseeing the Renovation processes, and then disposing of them thru Closed sales.  
It then rinses and repeats his systematized processes, month in, month out. His office has mailed well over 1,000,000 Million pieces of direct mail last year.

You MUST attend this event as you will learn a "thang" or two from his depth of knowledge and experience.

Don't miss this opportunity to truly Learn from a Pro

TOPIC:

Automating & Systematizing
your Real Estate Business
to Consistently bring in Deals

At this Meeting you will Learn:

* Learn WHY You cannot organize Chaos

* Why consistent Deal Flow is vitally important

* What is your WHY (and Mission Statement)

* Various Marketing Channels / Campaigns
   (what's effective and how to track)

* Direct Mail Tips, Tricks, and Traps

* Who should be on your Team and doing What
   (Whether you are Starting out vs Scaling)

* How to Formulate processes that are Simple to Follow

* Who to Hire, How to Hire talent to How to Build you team

* Streamlining the Rehab Estimation, Seller Property offers
   and Construction procedures



About Don Costa:
Being in business for myself is in my blood. Real estate helps me fill that need.
I am a husband and father of 3. I enjoy spending time with my family, growing my business and helping others get their start.

Don's business buys and sells over 200+ deals per year. YES that is TWO HUNDRED deals per year and they do it right here in the Golden State from the Fresno, CA area.

 


 BAWB Monthly Meeting - Thursday October 17th 2019

TIMES:
6:30 Pm Networking Begins- Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm Formal Meeting starts and ends 9:30 Pm

A Powerful program you do not want to miss

If you are BUYING or SELLING Real Estate using the CAR- Calif. Association
of Realtors RPA residential purchase agreement and disclosure forms
you NEED to be at this months Meeting!


UNDERSTANDING THE NEW CAR FORMS & THEIR IMPACT ON YOU
and The 2019 Top Ten Million Dollar Lawsuits


Cari Lynn Pace will be our featured speaker at this months meeting October 17th. Cari is a Marin County real estate broker and Standard of Care litigation advisor
for Bay Area attorneys. She’s authored three real estate books, and has promised to autograph copies of “Don’t Shoot Me…I’m Just the Real Estate Agent!”
for those who wish to purchase a copy.


Cari also owns Professional Publishing LLC and www.ProPubForms.com, offering real estate transaction and leasing forms for consumers.

We’ve asked Cari to give us a rundown of C.A.R.’s 16 updated forms and 3 NEW Disclosure forms.  If you are you using an older version and do not understand the changes It could cost you dearly !!!


Following this overview, Cari will present the dubious discussion on the Top 2019 winners of “Ten Million Dollar Lawsuits”. Hear how real estate agents and sellers screwed up and lost big time. You won’t want to be one of Cari’s future headliners!

Don’t miss this lively legal update and discussion about ALL of the changes involved.




BAWB Monthly Meeting - Thursday August 15th 2019

TIMES:
6:30 Pm Networking Begins- Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm Formal Meeting starts and ends 9:30 Pm

A Powerful program you do not want to miss

 

 

Affordable & Flexible Housing
You SHOULD Consider

At the start of 2017, a few California State laws went into effect; SB 229 and AB 494 that forced cities to relax their regulations on basement suites, garage apartments, and backyard cottages—known collectively as accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Just two years later, building permits for ADUs statewide have surged.

Don't Miss Tonight's Meeting where you
will Learn All About ADU's!


An accessory dwelling unit, usually just called an ADU, is a secondary housing unit on a single-family residential lot. Hence the term “accessory dwelling unit”

At this meeting you will learn about:

Granny Units or Flats, Backyard Cottages, Upper or Lower level Conversions, Bump outs, Garage Conversion ADU's, Detached New Construction ADU's, etc.

1) What Affect does and ADU have on Property Value Increases?
2) Affordable Vs Housing Issues
3) What are the Cost Vs DIY- Doing it Yourself?
4) Should you Green Build?- the benefits, energy savings
5) What is the Permit Process and OTHER issues
6) Plans, Designs, Materials, AND Features to consider

ADU Design Build who specialize in these types of ADU units will share their
experiences, tricks, and tips in this arena.


DON'T MISS THIS VERY INFORMATIVE MEETING!




 

BAWB Monthly Meeting - Thursday June 20th 2019

TIMES:
6:30 Pm Networking Begins- Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm Formal Meeting starts and ends 9:30 Pm

A Powerful program you do not want to miss

Join us this Evening to Meet the Author as well as to Listen and Learn from this "Old Timer"

Fixer Jay DeCima


One of the more important Skill Sets you must have on your path to Wealthbuilding Is the ability to manage tenants or manage
the manager who is managing your tenants.

Jay will discuss LANDLORDING and
his New Self Help Book;

Managing Tenants & Toilets

 

Learn About JAY’S MAGIC HERBS & SPICES

Jay will cover Building Real Estate Wealth...
Starting from Scratch

 

 

  • THE MENTAL DEVELOPMENT
  • KNOW THE LAW
  • SEVICE & REPAIRS
  • OBEY HABITABILITY LAWS
  • SCREEN YOUR TENANTS
  • DEVELOP GREAT PAPERWORK
  • GET THE MONEY
  • GYPSY TENANTS KEEP CASH FLOWING
  • FAIRNESS ALWAYS
  • LANDLORDING IS A BUSINESS
  • THE BIG PICTURE

 

ABOUT FIXER JAY

 Jay P. DeCima, “Fixer Jay”, is a seasoned investor/landlord and national best-selling real estate author.  Over the past 30 years, Jay’s poplar books and Investor Training Seminars (both live and digital), have helped thousands of small-time investors create second incomes and launch full-time investment careers.

Jay’s unique investment strategies are ideally suited for small-time, “Mom & Pop” investors who, most often, have very little money to start with!  By developing their personal skills and learning the right kind of income-producing properties to acquire, Jay’s students are soon competing with their wealthier competition!

Jay’s has sold over 260,000 of his best-selling self-help books.  His latest (2019), MANAGING TENANTS & TOILETS is sure to be another “big hit”.  In Chapter 10 of the book, Managing Tenants with Memos, you will learn a whole new way to manage your properties without stress and needless confrontation.

Today, Jay spends his time managing and overseeing his investment properties and teaching others who wish to learn more about building their personal real estate wealth!  Jay’s current hobbies are visiting Civil War battlefields, cruising on the high seas and writing more books about his lifelong passion, BUILDING REAL ESTATE WEALTH…STARTING FROM SCRATCH!

NOTE: Books will be Available for Purchase and Autographing at the Event




BAWB Monthly Meeting - Thursday May 16th 2019

TIMES:
6:30 Pm Networking Begins- Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm Formal Meeting starts and ends 9:30 Pm

A Powerful program you do not want to miss

If you have ever had money owed to you...

If you need to find a way to contact someone...

Are you trying to collect on a Judgment?

If you want to fish in a "fishing pond" where most other investors don't

You don't want to miss our special discussion this evening.

SKIP TRACE ESSENTIALS

Speaker: Michael Reid

This Month's Discussion will
bring real value to your Business.

This is not one of those "Sexy" Real Estate Topics but in reality it could be one of the more important meetings you should attend.

At this Meeting you will Learn:

*The hidden gems of the web and how it's
chalked full of leads that are sitting in plain sight

*Tools for automating your efforts and expanding
your reach with social media

*Skip Trace Essentials
 
*How to Acquire, Enforce & Collect on Judgments

About our Speaker:
Do you need to find someone?
Michael Reid specializes in Skip Tracing and IS known as the "The Process Server". He interacts regularly with elite members of the legal services community. From Process Servers and Private Investigators to Bounty Hunters he knows all about the the tips, tools and tactics that make them elite., and he specializes in what he does; FINDING people and information about them!

 

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Do Not Wait- PRE-Register Today for
Discounted Tuition and to Assure yourself a Seat

This Dynamic Workshop is already well over
Half Full with Those PRE-REGISTERED and will SELL OUT!

 

ATTEND THIS FULL DAY INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

     Don't Miss This!

How To Quickly Start Using LinkedIn 
To Generate Leads, Secure New Funding Sources And Access The Deals You're Looking For...Even If You're Technologically Challenged And Haven't
Logged Into LinkedIn In Years


TIME: Registration 8 Am 
 Workshop Starts 9:00 Am - Please be on Time
           Will go to approx. 4:30 Pm

WHEN: Friday 5-10-2019

WHERE: Marin Country Club
500 Country Club Dr., Novato, CA 94949

LUNCH WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED!

REQUIREDYou must bring your Laptop, iPad, Surface, etc. to the workshop as WiFi will be available in the meeting room and this is an interactive hands on workshop event


        Featuring Special Guest: 
Internationally Recognized LinkedIn Expert
And Author Yakov Smart 

Here is What You’ll Learn and also Implement during this hands on ALL Day Interactive Workshop 

●    Hidden Keys For Capitalizing On LinkedIn's Most Recent Changes And Gaining Massive Visibility In Your Desired Real Estate Market...All Without Paying For Additional Advertising Or Search Engine Optimization 
 
●    How To Build Highly Targeted Lists Of Potential Funding And Deal Sources
On LinkedIn Within Minutes  
 
●    The #1 Question Every Investor Should Be Asking Themselves When It Comes To Their LinkedIn Profile... HINT: It's Probably NOT What You Think
 
●    A Revolutionary Marketing System Any Investor Can Start Using On LinkedIn Immediately For Generating Leads, Securing Funding Sources, And Accessing The Deals They're Looking For 

DO NOT MISS THIS VERY 
INFORMATIVE & INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

We have VERY limited seating at this Event Venue

DO NOT WAIT - PRE- REGISTER TODAY

You can CLICK HERE to reserve your spot now.

 

 

 


 

BAWB Monthly Meeting - Thursday April 18th 2019

TIMES:
6:30 Pm Networking Begins- Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm Formal Meeting starts and ends 9:30 Pm

A Powerful program you do not want to miss!

 

How would you like to have
More Off Market Deals?

Do you Want Potential Profitable
Opportunities Referred to you?

 

 

Do Not Miss our Dynamic Speaker Tonight who's
figured out the Secret Sauce and a way
to "break the code" with using Linkedin

BAWB Presents;

Meet the Author!

An Evening with Internationally Recognized
Linkedin Expert and Author Yakov Smart

Learn Hidden Strategies for Generating Leads,
Securing Funding Sources and Dominating
Your Real Estate Market using Linkedin.

What You’ll Discover During This Action-Packed Presentation:

● The Three Biggest Mistakes 90% Of Real Estate Investors Are Making On Their LinkedIn Profiles And Costing Them Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars In Potential Deals

● Little-Known Yet Dangerously Effective Strategies Any Investor Can Start Implementing Immediately For Putting Your Networking On Steroids And Meeting More Of The RIGHT People Faster On LinkedIn

● Four Key Pillars Every Investor Needs But Most Don’t Have For Generating Leads, Securing Funding Sources, And Accessing The Deals They're Looking For Using LinkedIn… HINT: Most Investors In Your Area Are Still Completely Clueless About All Of These

 

                                                             Yakov Smart

 About Yakov

Yakov Smart is an Internationally Recognized LinkedIn Expert And Author. Sought after by Top CEOs, Best-Selling Authors and Leaders Of Seven-Nine Figure Sales Organizations worldwide, Yakov is widely regarded as one of the leading authorities when it comes to all things LinkedIn. He’s shared the stage with Samantha DeBianchi of Bravo’s Hit TV Show, Million Dollar Listing and been a guest on numerous radio programs.

Yakov’s first book, Disrupting LinkedIn: The Definitive Guide To Generating Leads, Receiving Referrals and Attracting High-End Clients through marketing on LinkedIn debuted in August of 2017. Almost immediately after, business owners everywhere started embracing his innovative, new strategies and opening their eyes to a whole new way of using LinkedIn. Today Yakov is the proud leader of Linked Lead Enterprises, the World’s Leading B2Me Training Organization, where his live events, on-demand training programs and strategic consulting accelerators give people proven tools and techniques for transforming their LinkedIn Profiles into priceless, Relationship Building Assets. A resident of Scottsdale, Arizona, you can often find Yakov dining at his favorite restaurants or out and about taking in the scenic mountain views.


 

BAWB Monthly Meeting - Thursday March, 21st 2019

TIMES:
6:30 Pm Networking Begins- Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm Formal Meeting starts and ends 9:30 Pm

A Powerful program you do not want to miss!

 

 

In Real Estate we often here the term Motivated Seller…

What is a Motivated Seller?

Defined;

A person or group of persons who have higher than usual motivation to sell a property due to extraneous circumstances.


If we drill down beneath the surface there are many distinct and different types of Motivated Sellers.

This month we will touch base on WHERE to Find them and WHAT TO DO when and where an opportunity presents itself to you.


We will Cover & Discuss:

Who is REALLY Motivated?

Why is the Seller Motivated to Sell?

What Options Do Motivated Sellers Have?

What are often the (3) Three Types of Motivated Sellers you Should be Regularly Targeting

Join us!

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This Class is Filling!

DON'T WAIT-PRE-REGISTER TODAY
FOR CRUSH IT! -2019

Sat. 3-23-2019 - Corte Madera, CA

Michael Morrongiello's All Day Workshop
taught only once a year!


Making a Million Dollars in Real Estate is No Longer an Option...instead its a necessity for surviving and thriving during these crazy economic times!

The Good News; with dedication and forethought, this current market is the perfect market to achieve such a goal.

This fantastic educational event will focus on Finding Deals, Raising Money, Making Offers, Buying Right, Selling Quickly, and...How to Overcome the most common fears or misconceptions that can hold you back from making more money right now. Its for any beginning or seasoned active Real Estate entrepreneurs. There literally is something for everyone!

At This Workshop we will discuss in detail, and give examples of many of the following
Important Skill Sets you should be comfortable with:

Marketing – Online & Offline
Financing – including Creative & Alternatives
Raising Private Money
Negotiations with Sellers & Buyers
Understanding Documentation & Paperwork
Deal Structuring
Tax Free Investing
Constructing “Profit Guaranteed” offers
And so Much More...


Including a SPECIAL DATA MINING
Presentation Discussion
& User Friendly Data Provider
(now you get easily obtain Phone #'s
and Email Addresses for your Targeted Prospects!)


This Discussion & the Insights Alone are worth your Time to be Here!



PRE-REGISTER for DISCOUNTED TUITION

For More Workshop Details, Registration
and Lodging Information


Go to: https://secretsofrealestatesuccess-2019.eventbrite.com


 

 



BAWB Monthly Meeting - Thursday February 21st 2019

TIMES:
6:30 Pm Networking Begins- Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm Formal Meeting starts and ends 9:30 Pm

A Powerful program you do not want to miss!


 

While its certainly profitable to do one or more deals a month
throughout the year and earn a decent income.

Is it Possible to Make $500K in a Week
(yes that's $500,000)

Flipping One Deal?

Why Actually YES with the right marketing, property type, Seller and Buyer involved along with the correct mindset it can be done

Visit with us this evening and you will
hear insights on How To:


* Find Off Market AND Below Market Deals
* What to say to sellers
* Should you Wholesale, WholeTail, or Buy and Sell?
* Do Fewer but Bigger and more profitable Deals
* Continue to Learn, Implement, Grow, Improvise-our speaker
  will Share his Journey


About our Speaker:
Jason Buzi has been a full time real estate investor since 2005, in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has wholesaled, flipped and built hundreds of properties throughout the Bay Area. His niches have included luxury home construction, wholesaling, double closings, short sales, and rehabs.

He has also invested in a mobile home park and land properties.
Jason specializes exclusively in off market deals, and has put together systems to find and buy properties off market and below market.

Every year, Jason flips well over $20M worth of properties using a combination of wholesaling, double closing and rehabbing strategies.

Has has made $500K in a week, and $2 million on one house.
Jason gained worldwide publicity in 2014 as the philanthropist behind the worldwide scavenger hunt "Hidden Cash", which quickly gained hundreds of thousands of followers on social media.

He has been interviewed by CNN, Fox News, Fortune magazine, ABC News, the BBC, Russian TV, German TV, the Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times,the Washington Post and others. Jason enjoys speaking about real estate and has been a featured speaker at real estate clubs around the country. He is an active philanthropist, and sits on the board of the Tangible Hope Foundation. Jason is the author of the real estate book "Smash your Alarm Clock", which was an Amazon #1 bestseller in the real estate category.


 

 

BAWB Monthly Meeting - Thursday January 17th 2019

TIMES:
6:30 Pm Networking Begins- Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm Formal Meeting starts and ends 9:30 Pm

A Powerful program you do not want to miss!

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Is this still a GOOD Time or
the Right Time to Buy? 

Is this still a GOOD Time or the the Right Time to Buy?

Have we reached the TOP of this CRAZY frenzied Market as other so called experts are starting to say?

OR

Is the CA and SF Bay Area Real Estate Marketplaces and Prices poised to continue to climb further (albeit more slowly)?

Has the stabilization of the Real Estate Marketplace that has been achieved going to continue on for the LONG TERM as many industry experts /Realtors are preaching?

How will FED policy towards Interest rates affect us?

What is looming over the Horizon?

DO NOT MISS THIS MONTHS MEETING!

Start off the New Year Informed "listen and learn" from our own industry expert"

Speaker: Author of Timing the Real Estate Market, Statistician, & Investor;

Robert Campbell

Topic:
2019 Housing Forecast
: What Will Happen & Why

Program Director's Note:
"Robert has spoken at our

Meetings in the past and has been incredibly prescient in accurately predicting California Real Estate Market trends.Don't miss his insight at this months meeting…”

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graphThe Campbell Method: A Proven Timing System that Tells You EXACTLY When to Buy and Sell Real Estate to Make Maximum Profits! 

Dear Real Estate Investor: 
Imagine for a moment how you would feel if you could predict major turning points in the real estate market.

Suppose somebody handed you a 26-year time-tested system that would tell you ahead of time when property values were going to hit a peak … and then when prices were going to hit bottom years later.

If you could anticipate these kinds of critical real estate events in advance … then not only could you make spectacular profits, but you could protect your money as well. 

Sounds pretty amazing, doesn't it?

Actually, it's not. The real estate market does signal its future intentions if you know where to look. 

janHello. My name is Robert Campbell and I wrote Timing the Real Estate Market to help both professionals and ordinary people make the most money in real estate with the least amount of risk. 

I also have my web site; www.realestatetiming.com Based on a major breakthrough in tracking and predicting real estate trends, my book reveals the real estate timing technique that I call The Campbell Method .

As far as I know, The Campbell Method is the only proven method in the world that shows how to accurately anticipate upcoming changes in your local real estate market.

What this means is that when you read Timing the Real Estate Market , you are going to learn how to make and protect your fortune in real estate in the same way that J. Paul Getty, the Rockefeller's, Warren Buffett, and other super-rich investors made their fortunes: by focusing on WHEN to buy and sell.

It's true. When it comes to making money in real estate, 
nothing beats good timing.

The reason that The Campbell Method is going to change the way you think about how to buy and sell real estate is that I share my truly remarkable discovery of five key real estate indicators. I call them Vital Signs, and they're able to predict the peaks and valleys of real estate cycles with an almost uncanny accuracy. As leading indicators to what's looming on the horizon for real estate prices, these Vital Sign indicators act like windows into the future, giving you advance notice of approaching trend changes from three to six months before they become obvious to the general public.

Author's Note: Timing the Real Estate Market is used at the University of San Diego by Professor Elaine Worzala. The class: Real Estate Investment. "The logic behind these Vital Sign indicators is air-tight," says Professor Worzala. "I'm very impressed, and my students love your book."

Copies of Timing the Real Estate Market Book will be available for purchase and autograph by Robert Campbell at the meeting.

                       


 Thursday, December 20th 2018

BAWB Monthly Meeting - Thursday December 20th, 2018

TIMES:
6:30 Pm Networking Begins- Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm Formal Meeting starts and ends by 9:30 Pm
NO PITCH SESSION TONIGHT - HOWEVER LOTS OF HOLIDAY CHEER!

 
CANCELLED THIS YEAR
There will be NO December 2018 BAWB Regular Monthly Meeting


TOO CLOSE TO THE LONG HOLIDAY WEEKEND
(we will do this Type of Meeting Format in the New Year)

We Encourage you to PRE-Register for the FULL DAY
Weekend Workshop:

The COMING REAL ESTATE CRASH- How to Call the Next Housing Market Top with Robert Campbell on Sat. 1-19-2019

See INFO BELOW

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Tdhis is our final meeting of the year!

DON'T MISS OUR
"DOING DEALS HOLIDAY GATHERING
"

This is always judged by our attendees to be one of the BEST meetings we have all year.

WHO is doing Deals and WHAT Type of
Deals in our Marketplace? Join us to find out...

This months meeting is a great way to learn what others are doing, the genesis of their individual transactions, and more importantly where the profit centers are...you'll be amazed at how many different perspectives to doing a deal there are.

dThis also will be a great meeting to get to better know your fellow attendees.

Come join us for a Festive time of the year meeting
and Holiday Cheer in an Open Forum setting.

dYou are invited to bring your spouse or a loved one for a night out and to better see what our meetings are all about.

We have several BAWB members tell us their "deal stories" which promises to be                              VERY informative and fun.

 

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Don't Wait - PRE-REGISTER TODAY for Discounted Tuition
For this Powerful Upcoming All Day Workshop

 

Robert Campbell's - The COMING Real Estate Crash

 How to Call the Next Housing Market Top!

All Day Sat. 1-20-2019
Best Western Corte Madera Inn., Corte Madera, CA

Including Tips on How to Safely Do Business
in a Transitioning Marketplace

Robert Campbell & Michael Morrongiello
Teaching Together!

Interest Rates have Risen...

Sales are Cooling...

More Inventory has crept on to the Market giving Buyers more Choices

The Urgency to Buy has waned

Realtors are predicting a Flat 2019 Market- BUT should you believe them?

It’s almost impossible to get through the week without being exposed to at least some real estate news. Open the Newspaper and you’ll find an article on the housing market. Turn on the TV and you’ll be greeted with a news report about housing prices moving up, stalling or going down. A lot of these opinionated stories are written by beat writers who have very limited Real Estate or Real Estate Investment experience.

All this "noise" can also be very confusing, especially if you’ve been thinking about making a move or an investment - now or sometime in the future. If you are speculating or in the property BUY/SELL Business it becomes even more crucial to understand developing trends.

Would you like to know how to predict the peaks and valleys of the California real estate markets? Or how about knowing the best times to buy and sell real estate in 14 other major U.S. cities?

This is ONE Workshop you Should Attend!

For More Workshop Details, Registration and Lodging Information CLICK HERE 

 


 

 

BAWB Monthly Meeting - Thursday November 15th, 2018

TIMES:
6:30 Pm Networking Begins- Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm Formal Meeting starts and ends by 9:30 Pm

An Informative -Two Part Meeting you do not want to Miss!

Part 1

How to Safely Do Business in a
Transitioning Real Estate Marketplace


Up, Down, or Sideways- There are Opportunities to be found
in each of these Real Estate Market scenario's

• Where are we going with this Market?
• What are the TWO factors that often drive market cycles changes?
• Is Price Everything to a Seller?
• How Could /Should Lifestyle play a role in our investing goals…
• Tips & Traps for Safely doing Business in a Transitioning Marketplace

Your Speaker: Investor, Educator, Author;
Michael Morrongiello

 About the Speaker:

Michael Morrongiello is an active investor who specializes in Real Estate & Real Estate “Paper” investments. Widely known as having one of the most knowledgeable & creative minds in the paper business, Michael started creating paper as a result of his own Real Estate investment activities in the early 1980’s.  He is very active in the Buy/Sell renovation business of properties here in the SF Bay Area.

Michael is the author of; Paper into Cash – The Convertible Currency-the definitive home study course that assists you in structuring seller financed transactions while creating marketable Notes and The Unity of Real Estate and “paper” – a course book that outlines numerous real world in the marketplace transaction scenarios and solutions where Real Estate and financing techniques involving “paper” can be effectively used. Michael also teaches a constantly revised and updated “CRUSH IT” workshop each year where attendees can cut their learning curve, gain valuable insider tips to succeed with their Real Estate Investments and Learn the Secrets of Real Estate Success geared toward the markets we find ourselves in.

Part 2

Take Aways

Some of the BIG Take Away's from the recent phenomenal 2 Day Workshop with Peter Fortunato and John Schaub; Opportunities & Pitfalls in Today's Evolving Market


BAWB Monthly Meeting - Thursday October 18th, 2018

TIMES:
6:30 Pm Networking Begins- Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm Formal Meeting starts and ends 9:30 Pm

A Powerful program with TWO Real Estate LEGENDS you do not want to miss!

An Evolving Market and
How to Deal with Uncertainty

SPEAKERS: Two Legendary Master Dealmakers

Peter Fortunato and John Schaub


We may be nearing the top of a "Frothy" housing market cycle OR we may see several more years of growth. One thing is certain; these changes will create an abundance of Opportunities!

John Schaub and Peter Fortunato have survived eight Presidents, five recessions, and three major tax law changes as full time investors. They teach from (4) Four Decades “in the trenches” experience, and share both their successes and mistakes to help you prosper and avoid major setbacks.Their insights and wisdom is invaluable. They will discuss;

Strategies and Tactics whether you are just starting Out to SPENDING and INVESTING your hard earned $$ Dollars

This is ONE meeting you DO NOT WANT TO MISS!

Bring a friend, family member, loved one, partner or associate; They will be GLAD you did!

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ALSO DON'T WAIT - THIS CLASS IS FILLING UP
REGISTER TODAY FOR
THIS UPCOMING BLOCKBUSTER
REAL ESTATE EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP EVENT!

Sat. Oct. 20th and Sun. Oct. 21st, 2018

As Always PRE-REGISTER EARLY for Discounted Tuition

 


Opportunities & Pitfalls in Today's Evolving Market
South SF Conference Center
               Sat. Oct. 20th and Sun. Oct. 21st, 2018

We may be nearing the top of a "Frothy" housing market cycle OR we may see several more years of growth. One thing is certain; these changes will create an abundance of Opportunities! Join the many attendees who will be at this event from ALL over the Country, the Western States, and locally that follow Peter and John whenever they teach.

As we near the top, buying correctly, with the right structure, paperwork, and without liability for debt becomes more important.

Join Peter and John and learn their latest strategies for buying, financing, optioning, and managing property in an evolving market. You will receive a comprehensive class workbook with strategies and details of the transactions.

DON’T WAIT – for DISCOUNTED TUITION PRE-REGISTER TODAY!

For More Detailed information about the workshop, lodging,
or to Register 
CLICK HERE



  

BAWB Monthly Meeting - Thursday September 20th, 2018

TIMES:
6:30 Pm Networking Begins- Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm Formal Meeting starts and ends 9:30 Pm

A Powerful program you do not want to miss!

 

One Rental At a Time!

A 15 Year Journey to Financial Freedom via One Rental at a Time

Financial Freedom via Buy and Hold Real Estate is possible for anyone including
Full Time Employees with very demanding day jobs and life commitments outside of work.

Speaker: Michael Zuber

At the Meeting Michael will discuss and cover:

  • His Story about the Journey up the Mountain of Financial Independence
  • Understanding your Goals...
  • What did he invest in starting out the first couple of years of his journey
  • What makes the BEST rentals?
  • How did he source his deals
  • Putting together your team
  • What happened in 2008?
  • How did we deal with What happened during the Market crash...
  • What He is doing today...

Bring your questions as he is a local resource who invested the time and climbed the mountain we all target. Michael promises to answer every last question

Get a FREE COPY of his Book:
When you Attend this Evenings BAWB Meeting as an attendee you will receive a FREE copy of his new book apply titled "One Rental at a Time". You can also find him on his YouTube Channel (Again called One Rental at a Time) giving away sage advice.

About our Speaker:
Michael Zuber is a long term SF Bay Area Buy and Hold Investor who after 15 Years of Buying One Rental at a Time left his high paying Software Sales Management job and at the young age of 45 Retired. He was an active member in his local Real Estate REIA Group for 10+ years and now he wants to give back every chance he gets.


 

BAWB Monthly Meeting - Thursday August 16th, 2018

TIMES:
6:30 Pm Networking Begins- Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm Formal Meeting starts and ends 9:30 Pm

A Powerful (2) Two Part program you do not want to miss!

Part 1

You've Got Real Estate Related Questions We've Got Answers...


We have a LOT of talented folks who attend our meetings from all walks of life and backgrounds. We will open up the meeting tonight to QUESTIONS from the Audience on a wide variety of topics such as; Marketing, Negotiation, Deal Structuring, Financing, Buying Right, etc. and in an open forum do our best to provide some answers and solutions. This is a GREAT opportunity to get your nagging questions addressed.

Attendees LOVE this type of meeting because they may have a similar situation puzzling them or may be thinking of the exact same question's and topics being discussed.

We do not often have this type of
meeting Format so DON'T MISS IT !

  Part 2

Valuable Take Away's and Discussion from the recent "Paper" Essentials full day workshop taught by Master Dealmaker Peter Fortunato along with Michael Morrongiello. The workshop was CHOCK FULL of wonderful tips and tricks. Whether you were there in attendance or simply could not make it - it will be great dialogue about some of the highlights of the workshop.


 

BAWB Monthly Meeting - Thursday July 19th, 2018

TIMES:
6:30 p.m. Networking Begins – Come Early if you can.
7:00 p.m. Formal Meeting starts and ends 9:30 p.m.

Don't Miss this Month's Meeting when the "Master Dealmaker" himself visits us

Peter Fortunato

The famous German Philosopher said; "It is beyond a doubt that all our knowledge begins with experience" -Immanuel Kant

Peter has been buying, selling, optioning, financing, leasing, managing, and exchanging
Real Estate properties and Real Estate secured "Paper" for over 40+ years. His creative approach to deal structuring is phenomenal. He is ONE person you want to LISTEN and LEARN from!


 

BAWB Monthly Meeting - Thursday June 21st, 2018

TIMES:
6:30 p.m. Networking Begins – Come Early if you can.
7:00 p.m. Formal Meeting starts and ends 9:30 p.m.

Tax Attorney/Accountant/Real Estate Investor
John Hyre

Presents;

“How to Legally & Ethically
  Hammer the IRS”

John Hyre is a tax attorney, accountant and real estate investor with over 20 years of experience. He consults with real estate investors of all sizes, small business owners and self-directed IRA/401k owners nationwide. He also represents taxpayers in audits and in Tax Court nationwide. He frequently speaks nationally on the topic of taxation of self-directed IRA’s/401k’s, taxation of real estate & small businesses, and asset protection. Unlike most tax speakers, John is an entertaining but often “offensive” speaker – you were warned! He can be found at iralawyer.com and realestatetaxlaw.com.

John’s information-packed 90-minute presentation will include:

• What we see in audits – and why we win
• How to prepare for the audit and sleep well
• When the IRS Appeals Office is your friend, and when not to bother with them
• The number one reason investors lose audits and what to do about it
• What does it mean to be “aggressive” with taxes – and why it pays, by-the-numbers
• How to pay for K-12 + college education tax free
• Self-Directed IRA’s: The best tax break out there, bar none. Well, except for one, I’ll discuss it.
• How one investor retired with 50+ free & clear rentals in his Roth IRA generating $250k+ per year tax-free (this discussion will take some time, but is worth it)
• How to pay for medical tourism tax-free
• Choice of Which entity to use 101 (this discussion will also take a bit of time, but is well worth it), including:
o S-Corporations
o C-Corporations
o LLC’s
o Land Trusts

This is a very informative meeting you'll will want to bring your tax professional, business partner, associate, and loved one to!

John will also be conducting a FULL DAY workshop on Sat. 6-23-2018 at
the South SF Conference Center you do not want to miss! 

 

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 DON'T WAIT - REGISTER TODAY
FOR THESE (3) THREE UPCOMING
WORKSHOP EVENTS! 

PRE-REGISTER EARLY for Discounted Tuition and Free Bonuses!

Sat. 6-23-2018 - All Day Workshop

The Trump Tax Plan

A BOON for Astute Real Estate Investors
with Tax Attorney John Hyre

How it affects You, Your Business, Your Real Estate Investments
and How you can Profit!

PLUS
Basic Bookkeeping for REI- Real Estate Investors, Tax-Free Investing & Tax Planning Tips for REI

Don't Miss this Powerful Real Estate Educational Event!

Seven Hours, NO BS, Lots of Information
Lots of Q&A, Off The Clock- No Billable Hours!

Sat. 6-23-2018 - All Day Workshop

South San Francisco Conference Center


 

BAWB Monthly Meeting - Thursday May 17th, 2018

TIMES:
6:30 Pm Networking Begins- Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm Formal Meeting starts and ends 9:30 Pm

 

How to Make $500K in a Week
(yes that's $500,000)
Flipping One Deal!
500

  • Finding Off Market AND Below Market Deals
  • What to say to sellers
  • Should you Wholesale, WholeTail, Rehab, or Buy and Sell?
  • Enjoy what you do and DO what you Enjoy



About our Speaker:

jasonJason Buzi has been a full time real estate investor since 2005, in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has wholesaled, flipped and built hundreds of properties throughout the Bay Area. His niches have included luxury home construction, wholesaling, double closings, short sales, and rehabs. He has also invested in a mobile home park and land properties. Jason specializes exclusively in off market deals, and has put together systems to find and buy properties off market and below market.

Every year, Jason flips well over $20M worth of properties using a combination of wholesaling, double closing and rehabbing strategies. He has made $500K in a week, and $2 million on one house.

Jason gained worldwide publicity in 2014 as the philanthropist behind the worldwide scavenger hunt "Hidden Cash", which quickly gained hundreds of thousands of followers on social media. He has been interviewed by CNN, Fox News, Fortune magazine, ABC News, the BBC, Russian TV, German TV, the Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post and others. Jason enjoys speaking about real estate and has been a featured speaker at real estate clubs around the country.

He is an active philanthropist, and sits on the board of the Tangible Hope Foundation.
Jason is the author of the real estate book "Smash your Alarm Clock", which was an Amazon #1 bestseller in the real estate category. 


 

BAWB Monthly Meeting - Thursday April 19th, 2018

TIMES:
6:30 p.m. Networking Begins – Come Early if you can.
7:00 p.m. Formal Meeting starts and ends 9:30 p.m.

 

Can a Mobile Home Park
be a Wealth Building Vehicle?
You BETCHA it can!

picYou may have heard that MHPs throw off huge amounts of cash flow OR at least can throw off huge cash lump sums...

Join us this evening to find out the ins & outs of Mobile Home Park investing.

Learn how to generate huge monthly cash flow by investing in Mobile Home Parks
(Hear about my my 9 Year journey to Financial Freedom investing in mobile home parks)

Learn the ABC's of investing in Mobile Home parks and the TREMENDOUS
Monthly Cash Flow and Profits they can generate!

You will learn…

  • pic2Why Mobile Home Parks?
  • How to Look for Deals
  • How to Build Lasting Relationships that will Lead to DEALS
  • How to Value a Mobile Home Parks
  • Doing the deal: Sale Protocol, Deal Structure, Negotiation and Due Diligence
  • Financial Analysis and Projections. P & L & Financial Ratios - what they mean?
  • How to build a portfolio "part time" where it makes sense!
  • Bonus opportunities with owning MHP's such as - Water Rights Ownership and other highly lucrative avenues...
  • Create Multiple Income Streams, Mobile Home Notes, Storage, Non-Compliance, Transfer & Service "Fees"
  • How to Increase Property Value by Adding One Mobile Home to you Property
  • Management Challenges & Operational Systems you need to be aware of
  • Where are the Pitfalls and also the Hidden Opportunities


Speaker: Joe Lahore, Home Path Communities, Inc.

About our Speaker:

joeJoe began investing in 2002 and since then he has been involved in multiple transactions fixing, flipping single family and multi-unit deals implementing various acquisition strategies and management. During the "Great Recession" meltdown, he decided to stop flipping houses and to begin building monthly cash flow by owning and operating mobile home parks. Things were not easy at first, as his first mobile home park deal was a major REO “Turn Around” property, a 141 space park purchased at the end of 2008. After lots of lessons learned…including a potential property rezoning notice from the City was incredible, but he and his partner were able to navigate through turbulent waters safely to shore.

The second MH park community was a seller direct deal, acquired December of 2012 a “Turn Key” property that showed a profit immediately. After streamlining the operations the third MHP community came along, also a seller direct deal and promised a great upside potential.  It was acquired on August, 2015. The fourth deal was seller financed with strategic asset allocation tax strategies and currently runs at 94% occupied. This property is a bit of a “Hybrid” as it has 65 mobile homes, 38 RV Spaces, four single family houses, two duplexes and one commercial building.

Last November of 2017 the first three properties sold for a premium and Joe was able to Tax Deferred 1031 exchange into other MHP’s and apartment buildings FREE and CLEAR of any DEBT giving him a true sense of Financial Freedom and passive income.

Joe is the founder of The OC Investment Club - FIBI with almost 7000 members. He also loves to mountain bike and to play soccer as much as possible.


 
BAWB Monthly Meeting - Thursday March 15th, 2018

TIMES:
6:30 Pm Networking Begins- Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm Formal Meeting starts and ends 9:30 Pm

A Powerful (2) Two Part program you do not want to miss!

Part 1  

Anatomy of a Lease Option

Whether you are BUYING or SELLING; using a LEASE coupled with an OPTION  can be a wonderful tool that provides Benefits to both the Tenant Buyer and the Property Seller   
            
At This Meeting you will Learn:    

  • How to flip a house while doing little to no work
  • Pros & cons of selling a property to Tenant Buyers with a lease/option to buy
  • Why Tenant Buyers will pay a premium for a lease/option

Part 2

How to achieve “Permitting Nirvana.”

nirvanaBuilding departments throughout California are generally NOT getting easier to deal with these days. In fact if investors and contractors are not careful, not having a good permitting strategy will be painfully expensive in time and money.     
            
How to navigate the often difficult waters in dealing with the various City and County, Building and planning permitting departments:     
      

  •     SITE, SEPTIC, SEWER, and SETBACKS
  •     STRUCTURAL, SEISMIC & WIND
  •     ENERGY, VENTILATION and ENVIRONMENTAL (Cal Green, Coastal)
  •     HVAC, PLUMBING, and ELECTRICAL
  •     ARCHITECTURAL, FIRE, SAFETY, ZONING

nirvanaAbout our Speaker Tim Twomey
In the last year, Tim Twomey, P.E. and his company BESC has directly or indirectly processed over 50 residential permits, and 10 commercial permits, and audited over 100 commercial buildings.

BESC’s experience is deep and broad, especially in structural, mechanical, fire and plumbing. A 5  year Navy Seabee, 10 year new sewer and environmental clean-up consultant, 10 year design/build energy, mechanical, and structural engineer, 20 years structural drafting, and 7 years MEP and Fire Drafting encompasses most of the relevant BESC experience.

 

 


Thursday February 15th, 2018 Regular BAWB Monthly Meeting

A (2) Two Part Program you do not want to miss!

Part 1:

Turning Knowledge into Action and Dominate Your Market
A Peak Performance Strategy Session
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THE FACTS:

  • More than 60% of most Real Estate Investors and Real Estate agents miss their acquisition goals.
  • The average person makes two attempts to contact prospects, while 80% of Deals or sales are made after the fifth contact.
  • 50% of the Deals or sales often go to the first Investor or RE agent to contact the prospect.
  • 80% of your Deals or sales often come from only 20% of your acquisitions team or sales force.
  • Only 11% of Investor and even Real Estate agents ask for referrals.

peakWHAT ARE THESE HABITS REALLY COSTING YOU?

At this Meeting you will:

  • Discover the five habits of effective communication
  • Learn the three actions you absolutely must take to be successful in any business.
  • Destroy the two obstacles that are dramatically limiting your acquisitions and sales.
  • Discover the fastest method to doubling your acquisitions without spending a penny.
  • Master a proven method for tripling your referrals in any interaction.
  • Develop an unshakable mindset that will give you the competitive advantage in your industry.

What is holding you back from reaching your true potential?
Learn to close the gap between where you are and where you want to be!

Our Speaker will teach you to build behavioral patterns for achievement, maximize your inner psychology for success and introduce key strategies to find your breakthrough.

We strongly urge you to bring a Business Associate, friend, loved one, or family member - they will be glad you did.

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dealPart 2:

When is a Real Estate deal truly a deal?

We often spend time and money prospecting and marketing for profitable real estate opportunities
but too often the so called “deals” are really not any sort of deal at all.

We will cover how to attract, screen, and filter out your leads to determine
whether a potential property transaction truly makes sense and for whom.

We will discuss;

• The steps to landing your first deal or the first of many…
• Getting your marketing funnel filled
• What information you must gather for proper filtering
• Fundamental due diligence that must occur on every lead
• Understanding The different perspectives when one is looking at a potential “Deal” from that of a buyer, seller, financier, etc.
• As in a poker game; Know when to “Hold em or Fold em…”

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About the Speaker:

Michael Morrongiello is an active investor who specializes in Real Estate & Real Estate “Paper” investments.Widely known as having one of the most knowledgeable & creative minds in the paper business, Michael started creating paper as a result of his own Real Estate investment activities in the early 1980’s.

He is very active in the Buy/Sell renovation business of properties here in the SF Bay Area. Michael is the author of; Paper into Cash – The Convertible Currency-the definitive home study course that assists you in structuring seller financed transactions while creating marketable Notes and The Unity of Real Estate and “paper” – a course book that outlines numerous real world in the marketplace transaction scenarios and solutions where Real Estate and financing techniques involving “paper” can be effectively used. Michael also teaches a constantly revised and updated “CRUSH IT” workshop each year where attendees can cut their learning curve, gain valuable insider tips to succeed with their Real Estate Investments and Learn the Secrets of Real Estate Success geared toward the markets we find ourselves in.

Michael is also the program director for BAWB- the Bay Area Wealth Builders Association- an educational support group for both the beginning and seasoned real estate investor. (www.BAWB.info)

His firm Sunvest (www.sunvestinc.com) would like to purchase some “paper” from you
and can be reached at # 707-939-9450 or via e-mail to [email protected]

 

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 Don't Wait PRE- REGISTER TODAY for the DISCOUNTED Tuition for this FANTASTIC FULL DAY workshop event:

Michael Morrongiello’s
CRUSH IT 2018 Workshop
the only time this class will be taught this year.

UPCOMING FULL DAY WORKSHOP
CORTE MADERA, CA

Register here:

Crush It!-2018

Click here to register!

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All Day - Sat. February 17th, 2018

Making a million dollars in real estate is no longer an option... instead it's a necessity for surviving and thriving during these crazy economic times! The Good News; with dedication and forethought, this current market is the perfect market to achieve such a goal.

This fantastic educational event will focus on Finding deals, raising money, making offers, buying right, selling quickly, and... how to overcome the most common fears or misconceptions that can hold you back from making more money right now. Its for any beginning or seasoned active real estate entrepreneurs. There literally is something for everyone!

Cut your learning curve; learn insider tips to succeed with your Real Estate Investments geared to this specific market.

*This Class is constantly updated and revised so the information is always relevant.

For more information about the Workshop, a workshop brochure or to Register go to this link: https://bawb.info/workshops.html




BAWB Monthly Meeting - Thursday January 18th, 2018

TIMES:
6:30 Pm Networking Begins- Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm Formal Meeting starts and ends 9:30 Pm

A Powerful program you do not want to miss!
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Is this still a GOOD Time or the Right Time to Buy? 

Is this still a GOOD Time or the the Right Time to Buy?

Have we reached the TOP of this CRAZY frenzied Market as other so called experts are starting to say? OR

Is the CA and SF Bay Area Real Estate Marketplaces and Prices poised to continue to climb further?

How long will this so called  Real Estate "run up" continue on for?

How will the FEDs policy towards raising Interest rates and the new Federal Tax Code Law changes affect us?

What is looming over the Horizon?

DO NOT MISS THIS MONTHS MEETING!

Start off the New Year Informed "listen and learn" from our own industry expert"

Speaker: Author of Timing the Real Estate Market, Statistician, & Investor;

Robert Campbell

Topic:
2018 Housing Forecast
: What Will Happen & Why

Program Director's Note:
"Robert has spoken at our

Meetings in the past and has been incredibly prescient in accurately predicting California Real Estate Market trends.Don't miss his insight at this months meeting…”

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graphThe Campbell Method: A Proven Timing System that Tells You EXACTLY When to Buy and Sell Real Estate to Make Maximum Profits! 

Dear Real Estate Investor: 
Imagine for a moment how you would feel if you could predict major turning points in the real estate market.

Suppose somebody handed you a 26-year time-tested system that would tell you ahead of time when property values were going to hit a peak … and then when prices were going to hit bottom years later.

If you could anticipate these kinds of critical real estate events in advance … then not only could you make spectacular profits, but you could protect your money as well. 

Sounds pretty amazing, doesn't it?

Actually, it's not. The real estate market does signal its future intentions if you know where to look. 

janHello. My name is Robert Campbell and I wrote Timing the Real Estate Market to help both professionals and ordinary people make the most money in real estate with the least amount of risk. 

I also have my web site; www.realestatetiming.com Based on a major breakthrough in tracking and predicting real estate trends, my book reveals the real estate timing technique that I call The Campbell Method .

As far as I know, The Campbell Method is the only proven method in the world that shows how to accurately anticipate upcoming changes in your local real estate market.

What this means is that when you read Timing the Real Estate Market , you are going to learn how to make and protect your fortune in real estate in the same way that J. Paul Getty, the Rockefeller's, Warren Buffett, and other super-rich investors made their fortunes: by focusing on WHEN to buy and sell.

It's true. When it comes to making money in real estate, 
nothing beats good timing.

The reason that The Campbell Method is going to change the way you think about how to buy and sell real estate is that I share my truly remarkable discovery of five key real estate indicators. I call them Vital Signs, and they're able to predict the peaks and valleys of real estate cycles with an almost uncanny accuracy. As leading indicators to what's looming on the horizon for real estate prices, these Vital Sign indicators act like windows into the future, giving you advance notice of approaching trend changes from three to six months before they become obvious to the general public.

Author's Note: Timing the Real Estate Market is used at the University of San Diego by Professor Elaine Worzala. The class: Real Estate Investment. "The logic behind these Vital Sign indicators is air-tight," says Professor Worzala. "I'm very impressed, and my students love your book."

Copies of Timing the Real Estate Market Book will be available for purchase and autograph by Robert Campbell at the meeting.


November 16th, 2017- Thursday Evening Regular BAWB Monthly Meeting


TIMES:
6:30 Pm Networking Begins- Come Early if you can
7:00 Pm Formal Meeting starts and ends 9:30 Pm

This month is a Two Part Program:   Part 1 - Tom Wilson's - Market Update & Outlook Report   Part 2-  Powerful Take Away's from the recent
Busts, Booms, & Beyond Workshop Event

house Market Update
and Outlook...

  • Can our SF Bay area Real Estate Markets continue to Appreciate unchecked?

  • Who will be the New Federal Reserve Chairperson?

  • What will be the aftermath effect on Real Estate from these
    tragic and horrific NorCal Firestorms?
     
  • Join us to glean a different perspective to these issues and more...

Tom will share with us his insights on the current marketplace we find ourselves in and provide specific data points you will be sure to find of interest.

Tom K. Wilson CEO / Founder Wilson Investment Properties

Tom K. Wilson began building his personal real estate portfolio in the 70's. He first invested as a part-time activity, and then after thirty years managing manufacturing and engineering in some of Silicon Valley’s pioneering technology companies, he put his business and management experience toward full-time real estate investing. Mr. Wilson has bought and sold more than 3,500 units and over $250 million of real estate, including three condo conversion projects, nine syndications, and eight multifamily properties. He founded and owns Wilson Investment Properties, Inc., a company that has provided over 500 high cash flow, high-quality, rehabbed and leased residential properties to investors. Active in real estate associations, Mr. Wilson is a frequent speaker on real estate investing where his candor and competency makes him an audience favorite. As part of his outreach, Tom provides mentoring to new investors. His weekly radio show Real Estate Radio Power Investing provides extensive education on real estate investing.

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Powerful Take Away's From
Busts, Booms, & Beyond?

Simpler, Fairer, & Pro-Growth

Those are some of the lofty goals for a major overhaul of our complicated Federal Tax Code.  We have yet to see how all of this officially plays out but clearly Businesses and Real Estate will be affected.

This Month regardless of whether you were fortunate enough to Attend or not; We will touch on some of the powerful take away's and discussion points from the DYNAMIC (2)
two day Peter Fortunato and John Schaub educational workshop event;
Busts, Booms, & Beyond? recently concluded in South SF

Audience Participation is encouraged.

Its something you do not want to miss!


BAWB Regular Monthly Meeting Thurs. 10-19-2017

Commerce (Defined):
The Activity of Buying, Selling and the Exchange of goods, property, services or something of value for money or in kind.

How does this relate to Real Estate?

Well Don’t miss This Months Regular BAWB monthly Meeting and
the opportunity to FlND OUT and learn from these two “Master Dealmakers”

Who are Peter Fortunato & John Schaub?

You know Peter, or John – Or Don't you? They are Old Time investors,
exchangers, and wheeler dealers - they have been investing in Real Estate
for well over 40+ years and have gone through many up and down cycles over that time. Their content rich real world educational workshops taught over the years are the standard of excellence by which others often are judged.
 
Many who have taken their advice and followed their teachings have gone
on to become extremely successful investors. So many in fact that
their past students have dubbed them; "The Millionaire Makers".
 
BUT THEY DON'T JUST TEACH. Each of them are in the trenches every day generating tremendous profits because they have adapted their negotiating, buying and selling strategies to this evolving market. Real time strategies and techniques they will share with you in San Francisco. Pete & John are “Master Dealmakers” who understand how to solve problems associated with a property or a seller’s situation and work the angles…. Don’t Miss this chance to learn from their expertise, wisdom, and insights.

Make sure you are at this Month’s regular BAWB Meeting, bring a loved one, business associate, partner or family member- they will be glad you invited them.

Also before it’s too Late; Get REGISTERED for the fantastic Busts, Booms, and Beyond? – a Two Day Workshop event that both Peter and John will be teaching on Sat. 10-21 and Sun. 10-22 at the South San Francisco Conference Center right next to SFO.

Don’t miss this Powerful Educational Event!

Busts, Booms, and Beyond?

What is Ahead?

The housing market has been strong for more than four years in many markets. We may have four more, but as we near the top, buying correctly, with the right structure, paperwork, and with safety measures built in becomes more and more important.

Everyone should have a plan for his or her financial life.  In the beginning, you must do things that generate adequate cash flow to support your lifestyle.  Once that cash flow is assured, you should begin seeking investments for capital appreciation, not necessarily immediate income.  

All Attendees receive a 150+ page workshop manual. The manual for this class will only be available to class attendees and not for sale afterwards.  

Peter and John will present case studies and will walk you through, step-by-step, exactly how the transaction would be crafted and the results. They will also suggest scenarios to watch for that can boost your returns significantly and how you can help and work with others to deploy their capital. 

Great Networking with some of the
Top Investors in the Country

Join the many attendees who will be at this event from ALL over the Country, the Western States, and locally that follow Peter and John whenever they teach. This means Great Networking and where Financial Friends come into play.  

See what kinds of deals are being done here locally and in other parts of the country . . . and you may even find someone with whom you can work a deal.

Seats are filling FAST for this class and we have VERY limited space left!

Don’t Wait or get Left out– Pre- Register Today for Discounted Tuition & if needed Book your Lodging.

 


September 21st, 2017 Regular BAWB meeting
(Please read all the way down)

This will be a (2) Two Part Program;   Part 1 - Tom Wilson's - Current State of the Market Report   Part 2- Where Are All the Deals?

Networking Begins at 6:30 PM - come early if you can
Formal Meeting starts 7:00 PM and ends about 9:30 PM


houseOur Current State of the Market

Tom will share with us his insights on the current marketplace we find ourselves in and provide
specific data points you will be sure to find of interest.

Tom K. Wilson CEO / Founder Wilson Investment Properties

Tom K. Wilson began building his personal real estate portfolio in the 70's. He first invested as a part-time activity, and then after thirty years managing manufacturing and engineering in some of Silicon Valley’s pioneering technology companies, he put his business and management experience toward full-time real estate investing. Mr. Wilson has bought and sold more than 3,500 units and over $250 million of real estate, including three condo conversion projects, nine syndications, and eight multifamily properties. He founded and owns Wilson Investment Properties, Inc., a company that has provided over 500 high cash flow, high-quality, rehabbed and leased residential properties to investors. Active in real estate associations, Mr. Wilson is a frequent speaker on real estate investing where his candor and competency makes him an audience favorite. As part of his outreach, Tom provides mentoring to new investors. His weekly radio show Real Estate Radio Power Investing provides extensive education on real estate investing.

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Where are All the Deals?

You have to market for them!

marketSo many agents and investors are complaining that the marketplace we are currently in has become increasingly difficult to locate good deals. With a little thought and effort you can prime the pump and get your pipeline filled with opportunities that can be acted upon.

This discussion will focus on how you can formulate your own marketing campaigns and more importantly who to market to;

We will cover:

  • What are the 3 M’s of Marketing that you must know
  • A/B Testing and its significance
  • What types of marketing medium and media to use
  • What about your message?
  • Who to market to- various prospecting sources of leads
  • The Top Ten BEST Target Prospects and their order or importance
  • Valuable resources for marketing materials and data source lists

And so much more…

If you are looking to generate consistent sources of leads you need to be here for tonight’s discussion.

 


 

August 2017

GOT CONCRETE?

conWe see it used in many types of construction; driveways, countertops, walkways, steps, mortar on chimneys and bricks, and of course foundations. Oftentimes little thought is given to it use. However it can often blister, curl, crack, craze, discolor, and scale. Could some of these symptoms indicate much LARGER issues of concern? How do you deal with such visible issues such as these?

Join us this month to learn all about Concrete; How it can affect your existing home or a property you are considering for investment from a concrete expert.

concYou will Learn:

  • How to know if your foundation cracks are serious
  • Typical concrete cracking vs. structural issues
  • Do you need a slab or footings & piers?
  • Types of reinforcements and concrete mixes
  • How to Determine if a cracked Foundation slab is really a BIG problem?
  • How to read an inspection report- you NEED to know this!
  • And much more…

Join us for this very informative meeting….

ERON FERREIRA

elonA native of Brazil, Eron Ferreira is the President of Concrete Solutions, Inc. and a Managing Member of FYI Properties, LLC. He is a licensed General Contractor and a foundation specialist.

Eron started Concrete Solutions -- a general construction firm with annualized billing of more than $2 million -- in 2004, and co-founded FYI Properties in 2012. Between 2012 and 2017, FYI Properties has flipped approximately 30 single family homes in the Bay Area, averaging more than $200,000 net profit each.

Eron grew up in extreme poverty but made his way to the United States in 1995 as an internationally competitive runner. His first job in the U.S. was as a construction laborer making $7 an hour.

Today, Eron lives in Walnut Creek with his wife, Maria and their two children, Taylor, 15 and Kylie, 12.


July 20th, 2017 - Thursday Evening Meeting
Times:
Networking begins 6:30 Pm - come early if you can
Formal Meeting starts 7:00 Pm and will run to about 9:30 Pm

 

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Brains, Data, & Direct Marketing
Leverage Behavior Science and Public Data to Grow in a Flat Real Estate Market

It's no secret that Public Records are a gold mine of leads and market intelligence for real estate professionals, especially when targeting a defined local market, often referred to as a FARM (focused real estate market).

What's not obvious are the strategies and techniques for mining public data to get at that gold. That’s where a little brain science can help you craft a winning direct marketing strategy to grow your business.

Join PropertyRadar CMO David LaPlante as he shares insights, stories, and strategies cultivated from managing over $100 million in client marketing spend to grow business with data-smart targeting and irrational marketing appeal.

In this presentation, David will cover:

  • Understanding brains, behavior, and branding to resonate within your market. You don’t need a Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging scanner to use these simple brain science insights to elevate your brand strategy and advantage yourself in finding deals.
  • Where a determined personal brand strategy intersects with targeted public data and direct marketing effort.
  • Why a flat and increasingly competitive California real estate market will re-shape your FARM strategy for resilience and resonance.
  • The simple, yet successful data mining and direct marketing habits that lead to success.
  • The right technology to leverage so you can managing your market smarter, faster, and less expensive.

With ten years observing the actions and behaviors of tens of thousands of real estate investors, Realtors®, and small, local businesses, David’s uncovered the habits, strategies, and techniques of those winning deals and growing their business in competitive local markets.

About The Presenter

davidDavid LaPlante
CMO, PropertyRadar

David LaPlante is CMO at PropertyRadar where he leads its mission to make targeted local marketing easy.

With a career defined at the intersection of marketing, technology, and human behavioral sciences, David entertains his audiences with stories and insights acquired from a life of adventure, entrepreneurship, investing, and pioneering marketing technologies rooted in human behavior.

Think AMC’s Mad Men meets sponsored by Red Bull and set in Comedy Central’s Reno 911.

Born in Aspen and raised in Crested Butte, Colorado, David was recruited to the University of Nevada Ski Team and where he managed to earn degrees in Finance and Economics, get named a CATO Institute Ludwig von Mises fellow, while spending every possible minute – and student loan – on skiing, climbing, cycling, and paragliding the High Sierra.

After college, David became the youngest marketing executive in the casino gaming industry during its nationwide explosion as he pioneered efforts to design and implement behavior tracking and relationship management systems.

David began building websites on the side in late 1994 with the advent of the Web, ultimately abandoning a significant casino/hotel leadership career to co-found Nevada’s first full-service digital agency and design, develop, and deploy the first websites for hundreds of brands nationwide.

In 2002, David co-founded and served as CEO of digital agency and software developer Twelve Horses (acquired in 2009) where it managed a cumulative client marketing spend of over $100 million in brand development, creative media, and direct marketing response campaigns for dozens of Fortune 1000 brands across the globe.

David has served as board advisor to Requested (acquired by Waitr); Fluri (acquired by Snocru), and digital agency Noble Studios, a 4X Inc. 5000 winner as a fastest growing private company in America and 2014 Small Business of the Year.

His alma mater recently awarded him with a lifetime achievement award, however he refuses to donate $1.00 until they re-instate the ski team and stop wasting their alumni donations on football.

About PropertyRadar

Thousands of real estate investors, Realtors®, and home services professionals depend on PropertyRadar. They use PropertyRadar to research, discover, and cultivate opportunities in their market while connecting with prospects with convenient, direct marketing tools that grow their business.

With a mission to make targeted local marketing easy, and affordable, PropertyRadar distills 1,000s of public and proprietary data sources into a convenient platform to research, identify, and connect with prospects in your market.

Previously known as ForeclosureRadar, PropertyRadar is a web-based subscription service providing direct, no-per-record-fee access to all the property and homeowner records you need to drive market research analysis, direct and automated marketing efforts.

Available in California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. More info: https://www.propertyradar.com.


