All Forum Posts by: Jared Smith
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Post: Black Diamond- $450,000 Down The Drain: My Troubles With The SEC

- Medford, MA
- Posts 205
- Votes 47
"Why not jump into large multi-family? It's just more zeros, right?"
Lots of gurus will tell you how great jumping into the large game is.
Not many will tell you about the horror stories. Like, what happens when the SEC calls your personal cell phone?
Come listen to Nick as he goes through his personal experiences with a few multi-family deals - Where he loses over $450K and learns some VALUABLE lessons he's willing to share with the group.
Grab some popcorn (or a drink, or several) and empathize with Nick as he recalls how he endured two brutal years and lived to tell the tale. This workshop will help give you valuable tools to make sure you do it the right way. You won't want to miss this!
PS: you do NOT need to be in multi-family to appreciate this presentation - we'll see you there!
Please bring your experiences and questions to share with the group, because as always, the presentation is interactive.
You will hear:
- The challenges of Real Estate Syndication and multi-family deals
- How to avoid losing money
- How to be in compliance
Who: All are welcome
What: We have the best real estate investing networking group in Massachusetts, and the highest percentage of seasoned investors. No sales pitches, no selling speakers, no multi-level marketing, no memberships. $10 per person at the door, cash, PayPal or credit card.
Where: Burlington Marriott, Burlington Mall Road, Burlington, MA
When: Program starts Tuesday, September 17th 6 PM Networking, 6:30 PM
Post: Massachusetts Market Keeps Rising

- Medford, MA
- Posts 205
- Votes 47
@Chris Munichiello, we aren't expecting major crash numbers here in the Greater Boston Area. I personally don't invest in the South Shore, but as @Russell Brazil mentioned, 07 and 08 were catastrophic collapses. If you are at a tight price point, Worcester is only about an hour's trip, and in your price range. Deals are still hard to come by there, but fair returns.
Post: Black Diamond-How To Screw The Government Out of Your Tax Revenue

- Medford, MA
- Posts 205
- Votes 47
Have you ever wondered how you could fight the local government on their tax assessment? What are your chances? Your realistic likelihood of success…Do you know what could disqualify you, even if you attempt to obtain tax relief?
Robert J. Gaines is an attorney and principal of Ridgefield Valuation which provides property tax representation to commercial, industrial, and large residential owners before the local Boards of Assessors. As a Massachusetts attorney who is an experienced property tax professional, Robert also maintains a law practice which has been practicing since 1977.
Atty. Gaines has represented over 1000 commercial and industrial property owners, in more than 4,000 property tax abatement cases, in over 150 cities and towns throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He has lost only 5 times! That’s a pretty good batting average!
You will hear:
- How the abatement process works
- What the best candidates are for a successful case
- Fighting to the end / the court hearing
- Relevant case studies
Please bring your experiences and questions to share with the group, because as always, the presentation is interactive.
Who: All are welcome
What: We have the best real estate investing networking in Massachusetts, and the highest percentage of seasoned investors. No sales pitches, no selling speakers, no multi-level marketing, no memberships. $10 per person at the door, cash, PayPal or credit card.
Where: Leo's Ristorante, Eleven Leo Turo Way, Worcester, MA
When: Program starts Tuesday August 20th, 6 PM Networking, 6:30 PM
Post: Alternatives to Call Mojo?

- Medford, MA
- Posts 205
- Votes 47
@Cameron Marlon Susman
Thank you I’ll take a look!
Post: Alternatives to Call Mojo?

- Medford, MA
- Posts 205
- Votes 47
Hey Everyone,
We have been using Call Mojo for some time now and was wondering if anyone is using alternatives to Call Mojo?
If so what do you like better about the new service?
Post: Beverly MA -WHOLETAIL - Info-Based Fix & Flip/Networking Q&A

- Medford, MA
- Posts 205
- Votes 47
Guys and Gals,
THE FINISHED PRODUCT!
Come hang out with us to see the "quick and dirty" finished product of this gorgeous home we are selling retail, without doing a ton of rehab. Come check it out as we go over all the numbers, scopes of work, and NETWORK and learn from eachother.
As always - light snacks and beer/wine & beverages will be provided! Thanks for RSVPing so we know how much to bring!
Come check it out, ask questions, provide feedback, and meet other local rehabbers, developers, wholesalers & agents!
Yes - AGENTS also definitely welcome! Find out how we can double your commissions in the next year!
There's NO SELLING at this event, just information and networking.
PARKING: Off street and street parking available
Post: Black Diamond- Stone Age to the Technology Era:

