Indy Area Investors-Which REIA Group?

Question

OK, here goes...I'm Don Lawlis. I've been lurking here for a couple of months now. Kinda been like drinking water from a fire hose, right? I have been half looking/wannabeing for several years, but I have yet to do a deal. I went through a borrowed copy of Carleton Sheets course, but I felt like that left me with waaayy too many questions to actually pursue a real estate deal. I also have  Lonnie Scrugg's mobile home books, but I never really had enough cash(or time, so I thought-I was working a J.O.B. at the time)  to be able to do anything with that. I recently got Bill Vaughn's course for myself and then shortly thereafter found BP. So here I am today...Long story short, I am in a wheel chair and have been on disability for about 5 years. I recently had bariatric surgery, so I am hoping for things to straighten out somewhat as time passes. To get to my point, I am wanting to go and attend one of the REIA groups this coming week. Both the CIREIA and INREIA meet at the same time. So, I am asking my Indy area brethren, which one would you recommend? BTW I really enjoy the posts from @Ben Leybovich and the podcasts. Thanks @Joshua Dorkin , @Brandon Turner

Don Lawlis · Answer

Hey @Shawn Holsapple ... Thanks for all that! I have read part of the list and am working my way through it. I read Rich Dad Poor Dad some time ago and I thought it was incredible...Also, I'm looking at what & where to focus so I don't stay stuck where I've been stuck...Analysis Paralysis!

Shawn Holsapple · Answer

Welcome to BP @Don Lawlis !

I actually bought the Carlton Sheets program in 1988 and NEVER opened it!

14 years later I read "Rich Dad/Poor Dad" and thought that was a good idea...then life happened and still nothing.  6 years later I read it again and finally got the burning desire to get out of the Rat Race!  You have a journey ahead of you but at least you are trying, unlike the other 99.9% of the population.

Both meetings are worth attending.  It's unfortunately that they are now both on the same night.  INREIA is a smaller group but seems to be a bit more focused and to the point.  CIREIA is much larger and has a few vendors that come to the event as well.  I try to alternate between the two, depending on what subject they are talking about.

For example, I'm going to INREIA next week because they are discussing the tax sale strategy.

- it's always good to see another Hoosier utilizing this great site!

Of course, you need to read The Ultimate Beginners Guide to REI here on BP

If you haven’t already, please read/listen to these books ASAP!

Rich Dad Poor Dad

Rich Dads Cash Flow Quadrant

Rich Dads Increase your financial IQ

The Real Book of Real Estate

The ABC’s of RE Investing

The ABC’s of PM

Rich Dad RE Tax Advantages

The E-Myth

The 4 Hour Work Week

http://flip2freedomacademy.com - free e-book

Flip2freedom episode 77[http://www.flip2freedom.com/a-3-step-formula-to-a-successful-balanced-and-insanely-profitable-2012/] - podcast - LISTEN TO THIS TODAY!

BiggerPocketsPodCast

Wholesaling101 You Tube Channel

Kent Clothier – You Tube Memphis Invest channel

Don Lawlis · Answer

Thanks @Steve Baldwin... I'd love to come, I will have to see if I can pull off the logistics!

Steve Baldwin · Answer

Welcome @Don Lawlis !

Glad you finally jumped in. Im sure you will find this to be a great place as you begin to post questions and get involved.

Ben is coming to Columbus on Monday at 6pm, if you can make it! It will be a great opportunity to pick his brain and ask specifics about getting started, etc! Best part is that the event is FREE!

Hope you can make it!

Steve