Thursday June 15th 2017 Regular BAWB Meeting
Times:
Networking begins 6:30 Pm - come early if you can
Formal Meeting starts 7:00 Pm and will run to about 9:30 Pm


dealI have a DEAL for you!
When is a Deal truly a Deal?

We often spend time and money prospecting and marketing for profitable real estate opportunities but too often the so called “deals”
are really not any sort of deal at all.  This month we
will cover how to attract, screen, and filter out your leads to determine whether a potential property transaction truly makes sense and for whom.

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Don’t Miss It!

  • The steps to landing your first deal or the first of many …

  • Getting your marketing funnel filled

  • What information you must gather for proper filtering

  • Fundamental due diligence that must occur on every lead

  • Understanding The different perspectives when one is looking at a potential “Deal” from that of a buyer, seller, financier, etc.

  • As in a poker game; Know when to “Hold em or Fold em…”


May 2017

nirvanaBAWB Regular Monthly Meeting - Thursday May 18th,2017

How to achieve “Permitting Nirvana.”

Building departments throughout California are generally NOT getting easier to deal with these days.  In fact if investors and contractors are not careful, not having a good permitting strategy will be painfully expensive in time and money.


At this Meeting You will Learn All About:

How to navigate the often difficult waters in dealing with the various City and County, Building and planning permitting departments;

  • SITE, SEPTIC, SEWER, and SETBACKS.
  • STRUCTURAL, SEISMIC & WIND.
  • ENERGY, VENTILATION and ENVIRONMENTAL (Cal Green, Coastal)
  • HVAC, PLUMBING, and ELECTRICAL
  • ARCHITECTURAL, FIRE, SAFETY, ZONING

timAbout our Speaker: Tim Twomey, P.E.

In the last year, Tim Twomey, P.E. and his company BESC has directly or indirectly processed over 50 residential permits, and 10 commercial permits, and audited over 100 commercial buildings.

BESC’s experience is deep and broad, especially in structural, mechanical, fire and plumbing.  A 5  year Navy Seabee, 10 year new sewer and environmental clean-up consultant, 10 year design/build energy, mechanical, and structural engineer, 20 years structural drafting, and 7 years MEP and Fire Drafting encompasses most of the relevant BESC experience. 


April 2017

BAWB Regular Monthly Meeting Thursday April 20th 2017

Niches to Riches…

If you have Capital sitting idle – learning to lend out that capital may be a more realistic and passive way to safely earn significant rates of return than the actual business of finding, negotiating, buying, fixing, renovating, and reselling properties.

Its also often said that being a Lender is far safer than actually OWNING the
Real Estate Asset.

Join us this month for an informative Discussion about the various Nuances between Real Estate Vs "Paper"

We will Cover:

Some of the pitfalls to be aware of….

Return OF your Capital Versus Return ON your Capital

Proper documentation and instruments-which ones to
use and more importantly WHY

Owner Occupied consumer loans versus investor loans ?

Dodd – Frank, CFPB and NMLS


March 2017

BAWB Thursday March 16th, 2017 Regular Monthly Meeting

Income and Growth?

Why you need to Understand Multi Family & Commercial Income Property Investmentsk

  • How and Where do you Select your Market

  • What type of Property Type is Best and for What Markets

  • How to VET the property, get loans, and Manage…

lAdditionally:

  • What is NOI - Net Operating Income and how is arrived at?
  • What is a CAP Rate?
  • How do you figure a Gross Rent Multiplier? and is it useful?
  • What is a CASH on CASH return and how is that figured?
  • How do market Comps and replacement value play a part in evaluating Commercial Properties?
  • What is a TRIPLE NET Lease?
  • What to look for when reviewing the existing property owners income and operating statements?
  • What are some of the various ways to PROFIT from Commercial Income Properties (Income from Rents Vs Value Appreciation, etc.)

Plan on joining us and Don’t Miss this Discussion which will cover How does one quickly filter and screen, then review, and decide IF a potential commercial type Income property deserve further investigation for upside profit potential?

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER:

Tom K. Wilson CEO / Founder Wilson Investment Properties

tomTom K. Wilson began building his personal real estate portfolio in the 70's. He first invested as a part-time activity, and then after thirty years managing manufacturing and engineering in some of Silicon Valley’s pioneering technology companies, he put his business and management experience toward full-time real estate investing. Mr. Wilson has bought and sold more than 3,500 units and over $250 million of real estate, including wilsonthree condo conversion projects, nine syndications, and eight multifamily properties. He founded and owns Wilson Investment Properties, Inc., a company that has provided over 500 high cash flow, high-quality, rehabbed and leased residential properties to investors. Active in real estate associations, Mr. Wilson is a frequent speaker on real estate investing where his candor and competency makes him an audience favorite. As part of his outreach, Tom provides mentoring to new investors. His weekly radio show Real Estate Radio Power Investing provides extensive education on real estate investing.

For Tom's full biography, background, and real estate achievements, click here


 

BAWB Monthly Meeting - THURSDAY February 16, 2017

A Powerful (2) TWO PART program you do not want to miss!
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Part 1

The Secret of Finding Off Market Distress Properties Using Data

Why use Data to Find Off Market Distress Properties?

We all know the most lucrative deals usually happen by finding distress Properties off market. Even more lucrative are sellers willing to sell their home below market value due to a situation that compels them to sell quickly.

 You will learn tonight about some valuable tools that can be used to Locate potential sellers in situation like Death, Pre-Foreclosure, Divorce, Probate, Tax Defaults, and other life changing factors to quickly identify where these people are and how to market to them effectively. Its a discussion you want to listen and learn from!

 

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Part 2

Is this still a GOOD Time or the Right Time to Buy? 

Is this still a GOOD Time or the the Right Time to Buy? Have we reached the TOP of this CRAZY frenzied Market as other so called experts are starting to say? OR Is the CA and SF Bay Area Real Estate Marketplaces and Prices poised to continue to climb further?  Has stabilization of the Real Estate Marketplace now finally been achieved for the LONG TERM as many industry experts are preaching? How long will this so called  Real Estate "run up recovery" run on for? How will FED policy towards Interest rates and the incoming new Administration affect us? What is looming over the Horizon? DO NOT MISS THIS MONTHS MEETING!

Start off the New Year Informed "listen and learn from our own industry expert"

Speaker: Author of Timing the Real Estate Market, Statistician, & Investor;

Robert Campbell

Topic:
2017 Housing Forecast
: What Will Happen & Why

Program Director's Note:
"Robert has spoken at our

Meetings in the past and has been incredibly prescient in accurately predicting California Real Estate Market trends.Don't miss his insight at this months meeting…”

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graphThe Campbell Method: A Proven Timing System that Tells You EXACTLY When to Buy and Sell Real Estate to Make Maximum Profits! 

Dear Real Estate Investor: 
Imagine for a moment how you would feel if you could predict major turning points in the real estate market.



Suppose somebody handed you a 24-year time-tested system that would tell you ahead of time when property values were going to hit a peak … and then when prices were going to hit bottom years later.

If you could anticipate these kinds of critical real estate events in advance … then not only could you make spectacular profits, but you could protect your money as well. 

Sounds pretty amazing, doesn't it?

Actually, it's not. The real estate market does signal its future intentions if you know where to look. 

janHello. My name is Robert Campbell and I wrote Timing the Real Estate Market to help both professionals and ordinary people make the most money in real estate with the least amount of risk. 

I also have my web site; www.realestatetiming.com Based on a major breakthrough in tracking and predicting real estate trends, my book reveals the real estate timing technique that I call The Campbell Method .

As far as I know, The Campbell Method is the only proven method in the world that shows how to accurately anticipate upcoming changes in your local real estate market.

What this means is that when you read Timing the Real Estate Market , you are going to learn how to make and protect your fortune in real estate in the same way that J. Paul Getty, the Rockefeller's, Warren Buffett, and other super-rich investors made their fortunes: by focusing on WHEN to buy and sell.

It's true. When it comes to making money in real estate, 
nothing beats good timing.

The reason that The Campbell Method is going to change the way you think about how to buy and sell real estate is that I share my truly remarkable discovery of five key real estate indicators. I call them Vital Signs, and they're able to predict the peaks and valleys of real estate cycles with an almost uncanny accuracy. As leading indicators to what's looming on the horizon for real estate prices, these Vital Sign indicators act like windows into the future, giving you advance notice of approaching trend changes from three to six months before they become obvious to the general public.

Author's Note: Timing the Real Estate Market is used at the University of San Diego by Professor Elaine Worzala. The class: Real Estate Investment. "The logic behind these Vital Sign indicators is air-tight," says Professor Worzala. "I'm very impressed, and my students love your book."

Copies of Timing the Real Estate Market Book will be available for purchase and autograph by Robert Campbell at the meeting.


BAWB Regular Monthly Meeting Thurs. Jan. 19th 2017

dGOT CONTRACT?

As of the New Year a number of Changes have taken place with the CAR- California Association of Realtors RPA- Residential Purchase Agreement and Disclosures.

dThe latest version of the CAR Residential Purchase Agreement continues to evolve into a 10+ page tangle of paragraphs and cross references. Come sort it out with the help of 40-year veteran real estate broker Cari Lynn Pace. Cari stresses that she did NOT design or have input on the changes involved in the new contract, but as a risk management and litigation advisor she can help us understand it. She will take us through the form's major changes on a powerpoint presentation.

About our Speaker:

aCari Lynn Pace is 42-year veteran Marin real estate broker who sells, trains  agents, and owns Professional Publishing LLC and www.ProPubForms.com.  Pace, a Past President of the Marin Association of Realtors, consults with attorneys regarding their pending litigation and frequently testifies at trials.  Pace authored a popular insider's guide to avoiding real estate litigation.  She will have copies of her book available to autograph;
"Don't Shoot Me...I'm Just the Real Estate Agent!"

aPace will discuss several topics of importance this evening including:

  • Rules of the Home Equity Sales Contract Law:  Does Your Deal Apply?
  • Recent changes to the CAR purchase contracts and listing agreements
  • Cases impacting Landlords v. Tenants- You NEED to be aware!
  • Cases of Investors v. Home Owners Associations

Whether you are BUYING or SELLING, Chasing Pre-Foreclosures or Foreclosures – If you are using the CAR – California Associations of Realtors Purchase Agreement you Don’t NOT want to Miss this informative meeting!

PLUS BONUS DISCUSSION

Five (5) Trends that will Shape
the Housing Market in 2017

Will the US Economy and Housing continue to escalate in 2017?


Thursday, December 15th 2016

Tdhis is our final meeting of the year!

DON'T MISS OUR
"DOING DEALS HOLIDAY GATHERING
"

This is always judged by our attendees to be one of the BEST meetings we have all year.

It's a great way to learn what others are doing, the genesis of their individual transactions, and more importantly where the profit centers are...you'll be amazed at how many different perspectives to doing a deal there are.

dThis also will be a great meeting to get to better know your fellow attendees.

Come join us for a festive time of the year meeting and Holiday cheer in an open forum setting.

dYou are invited to bring your spouse or a loved one for a night out and to better see what our meetings are all about.

We have several BAWB members tell us their "deal story" which promises to be informative and fun.

 


BAWB Regular Monthly Thursday Evening Meeting 11-17-2016

Foundations -101

dALL you need to know about one of the most important aspects of construction

Often misunderstood, foundation problems can be an extremely costly undertaking to remedy or a more modest fix.

At this Meeting you will Learn:

  • dThe in's and out's of the different types of Foundations
  • Cracks, Gaps, Curling, Leaks, Movement - What could these signals mean?

  • How to Determine If you have a Foundation or Structural Issue and
    some of the available remedies
  • Identifying Foundation problems INTERIOR and EXTERIOR
  • What types of Settlement can happen

  • The relationships between Soil Types and Foundation issues
  • Why is Drainage so important…
     
  • Choosing a Foundation Contractor carefully


About Steve Egloff and Bay Area Underpinning:

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Bay Area Underpinning (License #867128) is a locally owned and operated company headquartered in Fairfield, CA under the leadership of Steve Egloff. We are a leader in foundation repair for the San Francisco Bay Area and the Northern California region. 

Teaming up with Earth Contact Products (ECP), the leading manufacturer in steel foundation repair products, provides us the ability to utilize materials on your home that are made in the USA and are designed and engineered for commercial and residential construction. Our experience and quality products afford us the ability to provide a wide range of engineered solutions that are customized for your individual needs.

 


Don't Wait PRE- REGISTER TODAY for the DISCOUNTED Tuition for this FANTASTIC FULL DAY workshop event:

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Michael Morrongiello’s CRUSH IT 2016 Workshop – the only time this class will be taught this year.

UPCOMING FULL DAY WORKSHOP
CORTE MADERA, CA


All Day - Sat. November 12th, 2016

Making a million dollars in real estate is no longer an option... instead it's a necessity for surviving and thriving during these crazy economic times! The Good News; with dedication and forethought, this current market is the perfect market to achieve such a goal.

This fantastic educational event will focus on Finding deals, raising money, making offers, buying right, selling quickly, and... how to overcome the most common fears or misconceptions that can hold you back from making more money right now. Its for any beginning or seasoned active real estate entrepreneurs. There literally is something for everyone!

Cut your learning curve; learn insider tips to succeed with your Real Estate Investments geared to this specific market.

*This Class is constantly updated and revised so the information is relevant.

For more information about the Workshop, a workshop brochure or to Register go to this link: https://bawb.info/workshops.html


This Month’s Meeting is Thursday evening October 20th, 2016

Asset Protection & Tax Minimization Techniques

Entity structuring for asset protection and minimizing taxes is an area every investor and business person needs to understand. This month we will have a special speaker who will touch on some of the advantages and disadvantages of using a “C” Corporation Versus an “S” Corporations, LLC’s - Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), Partnerships and Title Holding Trusts.

Over most folk’s lifetime they will pay on average 33% or more of their earned income in Taxation that could be legally minimized.

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D oesn't it make sense to LEARN ways that allow you to KEEP more of what you earn? And to PROTECT what you own! - Don't Miss the discussion at the regular BAWB Thursday evening meeting followed up with a Do not miss (2) TWO FULL DAYS workshop on Sat. 10-22 & Sun. 10-23 taught by Real Estate Author, Investor, and Entrepreneur Dyches Boddiford and Tax Attorney / CPA John Hyre
Learn to Subscribe to the Warren Buffett way of thinking or school of taxpaying: If the tax code lets you do it, then it’s fine; you have no obligation to pay more taxes than legally required.

 

UPCOMING WORKSHOP:
Don't Miss these FANTASTIC upcoming Educational Events - Coming Soon:



Asset Protection & Advanced Tax Mininmization Techniques

With Investor, Author, Real Estate Entrepeneur Dyches Boddiford and Tax Attorney John Hyre

Sat 10-22-16 & Sunday 10-23-16

Two Full days of High Quality Education & Discussion

Entity structuring for asset protection and minimizing taxes is an area every investor and business person needs to understand. This class covers the advantages and disadvantages of “C” & “S” Corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), Partnerships and Land Trusts. It is intended to give you an understanding of how these entities interact to benefit you and your real estate portfolio. And, Yes, many California issues will be discussed.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
The comprehensive class manual that is a 150+ page reference book is only available to attendees of this event and will not be for sale afterwards.

DON'T WAIT PRE- REGISTER for Discounted Tuition
and (7) SEVEN Valuable FREE BONUSES
(listed on Registration page)


The Bonuses are ONLY available to you IF you PRE-REGISTER by Midnight 10-17-2016

For more information about the Workshop, a workshop brochure or to Register go to this link: https://bawb.info/workshops.html


BAWB Monthly Meeting - Thurs. September 15th, 2016 

Understanding the Appraisal Process and differences Between Asking Price, Sales Price & Supportable Value

Whether you are a property SELLER or a BUYER

Appraisals – Make or Break many deals especially when financing is involved.
They are crucial to the loan approval process and in gaining access to funds.
It is crucial to have a basic understanding our How to Interpret the data on an appraisal report. When to accept, question, refute or attempt to rebut and how best to go about this.

From this evenings Discussion you will learn to Read, Understand and
Dispute a Real Estate Appraisal like a pro! Visit us & Learn how to:

  • Read and actually understand a Residential Real Estate Appraisal Report

  • Decipher and pick out the most important and relevant parts of the report

  • Learn the tricks and insider secrets of the Real Estate Appraisal trade that only appraisers know

  • Understand appraiser reasoning, tactics and language to better communicate and dispute an appraisal report

  • Find the best comparable properties and understand how appraisers make their adjustments

By the end of the evening you'll be able to navigate an appraisal report like an industry veteran, find the best comparable available, make proper appraisal adjustments, understand appraiser language, and learn how to challenge an appraisal report like a professional.

About Mario Mazzamuto,

Owner SF Bay Appraisal, M&M Investments, Black Sheep U, Co-Owner Thrive REIA

Mario Mazzamuto bootstrapped both his education and career.  He dropped out of high school in the beginning of his 9th grade year, and began learning by doing in the building trades and in real estate. Starting his first company at age 21, he is now runs a thriving residential real estate appraisal company, is a full time real estate investor, house flipper and is an Author, Speaker and Life Coach. Mario knows the ribs of a house as only a builder can, and has the business acumen of someone who invests his own money in property. Mario has a book coming out this Summer with co-author Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup for the Soul). You can find Mario on his sites, sfbayappraisal.com and mariomazzamuto.com

 


 

August 18th, 2016 Regular BAWB Monthly Meeting

Recession Proof “Street Smart” Strategies that Work nearly Anywhere Regardless of an UP or Down Economy

bookHow Small town “Mom n Pop” Investors can earn $100,000 Annually – Create Financial Security and a Worry Free Retirement

Speaker:

Investor, Educator, Author of the new book; The Real Estate Fisherman and “Old Salt” Sage; Fixer Jay DeCima

Don’t miss this opportunity to listen and learn from the years of Wisdom and expertise our speaker brings to the table this month.

ABOUT “FIXER JAY” DECIMA

jayJay P. DeCima is a seasoned real estate investor with nearly 50 years experience. Since 1977 he has specialized in fixing up ugly houses and small apartment buildings. Jay is also a successful career-changer, having worked over twenty years for the telephone company before switching to full-time real estate investing in 1979. Today, Jay spends the majority of his time managing and overseeing his investment houses and training others who wish to pursue this lucrative profession.

About thirty years ago, Jay began teaching others his “high profit” adding value strategies and today is widely regarded as the undisputed king of fix-up on the national teaching circuit! Twice each year, Jay personally conducts his popular 3-day INVESTOR TRAINING SEMINAR where students are taught the business of real estate investing and how adding value can produce cash flow in any market. This seminar is ideally suited for career changers and average working folks who seek an added income. Once each year, Jay teaches his “Street-Savvy” landlording seminar – “MANAGING TENANTS AND TOILETS”, which many regard as the best “how to” seminar in the country for hands-on owners.

Jay has authored three best-selling “How To” books, published by McGraw-Hill, “INVESTING IN FIXER-UPPERS” was voted the No. 1 real estate book for 2003 by the Los Angeles Times and Chicago Sun. “START SMALL, PROFIT BIG IN REAL ESTATE” advises readers how to develop a 2 year plan for building wealth, starting from scratch and create enough cash flow to quit their day job. “GOLD MINE HOUSES” teaches readers how small apartments and multiple houses (colonies) can speed up wealth, produce quicker income, and provide a worry-free retirement.
Jay’s published books have sold over 260,000 copies (Amazon says a successful business book sells 7,000 copies).

Jay’s recession-proof investment strategies will work nearly anywhere regardless of an up or down economy.


BAWB Monthly Meeting - Thursday Evening July 21st, 2016

Deal or No Deal?


One of the biggest obstacles new and even seasoned investors have is determining what’s a DEAL, and what’s NOT a Deal.

You’ve done some marketing, your phone rings, a property seller tells you about a house they own that was trashed by tenants who have recently moved out. You set an appointment to view the house and after viewing it confirm that it truly is a wreck. Now what?

Tonight we cover a few ways to find opportunities, screen them and determine whether if what the sellers expectations are and what you are willing to offer are really a “Deal” or NOT

We will Also Discuss;

The TEN Biggest Mistakes that KILL Real Estate Deals and How to Avoid them…

Whether YOU have cash or not - you can still do business that will allow you to earn income.

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C EU LATER
BREXIT - Its effect on Real Estate

Its official; the UK has voted to leave the European Union. The move known as
"Brexit" or the British Exit could have far reaching implications abroad and also here on the US Real Estate markets.We will explore some of these scenarios.


Flags in Smith Square

It’s all valuable discussion you don’t want to miss!

 


 

BAWB Monthly Meeting - Thursday June 16th, 2016

Real Estate Law 101

What Investors SHOULD Know but most Don’t!

bradThere are a myriad of laws out there - lack of knowledge of which can create a lot of trouble for you and in some cases make you broke. Visit with us and our legal Expert; K. Brad Rogerson with Hanson Bridgett, LLP who practices and understands Real Estate Law and its well worth your time to be at our meeting and hear about this very important topic.

scalesA few items that will be covered:

  • Legal Entities, Control, Capital Investments, Personal Guarantees Vs Anti Deficiency Laws. Understanding the nuance differences about Deeds.
  • We will also talk at length about Warranty Deeds, Special Warranty Deeds, Grant Deed, Quitclaim Deed AND the difference between CLTA and ALTA Title insurance policies.

Here is a link to his Bio and areas of practice – Click Here


 

 

May 19, 2016

WHY investing in Real Estate is still one of the Best Ways to Build Real Wealth

It’s a Presidential Election Year and no matter WHO gets elected
a lot of change will happen.

With Manipulated interest rates provided cheap credit, our Economy clicking along with almost no GDP Growth and the bumpy ride of a Stock market gyrating up and down; some are calling our current Economy a “Growth Recession”.

Despite what the Press may be writing; many financial experts feel the U.S. Economy is in very dangerous territory right now. Perhaps MORE dangerous than anything we’ve seen since the Great Depression.

  • The DOW and S &P may precipitously slide…
  • Banks and Bank Stocks Will Crash- Again; some are saying harder than in 2008 as It becomes near impossible for most clients to pay back insurmountable debt they are now accumulating and will owe.
  • Oil and Gold will be hit Hard – these two standard bearer’s commodities may be in for a free fall.
  • The Retirement Dreams of Millions of Americans will be shattered.

Yes Real Estate has bounced back over the last few years. However the FED’s near 0% interest rate policy has afforded many folks the ability to buy a home. This policy along with other government intervention has also artificially boosted the “value” of this asset class.

Every Bubble in history has a very distinct and similar pattern. There is BIG upward price movement that becomes unsustainable that’s followed by a correction and sometimes an historic crash.

If the Stock Market tanks, so does the Housing market and vice versa. No matter who you are, this is hugely impactful.

This month we will explore WHY investing in Real Estate correctly over time is still one of the Best ways to build long term Real Wealth. It’s a discussion you do not want to miss.

We will cover the only THREE (3) reasons you should own property right now and the (10) TEN reasons WHY investing in Real Estate over time is still one of the best ways to build long term real wealth. Join us Thursday evening May 19th, 2016.

 


April 21st 2016 BAWB Regular Monthly Meeting

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AVOID TAXATION - EXCHANGE YOUR WAY TO WEALTH

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The IRS rules of TAX DEFFERRED engagement are often not clear to many owners of real estate, real estate investors, and even attorneys and tax practitioners. Learn to decipher these rules that are available for you and your client’s benefits. Our guest speaker is not only an Attorney but an expert in structuring and formulating Real Estate tax deferred exchange transactions.

  • Learn how to use 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges to increase your wealth while deferring taxes
  • Understand the Various Rules of Engagement – explained CLEARLY
  • Lean the Inside Secrets to a successful Exchange
  • Find out how to defer and NEVER pay taxes!
  • Change your investments while still meeting the “Like-Kind” requirements.

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About Michael Yesk

yeskMr. Yesk has been in the 1031 business for over 16 years, helping thousands of real estate investors save millions of dollars in taxes. That is money that can be used to grow your investment portfolio. A well-respected attorney and trainer, Mr. Yesk has given accredited seminars to attorneys, accountants, enrolled agents, investors and real estate agents on 1031 exchanges, real estate investing and ethics for attorneys. Known for his creative strategies and quick wit, his seminars are informative and entertaining.

He can be reached at:

Equicap 1031 Exchange, Inc.
70 Doray Dr., Suite 16
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(t) 925-849-5525
(f) 713-588-8677
[email protected]
[email protected]


BAWB Regular Monthly Meeting - February 18th, 2016

"There is Nothing Permanent except Change..." Heraclitus

During Boom Times, individuals tend to take on Greater RISKS, thinking that the Party will Never End... The Real Estate Market is Changing - Don't Get Caught up in the Whipsaw by paying inflated Asset Prices or taking on more and more "Bad" Debt. Learn other Creative ways to continue to do business and protect yourself. The Time to sharpen those Skill Sets is NOW - NOT after the market has already changed. Prepare for Tomorrow's Real Estate Market TODAY!

Join us this Month as Real Estate Exchangor, Educator, and Investor

aBill Tan Visits and discusses
Solutions Based
Acquisition and Financing

It's a meeting you do not want to miss!

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UPCOMING FULL DAY WORKSHOP

Don't Wait - PRE-Register for Discounted Tuition and Valuable FREE Bonuses!

Bill Tan's
Solution-Based Acquisition & Financing Workshop

All Day Saturday February 20th, 2016
Holiday Inn SFO - South SF

Registration starts at 8:00 AM and the workshop begins promptly at
9am and will run till 5:00pm

  • Buy Real Estate with Little or No money
  • Tap into little known alternatives to
    conventional financing that allow deals to happen
  • Learn how to properly structure, buy & sell mortgages
  • Get paid NOT to buy

You will learn:

  • Buying and controlling properties with little cash
  • Using IRAs for tax savings and financing
  • Down payment Techniques, Strategies and ways to get funds If you don’t have any
  • How to make houses break even (yes even in High Cost areas)
  • AITD’s - what they are and more importantly how to make money with them!
  • How to buy for Nothing Down and the seller still gets cash
  • What to say get ZERO percent interest seller financing
  • How to get sellers to tell you their real motivations for “needing” cash when YOU want owner financing
  • What to say to get approval when the seller balks at owner financing
    and low down offers
  • Using partners; passive money, JV types, etc. and different structures
  • How to use options to control and resell bargains

    BRING YOUR DEALS AND WE WILL BRAINSTORM
    AND WORK ON THEM IN CLASS.

    Bill regularly charges $1,000 for his similar TWO DAY workshop class – you get to come to this ONE Day event at a Fraction of that cost.

For more Details, a Workshop Brochure or to Register please go to this link:
http://billtanssolutionbasedfinancing.eventbrite.com

Or you may Download the printable PDF brochure for this event

 


BAWB Monthly Meeting - January 21st 2016

Is this still a GOOD Time or the the Right Time to Buy?

Is this still a GOOD Time or the the Right Time to Buy? Have we reached the TOP of this CRAZY frenzied Market as other so called experts are starting to say? OR Is the CA and SF Bay Area Real Estate Marketplaces and Prices poised to continue to climb further? Has stabilization of the Real Estate Marketplace now finally been achieved for the LONG TERM as many industry experts are preaching? How long will this so called Real Estate "run up recovery" run on for? How will FED policy towards Interest rates and the coming Presidential Election cycle affect us? What is looming over the Horizon? DO NOT MISS THIS MONTHS MEETING!

Start off the New Year Informed "listen and learn from our own industry expert"

janSpeaker: Author of Timing the Real Estate Market, Statistician, & Investor;

Robert Campbell

Topic:
2016 Housing Forecast

What Will Happen & Why

Program Director's Note:
"Robert has spoken at our

Meetings in the past and has been incredibly prescient in accurately predicting California Real Estate Market trends.Don't miss his insight at this months meeting…”

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graphThe Campbell Method: A Proven Timing
System that Tells You EXACTLY When to Buy and Sell Real Estate to Make Maximum Profits!

Dear Real Estate Investor:
Imagine for a moment how you would feel if you could predict major turning points in the real estate market.

Suppose somebody handed you a 24-year time-tested system that would tell you ahead of time when property values were going to hit a peak … and then when prices were going to hit bottom years later.

If you could anticipate these kinds of critical real estate events in advance … then not only could you make spectacular profits, but you could protect your money as well.

Sounds pretty amazing, doesn't it?

Actually, it's not. The real estate market does signal its future intentions if you know where to look.

Hello. My name is Robert Campbell and I wrote Timing the Real Estate Market to help both professionals and ordinary people make the most money in real estate with the least amount of risk.

I also have my web site; www.realestatetiming.com Based on a major breakthrough in tracking and predicting real estate trends, my book reveals the real estate timing technique that I call The Campbell Method .

As far as I know, The Campbell Method is the only proven method in the world that shows how to accurately anticipate upcoming changes in your local real estate market.

What this means is that when you read Timing the Real Estate Market , you are going to learn how to make and protect your fortune in real estate in the same way that J. Paul Getty, the Rockefeller's, Warren Buffett, and other super-rich investors made their fortunes: by focusing on WHEN to buy and sell.

It's true. When it comes to making money in real estate,
nothing beats good timing.

The reason that The Campbell Method is going to change the way you think about how to buy and sell real estate is that I share my truly remarkable discovery of five key real estate indicators. I call them Vital Signs, and they're able to predict the peaks and valleys of real estate cycles with an almost uncanny accuracy. As leading indicators to what's looming on the horizon for real estate prices, these Vital Sign indicators act like windows into the future, giving you advance notice of approaching trend changes from three to six months before they become obvious to the general public.

Author's Note: Timing the Real Estate Market is used at the University of San Diego by Professor Elaine Worzala. The class: Real Estate Investment. "The logic behind these Vital Sign indicators is air-tight," says Professor Worzala. "I'm very impressed, and my students love your book."

Copies of Timing the Real Estate Market Book will be available for purchase and autograph by Robert Campbell at the meeting.


Thursday, December 17th, 2015

Tdhis is our final meeting of the year!

DON'T MISS OUR
"DOING DEALS HOLIDAY GATHERING
"

This is always judged by our attendees to be one of the BEST meetings we have all year.

It's a great way to learn what others are doing, the genesis of their individual transactions, and more importantly where the profit centers are...you'll be amazed at how many different perspectives to doing a deal there are.

dThis also will be a great meeting to get to better know your fellow attendees.

Come join us for a festive time of the year meeting and Holiday cheer in an open forum setting.

dYou are invited to bring your spouse or a loved one for a night out and to better see what our meetings are all about.

We have several BAWB members tell us their "deal story" which promises to be informative and fun.


November 19th 2015 Meeting

Sean O’Toole, CEO & Founder, PropertyRadar.com

Survive & Thrive:
The Habits of Successful
Real Estate Investing

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Too often real estate investors believe that their best strategy is to adapt in response to changes in the market. In reality, this leaves them perpetually one step behind. Instead, it’s the investors whose sustain habits that naturally help them predict and adapt ahead of market changes that succeed.

Having directly observed the successful habits of thousands of real estate investors via PropertyRadar, Sean’s presentation shares his insights, experiences, and stories to help you develop the adaptive habits you need to survive and thrive as a real estate investor today, and in the future.

  • Habits to Survive: The habits and behaviors of successful investor.
  • Habits to Sustain: Achieve work life balance without sacrificing RO
  • Habits to Thrive: ROI comes in single, double, and triple bottom line
  • Comments & Q&A on the current and future market trends
    (Be sure to read PropertyRadar’s most current California Real Property Report prior to the meeting.)

From appearing on 60 Minutes to hands on Q&A with local real estate investing clubs, few industry professionals combine as much passion and insight mixed with investing, economics, and technology experience as Sean O’Toole. Sean particularly enjoys sharing his entertaining “war stories” that span a decade of pre-and-post housing bubble experiences and insights. With a soft spot for the “little guy”, Sean aims to help individual investors be successful and efficient in a market that all too often favors the large enterprise.

seanBiography:

Sean O’Toole, CEO & Founder
Website: PropertyRadar.com
Twitter: @propertyradar
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PropertyRadar

After a successful technology career in Silicon Valley, Sean purchased and flipped more than 150 residential and commercial properties, nicely exiting the market before the credit bubble burst. Combining his technology and real estate experience, Sean launched ForeclosureRadar in 2007, well before most realized a foreclosure crisis was coming. The service was quickly recognized as the nations best foreclosure information source and helped tens of thousands of real estate professionals succeed in a market which was otherwise devastating. Sean’s mission to help the little guy succeed in the real estate market continues with the launch and continued development of PropertyRadar.

BONUS DISCUSSION

Take Away Points from the recent
Title Holding Trusts for Privacy & Profit Workshop

You Don't Want to Miss This!


Thursday October 15th 2015 REGULAR BAWB Monthly Meeting

TITLE HOLDING TRUST’S FOR PRIVACY & PROFIT

It’s been said the 21st century Terrorist is the Contingency Fee Lawyer – Stop wearing a Bulls Eye Target on your back.

bookLearn about improved methods involving Real Estate for Buying, Selling, Lending, Partnering and more with the use of the Title Holding Trusts and PPT’s Personal Property and IRA trusts. Additional features, anonymity, some asset protection, estate planning, ultra – privacy, and more. There are TON’s of effective uses of Trust’s that provide safety and privacy.

Title Holding Trusts offer many additional benefits, such as keeping your Real Estate holdings Private and avoiding Probate. Here is a list of some of the benefits;

  • Privacy
  • Avoiding Probate and those pesky fees
  • Avoiding Ancillary Administration
  • Keeping Liens and Judgments off the Property
  • Avoiding Litigation
  • Ease of Control by Multiple Owners
  • Ease of Transferability of Interests - It's Fast and Easy
  • Ease of Changing Contingent Beneficiary
  • Simplification of Making Gifts
  • Ease of Foreclosure- You Won't believe this!
  • Safer Lease/Option Agreements- far SAFER
  • Keeping Assessments Lower
  • Keeping Sales Price Secret- IF privacy is important to you
  • Avoiding Transfer Taxes
  • Limiting Liability
  • Improved Financial Statement- Look better to Lender
  • Ease of Negotiation
  • Avoiding Partition
  • Avoiding Personal Problems of Beneficiaries
  • Holding a Judge’s and Politicians’ Property
  • Ease of Property Management
  • Saving Title Insurance Premiums
  • Avoiding Real Estate Brokerage Laws
  • Avoiding Spouse’s Forced Share
  • Buying Foreclosures
  • Avoiding "Seasoning" of Title Ownership Problems
  • Avoiding Tax Withholding


About Jack Shea

Description: http://1031taxfreesale.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/DSCF5207-e1344869599448-150x150.jpgJack Shea, CES is an experienced investor, author and educator who has been awarded the Certified Exchange Specialist designation by the Federation of Exchange Accommodators. As members of the Federation of Exchange Accomodators, they subscribe to its strict code of ethics. The FEA conducts regional and national meetings covering the latest court decisions and IRS rulings on exchange issues. The FEA distributes analyses of IRS letter rulings, revenue procedures and proposed new rulings to its members. Keys is able to keep its clients informed on the most recent IRS decisions on a wide range of 1031 topics.

Jack is a graduate of the University of Illinois and has taught business in the MBA progam of Florida Institute of Technology.

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Don't Wait PRE-Register Today for this powerful upcoming workshop to assure yourself a seat and for valuable FREE BONUSES!

Jack Shea's MASTER TRUST CLASS

Insider Strategies for Utilizing Title Holding Trusts
(Land Trusts),
PPT’s - Personal Property Trusts and IRA Checkbook Trusts

All Attendees will receive a copy of the Land Trust Book + Forms Disk. You will come away from the class knowing how to create and operate a Trust.

All Day Sat. October 17th, 2015




BAWB Regular Monthly Meeting- Thursday Sept. 17th 2015

The Biggest Mistakes to Avoid
when Investing in Real Estate Today

aFear is a powerful emotion…

The Stock market has been quite volatile lately – Are you taking notice and have you had enough?

American investors who have trusted their Stockbrokers and Real Estate Brokers (there is a reason they are called “Broke ER”) have lost well over 8 trillion dollars in the stock and Real Estate markets- more than was lost in the depression. If you are one of the ones who are seeing your 401K turn into a far smaller 201K- pay attention b

Leaving your financial future to your employer or some inexperienced Real Estate Broker or Stockbroker is crazy. It's time to take control of your financial future and your tomorrow. During this period of so much continued economic uncertainty from an anemic economy that continues to sputter along, a dysfunctional congress and what some might call incompetent administration, you need to be responsible for creating your own future.

The Good News; You can still make a Fortune in Real Estate.
You don’t have to be a Guru or Wealthy to start or even have strong credit. However you DO need quality information, education, good contacts and some direction. This is a crazy Real Estate market where you need to know a bit more than “civilians”. There is a lot of poor misinformation, and sometimes stale advice being offered by many.a

Don’t Miss This Month’s Meeting – We will cover the 7+ Biggest Mistakes to Avoid.

It promises to be VERY informative.

See you Thursday September 17th, 2015 at our Regular BAWB meeting – where we’ve been meeting now for 15+ years!


"Essentials of Multifamily and Commercial Investing"

comThursday, August 20th: BAWB monthly meeting, Corte Madera, 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Veteran Investor Tom K. Wilson

Join principal Tom K. Wilson of Wilson Investment Properties, Inc., a five-decade investor, for a content-rich and educational presentation on multifamily and commercial investing and learn how you can have ownership of higher level and quality investments for as little as $50,000.

tomTom K. Wilson has executed over $120M and 2,500 units of real estate investment transactions, including 7 apartment buildings, 4 commercial properties, 3 condo conversion projects, 5 syndications, over 500 house flips, and has many long term hold units in his personal portfolio. After 30 years of managing some of Silicon Valley’s pioneering technology companies, Mr. Wilson put his engineering, business and management experience and skills toward full time investing. One of his companies, Wilson Investment Properties, Inc. provides high-quality, high-cash flow residential and commercial properties and syndications to other investors.

Active in real estate associations, Mr. Wilson is a frequent speaker on real estate investing where his candor and competency makes him an audience favorite. As part of his outreach, he provides mentoring to new investors. Mr. Wilson is also a weekly radio host of Real Estate Radio LIVE on San Francisco’s Wall Street Business Network, KDOW 1220 am, every Wednesday at 2 pm PST. His programs are also podcast on his website (tomwilsonproperties.com), iTunes, and YouTube.

comWhat you will learn:

  • How you can get into commercial and multifamily properties for as little as $50,000!
  • How multifamily properties can turn $25 into $500,000!
  • Why multifamily and commercial investing can offer the small investor higher returns with less risk.
  • How multifamily and commercial investing is the fast-track for wealth creation vs. building wealth one-house-at-a-time.
  • Why multifamily and commercial investing can offer the small investor higher returns with less risk.
  • Why lack of SFR inventory and 10-loan limits need not hold you back any longer.
  • Where multifamily and commercial investing fits into your portfolio.
  • Gain economics of scale - Put larger amounts of cash to work at once instead of one house at a time.
  • How to find and vet the best deals.
  • Real world case studies.
  • and much more…!

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PLUS

A SPECIAL DISCUSSION on some of the powerful TAKE AWAY points from the recent

Dyches Boddiford and Peter Fortunato 2 day workshop held in South SF;

AMASSING TAX FREE WEALTH
USING SELF DIRECTED PLANS

 


 

SPECIAL WORKSHOP IN JULY!

The REGULAR BAWB Monthly Meeting
Thursday evening 7-16-2015
The (2) Two Day Workshop Details are below

Wealth Building Concepts
Using Self Directed IRA’s

With Dyches Boddiford and Peter Fortunato

This month we are very pleased to have (2) Titans of the real estate educational community visit with us at BAWB.

Remember – One Third (1/3) of the Wealth you produce will go to Taxes…unless you take a Proactive role in controlling how much you pay. Doesn’t it make sense to Amass Tax Free Wealth!

The best time to start making your Pension Plan or Retirement Plan grow was Yesterday. The next best time is TODAY! Build your own “bank” & enjoy privacy while you do it.

Peter and Dyches will join forces in what promises to be a BAWB Meeting you do not want to miss, followed by a Saturday & Sunday 7-18 & 7-19 lively conference on self-directed IRA investments (See Info Below about the workshop). Pete will present case studies and will walk you through, step-by-step, exactly how the transaction would be crafted and the results. He will also suggest scenarios to watch for that can boost your returns significantly.

Dyches will take you through the technical issues in layman terms, as well as sharing some of his own IRA experiences. He and Pete will analyze some actual transactions and show you the different ways they could have been done to gain different advantages or results.

Don’t Put Off Learning Something TODAY
that can have such a Major Effect on your Future!

UPCOMING (2) TWO DAY WORKSHOP:

Amassing Tax Free WEALTH
using Self Directed IRAs

Two FULL DAYS with Dyches & Peter – Sat. & Sun. 7-18 & 7-19 at the South SF Conference Center.

For more information about the (2) two day WEALTH BUILDING CONCEPTS USING IRAs workshop / conference which was last taught in the SF Bay area over (6) six years ago, a workshop brochure, lodging info, or to register CLICK HERE

This Class will Sell Out -Don't Delay - PRE-REGISTER TODAY for
Discounted Tuition. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Your Tuition includes a 200+ page Class Manuel which will be for Class Attendees only and not for sale afterwards.

About our Speakers:

dyDYCHES BODDIFORD

Dyches Boddiford grew up on a farm in rural South Georgia, 10 miles from the small town of Sylvania. Though he was not too interested in farming, he took every chance to learn about construction, wiring and plumbing. He had an interest in science from an early age that was recognized and encouraged by several teachers. After graduating from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1973 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Physics and a Masters in Information & Computer Science, Dyches spent some time in Corporate America before buying his first investment property in 1980. By 1991, he began working full time in his real estate investments and in 1992 earned more than he had working for his old employer.

A past president of the Georgia Real Estate Investors Association (GaREIA), Dyches has been a national speaker on the topic of real estate investments and entity strategies for over 20 years. Dyches has remained a full-time real estate investor, and he feels that only by being active in real estate investing can he bring real world experience to his classes and materials.

peterPETER FORTUNATO

Peter is a libertarian and a apitalist. He believes that transactions which you can be proud of result from carefully conceived goals and plans followed by purposeful actions and scrupulous documentation. Upon graduating from high school in 1965, Peter went right into the real estate business. His motivation was his desire to be self-employed. Pete says “Everyone who knew me believed that I was unemployable. They were right. I still am!” Peter was excited about being free to build his business and his future. He attended seminars and read at every opportunity. He sought out and learned from many mentors and benefited from the example and counsel of his father who encouraged him and supported him from the beginning. Pete finished college with a clientele and an investment portfolio. By 1975 his investment income had eliminated his need for fees from clients to fund his lifestyle.

Peter continues to teach and to attend real estate and investment seminars and meetings regularly. He is respected for his clear and patient explanations of investment concepts and transactions.

He has been building, structuring, manipulating and managing investment transactions and portfolios for more than 45 years. Pete currently lives in Tampa, Florida.

This Class will Sell Out -Don't Delay - PRE-REGISTER TODAY for Discounted Tuition. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER



 

June 18, 2015

BAWB Regular Monthly Meeting Thursday 6-18-2015

aNone of us can Change our Yesterdays, But ALL of Us can Change our Tomorrows!

An Evening with Seasoned Investor Dave Wilson

bJoin us as we listen, learn and look back through the eyes of one of fellow BAWB Members and experienced investor; Dave Wilson. Dave has been through numerous up and down cycles, has bought, sold, managed, and invested in properties in multiple states. He will share with us through his discerning eye some of the GOOD and BAD lessons learned from being involved with Real Property that spans many decades.


BAWB Monthly Meeting Thursday May 21st 2015

The Insider's Guide to Attracting Private Money!

bookQ- How much real estate could you buy if money was not a problem?

Imagine your real estate business with an extensive network of private lenders!

Tap into the growing and virtually unlimited capital resource known as private money. Mark Hanf, broker and president of Pacific Private Money, is one of the most successful Bay Area hard money brokers and he shares his secrets for finding private lenders. Mark grew his investor list from zero to several hundred in just a few short years, and he will tell you the simple yet fundamental steps for becoming attractive to people with money to invest.

Now more than ever, people with money are looking to grow their retirement savings and real estate is still the #1 way to achieve above-market growth. Mark's new book "The Insider's Guide to Attracting Private Money", reveals the steps every serious real estate investor should take in order to open the doors to private capital.

Don't Miss this BAWB Meeting – All in Attendance will receive a FREE Copy of Mark's new book: "The Insider's Guide to Attracting Private Money" and he will be available to autograph them.

Mark Hanf - Bio

bawbMark is broker and president of Pacific Private Money Inc., one of the largest hard money loan brokers in the Bay Area. Founded in 2008, Mark took his company from zero to over $100 million in loan originations in just four years. Uncovering the secrets to gaining access to unlimited cash, Mark has attracted more than 500 private investors to his lending practice. Since its inception in 2008, Pacific has funded nearly 1,000 private money loans totaling over $200 million, many of them "fix & flip" loans to Northern California rehabbers and flippers. Known as the "Private Money Guy", Mark is a regular speaker at real estate events throughout the Bay Area.

Mark is author of the Amazon best-seller "The Insider's Guide to Attracting Private Money" and co-host of a weekly 1-hour radio show "The Best of Investing" on the San Francisco Bay Area's 910AM KKSF.

Mark began his career in real estate in 1982. For 25 years Mark was responsible for buying, selling, financing and managing residential and commercial real estate for a closely held company in the Bay Area. He earned a degree in Business Administration with a focus in finance and accounting from Menlo School of Business Administration.

He is an active member of the California Mortgage Association, as well as the American Association of Private Lenders. He has lived and worked his entire life in the Bay Area—a second-generation real estate investor—and has long-standing professional relationships and community affiliations.

 


Thursday April 16th 2015 Regular BAWB Monthly Meeting

GOT CONTRACT?

bAs of the New Year a number of Changes have taken place with the CAR- California Association of Realtors RPA- Residential Purchase Agreement and Disclosures.

The latest version of the CAR Residential Purchase Agreement is a 10-page tangle of paragraphs and cross references. Come sort it out with the help of 40-year veteran real estate broker Cari Lynn Pace. Cari stresses that she did NOT design or have input on the new contract, but as a risk management and litigation advisor she can help us understand it. She will take us through the form's major changes on a powerpoint presentation.

cCari has to know the new form, as her own company Professional Publishing LLC, has offered a competing form for decades before this new one surfaced. Attorneys, agents, landlords, and investors can access individual forms at www.ProPubForms.com

cariCari's background as a speaker and trainer is impressive: She's an author of three real estate books, a past President of the Association of Realtors, Master Instructor with theProfessional Realty Institute, and accredited as an Instructor with the CA Department of Real Estate. She writes for the California Real Estate Law Newsletter and many other publications. Her real enjoyment, however, is as a real estate expert witness in courtroom trials. Cari roots out the bad apples who defraud their clients, and keeps notes. Her most popular book uncovers the top 100 reasons leading to lawsuits. She will bring autographed copies of her book "Don't Shoot Me…I'm Just the Real Estate Agent!" to the meeting.




March 19, 2015

BAWB Regular Monthly Meeting Thursday 3-19-2015

A Two Part Informative Program you Do Not Want to Miss!

PART ONE

aNone of us can Change our Yesterdays, But ALL of Us can Change our Tomorrows!

An Evening with Seasoned Investor Dave Wilson

Join us as we listen, learn and look back through the eyes of one of fellow BAWB Members and experienced investor; Dave Wilson. Dave has been through numerous bup and down cycles, has bought, sold, managed, and invested in properties in multiple states. He will share with us through his discerning eye some of the GOOD and BAD lessons learned from being involved with Real Property that spans many decades.

PART TWO

The Biggest Mistakes Real Estate Investors Make

Hint: Whether you are a seasoned pro or just getting started

You're probably making most of them right now!

Speaker: John T. Reed

Too often we tend to focus on "Offense" versus "Defense" when it comes to making Real Estate Investment decisions. Don't miss this discussion of pertinent issues ALL investors need to be aware of.

This is an evening you do not want to miss as these "pearls of wisdom" from both of our speakers will be wonderful to take in and hear.

reedAbout John T. Reed

John T. Reed is the author of 20 real estate investment books and is the sole writer and publisher of John T. Reed's Real Estate Investor's Monthly newsletter. He has appeared on numerous TV and radio shows, including 60 Minutes and Larry King Live. Reed was a real estate investor for 23 years. He worked as a real estate agent and as a property manager managing office, industrial, farm, and residential properties. Reed holds a bachelors degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point and a master of business administration degree from Harvard Business School.

Here is an interview on real estate investment he gave to the Money Show in San Francisco in August of 2012: http://www.moneyshow.com/video/VideoNetwork/100/8685/A-Private-Equity-Approach-to-Real-Estate/



March UPCOMING FULL DAY WORKSHOP
Saturday March 28th, 2015

SAFE SAILING....

STORM WARNING AHEAD:
What to do and Where YOU should be Investing your Money


Strategies to Navigate these Uncertain Times Ahead

Don't Miss this inaugural workshop Robert Campbell will be teaching in the SF Bay.

Coming Saturday 3-28-2015 to the South SF Conference Center.

A special FULL DAY workshop event that will feature Robert discussing the Data he regularly Views, Interprets, and Analyzes and HOW he has formulated his outlook for the future.

Includes a VERY Special Dynamic strategy / plan that will allow you to successfully navigate the economic storm that lies ahead.

A Letter from Robert Campbell:

Dear Fellow Investors:

These are dangerous and uncertain economic times – and astute Americans are slowly becoming aware that the U.S. economic system has changed. Something just isn't right – and it feels like we may be falling into something big, deep, and unstoppable.

What's the problem?

The U.S. national debt is now $18+ Trillion -- doubling in the last 6 years! – and it's going up by $1 trillion per year. Even worse, unfunded government promises for Social Security, Medicare, and Public Pensions now stand at $100-$200 trillion.

Folks, debts and unfunded promises that can't be paid – won't be paid. Step one is understanding what the problem is. The next step is to devise an intelligent strategy for addressing it.

We all went through the 2006-2008 financial collapse and know how badly it ended. The average American's net worth is down 30% since 2007 – even after a 3 year rebound in real estate prices and a monster bull market in stocks.

It's my view that the next financial downturn will likely be even more devastating than the last. Why? Because nothing has been fixed – and the amount of debt, and derivatives and leverage in the system has increased substantially. We are in the final stages of a broke society– a society that keeps kicking the can down the road to avoid the economic re-set that is looming and will surely come.

If you step back and take an objective look at the situation, you'll find that it's mathematically impossible to come up with an easy way out. Whether we inflate these obligations away - or default on them – either economic scenario can be devastating to your financial well- being if you are not invested for the right outcome. That's why it's critical that you have a plan-of-action to get it right.

What Should the Astute Investor Do?

Where should you be investing your money?

That's why I'm giving this seminar.

For a FULL DAY, I'm putting on this event that will show you how to survive financially from what's coming. You learn how to strategically move your money into the right Asset Classes at the right time – to make money instead of losing it when the U.S. economy and its markets break down again.

Here are a few of the things you'll learn at this workshop event:

    1. The current state of the U.S. housing markets – and why it may be poised for another 2006-2010 collapse.
    2. Why the economy has to experience another Great Depression before it can get better – and how to avoid becoming a victim.
    3. What the problem is – and the futility of worrying about it or trying to "fix" it.
    4. Why your vote – and the politicians you elect – won't save you – and why you should instead focus on saving yourself.
    5. Why the U.S. is currently like a car speeding 100 MPH heading toward a brick wall.
    6. A proven strategy to correctly prepare for what's happening, as it's happening – without any personal bias as to whether we'll experience

      Inflation, Deflation, Stagflation or even borderline Hyper-Inflation.
    7. The three laws of investment success – and why your future prosperity will revolve around being flexible, open-minded, and a willingness to do what the key asset markets are telling you to do. Learn HOW to Protect yourself from being battered before the BIG Storm hits.

PLUS a Special BONUS DISCUSSION on Creative Techniques by seasoned Author, Educator, Investor; Michael Morrongiello on How to create Cash Flow with expensive NorCal properties.

  • We are often told that SF Bay Area properties will not Cash Flow... or it's hard to make the make them cash flow

  • Learn a few techniques that will allow you to acquire properties here in California and create Cash Flow with low risk.

  • Why these strategies may be the perfect "Antidote" for these uncertain times looming ahead.

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Should you attend this seminar?

I'm well aware that there is a great temptation to do nothing and hope that "Maybe it won't be so bad – and maybe I can live with it." This will undoubtedly be the prevailing view of most people – that the crash will be "tolerable." But the question is whether you want to make a pre-emptive effort to create a life that is far better than tolerable – and possibly even improved – while the opportunity for doing so still exists.

ENROLL TODAY and learn how to protect yourself from being battered before the big storm hits.

I call this plan "The Best Investment Strategy I've Seen in 30 Years" – and in my mind it's the best possible plan you can execute relative to the risks going forward.

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We have limited space for this event. This Workshop Will SELL OUT..

Don't WaitPRE-REGISTER TODAY!

LOCATION:

The South San Francisco Conference Center
255 S. Airport Blvd, S. San Francisco, CA 94080

TIME:

Registration begins at 7:30 Am and the class will promptly start at 9:00 Am and go until 4:30 Pm

COST:

Take Advantage of the Discounted Tuition –
BUT ONLY if you PRE-Register.

IF Pre-Registered by Midnight Monday 3-23-15

$245.00* per person – PRE-Registered

$225.00* per person – PRE-Registered and IF a BAWB member in good standing.

$275.00* per person after PRE-Registration Expires!

*a small event brite registration fee will additionally apply

ALL Attendees will receive:

1. FREE 1 Year Subscription to The Campbell Real Estate Timing Letter (a $135 value) (if already a subscriber- your subscription will extend an additional year.

2. A FREE 27-page report on The Best Investment Strategy I've Seen in 30 Years – which includes an easy-to-use Excel spreadsheet for tracking the key asset classes you need to focus on (a $145 value).

For more information and to Register please CLICK HERE



BAWB Thursday February 19th, 2015 Meeting 

Is this the Right Time to Buy? Have we really reached the bottom of the Market as other so called experts are saying? Is the worst behind us?  Is stabilization of the Marketplace now upon us as many industry experts are preaching? How long will this so called  Real Estate "recovery" run on for? What is looming over the Horizon? DO NOT MISS THIS MONTHS MEETING!

Start off the New Year Informed "listen and learn from our own industry expert"

janSpeaker: Author of Timing the Real Estate Market, Statistician, & Investor;

Robert Campbell

Topic: 2015 Housing Forecast

What Will Happen & Why

Program Director Note: Robert has spoken at our

Meetings in the past and has been incredibly prescient in accurately predicting California Real Estate Market trends.Don't miss his insight at this months meeting…"

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The Campbell Method: A Proven Timing 
System that Tells You EXACTLY When to Buy 
and Sell Real Estate to Make Maximum Profits! 

Dear Real Estate Investor: 
Imagine for a moment how you would feel if you could predict major turning points in the real estate market.

Suppose somebody handed you a 23-year time-tested system that would tell you ahead of time when property values were going to hit a peak … and then when prices were going to hit bottom years later.

If you could anticipate these kinds of critical real estate events in advance … then not only could you make spectacular profits, but you could protect your money as well. 

Sounds pretty amazing, doesn't it?

Actually, it's not. The real estate market does signal its future intentions if you know where to look. 

Hello. My name is Robert Campbell and I wrote Timing the Real Estate Market to help both professionals and ordinary people make the most money in real estate with the least amount of risk. 

I also have my web site; www.realestatetiming.com Based on a major breakthrough in tracking and predicting real estate trends, my book reveals the real estate timing technique that I call The Campbell Method .

As far as I know, The Campbell Method is the only proven method in the world that shows how to accurately anticipate upcoming changes in your local real estate market.

What this means is that when you read Timing the Real Estate Market , you are going to learn how to make and protect your fortune in real estate in the same way that J. Paul Getty, the Rockefeller's, Warren Buffett, and other super-rich investors made their fortunes: by focusing on WHEN to buy and sell.

It's true. When it comes to making money in real estate, 
nothing beats good timing.

The reason that The Campbell Method is going to change the way you think about how to buy and sell real estate is that I share my truly remarkable discovery of five key real estate indicators. I call them Vital Signs, and they're able to predict the peaks and valleys of real estate cycles with an almost uncanny accuracy. As leading indicators to what's looming on the horizon for real estate prices, these Vital Sign indicators act like windows into the future, giving you advance notice of approaching trend changes from three to six months before they become obvious to the general public.

Author's Note: Timing the Real Estate Market is used at the University of San Diego by Professor Elaine Worzala. The class: Real Estate Investment. "The logic behind these Vital Sign indicators is air-tight," says Professor Worzala. "I'm very impressed, and my students love your book."

Copies of Timing the Real Estate Market Book will be available for purchase and autograph by Robert Campbell at the meeting.



BAWB Monthly Meeting - Thursday January 15th 2015

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HOUSING OUTLOOK for 2015

Predictions from the Experts

cashIt's been quite the past year for Bay Area Housing, we started with a SIZZLE and ended in some areas with a distinct SLOW DOWN. Whether you are a landlord with rentals, involved in operating multi income units, or the buy / sell business you want to have a grasp on what these recently polled experts are saying about the Real Estate Market and Housing for this coming year.

We will cover these and several other issues:

  • cashWhat will happen with Interest Rates?
  • Where are Prices expected to move to?
  • How will affordability affect the marketplace
  • Will the "Sizzling Hot" market continue on?
  • Is now a good time to build New housing
  • Who represents the new home buying demographic
  • What are Rents expected to do…
  • Does Multi -family now make more sense
  • A Wildcard which could greatly affect our marketplace

This is our first meeting of the year, start off the New Year informed and in tune with what the experts are predicting.



Don't Wait – PRE- REGISTER TODAY for the DISCOUNTED Tuition for this FANTASTIC FULL DAY workshop event:

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UPCOMING FULL DAY WORKSHOP- CORTE MADERA, CA

All Day - Sat. January 17th, 2015

Making a million dollars in real estate is no longer an option... instead it's a necessity for surviving and thriving during these crazy economic times! The Good News; with dedication and forethought, this current market is the perfect market to achieve such a goal

This fantastic educational event will focus on Finding deals, raising money, making offers, buying right, selling quickly, and... how to overcome the most common fears or misconceptions that can hold you back from making more money right now. Its for any beginning or seasoned active real estate entrepreneurs. There literally is something for everyone!

Cut your learning curve; learn insider tips to succeed with your Real Estate Investments geared to this specific market

*This Class is constantly updated and revised so the information is relevant.


 



Thursday, December 18th, 2014

Tdhis is our final meeting of the year!

DON'T MISS OUR
"DOING DEALS HOLIDAY GATHERING
"

This is always judged by our attendees to be one of the BEST meetings we have all year.