- Medford, MA
- Posts 205
- Votes 47
Gone are the days of the pencil and paper business. Technology is taking over, and you need to know how to use it. If you have ever thought you are not technologically inept, if you have ever wondered if there is a better way to run your business, or if you are just looking to see what cool technology is out there, come join us this July 16th.
Panel formatted we are gathering multiple investors with varying experiences in business technology to give you a diverse perspective on what tools are available to your business today. Many investors have yet to embrace technology, but you know the old saying time is money, and these technologies can save you both.
We will discuss:
- Online rental screening and Marketing
- Securing your assets with Security monitoring tools
- Saving money with smart technology
- The best ways to keep track of your contractors, tenants and prospects
- Easy and Secure ways to pay bills for your business.
- Time blocking software
- How to integrate everything together for an all in one business
- The list goes on!
Who: All are welcome
What: we have the best real estate investing networking in Massachusetts, and the highest percentage of seasoned investors. No sales pitches, no selling speakers, no multi-level marketing, no memberships. $10 per person at the door, cash, PayPal or credit card
Where: Burlington Marriott, One Burlington Mall Rd, Burlington MA
When: Tuesday, July 16th, 2019 Networking starts at 6 PM, Program starts at 6:30 PM
Post: Black Diamond - Adaptive Reuse of Vacant Commercial Buildings

- Medford, MA
- Posts 205
- Votes 47
Have you ever passed by a vacant building and wondered what you could do with it? Are you curious about developing larger, more complex projects? Do you like the character of that old mill or vacant office building, but don't know how it could be transformed?
For over 25 years, Barry Ganek, has been working with corporate, private institutions and developers, to solve the challenges of new construction projects, renovations, and adaptive reuse.
Barry is an accomplished architect, who takes tremendous pride in the ability to combine project requirements with creative imagination. Some of Bary's recent awards include: 2019 People's Preservation Choice Award and 2018 IDA 12th Annual International Design Award in Architecture/Renovation.
Speaking with him, Daniel Stroe is a local Worcester investor and real estate broker, who has founded various development and property management companies. Daniel has been involved in redevelopment and rehabilitation of historic and non-historic structures (medical, mills, schools, office buildings), has redeveloped over 75 single family homes in Central and Eastern Massachusetts, and has redeveloped and managed 100+ units in various income-producing multi-family properties.
Join us on June 18th, when architect Barry Ganek and investor Daniel Stroe will speak about: "Adaptive reuse of vacant commercial buildings".
You will hear:
* How to determine the best use and when being creative pays off
* Zoning issues: where the gold is
* Code issues, mistakes and opportunities
Who: All are welcome
What: we have the best real estate investing networking in Massachusetts, and the highest percentage of seasoned investors. No sales pitches, no selling speakers, no multi-level marketing, no memberships. $10 per person at the door, cash, PayPal or credit card
Where: 11 Leo Turo Way Worcester, Massachusetts 01604
When: Tuesday June 18th, 6 PM Networking, 6:30 PM Program starts
Post: Adaptive Reuse of Vacant Commercial Buildings

- Medford, MA
- Posts 205
- Votes 47
Have you ever passed by a vacant building and wondered what you could do with it? Are you curious about developing larger, more complex projects? Do you like the character of that old mill or vacant office building, but don't know how it could be transformed?
For over 25 years, Barry Ganek, has been working with corporate, private institutions and developers, to solve the challenges of new construction projects, renovations, and adaptive reuse. Barry is an accomplished architect, who takes tremendous pride in the ability to combine project requirements with creative imagination. Some of Bary's recent awards include: 2019 People's Preservation Choice Award and 2018 IDA 12th Annual International Design Award in Architecture/Renovation.
Speaking with him, Daniel Stroe is a local Worcester investor and real estate broker, who has founded various development and property management companies. Daniel has been involved in redevelopment and rehabilitation of historic and non-historic structures (medical, mills, schools, office buildings), has redeveloped over 75 single family homes in Central and Eastern Massachusetts, and has redeveloped and managed 100+ units in various income-producing multi-family properties.
Join us on June 18th, when architect Barry Ganek and investor Daniel Stroe will speak about: "Adaptive reuse of vacant commercial buildings".
You will hear:
* How to determine the best use and when being creative pays off
* Zoning issues: where the gold is
* Code issues, mistakes and opportunities
Who: All are welcome
What: We have the best real estate investing networking in Massachusetts, and the highest percentage of seasoned investors. No sales pitches, no selling speakers, no multi-level marketing, no memberships. $10 per person at the door, cash, PayPal or credit card
Where: 11 Leo Turo Way Worcester, