Victoria Real Estate Investors Club Newsletter
February, 2009
RE NEWS
Breakfast Meeting

Join us for a social breakfast, chat about whatever's on your mind and maybe have a laugh or two.

Sat. February 21, 2009
The Pantry
3214 Douglas St
(across from Mayfair Mall)

9:30am

reserved under Real Estate Club

Nanaimo Club
Next meeting -
Tuesday March 3, 2009

Speaker TBA

Benjy Houser was a hit last month with his introduction to Rent-to-Own.

Beban Park Rec. Centre
2300 Bowen Road
Nanaimo
Room 8

7 - 9 pm

$10 at the door

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Hi Folks!

Isn't it great? The Interesting Times are continuing!

The "new" prez in the U.S. proclaims he's off on a different tack from the old. My subscription to The Sovereign Society A-Letter keeps telling me Obama is just a variation on a theme. I keep reminding myself it's all politics and very "unreal" to me. Results will tell the story and that takes time. As I'm not reading the news much anymore, I've got lots of that.

Someone in Victoria finally sued the CRA for their brazen scare tactics and Won! I want this to be part of the ongoing awakening for Canadians about their real tax paying obligations vs the FUD (fear, uncertainty, doubt) being created by the CRA and its righteous minions.

We actually upgraded two of our investment properties in Nanaimo and I didn't fret about the cost! Am I getting calmer because I'm in my mid-50's or is all the personal growth work finally paying off? Probably doesn't matter.

I keep getting contacted by folks in the U.S. about investing "down there". I've started evaluating their requests for attention using my gut feelings and so spend way less time investigating their offers. The other day my gut told me loud and clear that our speaker on February 24 should be listened to. So, Mark Dziedzic will be educating us at about Acquiring Properties in the U.S. See details below.

My urge to put on another REV Mentoring program has been stifled by "circumstances". Therefore, I am now doing one-on-one mentoring with those who want to get started in real estate investing. If you've expressed an interest in the REV program, call me again and let's talk about mentoring tailored specifically to your needs.

The (approximately) mid-month breakfast meeting is TOMORROW at 9:30 am! Details to the left.

Take care,

Gord Knox
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David Hale


Keller Williams Realty
323-1095 McKenzie Ave.
Victoria, BC V8P 2L5
Phone: 250-595-3200
Fax: 1-866-909-9246
david@davidhale.com
 
February 24 Meeting, Acquiring Property in the U.S.

This month we feature:

Mark Dziedzic, of Cross Border Realty.

Folks, this time we've got someone who's got a track record in assisting Canadians buy U.S. property, with an emphasis on Arizona.

Mark spent fifteen years in the Canadian Investment Industry before living and working in the U.S. He has become the foremost authority on U.S. real estate after buying property exclusively for his Canadian clients, before and during the sub-prime mortgage crisis. He has been featured in Canadian Business and MoneySense magazines, and in major Canadian and American news programs including CBC's The National, BNN, CTV, Global National, and the Wall Street Journal. He has now partnered with the largest foreclosure company in the U.S. Benham REO group, giving him exclusive insight into the foreclosure process and how to profit from it, in all markets across the country. He is president and founder of Cross Border Realty, and General Partner for Panurban 112 W.

More information can be found at www.crossborderrealty.com and www.returnswithoutborders.com .

Mark will be educating us on how to purchase real estate in the US, with an emphasis on Arizona. He will be covering the do's and don'ts of purchasing property in this market, including the pitfalls and opportunities. Topics will include the Trustee Sale Process, Short Sale process, buying at auction, foreclosures, and bank owned property/REO's (real estate owned). He will uncover the myths of buying U.S. property, explain the best financing options, and the tax implications. He will also discuss the unique opportunity to buy in bulk, with access to a passive or do-it-yourself approach to buying real estate in the U.S.

Tuesday February 24, 2009
Executive Eurostar Victoria
(formerly Holiday Inn)
3020 Blanshard St
Victoria

7 - 9 pm

$15 at the door (annual members no charge)

after-meeting meeting at Red's down the hall.

Got something to tell us? Bring your announcements!  And, bring a friend!
 
OPPORTUNITIES
For some weird reason, there's no investing opportunities within my view right now.

Therefore, I will now advertise the

Money Matters Opportunity Expo

which DOES have a few investing opportunities. Brought to you by Wealth By Design.

Details:

Saturday March 7th, 2009 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm  (doors open at 9:30 a.m.)

SANDMAN HOTEL
2852 Douglas St.
Victoria, BC

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FREE to all of you with pre-registration
(by February 27, 2009)



You'll learn:
  • About an exciting new investment opportunity
  • Why the time is right to hold precious metals
  • The new strategy to acquire investment real estate in this market
To Register :

call Linda @ 250-294-7925 Or e-mail admin@wealthbydesign.com