It's a great way to learn what others are doing, the genesis of their individual transactions, and more importantly where the profit centers are...you'll be amazed at how many different perspectives to doing a deal there are.

dThis also will be a great meeting to get to better know your fellow attendees.

Come join us for a festive time of the year meeting and Holiday cheer in an open forum setting.

You are invited to bring your spouse or a loved one for a night out and to better see what our meetings are all about.

We have several BAWB members tell us their "deal story" which promises to be informative and fun.

dIt's been an incredible year filled with change, tough lessons, and successes.

We hope some of you will share a hard lesson or success from the past year.






November 20th 2014 - This is a Two Part Meeting

Part 1:

Making it BIG with Commercial Properties

  • cornellUnderstanding the different commercial properties asset types and their unique characteristics
  • Site Selection Criteria for Land Versus Existing Commercial Property
  • Determining the HIGHEST and BEST use of a property
  • How to separate the Winners from the Losers...
  • Why Income is so Important
  • What should you look for when considering a commercial property investment
  • Single Tenant Vs Mixed Tenant Mix and what comprises a good mix
  • How is management best handled
  • Understanding and Determining CAP Rate, ROI, IRR, etc.
  • Is the upside potential large enough ?

Thinking about Commercial Property Investments? Location and site selection can often be the KEY to large upside profit potential.

This month we will cover some of the items that you should be aware of when looking at potential commercial properties and their upside potential. These fundamentals also cross over to residential selection as well.

We will cover:

  • Property Location & Market Analysis:
    Learn about Macro Basics
  • Who are you and your capabilities?
  • What are you looking for?
  • Where are you looking?
  • Why are you looking in that location?

Thorough market analysis may involve more than simply looking at MLS, LoopNet or CoStar comps.

Our speaker Robert Hernandez will present some basics from his practical experience in analyzing market locations for various asset types both in the US and internationally. Imagine signing on to Google Earth to start your market analysis.

Topics to be discussed and included will be:

  • Oceans, lakes and rivers- how important are they
  • Public infrastructure
  • Access
  • Topography
  • Big Brother
  • Show me the money!


About the Speaker:

Robert Hernandez is the Founder and President of Private Capital Ventures, Inc. He works with real estate investors and business owners assisting them through challenges as well as maximizing potential property opportunities. He identifies himself as the member of your staff or a trusted professional that you don't need around all the time, but when you do you are glad he is there.

Whether needing a second set of eyes to analyze every aspect of your real estate portfolio or functioning as an interim turnaround manager for your commercial property business operation, Robert applies his skill sets and practical experience to help you successfully achieve near term and long term goals.

Robert has lived in Tiburon, CA since 2003. He obtained his Florida Real Estate license in 1982 to work at the Galleon Resort in Key West, FL during preconstruction sales & marketing. During 15 years working for major hotel and restaurant chains he moved up the management ranks then continued to graduate school and corporate finance and development. While at corporate he underwrote over $6.0 billion of transactions of acquisitions and ground up developments in the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean and Russia. He earned a BS from the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University and an MBA from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University. He has had an active California Real Estate Broker's license since 2003 and active NMLS license since 2010.

Please visit his website at www.1PCVI.com

Part 2:

Booms, Busts and Beyond Revisited...

Take Away Points from the recent Booms, Busts, and Beyond 2 day workshop with Peter Fortunato and John Schaub

There were a number of dynamite topics covered and the 2 days were filled with tremendous insight into the way these two Legends of Real Estate conduct their business along with their fundamentals beliefs.

We will revisit and cover some of the topics addressed during the event. Whether you were there or could not make it - We promise you do not want to miss this…

 

 


October 25th, 2014

DON'T WAIT! REGISTER TODAY FOR THE UPCOMING 2-DAY WORKSHOP:
Sat. 10-25 & Sun. 10-26
(See below for more details)

Booms, Busts & Beyond…

Evolve or Perish

A VERY Special BAWB regular monthly meeting Thursday 10-23 with BOTH Peter Fortunato & John Schaub followed by their 2-day workshop.
(See below for more details.)

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Join Peter & John and attendees from all over the country as they teach this ONE TIME class on the West Coast;

Markets are Transitioning, but the future of the economy is still uncertain.

You can’t predict the future, but you can be ready for it.

Come learn strategies for building cash flow and your estate whether we have inflation, deflation or a meltdown.

Is Capitalism really where it is at?

Peter and John survived, prospered, and helped their students make money with real estate and notes in every market since 1975.

This is a wonderful opportunity to Listen and Learn from two of the best and most creative Real Estate Educators / Instructors around.

Don’t Miss this Meeting; invite a family member, your spouse, loved one, business associate, etc. and bring them along- they will be glad you did.

The BLOCKBUSTER EDUCATIONAL
EVENT OF THE YEAR !

  • Will Dodd-Frank get repealed and if not how can you work around it ?
  • Rumors are flying about ending home mortgage interest deductions and also 1031 Tax Free Exchanging
  • Is the ROTH IRA going to be under attack by our revenue hungry government?

Learn to Evolve or Perish

You cannot continue doing what you've always done. Markets are heating up, the future of the economy is uncertain. You can't predict the future but you can be ready for it. Come learn strategies for building CASH FLOW and your Estate whether we have Inflation, Deflation, or a Meltdown. Peter & John survived, prospered and have helped their students make money with Real Estate in every market since 1975. Join them and successful investors from across the country for this one time California presentation. Get ready for an exciting and profitable future!

When Peter & John get together it is in a word;  DYNAMIC!

When they teach together on the West Coast - its an experience you do not want to miss!

Sat. 10-25 & Sun. 10-26- South San Francisco

Register Early for Discounted Tuition
Do Not Wait -This Class will Sell out!

Where: South San Francisco Conference Center

Cost:
For individual $595.00 or $895.00 for Two Registering Together*

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS Midnight October 15th,2014
$495.00 for an individual and $795.00 for two or more registering together*

*A small Event Brite Registration fee will be due additionally.

NOTE: We have arranged Special lodging prices at the nearby Holiday Inn SFO and Citi Garden Hotel but there are an extremely limited number of rooms. Reserve Early if you need overnight lodging.

Class Times:  9 Am to 5 Pm both days.

GREAT NETWORKING - Also Don't Miss the Networking & Brainstorming Session Saturday Evening after Class

All attendees will receive extensive class workbook containing case studies and documentation of deals.

For more information about the workshop, a brochure or to register CLICK HERE

For additional information and details about this event please CLICK HERE


SEPTEMBER 18, 2014 Meeting

fallRed Hot, Crazy Frenetic Markets Cannot Go On Forever

Fall is coming, Followed by the Holiday Season and Winter Time

Prepare for the CHILL OF THE MARKET

chillInterest rates have moved up and are expected to continue to rise

The Fed and Lenders have made some changes...

Loan Resets are kicking in...

There is continued uncertainty in the Middle East & the Ukraine

The economy continues to sputter along

The DOW and Wall Street have reached new unprecedented heights but are they sustainable?

Congress & the President must read an accord on our how to respond to some of these World threats, our Federal Budget and to continue to fund our Bloated Government Bureaucracy

Municipalities around the country continue to struggle to rein in run away costs

These factors and many more are starting to once again creep into the Marketplace here in the SF Bay Area.

Don't miss this months meeting and insights on how you can safely protect yourself and your investments during this coming Chill.

 


UPCOMING Regular BAWB MONTHLY MEETING

THURS Evening 8-21-2014

Meeting Starts at 7:00 Pm and End Approx. 9:30 Pm

and Follow up FULL DAY WORKSHOP EVENT on

Saturday 8-23-14

Do Not Miss This Months Meeting

and the Tremendous Content Rich

FULL DAY Workshop Class

Don't Wait - Register Today for the Saturday
FULL DAY WORKSHOP

All Day WORKSHOP- Saturday August 23rd, 2014
Corte Madera, CA

Going Rogue with Rehab!
Property Rehabbing Done Right....

maryYour Instructor; Mary Morrongiello

Regardless of whether you are a rental landlord or in the Buy/Sell property business; every one involved in rehabbing houses makes a few mistakes. Sometimes those mistakes are pretty BIG mistakes and can leave you running for the courthouse, heading back to your lender or scrambling for more money, or even heading to the hospital! Whether you're just starting out or seasoned this Full Day class will enlighten you about how to avoid major mistakes that can leave you scrambling. Plans, Permits, Roofs, Foundations, Electric, Plumbing, Flooring, Furnaces, Windows, Painting, Landscaping, Sewers, Septic systems, Design choices, Sources, Materials and Labor, and Pest and Home Inspections, etc. can be just a few of the many ongoing tasks involved in a property renovation project.

About Your Instructor:


Having completed 100+ flip renovations and booked with projects through the end of 2014 Mary began flipping in California in 1998 after moving to the Wine Country from Tampa Bay, FL. She went BROKE in the market decline of 2007 when she got stuck with a Million Dollar + wine country rehab. It has taken her 6+ years to recover but she gets up every day and moves forward; As the Life of a Flipper can be filled with "rags to riches" cycles. She enjoys teaching both the new and experienced property renovator not only What to do or consider doing but also what NOT to Do!

  • houseWho will succeed and who will fail as a property Flipper and more importantly WHY?
  • Summary of the California Micro Markets from our vantage point as of August 2014.

You NEED to be paying attention to this! Working a Territory like Willy Loman (Death of a Salesman)

Our Approach to Finding Deals (to Fix n Flip Only)

  • Agents that work and agents that don't have any power or inventory
  • Kitchen Table Discussions
  • Marketing
  • Short Sales, REO's, Other Distress Sales
  • Building Referral's from Past Projects\

construction

Learn intimately about the PROCESS, the CREW, the DESIGN CHOICES, and the RE-SALE

  • How to Find a Good Contractor (and Vendors)
  • The Critical Steps; Once in Contract what do you need to do PRIOR to COE?
  • What inspections should be done, who to use?
  • Streamlining the process of pulling permits, drafting plans, dealing with bureaucrats, tactics that will save you time and money

Is it a Good Deal?

  • Reasons to Walk Away, Reasons to Run!
  • What should be on site – the day you are "on record"
  • At the end of the first 3 days…what should be on site, how do you determine this, how do you get these items there, what are the range of costs
  • Running the Job Site- (How to work on the Crew…not in it)

photosBefore & After Photos to dissect WHY certain choice drives up the price over your competition.

Once in Contract for Resale with a Buyer- What will you do and Where will you draw the line

Open Questions throughout the day and instructor will stay until the Last Question is Answered

Discounted PRE-Registration Tuition Ends Midnight on August 18th 2014

Tuition COST:
IF Pre- Registered and a BAWB member $159.00 per person
IF Pre- Registered and Non Member $179.00 per person
Cost per person after PRE-Registration ends $220.00 per person

Where:
Best Western Corte Madera Inn,56 Madera Blvd, Corte Madera, CA 94925
# 415-924-1502 for Hotel Direct

Register Online for the August 2014 Workshop

View printable brochure of the Workshop



Thursday July 17th 2014

Topic: "Show me the Money!"

dollarVarious Niche Lenders & Guest Speakers

Regardless of whether you're just starting out, or have lots of experience under your belt, access to quick cash funds is often of paramount importance in being able to negotiate below market transactions. With the right deal structure there is never a shortage of funds available. Visit with us and learn from several Money Experts who will illustrate for you how some creative investor loan products along with "Hard Money" programs can become Easy Money to facilitate your deals.

It's always a new day and age in the ever changing world of Real Estate Finance.

Proper and timely funding is the grease the "squeaky wheel" continues to need in order for properties to continue to be bought and sold, rented and held and for any chance of a long term housing recovery to take hold.
With mortgage lending activities still severely restricted and the availability of funds for both buyers and sellers limited- this month's meeting involves a panel of several different lenders who offer different niche lending programs that address and cater to activities such as:

  • dollarsFixer Upper Loans - both from an institutional lender standpoint and from a private money lending vantage point.
  • First Time and current Home buyers FHA, VA, and Conventional financing programs.
  • What is a QM Mortgage?
  • Do any stated income loan programs even exist anymore?
  • Does Title seasoning of ownership matter?
  • What about the HVCC- Home Valuation Code of Conduit appraisal rules?
  • How has the implementation of Dodd-Frank affected the loan industry?
  • What are the various down payment requirements and qualifying criteria?
  • Investor loan programs for the investor looking both to Purchase and also Refinance Non Owner Occupied Investor properties
  • Short & Long Term Private Money lending
  • Hard Money- Asset based Lending

It's important to be aware of what is out there in the marketplace as it may affect you - regardless of whether you are an investor looking to acquire properties or to pull cash out through refinancing's, or a seller seeking to get cashed out upon the resale of one of your properties.
Join us for what promises to be a very informative meeting.

 


June 19th 2014- BAWB Monthly Meeting

"Paper" Vs Real Estate

A lot of Real Estate Investors have heard about "Notes" or have actually invested in Real Estate Secured "paper" versus the actual ownership of the Real property itself. In many cases that may be a more well suited investment for some versus the actual Real Property. This months meeting will explore some of the commonalities and differences between owning THE PROPERTY versus owning DEBT.

noteWhich is the better investment?

Learn about the 3 Common Problems with owning Real Estate

Who is the Ideal Tenant?

Generating Predictable returns

When is it best to be a lender Vs When to own property?

What is the Equity Equation?

homeThe 3 Primary ways to use "paper"

The one BIG Fallacy about Real Estate secured "paper"

About your Speaker:

Michael Morrongiello is an active investor who specializes in Real Estate & Real Estate "Paper" investments. Widely known as having one of the most knowledgeable & creative minds in the paper business, Michael started creating paper as a result of his own Real Estate investment activities in the early 1980's. He is very active in the Buy/Sell renovation business of properties here in the SF Bay Area.

Michael is the author of; Paper into Cash – The Convertible Currency-the definitive home study course that assists you in structuring seller financed transactions while creating marketable Notes and The Unity of Real Estate and "paper" – a course book that outlines numerous real world in the marketplace transaction scenarios and solutionswhere Real Estate and financing techniques involving "paper" can be effectively used.


May 15, 2014 Meeting

This is a Two (2) Part Meeting:

Part # 1

"Current Legal Issues Affecting Real Estate Investors & Professionals"

Whether you are an active Real Estate Investor or a Real Estate Professional you do not want to miss this month's meeting about HOT Button legal issues you need to be aware of!

Speaker:
Shannon B. Jones, Attorney at Law

jonesWith offices in Danville, San Jose and Sacramento, CA Shannon and her law associates have their pulse on many of the legal aspects involving a wide variety of Real Estate related matters or Transactions. These can vary from transactional assistance and negotiations, litigation, lender or borrower loan assistance, construction and developer help, commercial and residential landlord /tenant issues, to matters involving business entity formation and documentation.

booksWith first hand exposure to numerous transaction matters involving Short sales and REO's, agent, buyer, and seller disclosure issues, current investor and agent trouble areas and other current topics this promises to be a VERY informative meeting. She will cover the following and more;

  • Disclosure Issues what you need to know and WHY
  • Current Issues Concerning the Handling of Short Sales and REOs
  • Current Agent and Investor Trouble Areas
  • New Legal Statutes that have come into play

About Our Speaker:

Shannon B. Jones is the owner and managing partner of Shannon B. Jones Law Group. She has been representing real estate agents and brokers for 23 years. She has an undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Southern California. She is a member of CAR's Strategic Defense Panel. She has published a number of articles and the best selling scalesreal estate book, "A Real Estate Agents Practical Guide to Avoiding Litigation." She also is the owner of Diablo Mediation Services, an organization set up to resolve real estate and business disputes.

She is a shareholder in California Real Estate Legal Alliance ("CRELA"), a company established to represent real estate professionals throughout the State of California that offers real estate advice, coaching, claims prevention, effective and efficient management of claims, risk management, cutting edge industry information, insurance management assistance, as well as other beneficial services.

Please visit her website at www.calrealestatelaw.com.

Part # 2

A Review and Take Away Points from John Schaub's recent Visit to BAWB and some of his workshop discussion points

 


April 17, 2014

Making it BIG on Little Deals...

Spend an evening listening and learning from seasoned investor, educator, and author;
John Schaub

john sThis is a unique and rare opportunity to catch one of the best educators in the business while he is here on the West Coast and SF Bay Area. John authored; "Building Wealth One House at a Time" and has assisted thousands of Real Estate enthusiasts on their path to successful Real Estate Investing. He is a reformed BIG deal guy and will share with us his straight forward Real Estate philosophies which if followed allow most to prosper.

About John Schaub

John Schaub has prospered during three recessions, four tax law changes and interest rates ranging from 6-16% in his 35 years as a real estate investor. His 2005 best-selling book, Building Wealth One House at a Time, assisted more than 80,000 real estate enthusiasts on their way to successful investing. His book Building Wealth Buying Foreclosures is available through Amazon.

John recommends buying better, well-located houses rather than management-intensive properties. He advocates paying off debt, owning properties free and clear, and renting only to long term, high quality tenants.

John buys, sells and manages his own properties, and enjoys providing quality housing at fair prices for working families in his community. He teaches two Building Wealth One House at Time seminars each year where students learn how to identify the best investment property in their town, how to buy it at below-market prices, how to negotiate terms that guarantee a profit and how to manage without working nights or weekends.

John also invests his time helping those who cannot afford to buy a home through conventional sources through his work with Habitat for Humanity and the Fuller Center for Housing. John served for more than 20 years on the board of Sarasota Habitat, 7 years on Habitat's International Board and currently chairs the board of the Fuller Center for Housing International.

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DON'T WAIT - PRE-REGISTER TODAY!

BAWB is also sponsoring a FULL DAY workshop with John Schaub on Saturday April 19th 2014 at the South SF Conference Center.

The BEST of John Schaub
40 Years of Profitable Dealmaking

If there is one class you MUST attend in 2014- THIS IS IT

The very affordable class will offer something for everyone as John will cover (4) four main themes or quadrants involved in successful Real Estate investing.

  • Generating Cash Flow 24/7
  • Negotiating Secrets of a Professional Buyer
  • Buying Distress Notes & Property – a path to follow right now
  • Retirement Investing; How to Retire Sooner, with More

Don't Wait – PRE- Register Early for Discounted Tuition and valuable FREE Bonuses.

For more details about the workshop, a workshop brochure, or to register online or offline please click here.

 


BAWB Thursday March 20th 2014 Meeting

A Two (2) Part Program You Do not want to Miss!

Part # 1 TOPIC:

In Defense of Real Estate Agents

Are they the "Keys" to real estate agentsyour success?

Whether you are BUYING or SELLING investment properties, often maligned as not wanting to work with investors, not understanding investors, and often being a deterrent to investor success; this meeting will dispel some of those myths and why you should strive to have several good Real Estate Agents as part of your team

A few Items that will be covered:

  • How to select a good investor friendly agent
  • How to set up the ground rules for how you want to do business
  • Investor friendly RE Agent skill sets which are important
  • How to leverage the services of a good RE Agent
  • Which RE agents to avoid
  • When to take charge and When to let the agent shine
  • Monetizing for YOUR benefit your agent relationships

Part # 2 TOPIC:

How to Pre-Screen Motivated Sellers

How do you screen motivated sellers to determine their level of motivation and whether a "Deal" is worth pursuing ...

Lear about the simple 12 Step Process or series of questions which will quickly tell you whether you have a motivated seller who is willing to be flexible or not.

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UPCOMING FULL DAY WORKSHOP
Time is Getting Short

DON'T WAIT - PRE-REGISTER RIGHT NOW !

BAWB is also sponsoring a FULL DAY workshop with John Schaub

on Saturday April 19th 2014 at the South SF Conference Center.

The BEST of John Schaub
40 Years of Profitable Dealmaking

If there is one class you MUST attend in 2014- THIS IS IT

Don't miss John Schaub's rare visit to the SF Bay area.

The very affordable class will offer something for everyone as John will cover (4) four main themes or quadrants involved in successful Real Estate investing.

  • Generating Cash Flow 24/7
  • Negotiating Secrets of a Professional Buyer
  • Buying Distress Notes & Property – a path to follow right now
  • Retirement Investing; How to Retire Sooner, with More

Don't Wait – PRE- Register Early for Discounted Tuition and valuable FREE Bonuses.

For more details about the workshop, a workshop brochure, or to register online or offline please click here.

 



BAWB Thursday February 20th, 2014 Meeting 

Is this the Right Time to Buy? Have we really reached the bottom of the Market as other so called experts are saying? Is the worst behind us?  Is stabilization of the Marketplace now upon us as many industry experts are preaching? How long will this so called  Real Estate "recovery" run on for? What is looming over the Horizon? DO NOT MISS THIS MONTHS MEETING!

Start off the New Year Informed "listen and learn from our own industry expert"

janSpeaker: Author of Timing the Real Estate Market, Statistician, & Investor;

Robert Campbell

Topic: 2014 Housing Forecast

What Will Happen & Why

Program Director Note: Robert has spoken at our

Meetings in the past and has been incredibly prescient in accurately predicting California Real Estate Market trends.Don't miss his insight at this months meeting…"

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The Campbell Method: A Proven Timing 
System that Tells You EXACTLY When to Buy 
and Sell Real Estate to Make Maximum Profits! 

Dear Real Estate Investor: 
Imagine for a moment how you would feel if you could predict major turning points in the real estate market.

Suppose somebody handed you a 22-year time-tested system that would tell you ahead of time when property values were going to hit a peak … and then when prices were going to hit bottom years later.

If you could anticipate these kinds of critical real estate events in advance … then not only could you make spectacular profits, but you could protect your money as well. 

Sounds pretty amazing, doesn't it?

Actually, it's not. The real estate market does signal its future intentions if you know where to look. 

Hello. My name is Robert Campbell and I wrote Timing the Real Estate Market to help both professionals and ordinary people make the most money in real estate with the least amount of risk. 

I also have my web site; www.realestatetiming.com Based on a major breakthrough in tracking and predicting real estate trends, my book reveals the real estate timing technique that I call The Campbell Method .

As far as I know, The Campbell Method is the only proven method in the world that shows how to accurately anticipate upcoming changes in your local real estate market.

What this means is that when you read Timing the Real Estate Market , you are going to learn how to make and protect your fortune in real estate in the same way that J. Paul Getty, the Rockefeller's, Warren Buffett, and other super-rich investors made their fortunes: by focusing on WHEN to buy and sell.

It's true. When it comes to making money in real estate, 
nothing beats good timing.

The reason that The Campbell Method is going to change the way you think about how to buy and sell real estate is that I share my truly remarkable discovery of five key real estate indicators. I call them Vital Signs, and they're able to predict the peaks and valleys of real estate cycles with an almost uncanny accuracy. As leading indicators to what's looming on the horizon for real estate prices, these Vital Sign indicators act like windows into the future, giving you advance notice of approaching trend changes from three to six months before they become obvious to the general public.

Author's Note: Timing the Real Estate Market is used at the University of San Diego by Professor Elaine Worzala. The class: Real Estate Investment. "The logic behind these Vital Sign indicators is air-tight," says Professor Worzala. "I'm very impressed, and my students love your book."

Copies of Timing the Real Estate Market Book will be available for purchase and autograph by Robert Campbell at the meeting.


BAWB Monthly Meeting Thursday January 16th, 2014

Its a New Year, a Fresh Start, Where are we at?

2014 State of the Union For The Individual Real Estate Investor

unionWhat is going on around us? 

What issues are we facing...

Where will the opportunities be this year?

What Should you be aware of?

 
Plus -How do we deal with Dodd-Frank

Its here, its restrictive and its frightening

New Harmful Legislation for the Individual Investor you must be aware of...

Don't Miss this Event!

Invite a business associate, friend, family member, or loved one and join us for this insightful and timely discussion to start off the New Year


 

Thursday November 21st, 2013

A TWO (2) PART PROGRAM you do not want to Miss!

PART 1:

ACA- The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)

acaIts Finally Here - What you need to know and how it will affect you

After 3 & 1/2 years - President Obama's Signature Legislation is finally being rolled out. As a Health Care Initiative, its a massive bill and undertaking and represents about 1/6th of our Economy. How will it affect you, your family, loved ones, associates, employees, etc.? Don't miss this opportunity to listen and learn from one of our local Insurance experts about this bill,its requirements and effects.

What you will Learn:

  • Who is eligible?

  • WHO and WHAT is covered?

  • Can I keep my existing Insurer?

  • obamaWhat are some of the various plan offerings?

  • Should I use an agent or go to the Exchange / Marketplace?
    (assuming the web site is operational)

  • What should I expect with my premiums...

  • obamacare

    What are the timelines for registration, implementation, coverage to take effect, etc.

  • What are the Subsidies offered? Subsidies will depend on family size and income.

  • As a Self Employed Business owner how will I fair ?

  • I've heard about the "Donut Hole" but what is it?

  • And So much More...



Speaker:

Rob Kadesh

Bay Area Benefits Insurance Services, Inc.

robAbout Robert:
Robert has been in the insurance business for well over 20 years and is President of BAB - Bay Area Benefits Insurance Services, Inc. His firm specializes is Medical and Dental insurance for groups of 1-100 as well as hundreds of individuals and families. BAB insures over 500 California Companies. Robert lives in Danville, CA with his wife and 3 daughters and has been on numerous local radio programs and live events throughout the Bay Area speaking about the Affordable Care Act .



 

PART 2:

Learn About
Pre-Manufactured Housing

About the Discussion:

bluJoin Blu Homes and Architect, Mark Schirmer, and discover how Blu Homes can help create added value for your property. Blu's award-winning designs, streamlined building process and strong marketing support for our developer partners is a winning recipe for getting your homes sold easier and more quickly. Mark will present how Blu Homes works with homebuilders, investors, lot owners and developers to construct a home that fits their lifestyle needs—showcasing high-quality finishes, efficient appliances and smart design.

Speaker: Mark Schirmer

markMark Schirmer is a licensed architect with over 16 years of experience and is a Customer Design Architect for Blu Homes. 

bluPrior to joining Blu, he worked for Wong Logan architects in Berkeley, where he managed design team production and construction administration of high-tech green community college buildings.

His diverse work experience also includes working on factory lines and construction.

bluHe also has designed affordable multi-family housing in his work with Pyatok Architects in Oakland, and later worked on early Breeze and Glide houses at Michelle Kaufmann Designs, both designs of which are now owned by Blu Homes.

In his personal time, he enjoys playing cello for his two-year old daughter, traveling with his wife or trail running in the East Bay hills.

 


BONUS DISCUSSION:

How to get around Title Seasoning of Ownership issues

If you are in the business of Buying, Fixing, Selling properties and / or Short Sales. Invariably you have run up against this issue. Learn a technique that allows you to thwart seller and lender imposed property Title Seasoning of Ownership issues.


 

October 17th, 2013

Where Do We Go From Here?

Real Estate markets and Buyer / Seller

Activity move UP and also DOWN

houseTrends Develop which often can forecast what direction the market may be heading in the Short Term Vs Long Term

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to Listen & Learn from RealtyTrac's own Chief Economist; Jake Adger

He will help us understand how to indentify housing market trends and some of the the various Investment Opportunities that will exist

• What are the current Trends in investor & Cash purchases
• What Trends exist in foreclosure activity and inventories
• Useful Metrics for evaluating markets
• What are the Top markets for Investment (based upon the Data)

Regardless of whether you are a BUY and HOLD property investor or in the business of BUYING/SELLING this promises to be a VERY lively discussion and one you do not want to miss!

Invite your partners, associates, spouse or loved one and gain valuable insight on current market trends.


ABOUT OUR SPEAKER:

jakeJake Adger
Chief Economist, RealtyTrac
house

As chief economist at RealtyTrac, Jake is responsible for analyzing data and trends in the housing market, driving original research directly — and in collaboration with — the research community. Jake also works with the company's product team to provide customers with new products and services that will more easily identify and comprehend various housing market trends and investment opportunities.

Jake brings 11 years of analytics and product management experience to RealtyTrac. His experience spans a diverse group of companies including SuccessFactors, Deloitte Consulting and Ski West. He was most recently a director at SuccessFactors, the leader in cloud business execution software.  At SuccessFactors, Adger was responsible for operations in sales tools and free trials. Adger also led the product team for SuccessFactors' "NEXT Labs" initiative to bring consumer software usability to enterprise software.

Prior to joining SuccessFactors, Jake was a consultant at Deloitte Consulting in San Francisco, Calif., where he advised large high tech clients on sales and marketing operations. He also served as director of operations at Ski West in Park City, Utah, overseeing the company's customer relationship management (CRM) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications.

Jake earned a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business. He earned a bachelor of sciences with a double major in economics and computer science from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn.

BONUS DISCUSSION

Vacant Houses are usually the Best Deals. Obviously no one is living there, and someone would probably like to get rid of the property, especially if they're are making payments on it.

We will cover (6) Six Ways to Find
the Owners of Vacant Houses


BAWB Meeting Thursday September 19th 2013

fallRed Hot, Crazy Frenetic Markets Cannot go on Forever

Fall is coming, followed by the Holiday Season and then Winter Time

The air is getting crisp

Prepare for the CHILL OF THE MARKET...

  • chillInterest rates have significantly moved up

  • Lenders have made some changes

  • There is uncertainty in the Middle East

  • The economy continues to sputter along

  • Congress & the President must reach an accord on the Debt Ceiling to continue to fund our Bloated Government Bureaucracy

  • Municipalities around the county continue to struggle to rein in run away costs


These factors and many more are starting to creep into the Marketplace here in the SF Bay Area.

Don't miss this months BAWB meeting and insights on how you can safely protect yourself and your investments during this coming Chill.

winter

 


BAWB Monthly Meeting -Thursday August 15, 2013

Trust Concepts & Strategies

This meeting will expose you the wonderful world of Trusts

Come learn about Land Trusts, Personal Property Trusts, Title Holding Trusts and other Trust Vehicles that you can use for privacy and profit.

The Legendary Jack Miller once said:

"If there is ever a doubt about HOW to take title to a property- put it into a Trust"

Isn't it time you learn and understand the power of Trusts, Title Holding Trusts, Personal Property Trusts among others?

Well you can by Attending this evenings meeting and the fantastic Upcoming; TRUST STRATEGIES & CONCEPTS 2 day information packed Nuts and Bolts workshop with Dyches Boddiford - Check out the INFO and LINK BELOW for more info and details about this NUTS & BOLTS info packed class.

Trust Strategies and Concepts to be held on Sat. & Sun. 8-17 & 8-18 at the South San Francisco Conference Center.

Tonights speaker is Investor, Educator, and Author; Dyches Boddiford

PLUS Upcoming Workshop
y
ou do not want to miss:
Sat. & Sun. August 17th & 18th

dThis 2 day workshop with Dyches Boddiford and Guests;  will give you a broad understanding of the various types of  Trusts, many of their uses for Real Estate and also other asset types, and also the forms needed to save you time and money in their creation. We highly recommend you bring your tax professional and attorney to the class.

Don't Miss this Fabulous workshop and the Fantastic FREE BONUSES for those who PRE-Register

For more information about the FREE bonuses and the workshop, or to register see below;

 Trust Concepts & Strategies

Land Trusts and Personal Property Trusts Powerful Legal, Tax & Business Strategies for the Savvy Investor

With Author, Investor, Educator; Dyches Boddiford along with guest experts available to answer your questions.

Sat. & Sun. August 17th & 18th

South San Francisco,CA (right near SFO)

Two Full Days of High Quality Real World Education

Whether you have significant assets or just starting, there will be practical strategies presented that you can use that will save you many times the cost of this conference!  

ARE YOU A TARGET?
Take this Test and See for Yourself!

  1. Are you in business?
  2. Do you manage rentals?
  3. Are you a Professional?
  4. Do you live in a nice house?
  5. Do you own any property?
  6. Do you drive a car?
  7. Do you have employees?
  8. Do you invest in the market?

If you answered YES to any of the above, you're a potential target of the Urban Terrorist of the 21st Century; the "contingent fee" lawyer who can tie up your assets for years in legal proceedings.

The Solution?

REDUCE TAXES!
ACHIEVE FINANCIAL PRIVACY!
PROTECT ASSETS!

AVOID PROBATE!
BECOME JUDGEMENT PROOF!

This will be a down-to-earth, nuts and bolts class on Land Trusts and Personal Property Trust.  No, they are not the be-all and end-all entity for asset protection as some teach.  However, they are valuable entities to use in your asset protection plan and to conduct your business affairs.  

We will even have a couple of special guests, including a Trust Attorney to answer questions you may have on the topic and a Title Company representative .  We will be covering in detail the legal and tax aspects of Land Trusts and other kinds of Trusts what they really do for you and what they do not provide.  This will be a reality check!  And we will also discuss how Land Trusts fit into an overall business and investment plan. 

Even if you have been using Trust and Land Trusts for years, this class will be of value since we will also discuss particular clauses that can strengthen your Trust but they should only be used by an informed investor.  And you will be an informed investor after this class. 

We will cover practical, everyday techniques you can use to help bulletproof your assets as well as advanced strategies for use when you are ready.  You will gain insights on methods others can use to separate you from your hard earned dollars and assets, then how to legally protect yourself. 

For Example, just a few of the topics we plan to cover in detail include -

  • Myriad of Uses of the Land Trust & Personal Property Trust
  • Liability issues
  • When a Trust can owe taxes -- Complex & Simple Trusts
  • Grantor & Non-Grantor trusts and why it makes a difference
  • Land Trusts and the Due-on-Sale clause
  • Deeds into Land Trusts
  • The importance of Beneficiary Agreements
  • Trustee and fiduciary issues
  • Title holding trusts for Lease-Options and Land Contracts
  • Trusts used in estate planning
  • and much more!

 


BAWB meeting Thurs. July 18th 2013

The Myths and Misconceptions of Real Estate Investing & Insurance.

  • I have a Policy - Am I Really Protected?
  • What do I need to know when investing in Real Estate and the specific type of Insurance Policy and coverage you might need?
  • Do I have enough coverage...Do I have the right coverage?
  • Coverage and Price-What's the difference?
  • Does my Insurance agent really understand Real Estate investing and how to properly protect me?

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Are you a Landlord with Rentals?, Are you in the Buy & Sell renovation business where people are working on your properties?, perhaps you own properties Titled in a Trust or some other entity type.

There is a TON of misconceptions about the various types of insurance coverage that exist in the marketplace for the Real Estate owner and investor. What covers dyou if an event happens on your property involving; fire, slip and falls, dog bite, on site injuries, wind or storm damage, earthquake, water damage, etc.

Don't find this information out AFTER the fact- be prepared and informed.

Plan on being with us this evening to clear up some of the mystery.

SPEAKER: George Romonsky
"The Insurance Guy"

aAbout our Speaker:

George has been in the Insurance Industry for over 7 years with a background as a real estate broker for over 15 years.

Having invested in real estate over 20 years ago doing fix and flips and buy and holds himself, George realized his properties, investments, and future was not fully protected through his current Farmers Agent when he decided to become an agent.

He realized becoming an Independent Insurance Broker was the best way to provide his clients a variety of products and coverage's through multiple companies. He made his mission the education of insurance to the Real Estate Investor.

fWith George's background as a real estate broker and prior real estate investor he brings a plethora of knowledge when it comes to your real estate investments and making sure that you have the right insurance coverage not just any coverage.

When it comes to insuring your investments, you want the competence and experience that most agents just don't have in regards to investment properties. George wants to make sure that the real estate investor has the knowledge of the products and services that are available to them in order for them to make informed Insurance decisions. When George isn't educating Investors or working in the office he enjoys getting outdoors wake boarding, fishing and spending time with his 19 year old son.



June 20th 2013

cTop 10 Mistakes to Avoid in Real Estate Investing

With the current marketplace in a state of frenzy its easy for the wannabe real estate investor and even a seasoned pro to get caught up in a lot of the surrounding hype.

In real estate, like many facets of life, it can often times be more useful to know what NOT to do than to know what to do. This months meeting will share awith you various patterns of mistakes that most people tend to make as beginners (and even the pros make)

If you are able to stay clear of even some of these mistakes before you invest in your first or next property, then you are way ahead of most investors out there.

Our meetings are always filled with tons of high quality information, Education and discussion that you can take home with you. Stay out of trouble – attend this months event- You'll be glad you did.

bd

 

 

WORKSHOP Sat. June 29th 2013

crush it!

Learn the Secrets of Real Estate Success

Real Estate Investing made Easy, Fun, & Profitable

Earn Your first Million (or more)

Making a Million dollars in Real Estate is no longer and option…instead it's a necessity for surviving and thriving during these crazy economic times!

The Good News; with dedication and forethought, this current market is the perfect market to achieve such a goal.


Thursday May 16th 2013 BAWB Regular Monthly Meeting

You've Got Questions?

We've Got Answers (maybe)

aaOur Real Estate Marketplace is always evolving and constantly changing.

Join us tonight as we have a panel discussion with individuals who are trying to be active in THIS marketplace as they seek feedback and answers to some of their most pressing questions or issues. These issues might include;

  • Time Management issues

  • Effective Marketing for deals

  • Negotiation issues with difficult sellers

  • Overcoming Titlequestion or lien problems

  • Bring Sellers down to reality

  • How to handle the paperwork

  • Legal or Tax issues


This will be an information filled interactive meeting that you simply do not want to miss.


BAWB Monthly Meeting Thursday 4-25-2013

NOTE: Because of a scheduling conflict out our meeting facility this months meeting is on Thursday 4-25-2013 and not the 3rd Thursday of the month!!

A Time to Reboot?

2The Real Estate Marketplace has Heated Up!

There is a TON of Money Chasing Deals

BUT Where are All the Deals?

The Hedge Funds are buying Thousands of Houses

Investors are scrambling to find profitable opportunities

Inventory is Tight

Does Shadow Inventory really exist...

What will be the affect in the marketplace:

  • 3 The Buy / Sell Model – how long will it flourish
  • Are there MLS Opportunities or is this wishful thinking
  • Are Buying at Auctions the way to go?
  • Where and What to Buy
  • What will happen with our Rents and Prices?
  • Are we poised for the Next Big Run up?
  • Will easier financing for Investors return?

Attend this months meeting to get insight and answers to the above and more...


BAWB Thursday March 21, 2013 Meeting 

Technology Makeover

The Top 5 Apps for Real Estate Investors

ipadAre you a smartphone or tablet junkie? If so, there are a ton of great applications for real estate investors that will help you quickly access information right on your smartphone or tablet.

The nice thing about the apps is they're mobile, portable, and easily travel with you while you are out meeting with sellers and looking at houses.

At This months Meeting – we will be showing some of our favorites, with brief demos and screenshots. Some are for smart phones, and some are for any computer.

We'd like to encourage you to share your favorites as well, so we can all benefit.

Learn how using the right Mobile Apps or Programs can:

  • Give you a competitive advantage
  • Allow you to be more flexible
  • Make your business 100% more efficient

iphoneBeing efficient plays a huge part in keeping you and your team motivated and focused, while minimizing frustrations all around.

We've compiled a list of the best mobile applications for Real Estate Investors and narrowed that list down to the Top 5 Apps.

These featured apps allow you to:

  • Help manage your projects and teams
  • Stay on top of new properties as they are listed and price changes
  • Pull comps on site
  • Manage properties on the fly
  • And the coolest real estate app we have ever seen!

Not only will you discover which apps are VERY useful and best, you will get instructions on how to optimize them for your business.

 


BAWB Thursday February 21, 2013 Meeting 

Is this the Right Time to Buy? Have we reached the bottom of the Market as other so called experts are saying? Is the worst behind us?  Is stabilization of the Marketplace now upon us as many industry experts are preaching? DO NOT MISS THIS MONTHS MEETING!

Start off the New Year Informed "listen and learn from our own industry expert"

janSpeaker: Author of Timing the Real Estate Market, Statistician, & Investor; Robert Campbell

Topic: 2013 Housing Forecast -What Will Happen & Why

Program Director Note: Robert has spoken at our

Meetings in the past and has been incredibly prescient in accurately predicting California Real Estate Market trends.Don't miss his insight at this months meeting…"

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The Campbell Method: A Proven Timing 
System that Tells You EXACTLY When to Buy 
and Sell Real Estate to Make Maximum Profits! 

Dear Real Estate Investor: 
Imagine for a moment how you would feel if you could predict major turning points in the real estate market.

Suppose somebody handed you a 21-year time-tested system that would tell you ahead of time when property values were going to hit a peak … and then when prices were going to hit bottom years later.

If you could anticipate these kinds of critical real estate events in advance … then not only could you make spectacular profits, but you could protect your money as well. 

Sounds pretty amazing, doesn't it?

Actually, it's not. The real estate market does signal its future intentions if you know where to look. 

Hello. My name is Robert Campbell and I wrote Timing the Real Estate Market to help both professionals and ordinary people make the most money in real estate with the least amount of risk. 

I also have my web site; www.realestatetiming.com Based on a major breakthrough in tracking and predicting real estate trends, my book reveals the real estate timing technique that I call The Campbell Method .

As far as I know, The Campbell Method is the only proven method in the world that shows how to accurately anticipate upcoming changes in your local real estate market.

What this means is that when you read Timing the Real Estate Market , you are going to learn how to make and protect your fortune in real estate in the same way that J. Paul Getty, the Rockefellers, Warren Buffett, and other super-rich investors made their fortunes: by focusing on WHEN to buy and sell.

It's true. When it comes to making money in real estate, 
nothing beats good timing.

The reason that The Campbell Method is going to change the way you think about how to buy and sell real estate is that I share my truly remarkable discovery of five key real estate indicators. I call them Vital Signs, and they're able to predict the peaks and valleys of real estate cycles with an almost uncanny accuracy. As leading indicators to what's looming on the horizon for real estate prices, these Vital Sign indicators act like windows into the future, giving you advance notice of approaching trend changes from three to six months before they become obvious to the general public.

Author's Note: Timing the Real Estate Market is used at the University of San Diego by Professor Elaine Worzala. The class: Real Estate Investment. "The logic behind these Vital Sign indicators is air-tight," says Professor Worzala. "I'm very impressed, and my students love your book."

Copies of Timing the Real Estate Market Book will be available for purchase and autograph by Robert Campbell at the meeting.

 


 

Upcoming BAWB Sponsored Workshop Saturday January 19th 2013

Become an IRA Dealmaker

Strategies for Tax Free Investing

By Walter Wofford

Learn Insider Information Your Custodian CANNOT & WON'T Tell you about how to deploy IRA's both for your Personal Wealth building & for leveraging other IRA owners Capital.

Custodians go to extremes to avoid being an active advisor. It's not their job!  So how do you learn how to safely and profitably invest your IRA and retirement account funds?

This is a FULL Day chock full of ideas and examples of how to deploy your own funds or the funds of others for safe, profitable win-win transactions that benefit each party. You will be amazed how you can do more and more business in a tax deferred or tax free environment. The deal making examples are tremendous – don't miss out – Register Early.  

Come hear Walter at this All Day Workshop. You will not only receive his recently recorded "Strategies for Tax Free Investing Course" materials but you will hear many examples and ideas not covered in the course.

All attendees will receive a FREE copy of the entire 200+ page course, along with the audio and video sections!  – a $500 value!

A valuable FREE Bonus will be provided to those who Pre-Register by Midnight Tuesday 1-15-2013

Rules of the Road: What you need to know and not what you don't need to know. A real short cut to learning

Dealing with your Custodian: Remember, all transactions are first created in your mind and its your mind not theirs

Inherited IRA's - Learn how to incorporate this powerful Multi-Generational wealth building Stratergy before Congress takes it away.

Personal Property Trusts: Learn 10 Compelling reasons to have this in your backpack! - VERY IMPORTANT

Tons of Real Life- Real Time examples of How Business owners can use these techniques within the realm of their personal business.

Listen to Walter Wofford on WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND by clicking on this link:
https://bawb.info/content/Wofford%20-%20WHY%20ATTEND%20Recording.mp3

More of what will be covered: 

  • Discovering the Big Picture and Learning the Rules of Engagement
  • Top 10 IRA Investment Models Almost Anyone Can Do
  • How To Purchase IRA Owned Rentals For Cash 
  • Need Acquisition Money? Discover How To Borrow From IRAs and Their Owners on Favorable Terms
  • Seller Financing For IRA Purchases
  • Designer Financing For IRAs
  • Graduate to Being a Nobody – Learn How IRAs use Personal Property Trusts and Land Trusts 
  • Options & IRAs – Learn How To Use Options to Super Charge Your IRA Account 
  • Joint Ventures & IRAS -Learn How 2 or more IRAs Join Hands to Share the Workload and Profit 
  • Wraparounds & IRAS

Workshop Tuition Cost:

BAWB Member if Pre- Registered $149.00 per person

Non Member if Pre-Registered $169.00 per person

After Pre-Registration - on a space available basis $179.00 per person
(No FREE Bonus Given)

For more information about the workshop, brochure or to register please CLICK HERE


 

Thursday, December 20th, 2012

Tdhis is our final meeting of the year!

DON'T MISS OUR
"DOING DEALS HOLIDAY GATHERING
"

This is always judged by our attendees to be one of the BEST meetings we have all year.

It's a great way to learn what others are doing, the genesis of their individual transactions, and more importantly where the profit centers are...you'll be amazed at how many different perspectives to doing a deal there are.

dThis also will be a great meeting to get to better know your fellow attendees.

Come join us for a festive time of the year meeting and Holiday cheer in an open forum setting.

You are invited to bring your spouse or a loved one for a night out and to better see what our meetings are all about.

We have several BAWB members tell us their "deal story" which promises to be informative and fun.

dIt's been an incredible year filled with change, tough lessons, and successes.

We hope some of you will share a hard lesson or success from the past year.


 

Thursday November 15th 2012 BAWB Regular Monthly Meeting

Lessons Learn this Year!

It has been quite the year for Real Estate...

 

There have been Ups, Downs, Crazy Economic News, REO's, More Short Sales, Foreclosures, Legal Settlements, new Legal Statutes, discussion and talk about Market Stabilization, and so forth

We have a panel of local investors visiting with us at our meeting who will discuss some of the Lessons they have learned this past year while providing their take away points. It's a VERY valuable information filled meeting you do not want to miss!

Have you ever wondered:

  • Should I buy a home with existing tenants still in it?
  • Does Location always matter- what if it's a Helluva deal?
  • What's the difference between CLTA and ALTA title insurance
  • Is there a better way to travel thru the FHA / VA financing gauntlet?
  • How can I minimize costs and expenses when I BUY and also SELL?
  • Should I go out of State for Cash Flow and bargain properties?
  • What makes my offer stand out versus others?

 Be with us on Thursday 11-15-2012 to listen, learn, and get your own Questions Addressed


BAWB Regular Monthly Meeting Thursday October 18th 2012

From The Subprime Mortgage Fallout to the new California Foreclosure, Bankrupcty,Eviction Legislation known as SB 900;

The Times they are a Changing.

 

Speaker: Spencer Scheer, Attorney at Law, Scheer Law Group, LLP

An Essential Overview of California Real Estate, Foreclosure and Bankruptcy Issues and Trends Facing Secured Creditors and Real Estate Investors.

If you are the Real Estate Business, private lending, have contemplated loans of have made loans, are a Debtor or Creditor this is an insightful meeting about some of the new compliance issues which have come into play. Avoid costly problems and litigation and learn from Attorney Spencer Scheer whose specialty area of practice is creditor representation.

Here is just a sampling of what you will learn

  1. Subprime Fallout: What happened to cause one of the greatest real estate turnarounds in history? Have things changed forever?

  2. Inflation or Deflation in Residential and Commercial Real Estate? Real Estate Trends. What should we expect?

  3. Legal Trends. Should you buy or sell, rent or lease? You need to be aware of the full arsenal of rights available to borrowers and lenders to make intelligent real estate decisions:

    1. Income Property Issues. Preserving the rights to income is as important as the underlying collateral: Assignment of Rents, Receivers and impact of bankruptcy.
    2. Bankruptcy issues.
      • Bankruptcy can be a "win win" for both sides if used properly and a "graveyard" to creditors who don't.
      • "Cram downs" and "lien strips".
    3. Eviction (Lender-borrower and general Landlord- tenant issues).
      • Tenants after foreclosure have enhanced rights under state and federal law. Learn how to spot "phony leases" and avoid scams.
    4. Recent Legislation, including a general review of the California Homeowners Bill of Rights. –"The Mother of all Foreclosure Reform". Many of the bills have passed. Residential foreclosures will never be the same, for now; But that's not all!!

About Spencer Scheer:

Mr. Scheer has received an AV (highest rating) from Martindale-Hubbell and received a designation as a Northern California "Super Lawyer" by the Thompson Reuters group. He is an effective and successful litigator and has handled over 200 jury and non-jury trials in State and Federal courts, focusing on creditor and real estate litigation matters. Mr. Scheer has a reputation as an attorney who provides superior client service and who gets things done. Mr. Scheer has a diverse legal background that allows him to represent and advise SLG lender, mortgage broker, business and investor clients on a wide variety of legal matters, including: consumer and commercial creditor bankruptcy litigation, real estate litigation, note and trust deed review and litigation, TILA rescission claims, commercial and consumer lease review, general contract review and litigation, landlord tenant litigation, title insurance litigation, real estate transaction and lender and broker liability matters.

Mr. Scheer has been a speaker on issues affecting lender/ servicer rights at numerous seminars, and conventions including: California Mortgage Bankers Association, United Trustee's Association, California Credit Union Collectors Council, Marin County Bar Association-Real Property Section, and the Northern California Consumer Bankruptcy Conference.

Mr. Scheer is also a lecturer and speaker for the California State Bar Association and was a panelist at California State Bar Association Annual Real Property Law Section Retreat, Napa, CA, (Subprime Mortgage Fallout-Lender Perspective (2010); a webinar presenter for the State of California Bar Association, Real Property Section, on Real Property Foreclosure: Recent Legislation and & Case Developments (2011); and was a panelist for the State Bar of California at its Annual convention in Long Beach, CA (2011), Real Estate Foreclosure, How to Get it Right.

Mr. Scheer is licensed attorney in the State of California and is a member of the State of California Real Property Law Section, Marin County Bar Association Real Property Law Section, United Trustee's Association (fka California Trustees Association), and the California Credit Union Collectors Counsel.

For More info about Attorney Spencer Scheer, a Biological profile and some of the cases he has been invovled in click here


BAWB Regular Monthly Meeting
Thursday September 20th 2012

Listen and Learn From the
Master Dealmaker himself Peter Fortunato


This is one meeting you MUST attend!

There are certain fundamental negotiating and investment techniques that are universal regardless of your location.

This month's featured speaker is Peter Fortunato. Nationally  known as an expert in using Real Estate creatively coupled with "paper" to formulate profitable Real Estate Transactions for the buyer, seller, and investor.

Learn how to create profitable Transactions, Income and Wealth- often without cash, credit, or extensive connections.

Discover negotiating techniques and paperwork which make the numbers work and allow for deals to happen.

Visit with us and learn from one of the Masters on how to "Construct" Deals. Hear Pete's clear, patient explanations, and practical insights. Peter rarely visits the Bay area and You Do NOT want to miss this month's meeting. Invite a business partner, associate, friend, and /or loved one, as they will be thankful you did and plan on being with us!

UPCOMING FULL DAY WORKSHOP - Sat 9-22-2012

Learn from the "Master Dealmaker" Himself

Peter Fortunato

This is a class that everyone can benefit from and should attend whether you are a beginning or seasoned Investor. Its a wonderful opportunity to catch Peter live in a rare West Coast SF Bay area visit.

This class is filling fast - Pre-Register early no later than Tuesday 9-18-2012 to get Discounted cost of tuition and a FREE BONUS copy of Jack Miller's timely book;

 "Financial Strategies in Uncertain Times"

Workshop Info:

Peter Fortunato's

Using Skill Sets & Currencies to
Acquire Assets and Generate Income

If your have certain "Skill Sets", are already in business or aspire to be in business – Pete will cover and discuss the use of Inventory, Investments, and Promises as "Currencies" that can be used other than cash in Business building and in Estate building.

Learn how to acquire Assets and Inventory which can be resold to generate ordinary income and fund your lifestyle.

And

Learn how to acquire Investments which can be held for the production of Portfolio, Passive, and / or Tax advantaged Long Term Capital Gain Income to fund your lifestyle.

This will be quite the valuable day for everyone! As always Pete requests you Challenge him, Ask Questions, and Offer Suggestions and Alternatives.

For more information about the workshop, or to register, go to the following link;

https://www.bawb.info/workshop/


BAWB Regular Monthly Meeting Thursday August 16th 2012

A (2) Two Part Program you do not want to Miss!

Part One

One of the BEST way to find Deals
in Today's Current Market

Regardless of whether you are in the Buy & Sell Business or are looking for long term Buy and Hold rentals-   with available inventory VERY tight…and investors competing with owner user would be homeowners – its getting tougher to find below market deals that one can make money with.

We will share with you one the Best Way to find Deals in Today's market and it may not be what you think.

Speaker; Author, Investor, Educator;

Michael Morrongiello 

 

 

About Michael Morrongiello

Michael Morrongiello is an active investor and "paper practitioner" who for over 25 years has specialized in Real Estate & Real Estate "Paper" investments. He has bought, sold, or held for investment; multiple properties in several states and thousands of Real Estate secured Mortgages securing all types of residential properties, apartments, mobile home parks, office buildings, development land, businesses, and commercial property, in every state in the Union from Alaska to Hawaii and Florida to California.

 

Part 2

Creating Marketable Title & Its Importance to the Investor

 

21 Reasons to Buy Title Insurance

Why the Savvy Property Investor Should Buy a Purchase Binder

Deal Stoppers – Issues on Title that Must be Cleared to Transfer

  • What if you use an entity to buy or sell? (Trust, Corporation, LLC)
  • How does construction or remodeling affect title?
  • Is Marital status important to buy or sell important?
  • What if parties are deceased who have legal title…
  • What happens if a buyer or seller is in Bankruptcy?

Speaker: Peggy Lickert

AVP, Fidelity National Title

 

 

About Peggy

Peggy has been providing service to Real Estate and Lending professionals since 2002. Peggy strives to find new ways to best service her clients, while complying with the Department of Insurance rules. The best way she knows to do that is to research and be knowledgeable about industry changes, practices and trends affecting title and escrow, and to be available. A few years ago, she began to develop a particular interest in the default servicing sector and spent a year developing knowledge and relation­ships in that part of the business. Whether it is working directly with Realtors, Lenders, Investors or managing a large servicer relationship, Peggy is diligent, conducts business with integrity and is a resourceful problem solver and a creative thinker.

 


Thursday July 19th 2012

Foreclosure Market Update

Sean O'Toole, Founder / CEO of Foreclosure Radar

Prior to launching ForeclosureRadar, Sean successfully purchased and flipped more than 150 residential and commercial foreclosures. Leveraging 15 years in the software industry, Sean used technology as a key competitive advantage to build his successful real estate investment track record. Sean has always thrived in startup environments, and as such, became a key contributor at Xing Technology (acquired by Real Networks), ISI/GlobalCenter (acquired by Global Crossing), and Icarian, Inc.(acquired by Workstream, Inc.). With his extensive experience in computers, software development, and business processes, Sean moved easily into VP and Director level positions in engineering, product management, sales, marketing and operations. Sean also served as President of the OpenMPEG Consortium, which brought together 32 companies to define industry standards for video on personal computers.

For more information about Foreclosure Radar go the following link: http://www.foreclosureradar.com/about


Peter Fortunato workshop event in September 2012


 

All

Meetings in 2012 will be held on the THIRD THURSDAY of the month.

Our General Monthly Meeting, featuring top-notch national and local entrepreneurs and educators, is held the THIRD THURSDAY of each month at 7:30pm.

Location


Our Roundtable Discussion is hosted monthly by a featured monitor and begins at 7:00pm, prior to the General Monthly Meeting.

At 7:30pm, the Property Pitch Session begins. Whether you're an agent, investor, or property seller, this session provides an opportunity to present your property and listings to a demographically perfect audience.

Guest speakers discuss topics to assist investors in acquiring Real Estate often with little or no money down. Future meeting topics include:

  • Getting started
  • Finding money
  • Qualifying buyers
  • Buying & Selling in strong & weak markets
  • Buying and Selling "paper"
  • Asset Protection
  • Saving Taxes
  • Creative Financing
  • Hassle-free Landlording
  • Mobile Homes
  • Rehabbing & Fixers
  • Creating Income
  • Wholesaling vs. Retailing Property
  • 1031 Tax Deferred Property Exchanges
  • Working with brokers
  • Lease/Options
  • Foreclosures
  • Asset & Wealth Accumulation

 

 


June 21st 2012 Meeting

The California
Great Depression of 2012

SPEAKER: Stephen Frank

Don't miss this insightful discussion about many of the woes our Great once "Golden State" faces and thoughts for remedy.

You will learn about:

  • Our Stagering State Government deficit and debt
  • The upcoming Government Pension System Collapse
  • The Detrimental Affects on local government (hence Real Estate property values)
  • What are the real Reasons for our State's Problems
  • Do we have any real Solutions?

Who is Stephen Frank?

He is a long time political activist Human Rights Activist (Freedom is a human right) (Foodie-devotee to The Food Network)

  • Born December 2, 1946 in The Bronx, New York
  • Graduated from Los Angeles HS and LA City College
  • Served in Viet Nam, First Infantry Division
  • Received my B.S. from the University of Redlands
  • Married for 39 years to my wife Leslie , an educator.
  • Has two daughters, Emily 32, a graduate from UC Davis Law School and Amy 32, received her MBA from Pepperdine. And a grand daughter
  • Publisher California Political News and Views (capoliticalnews.com)
  • Guest 3-5 times per week on various talk radio programs, including segments on KSFO, San Francisco, Brian Sussman show every Monday at 7:05am.

He has worked with numerous Charity Groups, along with D.C. based organizations from Americans for Tax Reform, NRA, and many of the supporting groups of CPAC

Upcoming Peter Fortunato
FULL DAY Workshop you don't want to miss!

Pre-Register early to get Discounted tuition and a FREE BONUS copy of Jack Miller timely book; "Financial Strategies in Uncertain Times"

Workshop Info:

Using Skill Sets & Currencies to Acquire Assets and Generate Income

If your have certain "Skill Sets", are already in business or aspire to be in business – Pete will cover and discuss the use of Inventory, Investments, and Promises as "Currencies" that can be used other than cash in Business building and in Estate building.

Learn how to acquire Assets and Inventory which can be resold to generate ordinary income and fund your lifestyle.

And

Learn how to acquire Investments which can be held for the production of Portfolio, Passive, and / or Tax advantaged Long Term Capital Gain Income to fund your lifestyle.

Some of the Topics Covered:

  • Promises for Property
  • Income for Use
  • Services for Property
  • Growth for Income
  • Management for Growth
  • Better Security for Better Terms
  • Toys for Property
  • Property for Property
  • Amortization for Cash Flow
  • Fixing for Profit
  • Income for Yield
  • Property for Debt Relief
  • Modifications for Property
  • Management for Income
  • Options for Down Payments

This will be quite the valuable day! As always Pete requests you Challenge him, Ask Questions, and Offer Suggestions and Alternatives.

