Indianapolis, Indiana Area Investors-Which REIA Group?

Indianapolis, Indiana Area Investors-Which REIA Group?

Investor · Whiteland, IN · Member since 2014 · 43 posts · 6 votes

I posted this under Indy rather than Indianapolis, so here it is again...

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 MYINREIA 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

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Rental Property Investor · Phoenix/Lima, Arizona/OH · Member since 2012 · 4k+ posts · 4k+ votes
12y

Who - me?  I'm just a dumb landlord (according to @Brandon Turner ).  And according to @Joshua D. I am a mini-guru - yeah, baby!

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  • Rental Property Investor · Phoenix/Lima, Arizona/OH · Member since 2012 · 4k+ posts · 4k+ votes
    12y

    Hey, welcome to BP Nation Don!

    I actually have familiarized myself with Indi in the last 6 months.  I have considered several prohects there and made an offer on one - didn't get it.  But, good market in the Mid-West...

    Feel free to reach out, and thanks for the shout-out :)

  • Residential Real Estate Broker · Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2010 · 1k+ posts · 557 votes
    12y

    Here's my response from your first post:

    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

  • Investor · Whiteland, IN · Member since 2014 · 43 posts · 6 votes
    12y

    Thanks again @Shawn Holsapple {8^) Thanks @Ben Leybovich ! I had a reply to my original message that you were going to be speaking in Columbus next Monday...I would love to come, just have to work out the logistics...

  • Rental Property Investor · Phoenix/Lima, Arizona/OH · Member since 2012 · 4k+ posts · 4k+ votes
    12y

    Yes - I'll be at Columbus meet-up on Monday.  Coming prepared to answer questions :)

  • Rental Property Investor · Phoenix/Lima, Arizona/OH · Member since 2012 · 4k+ posts · 4k+ votes
    12y

    It was nice to see you in Columbus last night, @Don Lawlis !

    Fun times (for me).  Hope you enjoyed it as well :)

  • Investor · Whiteland, IN · Member since 2014 · 43 posts · 6 votes
    12y

    Thanks @Ben Leybovich ! It was great meeting you. I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Also @Steve Baldwin , thanks for opening up your facility. Nice offices...I hope to see y'all again soon!

  • Rental Property Investor · Columbus, OH · Member since 2012 · 181 posts · 51 votes
    12y

    Hey @Don Lawlis ! Thanks for making the trip out there! I know its a lot of info to cram.

    @Ben Leybovich definitely has plenty to share!

  • Rental Property Investor · Phoenix/Lima, Arizona/OH · Member since 2012 · 4k+ posts · 4k+ votes
    12y

    Who - me?  I'm just a dumb landlord (according to @Brandon Turner ).  And according to @Joshua D. I am a mini-guru - yeah, baby!

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