How many members do you
have?
We have about 140 members,
and new people are calling and joining monthly.
What kind of members
do you have?
Our club consists of men
and women. Ages range from 20's to 70's. We have at least one attorney,
at least one realtor, and at least one person who has funds to loan. We
have members with a wide variety of occupations.
How many attend a meeting?
Anwywhere from 50 to 60
people.
What happens if you get
more attendees than can be seated at the meetings?
We will make other arrangements
for a larger meeting room. All members would be advised in advance of any
change.
Do you have any mailings
to members?
Yes. Each month a newsletter
is mailed to each paid member. The newsletter is particularly important
because:
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it describes the next speaker
and his/her subject
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it contains any changes in
plans
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it contains news of legal matters
that might affect members
Why don't we have a meeting
in December?
Some years ago we decided
to have a party in December. Instead of a meeting we have a Christmas party.
Do you have to own real
estate to join the group?
No, you only have to have
an interest in real estate and the necessary dollars to cover the membership
fee.
How do I get to the meeting,
do you have directions?
Yes, Click
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Is REIMW a corporation?
No. It is a group of individuals
who have an interest in real estate investing.
How is REIMW structured?
Who does what?
REIMW has a Board of Directors
consisting of elected officers from the club. The officers receive no compensation
for their work. They are volunteers. We do have others who help as volunteers
but have no titles. We have a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer,
Librarian and a Web site developer.
How long do your meetings
last?
We start at 7PM. They continue
until about 9PM or 9:30PM.
What happens at a meeting?
Usually there is time for
networking, so bring your business cards. Then the president makes a variety
of announcements and other members may present information. The speaker
for the evening is usually introduced by 8PM. The speakers present their
topics and answer questions until about 9PM or 9:30PM.
Is there time to talk
to the speaker after the meeting?
Usually, there is time.
Do out of town speakers
come to your meetings?
Yes.
What subjects do your
out of town speakers talk about?
Last year we had at least
3 from other parts of the country. One spoke of the opportunities of buying
properties that have gone through the Federal Government foreclosure process
and are available for a very limited time at attractive prices. Another
spoke of a franchise opportunity.
In what kind of investments
are your members involved?
Some of our members are
involved with buying foreclosures, financial paper, homes needing fixup,
and etc. Some are interested in buying homes or vacant land at tax sales. |