Don't Wait – Pre- Register Today!

 


 

BAWB Regular Monthly Meeting Thursday May 17th 2012
A Two (2) Part Program

Part 1 - "Call me When you Find a GOOD Deal"

We've all heard this statement in the past... What does it really mean?

Learn about the "ART" of the deal and Why that is so crucial in this frenzied market to your success

Deal Structuring Tips and Tricks by Michael Morrongiello

Part 2 - Selling For Top Dollar in Today's Market

Do you Want to sell Your Properties Quickly and for Top Dollar?

Attend this months meeting to learn insider secrets about how to properly prepare your home for resale.

With the demand for Qualified Retail buyers intense and buyers becoming VERY picky you need to bring your property to the market so that it stands out from competing inventory.

Highlight your property strengths, downplay its weaknesses and appeal to the greatest possible pool of prospective buyers with these Selling & Staging tips.

Get your house looking its best and ready for sale within days. Learn Seamless and economical orchestration of all the small and large details such as landscaping, touch up, plumbing,electrical, gutter cleaning, clutter removal and organizing, window washing, pressure washing, painting, storage,interior design and yes STAGING are some of the services that will allow you to sell your house fast and for the highest price.

  • Creating a marketing plan for your property
  • What are the most crucial days from a marketing standpoint
  • What Technologies & Tools can assist you in marketing your property
  • Photographic image tips and traps ...
  • What Glue makes your deals stick
  • Why Staging?
  • Benefits of Staging- When & Where to Stage?
  • What is the Value / Cost proposition
  • Partnering with a Staging Firm
  • Plenty of Q&A

About Yami Arvelo

Yami Arvelo, founder and designer of MOONES, Inc & MOONEShome, has a keen eye and over 20 years of experience in redesigning spaces, reinventing them and making them uniquely her own. She has renovated and facilitated sales of numerous residential properties in the San Francisco Bay Area from Tiburon to Silicon Valley. With equal parts style and vision, Yami is an interior designer with a strong team of builder contractors and handy man. Whether you are renting an apartment or living in a mansion, MOONES wants to help you create a space filled with pure style and luxury

... a place that will inspire you!

Yami's work has been featured on INTERIOR DESIGN, DWELL, Modern Conteporary Furniture & Home Decorating, Home & Design, Design Journal and Seattle Life & Style publications to name just a few. To date, she has remodeled and staged more than one hundred high end homes and apartments in San Francisco and Marin counties. She has also designed and produced eco-friendly custom lighting for Caesars Palace Hotel Las Vegas, Yoshi's San Francisco, and private residences in Vancouver, Canada and Oahu, Hawaii.

She has revamped, remodeled and staged properties for a top Napa wine producer, Silicon Valley software developers, San Francisco Bay Area real estate brokers, developers/investors, international art collectors, and local artists. She is one of the most successful and devoted all-in-one designer and "turn-key-real estate solutions" providers in the Bay Area. Her work has gained recognition for Excellence in the ADEX 2005.

With her broad design background and international upbringing, Yami brings comfort, timeless style and value to each and every project she works on. Ms Arvelo's experience servicing international clients via innovation and stellar creative comes from her days at Contempo Design in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Her extensive travels to Asia, Latin/North America, and Europe has influenced her metropolitan style and personal elan.

 


 

 

moneyShow Me the Money! - 2012

Thursday April 19th 2012

Its a new day and age in the world of Real Estate Finance.

Proper and timely funding is the grease the "squeaky wheel" continues to need in order for properties to continue to be bought and sold and for any chance of a housing recovery to take hold.

With mortgage lending activities severely restricted and the availabiltiy of funds for both buyers and sellers limited- this months meeting involves a panel of several different lenders who offer different niche lending programs that cater to activities such as:

* Fixer Upper Loans - both from an institiutional lender standpoint and from a private money lending vantage point.

* First Time and current Home buyers FHA, VA, and Conventional financing programs.

Does Title seasoning of ownership matter?

What about the HVCC- Home Valuation Code of Condut appraisal rules?

What are the various down payment and qualifying criteria?

* Investor loan programs for the investor looking for both Purchase and also Refinance Non Owner Occupied Investor properties

*dollar Short & Long Term Private Money lending

* Hard Money- Asset based Lending

Its important to be aware of what is out there in the marketplace as it may affect you - regardless of whether you are an investor looking to acquire properties or to pull cash out through refinancings, or a seller seeking to get cashed out upon the resale of one of your properties.

Join us for what promises to be a very informative meeting.


Due Diligence for Real Estate Investors

Learn how to do your due diligence before you jump into a deal or a joint venture.

Reggie Lal will show you how to analyze the numbers of a real estate deal to see if it is worth your time! Utilizing Reggie's iron-clad Deal Analysis Template, you will learn how to analyze all the possible numbers on a deal to decide if it makes sense. He will also list resources and advice for doing your own due diligence on people, deal structuring, joint ventures and organizations as well.

Speaker: Investor, Educator, Realtor, Lender; Reggie Lal

Discussion will touch these and other issues:

  • Property Inspection
  • Running the numbers
  • Deal Structuring
  • Securing the deal
  • Working with partners
  • Using the Proper paperwork

FULL DAY WORKSHOP

Sat. 3-17-2012
South San Francisco Conference Center

Buying & Selling Strategies for these Chaotic Times!



Many Investors are making a small fortune in your backyard using some powerful marketing & investing techniques that will be taught at this event.

  • Create Long Term Wealth RIGHT NOW rather than Swapping Hours for Dollars
  • Learn to Create your own Personal Economy with Cash Flow and Chunks of Cash
  • Learn from Reggie Lal & Michael Morrongiello as they teach you various strategies to keep you on the cutting edge for this distress market and to keep you out of harms way.
  • No Fluff or Theory - Actual techniques being used in this marketplace by these active investors to make deals happen.
  • A Content Rich Event with High Quality Education & Discussion
  • Great Networking


Discounted Tuition ONLY if you PRE-Register!

For more information about this Content Rich Workshop Event or to PRE-Register go to this link;

http://www.bethesmartinvestor.com/Public/Events/Buying-SellingStrategies/index.cfm

IMPORTANT NOTE:
BAWB members can get the Member discount by using coupon code: BAWB2012

 


BAWB Monthly Meeting Thursday February 16th 2012 

GOOD FLIP...BAD FLIP


Speaker; 
Mary Morrongiello
Investor, Rehab Project Manager, Design Consultant

If you in the Buy / Sell Business or you upgrade and renovate properties to enhance their value you don't want to miss this meeting and the discussion involving the tips, tricks, and traps that one needs to be aware of when involved in renovation projects.

About Mary:

Mary Morrongiello has renovated more than 70 homes. She has worked on projects that required as little as $5,000 in renovation work to projects costing as much as $800,000 to get to "market ready" and among all of the destruction, decision making and restoration many , many lessons have been learned. Continue to Kick off 2012 with what will be the most candid, hard hitting, brutal presentation of the year! You do not want to miss this speaker as she's got information you need... delivered in an entertaining manner.


Among a few of the Topics to be discussed:
  • How to quickly know if "The deal makes sense"…
  • Common sense fixes that most idiots over look
  • Talking yourself into a Bad deal (How and why we do this)
  • Mistakes made in 2011 (never to be repeated)
     

BAWB Thursday January 19th 2012 Meeting 

Say Good Riddance to 2011! 
Out with the OLD and in with the NEW YEAR...

Is this the Right Time to Buy? Have we reached the bottom of the Market as other so called experts are saying? Is stabilization of the Marketplace near?

The January Meeting will be held in San Francisco at:

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway
1500 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 441-4000- Hotel Direct #

Start off the New Year Informed "listen and learn from our own industry expert"

janSpeaker: Author of Timing the Real Estate Market, Statistician, & Investor; Robert Campbell

Topic: 2012 Housing Forecast -What Will Happen & Why

Program Director Note: Robert has spoken at our

Meetings in the past and has been incredibly prescient in accurately predicting California Real Estate Market trends.Don't miss his insight at this months meeting…"

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The Campbell Method: A Proven Timing 
System that Tells You EXACTLY When to Buy 
and Sell Real Estate to Make Maximum Profits! 

Dear Real Estate Investor: 
Imagine for a moment how you would feel if you could predict major turning points in the real estate market.

Suppose somebody handed you a 21-year time-tested system that would tell you ahead of time when property values were going to hit a peak … and then when prices were going to hit bottom years later.

If you could anticipate these kinds of critical real estate events in advance … then not only could you make spectacular profits, but you could protect your money as well. 

Sounds pretty amazing, doesn't it?

Actually, it's not. The real estate market does signal its future intentions if you know where to look. 

Hello. My name is Robert Campbell and I wrote Timing the Real Estate Market to help both professionals and ordinary people make the most money in real estate with the least amount of risk. 

I also have my web site; www.realestatetiming.com Based on a major breakthrough in tracking and predicting real estate trends, my book reveals the real estate timing technique that I call The Campbell Method .

As far as I know, The Campbell Method is the only proven method in the world that shows how to accurately anticipate upcoming changes in your local real estate market.

What this means is that when you read Timing the Real Estate Market , you are going to learn how to make and protect your fortune in real estate in the same way that J. Paul Getty, the Rockefellers, Warren Buffett, and other super-rich investors made their fortunes: by focusing on WHEN to buy and sell.

It's true. When it comes to making money in real estate, 
nothing beats good timing.

The reason that The Campbell Method is going to change the way you think about how to buy and sell real estate is that I share my truly remarkable discovery of five key real estate indicators. I call them Vital Signs, and they're able to predict the peaks and valleys of real estate cycles with an almost uncanny accuracy. As leading indicators to what's looming on the horizon for real estate prices, these Vital Sign indicators act like windows into the future, giving you advance notice of approaching trend changes from three to six months before they become obvious to the general public.

Author's Note: Timing the Real Estate Market is used at the University of San Diego by Professor Elaine Worzala. The class: Real Estate Investment. "The logic behind these Vital Sign indicators is air-tight," says Professor Worzala. "I'm very impressed, and my students love your book."

Copies of Timing the Real Estate Market will be available for purchase and autograph by Robert Campbell at the meeting.

 


Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Tdhis is our final meeting of the year!

DON'T MISS OUR
"DOING DEALS HOLIDAY GATHERING
"

This is always judged by our attendees to be one of the BEST meetings we have all year.

It's a great way to learn what others are doing, the genesis of their individual transactions, and more importantly where the profit centers are...you'll be amazed at how many different perspectives to doing a deal there are.

dThis also will be a great meeting to get to better know your fellow attendees.

Come join us for a festive time of the year meeting and Holiday cheer in an open forum setting.

You are invited to bring your spouse or a loved one for a night out and to better see what our meetings are all about.

We have several BAWB members tell us their "deal story" which promises to be informative and fun.

dIt's been an incredible year filled with change, tough lessons, and successes.

We hope some of you will share a hard lesson or success from the past year.

 

 

 

 


 

November 17th BAWB Meeting- A (2) Two Part Informative Program you simply do not want to miss!


Part 1:

Doing Real Estate Right

Making Big Money Close to Home in Good Markets or Bad

Speaker: Local Investor; Richard Kelly

  • How to find high-profit deals within 30-minutes of your home
  • How to find and buy from prospects with lots of equity
  • How to make offers that will make you big money
  • Negotiation techniques that will supercharge your deal
  • How to find seller financing here in the Bay Area
  • Step-by-step case studies of actual local deals

novRichard Kelly is an investor who has grown his real estate business in his back yard -- right here in the Bay Area. His focus is doing real estate right: keeping it simple and profitable in good times and bad. His presentation will outline how he finds and signs deals, and offer a step-by-step look case studies of his actual deals, revealing how he did it, and how you can, too!

Richard Kelly has been a full-time real estate investor for the past six years. Before switching into investment, Mr. Kelly worked was a journalist for 12 years. He has a BA in Economics and an MBA in Finance. A Canadian, he has called the Bay Area home for the past 15 years.

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Part 2:

The 10 Point Housing Recovery Plan!


Hey, Washington are you listening?

With Housing still struggling across the country and here in the immediate Bay Area our speaker will share his poignant thoughts on effective policy changes which if implemented could jump start a stabilization of this vicious downward spiraling housing market.

Here are a few:

- Repeal the over reaching Dodd- Frank Financial Services Regulation Bill

- Bring back accelerated method Depreciation to encourage Real Estate ownership
  and to soak up some of this excess  inventory

- Lift the $25,000.00 limitation or ceiling on passive losses

To learn and hear about the rest - be sure to visit with us!

 


October 20th 2011 - A Two Part Program

Part One -

Techonology Talk for Real Estate Agents & Investors

Whether your an investor or agent - Learn how to be more efficient in running your business, getting back to clients, customers, making offers, and handing day to day tasks and followup. Don't miss this insight. 

Speaker; Investor Ford Chiang

A few topics to be covered:

  1. Creative uses of Technology for small businesses

  2. Digital signatures so you can sign anywhere

  3. Telecommunications tools to stay connected

  4. Into the cloud - files online, synchronization, aggregation

  5. Social Networking- easy updating and finding friends a little easier

  6. Making Craigslist a little better

  7. Tracking expenses and accounts all in one place


fordAbout our Speaker:

Ford Chiang graduated from the University of California with a degree in Economics in 1999 but had a thirst for technology. He spent the next 7 years working in the IT industry in various positions from technical support to systems administration. At the turn of 2008 he quit a secure job at University of Calfornia because he saw great opportunities in the real estate market. Since then he has applied his technical experience in helping his family build a portfolio of real estate rentals as well as shared his knowledge with others in his field. Ford's personal experience has a heavy emphasis on wireless technology, collaboration and mobile tools.

Part Two -

The Repurchase Market - Looming Danger Ahead

About our Speaker; Mary Fricker
maryMary Fricker is an independent journalist living in Sebastopol who has retired after 20 years as a business reporter for The Santa Rosa (Calif.) Press Democrat, including many years covering the real estate beat. In 2010 she was awarded the McGill Medal for Journalistic Courage from the University of Georgia for her work with the Chauncey Bailey Project in Oakland, Calif. (www.chaunceybaileyproject.org). Among her awards are three Investigative Reporters & Editors awards, the UCLA Gerald Loeb Award, the George Polk award, several New York Times Company Chairman's Awards, the National Headliner Award and an Associated Press award for best business reporting. She was co-author of the New York Times best-selling book "Inside Job - The Looting of America's Savings and Loans" published by McGraw-Hill (1989) and HarperCollins (1990).

A Bad Rap for the Mortgage & Real Estate Industry's?

The real estate and mortgage industry has gotten a bad rap, as the cause of the financial crisis of 2007-2008. Yes, there were big troubles in real estate and in mortgage lending. But the most fundamental cause of the financial crisis in 2007-2008 was not subprime mortgages, it was the $5-10 trillion repurchase (repo) market, where giant financial institutions used subprime mortgage securities as collateral to get loans. When subprime borrowers began to default, the repo lenders panicked and stopped lending to the banks. That was the credit freeze that caused the crisis in September 2008.

In other words, the crisis was not caused by property owners borrowing too much money, it was caused by giant financial institutions borrowing too much money, much of it on the repurchase market.

Why should you care about this?

Some of the new rules for property transactions are not needed, since fixing mortgages will not prevent the next financial crisis if repo lenders panic over a different kind of collateral (like Greek debt) or hear a false rumor and panic for no reason at all.

To prevent the next financial crisis, we need to settle on reforms for the repurchase market.

Economists have made some suggestions. Visit with us as we talk about them. If nothing is done, expect more turmoil.

 

  


 

September 15th, 2011 BAWB Meeting Date

Speaker;
Author, Investor, Educator; "Fixer Jay" Decima

INVESTING JAY'S WAY
MULTIPLE UNITS (COLONIES)

Don't miss this rare opportunity to listen and learn from one of the old time masters and his wisdom involving the acquistion and management of small multi unit rentals. Make it out to this event and invite an associate, friend, family member, or loved one- they will be glad you did.

Learn About the 12 BENEFITS:

 * RECESSION PROOF Property
 * QUICKER CASH FLOW & MORE cash flow
 * VERY LOW RISK
 * IDEAL FAMILY BUSINESS
 * HIGH DEMAND RENTAL UNITS
 * YEAR ROUND INCOME
 * SELLER FINANCING (MOSTLY without Banks)
 * EZ EQUITY LOANS
 * FAST EQUITY BUILDUP
 * FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE
 * SELF EMPLOYMENT
 * Building a WORRY-FREE RETIREMENT

worryfree

 


 

August 18th 2011 Meeting 

WORLD IN CHANGES...

worldWe've got a lot to learn about you too....

The dog days of summer continue on as congress finally got their act together to raise our Nations debt ceiling.However instead of instilling confidence and stability to our economy- we've seen tremendous push back as skittish markets have reacted in a manner that was unthought of.

goldThis is a First - We've never done this type of Meeting format before

Tonights meeting will be a discussion of how folks like yourselves see the Real Estate Investment marketplace.

  • Is stabilization near?
  • Has the Housing market found a firm footing?
  • What is going to happen to Interest Rates?
  • When will the Jobs return?
  • Whats up with consumer confidence...
  • What is the Banks and Asset Managers real game plan to crashsort out this mess?

 Attendees will share from their "perspective" and what Prism they are looking through their outlook about Real Estate and what does it tell them about the here and NOW and the Future.

We will try to make it an interactive event with a "Town Hall" feel to it.

The focus is on current opportunities and what folks feel will be the
ones presenting themselves in the near future.

ADDED BONUS;

Speaker:

Author, Investor, Educator 
Greg Pinneo
will discuss:

"What our Entrepreneurial Focus should be in these uncertain economic times."

gregAbout Greg Pinneo

Gregory Pinneo is a Northwest native and a graduate of the University of Washington. For over 30 years Greg has been a full time real estate entrepreneur and has become a recognized expert in acquisition, finance, negotiation, property management, and the philosophical mindset that makes possibility a reality.

A natural entrepreneur and motivator, Greg gives his audiences a challenge to live a more deliberate life. His message is one of focus and possibility, as well as delivering sound tools to make these possibilities a reality in peoples' lives. His many students and seminar participants remain in touch and look to Greg as mentor and friend.

 


 

BAWB Monthly Meeting -Thursday July 21st 2011

Trust Concepts & Strategies

This meeting will expose you the wonderful world of Trusts

Come learn about Land Trusts, Personal Property Trusts, Title Holding Trusts and other Trust Vehicles that you can use for privacy and profit.

The Legendary Jack Miller once said:

"If there is ever a doubt about HOW to take title to a property- put it into a Trust"

Isn't it time you learn and understand the power of Trusts, Title Holding Trusts, Personal Property Trusts among others?

Well you can by Attending this evenings meeting and the fantastic Upcoming; TRUST STRATEGIES & CONCEPTS 2 day information packed Nuts and Bolts workshop with Dyches Boddiford and Guests. - Check out the link for more info and details about this NUTS & BOLTS info packed class.

Trust Strategies and Concepts to be held on Sat. & Sun. 7-23 & 7-24 at the South San Francisco Conference Center.

Tonights speaker is Investor, Educator, and Author; Dyches Boddiford

PLUS Upcoming Workshop You do not want to Miss
Sat. & Sun. July 23rd & 24th

dThis 2 day workshop with Dyches Boddiford and Guests; including  a Trust Attorney, Title Company representative and others will give you a broad understandning of the various types of  Trusts, many of their uses for Real Estate and also other asset types, and also the forms needed to save you time and money in their creation. We highly recommend you bring your tax professional and attorney to the class.

Don't Miss this Fabulous workshop and the Fantastic FREE BONUSES for those who pre-register

For more information about the FREE bonuses and the workshop, or to register see below;

 

Trust Concepts & Strategies

Land Trusts and Personal Property Trusts Powerful Legal, Tax & Business Strategies for the Savvy Investor

With Author, Investor, Educator; Dyches Boddiford along with several guest experts available to answer your questions.

Sat. & Sun. July 23rd & 24th

South San Francisco,CA (right near SFO)

Two Full Days of High Quality Real World Education

Whether you have significant assets or just starting, there will be practical strategies presented that you can use that will save you many times the cost of this conference!  

ARE YOU A TARGET?
Take this Test and See for Yourself!

  1. Are you in business?
  2. Do you manage rentals?
  3. Are you a Professional?
  4. Do you live in a nice house?
  5. Do you own any property?
  6. Do you drive a car?
  7. Do you have employees?
  8. Do you invest in the market?

If you answered YES to any of the above, you're a potential target of the Urban Terrorist of the 21st Century; the "contingent fee" lawyer who can tie up your assets for years in legal proceedings.

The Solution?

REDUCE TAXES!
ACHIEVE FINANCIAL PRIVACY!
PROTECT ASSETS!

AVOID PROBATE!
BECOME JUDGEMENT PROOF!

This will be a down-to-earth, nuts and bolts class on Land Trusts and Personal Property Trust.  No, they are not the be-all and end-all entity for asset protection as some teach.  However, they are valuable entities to use in your asset protection plan and to conduct your business affairs.  

We will even have a couple of special guests, including a Trust Attorney to answer questions you may have on the topic and a Title Company representative .  We will be covering in detail the legal and tax aspects of Land Trusts and other kinds of Trusts what they really do for you and what they do not provide.  This will be a reality check!  And we will also discuss how Land Trusts fit into an overall business and investment plan. 

Even if you have been using Trust and Land Trusts for years, this class will be of value since we will also discuss particular clauses that can strengthen your Trust”but they should only be used by an informed investor.  And you will be an informed investor after this class. 

We will cover practical, everyday techniques you can use to help bulletproof your assets as well as advanced strategies for use when you are ready.  You will gain insights on methods others can use to separate you from your hard earned dollars and assets, then how to legally protect yourself. 

For Example, just a few of the topics we plan to cover in detail include -

  • Myriad of Uses of the Land Trust & Personal Property Trust
  • Liability issues
  • When a Trust can owe taxes -- Complex & Simple Trusts
  • Grantor & Non-Grantor trusts and why it makes a difference
  • Land Trusts and the Due-on-Sale clause
  • Deeds into Land Trusts
  • The importance of Beneficiary Agreements
  • Trustee and fiduciary issues
  • Title holding trusts for Lease-Options and Land Contracts
  • Trusts used in estate planning
  • and much more!

Click here for the upcoming Workshop details.

 


 

June 16th 2011

juneSecrets to Getting your REO offers Accepted!

REO's (Repossesed Real Estate Properties Owned by Banks) continue to hit the market and many expect this to run on for several more years as the foreclosures continue and an attempt to flush out all aof this distress inventory properties takes place. 

You don't want to miss tonights meeting as we will have (2) two very active REO agents share with us their insider secrets to constructing and presenting your offers to lenders and asset managers and more importantly how to get them accepted!

 

How to Work with an REO Agent

Topics that will be covered:

  • Understanding Current REO / Foreclosure Inventory
  • How Government Legislation Affects the Current Market
  • Predictions and Forecasting for so called Shadow Inventory
  • Who is Buying? and  Who is Selling?
  • Do Short Sales Really Work? Why or Why not?
  • How To Survive and Thrive in Today's Competitive Marketplace
  • Prospering In An Ever Changing Market
  • Investment Concerns in Current Market

tyTy Leon-Guerrero is the Broker/ Owner of the Real Estate office, Team1Realty. Since beginning his Real Estate career in 1994, Ty has successfully sold and closed well over 1500 properties in the Bay Area. As an investor, he has personally bought and sold over 200 properties as rentals, "Fix and Flip" repositioning, and development projects. Currently, Ty is actively involved in all phases of Foreclosure Real Estate and has the knowledge and tools to guide prospective buyers and investors throughout any transaction process.

nAbout Joseph McNulty – MBA and Real Estate Broker
Proven financier, businessman, executive, entrepreneur and Real Estate broker with more than 18 years of diverse experience in the fields of residential mortgage lending, single-family residential sales, single-family home construction, and small business acquisitions. Expertise in marketing and selling distressed properties and all phases of construction projects.

 



BAWB May 19th, 2011 Meeting

This months BAWB meeting is a very informative

Two Part Program You Don't Want to Miss!

Part 1

California Prosperity:
Understanding Today and How to Return Prosperity to the Golden State

Now more than ever, it is vital that our policy responses are guided by the principles that best preserve the essence of America- its entrepreueurial spirit, belief in the dignity of individuals, and vigilant defense of liberty.

  • Measuring and Understanding the State's Economic Performance
  • Providing Incentives and Disincentives...
  • How do Taxes affect Economic Performance in California? 
  • Are we getting real Value-for-Money from Sacramento or is there a better way?
  • Solutions for the Future and a California recovery

jasonSPEAKER:

Jason Clemens, Director of Research for the Pacific Research Institute.

About Jason Clemens:
Jason Clemens is the Director of Research at the San Francisco-based Pacific Research Institute. Prior to joining PRI he held a number of positions at the Canadian-based Fraser Institute over a ten-plus year period. He has an Honors Bachelors Degree of Commerce and a Masters’ Degree in Business Administration from the University of Windsor as well as a Post Baccalaureate Degree in Economics from Simon Fraser University. He has published over 50 major studies on a wide range of topics, including taxation, government spending, labor market regulation, banking, welfare reform, productivity, and entrepreneurship. He has published over 250 shorter articles, which have appeared in such newspapers as The Wall Street Journal, Investors Business Daily, the Washington Post, and a host of U.S., Canadian, and international newspapers. Mr. Clemens has been a guest on numerous radio and television programs across Canada and the United States, including ABC News. He has appeared before committees of both the House of Commons and the Senate in Canada as an expert witness and briefed state legislatures in California. In 2006, he received the coveted Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 award presented by Caldwell Partners as well as an Odyssey Award from the University of Windsor. In 2011, he was awarded (along with his co-authors) the prestigious Sir Antony Fisher International Memorial Award for the best-selling book The Canadian Century.


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PART 2

Adding Value Through Deconstruction!

milaSpeaker: Mila Zelkha, Developer, Associate AIA, Realtor, and owner of 

Mint Condition Homes, LLC Oakland, CA

Mila will share her redevelopment company's unique and innovative approach as they wrestle with the following issues:

  •  Is there a viable alternative to "flipping"?
  •  How can we offer a refreshing and thoughtful design?
  •  How to incorporate Green design materials & Methods
  •  Is there an way to create an Alternative Appraisal Market?
  •  Ways to effect overall market transformation...

 



April 21st BAWB Meeting

Tonight's discussion will be from (3) Three different Local Investors who are Deploying Different Techniques to work our current Marketplace.

It's a Meeting you don't want to Miss!

The Areas to be Covered will Include:

Trustee Sales - Buying Properties right at the Courthouse Steps During Trustee Sale Auctionsnews

  • What is the process- an overview

  • bankWhat properties to Target and Why

  • Can you get Title Insurance?

  • How  Do you fund such purchases

  • Are their Deals to be had?

  • Tips, Tricks, Traps, and Travesties..


WHOLESALE PROPERTIES FOR IMMEDIATE CASH PROFITS

  • aWhat Properties make the most sense

  • How to find the below market deals

  • Types of Marketing to find deals with "Meat on the Bone"

  • What type of closing to orchestrate and expect

  • Making sure your buyer doesn't flake



aBUYING TO SELL OR HOLD WITH CREATIVE TERMS & NON BANK FINANCING

  • Which properties are the best Candidates

  • How to determine value and make your offer

  • Where do the funds come from?

  • How to structure your deal with multiple exit strategies

  • Logistics, Paperwork, Realties of a Sellers Mindset

 



March 17, 2011

Using Private Placement Offerings to Raise Capital

mar2011Speaker: Attorney Bruce E. Methven

Whether the need for capital is for Real Estate investment opportunities, a business concept, invention or startup;

Getting money shouldn't be difficult, but getting the right money at the right time on the right terms is what matters.


At this Meeting – you will hear discussion on:

  • The Two Rules-
    Rule No. 1: Raise money before you need it.
    Rule No. 2: You always need it sooner than you think.
  • What is a syndication?
  • What about Entities…
  • Who is considered an accredited investor today?
  • Common Mistakes to Learn from when trying to raise Capital
  • About Sources of private lenders / investors
  • What type of documentation is require in an offering
  • Learn how to raise money without violating the securities laws.
  • Learn when "finders" can be used to help you raise money.
  • Learn the Pros and Cons of the different federal and California exemptions for raising money.

About our Speaker:

Bruce E. Methven is the principal of Methven & Associates (www.methvenlaw.com) a business‑law firm based in Berkeley.  He graduated from Boalt Hall School of Law
(U.C. Berkeley) in 1980. 

His law firm forms business entities; structures real‑estate deals; handles securities-law work for offerings to investors; reviews contracts, leases and licenses; files trademark applications; advises on real-estate, business and employment law; handles probates, particularly those involving real estate; and represents clients in commercial litigation and arbitration.


February 17th, 2011
headClaude "The Mentor" Diamond

On February 17th, 2011 The Bay Area Wealth Builders Association welcomes back option investor and author Claude "The Mentor" Diamond with his new 2011 Lease Purchase Success System for California Creative Real Estate.
Claude believes in the following,
which he learned from his Mentor Max:

"Why own when you can Control?"
"No more Tenants and Terlits!"
"You make your money, up-front, in every deal."
"Life is too short to drink cheap wine and drive a used Yugo."
"Sales, Marketing and Negotiation are the Million Dollar Skills."

Claude is a fellow California Investor, who for 26 years, has created a wonderful lifestyle working out of his homes thanks to creative real estate. He spends his time in San Diego, California, Winter Park, Colorado, NYC, NY (ya know) and Maui, Hawaii. 

bookClaude will discuss Lease Purchase and
wealth building Strategies including:

*How to profit up-front, every month and at the end of every deal with Lease Purchasing*

*How to create first class notes and generate passive income with options*

*How to consult in Creative Real Estate and generate consistent monthly cash flow*

*How to use his unique Arbitrage Strategy -"Get a contract and get out."*

*Sandwich Leasing-Assignments-Hybrids-Wholesaling and so much more*

*The G.U.T.S.™ Sales-Marketing Success System-Never make a cold call again and qualify the
prospect in 3 minutes!*.

*The State of The State of California: When are we going to get our Sh*t Together?*
Claude is a person committed to improving the quality of peoples' lives through the ancient art of One-on-One Mentoring, just as his mentor did for him.

His motto has always been "Success, One Person at a Time".  

Claude Diamond is the author of the following books:
Lease Purchasing for the 21st Century© 
The Lease Purchase Bible©
The Mentor Teaches Success©
The Mentor Teaches The G.U.T.S.™ Success System©
Consulting, Coaching and Mentoring in Creative Real Estate©
The Mentor and the Success Gauntlet© (coming in 2011)

He is also the publisher of The Lease Purchase Times© newsletter.  
Note: Complimentary subscription for Bay Area Wealth Builders members, go to www.TheLeasePurchaseTimes.com.

gutsClaude and his wife Claudia are the founders of the innovative  Diamond Consulting Group.  He specializes in One-On-One Mentoring and Success Training with his innovative G.U.T.S.™ Success Method.

Claude holds a degree in business and a Juris Doctorate in Law. He addresses investment clubs and corporations around the United States. He speaks at national seminars and conventions on the subjects of Lease Purchasing/Creative Real Estate, The New G.U.T.S.™ Sales System, Personal and Business Achievement and Wealth Creation. He is the creator and producer of several contemporary CD and DVD sets dealing with success. His most recent success novel "The Mentor, A Story of Success" is a best seller on www.Amazon.com and www.claudediamond.com.


Be sure to visit with us!

Here's your opportunity to learn personally from the undisputed master of this Science of Wealth Creation, Personal Achievement and Peak Performance. Find out why so many people from all over the world have benefited from his unique One-On-One Mentoring Approach to Success.

 


 

BAWB Thursday January 20th 2011 Meeting

Say Good Riddens to 2010!
Out with the OLD and in with the NEW YEAR...

Is this the Right Time to Buy? Have we reached the bottom of the Market as other so called experts are saying? Is stabilization of the Marketplace near?

The January Meeting will be held in San Francisco at:

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway
1500 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 441-4000- Hotel Direct #

Start off the New Year Informed –listen and learn from our own industry expert…

janSpeaker: Author of Timing the Real Estate Market, Statistician, & Investor; Robert Campbell

Topic: 2011 Housing Forecast -What Will Happen & Why

Program Director Note: "Robert has spoken at our

Meetings in the past and has been incredibly prescient in accurately predicting California Real Estate Market trends.Don't miss his insight at this months meeting…"

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The Campbell Method: A Proven Timing
System that Tells You EXACTLY When to Buy
and Sell Real Estate to Make Maximum Profits!

Dear Real Estate Investor:
Imagine for a moment how you would feel if you could predict major turning points in the real estate market.

Suppose somebody handed you a 21-year time-tested system that would tell you ahead of time when property values were going to hit a peak … and then when prices were going to hit bottom years later.

If you could anticipate these kinds of critical real estate events in advance … then not only could you make spectacular profits, but you could protect your money as well.

Sounds pretty amazing, doesn't it?

Actually, it's not. The real estate market does signal its future intentions if you know where to look.

Hello. My name is Robert Campbell and I wrote Timing the Real Estate Market to help both professionals and ordinary people make the most money in real estate with the least amount of risk.

I also have my web site; www.realestatetiming.com Based on a major breakthrough in tracking and predicting real estate trends, my book reveals the real estate timing technique that I call The Campbell Method .

As far as I know, The Campbell Method is the only proven method in the world that shows how to accurately anticipate upcoming changes in your local real estate market.

What this means is that when you read Timing the Real Estate Market , you are going to learn how to make – and protect – your fortune in real estate in the same way that J. Paul Getty, the Rockefellers, Warren Buffett, and other super-rich investors made their fortunes: by focusing on WHEN to buy and sell.

It's true. When it comes to making money in real estate,
nothing beats good timing.

The reason that The Campbell Method is going to change the way you think about how to buy and sell real estate is that I share my truly remarkable discovery of five key real estate indicators. I call them "Vital Signs," and they're able to predict the peaks and valleys of real estate cycles with an almost uncanny accuracy. As "leading indicators" to what's looming on the horizon for real estate prices, these Vital Sign indicators act like windows into the future, giving you advance notice of approaching trend changes from three to six months before they become obvious to the general public.

Author's Note: Timing the Real Estate Market is used at the University of San Diego by Professor Elaine Worzala. The class: Real Estate Investment. "The logic behind these Vital Sign indicators is air-tight," says Professor Worzala. "I'm very impressed, and my students love your book."

Copies of Timing the Real Estate Market will be available for purchase and autograph by Robert Campbell at the meeting.

 


BAWB December 16th, 2010 Meeting

 

  NOTE: Our NEW Meeting Location Best Western Corte Madera Inn
56 Madera Blvd
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 924-1502 - hotel direct

Tdhis is our final meeting of the year!

DON'T MISS OUR "DOING DEALS HOLIDAY GATHERING"

This is always judged by our attendees to be one of the BEST meetings we have all year.

It's a great way to learn what others are doing, the genesis of their individual transactions, and more importantly where the profit centers are...you'll be amazed at how many different perspectives to doing a deal there are.

dThis also will be a great meeting to get to better know your fellow attendees.

Come join us for a festive time of the year meeting and Holiday cheer in an open forum setting.

You are invited to bring your spouse or a loved one for a night out and to better see what our meetings are all about.

We have several BAWB members tell us their "deal story" which promises to be informative and fun.

dIt's been an incredible year filled with change, tough lessons, and successes.

We hope some of you will share a hard lesson or success from the past year.

 


BAWB November 18th, 2010 Meeting

A Two Part Meeting:

Part 1

d"A Memory is a Terrible Thing to Waste..."

Join us tonight and don't miss out on what's guaranteed to be a highly entertaining, productive, and shall we dare say UNFORGETTABLE meeting.

Never Forget Another Name!
(or anything else for that matter)

Every computer runs faster and better when its allowed to
operate at its full capacity.

Your Brain is no exception. As a matter of fact,
there's no more powerful computer in the world!


How many times has it happen to you....Where you've met someone for the first time....and no sooner did the handshake break with that person...

AND You've already forgotten their Name?!

Would you like to be Able to:

> Instantly recall the names of your clients and prospects?

> Remember important dates, times and appointments?

> Remember complex lists of things you need to do or
   buy...without ever having to write anything down?

> DOUBLE your INCOME while cutting your stress in half?

> Just improve your overall memory -PERIOD?

Be sure to join us as you'll come away with a few good
Ideas on how a better memory will increase your efficiency,
productivity, and selling ability for Real Estate Investors
and have fun in the process.


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dPart 2

Special Mystery Speaker

The "Japanification"
Of America!


The FED recently moved to drive down interest rates
even lower than they already are.

How will this effect our Economy and Real Estate Values?

> Few Nations in Recent History have seen a striking reversal of 
   Economic Fortune as Japan

> Japan rode to Economic dominance one of the Great speculative Stock
   Market and Real Estate Bubbles of all time in the 1980's.....only
   to see the bubbles popped in the late 1980's and early 1990's

> For nearly a generation now the Japanese nation has been trapped
   in low growth and a corrosive downward spiral of prices, 
   known as Deflation.

> Now, as the United States and other Western Nations struggle to
   recover from debt and property bubble's of their own a growing
   number of Economists are pointing to Japan as a dark vision
   of our future.

> Just as Inflation scarred a generation of Americans,
   DEFLATION has left a deep imprint on the Japanese.

Economists are now warning of the possible "Japanification" of America
- the same deflationary trap of collapsed demand that occurs when
consumers refuse to consume, corporations hold back on making
investments and banks in a tight credit market sit on cash.

Join us for this insightful discussion!

 


 

BAWB October 21st 2010 Meeting
How Sweet Deals Go Sour...

carySpeaker: Real Estate Broker, Author, Expert Witness Cari Lynn Pace

Cari Lynn Pace has been a real estate broker for 36 years and is in demand as a real estate expert witness for testimony in litigation and mediation.

A former President of the Marin Association of Realtors, Pace writes and instructs statewide courses accredited by the Department of Real Estate.

Her latest book "Don't Shoot Me...I'm Just the Real Estate Agent!" reveals
the top 100 red flags for real estate sellers and buyers.  She's been
interviewed on ABC television, KGO radio, and many other consumer affairs
programs.  Her program for BAWB is "How Sweet Deals Go Sour". 
cooHere are a few of the points she will cover which include:* When selling, how can you protect yourself from lawsuits?

* What are the warning signs when you are buying property?

* What must your real estate agent disclose to you?

* What do real estate agents NOT have to disclose?

* What rude surprises come up when you buy a short sale?

* Why don't people buy at foreclosure sales?

* Where is all this inventory that lenders have foreclosed?

* How can you save money on closing costs?

Ms. Pace will be available to autograph copies of her book,
available for $20 cash or check, after the program.

 


BAWB Monthly Meeting Thursday September 16th, 2010

NOTE: Our NEW Meeting Location Best Western Corte Madera Inn
56 Madera Blvd
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 924-1502 - hotel direct

This months Meeting will be a Multi Part Program with special added Bonus (please read below):

PART I
The "Checkbook" IRA

LLC Attorney, Educator, Author, Radio Host;

Michael Yesk

* What is the "checkbook" style IRA
* Why would you want one
* What can you invest in...
* What are the Limitations
* What are some of the Risk's & Rewards

About Michael Yesk
Michael J. Yesk is the President of Adelphi Retirement, LLC, an administrator of Self-Directed IRA accounts. In his 24 years as an attorney Michael has helped thousands of clients legally save millions of dollars in taxes on their investments.

Prior to joining Adelphi, Michael was the attorney-manager of the Northern California and Hawaii region for a national Qualified Intermediary for 1031 tax deferred exchanges for 12 years. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Philosophy from the University of California, Berkeley, and his JD degree from the University of San Francisco. Mr. Yesk teaches accredited courses to investors, real estate agents, escrow officers, accountants and attorneys.

Michael is the co-author of "The Real Estate Investment Flow Chart," which helps investors get started on the road to real estate wealth, and then to move from the residential real estate investment market to the commercial real estate market with www.browndevelopments.com

Michael is currently the co-host of the radio show Going Beyond Real Estate, www.goingbeyondrealestate.com. Michael spent 5 years as the host of the popular Sunday morning radio show Rock, Roll and Real Estate www.rockrollandrealestate.com


PART II

WHAT IS WORKING NOW?

Audience members will share their take on what they are curently doing in today's uncertain marketplace and their strategies for the coming months.

Listen and learn invaluable insights and tips from your fellow attendees about the techniques they are deploying to survive and thrive in our market.

BONUS SESSION:
If you are dealing with Property sellers and customers who are facing foreclosure you often fall under California Civil Code Section 1695.

There is a special "Home Equity Sales Contract" which must be used under these circumstances to comply. However even the existing CAR- California Association of Realtors approved contract contains some defective flaws surroudning the way it was drafted and its language you need to be aware of.

Find out What those potential "mine fields" are and how to avoid them!

 


BAWB Monthly Meeting Thursday August 19th, 2010

NOTE: Our NEW Meeting Location

Best Western Corte Madera Inn
56  Madera Blvd
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 924-1502 - hotel direct

Why the Housing Market
Hasn't Recovered…

The Eisenhower Years

From a historical standpoint many people look back at the Eisenhower years when Dwight David Eisenhower served as President for eight years from 1953 to 1961 as a "quiet" era. During Dwight's time in office, home ownership was on the rise. The average home sold for $22,000.00. Guess where Mortgage rates were at that time?

You guessed right…. About where they are today! Mortgage interest rates were in the mid 4 % range.

A Perspective

Let's put this into a perspective for you. The last time mortgage interest rates were this low a first class postage stamp was 3 cents, the average income in the U.S. was $3,960.00 per year, a Ford automobile cost $1,548-$2,415, bread was .17 cents a loaf, a T-bone steak was .95 cents per pound, etc. Also they had Nickel & Dime stores not Dollar stores.

Today's home buyers are enjoying rolled back prices; sellers who are willing to pay some buyers closing costs, and interest rates at historic lows- BUT many of them are still not buying….WHY?

Four years after the housing bubble popped, the American real estate market has yet to launch a sustainable recovery. Although U.S. home prices have improved modestly since the spring of 2009—and certain regional markets have performed even better—sales and values will face renewed downward pressure later this year in the wake of the expiration of the federal home buyer tax credits. Indeed, some analysts expect the bloated inventory and sputtering demand to trigger a "double dip" housing recession, with prices possibly even slipping back below their April 2009 lows.

This disconcerting outlook has materialized despite some optimistic developments within the market. The 30-percent drop in real estate prices has helped restore affordability to a once wildly-overvalued market, putting additional consumers in position to become homeowners. Meanwhile, mortgage financing as pointed out above has grown downright cheap—with rates falling to 50-year lows.

So what's the problem then?

What's causing this stagnation in the housing recovery?

Attend this months meeting to find out why the housing market hasn't recovered, and how you as a savy investor can take advantage of the opportunities which will continue to present themselves.

 

July 15th,2010 Meeting

Building Wealth One
House at a Time

schuabSpeaker:
Author, Investor, Educator Extraordinaire;
John Schaub

This is one meeting you simply MUST attend! - bring your spouse, family member, business associate, or a loved one - they will be glad  you did.

Why Should you Listen & Learn From John Schaub?

"The best investment you can make: knowledge you can use today"
Today you have a unique opportunity to buy investment houses that will produce large profits for years to come. The changing market produces a short-term opportunity to buy good properties at deeply discounted prices. Low interest rates make it possible to buy these properties on terms that will produce immediate profits. Lenders, both institutional and private, are awash in loans in default and with properties they now own. They are renegotiating loans and wholesaling properties. It is your opportunity to buy several prime properties at bargain prices or on great terms. Be a picky buyer!The future for real estate is bright. Inflation will dramatically drive up prices and rents. Take advantage of this opportunity - learn to buy and finance property today that will pay you profits for a lifetime.

ABOUT JOHN SCHAUB:
Nationally known real estate expert John Schaub learned his craft in the best way possible: 35 years on the job, investing in every kind of real estate, dealing with every twist of the economy and managing hundreds of tenants. John's unique focus on investing in single-family homes in quality neighborhoods enables his readers and students to accumulate wealth while providing affordable housing for families.

John has survived eight Presidents and prospered for 30 years as a landlord. He authored the original single family house seminar in 1976 which launched thousands on their way to successful investing. He is still an active buyer and engaged in managing his business and investments, when not traveling with his family, or building homes for Habitat for Humanity.John is a reformed "Big Deal" guy, who discovered that most of the big talkers had small bank balances. John stresses keeping it simple. He talks only about what he has done and what has worked and sometimes not worked for him. John spends nearly all of his working time making deals and managing his properties. He teaches only three seminars a year.

Join John Schaub & Management Expert David Tilney
for this fantastic 2 Day Workshop - Sat. & Sun. July 17th & 18th at the South San Francisco Conference Center

CREATING CASH DURING UNCERTAIN TIMES
How to survive and thrive in Real Estate today

For more information on this workshop click here

Take Advantage of the Limited Time to Pre-Register for the Discounted Workshop Tuition & FREE Bonuses - Do it Today!

 

 

 

BAWB Meeting June 17 th 2010

Topic:

fSpecialists (hired guns)

Wikipedia states: A Specialist frequently refers to an expert in a profession.

There are certain incidents or problems which often seem to crop up when trying to buy or sell Real Property where an escrow is involved.

These might involve title flaws, occupancy, ingress and egress issues, boundary lines, and Permit, Pest, Roof, & Home inspections, dealing with the new lead paint rules and so on….

Knowing who you can contact as a so called "Specialist" can often keep the escrow Alive and an actual closing together versus your deal falling apart.

4This months meeting will introduce you several local specialists (or Hired Guns as we like to refer to them as) who can assist you when that moment arrives and you need to seek out their help!

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from our panel of "Specialists"



Workshops in 2002:
| August | October |

 


BAWB May 20th 2010 Meeting

HOW TO KEEP WHAT YOU'VE GOT IN SPITE OF HYPERINFLATION OR DEPRESSION

reedAlways willing to share his thoughts and often Controversial...

John T. Reed, Author, Investor, Publisher

From his New Book:

"How To Protect Your Life Savings from Hyperinflation and Deflation"

John will discuss and cover: 

• Why Federal spending is a Runaway train

• Why the government only has five choices when investors stop buying U.S. Bonds to Finance our deficits: the most probable is Hyperinflation

• Hyperinflation and Depression will wipe out certain persons and groups financially and leaves others unscathed and sometimes better off- Which Group are you in?

• There is still time to get out of the way of this runaway train but you must consider certain steps...find out which steps to take NOW!

• Why the following do NOT protect you from hyperinflation:
TIPs, Savings Bonds, Gold, and Cost-of-Living clauses

• Why even Real Estate & Common Stocks are unreliable when it comes to protecting you from hyperinflation and depression

• Learn why Foreign Currencies, Bonds, & Stocks offer little protection

• Why Liquidity is Crucial and often Overlooked: You gotta be both Wealthy and Liquid to STAY Wealthy

• What it comes down to Is having the RIGHT mindset and types of Assets & Debts—if you got ‘em, you're a spectator to hyperinflation/depression; if not, you become a victim

About John T. Reed: John T. Reed is a self-publisher of books and a national newsletter on real-estate investment, and books on football coaching and baseball coaching and self-publishing. He has been a columnist on football coaching for American Football Quarterly magazine. He has sold over 160,000 books and 3 million newsletters. He has been quoted regularly in the national news media since the 1970's and has appeared on numerous radio and TV shows including Larry King Live, Good Morning America, and 60 Minutes. He was a real-estate investor for 23 years. He also worked as a bartender, property manager, real-estate salesman, banker, football coach, and volleyball coach. He has been married since 1975 and has three sons.

He was an Army officer in the U.S. and Vietnam and graduated from Army Airborne (paratrooper) and Ranger schools. Mr. Reed holds a Bachelor of Science degree from West Point and a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard Business School.

 


 

BAWB April 15th, 2010 Meeting

What is Working Now?

Join us for a Panel discussion with several local investors who will share their insights about what is currently working for them in this protracted downtrodden Real Estate market.

- REO's - is all the "low hanging fruit" gone?
- Are Foreclosures for the bottom feeders...
- Credit & Investor Capital and where to obtain it
- Should you be a BUY & HOLD investor 
   or BUY & SELL dealmaker...?
- How to negotiate, structure, and put together the deal
- What are their projections for the foreseeable future?
- Lots of Q & A and your chance to get your questions answered

Join Us and Find out!

Invite a business associate, friend, family member or loved one to attend as this promises to be a very informative meeting you don't want to miss!

 


 

BAWB March 18th, 2010 Meeting

After the Fall: Saving capitalism from Wall Street—and Washington

SPEAKER: Author, Nicole Gelinas

 

aBut it doesn't have to be this way.

You see the government gradually adopted a "too big to fail" policy for the largest or most complex financial companies, saving lenders to failing firms from losses. As a result, these companies became impervious to the vital market discipline that the threat of loss provides.

Adding to the problem, Wall Street created financial instruments that escaped other reasonable limits, including gentle constraints on speculative borrowing and requirements for the disclosure of important facts.

The financial industry eventually posed an untenable risk to the economy—a risk that culminated in the trillions of dollars' worth of government bailouts and guarantees that Washington scrambled starting in late 2008.

Even as banks and markets seem to heal, lenders to financial companies continue to understand that the government would protect them in the future if necessary. This implicit guarantee harms economic growth, because it forces good companies to compete against bad.

History and recent events make clear what Washington must do.

First, policymakers must reintroduce market discipline to the financial world. They can do so by re-creating a credible, consistent way in which big financial companies can fail, with lenders taking their warranted losses. Second, policymakers can reapply prudent financial regulations so that markets, and the economy, can better withstand inevitable excesses of optimism and pessimism. Sensible regulations have worked well in the past and can work well again.

Don't miss this incredibly informative meeting!

About Nicole Gelinas:

Nicole Gelinas is the Searle Freedom Trust Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor of City Journal. Gelinas writes on urban economics and finance, municipal and corporate finance, business issues, and crime. She is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a member of the New York Society of Securities Analysts.

Copies of her book will be available for purchase and autograph at the meeting.

In After the Fall, Nicole Gelinas shows how the financial crisis that began in 2008 was not a failure of markets, but a failure of government to understand its proper role in markets.

She explains how Washington helped bring on the economic crisis in two ways: through its "too big to fail" policy, and by its failure to apply proven, prudent regulatory principles to modern financial markets and firms. In the absence of market discipline and prudent regulation, the government is now deciding which companies and people should receive investment capital, and on what terms—harming our economic competitiveness.

 


BAWB February 18th, 2010 Meeting

A TWO (2) PART MEETING YOU MUST NOT MISS! sgplunderPART # 1 - Author & CalWatchdog's Editor in Chief; Steven GreenhutAuthor of the Book:"Plunder! How Public Employee Unions are Raiding Treasuries, Controlling Our Lives and Bankrupting the Nation."His Op-Ed article for the Wall Street Journal; "Plundering California" is a must read. Here is the link:http://liberty.pacificresearch.org/press/plundering-california

  • The 2010 California Budget shortfall is projected to be $20B or more!
  • This Shortfall is larger than the entire state budgets of all but a handful of other States
  • The California Legislature continues to use budget gimmicks, including unrealistic assumptions of new revenue and accounting tricks employed to effectively borrow from future year.
  • California as a state enacted the largest tax increase ever imposed by any statehouse in the history of America. The results were predictable: Like the tax increase of 1991, California plunged deeper into recession and produced less revenue.
  • The inability of politicians to restrain their spending of taxpayer dollars is the direct result of the forceful application of political power. And, in California, there are no greater political influences than thepublic employee unions.

To make a difference, lovers of liberty ought not only to buy Steven Greenhut's book, but buy several copies to distribute to friends and family.

To win the battle, we have to educate voters and Plunder! will not only educate, it will enrage. And in this case, a little rage is a good thing.Don't miss this opportunity to listen to Steven Greenhut LIVE! - books will be available for purchase and autograph.

About Steven Greenhut:

Steven Greenhut is director of PRI's Journalism Center, which will be launched in January 2010 to provide in-depth news coverage of California government, with a focus on uncovering waste, fraud and misuse of taxpayer dollars.

Previously, Greenhut was deputy editor and columnist for The Orange County Register in Santa Ana, Calif. He joined the Register's editorial page staff in 1998, after serving as editorial page editor of The Lima News, a daily newspaper in northwest Ohio. Both newspapers are owned by Irvine-based Freedom Communications. He is author of the 2004 book, "Abuse of Power: How the Government Misuses Eminent Domain." His columns have been published in newspapers across the country including the Wall Street Journal.

In 2005, Greenhut won the Institute for Justice's Thomas Paine Award for his writing promoting freedom. He is a senior fellow at the Goldwater Institute in Phoenix. His new book on public employee unions will be out in November. It is titled, "Plunder: How Public Employee Unions are Raiding Treasuries, Controlling our Lives and Bankrupting the Nation." He graduated from George Washington University, is married and has three daughters.
 

PART # 2 - Author, Investor, Exchangor, Educator; Jack Shea

Co-Authored the Book;

Land Trust's For Privacy & Profit

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aAbout Jack Shea:

Jack Shea was raised in Chicago and attended the University of Illinois where he received a BS degree in Engineering with a minor in business. He spent seven years as an Air Force pilot flying four-engine transports. He was an aircraft commander and flight examiner, and lived in France and Japan. He spent over ten years in the aviation and technology industry serving as head of marketing, and as an officer for several New York Stock Exchange corporations.

Jack moved to Florida in 1978, and began investing in real estate. He is a licensed Realtor and Mortgage Broker. He has done syndications and mobile home development. He also has bought and sold mortgages and notes on personal property. He has concentrated on buying and selling options on real estate, and has been and continues to be an active investor in single-family houses and mobile homes. Jack operates a 1031 exchange facilitator business with his wife, Merle, and his son Daniel as well as conducts classes and briefings on the details of tax-free sales and purchases. He has taught in the MBA program for FIT and to numerous investors around the country on the benefits of using lease-purchase contracts, discounted note investments, and using Land Trusts.

aA few of the uses and benefits of land trusts:

Avoid Deficiency Judgments
Protect from Foreclosure Judgments
Use a Trust Director
Limit Liability
Avoid Probate
Keep Your Ownership Private
Buy Foreclosures
Avoid Gift Taxes
Keep Tax Assessments Low
Avoid Brokerage Laws
Safer Lease-Options
Get Around "Due On Sale"? Clause
Use Land Trusts for "Simple"? Partnerships
A First Line of Defense for Asset Protection
Use a Land Trust to Return a House to a Lende

Upcoming Workshop
Saturday Feb. 20th 2010:
LAND TRUST's FOR PRIVACY & PROFIT

A Practical understanding and myriad number of ways you can use the Land Trust including the specific nuts & bolts of how to safely acquire properties "subject to" existing financing using the Land Trust.

Jack Shea & Michael Morrongiello will be conducting a FULL DAY Workshop on Sat. 2-20-2010 at the South San Francisco Airport Conference Center you don't want to miss.

 

 


BAWB Thursday January 21st 2010 Meeting

Is this the Right Time to Buy? Have we reached the bottom of the Market as other so called experts are saying? Is stabilization of the Marketplace near?

IMPORTANT MEETING LOCATION CHANGE- The January Meeting will be held in San Francisco at:

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway
1500 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 441-4000- Hotel Direct #

Start off the New Year Informed –listen and learn from our own industry expert…

janSpeaker: Author of Timing the Real Estate Market, Statistician, & Investor; Robert Campbell

Topic: 2010 Housing Forecast -What Will Happen & Why

Program Director Note: "Robert has spoken at our

Meetings in the past and has been incredibly prescient in accurately predicting California Real Estate Market trends. Don't miss his insight at this months meeting…"

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The Campbell Method: A Proven Timing
System that Tells You EXACTLY When to Buy
and Sell Real Estate to Make Maximum Profits!

Dear Real Estate Investor:
Imagine for a moment how you would feel if you could predict major turning points in the real estate market.

Suppose somebody handed you a 21-year time-tested system that would tell you ahead of time when property values were going to hit a peak … and then when prices were going to hit bottom years later.

If you could anticipate these kinds of critical real estate events in advance … then not only could you make spectacular profits, but you could protect your money as well.
Sounds pretty amazing, doesn't it?

Actually, it's not. The real estate market does signal its future intentions if you know where to look.
Hello. My name is Robert Campbell and I wrote Timing the Real Estate Market to help both professionals and ordinary people make the most money in real estate with the least amount of risk. I also have my web site; www.realestatetiming.com Based on a major breakthrough in tracking and predicting real estate trends, my book reveals the real estate timing technique that I call The Campbell Method .

As far as I know, The Campbell Method is the only proven method in the world that shows how to accurately anticipate upcoming changes in your local real estate market.

What this means is that when you read Timing the Real Estate Market , you are going to learn how to make – and protect – your fortune in real estate in the same way that J. Paul Getty, the Rockefellers, Warren Buffett, and other super-rich investors made their fortunes: by focusing on WHEN to buy and sell.

It's true. When it comes to making money in real estate, nothing beats good timing.

The reason that The Campbell Method is going to change the way you think about how to buy and sell real estate is that I share my truly remarkable discovery of five key real estate indicators. I call them "Vital Signs," and they're able to predict the peaks and valleys of real estate cycles with an almost uncanny accuracy. As "leading indicators" to what's looming on the horizon for real estate prices, these Vital Sign indicators act like windows into the future, giving you advance notice of approaching trend changes from three to six months before they become obvious to the general public.

Author's Note: Timing the Real Estate Market is used at the University of San Diego by Professor Elaine Worzala. The class: Real Estate Investment. "The logic behind these Vital Sign indicators is air-tight," says Professor Worzala. "I'm very impressed, and my students love your book."

Copies of Timing the Real Estate Market will be available for purchase and autograph by Robert Campbell at the meeting.


 

BAWB Thursday November 19th 2009 Meeting

jasonSPEAKER: Jason Clemens, Director of Research, Pacific Research Institute

- The "Golden State" is experiencing a world of hurt right now...

- Some Politicians feel that we must raise taxes in order to continue to operate

- Businesses are leaving, People are leaving, and the economy is stagnant

- What makes for "good policy" that will once again create a postive business 
climate in California?

- Is there really true Taxation with Representation for Californians? 

Don't miss this months insightful meeting about our State and Where we may be heading...

About Jason Clemens:

Jason Clemens is the Director of Research at the Pacific Research Institute. He also directs strategic planning and budgeting for the Institute. Prior to joining PRI he held a number of positions at the Canadian-based Fraser Institute over a ten-plus year period, including the director of research quality, resident scholar in fiscal studies, and the director of strategic planning and budgeting. He has an Honors Bachelors Degree of Commerce and a Masters' Degree in Business Administration from the University of Windsor as well as a Post Baccalaureate Degree in Economics from Simon Fraser University.

He has published over 50 major studies on a wide range of topics, including taxation, government spending, labor market regulation, banking, welfare reform, productivity, entrepreneurship, public choice economics, and economic prosperity. He has published over 200 shorter articles, which have appeared in such newspapers as The Wall Street Journal, Investors Business Daily, The National Post, The Globe & Mail, and all major daily papers in Canada as well as in major U.S. papers and websites such as the Washington Post, L.A. Daily News, San Francisco Chronicle, San Diego Union-Tribune, Detroit Free Press and Detroit News, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Sacramento Bee, Human Events, Townhall.com, and the Flash Report. Mr. Clemens has been a guest on numerous radio and television programs across Canada and the United States, including ABC News. He has appeared before committees of both the House of Commons and the Senate in Canada as an expert witness and briefed state legislatures in California. In 2006, he received the prestigious Canada's Top 40 Under 40 award presented by Caldwell Partners as well as an Odyssey Award from the University of Windsor.

 

DON'T WAIT - REGISTER TODAY FOR UPCOMING WORKSHOP!

Tell The Recession to Take a Hike!

Attend the UPCOMING Taxes & Tidings Workshop

Creative Deal Structuring & Keeping the Tax Man from Coming...

Saturday November 14th, 2009 - South San Francisco Conference Center

Making Real Estate Deals Work in Today's Market

Featuring John Groom & Michael Morrongiello

A CPA who is in the Real Estate "game" and a True Real Estate & "paper" guru teaching together for the first time.


 

BAWB Thursday October 15th 2009 Meeting

WHAT's WORKING IN TODAY's MARKET

Join us for a discussion about what other investors are doing in today's topsey turvey marketplace.

Is the Recession Over?
Have we reach a strategic Bottom...?

What are Investors doing today?

Are they sitting on the sidelines with a Deer in the headlights look? stuck in Neutral...Or are some working Pre-Foreclosures? Foreclosures? REO's?, Short Sales, Divorce or Probate leads? Private Party Sellers?, Repairing Credit,
Fixing & Flipping, etc.

WHO are they renting to? WHO are they Selling to?

How Hard is it for buyers and sellers and investors to obtain financing?

This promises to be a very informative meeting and your chance to ask questions
of our panel and the audience.

Don't Miss it!

Tell The Recession to Take a Hike!

Attend the UPCOMING Taxes & Tidings Workshop

Creative Deal Structuring & Keeping the Tax Man from Coming...

Saturday November 14th, 2009 - South San Francisco Conference Center

Making Real Estate Deals Work in Today's Market

Featuring John Groom & Michael Morrongiello

A CPA who is in the Real Estate "game" and a True Real Estate & "paper" guru teaching together for the first time.  


BAWB Thursday September 17th 2009 Meeting

moneyShow Me the Money! - 2009

Its a new day and age in the world of Real Estate Finance.

Proper and timely funding is the grease the "squeaky wheel" continues to need in order for properties to continue to be bought and sold and for any chance of a housing recovery to take hold.

With mortgage lending activities severely restricted and the availabiltiy of funds for both buyers and sellers limited- this months meeting involves a panel of several different lenders who offer different niche lending programs that cater to activities such as:

* Fixer Upper Loans - both from an institiuional lender standpoint and from a private money lending vantage point.

* First Time and current Home buyers FHA, VA, and Conventional financing programs.

Does Title seasoning of ownership matter?

What about the new HVCC- Home Valuation Code of Condut appraisal rules?

What are the various down payment and qualifying criteria?

* Investor loan programs for the investor looking both Purchase and also Refinance Non Owner Occupied Investor properties

*dollar Short & Long Term Private Money lending

* Hard Money- Asset based Lending

Its important to be aware of what is out there in the marketplace as it may affect you - regardless of whether you are an investor looking to acquire properties or to pull cash out through refinancings, or a seller seeking to get cashed out upon the resale of one of your properties.

Join us for what promises to be a very informative meeting.

 

 

 


BAWB Thursday August 27th 2009 Meeting

Steve.jpgSteve Dexter

Investor, Mortgage & Foreclosure Expert, Educator, Author of; "Real Estate Debt Can Make You Rich" & "Prospering in the Rising Wave of Bank Foreclosures"

Beat the Banks- Prospering during the Tsunami wave of Bank Foreclosures

Who is Steve Dexter?

Steve is an invited expert commentator for CNN/Money, CBS Radio, Fox TV and numerous other newspapers and media outlets.Steve_book.jpg

 

Here's what others are saying:

Great advice about foreclosures…Steve Dexter is the expert on everything foreclosure, and reveals how to profit in today's volatile market."-Jaclyn Kessler, publisher, Creative Real Estate Magazine

"If you ever wanted in on the real estate market, buy this book and start using Steve Dexter as your guide"- Kenn Ricci, author of "Management by Trust"

"This book is gold-a how to that can help you start making money as fast as you can open it up and start turning the pages."- Christopher Cerda, author of Serious Money Investing

"If you want a solid, professional system from somebody who has actually done what he's talking about, then Beat the Banks is for you- Said Darwazah, author of Building a Global Success

He is an active real estate investor and owns 27 investment houses in Southern California and around the country. Steve Dexter continues to offer mentoring to hundreds of investors across the nation. He teaches courses in investing and real estate finance at colleges across Southern California. He writes a free bi-monthly E-Newsletter, "Economic News You Can Use". He has been a distinguished speaker at the Harvard Business School, Harvard Law School and their Graduate School of Design and has mentored many of their students about entrepreneurship and real estate investing. He also has spoken at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Business Management located in Chicago. Steve's has just finished his second book, "Prospering in the Rising Wave of Bank Foreclosures" which can be purchased on Amazon or his website, www.moneyforeclosures.com

 He is author of the book "Real Estate Debt Can Make You Rich" published by McGraw-Hill. The book was rated one of the top 5 real estate books of the year by Bob Bruss, a nationally syndicated columnist of the Washington Post Media Group.



BAWB Thursday July 16th 2009 Meeting

A Two Part Program;

Part 1-

Wholesaling Properties for Profit

A Panel Discussion about how to effectively find, negotiate, tie up, finance, and then WHOLESALE properties for Quick Cash Profits

Part 2 -

"Getting Rich in today's market with bank-owned Foreclosures and ‘Rent-Smart' Lease Options"

Presented by Andy Heller of Regular Riches: Real Estate Riches for Regular People

Don't Miss the Follow up FULL DAY WORKSHOP
Sat. July 25th in San Francisco

There will be a Follow up FULL DAY Workshop on Saturday July 25th, 2009 - held in San Francisco with Andy Heller - the cost to attend is as little as $49.00 - and we have (2) two valuable FREE Bonuses for you if you Pre-Register. For more details about the workshop and to register please click here. 

aaAbout Andy Heller:

Andy Heller is a nationally recognized real estate expert, and has been interviewed and prominently featured in respected publications including Kiplinger, WallStreetJournal.com, TheStreet.com, Personal Excellence, Money Magazine, and MarketWatch.com.

There are literally hundreds of wealth-building strategies available for real estate investors. Some are more lucrative than others, and many are simply way to much work for the money that an investor hopes to make. Fortune Magazine is arguably the leading magazine in North America today that teaches people how to make money. "Regular Guy" Andy Heller, will show you why of the hundreds of wealth-building formulas, Fortune Magazine recommended Andy Heller's "Buy Low, Rent Smart, Sell High" strategy among the top five recommended strategies for real estate investors. 

Andy and his story will inspire and connect with you, as it is a "regular guy" get rich story. Like so many of us, Andy started investing part time, pulling aside a few hours each week for his hobby. The lack of success of Andy and his partner Scott's "buy and flip" plans led them literally by accident to a goldmine called buy low, rent smart, sell high.

When Andy and Scott found buying properties from distressed sellers to be tedious, hard work, and depressing they discovered by accident a hidden gem in the foreclosure process…BANK OWNED REAL ESTATE. With bank-owned real estate an investor is able to purchase MULTIPLE PROPERTIES from single sources, without emotions, and with clean and clear title.

Once purchased, when Andy and Scott were then unable to flip their first home after 9 months on the market, they modified the typical lease/purchase deal to come up with their unique rent smart and sell high formula. Their SHORTEST lease is 3 years, and each of their tenants (gladly) accepts responsibility for repairs and maintenance. High turnover, nightmare tenants, and lengthy vacancies are non-issues when you "rent smart"

How profitable is their formula? The last home Andy and Scott sold required about 20 hours of effort, and netted a profit of $57,400. That is $2,870/per hour. But don't leave your day job just yet. Come hear Andy speak and he will cover:

• Why today's COOLING market is a RED HOT opportunity for investors

• Buying Low: Learn about the untapped fortunes with bank-owned real estate

• Why especially today bank owned properties offer investors of all means unlimited deals

• WHY ESPECIALLY TODAY AN INVESTOR CAN MAKE ENOURMOUS PROFITS BUYING 
BANK-OWNED FORECLOSURES!!!

• Why bank-owned properties may be the best SOURCE for investors who have limited cash
and/or credit

• How to calculate the EXACT price you need to buy properties at in order to maximize
your profits

• What types of properties can you buy from banks

• Why a MOTIVATED tenant is the key to landlording fortunes

• How the "typical" lease options minimize, not maximize, an investor's profits

• How to make a fortune in real estate AND help your tenants at the same time

• How to sell for top dollar WITHOUT paying real estate commissions

• Achieve your REGULAR RICHES: Real estate fortunes for regular people…without the hassles

Andy will explain why the "Buy Low, Rent Smart, Sell High" strategy is specifically positioned to take advantage of two dominant characteristics of today's real estate market. First, on the buying end, we are seeing record foreclosures, and the lucrative post-foreclosure market has been their favorite hunting ground for deals for close to 20 years. Secondly, on the marketing end, their unique lease/purchase strategy positions today's investor to take advantage of a rapidly strengthening rental market.

 


 

BAWB  Thursday June 18th 2009 Meeting

 "Investing in Non-Performing Bank Notes – Catch a Falling Knife?"

When a lender's loan stops performing or defaults all sorts of headaches can arise. However their bad news creates tremendous opportunity for the savvy investor. Visit with us this evening to get an introduction into the world of sub-performing and non-performing "paper"

• Are you invested in non-performing notes today? (Are you sure?) • Mutual funds, Toxic Assets, and you – how you may already be invested  inToxic Assets – you just don't know it • How to "unlock" these Toxic Assets and control them for profit • Case studies on investing in non-performing notes • How to get started buying non-performing notes from banks SPEAKER: Investor, Author, Dean Engle

About Dean Engle:

Mr. Engle is an investment manager focused on residential distressed debt investments. He has over 10 years experience in financial services, and has managed or brokered over $26MM in non-performing residential mortgages. Mr. Engle is CEO of Note Portfolio Advisors, LLC, where he has responsibility for acquisitions and underwriting.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Engle worked as a retail bank strategist at JPMorganChase. He began his career in finance as an associate at the Mitchell Madison Group, a New York-based management consulting firm, in 1998.

Mr. Engle received a B.A. (with Honors) in English from Dartmouth College, and an M.A. in International Economics from John Hopkins' School of Advanced International Studies. He is a Fulbright Scholar.


 

 

May 2009:

THE BLOCKBUSTER WORKSHOP EVENT OF THE YEAR!

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BAWB  Thursday May 28th 2009 Meeting

IMPORTANT NOTE: This months meeting is not being held at the Mill Valley Community Center - Please Note the Special Event & Location This months Regular BAWB monthly meeting is being held the evening before the Blockbuster Cash Flow Workshop Event with Jack Miller, Peter Fortunato, and John Schaub in San Francisco and will be held as a kick off event to this Historic workshop at the Holiday Inn Golden Gateway Hotel at 1500 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94109 - Hotel Direct # 415-441-4000

WHICH IS THE BETTER INVESTMENT?

Owning REAL ESTATE Vs Owning the "PAPER" secured by the Real Estate What should you choose to invest in EQUITY or invest in DEBT?

In the Stock market you have Stock or Equity Investors primarily seeking growth and some income and Bond Investors who seek a coupon clipping return on their invested capital.  Well equity (owning the property) and debt (owning the Mortgage on the property) also exists in the Real Estate Investment arena. Do you like to deal with Tenants & Toilets & Management? or do you favor a more passive management free income stream?We have quite a battle planned for tonight where Jack, Pete, and John - our Master "Deal Makers" will make their case for WHY one type of investment is far better than the other. This is a MUST Attend Meeting! Listen & Learn from the Collective Wisdom of;Jack Miller, Peter Fortunato & John Schaub Each of them will share with you their thoughts on why they may favor one type of investment over the other...HINT: They don't always agree It promises to be a lively, spirited, and informative discussion you simply do not want to miss. REMINDER: Special May 28th 2009 only Meeting location:Holiday Inn Golden Gateway Hotel1500 Van Ness Ave.

 San Francisco, CA 94109 - Hotel Direct # 415-441-4000

 


 

 

BAWB  Thursday April 16th 2009 Meeting

TOPIC:

HOW TO HIRE A $50,000

PER YEAR ASSISTANT

WHO PAYS FOR THEMSELF

SPEAKER:

Author, Investor, Educator, Creator of Key Elements Training;

ALAN BRYMER

 

A Personal Assistant – Who Pays Their Own Salary

Most entrepeneurs, business owners, and investors know how to buy and sell, but find that their business and also investing in real estate is taking over their free time and running them ragged.

Alan Brymer is the only speaker whose sole focus is to show business owners and real estate investors how to cut the number of hours they work by 50-80%, while doing more deals with less hassle. The key is having systems, and having someone in place to take care of the myriads of time-consuming phone calls and busy work for you.

Alan teaches a system of strategies designed to help any business owner or investor, whether new or experienced, to hire and train an assistant to run their errands, make their calls, run their marketing campaigns, find them deals, sell their houses, and more. The techniques Alan covers will…

 

• Let you work HALF as much – or get twice as much done – with less effort

• Cut your working hours down by 50-80% each week, and

• Allow you to do ONLY the work that YOU want to/can do – so you can have a life again!

 

 Here's just a sampling of the important topics covered by Alan in his presentation:

• Sure fire, inexpensive ways to attract hundreds of the right kind applicants

• Tips that zero in on separating the diamonds from the duds, so you are left with only the most qualified

• How to get an assistant who will do personal errands for you as well as business tasks

• How much should you pay an assistant, and how? Hourly? Salary? Commission?

• What kinds of things can they do for you?

• At what point of your business do you recommend getting an assistant?

• The amazing secret of having an assistant that makes you several times more money than you are paying them.

• The pros and cons of hiring someone in your town vs. another state, or even another country

• How to professionally manage people to minimize headaches and hassles, so your business flows smoothly and efficiently.

• How to train your assistant in the least amount of time and get the very the best results.

• How can I learn to LET GO and not be a control freak?

• Independent Contractors vs employees…And MORE!

How many business owners and investors got into business or real estate so they could retire early, travel the world, or live a comfortable life? And how few are actually doing that now?

Business owners and Investors want to know how to get the things they want most out of life, and that is exactly what Alan teaches. And, that's exactly why people must learn about The Assistant Who Pays Their Own Salary.

This is a VERY valuable presentation you don't want to miss.

Who is Alan Brymer?

Alan Brymer is the creator of The Assistant Who Pays Their Own Salary and the Founder and President of the Utah Valley Real Estate Investors Association. He has been a full-time investor since his first property at the age of 22. By creating a structured, organized approach to his business, Alan has raised millions of dollars in private funding and has become an expert in creative real estate transactions.

Alan's real estate investment company was named by the Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum as one of the "Top 25 Companies Under Five Years Old."  Competing companies were judged based on profit, growth, funding, job creation, and job quality.

He is a frequent guest expert for the news media, having made TV appearances on KSL's Studio 5 Morning Show, iProvo, and Spotlight with Dana Robinson. He has also been published or highlighted in The Salt Lake Tribune, Deseret Morning News, The Daily Herald, Utah Business Magazine, Connect Magazine, The Provo/Orem Chamber Insider, Intermountain Investor, Mortgage Mag Weekly, The Scotsman Magazine, Utah Valley Business Quarterly, and The Salt Lake Enterprise.

In addition to his real estate experience, Alan is an expert at systemizing businesses to run without the owner.  Like many, he attended seminars and bought courses but found that while the techniques of real estate are frequently taught, there were no courses that showed how to streamline and run a business in the level of detail and freedom that he was searching for.

He began to develop systems for his own real estate business, which has allowed him to do more deals in less time each month. He has incorporated these into his consulting and is now presenting them as complete systems modules.  Today, serious real estate investors can, for the first time, take their investing to the next level with the world's first system designed to streamline the real estate investing business and increase profitability.

 


 

 
BAWB
Thursday March 19th 2009 Meeting

Topic:

The Age of Obama...

Whose Taxes will Dip or Rise under the new Tax Proposals...

 

*Tax cuts and Tax increases

*Tax rate increases to as much as 39.6%

*Expanded Tax credits for families, individuals, college expenses

*Where will capital gains Tax rates go

 

What you need to know about Taxes-

From Real Estate to Your Income.attorney_stephen.jpg

 

 

Speaker:
Steve Moskowitz, Tax Attorney

Undoubtedly you've heard Steve on the Bay area radio airwaves. His law firm specializes in all types of taxation matters. Visit with us this evening to listen and learn from his years of insight and expertise about:

  Bankruptcy Options and Strategies
•  When you can't pay the IRS or State of California - What to do?
•  Real Estate Losses are substantial
•  Using the treat of bankruptcy
•  How to survive an audit with sanity
•  How to manage your Real Estate and finances with regard to taxes
•  Q & A on areas chosen by the audience

About the Speaker:

Steve Moskowitz, is the Senior Partner of the Law Offices of Stephen Moskowitz, LLP, located in the Financial District in San Francisco, California.  The law firm representing clients with individual and business tax matters at a local or national level, as well as, representing clients with International tax matters. 

For over thirty years, Steve has successfully helped tens of thousands of clients with tax representation and resolving any and all types of tax situations that can arise with Federal or State taxes.  His services include Audit Representation, Tax Planning, Preparation of Current and Delinquent Tax Returns, Tax Disputes, Criminal Tax Representation, Defense of Money Laundering, Tax Levy Release, Defense of Investors and Promoters of Offshore Tax Shelters, Payroll or Sales Tax Disputes and International Tax Planning and Representation.

Steve has earned all his degrees with Honors; including a Bachelors Degree in Accounting from Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA., an M.B.A. from New York University in New York City, a Law Degree from New York Law School and an Advanced Law Degree specializing in Tax from Golden Gate University Law School in San Francisco, CA.  
Steve's licensing includes the State Bar of California, the State Bar of New York (inactive), CPA (New York-inactive), United States Tax Court, U.S. District in all Districts in California, Federal Court of Claims, Federal Appeals Court and U.S. Supreme Court.

Some of Steve's accomplishments include articles featured in several publications on the subject of How to Reduce your Taxes, Avoiding Tax Return Preparation Penalties, Tax Aspects of Financial Planning and Hong Kong Revenue Law to mention a few.  Steve has conducted countless seminars on such topics as the Tax Aspects of Financial Planning, Legal Liability of Certified Public Accounts, and Tax Planning for Small Business, Tax Saving Through Year-End tax planning and taxation of Individuals.

Steve's media accomplishments include seven years as the Fox TV-Bay Area Legal Analyst, hosting his own Talk Show on KNBR Radio-San Francisco and numerous appearances on Bay Area radio and television stations.  Steve speaks on all legal and tax issues.

Steve taught for eight years at Golden Gate University in San Francisco as well as the University of San Francisco.

 


 

BAWB Thursday February 19th 2009 Meeting

TOPIC:

Strategies For Growing Your Home Renovating Business
Buying and Selling Houses in a Down Market

robynthompson_1.jpgSpeaker; Robyn Thompson

"The Queen of Rehab"

 


Robyn became financially independent renovating houses, and you can do the same;however, if you aren't prepared, the process can become completely overwhelming...

Many real estate investors shy away from the "ugly" house business because they fear hiring contractors and tradesmen. However the BEST deals whether they are from REO lenders or private party sellers are typically found where a property needs lots of fix up work.

We have all heard the horror stories of rehabbers who loose their shirt because a contractor took them to the cleaners, they did not properly estimate the costs for materials and labor, or forgot about the invariable unknowns.

Learn how the beginning novice real estate investor and even the seasoned pros make
correct choices when tackling a renovation project.

How to engage your "Team"; contractors, and tradesmen so that they are hard working team players that get the job done on time, on budget and at a high standard of quality.

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Who Is Robyn Thompson?

Robyn Thompson is the nations leading expert on buying, renovating and selling homes for huge chunks of cash and is known throughout the United States and Canada as "The Queen of Rehab".

After spending 9 years working a dead end corporate job, Robyn realized that her hard work and dedication for IBM was not going to provided financial independence.  She walked away from her secure paycheck and never looked back.

Over the past 11 years since Robyn left IBM, she has bought, fixed and sold 260 homes with price ranges as low as $8,000 to as high as $4,000,000.  She has spent as much as $2,100,000 in labor and materials in one year to renovate properties with more than 22 contractors working full time to take the ugly homes she bought and turn them into little castles at lightening speed.

Robyn will be sharing her strategies on: 1) How to find the profitable homes that need to be renovated, 2) How to find and control the contractors to get the job done and 3) Selling houses quickly for huge chunks of cash.

Robyn has taught thousands of students throughout the United States how to become financially independent. She has shared the stage with Donald Trump, Dr Phil, Mark Victor Hansen, Ron LeGrand, Marshall Sylver & many more legends.

Robyn uses her success in the real estate business to help those less fortunate. The most recent construction project that Robyn completed was an orphanage in Haiti for 165 children that opened on February 21st, 2007.

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Robyn Thompson -

"The Queen of Rehab" FULL DAY WORKSHOP

Buying & Selling Houses in a Down Market

Learn How to put $20,000 Cash in the Bank each month,

Finding, Fixing, & Flipping the Right Properties in today's Marketplace.

Robyn will be conducting a FULL DAY Workshop on Sat. 2-21-2009 at the
South San Francisco Airport Conference Center you don't want to miss.

For more information about the workshop, a workshop brochure,
and registration form please click here.

FREE PRE-REGISTRATION BONUS

 

 

Pre- Register for the Workshop by Monday February 16th, 2009 and receive as a
FREE pre-registration Bonus Robyn's recent report; "Selling Houses in a Down Market".

For a copy of Robyn's report; "Nine Strategies for Growing your Home Renovation Business" please click here


BAWB Thursday January 15th 2009 Meeting

Start off the New Year Informed –listen and learn from our own industry expert…

Speaker: Author of Timing the Real Estate Market, Statistician, & Investor; Robert Campbell

Topic: 2009 Housing Forecast -What Will Happen & Why

Program Director Note: "Robert has spoken at our

Meetings in the past and has been incredibly prescient in accurately predicting California Real Estate Market trends. Don't miss his insight at this months meeting…"

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The Campbell Method: A Proven Timing
System that Tells You EXACTLY When to Buy
and Sell Real Estate to Make Maximum Profits!

Dear Real Estate Investor:

Imagine for a moment how you would feel if you could predict major turning points in the real estate market.

Suppose somebody handed you a 21-year time-tested system that would tell you ahead of time when property values were going to hit a peak … and then when prices were going to hit bottom years later.

If you could anticipate these kinds of critical real estate events in advance … then not only could you make spectacular profits, but you could protect your money as well.

Sounds pretty amazing, doesn't it?

Actually, it's not. The real estate market does signal its future intentions if you know where to look.

Hello. My name is Robert Campbell and I wrote Timing the Real Estate Market to help both professionals and ordinary people make the most money in real estate with the least amount of risk. I also have my web site; www.realestatetiming.com Based on a major breakthrough in tracking and predicting real estate trends, my book reveals the real estate timing technique that I call The Campbell Method .

As far as I know, The Campbell Method is the only proven method in the world that shows how to accurately anticipate upcoming changes in your local real estate market.

What this means is that when you read Timing the Real Estate Market , you are going to learn how to make – and protect – your fortune in real estate in the same way that J. Paul Getty, the Rockefellers, Warren Buffett, and other super-rich investors made their fortunes: by focusing on WHEN to buy and sell.

It's true. When it comes to making money in real estate, nothing beats good timing.

The reason that The Campbell Method is going to change the way you think about how to buy and sell real estate is that I share my truly remarkable discovery of five key real estate indicators. I call them "Vital Signs," and they're able to predict the peaks and valleys of real estate cycles with an almost uncanny accuracy. As "leading indicators" to what's looming on the horizon for real estate prices, these Vital Sign indicators act like windows into the future, giving you advance notice of approaching trend changes from three to six months before they become obvious to the general public.

Author's Note: Timing the Real Estate Market is used at the University of San Diego by Professor Elaine Worzala. The class: Real Estate Investment. "The logic behind these Vital Sign indicators is air-tight," says Professor Worzala. "I'm very impressed, and my students love your book."

Copies of Timing the Real Estate Market will be available for purchase and autograph by Robert Campbell at the meeting.

 




Meetings in 2008

Thursday December 18, 2008

This is our final meeting of the year!

DON'T MISS OUR DEAL OF THE YEAR HOLIDAY GATHERING

This is always judged by our attendees to be one of the BEST meetings we have all year. It's a great way to learn what others are doing, the genesis of their individual transactions, and more importantly where the profit centers are...you'll be amazed at how many different perspectives to doing a deal there are.

This also will be a great meeting to get to better know your fellow attendees. Come join us for a festive time of the year meeting that will feature some refreshments, wine, finger foods, and Holiday cheer in an open forum setting. You are invited to bring your spouse or a loved one for a night out and to better see what our meetings are all about.

Do you know of a BAWB member who did a Killer deal this past year?

Nominations are encouraged for our annual "BAWB 2008 Deal of the Year" awards.

Click here to obtain one of the nomination forms which can be sent in.

Each of the selected nominees will tell us their "deal story" which promises to be informative and fun. It's been an incredible year filled with change, tough lessons, and successes. We hope some of you will share a hard lesson or success from the past year.

 

 

Thursday November 20, 2008

A TWO PART PROGRAM

PART ONE

Don't miss this revealing meeting!

CHAIN OF BLAME
How Wall Street Caused the Mortgage and Credit Crisis
by Paul Muolo and Mathew Padilla


 

The true extent of Wall Street's role in the current mortgage and credit crisis is revealed for the first time by authors Paul Muolo and Mathew Padilla, two acclaimed journalists who have long tracked the financial industry. In CHAIN OF BLAME: How Wall Street Caused the Mortgage and Credit Crisis (Wiley; $27.95; July 2008, Hardcover), the authors spin a tale of greed and recklessness all around Countrywide Chief Angelo Mozilo, whom Muolo has known for 20 years. Going behind the scenes of Mozilo's dramatic rise and fall, the book outlines his love-hate relationship with The Street, and how he paved the way for mortgage banking firms to use loan brokers who had "no skin" in the lending game. The idea was to fund loans as quickly as possible and securitize them through Wall Street. It was then Wall Street's job to transform the mortgages into "investments" and find people (sometimes suckers) to buy them. The whole system became concerned with one thing: earning a commission.

Muolo and Padilla chronicle this disaster, and explain in detail what went wrong at the nation's top subprime lending institutions including Countrywide, and non-banks such as New Century Financial, Ameriquest Mortgage and its sister firm, Argent Mortgage, the latter two of which were owned by the late Roland Arnall, former ambassador to the Netherlands, and a large political donor to the George W. Bush. (Many of the nation's largest non-bank subprime firms were backed by such Wall Street giants as Bear, Stearns, Credit Suisse, Merrill Lynch, Lehman Brothers and Greenwich Capital, among others.

 

 

 


Revelations from CHAIN OF BLAME include the following (and more):

  • Wall Street firms like Merrill Lynch and Bear Stearns were using sweat shop contract underwriting firms to review billions of dollars worth of mortgages from 2004 to early 2007. Some workers interviewed by Muolo and Padilla believed the edict was to review one loan an hour or never get called again for a job.
  • Some workers told the authors that certain supervisors working for the contract underwriting firms of Clayton Holdings and the Bohan Group changed the ratings on loans to please their Wall Street clients. At the same time Wall Street supervisors didn't seem to care too much about quality because they were more interested in quantity: they had loans to securitize and bond investors to sell those securities too-especially overseas.

  • The inside story of went wrong at Angelo Mozilo's Countrywide Financial, the nation's largest home lender.

  • How various lenders kept lists (such as Countrywide's "Friends of Angelo's") in order to give special concessions and deals to influential people

  • An inside look at the rise and fall of the Bear Stearn hedge funds, based on subprime assets, created by Ralph Cioffi and Matthew Tannin who currently face federal prosecution.

  • How America's subprime debacle sparked a worldwide credit crisis.

  • Which reputable Wall Street firms couldn't resist the gold rush despite growing evidence that subprime delinquencies were growing.

  • What led to the rise and fall of Ameriquest Mortgage, the nation's largest subprime lender.

  • The first definitive history of subprime lending in America with juicy details about how this business started out with 'Repo Men' throwing bald grannies out of their homes.

  • The reasons why it could be a full decade before the U.S housing market recovers from the losses and price declines of the past 18 months.

CHAIN OF BLAME is a sweeping, narrative of greed run amok, one that has not come down the pike since James B. Stewart's Den of Thieves and Michael Lewis's Liar's Poker.

About the authors:

Paul Muolo is the co-author of the bestselling "Inside Job: The Looting of America's Savings and Loans." He is the executive editor of National Mortgage News, which won a Polk Award in 1990 for its reporting on the S&L Crisis. His freelance work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Barron's, Playboy, and various other publications.

Mathew Padilla (Santa Ana, CA) is a business reporter for The Orange County Register and a regular business news commentator on KOCE and KDOC television. His work on the subprime crisis was recognized by the Society of American Business Editors and Writers and was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. He also hosts the popular Mortgage Insider blog website, which has been featured on CNBC, MarketWatch, and Editor & Publisher.


Copies of the book will be available for purchase and autograph at the meeting.


Thursday October 16th 2008

Topic:

CONFESSIONS OF A REAL ESTATE ENTREPRENEUR

WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN IN HIGH-STAKES
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

SPEAKER: Author, commercial Real Estate Attorney, Real Estate Broker and investor;

James A. Randel


Everything You Need to Know To Make It Big In Real Estate

Confessions of a Real Estate Entrepreneur: What It Takes to Win in High-Stakes Commercial Real Estate will be of great interest to anyone interested in real estate or entrepreneuring. Full of real-world wisdom from successful investor James Randel, this discussion will be packed with detailed examples of real-life deals, demonstrating strategies to help you avoid the mistakes that Randel and other investors learned the hard way.

Randel is NOT a get-rich-quick, no money down proponent. His approach to the accumulation of wealth, using real estate, is aggressive and creative but by no means, risk-free. Inside you'll learn first hand lessons and secrets about:

  • Researching properties
  • Financing strategies that maximize your buying power
  • Legal terms, issues, and conditions you should understand
  • Profiting through option agreements
  • The most vital skills for real estate success

Below are two endorsements written by leaders of two of the largest commercial real estate companies in the United States:

"I've tracked Jimmy's incredible run of successful real estate investments for 20 years and more recently invested very profitable with him. His latest book, Confessions of a Real Estate Entrepreneur, provides all the tools for analyzing, buying, improving and profiting from the investment in income producing properties. It is a must read for anyone interested in real estate investing."
Jeff Dunne, Vice Chairman, CB Richard Ellis.

"Jim Randel's book, Confessions of a Real Estate Entrepreneur, expounds on all of the exciting elements of commercial real estate. Jim's focus on the building blocks, the creativity and the strategy of deal making gives its readers a front row seat into this high stakes, and richly rewarding game. I have completed many transactions with Jim and have found his excerpts to be a true and readable accounting of just some of his dealings. For all the real estate professionals who work for me, this is a must read."
Jim Fagan, Managing Director, Cushman & Wakefield.

Don't Miss this outstanding evening and a chance to listen and learn from the author of the book; Confessions of a Real Estate Entrepreneur - the book that the late Bob Bruss reviewed and stated;

"Hidden under that shell is one of the best real estate investment books I've ever read. On my scale of one to 10, this unique book rates an off-the-chart 12…."

To Read the entire Bob Bruss book review click here

Who is James A. Randel?

JAMES A. RANDEL
Commercial Real Estate Attorney, Real Estate Broker, Investor

Jim Randel is a graduate of the Columbia University College and Law School. Since graduating law school, he has been buying/selling, brokering and lawyering real estate deals. His earliest ventures relied on creative financing partnerships. With time, he moved into more aggressive real estate strategies. Today Randel is a leader in "added value" investing,
an approach to real estate that attempts to boost the value of a property well beyond normal appreciation or inflation. His strategies have been followed by many investors around the country.

Randel is also the author of two books. His first book, THE REAL ESTATE GAME AND HOW TO WIN IT, was published in March of 1985. His second book, CONFESSIONS OF A REAL ESTATE ENTREPRENEUR, came out in January, 2006 and demonstrates commercial real estate investment strategies through examples of detailed real-life deals.

Randel has also been a daily commentator on real estate issues on television and has spoken at national real estate conferences around the United States, including Harvard Business School.


And don't miss the exciting Peter Fortunato's exciting October Workshop:

Taught for First Time in over a Decade on the West Coast! - Don't Miss this Opportunity to learn from the Master Dealmaker

Peter Fortunato's Real Estate Acquisition Techniques Class

Peter will present (2) two days of lecture and discussion, with case studies, regarding the acquisition and control of Real Property. Questions & Discussion are encouraged!

PRE - REGISTER TODAY for the Upcoming BAWB sponsored
FULL DAY WORKSHOP - Saturday & Sunday October 11-12

For more information on this fabulous workshop event please CLICK HERE!


Thursday September 18, 2008

Speaker: Master Dealmaker; Peter Fortunato

TOPIC: Real Estate Acquisition Techniques

In what may represent one of the greatest buying opportunities in ones lifetime to creatively acquire or control Real property which will produce income, growth, and lifestyle for you and your family for years to come - don't miss this opportunity to listen and learn from the Master Dealmaker himself;
Peter Fortunato

Whether you're just starting out or consider yourself a seasoned pro you don't want to miss month's meeting and the follow up Saturday and Sunday workshop.

Invite a friend, associate, family member or loved one for a wonderful evening out of education, discussion, and networking.

Pete will outline his views about:

* Capitalism and Freedom

* The subjectivity about Value for property

* What do you want?
Income, Growth, Tax Benefits, Amortization, Management, or Use?

* Why the statement; "I need Cash…" is often a BIG lie

* How to get started

* Equity Financing and Equity Participation agreements

* How to involve other investors, family and friends in your investments

* Why non institutional financing is far better than "off the rack" financing

* Dealing with Promises to Property

 

 


Thursday August 14, 2008

Speaker: Steve Moskowitz, Attorney, CPA


 

TOPIC: Winning on your Taxes

Undoubtedly you've heard Steve on the Bay area radio airwaves and seen him on TV. His law firm specializes in taxation matters and negotiation with the IRS. Visit with us this evening and learn from his expertise about;

* What Real Estate investors need to know about their investments and taxes?

* What happens if you don't file or file truthfully

* Audit trigger issues and preparedness

* IRS penalties and defenses

* And so much more…


About the Speaker:

Steve Moskowitz, is the Senior Partner in the Law Office of Steven Moskowitz, LLP, located in San Francisco, California. Steve Moskowitz, LLP, also represents clients with local, national and International needs.

The Steve Moskowitz tax law firm specializes in civil and criminal business and individual tax law. For over thirty-five years, Steve Moskowitz has successfully helped thousands of clients with tax representation and resolving different types of tax situations that can arise with the IRS or State. His services include Criminal Tax Representation, Audit Representation, Civil and Criminal Representation, Tax Planning, Current and Delinquent Tax Returns, Tax Disputes, Money Laundering, Tax Levy Release, Offshore Tax Shelter, Employment or Payroll Taxes and International Tax Representation.

 

The Steve Moskowitz tax law firm includes a professional staff of attorneys, certified public accountants, paralegals and administrative assistants.

Steve Moskowitz has earned an advanced law degree specializing in tax, in addition to the regular law degree. His degrees all with Honors include an M.B.A. Specializing in Accounting from New York University and a Bachelor Degree, Specialization in Accounting from Drexel University. His licensing include, State Bar of California and the State Bar of New York, Certified Public Account-New York, United States Tax Court, Federal Appeals Court, United States Supreme Court, Northern District of California, Eastern District of California, Southern District of California and Central District of California.

Steve has published articles featured in a variety of publications on the subject of Tax Law, How to Reduce your Taxes, Avoiding Tax Return Preparation Penalties, Tax Aspects of Financial Planning and Hong Kong Revenue Law to mention a few. He has conducted seminars on such topics as Tax Aspects of Financial Planning, Legal Liability of Certified Public Accounts, and Tax Planning for Small Business, Tax Saving Through Year-End tax planning and taxation of Individuals and business.

Steve Moskowitz media accomplishments include being the Fox TV Legal Analyst for seven years, Talk Show Host for KNBR-San Francisco and KGO and KSFO Talk Radio-San Francisco speaking about legal and tax issues.

As a tax attorney, Steve taught for ten years in Law School, Graduate Tax School and University.


Thursday July 17, 2008

Speaker: Master Dealmaker; Peter Fortunato

TOPIC: The ART of the Deal

Good Deals are not found…Opportunities are located or locate you….Then good deals (Transactions) are constructed…

There are certain fundamental negotiating and investment techniques that are universal regardless of your location.

This month's featured speaker is Peter Fortunato. Nationally known as an expert in using Real Estate creatively coupled with "paper" to formulate profitable Real Estate Transactions for the buyer, seller, and investor.

Learn how to create profitable Transactions, Income and Wealth- often without cash, credit, or extensive connections.

Discover negotiating techniques and paperwork which make the numbers work and allow for deals to happen.

Visit with us and learn from one of the Masters on how to "Construct" Deals. Hear Pete's clear, patient explanations, and practical insights. You Do NOT want to miss this month's meeting, plan on being with us!

Taught for First Time in over a Decade on the West Coast! - Don't Miss this Opportunity to learn from the Master Dealmaker

Peter Fortunato's Real Estate Acquisition Techniques Class

Peter will present (2) two days of lecture and discussion, with case studies, regarding the acquisition and control of Real Property. Questions & Discussion are encouraged!

PRE - REGISTER TODAY for the Upcoming BAWB sponsored
FULL DAY WORKSHOP - Saturday & Sunday October 11-12

For more information on this fabulous workshop event please CLICK HERE!

 

 


Thursday June 19, 2008

Speaker:

Author, investor, educator,
Michael Morrongiello

TOPIC:

"Paper" into Cash - The Convertible Currency

How to Manufacture Your Own Financing

Don't just survive the credit crunch - THRIVE during changing market cycles!

Discover how to effectively create marketable real estate-secured Notes that can be easily and readily converted into a cash lump sum. With the real estate markets softening, Wall Street no longer buying certain loans, and qualifying criteria becoming more stringent - with the right knowledge, you can fill the void in the marketplace by offering seller financing for both the acquisition and disposition of properties.

What is Seller Carryback financing?

When a property seller assists the buyer by acting as the lender, the property seller may finance part or all of the sale. The term given to such seller financing is "carryback financing." A seller is literally carrying back part or all of the financing on the property instead of a financial institution.
In today's tight credit Market; Seller carryback financing is vital to a successful sales program. It is so important that if more property sellers, their agents, buyers, and Real Estate Investors understood the principles of seller carryback financing, more real estate activity would be generated across the country than with any other marketing tool!

A Few Advantages of Seller Carryback Financing:

It makes a listing more salable.

It provides the seller with an interest return (yield) on their note that exceeds savings accounts, CD's and money market accounts.

The seller carryback note(s) can be an extremely safe investment.

The seller carryback note(s) can be made salable, should the holder need cash in the future.

 

At this Meeting you will learn About;

  • Understanding "Paper" - WHY use seller financing to buy or sell
  • Different types of security instruments which can be used
  • Relationship between PRICE vs. TERMS
  • Wrap's -- Your Multi Purpose Financing Tool
  • Magnifying yield & capturing amortization
  • Deal Structuring tips, tricks, and techniques
  • Using other collateral
  • The some NOW, some LATER concept
  • Generating solutions and how to profit with "paper"

* The type of notes preferred by "paper" investors or note buyers. Owner-occupied homes are the most desirable. History has proven them the most stable. Notes secured by land usually have the greatest risk.

* Real estate values fluctuate both up and down over time, even in good areas. Why a note holder's best protection against loss is protective equity established at the time he acquires a note. An owner with a substantial equity who is paying on a note will be motivated to protect his/her equity position.

Some Terms & Concepts to become familiar with:

Your Financial Calculator:

TIME: Expressed in months or years (Calculator symbol = N)

INTEREST: The rate of interest or yield desired usually expressed per month or per year (Calculator symbol = I). The annual interest rate must be divided by the number of payments that the note requires during the year. Monthly + by 12, Quarterly + by 4, semi-annually + by 2, etc.

PRESENT VALUE: The dollar value today of dollars to be received in the future. (PV is the symbol.)

PAYMENT: The amount of money paid periodically on the note. In the above example, payment includes principal and interest. (Payment is the PMT symbol on a financial calculator.)

FUTURE VALUE: As a seller carried back of a note to be fully amortized over 10 years, the future value (FV on the financial calculator) would be zero. However, suppose a note has a future balloon payment due before it fully amortizes. If you are solving for PV, you must first calculate the amount of the balloon or the Future Value (FV) before you can calculate or solve for the discounted PV value.

More Terms

PROTECTIVE EQUITY: Is the current market value of the property less the total debt on the property. It is the sellers' or lenders' cushion against possible loss. The larger the protective equity, the more protection for the lender. Note: Having substantial protective equity is the best way to take back a mortgage without being taken.

LOAN-TO-VALUE (LTV) ratio is the amount of debt on a property expressed as a percentage of the Fair Market Value (FMV) of the property. Example: A property valued at $100,000 has a first loan of $50,000 and a second loan of $20,000. The $70,000 total debt divided by the $100,000 Fair Market Value (FMV) = 70% LTV. The lower the loan-to-value ratio, the more equity an owner has. For example, with only $50,000 debt, the same property would have a LTV ratio of 50%.

About the Speaker:

Michael T. Morrongiello is an active investor who specializes in Real Estate & Real Estate "Paper" investments. Widely known as having one of the most knowledgeable and creative minds in the paper business, Michael started creating paper as a result of his own Real Estate investment activities in the early 1980s. He has bought, sold or held for investment multiple properties in several states as well as thousands of real estate-secured mortgages. He has creatively used seller financed mortgages to secure all types of residential properties, apartments, mobile home parks, office buildings, development land, businesses, and commercial properties in every state in the Union from Alaska to Hawaii and Florida to California. His tips, tricks, and traps articles often appear in industry publications.

 


Thursday May 15th, 2008

Speaker: Marko Rubel

Topic:
"How to make $20,000 to $50,000 per month Buying Houses Part Time"

Take Advantage of the Tidal Wave of Opportunities that currently exist and will continue through this market "correction"

Don't Miss this opportunity to listen and learn what is working for Marko under today's market conditions

Join the growing number of groups and members around the country who are embracing a fascinating personal story as well as an original voice the real estate investing field. When Marko comes to speak for your group, you will learn to:

  • How to Dominate the Foreclosure market more efficiently
  • Learn to automate your Direct Mail program and Skip-Tracing
  • How to find REAL motivated sellers consistently
  • How to better analyze deals for greater profits
  • How to move quickly and efficiently to formulate offers, tie up the deal, and then get it closed
  • And much, much more-you don't want to miss this meeting.

In over 5 years as a full time investor, Marko has completed several hundred highly profitable transactions. Last year alone his automated business produced over $1,000,000 in profits.

Marko contributes his success to Marketing and Automating how he runs his business. He will reveal one of his secret automation tools that allowed him to systemize his operation. This proven system alone was responsible for doubling his profits and cutting his active involvement down to only several hours per deal!

This eye-opening presentation will blow you away! Marko will teach you why setting up a "Motivated Seller Attraction System" and a "Lazy Man's Back Office System" is the key to doubling profits and at the same time tripling your free time! You don't want to miss it!

Don't let your competition get there first!

 

Thursday April 17th, 2008

Speaker: Richard Desich - Equity Trust Company

Topic:
Accelerating Wealth with Self-Directed IRAs

Self-Directed IRAs for the Real Estate Investor:
Your Knowledge + Your Expertise = Your Profits… Earned Tax Free with the use of government sponsored retirement plans.

One of the greatest (and least known) tools available to real estate investors are government sponsored retirement plans. Most real estate investors believe that their only IRA investment options are bank CDs or the stock market. Very few realize that they have the option to truly self direct their IRAs in areas where they have knowledge and expertise such as real estate.

  • Choosing the right self directed custodian
  • A review of your retirement plan Options

  • Creative and high yielding Investment Options- Real Estate, Notes, Options, Private Placements and much more…

  • Rules and Regulations/Prohibited Transactions

  • How to Create Tax-Free income for life

  • Plenty of Questions and answers

About our Speaker- Who is Richard Desich?

 

 

 

Richard Desich

As a Vice President of Equity Trust Company, Richard Desich Jr. is a nationally recognized, pre-eminent authority on non-traditional investing in IRAs and qualified plans. An experienced real estate investor, Rich holds Series 7, 24, 55 and 63 licenses with the NASD. A graduate of Ohio State University, he joined Equity Trust in 1998, and now travels throughout the country educating numerous investor associations and groups each year on the advantages of self-directed real estate IRAs. Rich has been quoted in prestigious financial publications including the Wall Street Journal and Investor's Business Daily, and investors of all levels and experience benefit from his expertise.

About Equity Trust Company

With more than 32 years experience, Equity Trust Company is a leading custodial provider of self-directed IRAs and small business retirement plans. Clients benefit from our extensive expertise, dedication and customer-focused support in providing truly self-directed IRAs, and our clients increase financial wealth by investing in variety of opportunities from real estate and private placements to stocks and bonds. Equity Trust Company manages more than 30,000 accounts for clients in all 50 states.

SPECIAL WORKSHOP EVENT:
Tax-Free Wealth Seminar
Stop Paying Taxes On Real Estate and Other Non-Traditional Investments Today!

When: Saturday April 19th 2008

Where:
Embassy Suites
South San Francisco Airport
250 Gateway Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94080
# 650-589-3400

Time: 9 Am to 4 Pm - check in begins 8:30 am

For more information on this workshop, please click here 

 


March 20th, 2008

Speaker: author, investor, educator; John Schaub

Topic:
Creating Wealth During Uncertain Times


 

 

Don't miss the wonderful opportunity to listen and learn from John Schaub

* Buying from sellers and lenders who are in trouble

* Using Investor money for your down payments

* Structuring financing that gives you the cash flow

* Buying property with the greatest profit potential

* Attracting and keeping the best tenants in your town.

* Selling quickly at market prices in a soft market

About John Schaub:

John has survived eight Presidents and prospered for 30 years as a landlord. He authored the original single family house seminar in 1976 which launched thousands on their way to successful investing. He is still an active buyer and engaged in managing his business and investments, when not traveling with his family, or building homes for Habitat for Humanity.

John is a reformed "Big Deal" guy, who discovered that most of the big talkers had small bank balances. John stresses keeping it simple. He talks only about what he has done and what has worked and sometimes not worked for him. John spends nearly all of his working time making deals and managing his properties. He teaches only three seminars a year.

He stresses buying better, well located houses as opposed to less expensive houses or other income properties. Better houses are much more profitable and far less trouble. He advocates paying off debt, owning properties free and clear and maximizing cash flow by only buying properties with larger profit potential, financed so they produce immediate cash flow.

John graduated in 1970 from the University of Florida College of Business, was an active Realtor for 10 years and served as President of both the Sarasota and Florida Real Estate Exchangers. He is listed in the Hall of Fame of Who's Who in Creative Real Estate, featured on the cover of Personal Finance magazine and was recently quoted in Forbes.

He is an advocate for privately owned affordable housing. He served 7 years on the International Board of Habitat for Humanity and has served four terms as President of the Sarasota Habitat Affiliate and served 17 years on their board.

John's wife Valerie, a real estate attorney, and their three perfect children enjoy skiing, boating, diving, horseback riding, and touring the country in John's plane. John is an instrument rated pilot and has been flying his own plane since 1973.

IMPORTANT WORKSHOP DATE CHANGE

The John Schaub WORKSHOP event has been changed to a new date from Sat. 3-22-2008 to the NEW date of Saturday 3-29-2008 - same times, same location.

PRE- REGISTER TODAY for John Schaub's
Full Day Sat. 3-29-2008 Workshop Event

Creating Wealth During Uncertain Times

Time: 9 Am to 4 Pm

When: Saturday March 29

South San Francisco Conference Center
Near SFO

This will be a powerful information filled event you simply must attend.

* Special Bonus Material to also be presented by Michael Morrongiello on using alternative & creative financing techniques

Seating is VERY limited! - Don't Wait - Pre-Register Today!

For a workshop brochure, registration form and more information click here

 


February 21st, 2008

Speaker: Jay P. DeCima a/k/a "Fixer Jay"

Topic:
Investing in small Mixed use and Multi Unit properties

About our Speaker:
Author of the fabulous "Making BIG Money Fixing Ugly Houses" book and "Trade Secrets" newsletter we distribute to all new BAWB members as part of their membership package Jay will discuss a topic he knows very well. How to invest in and make money with smaller mixed use and Multi unit rental investment properties.

Don't miss this opportunity to listen and learn from this seasoned "Old Timer" and the wisdom he shares with Real Estate investors around the country.

Jay P. DeCima, known to many as "Fixer Jay", is a seasoned real estate investor with more than 40 years of hands on experience; nearly half that time has been devoted to Jay's specialty - fixing-up rundown houses and adding value. In 1980, Jay quit his 23K-year telephone job to pursue real estate investing full time. Today, Jay is widely regarded as the undisputed king of fixer-upper houses on the national teaching circuit. He spends a great deal of his time overseeing his 200 house empire in Redding, California, and writing about his experiences.

Since Jay's favorite recreation is the same as his day to day activities. He always enjoys sharing his knowledge with the various investor clubs around the country.

If you wish to get your book autographed - bring it to the meeting.

 


January 17th 2008 Meeting

A (2) Two Part Information filled Program you do not want to miss!

The Campbell Method: A Proven Timing System that Tells You EXACTLY When to Buy and Sell Real Estate to Make Maximum Profits!
&
The Mortgage Meltdown Freeze = Fraud


Part 1 – San Mateo, CA Attorney, freelance writer;

Sean Olender

MORTGAGE MELTDOWN
Interest rate 'freeze' - the real story is fraud
Bankers pay lip service to families while scurrying to avert suits, prison

Excerpt:
…unfortunately, the "freeze" is just another fraud - and like the other bailout proposals, it has nothing to do with U.S. house prices, with "working families," keeping people in their homes or any of that nonsense.

The sole goal of the freeze is to prevent owners of mortgage-backed securities, many of them foreigners, from suing U.S. banks and forcing them to buy back worthless mortgage securities at face value - right now almost 10 times their market worth.

The ticking time bomb in the U.S. banking system is not resetting subprime mortgage rates. The real problem is the contractual ability of investors in mortgage bonds to require banks to buy back the loans at face value if there was fraud in the origination process.

And, to be sure, fraud is everywhere. It's in the loan application documents, and it's in the appraisals. There are e-mails and memos floating around showing that many people in banks, investment banks and appraisal companies - all the way up to senior management - knew about it.

To read the rest of this insightful article go to:

www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2007/12/09/IN5BTNJ2V.DTL

 


Part 2 – Author of Timing the Real Estate Market, Statistician, & Investor;

Robert Campbell

The Campbell Method: A Proven Timing
System that Tells You EXACTLY When to Buy
and Sell Real Estate to Make Maximum Profits!


"Is now a good time to buy ...
or should I wait?"

"Should I sell now ...
or will housing prices go even higher?"


 

Dear Real Estate Investor:

Imagine for a moment how you would feel if you could predict major turning points in the real estate market.

Suppose somebody handed you a 21-year time-tested system that would tell you ahead of time when property values were going to hit a peak … and then when prices were going to hit bottom years later.

If you could anticipate these kinds of critical real estate events in advance … then not only could you make spectacular profits, but you could protect your money as well.

Sounds pretty amazing, doesn't it?

Actually, it's not. The real estate market does signal its future intentions if you know where to look.

Hello. My name is Robert Campbell and I wrote Timing the Real Estate Market to help both professionals and ordinary people make the most money in real estate with the least amount of risk. Based on a major breakthrough in tracking and predicting real estate trends, my book reveals the real estate timing technique that I call The Campbell Method.

As far as I know, The Campbell Method is the only proven method in the world that shows how to accurately anticipate upcoming changes in your local real estate market.

 

What this means is that when you read Timing the Real Estate Market, you are going to learn how to make – and protect – your fortune in real estate in the same way that J. Paul Getty, the Rockefellers, Warren Buffett, and other super-rich investors made their fortunes: by focusing on WHEN to buy and sell.

It's true. When it comes to making money in real estate, nothing beats good timing.

The reason that The Campbell Method is going to change the way you think about how to buy and sell real estate is that I share my truly remarkable discovery of five key real estate indicators. I call them "Vital Signs," and they're able to predict the peaks and valleys of real estate cycles with an almost uncanny accuracy. As "leading indicators" to what's looming on the horizon for real estate prices, these Vital Sign indicators act like windows into the future, giving you advance notice of approaching trend changes from three to six months before they become obvious to the general public.

Author's Note: Timing the Real Estate Market is used at the University of San Diego by Professor Elaine Worzala. The class: Real Estate Investment. "The logic behind these Vital Sign indicators is air-tight," says Professor Worzala. "I'm very impressed, and my students love your book."

Copies of Timing the Real Estate Market will be available for purchase and autograph by Robert Campbell at the meeting.




Workshops in 2008


Saturday April 19th 2008

SPECIAL WORKSHOP EVENT:
Tax-Free Wealth Seminar
Stop Paying Taxes On Real Estate and Other Non-Traditional Investments Today!

Equity Trust Company's Tax-Free Wealth Seminar is coming to the SF Bay Area to educate you on how limited investment options and taxes that drain profits can be problems of the past...

Where:
Embassy Suites
South San Francisco Airport
250 Gateway Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94080
# 650-589-3400

Time: 9 Am to 4 Pm - check in begins 8:30am

One of the nation's leading custodian for self-directed IRAs, details the amazing benefits that self-directed IRAs can provide you today and in the future. This day-long event showcases the power and astounding growth potential of self-directed IRAs and below is some of what you'll learn:

· Quick turn real estate and Note deals TAX-FREE
· Raise millions of dollars hassle-free to fund your deals
· Compound your profits TAX-FREE for over 100 years
· Make your children or grandchildren millionaires

Sign-up Today! It's easy, just click below to obtain the workshop registration form, fill it out and mail or fax it in.

The Pre-registration deadline expires Tuesday April 15th 2008

If you pre-register in advance, your cost is just $99 per person, $149 per couple.

After the deadline and on a space available basis at the door the cost will be $199 per person or $249 per couple-no exceptions

FREE Bonuses available only to you but only if you PRE-REGISTER!

Sign up in advance and receive $410 worth of fabulous educational products including:

* Two FREE months of Investor Insights - a private teleconference with Dick Desich held the 1st Wednesday of each month- a $300 value.

* Dick Desich's book, "Proven Wealth Building Secrets for You and Your Children"
-a $50 value.

* Dick Desich's lease option report
- $20 value.

* Equity Trust's guide to "Stop Paying Taxes to Your Real Estate Profits Today!"
- a $40 value.

The FREE Bonuses are yours but you must PRE-Register BEFORE the deadline date!

Don't Miss This Incredible Opportunity To Learn From A Nationally Recognized Expert!

For a workshop brochure, registration form and more information click here

 

March 29, 2008

PRE- REGISTER TODAY for John Schaub's
Full Day Sat. 3-29-2008 Workshop Event

Creating Wealth During Uncertain Times

Time: 9 Am to 4 Pm

When: Saturday March 29

South San Francisco Conference Center
Near SFO

This will be a powerful information filled event you simply must attend.

* Special Bonus Material to also be presented by Michael Morrongiello on using alternative & creative financing techniques

Seating is VERY limited! - Don't Wait - Pre-Register Today!

For a workshop brochure, registration form and more information click here


And don't miss the exciting Peter Fortunato's exciting October Workshop:

Taught for First Time in over a Decade on the West Coast! - Don't Miss this Opportunity to learn from the Master Dealmaker

Peter Fortunato's Real Estate Acquisition Techniques Class

Peter will present (2) two days of lecture and discussion, with case studies, regarding the acquisition and control of Real Property. Questions & Discussion are encouraged!

PRE - REGISTER TODAY for the Upcoming BAWB sponsored
FULL DAY WORKSHOP - Saturday & Sunday October 11-12

For more information on this fabulous workshop event please CLICK HERE!



Meetings in 2007


Thursday November 15th, 2007

Topic:
How to Profit from the Coming Wave of Bank Foreclosures

Speaker:
Author, Investor, Mortgage Counselor; Steve Dexter



How Much, How Many, How Quick Will They Come?

Fact: 40% of all national loan purchases had marginal subprime or Alt -A- Loans. One in 5 will default

Fact: 2.2 Million foreclosures nationwide are forecast in the next two years

Fact: Bank foreclosures in California have exploded FIVE-FOLD in 2007 for one major lender!

Find out about:

I. The Subprime Contagious Effect
II. The People and the Areas most likely to get hit
III. How long will this downturn last?
IV. What lenders, builders and realtors are most likely to get hit ---Where the present state of the real estate markets is and where it is likely to go
V. How the Subprime Contagious effect will effect the real estate industry and the larger overall US economy
VI. To homeowners in trouble---How to talk to the people in loss mitigation if you are in foreclosure
VII. To investors seeking to profit----How to find asset managers in the REO departments and establish relationships with top producing bank brokers

Don't Miss Your Chance to Profit!
Tremendous Fortunes Will Be Made in the Coming Years


About Steve Dexter:

  • Distinguished speaker at Harvard Business School, Law School and the Graduate School of Design
  • Owner and manager of 27 investment properties located in California and around the country
  • President of National Capital Funding since 1997. Since 1990, Dexter has personally funded over 500 million dollars and does many loans for homeowners and investors in Southern California and across the country
  • Author of the book "Real Estate Debt Can Make Can Make You Rich" published by McGraw-Hill available at local bookstores
  • His newest book "How to Ride the Coming Wave of Bank Foreclosures" is due out Spring 2008
  • Member of The National Association of Real Estate Editors, a professional group of authors and major newspaper journalists who write about the national real estate market.
  • Mentor to hundreds of investors across the country
  • Teacher of two popular college seminars in investing and real estate finance at colleges across Southern California
  • Writer of a free bi-monthly E-Newsletter, "Economic News You Can Use"
  • He writes articles for several national real estate journals


Thursday October 18th, 2007

Speakers:
Bill Twyford & Dwan Bent Twyford

Don't miss this exciting and successful couple and they share with you;

A Two Part Program - Short Sale Secrets in the Changing Market & Power Negotiating Techniques

Part 1 - Short Sale Secrets in the Changing Market


Building Your Case - Learn how to find deals, quickly and properly put together your submission packages with the banks, have the crucial conversation that will make or break your deal, how to pin down loss mitigation, how to handle the lenders property inspection, getting the deed, and more.

Additional Closing Arguments - When the bank says no, there is still work to do. How to place your second and third offer, how to delay the foreclosure, how to give the homeowners some money, what about bankruptcy, 1099's and deficiency judgments, etc.


About Dwan Bent Twyford
Dwan Bent-Twyford, the Queen of Foreclosures, is a distinguished author, motivating national speaker, and incredible teacher. She has published a home study course, Financial Freedom Through Foreclosures, that will teach you every aspect of the exciting foreclosure world….in detail! In a world dominated by men, this amazing woman has certainly made her mark wholesaling, short saling, buying, rehabbing, and successfully selling real estate for over a decade.

Her niche is finding foreclosures with no equity, negotiating with the banks to accept less than what is owed, thus creating a "Short Sale." Over the last several years she has developed a hugely successful "Short Sale" system that has earned her and her students hundreds of thousands of dollars. She wants to share that knowledge with you. Her goal is simple…to teach you how to become a "super investor" using her proven techniques, strategies, and concepts.



Part 2 - Learn to Negotiate Like a Pro

Bill Twyford has been buying foreclosures for almost a decade. In his first year as an investor, he sold eighty properties. The money was ten times better than any commission he had earned, so he made the switch from agent to investor, and his career took off. To date he has sold well over 800 properties.

Bill is successful because he has learned the art of proper communication. The difference between earning good money and great money is the way you speak.

Bill Twyford will touch on some of the scripts, objection handlers, and persuasive language patterns that will have banks and homeowners eating out of your hand. Once you learn these secrets, your income will go through the roof!


About Bill Twyford
Bill Twyford is a successful real estate investor with over 800 deals under his belt. In addition, he is a national speaker, author, motivator, and incredible teacher. He has taught thousands how to break down the communication barrier using his highly successful, one-of-a-kind concept: "Shut Up! and Stick To The Script!" and "The Secrets of Closing The Deal."

The key to success lies in your communication skills. Without them, you are like a fish out of water. He will teach you how to influence others using NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) geared especially for real estate investors.

Dwan's & Bill's follow up
FULL DAY WORKSHOP

Short Sales in the Changing Market & Learn to Negotiate Like a Pro

Saturday October 20th 2007

South San Francisco Airport Conference Center

9:00 Am to 5:00 Pm - registration begins 8:00 Am

Dwan & Bill are to going to share an amazing Saturday with you. They specialize in every aspect of investing from finding deals to short sales to bankruptcy to rehabbing to super negotiating, all with great success. They believe if you have the right scripts and use the right tools you'll be successful in this exciting business. Don't miss the chance to spend an entire day with this exciting couple.

For more information about the workshop, a printable workshop flyer, and registration form please click here.


Thursday July 19, 2007

Speaker: Kalinda Rose Stevenson, Ph.D.

TOPIC: No Money Limits: Teaching The Truth about Money


Every hopeful real estate investor wants to make money in real estate. This is why people buy books and courses, take real estate seminars, and attend real estate investment club meetings.

The reality is that most people who want to make money in real estate investing don't make money in real estate investing. Why? It comes down to understanding the truth about making money.

The most successful real estate investors know how to make money because they understand that they are playing a game with specific money-making rules. Unsuccessful real estate investors are unsuccessful, precisely because they are playing with a different set of money rules. And this is where the game of Monopoly is significant. Too many real estate investors attempt to play the real estate game with Monopoly-like money rules.

Kalinda Rose Stevenson, Ph.D.

Author, Internet Marketer, Consultant, Certified Guerrilla Marketing Coach, and longtime student of real estate investing.

Kalinda brings a teacher's perspective and experience to real estate education, particularly on the topic of making money.

Join us for an interactive, entertaining experience with an experienced teacher who will forever change the way you think about money and real estate investing.

Kalinda is the author of No Money Limits For Real Estate Investors, published by Morgan James Publishing and Co-Author of ebooks, Partner For Profits, and Owner Financing Made Easy. In her academic life, Kalinda earned B.A, B.S., M.Div., and Ph.D. degrees. Through her own transition from former Adjunct Professor and Lecturer at various schools of the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA, to entrepreneur, Kalinda is committed to teaching others what she learned the hard way about living life with "No Money Limits."

Copies of her wonderful book will be available at the meeting and can be autographed.


Thursday August 23, 2007

It's Miller Time...and the "Big Kahuna" is back…

(Please read all the way down for info about the upcoming
do not miss Jack Miller & John Schaub Blockbuster Workshop Event)

Don't miss this once in a blue moon opportunity to spend an evening with the incomparable Jack Miller.

THERE IS A SECRET TO GETTING RICH...

Anyone can learn how to get rich, but there's a catch. You have to understand MONEY--Why people spend it? When? How. Where? For What? You have to understand how a little money, plus time, can create a fortune for anyone. Test yourself. Do you know someone who isn't particularly smart or talented or energetic who seems to have made a lot of money, or who owns a lot of property?

My name is Jack Miller. I've been a successful investor in single family houses for 45 years. I've bought, sold, leased, managed, built, exchanged, financed and owned several hundred properties. Real estate is the main source of both my income and accumulated assets, thus, I can speak from years of actual experience.

LET ME TELL YOU A LITTLE STORY...
Once upon a time I was 40 years old and out of work. I'd been an executive with a Fortune 500 company with specialized technical skills. Without warning, I suddenly became a casualty of a corporate downsizing. I had two teenagers at home and a mortgage. I'd placed my future into the hands of my employer and felt secure with a retirement plan which would provide enough money for a comfortable lifestyle, recreation and travel. Suddenly I was out of work.

MIDDLE-AGED, OUT OF WORK, AND BROKE
My assets consisted of experience for which there were no jobs and a real estate license I'd picked up just for fun. The only employment I could find was as a residential real estate salesman. Although I'd owned real rental houses previously, I knew nothing about real estate or financing and had never earned a living as a salesman before. I had to start from scratch to learn the business.
In the real estate market that prevailed then, there were lots of buyers, but no sellers. I had to learn ways to prospect for cash sale listings because unmotivated sellers would settle for nothing less. That involved developing innovative ways to qualify buyers so they could obtain financing for their home purchases. In the process of creating down payments, I had to devise supplemental income credits, decorating and landscaping allowances. In the process I discovered ways to use virtually anything they owned in trade as down payments to reduce the amount they had to borrow, and along with it, their monthly payments.

LEARNING HOW TO BUY AND SELL HOUSES FROM SCRATCH
Suddenly, just when I was beginning to learn how to make money in a competitive selling market, the economy flip flopped. The buyers all disappeared and the phones stopped ringing. In order to earn a living, I had to come up with creative ways to locate buyers for all the properties that eager sellers wanted to list with me. Even when I found a buyer, interest rates on mortgage money was often too expensive for them to be able to afford the purchase. Necessity forced me to innovate. I learned ways to "create paper" with which to close a deal. Leases and Options became basic building blocks for making deals. So did contracts.

BREAKTHROUGH! BUYING AND SELLING FOR MYSELF!
One day it occurred to me that rather than properties per se, what I was really selling were my negotiating and deal-making skills. Instead of listing properties for sale, I began focusing my efforts on increasing my income. I started by buying Options on houses, then "flipping my Options, selling them either for cash or terms depending upon the deal. When I controlled the property, I could make more sophisticated transactions. But this required me to develop better negotiating skills and closing techniques. In the process, I had to learn the ways that taxes affected a sale from both the buyer's and seller's points of view.
Some of the most powerful techniques I learned were based upon tax free exchanges and gifts. These benefited both buyer and seller at the expense of the tax collector. And I found ways to structure complex transactions which solved financial and tax problems for both buyers and sellers in order to earn bigger profits; far greater than might have been made simply earning commissions or merely "flipping options".

RETIREMENT AFTER ONLY 5 YEARS!
Finally things began to click. During one 153 week period, I closed one or more deals each week in the capacity of broker, buyer, seller, or Optionee. At the age of 45, a short five years after I first started selling real estate, I was able to close my office and retire to the good life with my wife, touring the country in my motorhome and traveling in Europe and Asia. Why am I telling you all this? Because the time is as ripe as I've seen it in almost 20 years for you to do it too. I'll even tell you how to do it. Read on . . .
You can only look at so many sunsets, catch so many fish, or play so many rounds of golf before retirement gets to be a job. As a bored retiree, I started making the rounds of community social clubs as a luncheon speaker telling others about my experiences. From this sprang the first seminar in the world oriented toward the single family house as an investment vehicle. For the person who wants to build wealth starting with little or nothing, the single family house still offers more possibilities than any other type of investment. But there's a catch: You've got to have an intense desire to be rich, and be willing to work hard to learn as many real estate insiders' fortune-building secrets as you can. I'll share these with you.

BIRTH OF A NATIONAL NEWSLETTER
I started as a speaker, then as a seminar educator of thousands of people, many of whom went on to start their own seminars. In 1978, I wrote the first issue of The Commonwealth Letters, the first ever monthly newsletter devoted to single family house investors. My objective was to provide readers with insights on how to achieve financial security over and above that provided by their career, regardless how successful. Since then, I've been able to help readers to consistently make money more than any other publication.

IT'S TIME TO MAKE A DECISION FOR YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE
If you aren't 100% certain of your future financial security, it's time for you to make the decision to become financially independent. This will be an easy decision! Either you're happy with your lot in life or you're not! Either you've already provided for your family's financial security or you're willing to bet their lifestyle on your employer or the government. It's up to you to take action now before time passes you by.
Wouldn't you really rather control your financial future yourself? You can, as an entrepreneur in real estate. Thousands have done it before you starting with little cash or know-how. They didn't have the advantage of being coached by someone who's been where you are now, and gone where you want to go; someone who can make it happen a lot faster than you think possible if you take his advice. It's your choice...


BAWB is proud to co-sponsor a BRAND NEW Jack Miller / John Schaub Money Making Seminar.

"Making Mega Profits in the Sub Prime Meltdown!"

The next wave of fortunes will soon be created in the greatest discount buying opportunities seen in years! Learn how to Cash-In on the Buying bonanza that lies ahead.

This is a No Fluff, Real World Educational Event from (2) two of the so called "Florida Fab Four" Millionaire Makers; Jack Miller and John Schaub. Join Jack and John in San Francisco and learn from two guys who have seen these markets before and know how to profit from them. They have been teaching how to make money with houses longer than anyone in the business and now they can teach you.

WHEN: Saturday & Sunday August 25th & 26th 2007

WHERE: South San Francisco Airport Conference Center
275 South Airport Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080

COST: $500.00 per person or if two (2) register together then $400.00 per person.

For more information, please click here


Thursday September 20th, 2007

Topic: Which Entity is Best for you?

Speaker: Garrett Sutton, ESQ


About Garret Sutton:

Garrett Sutton, Esq., is the bestselling author of Own Your Own Corporation, Real Estate Advantages, The ABC's of Getting Out of Debt, The ABC's of Writing Winning Business Plans and How to Buy and Sell a Business in Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad's Advisors series. Garret has over twenty-five years experience in assisting individuals and business to determine their appropriate corporate structure, limit their liability, protect their assets and advance their financial, personal and credit success goals.

Asset & Business Protection

The Need for Asset Protection: Every three seconds another American is sued. We live in the most litigious society on earth. Many claims are frivolous and without merit, brought only to harass and squeeze settlement dollars out of an innocent party. In this environment it is prudent to protect your assets ahead of time. Once you have been sued the courts disapprove of moving or protecting assets. With the proper asset protection planning you can shield your valuable business, real estate and investment assets from claims brought against you as an individual.

In this presentation you will learn how to protect yourself through the strategy of asset protection. Asset protection involves utilizing limited liability entities, such as corporations, LLCs and LPs, as well as certain trusts to minimize your personal exposure. As John D. Rockefeller said: "Own nothing and control everything." When a plaintiff's attorney is looking for people to sue you want your profile to be low. If during an asset search your name does not show up as an owner, but you control your assets through a mix of limited liability entities and trusts with privacy protections, you will gain protection.

The Right (and Wrong) Way to Protect Assets: There is a misperception that asset protection is only for the very rich. This is not true. Almost all asset protection strategies are very affordable to implement, especially when compared with the potential loss of a lifetime's worth wealth building. The problem arises when you implement a "poor man's asset protection" strategy. Using the right mix of entities is an important asset protection tool. In some cases a series of both Nevada and Wyoming entities (LLCs, LPs and Corporations) can be used to implement an effective asset protection strategy. However, there is no one size fits all approach that works. You will learn that not every entity is appropriate for every situation. Deciding when and how to use a C corporation, S corporation, limited liability company or limited partnership, or a combination thereof, is an important consideration. Knowing how these entities can strategically work together to protect your assets, as well as how to maintain the limited liability protections, is also very important

The best way to approach asset protection is to do it early (before you are aware of a lawsuit or get involved in any business or investing activity) and do it right.

Garrett Sutton, attorney, best-selling author and Robert Kiyosaki's corporate advisor in the Rich Dad/Poor Dad series, is the founder of the Sutton Law Center. The firm assists individuals and businesses from around the world with asset protection, estate planning, trademark and corporate strategies. Sutton Law Center PC's attorneys provide the legal and planning opportunities for personal, business and real estate wealth building.


Thursday January 18, 2007

Topic: Options

Speaker:
Author, Investor, Exchange Expert; Jack Shea

Jack is an engineering graduate of University of Illinois and has done post-graduate studies in business and marketing. He has taught courses to MBA students, investors, CPAs and attorneys. He buys, sells, and finances houses and also operates a national 1031 Exchange Facilitator business. He deals in discounted paper and specializes and teaches Land Trust privacy strategies and ways to use them with Creative Options. He'll show you how to use Option techniques to catapult NET worth and legally take tax benefits and 1031 tax free exchange properties without ownership.

OPTIONS

Options are on of the most powerful tool for investors. Coupled with leases, options present the opportunity to control property with the little risk and with the least in investment. In these uncertain market times; down, level or up, options are available and are the best investment strategy for many reasons. Investors and exchangors typically buy property during all phases. If market prices decline, investors in options can elect not to close. Owners can elect to lower the price to current market, or investors can elect to move on to another opportunity.

In most areas of the country property sellers are becoming more agreeable and receptive to Options and Lease Purchase offers. Slow sales and large unsold property inventories are forcing sellers to consider terms that were not available in the past several years. Options have often been referred to as a financing devise in disguise.

Join us this month to listen and learn from this very experience investor not solely about options but also about how they can be implemented with Land Trust, management, 1031 tax deferred property exchanges, and other unique applications.

Upcoming Jack Shea Full Day Workshop

Saturday January 20th, 2007 - Clarion SFO Hotel

All you need to know about how to CONTROL, buy, sell, finance, option, and lease, along with complete privacy…and more.

Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to attend Jack Shea's:

Secrets of Lease Option Profits Workshop

For more information on the workshop, a workshop brochure & registration form click here.


Thursday February 15th, 2007

"Creating Tremendous Real Estate Opportunities Through Tenancy In Common Transactions"

All sorts of BIG money is being made by converting properties in San Francisco and elsewhere (even internationally) to condo use or TIC's - Tenancy in Common use. The path to achieve this can be tricky and filled with mine fields of crazy bureaucratic requirements, paperwork, and expertise required. We are very fortunate to have one of the areas extremely well regarded TIC specialists and attorney visit with us this month; Andy Sirkin - www.andysirkin.com

Do not miss this opportunity to learn from Andy as he covers some of the following and more!

  • TICs as condo conversion alternatives
  • TICs in shared vacation home transactions
  • Local and state regulation of TICs
  • TIC financing options
  • TIC structure and TIC agreements
  • TIC risks and benefits for sellers, homebuyers and investors
  • The Ellis Act and its implications

Who is Andy Sirkin:

D. Andrew Sirkin's law practice is devoted exclusively to real estate co-ownership and subdivision matters including transaction planning, offering materials, co-ownership agreements and CC&Rs, entity formations, regulatory approvals, fractional lending and mediation. He has been a
pioneer in the area of real estate co-ownership involving shared use of the co-owned property, such as group ownership and occupancy of apartment buildings of which condominium conversion is restricted or prohibited, vacation home sharing, and equity sharing between investors and home owner/occupants, and this is the work for which he is best known. He has prepared co-ownership agreements for over 4000 clients.

Mr. Sirkin received his law degree Magna Cum Laude from Boston College in 1984, where he was an editor of Boston College Law Review and admitted to Order of the Coif. He was admitted to the California Bar in 1984 and has practiced in San Francisco ever since. He has restricted his practice to real estate co-ownership and subdivision matters since 1986, and currently practices with the firm of Sirkin Paul Associates, with offices in San Francisco and Paris. In addition to his work on projects in the San Francisco Bay Area and Paris, he has recently advised clients and prepared documents regarding projects throughout California and the United States, as well as Argentina, France, Italy, Mexico, and Belize.

Mr. Sirkin brings extensive personal real estate development and brokerage experience to his law practice. In addition to advising clients including buyers, sellers, developers, syndicators, real estate brokerages, other attorneys including District Attorneys, and governmental agencies, Mr. Sirkin has personally developed 34 residential and mixed-use projects in the Bay Area and France, and operated and managed real estate brokerage, syndication, property management and construction companies.

Mr. Sirkin is an accredited instructor with the California Department of Real Estate, and frequently conducts co-ownership workshops for attorneys, real estate agents, corporations, and prospective home buyers. A vocal advocate for creation of affordable home ownership opportunities, Mr. Sirkin has made numerous appearances on San Francisco Bay Area television and radio, and addressed the Commonwealth Club of California. His first book, The Equity Sharing Manual, was published by John Wiley and Sons in November 1994, and his most recent book, The Condominium Bluebook, was published by Piedmont Press in January 2005.


Thursday March 15th, 2007

Speaker: Hubert Bromma, Founder and CEO of the Entrust Group

Real Estate IRAs and 401(k)s: What you need to know in 2007 for your tax deferred investing

Real Estate IRAs and 401(k)s in a Changing Market:
The Future Potential In Changing Markets

  • Taking Advantage Of Changing Markets
  • Tax Benefits of Buying Low
  • The Rewards of Never Having to Pay Tax Again
  • Individual 401(k) for Single Member Companies
  • The Checkbook IRA for Real Estate: The IRS thinking

What will be covered in session

The session will cover the advantages of purchasing real estate in down markets, as well as creating notes using your IRAs. The concept of Fair Market value as related to Real Estate IRAs and conversion of assets to Roth IRAs. The tax law changes of 2010 for traditional and 401(k) conversions and the positive impact on real estate and note investors will be discussed. How Single member Individual 401(k)s fit into the tax planning and real estate and note investing will reviewed. The "check book" IRA, Real Estate Investing and the impressions of that from the IRS will be discussed on the basis of discussions with the IRS.
Plan on being with us and don't miss this informative meeting!

Please read Hugh Bromma's bio here.


Thursday April 19th 2007

Speaker: Master Dealmaker; Peter Fortunato

TOPIC:
Good Deals are not found…Opportunities are located or locate you….Then good deals (Transactions) are constructed…

"That won't work here…" or "That can't be done here…"


Often we hear this statement from folks who live and invest in California. However there are certain fundamental negotiating and investment techniques that are universal regardless of your location.

This month's featured speaker is Peter Fortunato. Nationally known as an expert in using Real Estate creatively coupled with "paper" to formulate profitable Real Estate Transactions for the buyer, seller, and investor.

Learn how to create Transactions, Income and Wealth.

Discover negotiating techniques and paperwork which make the numbers work and allow for deals to happen.

Visit with us and learn from one of the Masters on how to "Construct" Deals. Hear Pete's clear, patient explanations, and practical insights. You Do NOT want to miss this month's meeting, plan on being with us!

REGISTER TODAY for the BAWB sponsored Upcoming

FULL DAY WORKSHOP - Saturday April 21st 2007

At the Hyatt Regency SFO

"Creative Financing Techniques & Transaction Solutions for Distress Times"

Join the "Master dealmaker" himself; Peter Fortunato along with Michael Morrongiello who will cover a variety of ways to survive and prosper in a down market. For more information on this fabulous workshop event please click here.


Thursday May 17th, 2007

Building a successful real estate and loan portfolio

Speaker: Author, Investor, Educator; Lisa Moren Bromma


ABOUT LISA MOREN BROMMA

Lisa has been a real estate investor since 1978, a note investor since 1988, and a well known marketing expert. She has consulted for some of the nation's top financial services industries in the private mortgage, business loans, and Individual Retirement Plans.

Lisa has taught over 1,000 workshops and seminars devoted to real estate investing, marketing and business forums.

She is a professional member of the National Speaker's Association and sits on the board of the National Real Estate Investor's Association.

She is the president of The Entrust Group, the nation's largest network of third party administrators. Entrust provides record keeping services for individuals who wish to truly self-direct their retirement plans to buy real estate or any alternative investment allowable by the IRS.

Lisa's recently published book by McGraw Hill titled "Real Estate Investing for The Utterly Confused" has motivated new investors with factual information told in her humorous and easy going manner.

Her new book, "Wise Women Invest in Real Estate…achieve financial independence and live the lifestyle of your dreams" is available in paperback.

Her topic, Building a successful real estate and loan portfolio will assist any investor, no matter what level of experience they have in real estate or notes, increase their knowledge and take home valuable information and techniques to build wealth.


Thursday June 21st, 2007

Speaker: Author, Investor, Educator, Bruce Norris

Topic: "The California Crash"


About Bruce:

Bruce Norris is an active investor, hard money lender, and real estate educator extraordinaire with over 25 years experience. Bruce has been involved in over 2,000 real estate transactions as a buyer, seller and money partner. Renowned for his ability to forecast real estate market trends and timing, the release of The California Comeback in 1997 gained him much notoriety and its accuracy of the extensive report led many California investors to financial freedom. His latest release, The California Crash is an in-depth look into the coming California market correction and the statistics behind Bruce's predictions.
Bruce speaks often at investment clubs throughout Southern and Northern California and has also been a guest speaker at the Learning Annex, Real Wealth Expo, Foreclosures.com and several other national investment clubs and investor events. He has contributed articles to many real estate magazines and newsletters including Creative Real Estate Magazine, AOA Magazine, and the Daily Commerce. He has also been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Fortune, Money Magazine, The Orange County Register, and many others.
Bruce is currently on the Board of Advisors at Chapman University's Roger C. Hobbs Institute for Real Estate, Law and Environmental Studies.

"California Only - Investor Essentials" - Bruce Norris Full Day Workshop Event - Saturday June 23rd, 2007

Get yourself ready to profit from this current "Golden State" Real Estate market correction. Learn the savvy tricks and tips from an experienced long time extremely successful California investor. BAWB is proud to sponsor an information packed Full Day Workshop event on Saturday June 23rd, 2007 at the South San Francisco Airport Conference Center with Bruce Norris titled; California Only - Investor Essentials - the cost is only $97.00 and it includes a valuable 200+ page workbook + audio CD's.

For a detailed course outline, and to register for this workshop, please click here.



Workshops in 2007:

Saturday January 20st, 2007 – Clarion SFO Hotel

All you need to know about how to CONTROL, buy, sell, finance, option, and lease, along with complete privacy…and more.

Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to attend Jack Shea’s:

Secrets of Lease Option Profits Workshop

Jack Shea, an experienced long time investor co-authored with attorney Mark Warda this wonderful instructional manual on Lease Options which covers a wide variety of practical uses for the savvy Real Estate investor.

The revised 175+ page manual which is included with your registration contains hard copy sample option agreements, examples of how to combine an option with a lease, the lease purchase, the lease option, various sample leases, along with Jack's infamous "contract for option" agreement and other useful Real Estate forms. A CD with the forms outlined in the manual is also included, and much more.

We invite you to invite and bring your Realtor, Attorney or CPA to this workshop as well as this course has been taught in the past where 8 hours of CED- continuing education credits are given to Realtors, Attorneys, CFP’s, and CPA’s. The workshop is “hands on”, filled with practical tips, tricks, and traps, derived from Jack's years of "in the trenches" experience.

For more information and a workshop registration form, click here.


FULL DAY Saturday, April 21 2007 at the Hyatt Regency SFO

DON'T WAIT - REGISTER TODAY for this quality workshop event

"Creative Financing & Alternative Transaction Solutions for Distress Times"

Featuring the Master "Dealmaker" himself Peter Fortunato and Michael Morrongiello

Jack Miller has said; "In times of change, the learners are the winners…"

You must learn how to adapt to changes and transition in the marketplace. The PARTY IS OVER! , Skill sets are the KEY to getting into and staying in the game.

Visit with us and learn how to survive and prosper in a down market…. Learn how to create Transactions, Income, and Wealth.

For more information on this workshop, a workshop brochure, and registration form, please click here


Upcoming Workshop in June

"California Only - Investor Essentials" - Bruce Norris Full Day Workshop Event - Saturday June 23rd, 2007

Get yourself ready to profit from this current "Golden State" Real Estate market correction. Learn the savvy tricks and tips from an experienced long time extremely successful California investor. BAWB is proud to sponsor an information packed Full Day Workshop event on Saturday June 23rd, 2007 at the South San Francisco Airport Conference Center with Bruce Norris titled; California Only - Investor Essentials - the cost is only $97.00 and it includes a valuable 200+ page workbook + audio CD's.

For a detailed course outline, and to register for this workshop, please click here.


August Workshop

BAWB is proud to co-sponsor a BRAND NEW Jack Miller / John Schaub Money Making Seminar.

"Making Mega Profits in the Sub Prime Meltdown!"

The next wave of fortunes will soon be created in the greatest discount buying opportunities seen in years! Learn how to Cash-In on the Buying bonanza that lies ahead.

This is a No Fluff, Real World Educational Event from (2) two of the so called "Florida Fab Four" Millionaire Makers; Jack Miller and John Schaub. Join Jack and John in San Francisco and learn from two guys who have seen these markets before and know how to profit from them. They have been teaching how to make money with houses longer than anyone in the business and now they can teach you.

WHEN: Saturday & Sunday August 25th & 26th 2007

WHERE: South San Francisco Airport Conference Center
275 South Airport Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080

COST: $500.00 per person or if two (2) register together then $400.00 per person.

PLUS - for only $129.00 we have an extraordinary Special One Day Event you simply do not want to miss!

From the Desk of Jack Miller

All of us who make a living buying, fixing, selling, and renting houses face an uncertain future that none of us can truly predict. If prices continue to stabilize, or to fall, should we be buying or selling?

Will mortgage money be available for us to use when buying, or to fund buyers we might sell to? Will we be able to refinance short term loans, or to afford adjustable rate mortgages if interest rates continue to rise?

Will the market be glutted with foreclosed houses that could be bought for pennies on the dollar, reducing the value of our houses? If we have a period of inflation, will rents rise enough so that we can afford rising operating costs, taxes, and insurance?

Nobody really knows the answer. We can only guess! More than thirty years ago, John Schaub and I were the originators of the concept that single family homes could be bought and held as rentals. We were lucky. Just as we began teaching, we began to experience the highest rate of inflation in recent history, and those who followed out advice reaped millions of dollars of profit.

As time went on, we went our separate ways, but continued to buy houses. The years have been good to us, and we've had a lot of success, but now, we're at opposite ends of the seesaw. I'm of another generation than John. My concern is that I'll lose much of what I've accumulated, so I think it's time for me to take most of my chips off the table by selling my houses and to hunker down until the financial picture becomes clear. I expect to buy back in with the cash I've accumulated.

On the other hand, John sees the near future as a time to accumulate houses at good prices from people like me who are selling out. He sees rents rising as those who lose their houses to foreclosure rush back into the rental market in search of good homes, for which they will be willing to pay top rents.

Only time will tell which of us is right; but we thought you should get the benefit of our opposing points of view; hence, the Miller/Schaub seminar was held last year in Tampa, FL which we call "Making Good Deals in Bad Times"

The Miller/Schaub teaching team has never been surpassed, and this event should be no exception; but to add interest, we'll be proposing different strategies. Those who attend can't fail to benefit from hearing two guys who have almost 66+ years of combined experience in good times and bad; and who expect to continue to make money in the future. This is a unique event, which won't be repeated. Enhance your prospects for success and make a decision now to attend this one-of-a-kind special seminar.


PLUS - for only $129.00 we have an extraordinary Special One Day Event you simply do not want to miss!


Jack Miller & John Schaub's;
Problems & Solutions Q & A Help Day Workshop

Friday August 24th, 2007 - 9 Am to 5 Pm

Your chance to bring your questions and situations, and Jack and John will spend the entire day providing you with their innovative strategies and solutions. This is a rare opportunity to spend a FULL DAY with two guys who have been there, done that, and seen it all with their 66+ years of combined experience.

FREE WELCOME RECEPTION COCKTAIL PARTY - On Friday after the Q & A help day workshop. - Sponsored by Entrust Administration

Being able to listen and learn from Jack & John as their share their expertise, wisdom, interaction, and banter- plus the fabulous Friday evening Welcome Reception alone is worth the price of admission.

You can attend just the Friday Q & A Workshop for $129.00 - However if you also Attend the (2) two day event, then this special Q & A workshop is only $99.00!

Special Workshop Pre-Registration Bonus Package

If you Pre-Register by August 1st, 2007 you will receive this valuable $200.00+ Pre-Registration Bonus Package;

  • Jack & John's Bonus CD - "Buyers Guide to Making Money in the Sub Prime Market"- a $129.00 value

  • Free Special Report from Entrust Administration;
    "Creative Strategies to using your Self Directed retirement plan to amass Wealth"- a $75.00 value

This FREE Bonus Package is available only to you but you must Pre-Register for the event by 8-1-2007. Don't delay - Register Today.

For more information, a workshop brochure, and a registration form for the very Special Friday Q & A Problems and Solutions Help Day, or the Saturday & Sunday Workshop event please click here.


Dwan & Bill Twyford's follow up
FULL DAY WORKSHOP

Short Sales in the Changing Market & Learn to Negotiate Like a Pro

Saturday October 20th 2007

South San Francisco Airport Conference Center

9:00 Am to 5:00 Pm - registration begins 8:00 Am

Dwan & Bill are to going to share an amazing Saturday with you. They specialize in every aspect of investing from finding deals to short sales to bankruptcy to rehabbing to super negotiating, all with great success. They believe if you have the right scripts and use the right tools you'll be successful in this exciting business. Don't miss the chance to spend an entire day with this exciting couple.

For more information about the workshop, a printable workshop flyer, and registration form please click here.





Meetings in 2006:

Thursday January 19th, 2005

The Real Estate Bubble: Is it a Time Bomb or Dud?

CALIFORNIA: With Golden State housing prices in a near vertical rate of climb (a 70%+ rise in last three years), some experts warn that the market could be in for a reality check. With the median priced home now at all time highs – home affordability indexes are now flashing danger signals.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Any man or woman who is thinking about buying – or selling – a house in California. Anyone who wants to know if is better to be a buyer or seller at these price levels. Anyone who wants to know what Robert Campbell’s key market-timing indicators are now signaling for real estate prices.

YOUR SPEAKER

Robert M. Campbell – (1) author of Timing the Real Estate Market and (2) publisher of the only market-timing advisory for real estate investors – will be our featured speaker (read his Bio below)

WHEN YOU COME TO OUR MEETING January 19th, 2005 WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

  • How to identify the best time to buy a home – and the best time to sell.
  • How to maximize investment profits – and avoid losses.
  • Are we in a real estate bubble? Here’s how to tell.
  • The reason why real estate prices are soaring
  • Learn five key trend indicators that have a 78% success rate for predicting “what’s ahead” for the real estate market.
  • How to “read” the signals that tell you the market is about to change.
  • When it’s smart to “follow the crowd,” and when its smart to “break ranks” and go in the opposite direction. This is how you “buy low/sell high.”
  • Learn how to avoid the single biggest mistake you can make in real estate. Learn how to protect yourself.
  • How interest rates influence real estate trends. This will surprise you!
  • Eight telltale signs of a housing cycle peak.
  • What Really Drives the Housing Cycle Higher & Lower

  • What direction will California housing prices head in the next 3-5 years. You'll learn the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Start out the New Year Informed– Plan on being with us Thursday January 19th, 2005


Copies of Robert’s fabulous book; “Timing the Real Estate Market” will be available for purchase at the meeting.

About Robert M. Campbell

Robert Campbell is a real estate advisor and author. His book Timing the Real Estate Market presents what Robert calls; “The Campbell Method”, which successfully employs five key trend indicators to signal the coming peaks and valleys of real estate cycles.

Robert has been living and breathing real estate from the time he learned how to walk. The son of a successful San Diego homebuilder, he started investing in real estate at age 24, borrowing $14,000 from his parents for the down payment on a 6-unit apartment house. After doing some cosmetic repairs and raising the rents, he sold the property for an $11,000 profit one year later. He was hooked.

Since then, Robert Campbell has had a multifaceted 30-year real estate career that includes:

  • As a real estate investor, he has bought and sold numerous rental properties.
  • As a real estate developer, he has built and developed homes and apartment units.
  • As a California real estate broker (licensed in 1976), he has handled the sales and mortgage financing for hundreds of clients.

Based on the trend indicators presented in his book, Robert also publishes The Campbell Real Estate Timing Letter, which is a real estate timing advisory newsletter for Real Estate investors.

Robert Campbell earned a BA in Economics from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1969 and an M.B.A. in Real Estate Finance from San Diego State University in 1974.


Thursday, Febuary 16th, 2006

TOPIC: Build a Powerful Financial Future with Real Estate

SPEAKER: Adiel Gorel

Mr. Gorel formed (1983) International Capital Group (ICG), a Marin County, CA based real estate investment company that assists investors worldwide in purchasing U.S properties and provides full service including lending and property management.

As CEO of ICG MR. GOREL has purchased over 4,000 properties in cities including Phoenix, Las Vegas, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Oklahoma City, Salt Lake City, and many others and has also formed a variety of apartment-complex and development syndications throughout the Sunbelt.

ADIEL GOREL gives lectures world-wide on U.S real estate investing and has published two books on the subject; “Remote-Controlled Real Estate Riches—The Busy Person’s Guide to Real Estate Investing” (Progress Press) and “Discovering Real Estate in America” (Turquoise Press). MR. GOREL has been profiled on NBC, ABC, the San Francisco Examiner, Fortune Magazine and numerous radio shows. He is a highly rated speaker. His professional experience also includes management and director positions in Corporations including Hewlett-Packard and bio tech firms such as Marlstone, Lifecare, and Lifewave.

MR. GOREL holds a BSEE from McGill University, graduating first in his class and an MSEE from Stanford University graduating with a 4.0 GPA.

BUILD A POWERFUL FINANCIAL FUTURE WITH REAL ESTATE


Adiel Gorel will be covering the following topics:

  • The best real estate markets in the country.

  • Real Estate bubbles? markets with dangerous bubbles, markets with small bubbles and markets with no bubbles

  • The type of properties we should buy.

  • Property management made safe.

  • What makes some mortgages in the United States so special?

  • Moving faster: accomplishing one's investment goals more rapidly.

  • Tax considerations, 1031 exchanges, etc.

  • Investing well even when you are extremely busy.

  • Safety issues and considerations.

  • Appropriate use of IRA funds for real estate investing.|

  • Setting up your kids' college education with real estate investments.

  • Setting up your retirement with RE investments.

  • Q and A

DON’T MISS THIS INCREDIBLY INFORMATIVE BAWB SPONSORED LECTURE!!!!


BAWB Meeting Thursday March 16th 2006

TWO PART PROGRAM with Peter Fortunato and Warren Racine

Part One:

ONE STEP BEYOND…

Features the master "dealmaker" himself Peter Fortunato. Nationally known as an expert in using Real Estate creatively coupled with "paper" to formulate profitable Real Estate Transactions for the buyer, seller, and investor.
Learn how to create Transactions, Income and Wealth.
Discover negotiating techniques and paperwork which make the numbers work and allow for deals to happen.
Visit with us and learn from one of the Masters on how to "Construct" Deals. Hear Pete's clear, patient explanations, and practical insights. You Do NOT want to miss this month's meeting, plan on being with us!

Pete will also be conducting on Saturday & Sunday March 18th & 19th his powerful two day workshop class:


ONE STEP BEYOND


Two Full days of quality no fluff instruction, education, real world case studies, the forms used to create results, Pete's patient explanations, and discussion by the master "dealmaker" himself.

Special Price for BAWB attendees - $350.00 per person- only if pre-registered using our workshop registration form.

Given the short time until this event and the fact that this class is being marketed nationally you would be well advised to register as soon as possible.

This may be the first and only time this class will be held on the West Coast!

Don't miss this incredible workshop event & decide to wait again for it to come around- REGISTER TODAY!

For more information on Peter Fortunato's ONE STEP BEYOND workshop and a workshop registration form please click here.


Part Two of the March Meeting:

California Foreclosures; The Good, the Bad, & the Fantastic!

Speaker: Author, Investor, Instructor and California foreclosure expert:

Warren Racine


Warren Racine, holds a Master's degree in Structural Engineering and a Master of Business Administration, has been a licensed California Real Estate Broker since 1972.

He is an investor in foreclosures and a mentor to those who buy distressed properties at a discount, repair the properties, and sell them for profit.

He has taught more than 10,000 students since 1974 and continues to teach, invest, and write weekly articles about foreclosures for The Daily Journal in Los Angeles that owns eleven subsidiary newspapers throughout the western United States.

At this meeting you will learn:

  • How you find distressed properties and show you how they can be acquired at a substantial discount.

  • You will learn several different ways to purchase distress properties, the laws that affect the purchase of foreclosures, and how to evaluate risks and rewards.

  • You will become familiar with the legal documents, contracts, and forms through which distress property purchases are made.

  • Innovative research techniques that will increase the profit potential in each property.

More information about Warren Racine is available on-line at www.discoverforeclosures.com


BAWB Meeting Thursday April 20th, 2006

Guest Speaker: Richard Desich

Self-Directed IRAs for the Real Estate Investor:
Your Knowledge + Your Expertise = Your Profits… Earned Tax Free with the use of government sponsored retirement plans.

One of the greatest (and least known) tools available to real estate investors are government sponsored retirement plans. Most real estate investors believe that their only IRA investment options are bank CDs or the stock market. Very few realize that they have the option to truly self direct their IRAs in areas where they have knowledge and expertise such as real estate.

Topics to be discussed in the presentation include:

  • How IRAs and retirement plans can work for you
  • Benefits of retirement plans- including tax-free growth and the power of compounding interest
  • How to maximize your contributions and receive great tax deductions
  • Basic Guidelines for real estate investments in self directed IRAs
  • Self-Directed IRAs for Estate Planning Purposes

About our Speaker- Who is Richard Desich?

Richard Desich

As a Vice President of Equity Trust Company, Richard Desich Jr. is a nationally recognized, pre-eminent authority on non-traditional investing in IRAs and qualified plans. An experienced real estate investor, Rich holds Series 7, 24, 55 and 63 licenses with the NASD. A graduate of Ohio State University, he joined Equity Trust in 1998, and now travels throughout the country educating numerous investor associations and groups each year on the advantages of self-directed real estate IRAs. Rich has been quoted in prestigious financial publications including the Wall Street Journal and Investor's Business Daily, and investors of all levels and experience benefit from his expertise.

About Equity Trust Company

With more than 32 years experience, Equity Trust Company is a leading custodial provider of self-directed IRAs and small business retirement plans. Clients benefit from our extensive expertise, dedication and customer-focused support in providing truly self-directed IRAs, and our clients increase financial wealth by investing in variety of opportunities from real estate and private placements to stocks and bonds. Equity Trust Company manages more than 30,000 accounts for clients in all 50 states.

Articles for your review (click on the article):

Investors Put Pension Money into Real Estate

Learn About the Roth 401K


BAWB Meeting Thursday May 18th 2006

Winning on your Taxes with the IRS for Real Estate Investors

Speaker: Investor, Author, Attorney, Accountant John Hyre

Learn How To Legally and Ethically Hammer the IRS!

Taxes are probably your #1 expense. I'd like to help you change that. As a tax attorney, accountant and real estate investor, I'm well equipped to do just that. On Thursday May 18th, I will cover the basics of how to legally and ethically lower your taxes. I will speak for approximately 1.5 hours on how I do it for my clients - ALL of whom are real estate investors. The speech will be full of substance, not sales hype. You will learn what the IRS is good at, what it's not good at, and how to take advantage of both situations. You will learn how to squeeze the most out of depreciation, which entities are best for you and how to get the deductions you deserve. You will learn about IRS penalties - and how to avoid them. I will also teach you how to prepare for an audit and why it's not something to be afraid of.

With your indulgence, I will take just 10 minutes of the presentation to tell you why my course, The Real Estate Investors KISS Guide to Bookkeeping will save you far more than its cost. That's it. Ten minutes of crass marketing and ninety minutes of dead-on substance. You can't help but make money by showing up!

Who is John Hyre?

John Hyre - Real Estate Tax Consultant


My name is John Hyre. I am an attorney, accountant and real estate investor. All of my clients are real estate investors. Prior to venturing out on my own, I worked for two of the Big Five accounting firms and for several Fortune 500 companies. I saved my clients millions of dollars in taxes annually. But working for the man got old- so now I'm here to save RE investors big bucks...and invest my earnings in more RE of my own.

My advice and research are thoroughly focused on real estate. I've heard most of the questions and researched most of the answers....and constantly work to stay on top of RE tax issues. That means that I can normally answer questions quickly, aggressively and ethically. Few generalists can compete with a focused specialist. Would you go to the family doctor for heart surgery? Of course not! So why use a jack of all trades (master of none) for your real estate business?

I have a JD. Unlike many accountants, I actually read the law, not just someone else's opinion of the law. I interpret that law aggressively whenever ethically possible. I LIKE gray law, unlike many accountants who just want a black and white box to fill in. I respect the IRS' power, but do not fear it.

I am also an accountant. So unlike many attorneys, my understanding of numbers goes beyond entering the fees on your billing invoice. I understand proper bookkeeping - without which, the most expensive tax planning is absolutely worthless. I also understand (and perform) tax compliance- and give tax planning advice that reflects compliance ins and outs.

I invest in real estate. I DO deal with tenants, buyers, contractors (ugh!), suppliers, title companies and other investors, to name a few. I needn't bill you to learn OUR business. My clients and I sometimes "talk shop" and learn more than just taxes from each other. In short, I have "a dog in the fight".

My firm provides tax services, including bookkeeping, return preparation, audit representation and planning advice to real estate investors in all 50 states. To learn more, please visit us at www.realestatetaxlaw.com and to click on the links below to read some of my articles;

Choice of Entity

Daddy's little Tax Deduction

Primary Asset Protection Against Lawsuits

You "Dealing?"

Federal Income Tax 101


BAWB Meeting Thursday June 15th 2006

Speaker: The Legal Wiz - William "Bill" Bronchick

Who is the Legal Wiz?

William Bronchick, CEO of Legalwiz Publications, is a Nationally-known attorney, author, entrepreneur and speaker. Mr. Bronchick has been practicing law and real estate since 1990, having been involved in over 800 transactions. He has trained countless people all over the Country to become financially successful. His best-selling book, "Flipping Properties", was named one of the ten best real estate books of the year by the Chicago Tribune.

William Bronchick is also the author of the highly acclaimed books, "Financing Secrets of a Millionaire Real Estate Investor" and "Wealth Protection Secrets of a Millionaire Real Estate Investor."

In the News

William Bronchick's articles appear in newspapers, magazines and journals worldwide. He has appeared as a guest on numerous radio and television talk shows, such as CNBC Power Lunch. He has been featured in countless publications, including:

  • Who's Who in American Business
  • Money Magazine
  • USA Today
  • Investors Business Daily
  • The Washington Post
  • CNN Money Online
  • New York Newsday
  • The Wall Street Journal Online
  • The Los Angeles Times
  • Creative Real Estate Magazine
  • Southwest Airlines Magazine
  • The Denver Business Journal

William Bronchick has served as President of the Colorado Association of Real Estate Investors since 1996. He is admitted to practice law before the bars of New York and Colorado.

A BAWB sponsored FULL DAY Fabulous educational workshop with Bill Bronchick will be held on Saturday June 17th, 2006 at the Sheraton Gateway SFO airport hotel, 600 Airport Blvd, Burlingame, CA 94010.

    For more information and to register for William Bronchick's seminar on Flipping Properties, please visit:

    www.flipping-properties.com/seminar


    BAWB Meeting Thursday July 20th 2006

    Anatomy of Successful Fixer Projects in San Francisco

    Speaker: Pete Brannigan, experienced agent with BJ Droubi & Company

    SFFixers (www.sffixers.com) is San Francisco’s only direct marketing vehicle for buyers and sellers of deferred maintenance homes, probate properties, development properties, and buildable lots. Created by Pete Brannigan, SF Fixers has assisted in hundreds of fixer projects and sales since 1971.

    About Pete Brannigan:


    3rd Generation San Francisco native, Pete Brannigan has been buying, remodeling and working with fixers in San Francisco since 1971. As a San Francisco property owner for 30+ years and a very successful realtor for over 15 years, Pete has a first hand knowledge of San Francisco’s real estate market and all the changes real estate has gone through. With an eye for buildings with “potential” Pete constantly searches out the Fixers that are the raw material for a successful project. Knowledge plus experience and hard work is what Pete brings to each transaction. "I am a hard worker who really believes in-and delivers-personal service, integrity and a high level of knowledge and professionalism." In 1990 he joined BJ Droubi & Company where he has become one of the firm's hardest working and most successful sales associates. Pete was named a top producer in 2000, 2002 and the #1 Producer in 2003.

    At this meeting you will learn:

    • How do you find these potential “diamonds in the rough”What should you be looking for as far as profitabilty is concerned?

    • What types of offers to make to acqure these “fixer type” deals

    • Experiences with the infamous City of San Francisco beauracratice red tape, the SF Department of Building Inspection and SF Planing Departments.

    • Issues to be concerned with that can make a project go askew

    • Setbacks, obstructing others views, parking, adding square footage, utility concerns, and other issues that can profoundly affect a project.

    • Photos of some before and after projects

    • How did the project shake out profit wise?

    • Issues surrounding conversions of existing housing to “TIC’s” tennant in common use and condominium use and their potential for profit

    Thursday August 23, 2007

    It's Miller Time...and the "Big Kahuna" is back…

    (Please read all the way down for info about the upcoming
    do not miss Jack Miller & John Schaub Blockbuster Workshop Event)

    Don't miss this once in a blue moon opportunity to spend an evening with the incomparable Jack Miller.

    THERE IS A SECRET TO GETTING RICH...

    Anyone can learn how to get rich, but there's a catch. You have to understand MONEY--Why people spend it? When? How. Where? For What? You have to understand how a little money, plus time, can create a fortune for anyone. Test yourself. Do you know someone who isn't particularly smart or talented or energetic who seems to have made a lot of money, or who owns a lot of property?

    My name is Jack Miller. I've been a successful investor in single family houses for 45 years. I've bought, sold, leased, managed, built, exchanged, financed and owned several hundred properties. Real estate is the main source of both my income and accumulated assets, thus, I can speak from years of actual experience.

    LET ME TELL YOU A LITTLE STORY...
    Once upon a time I was 40 years old and out of work. I'd been an executive with a Fortune 500 company with specialized technical skills. Without warning, I suddenly became a casualty of a corporate downsizing. I had two teenagers at home and a mortgage. I'd placed my future into the hands of my employer and felt secure with a retirement plan which would provide enough money for a comfortable lifestyle, recreation and travel. Suddenly I was out of work.

    MIDDLE-AGED, OUT OF WORK, AND BROKE
    My assets consisted of experience for which there were no jobs and a real estate license I'd picked up just for fun. The only employment I could find was as a residential real estate salesman. Although I'd owned real rental houses previously, I knew nothing about real estate or financing and had never earned a living as a salesman before. I had to start from scratch to learn the business.
    In the real estate market that prevailed then, there were lots of buyers, but no sellers. I had to learn ways to prospect for cash sale listings because unmotivated sellers would settle for nothing less. That involved developing innovative ways to qualify buyers so they could obtain financing for their home purchases. In the process of creating down payments, I had to devise supplemental income credits, decorating and landscaping allowances. In the process I discovered ways to use virtually anything they owned in trade as down payments to reduce the amount they had to borrow, and along with it, their monthly payments.

    LEARNING HOW TO BUY AND SELL HOUSES FROM SCRATCH
    Suddenly, just when I was beginning to learn how to make money in a competitive selling market, the economy flip flopped. The buyers all disappeared and the phones stopped ringing. In order to earn a living, I had to come up with creative ways to locate buyers for all the properties that eager sellers wanted to list with me. Even when I found a buyer, interest rates on mortgage money was often too expensive for them to be able to afford the purchase. Necessity forced me to innovate. I learned ways to "create paper" with which to close a deal. Leases and Options became basic building blocks for making deals. So did contracts.

    BREAKTHROUGH! BUYING AND SELLING FOR MYSELF!
    One day it occurred to me that rather than properties per se, what I was really selling were my negotiating and deal-making skills. Instead of listing properties for sale, I began focusing my efforts on increasing my income. I started by buying Options on houses, then "flipping my Options, selling them either for cash or terms depending upon the deal. When I controlled the property, I could make more sophisticated transactions. But this required me to develop better negotiating skills and closing techniques. In the process, I had to learn the ways that taxes affected a sale from both the buyer's and seller's points of view.
    Some of the most powerful techniques I learned were based upon tax free exchanges and gifts. These benefited both buyer and seller at the expense of the tax collector. And I found ways to structure complex transactions which solved financial and tax problems for both buyers and sellers in order to earn bigger profits; far greater than might have been made simply earning commissions or merely "flipping options".

    RETIREMENT AFTER ONLY 5 YEARS!
    Finally things began to click. During one 153 week period, I closed one or more deals each week in the capacity of broker, buyer, seller, or Optionee. At the age of 45, a short five years after I first started selling real estate, I was able to close my office and retire to the good life with my wife, touring the country in my motorhome and traveling in Europe and Asia. Why am I telling you all this? Because the time is as ripe as I've seen it in almost 20 years for you to do it too. I'll even tell you how to do it. Read on . . .
    You can only look at so many sunsets, catch so many fish, or play so many rounds of golf before retirement gets to be a job. As a bored retiree, I started making the rounds of community social clubs as a luncheon speaker telling others about my experiences. From this sprang the first seminar in the world oriented toward the single family house as an investment vehicle. For the person who wants to build wealth starting with little or nothing, the single family house still offers more possibilities than any other type of investment. But there's a catch: You've got to have an intense desire to be rich, and be willing to work hard to learn as many real estate insiders' fortune-building secrets as you can. I'll share these with you.

    BIRTH OF A NATIONAL NEWSLETTER
    I started as a speaker, then as a seminar educator of thousands of people, many of whom went on to start their own seminars. In 1978, I wrote the first issue of The Commonwealth Letters, the first ever monthly newsletter devoted to single family house investors. My objective was to provide readers with insights on how to achieve financial security over and above that provided by their career, regardless how successful. Since then, I've been able to help readers to consistently make money more than any other publication.

    IT'S TIME TO MAKE A DECISION FOR YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE
    If you aren't 100% certain of your future financial security, it's time for you to make the decision to become financially independent. This will be an easy decision! Either you're happy with your lot in life or you're not! Either you've already provided for your family's financial security or you're willing to bet their lifestyle on your employer or the government. It's up to you to take action now before time passes you by.
    Wouldn't you really rather control your financial future yourself? You can, as an entrepreneur in real estate. Thousands have done it before you starting with little cash or know-how. They didn't have the advantage of being coached by someone who's been where you are now, and gone where you want to go; someone who can make it happen a lot faster than you think possible if you take his advice. It's your choice...


    BAWB is proud to co-sponsor a BRAND NEW Jack Miller / John Schaub Money Making Seminar.

    "Making Mega Profits in the Sub Prime Meltdown!"

    The next wave of fortunes will soon be created in the greatest discount buying opportunities seen in years! Learn how to Cash-In on the Buying bonanza that lies ahead.

    This is a No Fluff, Real World Educational Event from (2) two of the so called "Florida Fab Four" Millionaire Makers; Jack Miller and John Schaub. Join Jack and John in San Francisco and learn from two guys who have seen these markets before and know how to profit from them. They have been teaching how to make money with houses longer than anyone in the business and now they can teach you.

    WHEN: Saturday & Sunday August 25th & 26th 2007

    WHERE: South San Francisco Airport Conference Center
    275 South Airport Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080

    COST: $500.00 per person or if two (2) register together then $400.00 per person.

    For more information, please click here


    BAWB Meeting Thursday September 21st 2006

    Techniques to Help you Succeed

    A (2) two part program with two dynamite speakers -

    Author, investor, educator; Scott Britton discusses the art of mastering Short Sales…

    And

    Author, Investor, educator, Jeff Smith discusses why so called "Lazy Money" can hike your profit on each deal…..

    Both of these seasoned investors / educators will present a BAWB sponsored Dynamite Dual (2) Two Full days Workshop on Saturday & Sunday, September 23rd & 24th at the Clarion SFO Hotel.

    This is not a workshop event with a bunch of hype and fluff, just pure content. Don't miss this quality event and remember to pre-register for the FREE Bonuses.

    For a workshop brochure and registration form please
    click here
    .

    About Scott Britton;

    Scott Britton, author and publisher of the "University of Real Estate Letter" is an active, full time Investor who has been successfully buying, selling and investing in Single Family Houses and Mortgages since 1979. Beginners and seasoned pros alike have learned to trust and profit from Scott's down-to-earth, common sense investment advice. Scott is known for his clear thinking and straight-forward problem solving abilities. His strategies for generating cash and building wealth can help anyone accelerate their investment program while improving their lifestyle. Scott, along with his wife Cindy and their three children live and work out of their high-tech home office in historic Jackson, Mississippi, where Scott practices what he preaches on a daily basis. Visit www.Real-Estate-Investing-Resources.com for Scott's free list of resources for Real Estate Investors.

    Scott Britton's "Mega-Profits with Short Sales"

    No, this isn't just another "boxers-or-briefs" seminar. During this extraordinary (and rare) presentation, you will learn Scott's insider secrets to adding thousands of extra dollars to your bottom line by incorporating "Short Sales" into your buying business.

    Scott has agreed to break down "Short Sales" to their simplest form so you will have a better understanding of why and how they work. Once you have this knowledge, Scott will show you how to develop an eye for "Short Sale" opportunities, plus give you the tools and strategies you need to capitalize on these opportunities the quickest and most efficient way.

    Scott loves to interact with the audience and have a good time. But, don't expect him to pull any punches or dance around your questions. You will get his biased opinions and not the safe answer others rely on. If there is such a thing as educational entertainment, this is it.

    Here is a partial list of items Scott has agreed to cover on "Short Sales":

    • How and why you should add Short Sales to your buying Arsenal
    • Why understanding the Short Sale process is critical to your success!
    • The definition of a "Competitive Void" and why you should be operating inside of one (This isn't a legal entity. It's a marketing state you create)
    • Dirty tricks, ploys and gambits (from the trenches of other Short Sale Pros you'll never ever hear from)
    • Why having a clear understanding of the "Short Sale Clock" is critical. Screw this up and you'll never be successful. (Think perfect timing)
    • Short Sales versus Discounting. Which one is superior? (I'll explain how you can have your cake and eat it too)
    • The 4 Parties involved in every Short Sale (Amateurs think there are only 3. How many do you think there are?)
    • Enhancers to Short Sales - these ideas and techniques can double and triple your profits and literally make Short Sales smoke.
    • Learn who is the ideal Short Sales candidate and why. (This one topic will save you countless hours of prospecting time and thousands of dollars in marketing costs. In fact, if you aren't using this in all of you investing efforts, you are throwing money out the window and will never be as successful as you should)
    • How to Master the "Short Sale" Paperwork… and how to organize it for maximum efficiency (This will save you gobs and gobs of time).
    • How to create instant equity in overleveraged properties… even if they are in good condition and desirable neighborhoods. (The cats in California are missing out on this one completely)
    • The most important piece of office equipment you need to be successful in Short Sales and how most investors screw this up by being a tight ass.
    • Which properties make the best Short Sale candidates and why? (This is the Viagra of "Short Sale" investing)
    • Who are you in the Short Sale process… and who should you be? Entity and naming strategies. There are choices. (heck, why not have some fun and be more than one)
    • Learn my "Simple Two" technique and how it can be applied to Short Sales to boost your profits through the roof. (Not learning this one technique will cost you thousands and thousands of dollars, guaranteed!)
    • The Reverse Short Sale - another way to make a deal nobody every thinks about (or maybe they just don't know about it).
    • The one necessary ingredient in all successful Short Sales. (If you can't identify this immediately, get out fast)
    • Learn how to build rapport quickly (in person and over the phone)
    • Plus, tips and tricks for controlling and limiting your time involvement in successful Short Sales (quite frankly, most investors are turned off by Short Sales because they haven't learned to short-cut the time aggravation. I'll so you how to collapse the time frames so you'll have time to do other things)

    Getting Scott to agree to present his techniques on Short Sales was no easy task. We had to muscle him a bit by reminding him of some incriminating pictures presently sealed in our safe deposit box. It's doubtful he'll do this again!

    But, you decide if you can afford to miss this or not.

    Who should attend Scott's presentation? Anybody who has an open mind and a desire to improve their lifestyle by working smarter, not harder. It doesn't matter if you are a new investor or a seasoned pro, if you have the desire to learn new money-making tricks, you should be in this room.


    About Jeff Smith;

    Jeff Smith is a Tampa-based real-estate entrepreneur, author and speaker. He manages a number of diversified real-estate ventures. He teaches "Fixers To Fortunes," his flagship seminar since 1998 that is considered the benchmark in how to rehab for maximum profits. He also teaches seminars on how to find, negotiate, buy, finance, market, wholesale and retail properties and is the author of "Real Estate Profit Line," a monthly newsletter.


    'Finding Lazy (Cheap) Money'

    Jeff Smith's complete workshop on how you can make $10,000 or more on each deal you do and have virtually unlimited private money!

    We can't list all the dynamite stuff you will learn at this workshop. He says these 10 ought to be enough to convince you to come -

    • How to eliminate an investor's biggest obstacle - where to get the money
    • How to personally make at least $10,000 or more on each house you buy
    • Receive a comprehensive 90-page manual complete with all the forms needed
    • Find out the "dirty little money secrets" banks don't want you to know
    • You receive all the paperwork necessary to please your private lenders
    • Learn at least 11 private sources eager to lend you money
    • Find out the best and worst places to go for purchase money
    • Step-by-step process on how to create your private money machine
    • How to find the absolute cheapest money for your investment deals
    • How to borrow $150,000 for 5% percent … or less

    You will receive all the forms he uses on his deals with private lenders. You also will receive his "Lender's Financial Package," which includes an easy-to-complete financial overview. That gives potential lenders all they need to know in only five or six pages. It allows you to put your best side in front of your potential lenders.

    You will not need to attend another boot camp to learn Jeff's secrets. The workbook for this workshop / seminar includes ALL of Jeff's materials on "Finding Cheap Money."

    For a workshop brochure and registration form please
    click here
    .


    BAWB Meeting Thursday October 19th 2006

    A Real Estate Investing Program that Provides Win-Win-Win
    A Sustainable Wealth Generating Program for the Average Person

    Speaker: Investor and Author, Andy Heller

    Facing a volatile stock market, many people have turned to real estate as a way to invest their hard-earned money. While many investors opt to buy property and then sell it quickly, other investors choose to hold onto their property for a longer period of time to realize a greater return on their investment. Real estate experts Scott Frank and Andy Heller have developed a proven and diversified program for real estate investing that incorporates both approaches and enables investors to take control of their financial futures and build wealth over time.

    Their book, Buy Low, Rent Smart, Sell High: Real Estate Investing for the Long Run (Dearborn Trade Publishing, October 2003), outlines a win-win-win program, one where average people can reap significant financial rewards by investing in real estate.

    Win One: Buying Low – The investors first win occurs by purchasing real estate at a 10-20 percent discount by seeking out motivated buyers and avoiding paying agent commissions. The book reveals the secret to buying foreclosed homes with clean titles from banks and mortgage companies.

    Win Two: Renting Smart – The property is rented through a lease/purchase agreement. Not only does the investor get a down payment from the lease/purchase, but he or she also receives monthly rent that usually exceeds the monthly mortgage payment. Also, the lease/purchase takes on the maintenance and repair responsibilities and tends to be a better tenant in return for their special lease/purchase terms. In addition, as the owner of the property, the investor is able to receive tax write-offs.

    Win Three: Selling High – The final win results when the lease/purchase exercises his or her right to purchase the property. The owner has realized the benefits of owning the property and has sold it to the lease/purchase without agent commissions. If the lease/purchase decides not to exercise his or right, the investor still wins because he or she can either extend the lease purchase agreement and increase the purchase price (based on property appreciation) or enter into another lease/purchase agreement with a new tenant and begin the cycle of wins all over.


    “Buying low and selling high consistently is very difficult for most people in the stock market,” said author, Scott Frank. “But by using our proven methods to buy low and sell high plus rent smart in the residential real estate market, the average person can generate significant wealth over time.”

    Buy Low, Rent Smart, Sell High contains an appendix complete with sample contracts and forms, plus a variety of adaptable marketing materials that will enable investors to jump-start their real estate investment businesses.

    Over the past 20 years, Scott Frank and Andy Heller have bought, rented and/or sold approximately 100 residential properties valued at more than $10 million. They have done this while holding full-time jobs, and putting their families first. Frank and Heller are members of the Georgia Real Estate Investment Association.

    Copies of their Book; Buy Low, Rent Smart, Sell High - will be available for purchase at the meeting


    BAWB Meeting Thursday November 16th 2006

    Don't miss this fabulous evening of quality education, instruction, and discussion

    Speaker: Jeff Lerman, ESQ
    Attorney and President-elect of the Marin County Bar Association www.realestateinvestorlaw.com

    The first hour of his presentation will be 100% content.

    However, the second hour of his presentation will be 100% informative Q&A with Jeff to address:

    "WHAT IS YOUR SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION ABOUT REAL ESTATE LAW?"

    Jeff's expertise is in specifically representing real estate investors in real estate transactions and litigation. So, your questions could be about any topic in those areas including real estate contract questions, real estate disputes, family limited partnerships, land trusts, the so-called "privacy" afforded by Nevada entities, Delaware series LLCs, whether all those complicated, confusing, multi-layered, and expensive structures are really necessary to protect your assets, etc. - anything. Jeff will then take the most broadly applicable of those questions and then provide the answers. BUT, you need to get your questions e-mailed to him in advance. He's going to personally review and hand-pick the best questions for group discussion. If you don't submit your question in advance by e-mail, odds are Jeff won't have time to take it "live" during the seminar.

    Jeff Lerman is known as "The Real Estate Investor's Lawyer". He is Managing Partner of Lerman Law Partners, LLP. His credentials include being co-chair of the State Bar Real Estate Litigation Section and co-chair of the Marin County Bar Association Real Estate Section. Jeff has been practicing law for 25 years and was formerly general counsel for two real estate companies. He has published articles nationwide and is a sought-after speaker.


    Get those questions in ASAP - send to: [email protected]


    Workshops in 2006:

    Saturday January 21st, 2006 – Clarion SFO Hotel

    All you need to know about how to buy, sell, finance, option, and lease, in complete privacy…and more.

    Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to attend Jack Shea’s:

    Land Trusts for Privacy and Profit Full Day workshop.

    Jack Shea, an experienced long time investor co-authored with attorney Mark Warda this wonderful instructional manual on Land Trust’s which covers a wide variety of practical uses for the savvy Real Estate investor. The 220+ page manual which is included with your registration contains hard copy land trust and other useful Real Estate forms, a CD with forms, Land Trust legal summary and statutes for all 50 states and much more.

    We invite you to invite and bring your Realtor, Attorney or CPA to this workshop as well as this course has been taught in the past where 8 hours of CED- continuing education credits are given to Realtors, Attorneys, CFP’s, and CPA’s. The workshop is “hands on”, filled with practical tips, tricks, and traps, and you will actually create your own sample land trust from the instruction received during the day.

    For more information and a workshop registration form, click here.


    Saturday & Sunday March 18th & 19th San Francisco Airport Location

    Peter Fortunato's ONE STEP BEYOND workshop event

    Catch the master "dealmaker" himself; Peter Fortunato at this powerful workshop event

    Don't miss what may be the first and only time this fabulous class is taught by Pete on the West coast.

    The (2) two days is packed with quality no fluff education, an extensive handout workbook, Pete's patient explanations, the forms used to create results, and numerous case studies covered.

    If you pre- register through BAWB - you will be able to attend for $350.00 per person

    For more information on the workshop and a workshop registration form click here.


    September 23 and 24: Dynamite Dual Workshop

    Author, investor, educator; Scott Britton discusses the art of mastering Short Sales…

    And

    Author, Investor, educator, Jeff Smith discusses why so called "Lazy Money" can hike your profit on each deal…..

    Both of these seasoned investors / educators will present a BAWB sponsored Dynamite Dual (2) Two Full days Workshop on Saturday & Sunday, September 23rd & 24th at the Clarion SFO Hotel.

    This is not a workshop event with a bunch of hype and fluff, just pure content. Don't miss this quality event and remember to pre-register for the FREE Bonuses.

    For a workshop brochure and registration form please
    click here
    .


    November 10th, 11th, & 12th

    Author, investor, educator; Dyches Boddiford presents his

    LLC, Limited Liability Company, Partnership, & Corporation Combo Workshop

    Legal, Tax, & Investment Strategies that will teach you the Nuts & Bolts concepts as well as practical aspects of the LLC, S & C Corporations, as well as general and limited partnerships. This workshop class will provide you the information needed to not only setup but to properly run your LLC, Corporation, or partnership starting Monday morning!


    For a workshop brochure and registration form
    please click here.

    Thursday December 21th, 2006

    This is our final meeting of the year!


    This is always judged by our attendees to be one of the BEST meetings we have all year. It's a great way to learn what others are doing, the genesis of their individual transactions, and more importantly where the profit centers are...you'll be amazed at how many different perspectives to doing a deal there are.

    This also will be a great meeting to get to better know your fellow attendees. Come join us for a festive time of the year meeting that will feature some refreshments, wine, finger foods, and Holiday cheer in an open forum setting. You are invited to bring your spouse or a loved one for a night out and to better see what our meetings are all about.

    Do you know of a BAWB member who did a Killer deal this past year?

    Nominations are encouraged for our annual "BAWB 2005 Deal of the Year" awards.

    Click here to obtain one of the nomination forms which can be sent in.

    Each of the selected nominees will tell us their "deal story" which promises to be informative and fun. It's been an incredible year filled with change, tough lessons, and successes. We hope some of you will share a hard lesson or success from the past year.



    Meetings in 2005:

    Thursday January 20th, 2005

    The Real Estate Bubble: Is it a Time Bomb or Dud?

    CALIFORNIA: With Golden State housing prices in a near vertical rate of climb (a 70%+ rise in last three years), some experts warn that the market could be in for a reality check. With the median priced home now at all time highs – home affordability indexes are now flashing danger signals.

    WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

    Any man or woman who is thinking about buying – or selling – a house in California. Anyone who wants to know if is better to be a buyer or seller at these price levels. Anyone who wants to know what Robert Campbell’s key market-timing indicators are now signaling for real estate prices.

    YOUR SPEAKER

    Robert M. Campbell – (1) author of Timing the Real Estate Market and (2) publisher of the only market-timing advisory for real estate investors – will be our featured speaker (read his Bio below)

    WHEN YOU COME TO OUR MEETING January 20th, 2005 WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

    • How to identify the best time to buy a home – and the best time to sell.
    • How to maximize investment profits – and avoid losses.
    • Are we in a real estate bubble? Here’s how to tell.
    • The reason why real estate prices are soaring
    • Learn five key trend indicators that have a 78% success rate for predicting “what’s ahead” for the real estate market.
    • How to “read” the signals that tell you the market is about to change.
    • When it’s smart to “follow the crowd,” and when its smart to “break ranks” and go in the opposite direction. This is how you “buy low/sell high.”
    • Learn how to avoid the single biggest mistake you can make in real estate. Learn how to protect yourself.
    • How interest rates influence real estate trends. This will surprise you!
    • Eight telltale signs of a housing cycle peak.
    • Three housing market scenarios that could unfold in the next 5 years. You’ll learn the good, the bad, and the ugly.

    Start out the New Year Informed– Plan on being with us Thursday January 20th, 2005


    Copies of Robert’s fabulous book; “Timing the Real Estate Market” will be available for purchase at the meeting.

    About Robert M. Campbell

    Robert Campbell is a real estate advisor and author. His book Timing the Real Estate Market presents what Robert calls; “The Campbell Method”, which successfully employs five key trend indicators to signal the coming peaks and valleys of real estate cycles.

    Robert has been living and breathing real estate from the time he learned how to walk. The son of a successful San Diego homebuilder, he started investing in real estate at age 24, borrowing $14,000 from his parents for the down payment on a 6-unit apartment house. After doing some cosmetic repairs and raising the rents, he sold the property for an $11,000 profit one year later. He was hooked.

    Since then, Robert Campbell has had a multifaceted 30-year real estate career that includes:

    • As a real estate investor, he has bought and sold numerous rental properties.
    • As a real estate developer, he has built and developed homes and apartment units.
    • As a California real estate broker (licensed in 1976), he has handled the sales and mortgage financing for hundreds of clients.

    Based on the trend indicators presented in his book, Robert also publishes The Campbell Real Estate Timing Letter, which is a real estate timing advisory newsletter for Real Estate investors.

    Robert Campbell earned a BA in Economics from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1969 and an M.B.A. in Real Estate Finance from San Diego State University in 1974.


    Thursday February 17th, 2005

    Speaker: Jay P. DeCima a/k/a “Fixer Jay”

    Topic: Investing in small Mixed use and Multi Unit properties

    About our Speaker:

    Author of the fabulous “Making BIG Money Fixing Ugly Houses” book and “Trade Secrets” newsletter we distribute to all new BAWB members as part of their membership package Jay will discuss a topic he knows very well. How to invest in and make money with smaller mixed use and Multi unit rental investment properties.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to listen and learn from this seasoned “Old Timer” and the wisdom he shares with Real Estate investors around the country.

    Jay P. DeCima, known to many as "Fixer Jay", is a seasoned real estate investor with more than 40 years of hands on experience; nearly half that time has been devoted to Jay's specialty - fixing-up rundown houses and adding value. In 1980, Jay quit his 23K-year telephone job to pursue real estate investing full time. Today, Jay is widely regarded as the undisputed king of fixer-upper houses on the national teaching circuit. He spends a great deal of his time overseeing his 200 house empire in Redding, California, and writing about his experiences.

    Since Jay's favorite recreation is the same as his day to day activities. He always enjoys sharing his knowledge with the various investor clubs around the country.
    If you wish to get your book autographed – bring it to the meeting.


    Thursday March 17th, 2005

    How to Finance Any Real Estate, Any Place, Any Time.

    BUY OUTSIDE THE BOX!

    Seasoned Real Estate Pro James Misko offers over 50 ways to finance properties


    Ever wonder how real estate magnates become real estate magnates? By filling out mind-numbing mortgage applications? By taking out ditech.com equity loans against their homes? By making personal guarantees to their bankers? Hardly. For years, successful real estate investors have used nontraditional methods of securing funding. They have created effective money strategies that circumvent banks, yet still result in profitable deals.


    For over thirty years, real estate professional James Misko has trained thousands of licensed realtors in the use of nontraditional financing methods. Misko makes his creative techniques available to the general public in his book, How to Finance Any Real Estate, Any Place, Any Time.

    In this easy-to-use guide, Jim offers fifty-three time-tested nontraditional ways of buying properties. These are not pie-in-the-sky theories about what could happen "if," but proven deal-closing secrets that will put the wraps on virtually any real estate purchase. In his book, you will learn how to turn your dwindling stocks into real estate equities, how to take frozen equity and create real estate paper, how to exchange one property for another tax-free, how to maximize tax write-offs, how to acquire land without money, and so much more.

    How to Finance Any Real Estate, Any Place, Any Time provides its readers with all the information you might pay hundreds--if not thousands--of dollars for through realty courses, at only a fraction of the cost. If the only thing holding you back from buying your dream house or investment property is financing, maybe it's time to buy "outside the box."

    James A. Misko has been a highly successful real estate professional for over three decades. He is a Certified Commercial Investment member of the National Association of Realtors and has served as an instructor for this organization. As a sought-after lecturer, he speaks at local, state, and national real estate conventions. He is also a published author, an outdoorsman, and one of the most creative investment and exchange brokers in the nation. James splits his time between Anchorage, Alaska, and Palm Springs, California.

    Books will be available for purchase and autograph by the Author at the meeting.


    Thursday April 21th, 2005

    "How to Write an Offer"

    Speaker: Mary Morrongiello

    You find a potentially profitable Real Estate opportunity. Now what do you do? Well nothing happens unless you make an offer!

    Mary will take the audience through the process of writing an offer.

    She'll share the contract she uses, why she chose it and more importantly how to complete it. Each audience member will have their own copy for personal notes. Additionally you will learn:

    * How to present the offer to a listing agent and save 2.5% off the price
    * What to ask a seller before the offer is made
    * How to get a property with multiple offers and make money doing it.
    * What "unique" addendums to use and why
    * How to get out of the deal if you need to without losing a dime.

    Mary Morrongiello is an active investor and "wine country" renovation specialist. She enjoys sharing with our audience some of her experiences in negotiating the fixer upper deal.

    Additionally - A Real Estate Investing Q & A Session

    This evening we will be having a special extended Question and
    Answer session on any topic the audience wishes to take up.

    Have some nagging questions about in State or out of State properties?

    Do you have a burning issue about Real Estate or Real Estate "paper" investments that you need to have clarity about?

    Issues surrounding marketing, negotiating, financing, fixing, are all on the table…

    Michael Morrongiello and Mary Morrongiello will oversee this lively discussion which will draw on theirs and others vast experience with Bay area and out of state properties.


    Thursday May 19th, 2005

    Dyches Boddiford Presents:

    “THE GRAND PLAN”

    Entity structuring for asset protection and minimizing taxes is an area every investor and businessperson needs to understand. At our meeting Dyches will give those in attendance an overview of some of the advantages and disadvantages of “C” & “S” Corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), Partnerships and Land Trusts. It is intended to give you an understanding of how these entities interact to benefit you and your real estate portfolio.

    To provide both asset protection and to minimize taxes, you need to develop your own Grand Plan of entity structures. Properly structured, your Grand Plan will provide:

    • Asset Protection - You never know when someone will want what you have. Look at the many frivolous lawsuits in the news.
    • Privacy - If they don't know you have it, you’re less likely to be involved in a suit or someone trying to swindle you out of your assets.
    • Diversification - All your eggs aren't in one basket, a bad deal in one area won't wipe out everything you have worked so hard to build.
    • Simplification - Once you have a plan, you no longer have to make a decision on how to structure a deal, but only if you want to do it or not.
    • Tax Savings - Taxes easily account for wealth reduction of 1/3 or more. Structuring should consider this fact to maximize wealth accumulation.
    • Estate Planning - Proper structuring will build in an estate plan that can save your family hundreds of thousands in estate taxes and keep your estate private!

    IMPORTANT: Don’t Miss this Powerful Workshop!

    BAWB will also be sponsoring a FULL DAY workshop with Dyches Boddiford on Saturday May 21st, 2005 to further explore the above Topics and to assist you in formulating your own “Grand Plan”.

    For more information about the workshop, a workshop brochure, and registration form please click here.


    Thursday June 16th, 2005

    Speaker: Steven Good

    "Churches, Jails, & Gold Mines: Mega-Deals from a Real Estate Maverick"

    To The Highest Bidder Goes … The Golf Course, The Church, The Jail, And The Private Island

    Steven Good’s Churches, Jails, and Gold Mines discussion this month will be an intriguing business narrative about real estate deals at the highest level. Until now real estate auctions were deemed “fire sales,” traditionally associated with hard-to-sell buildings and foreclosed properties. Now, Churches, Jails, and Gold Mines, real estate entrepreneur Steven Good shows how it’s done and you will get the insiders, behind-the-scenes story.

    About Steven Good

    Steven Good is chairman and CEO of Sheldon Good & Company, LLC in Chicago, Illinois. Under Steven’s tutelage, the company, founded by his father Sheldon Good in 1965, has become the largest real estate auction firm in the United States responsible for the sale of more than 40,000 properties and $8 billion in sales. Good is the 121st President of the Chicago Association of Realtors (CAR) and is active in the leadership of the National Association of Realtors Forum. An established authority in his field, Good is regularly quoted in publications such as Forbes, Fortune, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the Chicago Tribune, USA Today, and Newsweek.

    To learn more about Steven Good, visit his website at www.sheldongood.com.


    WORKSHOP:

    Saturday May 21st, 2005 Dyches Boddiford Presents:

    “THE GRAND PLAN” - Entity Structuring for Asset Protection and Minimizing Taxes

    Entity structuring for asset protection and minimizing taxes is an area every investor and businessperson needs to understand. This class is an overview of advantages and disadvantages of "C" & "S" Corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), Partnerships and Land Trusts. It is intended to give you an understanding of how these entities interact to benefit you and your real estate portfolio.

    To provide both asset protection and to minimize taxes, you need to develop your own Grand Plan of entity structures. This workshop is packed with useful information to assist the real estate entrepreneur in customizing his or her own "Grand Plan". Properly structured, your Grand Plan will provide:

    * Asset Protection - You never know when someone will want what you have. Look at the many frivolous lawsuits in the news.

    * Privacy - If they don't know you have it, you're less likely to be involved in a suit or someone trying to swindle you out of your assets.

    * Diversification - All your eggs aren't in one basket, a bad deal in one area won't wipe out everything you have worked so hard to build.

    * Simplification - Once you have a plan, you no longer have to make a decision on how to structure a deal, but only if you want to do it or not.

    * Tax Savings - Taxes easily account for wealth reduction of 1/3 or more. Structuring should consider this fact to maximize wealth accumulation.

    * Estate Planning - Proper structuring will build in an estate plan that can save your family hundreds of thousands in estate taxes and keep your estate private!

    BAWB will be sponsoring this powerful FULL DAY workshop with Dyches Boddiford on Saturday May 21st, 2005 to assist you in formulating your own “Grand Plan”. For more information about the workshop, a workshop brochure, and registration form please click here.


    Thursday July 21st, 2005

    Don't miss this month's program as;

    Barney Zick presents:

    "How to Finance ANY Deal!"

    If everything you thought was true was not, how long would you want to wait to find out?

    There are myths about what to do and not do on the road to financial success...most people have heard the wrong story. Barney will touch on the following topics at the Bay Area Wealth Builders meeting on Thursday, evening July 21st, 2005

    Bernard Zick CCIM, MBA, CCIM has put together a complete overview of all the ways you can pull cash out of real estate. All the ways to buy and sell, all the ways to get deals to close. To buy it, to re-invest, to get your cash out of deals so others can buy from you – all this takes financing knowledge. We will look at each and every way from the point of view of a real estate investor. Can you take out the cash? Can you hide who owns what? Which source is best for what kinds of financing, which is best for commercial property owners, how do you set up the financing so you can pass on the wealth?

    Private Investor Money

    Cash loans and how to get them. We can show you how to get 8%, 9% and 10% loans from friends, co-workers and associates. You can show them where to get the cash when they thought they did not have any. Open the doors to get, easy-to-pay private loans.

    Options

    It is no secret that fortunes have been made by those that know how to use real estate options. Now, details of those financial maneuvers are explained. Barney Zick will show you how to acquire immediate cash profits, cash flow and control your future wealth through the creative use of OPTIONS!

    Hard Money Loans

    There is a national network of people that exists who will loan based only on the value of the property and not care (relatively) about your credit! They close in days, not months. They loan on future value in some cases. If you don’t know this world, you need to get connected. This is one of the most often used but seldom talked about sources for the pros. And we will tell you where YOU can get the money too!

    Cash Financing

    Hard money loans, when and where to use quick cash lenders and how to negotiate terms.

    Conventional Loan Financing

    Last week, Karen Zick (my wife and life partner) closed five loans for real estate investors that ranged from nothing down to payments that started at a 1.95% payment factor! And next week she will do five more! Learn about the seldom discovered source for investor cash…conventional loans. Learn what they will take for down payments and how to structure a zero down deal that will close. Learn how to get past seasoning and other possible road blocks. You will also find out how you can be paid when you show a house to 20 people and no one buys. You can get paid for getting the next loan for whatever they do buy. Open the doors to the multi-billion dollar world of cash to allow you to get your money out and re invest again. How the application can kill or slow your deals. How to build a second stream of income as a “loan originator” and get “insider” control of you own loans with industry knowledge.

    Owner Carried Financing

    Everything about the art of taking “subject to” to the smart structure of a seller financed note, from Nothing Down to No Payments and No Interest!

    When you know where all the stones are buried in the creek it is a lot easier to cross to the other side. This event will give you an overview of ALL the ways to bring cash to the table, making you a much smarter, faster-moving and more confident investor.

    About Barney Zick

    Bernard “Barney” Zick’s real estate problem solving skills have made him a legend among small real estate investors. His credentials include CCIM, (Certified Commercial Investment Member-Realtors) and an MBA from Northwestern. He is also a Real Estate Investment Banker
    (go to www.realvestfunding.com for more information). Barney has authored over 4,000 pages about investment real estate, (articles, books, 19 home study courses and a dozen courses for TV gurus), bought and sold millions in properties (and is still doing so), had over 100 hours of CE credit courses approved in 36 states, featured in "Money" by Money Magazine, credentialed as a college instructor in RE, served four years on the NAR committee, 12 years as a consultant to Century 21 Investment Div., spoken at five NAR conventions, National RE/Max, Century 21, Realty World of Canada Conventions., Member Academy of Real Estate, CPS, EMS, ACE, CE, CBC and more!

    Barney can empower an audience to face adversity and change with a positive attitude, and he does it with wit and wisdom. An innovative and experienced negotiator, Barney shares lessons gained through millions of business and investment acquisitions, sales and syndications. He is a problem solver who finds overlooked solutions. He is a master of the negotiated sale. He combines two key elements -- education and experience -- with equal parts of humor and empathy, and creates a blend that has made Barney Zick one of the most sought after Real Estate educators in America.


    Thursday August 18th, 2005

    How One Man Achieved Financial Redemption. . . .

    Topic: GOOD DEBT, BAD DEBT
    Knowing the Difference Can Save Your Financial Future

    Speaker: Author, Real Estate investor, Jon Hanson

    Bring your, son, daughter and loved ones and plan on being with us as Jon Hanson provides us with a remarkably uplifting discussion about money and life.

    Jon Hanson, survivor of a “near-debt experience,” is now the author of Good Debt, Bad Debt: Knowing the Difference Can Save Your Financial Life.

    "The past is the past unless you still owe for it...

    This year break free from the chains of Debt"

    Debt as a topic of inspiration? You bet—especially in the hands of Jon Hanson, who barely survived a “near-debt experience” a few years ago and used the lessons he learned to mine a deeper joy out of the dysfunctional monetary habits and attitudes that nearly cost him his life.

    Stressed, demoralized, nearly $100,000 in debt to the IRS, and suffering severe chest pains, Hanson imagined his own obituary while hooked to a heart monitor at his local emergency room: “Jon Hanson, 41, of Pickerington, Ohio, died Tuesday from complications stemming from lack of discipline, inability to delay gratification, and lack of discernment in financial matters. He showed great promise early in life. Unfortunately, he expired before much could be made of it.”

    GOOD DEBT, BAD DEBT is about what it takes to rise above the financial mistakes made by virtually everybody in today’s immediate-gratification consumer culture. Hanson is especially concerned about the alarming rate that young people are accumulating debt. “Debt can make or mar your entire life. It can build you up or tear you down. Debt absolutely changes the character of men and women. It is a severe mistake not to learn about the correct use of debt as early in life as possible.”

    Good Debt is any debt that eventually increases your net worth; Bad Debt decreases your net worth. Consumer credit—the ultimate Bad Debt in Hanson’s view—is particularly insidious because it gives its victims temporary pleasure. Hanson calls credit cards the crack cocaine of the credit industry. Spending without earning can be addictive, but its four pernicious effects always catch up with you: loss of freedom, loss of cash flow, loss of time, and loss of opportunities. Good Debt, in contrast, increases cash flow, secures a discount that can be converted to cash, and/or creates a leveraged position with a strong margin of safety. Think of a (reasonable) mortgage or college loan.

    Bad Debt can drag down virtually everybody—“from the guttermost to the uttermost.” With too much bad debt and an income of $200,000 a year, you may be in worse shape—financially and emotionally—than someone earning $50,000 a year with no Bad Debt. “We could further define Bad Debt as spending that reaches into the last 10 percent of your disposable income. For some people it’s not just the debt, it’s the spending. Your spending will determine your ending,” says Hanson.

    Some people actually end up less happy the more money they make. Thanks to their debt-abuse habits, the more their income grows, the poorer they get.

    Jon Hanson’s discussion about GOOD DEBT, BAD DEBT provides a wealth of practical, step-by-step instructions for getting out of debt and staying there. With information covered about real estate, car leasing, spending habits, spousal selection, and retirement planning, you’ll not only know exactly what to do—and what to avoid—on your way to building a better life; you’ll also be filled with inspiration to immediately start acting on it.

    Don’t miss this profound discussion about money and life!


    Thursday, September 15th, 2005

    Times They Are A Changing…

    It's Miller Time...(again)

    Don’t miss this once in a blue moon opportunity to spend an evening with the incomparable Jack Miller.

    Yes, the “Big Kahuna” Jack Miller is back. Jack rarely speaks at Real Estate club meetings any longer so don’t miss this golden opportunity to listen and learn from the master.

    Nothing moves in a straight line forever, especially house prices. Housing almost everywhere has been appreciating for the past decade. This has created speculative fortunes for thousands of new millionaires, some of whom belong to our investor group. The reason for this is overall economic prosperity produced by a rare combination of low inflation coupled with interest and income tax rates that are at historically low levels.

    How long can this fantastic housing market continue? Unlike the stock market, which boomed, then crashed and burned, wiping out a trillion dollars of wealth, why is the so-called "housing bubble” more myth than fact?

    How will rising inflation, taxes, and interest rates affect the housing market and future prospects of full time Realty investors?

    What new strategies will come into play in the coming years?

    Every change in the market creates new opportunities for those who have the required knowledge and skills and are prepared to exploit them. Do you?

    Jack Miller, our Thursday night speaker, will give us his insights based upon over a half century of economic booms and busts as a successful speculator, financier, landlord, and investor. He's been where you are presently; and is where you want to be in the future. Don't miss this rare opportunity to find ways to position yourself for any scenario the future might present.


    October 20th, 2005

    Using None of Your Own Cash Or Credit is the

    HOLY GRAIL

    Of creative real estate investing....

    Why is that? Because it takes the risk out of investing!

    And that is why it is so important for you to be here and find out how to do this in your own investing.

    Come hear how fellow California investor Bill Gatten has been doing it for the past 15 years from California to Florida.

    Watch and learn as he teaches you how Landtrusts work, how they compare to other strategies for controlling property and why the Due-On-Sale Clause is not a problem if you know how to use the Landtrust.

    PLUS! in a follow up 2.5 day FREE training workshop Bill will demonstrate Live how to do all of the above using his trademarked Landtrust Buying Systems known as the PACTrust and NEHTrust.

    For more information and a registration form for the FREE 2.5 day Land Trust Buying Systems workshop event to be held on October 28th thru October 30th please Click HERE

    National speaker, trainer, real estate investor, and creative real estate expert and author of two leading books on creative real estate investing, his first, No Down, No New Loan!, and his second, How to Make it Big in No Down, No Credit Real Estate Investing . . . And Keep It, have helped demonstrate that Bill Gatten is the countrys' leading educator and proponent re. use of the Illinois-Type Title Holding Land Trust for acquisition and disposition of real estate. Bill is also the President and CEO of North American Realty Services Inc. (NARS), as well as being the "inventor" of the much publicized PACTrust™ and NEHTrust™ systems for safe and secure No New Loan real estate transfers. These two remarkable systems allow for informal mortgage payment assumption while avoiding triggering lender's Due-on-Sale clause, while shielding and protecting the property's title from potential lawsuits, creditor judgments, bankruptcy claims, tax liens and Probate involvement.

    Named by Creative Real Estate Magazine as one of the nation's "Top 25 Most Informative People In Creative Real Estate Today," Mr. Gatten is frequently a key note speaker at real estate investment clubs, conferences and myriad radio and TV stations across the country. He delights his audiences with his irreverent and humorous style of teaching his innovative sure-fire creative real estate financing strategies.

    Having personally dealt in the acquisition and sale of thousands of properties over the past 20+ years, Bill Gatten continues to buy and sell for his own account while teaching others the hard-learned lessons and skills that have made him a financial success. Personally Walking the Walk and Talking the Talk and using the NEHTrust™ and PACTrust™ in virtually all real estate transactions. Bill's methods, knowledge, patience and teaching skills are unparalleled.

    Read Bill Gatten's article on; "Avoiding the Due on Sale Clause" by clicking here…

    Read Bill's "Diary of a No Equity Deal" by clicking here…


    Thursday, November 10th, 2005

    Important Note: This month's BAWB meeting is on a special 2nd Thursday 11-10-2005 meeting date.

    Peter Fortunato: An Evening on Contracts

    Real Estate Contracts

    • The way to present proposals to others so that they make sense…

    • How to make a “Creative” offer and explain it…

    • Addendums – Why, How, and When to use them…

    • The assignment of contracts…

    This month's featured speaker is Peter Fortunato. Nationally known as an expert in using Real Estate creatively coupled with "paper" to formulate profitable Real Estate Transactions for the buyer, seller, and investor.

    Join us and learn how to create Transactions, Income and Wealth.

    Discover negotiating techniques and paperwork which make the numbers work and allow for deals to happen.

    Visit with us and learn from one of the Masters on how to "Construct" Deals. Hear Pete's clear, patient explanations, and practical insights.

    You Do NOT want to miss this month's meeting with Pete, plan on being with us!

    And don't miss our November workshop:

    Dyches Boddiford & Peter Fortunato present:

    Amassing Tax-Free WEALTH Using Self-Directed IRAs

    November 12 & 13, 2005 in San Francisco, CA

    For more information please visit our Workshops section here.


    Thursday December 15th, 2005

    This is our final meeting of the year!


    This is always judged by our attendees to be one of the BEST meetings we have all year. It's a great way to learn what others are doing, the genesis of their individual transactions, and more importantly where the profit centers are...you'll be amazed at how many different perspectives to doing a deal there are.

    This also will be a great meeting to get to better know your fellow attendees. Come join us for a festive time of the year meeting that will feature some refreshments, wine, finger foods, and Holiday cheer in an open forum setting. You are invited to bring your spouse or a loved one for a night out and to better see what our meetings are all about.

    Do you know of a BAWB member who did a Killer deal this past year?

    Nominations are encouraged for our annual "BAWB 2005 Deal of the Year" awards.

    Click here to obtain one of the nomination forms which can be sent in.

    Each of the selected nominees will tell us their "deal story" which promises to be informative and fun. It's been an incredible year filled with change, tough lessons, and successes. We hope some of you will share a hard lesson or success from the past year.


    Thursday August 24th 2006

    PLEASE NOTE: For this month only, our meeting is on the FOURTH Thursday of August.

    Panel Discussion with Northern California Investors:

    Times they are a Changin' - What is happening in the marketplace and how to adapt.

    We see it happening around us- the California Real Estate market is far different today than just one year ago. What trends seem to be developing?How are other investors changing their business tactics during these uncertain times to survive and prosper? What angles today seem to work better than before? - Have an inquiring mind? - Want to know? Then don't this meet this wonderful opportunity to listen, observe, and learn from our panel of investors who are active in the Northern California marketplace.

    A few of the topics to be addressed;

    • Where is the market heading in the short term? the Long term?
    • What type of distress seller situations are more readily apparent today than before? How best to work these types of scenarios…
    • What changes have happen if any to their core Real Estate investment philosphies about the types of properties they are seeking under the current or yet to come unforseen market conditions?
    • What is being done differently today than recently
    • Some deal examples will be discussed and analyzed
    • Audience Q & A

    This is a very insightful meeting - Plan on being with us Thursday August 24th!




    Workshops in 2005:

    Special Jack Miller Workshops

    BAWB is proud to sponsor Jack Miller's

    "Everything you Ever Wanted to Know about Real Estate but Had No One to Ask" special HELP DAY workshop.

    Friday September 16th, 2005 at the Holiday Inn Golden Gateway Hotel - 1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109

    Jack will do a short presentation in the morning and then it's a full day of taking your questions on a wide variety of topics while providing you with Money making insights and concepts gleaned from "Uncle Jack's" 50+ years of experience and unique prospective.

    We have purposefully made this powerful information filled HELP DAY workshop affordable at $79.00 for BAWB members and $99.00 for Non members. Don't miss this rare opportunity to listen and learn from Jack Miller in this format!

    For more information, a workshop brochure, or registration form for the "Everything you Ever Wanted to Know about Real Estate but had No One to Ask HELP DAY" (1) one day Friday 9-16-2004 seminar event please click here.

    September 17th & 18th - TWO DAY WORKSHOP

    Creating Cash Flow with Creative Deals Workshop

    Saturday & Sunday September 17th & 18th, 2005 at the Holiday Inn Golden Gateway Hotel - 1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109


    Jack will be holding his wonderful (2) two day Creating Cash Flow with Creative Deals class in the San Francisco Bay Area on Saturday & Sunday, September 17h & 18th.

    The Objective of the Investor should not be just to create Wealth, But to create Net Income that will support the Lifestyle they choose.

    Whether you are a beginning investor or a seasoned Pro, this is great class on Buying & Selling Techniques to Build Cash Flow and Income Fast.

    To register for this workshop, click here to view the registration form.

    For more information about Jack Miller, go to; www.cashflowconcepts.com and be sure to mention BAWB.


    October 28-30: 2.5 Day FREE Workshop:

    Using None of Your Own Cash Or Credit is the

    HOLY GRAIL

    Of creative real estate investing....

    Come hear how fellow California investor Bill Gatten has been doing it for the past 15 years from California to Florida.

    Watch and learn as he teaches you how Landtrusts work, how they compare to other strategies for controlling property and why the Due-On-Sale Clause is not a problem if you know how to use the Landtrust.

    JOIN US for a 2.5 day FREE training workshop Bill will demonstrate Live how to do all of the above using his trademarked Landtrust Buying Systems known as the PACTrust and NEHTrust.

    For more information and a registration form for the FREE 2.5 day Land Trust Buying Systems workshop event to be held on October 28th thru October 30th please Click HERE

    National speaker, trainer, real estate investor, and creative real estate expert and author of two leading books on creative real estate investing, his first, No Down, No New Loan!, and his second, How to Make it Big in No Down, No Credit Real Estate Investing . . . And Keep It, have helped demonstrate that Bill Gatten is the countrys' leading educator and proponent re. use of the Illinois-Type Title Holding Land Trust for acquisition and disposition of real estate. Bill is also the President and CEO of North American Realty Services Inc. (NARS), as well as being the "inventor" of the much publicized PACTrust™ and NEHTrust™ systems for safe and secure No New Loan real estate transfers. These two remarkable systems allow for informal mortgage payment assumption while avoiding triggering lender's Due-on-Sale clause, while shielding and protecting the property's title from potential lawsuits, creditor judgments, bankruptcy claims, tax liens and Probate involvement.

    Named by Creative Real Estate Magazine as one of the nation's "Top 25 Most Informative People In Creative Real Estate Today," Mr. Gatten is frequently a key note speaker at real estate investment clubs, conferences and myriad radio and TV stations across the country. He delights his audiences with his irreverent and humorous style of teaching his innovative sure-fire creative real estate financing strategies.

    Having personally dealt in the acquisition and sale of thousands of properties over the past 20+ years, Bill Gatten continues to buy and sell for his own account while teaching others the hard-learned lessons and skills that have made him a financial success. Personally Walking the Walk and Talking the Talk and using the NEHTrust™ and PACTrust™ in virtually all real estate transactions. Bill's methods, knowledge, patience and teaching skills are unparalleled.

    Read Bill Gatten's article on; "Avoiding the Due on Sale Clause" by clicking here…

    Read Bill's "Diary of a No Equity Deal" by clicking here…


    Dyches Boddiford & Peter Fortunato present:

    Amassing Tax-Free WEALTH Using Self-Directed IRAs

    November 12 & 13, 2005 in San Francisco, CA

    Theory and practice come together for one dynamic weekend. Just think of how much you could make if you could invest your retirement plan in an investment you already understand. For most of us, that is real estate and notes in our own local markets. Well, properly structured, you can. We have been doing it for years. This weekend is an opportunity to learn how to super-charge your IRA with returns of 12%, 15%, 25%, 50% and higher! You will learn nice and steady, as well as very aggressive, techniques for growth.

    Peter and Dyches will join forces in what promises to be a lively conference on self-directed IRA investments. Pete will present case studies and will walk you through, step-by-step, exactly how the transaction would be crafted and the results. He will also suggest scenarios to watch for that can boost your returns significantly.

    Dyches will take you through the technical issues in layman terms, as well as sharing some of his own IRA
    experiences. He and Pete will analyze some actual transactions and show you the different ways they could have been done to gain different advantages or results.

    For more information and a registration form, please click here.




    Meetings in 2004:

    Thursday, January 15th, 2004

    Topic: Estate Planning and Protecting Your Wealth

    Guest Speaker: Attorney Lee Phillips

    The guest speaker for this exciting, information packed presentation is attorney Lee Phillips. Whether you're new to real estate or a seasoned pro, you'll learn how you can preserve your wealth today and how to make a better plan for passing it on to your heirs with a minimum of taxes. Maybe more
    importantly, you will learn how to reposition yourself using the law so you can establish a legal foundation for your wealth and make money faster than you could otherwise.

    As a promising young attorney and fledgling entrepreneur, the last thing on Lee Phillips' mind was the possibility of a life-threatening disease. But at age 27, just three months after getting his first legal job as an attorney, he was told he had advanced cancer and had only weeks to live. That was in 1982.

    Unfortunately, as he made medical progress and defied the odds, the legal system took its toll on his personal and business life. During months of debilitating cancer treatment and hospitalization, Lee gained firsthand experience in effectively dealing with the legal system, asset protection, the medical industry, and insurance companies. To survive, he figured out what he should have done to handle life's unexpected "bumps in the road" that we all face.

    Since his recovery, he has become a nationally known author and lecturer on financial security. During the past 18 years, Lee has advised more than 500,000 financial professionals, attorneys, doctors, accountants and entrepreneurs throughout the United States and Canada. He is well suited to help you too.

    BAWB invites you to attend this fantastic and financially rewarding program. We've designated January 15th as Guest Night, so why not invite your friends who haven't been to a BAWB meeting for awhile.

    Join us and you'll have the chance to meet and network with successful investors and housing providers from all over the area. You'll also get a chance to check out BAWB's other great benefits, such as special discounts from vendors you use every day.

    For more information, read these informative articles by Lee Phillips: (requires Adobe Acrobat)

    An Unexpected Trauma

    Four Tools of Financial Foundation


    Thursday
    February 19, 2004

    Topic: Detecting and Surviving Applicant Fraud

    Guest Speaker:
    Rex Maroney - Author and National Speaker

    In the course of your daily business you regularly engage in the essential process of interviewing, investigating, and getting to know absolute strangers and their backgrounds. As an owner, investor, property manager, landlord & employer your livelihood depends on it. Come to our meeting when Rex Maroney will present The Landective Process © (landlording detective).

    Rex teaches multi-family housing and Real Estate professionals how to successfully detect, survive and profit from the most cunning and sophisticated fraudulent applicants. Attendees will learn how to turn vacancy into cash flow by getting paid by every con, fraud, liar and thief who maliciously wastes your time. Our speaker comes from a 20-year background as a successful entrepreneur, investor, owner, landlord, general contractor, property manager, consultant, investigator, author and national keynote speaker. He has made a study of the methods and resources applicants use to create a phony identity and background to defraud you. The costs are huge – lost rents, long management hours, ongoing advertising, court filing costs, attorney fees, delayed evictions, appeals, malicious apt damage, skips and bankruptcy. Too often owners, managers and employers are forced to “Anti up“ for signing or hiring another fraudulent applicant.

    Don’t miss this gripping presentation as Rex blows the cover on the very sly and sophisticated fraudulent applicants of our time. Yes… bring your friends as they’ll want to hear and see this presentation filled with

    AMAZING INFORMATION !

    For more information on this month's meeting, CLICK HERE.


    Thursday, March 18th, 2004

    Topic: REMOTE CONTROL REAL ESTATE RICHES!

    Don’t miss this meeting featuring: Adiel Gorel

    Adiel Gorel has been investing all over the United States for the past twenty years. He considers several investment venues to be the best for most investors, especially busy people. One is the investment in Single Family Homes, especially in the Sunbelt States where the landlord –tenant laws are landlord-friendly and the prices and rents work to provide the investor with the best cash flow and appreciation potential.

    Mr. Gorel also invests in large apartment complexes and teaches the small investor the optimal ways to participate in such properties.

    In addition, Mr. Gorel is involved in land development deals and other specialized real estate deals.

    He is also a managing partner of SVC Partners, A Real Estate diversified portfolio fund.

    Adiel will be speaking on:

    • The best markets in the country.
    • The type of properties we should buy.
    • Property Management made safe.
    • What makes some mortgages in the USA so special.
    • Financing various property types for various investor scenarios.
    • Moving faster accomplishing one’s investment goals than one thinks they are able too.
    • Successful parameters for single family home purchases.
    • Successful parameters for apartment complex purchases.
    • Tax considerations, 1031 exchanges, TIC etc.
    • Unloading the busy investor’s burden while still investing heavily.
    • Safety issues and considerations.
    • Appropriate use of IRA funds for RE investing.
    • Setting up your kids’ college education with RE investments.
    • Setting up your retirement with RE investments.

    Mr. Gorel formed International Capital Group (ICG), a Marin-based real estate investment company that assists investors worldwide in purchasing U.S properties and provides full service including lending and property management. As CEO of ICG, Mr. Gorel has purchased over 4,000 properties in Sunbelt cities including Phoenix, Las Vegas, Orlando, Dallas, San Antonio, Tampa, Austin, and Jacksonville. Mr. Gorel has also formed a variety of apartment-complex and development syndications throughout the Sunbelt.

    Adiel Gorel gives lectures world-wide on U.S real estate investing and has published two books on the subject; “Remote-Controlled Real Estate Riches – The Busy Person’s Guide to Real Estate Investing” (Progress Press) and “Discovering Real Estate in America” (Turquoise Press). Mr. Gorel has been profiled on NBC, ABC, and the San Francisco Examiner and is a highly rated speaker for the Learning Annex.

    Mr. Gorel's professional experience also includes management and director positions in firms including Hewlett-Packard, Excel Telecommunications, and bio tech firms Marlstone, Lifecare, and Lifewave.

    Mr. Gorel holds a BSEE from McGill University, graduating first in his class and an MSEE from Stanford University.


    Thursday, April 15th, 2004

    Guest Speaker: Peter Fortunato

    "That can't be done here…" PART II

    Often we hear this statement from folks who live and invest in California; however, there are certain fundamental negotiating and investment techniques that are universal regardless of your location.

    This month's featured speaker is Peter Fortunato. Nationally known as an expert in using Real Estate creatively coupled with "paper" to formulate profitable Real Estate Transactions for the buyer, seller, and investor.

    For those in attendance at our 2002 meeting who were able to listen to and learn from Peter, it was compared to a “gospel like” session. His profound discussion, expertise, and insight shined as the evening went on and those in attendance left energized.

    Learn how to create Transactions, Income and Wealth.

    Discover negotiating techniques and paperwork which make the numbers work and allow for deals to happen.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to listen and learn from one of the most down to earth and practical Real Estate educators around. Peter rarely visits the Bay area so be sure to make it out to this meeting and invite a loved one, family member, or guest. You’ll be glad you attended!

    Visit with us and learn from one of the Masters on how to "Construct" Deals. Hear Pete's clear, patient explanations, and practical insights. You Do NOT want to miss this month's meeting, plan on being with us!

    HELP DAY

    Unity of Real Estate and "Paper" WORKSHOP

    Peter Fortunato and Michael Morrongiello will hold a; Unity of Real Estate & “Paper” Workshop and Help Day- which will be a FULL DAY Saturday April 17th event. Seating for this event will be very limited and pre-registration is encouraged. To get more information and for registration forms, Click Here.


    Thursday May 20th, 2004

    It's Circle Time… Join us as this promises to be a fun evening with the variety of information presented.

    Plan on being with us this month as we break down the attendees into (5) five smaller groups who will have a chance to listen, learn, and question our panel of moderators on the following subjects;

    Jeff Lerman, Lerman and Lerman, Attorney at Law

    "Legal Issues When Buying Real Estate Investment Properties"

    Darlene Jones, GM Mortgage & Real Estate- Investor

    "Buying out of state properties- rental investment properties in the Sunshine State; Florida"

    Cathie O'Hanks, O'Hanks Management - Investor

    Managing your properties here and abroad"

    Dave Wilson, Business owner and Investor

    "Creating wealth with houses and a simple Buy and Hold Strategy"

    Rick Garibaldi, Diablo Funding Group - Mortgage originator

    "Financing options for Investors"


    Thursday June 17th, 2004

    ROCK, ROLL & REAL ESTATE
    The #1 Sunday morning Radio Show on Real Estate
    -in association with-
    BAY AREA WEALTH BUILDERS “BAWB”
    -present-

    SIZZLING TALK
    -on-
    1031 REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE
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    -at the-
    MILL VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER
    180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley 94941

    5:30pm
    Wine Tasting * Meet the Experts in the
    1031 Exchange Arena & BAWB Sponsors

    7:30pm
    “Rock, Roll & Real Estate” live taping
    with Michael Yesk on Talk 910AM KNEW

    8:30-10:00pm
    Discussion on 1031 Exchange

    For more info: www.rockrollandrealestate.com 408-892-3376
    To print this information, click here.


    Thursday July 15th, 2004 Meeting


    Successful, experienced, investor Jeff Smith will reveal
    "Fixers To Fortunes: Inside Secrets of the Rehab Game"


    Smith has 25 years of profitable real-estate investing under his tool belt. He has remodeled, sold and rented scores of houses in Florida. His "Fixers To Fortunes" seminar is without question the best in the business. It sells out virtually every time. Jeff will share many of its money-making secrets with you.

    Jeff never gets dirty. Instead, he hires out the work. Jeff will show you how to get the most work done for the cheapest price. He also will discuss:

    • Ways to limit your risk on rehabs
    • How to make sure the jobs come in on time and under budget

    • How to decide whether to buy or not

    • The 3 houses you should run from

    • His exclusive "11-Minute Power Profit" strategy, where you get $9 back for every $1 you spend

    • How to handle the buyer's home inspector, what to fix fast, and secrets to dealing with contractors and much more!

      Everyone who attends this BAWB meeting will receive a special bonus package from Jeff. But get there early and get a good seat so you can see the visual presentation!


    For those who want more "inside secrets", details, tricks of the trade, and valuable tips when renovating and upgrading properties.... as a bonus, Jeff will offer his "Power Cashflow Generating Strategies" seminar Saturday, July 17th, 2004.

    The special one-day price for BAWB member attendees is only $99.00 and $129.00 for Non members. This special one-day seminar will include strategies from Jeff's very popular and highly regarded "Power Negotiations" and "Buyer's Boot Camp" seminars. Jeff will show you how to use his unusual negotiating techniques to put together profitable winning deals. He also will reveal how to guarantee your deal will please any seller or buyer. Jeff will show you techniques to make your contracts irresistible to buyers or sellers.

    For more information on the FULL DAY WORKSHOP Saturday 7-17-2004, a workshop brochure and registration form,
    Click Here!

    Who is Jeff Smith?

    Jeff Smith is a savvy investor with 24 years experience rehabbing distressed houses and junkers for huge profits. He also finds and buys killer deals that virtually no one knows about. Jeff has been a successful landlord for more than two decades. He wrote for the prestigious Kiplinger Florida Letter for 14 years and was the dean of the Southeastern banking writers for a decade! Jeff writes “Real Estate Profit Line,” a best-selling real-estate newsletter, and is in demand to speak to investment groups nationwide.

    Jeff teaches students how to become their own boss through real estate investments. His “Fixers To Fortunes” rehab course sells out almost every class! That power-packed course has limited seating because it includes an exclusive, all-day bus trip where you learn hands on how to rehab houses for incredible profits! This is a must-attend-at-all-costs seminar!

    Jeff’s 2004 seminar schedule will include:

    • An incredible $99 class that puts you on the path to real estate wealth!

    • Jeff’s original ‘Fixers To Fortunes’ rehab class … it will amaze you!

    • “The Buyer’s Bootcamp” … The complete real estate acquisition seminar!

    • Jeff’s brand-new ‘Negotiations’ seminar … With “Live’ sessions!

    “Are you short of cash? Have bad credit? Do you want to quit that dead-end job and finally earn what you are worth? I will show you how to turn it around.” – Jeff Smith

    Look at just some of the topics covered in our rehab seminar:

    • Make a profit of $40,000 – up to $80,000 or more – on every rehab you do

    • Unlock the secrets to rehabbing for top dollar every time

    • Sell a house you haven’t even touched for big profits

    • Build wealth fast and virtually eliminate your risk through proven methods

    • Beat your competition to the best deals and easiest rehabs

    • Get jobs to come in on time and under budget every time

    • Slice 20 percent – or more – off every rehab you do

    Call Jeff Smith (813) 980-3939 or fax (813) 980-1554
    for more information about his seminars and newsletter.


    Thursday August 12th, 2004

    Please Note:
    This month’s meeting is on the 2nd Thursday of the month instead of the normal 3rd Thursday of the month because of a scheduling conflict at our meeting facility

    Fixer Uppers…

    5 COSTLY MISTAKES

    5 PROFITABLE LESSONS LEARNED


    Our August speaker, Mary Morrongiello, is an experienced and very successful rehabber of Wine Country houses. She has recently completed her 9th MAJOR renovation in just 4 years and in that time has learned important information to help others in her field. Mary is always a crowd favorite as it motivates others to know that “one of our own” is out there everyday practicing what we preach.

    At this meeting you will learn:

    1. Why surveys are worth the expense
    2. Why to pay attention to square footage…
    3. Crystal clear disclosures are a must
    4. How even a good realtor can cost you thousands
    5. What does a property buyer want?
    6. The best way to pay your workers / tradesman, etc.
    7. My approach to insuring a fixer upper
    8. Before & After photos (always fun to see)

    Thursday, September 16th, 2004

    It’s Miller Time...

    Don’t miss this once in a blue moon opportunity to spend an evening with the incomparable Jack Miller.

    THERE IS A SECRET TO GETTING RICH...

    Anyone can learn how to get rich, but there's a catch. You have to understand MONEY--Why people spend it? When? How. Where? For What? You have to understand how a little money, plus time, can create a fortune for anyone. Test yourself. Do you know someone who isn't particularly smart or talented or energetic who seems to have made a lot of money, or who owns a lot of property?

    My name is Jack Miller. I've been a successful investor in single family houses for 45 years. I've bought, sold, leased, managed, built, exchanged, financed and owned several hundred properties. Real estate is the main source of both my income and accumulated assets, thus, I can speak from years of actual experience.

    LET ME TELL YOU A LITTLE STORY...
    Once upon a time I was 40 years old and out of work. I'd been an executive with a Fortune 500 company with specialized technical skills. Without warning, I suddenly became a casualty of a corporate downsizing. I had two teenagers at home and a mortgage. I'd placed my future into the hands of my employer and felt secure with a retirement plan which would provide enough money for a comfortable lifestyle, recreation and travel. Suddenly I was out of work.

    MIDDLE-AGED, OUT OF WORK, AND BROKE
    My assets consisted of experience for which there were no jobs and a real estate license I'd picked up just for fun. The only employment I could find was as a residential real estate salesman. Although I'd owned real rental houses previously, I knew nothing about real estate or financing and had never earned a living as a salesman before. I had to start from scratch to learn the business.
    In the real estate market that prevailed then, there were lots of buyers, but no sellers. I had to learn ways to prospect for cash sale listings because unmotivated sellers would settle for nothing less. That involved developing innovative ways to qualify buyers so they could obtain financing for their home purchases. In the process of creating down payments, I had to devise supplemental income credits, decorating and landscaping allowances. In the process I discovered ways to use virtually anything they owned in trade as down payments to reduce the amount they had to borrow, and along with it, their monthly payments.

    LEARNING HOW TO BUY AND SELL HOUSES FROM SCRATCH
    Suddenly, just when I was beginning to learn how to make money in a competitive selling market, the economy flip flopped. The buyers all disappeared and the phones stopped ringing. In order to earn a living, I had to come up with creative ways to locate buyers for all the properties that eager sellers wanted to list with me. Even when I found a buyer, interest rates on mortgage money was often too expensive for them to be able to afford the purchase. Necessity forced me to innovate. I learned ways to "create paper" with which to close a deal. Leases and Options became basic building blocks for making deals. So did contracts.

    BREAKTHROUGH! BUYING AND SELLING FOR MYSELF!
    One day it occurred to me that rather than properties per se, what I was really selling were my negotiating and deal-making skills. Instead of listing properties for sale, I began focusing my efforts on increasing my income. I started by buying Options on houses, then "flipping my Options, selling them either for cash or terms depending upon the deal. When I controlled the property, I could make more sophisticated transactions. But this required me to develop better negotiating skills and closing techniques. In the process, I had to learn the ways that taxes affected a sale from both the buyer's and seller's points of view.
    Some of the most powerful techniques I learned were based upon tax free exchanges and gifts. These benefited both buyer and seller at the expense of the tax collector. And I found ways to structure complex transactions which solved financial and tax problems for both buyers and sellers in order to earn bigger profits; far greater than might have been made simply earning commissions or merely "flipping options".

    RETIREMENT AFTER ONLY 5 YEARS!
    Finally things began to click. During one 153 week period, I closed one or more deals each week in the capacity of broker, buyer, seller, or Optionee. At the age of 45, a short five years after I first started selling real estate, I was able to close my office and retire to the good life with my wife, touring the country in my motorhome and traveling in Europe and Asia. Why am I telling you all this? Because the time is as ripe as I've seen it in almost 20 years for you to do it too. I'll even tell you how to do it. Read on . . .
    You can only look at so many sunsets, catch so many fish, or play so many rounds of golf before retirement gets to be a job. As a bored retiree, I started making the rounds of community social clubs as a luncheon speaker telling others about my experiences. From this sprang the first seminar in the world oriented toward the single family house as an investment vehicle. For the person who wants to build wealth starting with little or nothing, the single family house still offers more possibilities than any other type of investment. But there's a catch: You've got to have an intense desire to be rich, and be willing to work hard to learn as many real estate insiders' fortune-building secrets as you can. I'll share these with you.

    BIRTH OF A NATIONAL NEWSLETTER
    I started as a speaker, then as a seminar educator of thousands of people, many of whom went on to start their own seminars. In 1978, I wrote the first issue of The Commonwealth Letters, the first ever monthly newsletter devoted to single family house investors. My objective was to provide readers with insights on how to achieve financial security over and above that provided by their career, regardless how successful. Since then, I've been able to help readers to consistently make money more than any other publication.

    IT'S TIME TO MAKE A DECISION FOR YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE
    If you aren't 100% certain of your future financial security, it's time for you to make the decision to become financially independent. This will be an easy decision! Either you're happy with your lot in life or you're not! Either you've already provided for your family's financial security or you're willing to bet their lifestyle on your employer or the government. It's up to you to take action now before time passes you by.
    Wouldn't you really rather control your financial future yourself? You can, as an entrepreneur in real estate. Thousands have done it before you starting with little cash or know-how. They didn't have the advantage of being coached by someone who's been where you are now, and gone where you want to go; someone who can make it happen a lot faster than you think possible if you take his advice. It's your choice...

    BAWB is proud to sponsor Jack Miller's - Creating Wealth with Houses Seminar

    Friday September 17th, 2004 at the Mill Valley Community Center

    One Full Day of Money making insights and concepts on Four Essential Wealth Building Topics; BUYING, FINANCING, NEGOTIATING, & SELLING – You’ll learn from the Master, the WHO, HOW, WHEN, and WHY on each topic from Jack’s unique perspective. All the nitty gritty to help you on your way down the road to Real Estate Success! We have purposefully made this powerful information filled workshop affordable at $59.00 for BAWB members and $79.00 for Non members. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to listen and learn from Jack Miller.

    For more information, a workshop brochure, or registration form for the “Creating Wealth with Houses” (1) one day Friday 9-17-2004 seminar please click here.

    September 18th, 19th, & 20th - THREE DAY WORKSHOP- Options Combo Workshop

    Jack will be holding his wonderful (3) three day Options Combo class in the San Francisco Bay Area on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday September 18th, 19th, and 20th. This is arguably the best, most in depth course on profitably using Real Estate options in the nation today. It is actually (2) two classes combined into one; starting with the Fundamental Uses of Options and then moving into some of the more Advanced Option Techniques.

    To register for this workshop, click here to view the registration form.

    For more information about Jack Miller, go to; www.cashflowconcepts.com and be sure to mention BAWB.


    Thursday, October 21st, 2004

    Guest Speaker: Hugh Bromma, Entrust Group

    Topic: Tax Advantaged Strategies for Real Estate in 2005 and Beyond

    • Learn new strategies for investing in real estate with your IRA or Qualified Plan.
    • Real case studies from real estate investors just like you will be discussed and explored.
    • Presented by Hugh Bromma, CEO of Entrust. Hugh has over 23 years of experience with self-directed plans. You will learn what you can and cannot do within a self-directed IRA.

    Curriculum Vitae Synopsis: Hubert Bromma

    Hubert Bromma is the CEO of Entrust Administration, Inc. and Principal of the Entrust Group, which supplies record keeping and administration services to discriminating investors who use Entrust's unique Self-directed retirement programs, including Individual Retirement Arrangements and Qualified Plans of all types.

    He is a frequent speaker at real estate conferences, real estate investor gatherings, retirement and financial planners and other related affinity groups. He is the author of "Real Estate in IRAs and Keoghs, A Guide", "Real Estate Investments in Your Retirement Plan: A Guide", and "Do Your Own Qualified Retirement Plan” a Guide for Self Directed Plans for Business Owner, Spouses and Partners. He is a regular author for Creative Real Estate Magazine, and has written articles for various publications since 1988. His articles also appear on the Entrust web site at www.iraplus.com.

    He has appeared on many television and radio programs internationally primarily discussing the diversification of assets in tax free and tax deferred environments. These include KABC, KNBC, KCBS, KJSL, KNBR, KRMS, FNN, ORF, WCIU-TV, WebFN and many others.

    Entrust and its affiliates have been providing such services to thousands of clients internationally since 1981. The company was founded originally by Bromma as Consulting Associates, Inc. and has made a number of acquisitions over the years, including several trust companies and third party pension administration entities. The operations center is now located in Oakland, California at the edge of Lake Merritt, a rapidly growing business section of the San Francisco Bay area. Other Offices are in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

    From 1988 to 1992, he was the also Chairman of Commonwealth Administration, Inc., Mission Hills, California. In 1991 Bromma, as principal of Commonwealth acquired Providence Trust Company, Commonwealth’s wholly owned subsidiary, based in Houston Texas, with branches in Dallas and Amarillo. Providence was a combination of formerly failed trust companies which were combined by Bromma into a highly profitable organization. Providence was subject to a hostile takeover in 1992, and subsequently closed in 1993 by the Texas Department of Banking, due to unsound banking practices attributed to the take over management team.

    From 1981 through 1989, he was the owner of the national bank consulting firm Consulting Associates, Inc. with offices in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Antonio. This firm performed 51 mergers, acquisitions or divestitures, and provide extensive consulting services to many banks and savings associations in the area of bank operations and profitability.

    Bromma's prior banking career extended from 1967 to 1981 with positions of General Auditor to corporate manager of acquisitions and divestitures, at medium to large west coast banks.

    His undergraduate degrees are in economics and political science, from San Francisco State University. His graduate work was completed in public administration in a combined program from UC Berkeley and SFSU.

    Other information:

    • Former instructor at Southern Methodist University
    • Past board member of Children's Hospital Foundation
    • Member of the Blue Ribbon Committee on Management, City of San Francisco
    • Special Consultant to the Municipal Court of San Francisco
    • Instructor for Operation Hope in Los Angeles
    • Instructor, LA City College
    • Board Member, Counseling West, Woodland Hills


    Thursday, November 11th, 2004

    Guest Speaker: Albert Aiello

    Topic: Transform Real Estate from an Ordinary Tax Shelter into a Formidable TAX REDUCTION MACHINE.

    Most rental property owners and real estate entrepreneurs say "good-bye" to hundreds, even thousands of dollars every year. They just let their money "fly" away in the form of taxes that they don't really have to pay. Former IRS officials have been quoted as saying that, "self employed people unnecessarily overpay the IRS over 150 billion dollars per year!"

    C.P.A. Albert Aiello has spent his adult life finding legal ways to put a stop to this flight of cash. He has researched hundreds of little known tax reduction, tax saving and tax deferral strategies. Now he's brought them all together in a brand new presentation. Albert Aiello's GOLDMINE strategies will show you how to transform real estate from an ordinary tax shelter into a formidable TAX REDUCTION MACHINE.

    Albert Will Show You How To Play The Tax Game And Win Big-Legally

    A veteran of over 20 years teaching real estate agents and brokers his tax saving strategies, Albert now speaks to investor, landlord and rental property owner associations around the country. Geared for people who invest in real estate, he'll explain all three phases of a real estate investment (1) Acquisition, (2) Operation and (3) Disposition. He covers all kinds of real estate investing including, rental property, rehabs, flips, paper-virtually every kind of real estate situation imaginable. Fully documented, Albert gives the IRS code or other citation so you and your accountant can be sure all your activities are perfectly legal. This talk is the most complete presentation of tax reduction strategies ever offered to real estate investors at any time, any where.

    Here's Some Of What You'll Learn From Albert's Real Estate Entrepeneur's Goldmine of Brilliant Tax Strategies

    • 6 Essential Fundamentals of Tax Reduction Planning That You Must Know to Forever Cut Taxes
    • 4 Strategies to Pay No Taxes When You Sell Your Property, Even if Profits Are Huge, Even if You Are a Dealer
    • 4 Types of Powerful Depreciation Deductions That Can Double or Even Triple Your Deductions
    • 4 Proven, Documented Strategies to Reap Huge Tax Savings by Immediately Deducting Repairs, Rather Than Having to Depreciate Them as Capital Improvements
    • 3 Powerful, Overlooked Deductions That Can Save Thousands for Rental Property Owners
    • 5 Essential Requirements That You Must Know to No Longer be Subject to Passive Loss Limits and Be Able to Fully Deduct Any Amount of Rental Losses (over $25,000), No Matter How Large, Regardless of Size of Your Income
    • 3 Powerful & Proven Ways to Audit Proof Your Return-and Let the IRS Forget You
    • 3 Ways to Create Wealth With Retirement Plans
    • 2 Ways to Legally Get Back Taxes Paid in Prior Years, Without IRS Notice
    • 3 Year-End Tax Planning Strategies That Can Slash More Taxes-Even at the Last Minute

    Articles by Albert Aiello (requires Adobe Acrobat)

    Medical Expenses as Business Deductions

    Leasing a Car - Beware!

    Tips on Hiring the Right Tax Advisor

    Reap Immediate Deductions for Computers and Other Assets

    Albert Aiello's Bio

    Albert Aiello certainly has the credentials to be the featured speaker at Bay Area Wealth Builders' regular evening meeting, Thursday, November 11th.

    He is a GRI Instructor, a Graduate Tax Professor, a licensed Real Estate Broker and a CPA who passed the exam in one sitting. He also has a Masters Degree in Taxation.

    On the practical side, he has 25 years experience as a tax advisor, 23 years experience as a real estate investor and 20 years as a 1031 exchange facilitator make him uniquely qualified to address the tax issues that investors and landlords face.

    As both a residential and commercial real estate Realtor, Albert has listed, bought, sold and managed millions of dollars of real estate. He has also had his own tax & accounting practice specializing in real estate and IRS audit representation.

    But, wanting something more creative, challenging and rewarding, he sold his accounting practice to do what he really loves; actively invest in real estate, teach real estate courses and author books on creative real estate.

    Albert remains active as a 1031 specialist, as president of National Exchange Services, Inc. (NESI), one of the leading 1031 Exchange Intermediaries in the country.

    He is the author of hundreds of articles on taxation and real estate. He has also written a number of books. Some of his most popular ones are: The Real Estate Professional's Bible of Tax Strategies, The 1031 Money Machine, The Medical Reimbursement Plan Kit, Creating Tax-Free Wealth With Self-Directed IRA's and his newest, The Real Estate Investor's Goldmine of Brilliant Tax Strategies.

    Today he travels around the country sharing his incredible wealth of information on how the average real estate investor can save hundreds even thousands of dollars in taxes every year.

    Join us on Thursday, November 11th for this special meeting where Albert Aiello will be our featured speaker. We will meet at the Mill Valley Community Center.


    Thursday December 16th, 2004

    This is our final meeting of the year!

    This is always judged by our members to be one of the BEST meetings we have all year. It's a great way to learn what others are doing, the genesis of their individual transactions, and more importantly where the profit centers are...you'll be amazed at how many different perspectives to doing a deal there are.

    This also will be a great meeting to get to better know your fellow attendees. Come join us for a festive time of the year meeting that will feature some refreshments, wine, food, and Holiday cheer in an open forum setting. The meeting will be catered and you are invited to bring your spouse or a loved one for a night out and to better see what our meetings are all about.

    Important Note: Anyone can attend but to drink and dine the cost is $25.00 per individual and $40.00 for a couple.

    Do you know of a BAWB member who did a Killer deal this past year?

    Nominations are encouraged for our annual "BAWB 2003 Deal of the Year" awards.


    Each of the selected nominees will tell us their "deal story" which promises to be informative and fun. It's been an incredible year filled with change, tough lessons, and successes. We hope some of you will share a hard lesson or success from the past year.




    Workshops in 2004:

    Saturday January 31st, 2004: FULL DAY WORKSHOP

    National Expert on Cutting Edge Real Estate Investing is coming.

    National speaker and author T.J. Marrs, developer of the “Financial Mastery Series” of Real Estate & Asset Protection Programs will be teaching:

    The Secrets of finding thousands of hidden nothing or low down treasures in your own back yard.

    HINT: The best ones you’ll least suspect. Over 50,000 per million homes are coming on the market every month!

    • 4 simple plans to create fortunes in real estate in today’s changing market, some of which can earn quick cash in just a few days.
    • Review TJ’s new forms & strategies needed to survive and profit from the new 2003 HUD rules. HINT: We virtually re-invented investing with these.
    • How to automate your marketing machine to get tons of sellers calling you, practically begging to give you their homes for free.
    • How to Get Faster Lender Discounts/Short Sales, creating huge additional profits...and what to do if they don't accept your offers!
    • How to make money on all those foreclosures that DON’T want to sell to you, and how to blow away any foreclosure competition. PLUS How to make money on deals other think are not deals.
    • How to keep your asset away from legal predators.
      A “no brainer” business plan where you can virtually work along side us as a finder, to learn while you earn.
    • ONE IDEA COULD EARN YOU THOUSANDS, DON’T GET LEFT OUT!

    For more information and to register for this exciting workshop, CLICK HERE.


    Saturday April 17th, 2004: FULL DAY WORKSHOP

    Unity of Real Estate and "Paper" WORKSHOP

    Peter Fortunato and Michael Morrongiello will hold a; Unity of Real Estate & “Paper” Workshop and Help Day- which will be a FULL DAY Saturday April 17th event. Seating for this event will be very limited and pre-registration is encouraged. To get more information and for registration forms, click here.


    Saturday July 17th, 2004: FULL DAY WORKSHOP

    "Power Cashflow Generating Strategies"

    For those who want more "inside secrets", details, tricks of the trade, and valuable tips when renovating and upgrading properties.... as a bonus, Jeff Smith will offer his "Power Cashflow Generating Strategies" seminar Saturday, July 17th, 2004.

    The special one-day price for BAWB member attendees is only $99.00 and $129.00 for Non members. This special one-day seminar will include strategies from Jeff's very popular and highly regarded "Power Negotiations" and "Buyer's Boot Camp" seminars. Jeff will show you how to use his unusual negotiating techniques to put together profitable winning deals. He also will reveal how to guarantee your deal will please any seller or buyer. Jeff will show you techniques to make your contracts irresistible to buyers or sellers.

    For more information on the FULL DAY WORKSHOP Saturday 7-17-2004, a workshop brochure and registration form,
    Click Here!


    BAWB is proud to sponsor Jack Miller's - Creating Wealth with Houses Seminar

    Friday September 17th, 2004 at the Mill Valley Community Center

    One Full Day of Money making insights and concepts on Four Essential Wealth Building Topics; BUYING, FINANCING, NEGOTIATING, & SELLING – You’ll learn from the Master, the WHO, HOW, WHEN, and WHY on each topic from Jack’s unique perspective. All the nitty gritty to help you on your way down the road to Real Estate Success! We have purposefully made this powerful information filled workshop affordable at $59.00 for BAWB members and $79.00 for Non members. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to listen and learn from Jack Miller.

    Special Bonus Offer:
    Pre register and prepay for this One (1) day seminar event and you may attend the phenomenal, one of kind (3) three day OPTIONS COMBO WORKSHOP to be held at the Holiday Inn, San Francisco Airport on September 18th, 19th, & 20th for a special discounted BAWB price of $300.00 per person. That’s (4) four days of quality education for $359 / $379.00 (Non BAWB members). (For more information on the Options Combo Workshop – See below)

    For more information, a workshop brochure, or registration form for the “Creating Wealth with Houses” (1) one day Friday 9-17-2004 seminar please click here.

    September 18th, 19th, & 20th - THREE DAY WORKSHOP- Options Combo Workshop

    Jack will be holding his wonderful (3) three day Options Combo class in the San Francisco Bay Area on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday September 18th, 19th, and 20th. This is arguably the best, most in depth course on profitably using Real Estate options in the nation today. It is actually (2) two classes combined into one; starting with the Fundamental Uses of Options and then moving into some of the more Advanced Option Techniques.

    To register for this workshop, click here to view the registration form.

    For more information about Jack Miller, go to; www.cashflowconcepts.com and be sure to mention BAWB.


    BAWB is pleased to have John Schaub as our speaker for a special FULL DAY Saturday workshop on October 30th.

    John has survived 8 Presidents and prospered for 30 years as a landlord. He authored the original single family house seminar in 1976 which launched thousands on their way to successful investing. He is still an active buyer and engaged in managing his business and investment, when not traveling with his family, or building homes for Habitat for Humanity.

    John is a reformed "Big Deal" guy, who discovered that most of the big talkers had small bank balances. John stresses keeping it simple. He talks only about what he has done and what has worked and sometimes not worked for him. John spends nearly all of his working time making deals and managing his properties. He teaches only three seminars a year.

    He stresses buying better, well located houses as opposed to less expensive houses or other income properties. Better houses are much more profitable and far less trouble. He advocates paying off debt, owning properties free and clear, and maximizing cash flow by only buying properties with larger profit potential, financed so they produce immediate cash flow.

    John graduated in 1970 from the University of Florida College of Business, was an active Realtor for 10 years and served as President of both the Sarasota and Florida Real Estate Exchangers. He is listed in the Hall of Fame of Who's Who in Creative Real Estate, featured on the cover of Personal Finance magazine and was recently quoted in Forbes.

    He is an advocate for privately owned affordable housing. He served 7 years on the International Board of Habitat for Humanity and has served four terms as President of the Sarasota Habitat Affiliate and served 17 years on their board.

    John's wife Valerie, a real estate attorney, and their three perfect children enjoy skiing, boating, diving, horseback riding, and touring the country in John's plane. John is an instrument rated pilot and has been flying his own plane since 1973.

    Don't miss John's "The Business of Buying and Selling Homes (and properties)" FULL DAY workshop event on Saturday, October 30th at the Four Points Sheraton in San Rafael, CA.

    For more information on the workshop, a workshop brochure and registration form please click here.





    Meetings in 2003

    Wednesday January 8, 2003

    Two (2) Great Speakers and Topics of Discussion

    # 1 - It’s a New Year - Where is the Real Estate Market heading?

    Guest Speaker: Allen Cymrot

    Allen Cymrot is the principal of Cymrot Realty Advisors, Inc. His real estate and Wall Street experiences blend to give him a rare, in-depth understanding of real estate and securities.

    The first 20 years of Cymrot's career were spent on Wall Street, where he was a successful broker, manager and allied member of the New York Stock Exchange.

    The past 25 years of Cymrot's experience have earned him a reputation as a nationally recognized real estate strategist, planner and expert. Some business highlights from his real estate experience are:
    • Supervised the purchase and management of approximately $2 billion of real estate in major metropolitan areas of the United States.

    • Served as chairman and director of the National Multi Housing Council, which represents the owners of the country's largest apartment holdings.

    • Testified before both the Senate and House of Representatives as a real estate expert.

    • Wrote two highly recommended books; Critical Real Estate Issues of the 90s;
    Required Reading for Successful Investing & Street Smart Real Estate Investing; Allen Cymrot's Strategies for Increasing Your Net Worth along with more than 100 articles on real estate.

    • Has made numerous radio and television appearances in addition to having conducted seminars to more than 50,000 people, ranging in experience from first-time owners to sophisticated investors.


    # 2 – Information / Data Retrieval Tools for the Real Estate Investor


    Guest Speakers: Melody Starr and Michael Veprin with DataQuick Information Systems

    DataQuick has been a leading provider of real estate data solutions designed to enhance productivity and the decision making processes of real estate investors and lending professionals since 1979. DataQuick's intuitive Internet and Online marketing and research tools, coupled with their convenient software solutions, provides easy access to everything you want to know about one or more properties.

    Their information searches include; private seller carrybacks, notices of default, notices of trustee sales and property sale comparables for the properties in question.

    Michael and Melody are long time DataQuick associates and are heavily versed in all facets of real property information retrieval. Their discussion will cover two aspects of Real Estate Investing. # 1 locating privately held notes carried back by sellers and # 2 researching investment properties using the DataQuick databases. Questions will be most welcomed.


    Wednesday February 12th, 2003

    Bottom Fishing; How to buy houses cheap!

    Guest Speaker: Bruce Norris

    About our Speaker:
    Bruce has twenty years of comprehensive experience in property acquisitions, negotiation, sales, and management. He has purchased and sold approximately $20,000,000 worth of real estate at bargain prices. He has authored and self-published several books and

    Workshops in cluding; Food Stamps to Fortune, The Sweat Equity System, Power Profits, and a remarkably prophetic 200 page report on the California Economy called The California Comeback. His workshops, speaking style, and expertise is readily apparent as his teaches California investors a variety of methods of buying Real Estate.

    Streamline your efforts and increase your profits. Learn from the man who has deals finding him! How does he do that? By knowing how to implement the best buying system appropriate to the current economy.

    Some of the Topics to be discussed:

    • Learn about real estate cycles…and how to make money…no matter what the market cycle
    • Learn how this business can revolutionize your life
    • Systematically buy houses cheap!
    • Make your real estate business explode!
    • The Seven Secrets of real estate investing that will make you rich
    • 15 +/- buying systems that work hard so you don’t have to
    • How to find real estate bargains in a hot market 5 strategies
    • for making money as a wholesale buyer
    • How to buy nice houses with no credit and little cash
    • How to stand up for your offers
    • How to calculate offers in your head
    • How to become a savvy deal maker
    • How to find a Realtor to work with Wholesaling properties to other investors
    • Retailing to owner-occupants


    Wednesday March 12, 2003

    Tax Saving Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor

    Learn How To Legally and Ethically Hammer the IRS!

    By John Hyre, Tax Attorney, Accountant, Real Estate Investor

    Taxes are probably your #1 expense. I’d like to help you change that. As a tax attorney, accountant and real estate investor, I’m well equipped to do just that. On Wednesday, March 12th,2003, I will teach you how to legally and ethically lower your taxes. I will speak for approximately 1.5 hours on how I do it for my clients – ALL of whom are real estate investors. The speech will be full of substance, not sales hype. You will learn what the IRS is good at, what it’s not good at, and how to take advantage of both situations. You will learn how to squeeze the most out of depreciation, which entities are best for you and how to get the deductions you deserve.

    With your indulgence, I will take just 5 minutes of the presentation to tell you why my BAWB sponsored Full Day, Saturday March 15th, workshop, The Real Estate Investors KISS Guide to Bookkeeping will save you far more than its cost. That’s it. Five minutes of crass marketing and 90 minutes of dead-on substance. You can’t help but make money by showing up!

    Speaking of crass marketing, here is a description of why good bookkeeping is so important to your business:

    Save on Professional Fees: Every year, I get clients who hand me shoe-boxes full of receipts, check-stubs, and the like. Or books that make less sense than Jane Fonda’s politics. Or well-organized records that still fall short of qualifying as “books”. These clients often pay as much- or more- to have their books properly completed as they do for tax returns or planning advice. Had these clients properly kept their books from the get-go, they’d have saved plenty in professional fees alone. Learn to keep the books and stop overpaying your tax preparer!

    Get the Deduction, Avoid the Penalties: A much higher cost of poor records is incurred upon audit. The IRS’ #1 weapon is poor record-keeping by taxpayers. When audited, taxpayers with lousy records or substandard books lose billions of dollars in legitimate deductions every year. If taxpayers cannot prove what their income and deductions were, the IRS will determine such numbers for taxpayers. Here’s a big surprise (Not!): the IRS tends to guess high on income and low on deductions- and the courts usually back them up. To add insult to injury, taxpayers pay automatic penalties and interest for failure to keep adequate books and records. The best tax planning from the most expensive advisors are worthless if a taxpayer cannot convincingly and accurately demonstrate his income and deductions. Do the books right and get the deductions you deserve!

    Get the Most (out of) Depreciation: Depreciation deductions give real estate a HUGE advantage over other investments. One way to maximize this advantage is to break out certain assets….instead of putting non-depreciable land on the books, record depreciable sidewalks, driveways, trees, fences and plumbing…and so on. While most investors are aware of this technique, very few of them actually know exactly how to pull it off. I will show you how. The tax savings on a $450,000 rental: $6,000 to $18,000 in today’s money.

    Mind Your Business: Finally, and most importantly, the books tell the story of your business- that’s why they’re called “the books”. No matter how good your “gut feel” for your business’ performance, if your books are not properly kept, you do NOT know how your business is truly doing. It is inconceivable that a business owner could make informed decisions without knowing his business’ assets, liabilities and income. Taxes are moot if the business makes no profit due to poor or incomplete information. This material will allow you to track your real estate business on a per property basis. You will know exactly what you have in each property, and exactly how much you’ve made (or lost!) on each property. Knowing how each property is performing will sharpen your decisions and increase your profits!

    Bottom line: Consistently good business can only flow from good information, and good information flows from good book-keeping. Lousy books increase professional fees and taxes- or make those expenses moot by killing the business altogether.


    My FULL DAY workshop, The Real Estate Investor’s KISS Guide to Bookkeeping, will teach you to keep proper books using Intuit’s QuickBooks Program. My course will save your real estate business THOUSANDS of dollars. Read on:

    For People Who HATE Accounting

    Most real estate investors are far more interested in making money on RE deals than in learning the intricacies of tax law and accounting entries. This book is for you.

    Most people learn best by example. So I’ve included lots of them in the workshop book. You still should read the text. But to help you put it all together, there are plenty of examples with numbers plugged in. Examples written in English, not “tax speak”.

    Train Your Accountant

    Most accountants have no clue when it comes to real estate investing. Most of the work that I’ve seen accountants perform for real estate investors is plain wrong. The advice given or bookkeeping provided often constitutes flat-out malpractice. It’s not their fault, they don’t know any better…but you can bet you’ll still get a bill. If an accountant keeps your books, he needs to understand how it’s done for real estate. Give your accountant my course materials and watch him get a clue. Talk about the gift that keeps on giving!

    QuickBooks Saves You Time

    This entire workshop course is geared towards using QuickBooks 2002 (sold separately). Using QuickBooks saves you lots of TIME, because the computer performs the tedious, time-consuming calculations and quickly summarizes relevant information for you. In addition, using QuickBooks eliminates the need to learn a bunch of traditional accounting tasks (e.g. - posting accounts, preparing a trial balance, etc.). The program is well worth the $170 or so that you will pay for it. If you already have an older version of QuickBooks, acquiring the 2002 version should run you approximately $80, because Intuit (the company that created the program) sends a hefty rebate for upgrades.

    To reiterate: The workshop course is designed for the investor with little or no accounting, tax or QuickBooks knowledge. There are many different ways to do the same thing in QB. I tend to teach just one way to do things, over and over and over again. That keeps things simple and drives home the lesson for non-accountants.

    Feedback & Questions

    I’d like to think that my workshop manual covers most of the situations that you will run into. Unfortunately, given the breadth of the field, and plain human imperfection, there will inevitably be questions not answered in this course. To get feedback to me, and answers to some general questions from me, I have set up a Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQ”) board. Attending the workshop or buying the course gets the original buyer one year of free access to the FAQ board. Each original buyer of this course can email me their name, address and email for the site address and a password. Once I provide that information, the original buyer can participate in providing feedback and asking questions. I won’t answer every single question, but I will answer many of them.

    Bottom Line: You can pay a reasonable and nominal sum to attend my Saturday FULL DAY March 15th, 2003 workshop now, or you can pay MUCH more when:

    1) Your accountant quickly does the books at a high billing rate to squeeze out your return at the last minute;
    2) The IRS figures your taxable income for you (it’ll be high!) and charges penalties and interest;
    3) You miss out on the deductions that are your LEGAL right; and
    3) You make the wrong decisions for your business due to incomplete information.

    It’s your call…attend the Wednesday March 12th, 2003 evening meeting and Full Day Saturday March 15th, 2003 workshop, or pay much more later!


    Wednesday April 9, 2003

    Negotiations:
    The $10,000.00 per hour skill

    Guest Speaker: Bernard “Barney” Zick

    We all continuously negotiate-whether we know it or not.

    How to Get More by Giving More…..A simple negotiating method that will show you how to get more of what you want while making the other guy feel they won.

    Learn how to add thousands of extra dollars per year to your income by learning simple yet profound techniques to win the battle of trading concessions

    Using real -life examples, Barney's concept goes beyond the popular Win-Win or Win-Lose negotiating strategy and shows how highly successful people easily negotiate their way through life--not by strong arm tactics but by giving more to get more.


    About our Speaker:
    Combine two key elements; education and experience with equal parts of humor and empathy, and you create a blend that has made "Barney" Zick one of the most sought after Real Estate educators in America.

    This promises to be a great meeting – Don’t Miss it!

    Barney will also be conducting a Full Day Saturday April 12th, 2003 workshop titled:

    "Getting Started"

    32 Millionaires avoided "The BIG MISTAKES" that could have cost them their fortune! Will you?
    A powerful information filled full day workshop with Bernard "Barney" Zick.

    Click Here for more information on this workshop.


    Wednesday May 14, 2003

    Two (2) Great Speakers and Topics you don’t want to miss!

    • Cynthia Stringer, Success By Design, an Executive Coach, Inspiring Educator, and Networker.

    • Mary Morrrongiello, Investor, Renovation specialist, Discusses; How to Write an Offer

    Cynthia Stringer:

    Cynthia Stringer, Founder in 1990 of Success By Design, is an Executive Coach and inspiring educator and networker. She is known as the network expert. She has worked with a diverse array of executives and business owners over the past 10 years; serving over 10,000 people. She is known for her ability to assess situations quickly and efficiently and design with her clients a constructive and powerful plan of action. Clients and workshop participants report feeling more clarity, motivation and confidence leading to comprehensive and effective results.

    Ms. Stringer specializes in unique and powerful marketing strategies, leadership development, work-life enjoyment, presentation management, career enhancement and Character Development. Her style is direct, intuitive, and comprehensive. She engages various styles of learning to facilitate your results.

    This presentation is designed to provide context, information and inspiration to challenge you to secure or enhance your ideal wealth generation goals in these unique economic times. You will explore and learn proven strategies to assist you with your confidence, momentum and personal contacts. Interactive and engaging exercises will be provided along with handouts with further explanation. You can learn more about her here: graceful style she'll inspire you to think and act differently. You may learn more about Cynthia Stringer here.

    Learn the 7 principles of effective and profitable relationship building for business project acceleration. Develop strategies which bring investors, resources and opportunities. The concept of life long networking and relationship design will be explored.

    Key objectives:

    • Networking is a lifestyle not an activity.
    • Understand and appreciate the real nature of networking
    • Identify who you know and how they can help you
    • Identify organizations (both for profit and non profit) that are aligned with your goals
    • Inventory your existing relationships and contacts and create a game plan for expanding and upgrading them
    • Refine your networking and conversational skills to
      eliminate the fear of networking. Learn to talk to anyone.
    • Learn new tools and tips that will make you graceful
      in any situation
    • Create your own "Networking BluePrint" based on what you
      want and need and have to offer
    • Learn the powerful exercise of "What I need next is"
    • Develop your skills of being of service and finding out what others need!
    • Create your own system for the imperative follow up

    Participants frequently request tips on how to network more
    effectively - learn the concept of quality verses quantity. Focus on valuing your time and that of others.


    Mary Morrongiello – Discusses “How to Write an Offer”

    Mary will walk you through a Purchase Contract one paragraph at a time while providing amusing and informative antidotes. She will also discuss the ways to handle objections to “creative offers”.


    Wednesday June 11, 2003

    Learn How to Get Banks to Accept Foreclosure Short Sales

    NO EQUITY = BIG BUCKS

    Don't Miss!

    The story of how two single ladies made a

    Fortune in Foreclosures

    On Wednesday, June 11th, Dwan Bent-Twyford & Sharon Restrepo will be the featured speakers at our regular monthy meeting. With over 15 years combined experience, this dynamic duo will amaze you with their knowledge of the foreclosure business as they show you how to make big profits—fast—by getting banks to accept less than what is owed!

    “LET OUR NO EQUITY SHORT SALE SYSTEM WORK FOR YOU”

    • Learn how to “short sale;” properties by negotiating with banks and put thousands of dollars in your pocket!
    • Hear how one of Dwan & Sharon’s students turned a $10 deposit into $25,000 cash in less than 30 days from a $40 advertisement!
    • See how another student mailed 100 postcards and bought THREE foreclosures his first week!
    • Learn how a student got the bank to accept 50% of what was owed—and made over $40,000 profit!
    • See how Cathi got a $70,000 “short sale” accepted!
    • Discover how to get Freddie MAC to accept “short sales”!
    • Hear how a new student earned $7,800 from a deal they passed on just one week earlier!

    LOOK WHAT FOLKS ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS INCREDIBLE TRAINING SYSTEM…

    Elizabeth R. Northern Florida… “I’ve listened to a lot of tapes and read a lot of books on how to do this stuff, but this weekend has been by far the best information I have ever received!”

    Glendon R. Fort Lauderdale, Florida… “Dwan and Sharon have done an excellent job at explaining the foreclosure process and other related topics. Real estate investing is new to me and I felt really comfortable in the class. Their explanations were very clear. I’m ready to get started!”

    Steve W. Nashville, Tennessee… “Dwan and Sharon were amazing. Their techniques work nationwide and I can’t wait to get started when I get home from the boot camp. This week was by far the best investment I have made. I liked the beach, too.”

    Don M. Fort Lauderdale, Florida… “I appreciate the opportunity to learn about this business from charismatic and ethical people like Dwan and Sharon,- wish I would have met you sooner!”

    The Dynamic Duo of Foreclosures

    Dwan and Sharon learned the foreclosure business the old-fashioned way, by knocking on doors. Dwan's motivation to become an investor came out of sheer desperation. She went through a divorce and found herself a single mom not wanting to raise her child in daycare. She needed a career that would allow> her the freedom of working from home and raising her daughter at the same time. Investing in foreclosures was the perfect solution. She made $22,000 her first deal and never looked back.

    Sharon was a real estate paralegal who loved the real estate business, but disliked her boss. She just could not imagine herself going to work day in and day out, until retirement age. She sat by and watched her boss become rich investing in real estate until she couldn't take it any longer. It was time to take a leap of faith. She quit her paralegal job, bought her first foreclosure, and has been loving life since.

    Together they successfully handle every aspect of buying, rehabbing, marketing, and financing foreclosure and distressed properties.

    In a world dominated by men, these amazing women have certainly made their mark buying, rehabbing, and successfully selling real estate for almost a decade. Their niche is finding foreclosures with no equity, negotiating with the banks to accept less than what is owed, thus creating a "Short Sale." Their goal is simple_to teach you how to become a "superstar investor" using their proven techniques, strategies, and concepts.

    When they are not busy running the Florida Real Estate Investors Association or buying-up South Florida, they spend their time teaching their highly successful four-day boot camp: The Foreclosure Fortune Hunt.

    Join these exciting ladies on Wednesday, June 11th at our regular monthly meeting.


    Wednesday July 9th, 2003

    Topic: Why I own Rental Investment Property?

    Don’t miss this informative meeting as we will have a panel of your peers, local Bay Area Investors, share with us their thoughts surrounding their rental property investments.

    Some topics to be discussed:

    Where have I invested and why?

    What is my overall philosophy in acquiring and owning Rental Investment properties?

    What type of property do I favor or look for and why?

    What type of financing do I look for?

    How have these properties realistically performed and what is the real truth about the so called “thrill of management”?

    If I was just starting out again today what would my game plan be?

    What are my current and future thoughts about the marketplace and the investment potential for Rental property?

    If you have questions, fears, concerns, or just some nagging questions you simply have to get off your chest, our distinguished panel will field questions at the end of the program.

    Remember Financial Independence is achieved through Education – join us this month for some wonderful discussion.


    Wednesday August 13th, 2003

    Guest Speaker: Jay P. DeCima, "Fixer Jay"

    “Fixer Jay” returns to discuss

    "SHARE THE WEALTH - SMALL PARTNERSHIPS"

    You’ve found a deal, but lack the financial resources to put it together OR
    You have the financial wherewithal but can’t seem to find profitable opportunities. Don’t miss this session where Jay will discuss various ways to leverage your resources into making deals happen. Equity sharing, options, “Sweat equity”, and using your investment of time and expertise to create transactions will be explored and discussed.


    About our Speaker:
    Don’t miss this opportunity to listen to this seasoned “Old Timer” and the wisdom he shares with Real Estate investors around the country.

    Jay P. DeCima, known to many as "Fixer Jay", is a seasoned real estate investor with more than 40 years of hands on experience; nearly half that time has been devoted to Jay's specialty - fixing-up rundown houses and adding value. In 1980, Jay quit his 23K-year telephone job to pursue real estate investing full time. Today, Jay is widely regarded as the undisputed king of fixer-upper houses on the national teaching circuit. He spends a great deal of his time overseeing his 200 house empire in Redding, California, and writing about his experiences.

    Since Jay's favorite recreation is the same as his day to day activities. He always enjoys sharing his knowledge with the various investor clubs around the country.


    Wednesday September 10th, 2003

    Topic: “Savvy Real Estate Tax Strategies under the New Bush Tax Law”

    Guest Speaker: Dennis Kamensky

    Dennis Kamensky had been a tax accountant for 30 years. Through his real estate investments he was able to retire early and continue as a real estate investment consultant. Today, together with his wife Susan (who has her own tax practice), they work with clients to develop strategies to pay less taxes and increase their wealth though real estate investing. Their specialty is the Tax Advantages of Real Estate, and Small Businesses.

    Dennis is the author of the books, “Women and Taxes”, “Winning On Your Income Taxes”, and the software programs “Hyper Tax,” and “Tax Tutor Plus.” He has also appeared on over 250 radio and TV shows including Larry King and Good Morning America. He has been a regular guest on KGO radio, and most Bay Area radio and TV programs.

    Here is what you will learn:

    • Why you need to Get off your ass and take charge of your tax situation.
    • Why Everyone can and should own at least $833,333.00 of investment Real Estate
    • How to get around the $25,000 passive loss -active limitation rules
    • NEVER pay Taxes when selling your property
    • The “Methusala” tax limit on capital losses when selling stocks.
    • Understanding the so called “Nomad Tax Act of 1991”
      (The greatest tax rule in history)
    • What is Depreciation on a Rental property? Learn where and how everything is paid by your tenants and you get the second greatest tax benefit!
    • The “ABC system” of real estate investing


    Plan on being with us for this informative meeting….


    Wednesday October 8th, 2003

    Topic: Purchasing Real Estate with your Self-Directed IRA

    Guest Speakers: Thomas W. Anderson and Patrick W. Rice

    Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn more on investing in real estate using IRA qualified funds from two of the most experienced guys in the field!

    The topics will include a review of possible real estate investment options: the "do's and don'ts" of investing to avoid prohibited transactions; note and loan servicing for first and second mortgage investing; success stories and many practical examples of successful and effective real estate investing.

    About the Speakers:

    Tom Anderson is the President and CEO of PENSCO Trust Company, the leader of Self-Directed IRA custodians. PENSCO has specialized in the administration of real estate investments and private placements for over fourteen years. For more information on PENSCO, go to www.PENSCO.com.

    Pat Rice is the owner of IRA Resource Associates and has more than 22 years of experience with commercial real estate. He has recently published “IRA Wealth” the first book that thoroughly discusses Real Estate in your IRA. For more information on Pat Rice and IRA Resource Associates, go to www.IRAResource.com.


    Wednesday November 12th, 2003

    Topic: Equity sharing, Asset Protection and Investor-suited Real Estate Brokerage Services

    Guest Speaker: Marilyn Sullivan

    MARILYN SULLIVAN, attorney, real estate broker and author will spend the evening of November 12 with us sharing her wisdom on equity sharing, asset protection and investor-suited real estate brokerage services. Marilyn’s new book The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Success as a Real Estate Agent will be released by Penquin-Putnam in Nov. 2003.

    Marilyn is the national expert on equity sharing, having written two books on the subject and facilitated thousands of transactions nationwide, including direct real estate purchases with retirement funds. She is also an advocate of asset protection as a way of legally insulating assets from liability and reducing estate taxes at death. Finally, Ms. Sullivan will share information on the real estate brokerage services she has customized to real estate investors. Marilyn practices real estate law and real estate brokerage in Ross, California. She also gives weekly free seminars on these subjects in Marin County. See the schedule on her web site at www.msullivan.com/seminars/index.html.

    Equity sharing is a popular method of co-owning property. Its traditional format is an investor who puts up the down payment funds and an occupier who lives in the property and pays its expenses. The Investor and Occupier are on title and share the property’s tax benefits and appreciation. Other formats gaining popularity are retirement account owners directly purchasing real estate with other retirement account owners. The equity share format is basically co-ownership of real estate hand-tailored to fit any situation. See www.msullivan.com/equity_sharing/index.html for more information.

    Asset Protection is something every real estate investor should implement. Ms. Sullivan will explain how she has simplified and developed workable asset protection plans designed to accommodate the needs of each person to both reduce estate taxes and insulate assets from taking. Now, with the ever-present threat of lawsuits, business losses brought about by dot.com and stock market reversals, and an increase in divorce and government regulation, everyone should be aware of the need to protect their assets. And with the estate taxation laws in a state of flux, most Americans are wise to implement an asset protection plan to reduce the value of their assets for estate taxation purposes. Learn about the Asset Segregation plan whereby your assets are segregated and sheltered and then transferred to your living trust. Go to www.msullivan.com/asset_protection/index.html for information on this important subject.

    To learn more about the Investor customized real estate brokerage services she provides, go to www.msullivan.com/for_sale/index.html.

    We are pleased to announce that Ms. Sullivan has joined our organization as a preferred vendor under the category of attorney and real estate broker.


    Wednesday December 10th, 2003

    This is our final meeting of the year!

    This was judged by our members to be one of the BEST meetings we had all of last year. It's a great way to learn what others are doing, the genesis of their individual transactions, and more importantly where the profit centers are…you'll be amazed at how many different perspectives to doing a deal there are.

    This also will be a great meeting to get to better know your fellow attendees. Come join us for a festive time of the year meeting that will feature some refreshments and Holiday cheer in an open forum setting.

    Do you know of a BAWB member who did a Killer deal this past year?

    Nominations are encouraged for our annual "BAWB 2003 Deal of the Year" awards.

    The nominees will tell us their "deal story" which promises to be informative and fun. It's been an incredible year filled with change, tough lessons, and successes. We hope some of you will share a hard lesson or success from the past year





    Workshops in 2003


    Saturday March 15th, 2003

    FULL DAY WORKSHOP

    Learn How to Legally and Ethically Hammer the IRS

    AN INTRODUCTION TO THE REAL ESTATE INVESTOR’S “KISS” GUIDE TO BOOKKEEPING

    For Workshop Details, a Brochure, and Registration information please Click Here. (requires Adobe Acrobat)

    See what others have said about this Workshop; For Testimonials & Feedback: click here


    Saturday April 12th, 2003

    FULL DAY WORKSHOP

    "Getting Started"

    32 Millionaires avoided "The BIG MISTAKES" that could have cost them their fortune! Will you?

    A powerful information filled full day workshop with Bernard "Barney" Zick

    Sponsored by BAWB

    If you start without a plan, and if you start without knowing what could go wrong with some of the suggested approaches to building wealth, you might waste years to only end up financially worse than where you started.

    Do what 32 successful real estate millionaires did, start out by hearing BERNARD ZICK! Don't miss this opportunity!

    For Workshop Details, a Brochure, and Registration information please Click Here. (requires Adobe Acrobat)


    Saturday October 18th, 2003

    FULL DAY WORKSHOP

    "Reap What you Sow in 18 Short Months"

    Learn how you can Maximize the next 18 months and profit using little of your own money...

    A powerful information filled full day workshop with Bruce Norris

    Learn from Bruce how to “talk the talk and walk the walk” in speaking to; People in Foreclosure, Brokers, Lenders, Ad Calls, Mailer Responses, Property Managers, Lawyers & Fellow Investors.

    Sponsored by BAWB

    For Complete Workshop Details, a Brochure, and Registration information please Click Here. (requires Adobe Acrobat)




    Meetings in 2002

    General Monthly Meeting for February 20th, 2002:

    "Show me the Money!"

    Our Guest Speakers:

    • Harry Coffey from Investors Trust Mortgage
    • Tom Ellis from All California Mortgage

    Whether you're just starting out, or have a lot of experience under your belt, access to quick cash funds is often of paramount importance in successful negotiations of below-market transactions. With the right deal structure, you will never experience a shortage of funds.

    Visit with us and learn from our two money experts about how some creative investor loan products along with "hard money" programs can become easy money to facilitate yours deals.


    Wednesday March 20th, 2002

    Jon Richards -Topic: Evaluating Income Properties

    There are a number of variables that must be investigated and reviewed before making the decision to invest in an income producing property. Regardless of whether your considering individual rental homes or multiple rental units understand the fundamentals of income property investments.

    About Jon Richards

    A licensed Real Estate Broker, long time Real Estate investor and an expert in finding, appraising, buying and brokering discounted notes and mortgages. He is the professor and tenured instructor of Real Estate at the College of Alameda in California and has been at the College since 1973. He is considered an expert in the mathematical calculations of cash flows and the author of the best selling book in the industry: Calculator Power and More Calculator Power.

    He has published articles in many real estate related journals and is a regular columnist for Creative Real Estate magazine.

    Also at March's meeting:

    Mary Morrongiello - Topic: Anatomy of a Bay Area Fixer Upper Deal

    Relatively new to the Bay Area Real Estate scene, Mary acting as her own "GC" General Contractor has completed a remarkable numberl of profitable fixer upper projects to date. Join us as she shares with us pointers surrounding various design concern issues, what materials to choose from or use, cost cutting measures to consider, the human resource element, and how to get a project completed on time.

    About Mary Morrongiello

    She relocated with her family from Florida to the Bay Area approximately 3 years ago. She has an extensive background in Real Estate mortgage financing, having run a Florida based statewide mortgage lending operation for over 12 years and was the creator and instructor for the popular "fundamentals of mortgage loan brokering" seminar series.

    She thoroughly enjoys renovating run down, "fixer" houses not only for the profits that can be realized but also because it allows her the opportunity for creative decisions to be made in formulating exactly what can and cannot be done to make a property marketable and attractive to prospective retail buyers.


    Wednesday April 17th, 2002

    Guest Speaker: Peter Fortunato

    "That can't be done here…"

    Often we hear this statement from folks who live and invest in California. However there are certain fundamental negotiating and investment techniques that are universal regardless of your location.

    This month's featured speaker is Peter Fortunato. Nationally known as an expert in using Real Estate creatively coupled with "paper" to formulate profitable Real Estate Transactions for the buyer, seller, and investor.

    Learn how to create Transactions, Income and Wealth.

    Discover negotiating techniques and paperwork which make the numbers work and allow for deals to happen.

    Visit with us and learn from one of the Masters on how to "Construct" Deals. Hear Pete's clear, patient explanations, and practical insights. You Do NOT want to miss this month's meeting, plan on being with us!

    Pete's wonderful Real Estate Acquisition Course is in Anaheim, CA April 20th & 21st


    Wednesday May 15th, 2002

    Guest Speaker: Michael T. Morrongiello

    Topic:
    The Unity of Real Estate & "Paper" - Make the Profitable Connection!

    About our Speaker:

    Michael T. Morrongiello is an active investor who specializes in Real Estate & Real Estate "Paper" investments. He has bought, sold or held for investment multiple properties in several states and thousands of Real Estate secured Mortgages securing all types of residential properties, apartments, mobile home parks, office buildings, development land, businesses, and commercial property, in every state in the Union from Alaska to Hawaii and Florida to California. His tips, tricks, and traps articles appear in industry publications like the American Cash Flow Journal, the Paper Source, Noteworthy Newsletter, Real Estate Link, and Creative Real Estate, and he has also appeared in the Wall Street Journal.

    His family and he recently re-located to the "Valley of the Moon" wine country region of Sonoma, CA and the greater San Francisco Bay Area which generally is considered to be one of the most expensive housing regions in the nation. He continues to implement creative money making techniques even in this region.

    Having run a mortgage lending operation in the past, along with dealing in both Real Estate and Mortgage investments, he strongly believes in the powerful Unity that exists which allows solutions to be generated when Real Estate opportunities are creatively coupled with "paper".

    Note: We also have a "Unity of Real Estate & Paper" full day workshop scheduled for Saturday May 18th, 2002 from 8:30 Am to 4:30 Pm Cost is $79.00 for Members, $99.00 Non Members only if pre-registered. Otherwise $119.00 at the door the day of the workshop.

    ALSO This Month:

    Topic:
    Landlord / Tennant Laws in the Bay Area - Tips, Tricks, Travesties

    Speaker: Karen Y. Uchiyama, ESQ

    About our Speaker:

    Karen is a Bay Area attorney who is also a property owner and landlord. Her practice places a strong emphasis on Landlord representation. Join us in Learning more about some of the legal Do's and Don'ts, along with the In's and Out's involving Bay Area property management laws, evictions, Breach of lease covenants, In Law units, Habitual late or Non payment of rent problems, rent control, and other related issues. If you currently manage property, plan to manage property, or pay someone to manage your property - Know your rights!


    Wednesday June 19th, 2002

    Guest Speaker: Bruce Norris

    Topic:
    Making Power Property Profits with Buying Systems - Learn how to make money in any market by using the right buying system!

    About our Speaker:

    Bruce has twenty years of comprehensive experience in property acquisitions, negotiation, sales, and management. He has purchased and sold approximately $20,000,000 worth of real estate at bargain prices. He has authored and self-published several books and

    Workshops in cluding; Food Stamps to Fortune, The Sweat Equity System, Power Profits, and a remarkably prophetic 200 page report on the California Economy called The California Comeback. His workshops, speaking style, and expertise is readily apparent as his teaches California investors a variety of methods of buying Real Estate.

    Streamline your efforts and increase your profits. Learn from the man who has deals finding him! How does he do that? By knowing how to implement the best buying system appropriate to the current economy.

    Some of the Topics to be discussed:

    • 15 +/- buying systems that work hard so you don’t have to
    • How to find real estate bargains in a hot market 5 strategies for makingmoney as a wholesale buyer
    • How to buy nice houses with no credit and little cash
    • How to stand up for your offers
    • How to calculate offers in your head
    • How to become a savvy deal maker
    • How to take advantage of real estate cycles no matter which way they go
    • How to find a Realtor to work with Wholesaling properties to other investors
    • Retailing to owner-occupants
    • How to create non-qualifying financing
    • How to profit using real estate options
    • Long term wealth: Holding the right properties

    Wednesday July 17th, 2002

    Two Great Speakers and Topics ! - Come Join Us!

    Guest Speaker: Always entertaining with his straightforward practical tips speaking style, Attorney Al Seastrand

    Topic: A Visit to California's "Foreclosure World"

    About our Speaker:

    Al Seastrand is a Sacramento area attorney specializing in real property title and foreclosure matters. His clients include individuals, investors, mortgage and real estate brokers, financial institution, attorneys, and other professionals who require assistance in real property matters. He also serves as a trustee for mortgage holders who want to foreclose. His work also includes assessing properties with title problems.

    In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Seastrand is a Real Estate Broker and State-licensed General Contractor with 25 years of experience in the Sacramento area. Since the late 1970's, he has purchased and sold over 100 properties locally, handling the renovation of numerous distressed properties. Mr. Seastrand was featured in news stories in the Sacramento Bee and San Francisco Examiner after he secured title to five properties valued at over $500,000 for a $2,000 bid he made at the Reclamation District 1000 Lien Sale in Sacramento.

    ALSO Featuring:

    Guest Speaker: Thomas K. Standen, North American Loan Servicing

    Topic: The Truth about Note and Contract Servicing

    Some Issues to be discussed and covered:

    • The Misconception's of Servicing and Collection on Loans
    • Servicing of Loans and the use of the "Land Trust" title holding vehicle
    • Keeping out of the DRE's Grease with Fractionated and Multiple Investor Notes
    • Servicing for Partial Income Streams
    • The Importance of Third Party Authority
    • Keeping Control of the Note
    • Ways to Sanitize, Debug and "Tone the Note"
    • Servicing Notes in your IRA or retirement accounts as investments
    • Some Safeguards in Note Modification
    • Practical Note Servicing and Risk Management tips

    About our Speaker:

    Thomas K. Standen, Corporate Executive Officer of NORTH AMERICAN LOAN SERVICING is one of the Founding Directors of the California Trust Deed Brokers Association. As Past Vice President of this prestigious organization, he also sat on the Board of Directors as Legislative Co-chairman, representing the organization at an advocacy level at the State Capital in Sacramento.

    In addition to his position with North American Loan Servicing, he is the President, organizer and founder of California Equity Management Services and Equity Holding Corporation involved in the management of the Land Trust. His experience covers a wide spectrum of Real Estate Finance including the operation and management of California Equity Investors, LLC, a Private Mortgage Pool invested primarily in the financing of "bridge loans" for Developers.

    Tom is a man of vision with enormous entrepreneurial skill and ability. He has been involved in the Real Estate and Mortgage Industry since 1976.

    A frequent speaker at the Noteworthy, American Cash Flow and National Council of Exchangor Conventions, Tom's articles have appeared in several Cash Flow Publications.

    Tom attended the University of California at San Diego and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He holds a lifetime teaching credential and has a background of over 20 years in Law Enforcement both in Command and Administrative Positions, retiring in 1979 as an Area Commander with the California Highway Patrol.


    Wednesday August 21, 2002

    Guest Speaker: Jay P. DeCima, "Fixer Jay"

    "Making BIG Money Fixing Up Ugly Houses"

    About our Speaker:

    Jay P. DeCima, known to many as "Fixer Jay", is a seasoned real estate investor with more than 40 years of hands on experience; nearly half that time has been devoted to Jay's specialty - fixing-up rundown houses and adding value. In 1980, Jay quit his 23 year telephone job to pursue real estate investing full time. Today, Jay is widely regarded as the undisputed king of fixer-upper houses on the national teaching circuit. He spends a great deal of his time overseeing his 200 house empire in Redding, California, and writing about his experiences.

    Since Jay's favorite recreation is the same as his day to day activities. He always enjoys sharing his knowledge with the various investor clubs around the country. The two most frequently asked questions: How much are the profits? And how long will it take to become financially independent? According to Jay, the answers will vary, but the faster you can educate your self, the more profitable this business becomes!

    Plan on joining us to find out which kind of properties earn the biggest profits and why. Hear Jay's valuable tips, tricks, and traps to avoid and learn from his vast experience fixing ugly houses for money.

    Note: BAWB is sponsoring a Full Day "Making BIG Money Fixing up Ugly Houses" Workshop Saturday August 24, 2002 with "Fixer Jay" DeCima. Seating will be very limited, so pre-register early to avoid disappointment. Only if pre-registered, the cost for BAWB members and paid "Trade Secrets" subscribers is $129.00. Cost for all others, including at the door registrations, is $149.00 (space available on a first come basis). Click here to view a workshop brochure which can be printed for registration purposes. (Requires Adobe Acrobat).


    Wednesday September 18, 2002

    Guest Speaker: Richard Desich

    Self-Directed IRAs for the Real Estate Investor:
    Your Knowledge + Your Expertise = Your Profits… Earned Tax Free with the use of government sponsored retirement plans.

    One of the greatest (and least known) tools available to real estate investors are government sponsored retirement plans. Most real estate investors believe that their only IRA investment options are bank CDs or the stock market. Very few realize that they have the option to truly self direct their IRAs in areas where they have knowledge and expertise such as real estate.

    Topics to be discussed in the presentation include:

    • How IRAs and retirement plans work
    • Benefits of retirement plans- including tax-free growth and the power of compounding interest
    • How to maximize your contributions and receive great tax deductions
    • Basic Guidelines for real estate investments in self directed IRAs
    • Self-Directed IRAs for Estate Planning Purposes

    About our Speaker:

    Mr. Desich is a general principal at Mid Ohio Securities; one of the nations leading self directed IRA custodians. He has spoken to numerous real estate investor groups around the country about the benefits of real estate IRAs. Mr. Desich is a graduate of the Culver Military Academy and the Ohio State University, and holds several professional licenses with the NASD.


    Wednesday October 16, 2002

    Guest Speaker: Lisa Moren

    Soup to Nuts - The Seminar for the Serious Real Estate Investor

    Brand new for 2002, Lisa Moren, an expert on Real Estate investing will share her marketing and business strategies to help you find, finance, hold, sell and manage your real estate investments. With the changes in the economy, this interactive hands-on session is a must for anyone trying to get ahead in today's real estate marketplace.

    Here is a sampling of what topics will be touched on:

    • Finding Properties
    • Negotiating
    • Financing
    • Property Management
    • Selling Property

    Also in October:

    Saturday October 5, 2002

    BAWB is proud to sponsor a full-day workshop:

    Peter Fortunato's Fundamentals of Transaction Making
    - This extremely valuable course is limited to no more than 50 attendees. Click here to view a workshop brochure which can be printed for registration purposes. (Requires Adobe Acrobat).



    Wednesday November 20, 2002

    Two (2) great speakers and subjects to be discussed - Don't miss this discussion.

    1) Title Insurance - The mystery unraveled

    Some say don't buy a property without it!

    What really is title insurance?
    Why should a buyer or lender purchase title insurance?
    What is the difference between a CLTA policy and an ALTA policy?
    What coverage do these policies provide?
    Is a policy of title insurance really enough - should additional coverage (policy endorsements) be purchased also?

    What you absolutely must know and understand when reading a preliminary title report.

    Our speaker is:

    Mark Shepherd, Vice President and Underwriter for Old Republic Title Company in the San Francisco, CA office

    Mark is both knowledgeable and experienced in all title insurance matters. He has worked in the title insurance industry for the past 24 years, the last 12 years with Old Republic Title Company. During his 24 years in the title industry, Mark has held the positions of title examiner, title officer, chief title officer, title department manager, joint plant
    manager, escrow branch manager and underwriter. Mark regularly speaks on title insurance topics.


    2) Foreclosure and Related Title Insurance Topics

    Foreclosure trends - Where are they? Are foreclosures up or down?
    What gives the beneficiary the right to foreclose?
    Does notice have to be given before starting a foreclosure action?
    How long must a breach in the Trustor's obligations exist before the beneficiary starts a foreclosure action?

    Judicial foreclosure vs. Non judicial foreclosure a/k/a "Trustee's sale"
    What is the Non judicial foreclosure process (i.e., what are the steps, how long does it take)?
    Bidding at a trustee's sale. Surplus proceeds - what are they and who is entitled to receive them?
    The trustee's sale guarantee ("TSG") - What is it?
    What you should know when reading a TSG.
    Bankruptcy - How does it affect the foreclosure process?
    What is a short payoff and short sale?
    What information is available to someone interested in purchasing distressed Real Estate notes or Real property in foreclosure?

    Our speaker is:

    James "Jim" A. Nordell, assistant vice president and Manager of Old Republic Title's Default Service Center, which provides foreclosure services anywhere in California, Arizona and Nevada.

    Jim is currently a member of RMA (Risk Management Association) and serves on the Board of Directors of RMA - Sacramento Chapter.

    For almost 20 years, Jim has managed and worked in the foreclosure industry. Jim's knowledge and experience are best characterized by his accomplishments, which include the following: past President of California Trustee's Association ("CTA") Capital Region Chapter; past member of the State Board of Directors of the CTA; former Vice Chairman of the CTA Political Action Committee; former editor of the California Trustee's Association Newsletter; expert witness in court litigation, testifying in regard to both Non judicial foreclosures and title insurance matters; researcher, preparer and editor of technical materials for seminars on foreclosure topics, speaker on foreclosure topics - making presentations to lenders, law firms and real estate trade organizations including RMA and SBA; and co-author of the 1989 California Department of Real Estate publication entitled "Trust Deed Investments - What You Should Know."


    Wednesday December 18, 2002

    This is our last meeting of the year. This will be a great meeting to get to know your fellow attendees. Come join us for a festive meeting that will feature some refreshments and Holiday cheer in an open forum setting.

    Do you know a BAWB member who did a Killer deal this past year?

    Nominations are encouraged for our first annual "BAWB 2002 Deal of the Year" award.

    The nominees will tell us their “deal story” which promises to be informative and fun. Its been an incredible year filled with change, tough lessons, and successes. We hope some of you will share a hard lesson or success from the past year.




    Workshops in 2002


    Saturday August 24, 2002 

    "Making BIG Money Fixing Up Ugly Houses"

    Jay P. DeCima, "Fixer Jay"

    BAWB is sponsoring a Full Day "Making BIG Money Fixing up Ugly Houses" Workshop Saturday August 24, 2002 with "Fixer Jay" DeCima. Seating will be very limited, so pre-register early to avoid disappointment. Only if pre-registered, the cost for BAWB members and paid "Trade Secrets" subscribers is $129.00. Cost for all others, including at the door registrations, is $149.00 (space available on a first come basis). Click here to view a workshop brochure which can be printed for registration purposes. (Requires Adobe Acrobat).


    Saturday October 5, 2002

    BAWB is proud to sponsor a full-day workshop:

    Peter Fortunato's Fundamentals of Transaction Making
    - This extremely valuable course is limited to no more than 50 attendees. Click here to view a workshop brochure which can be printed for registration purposes. (Requires Adobe Acrobat).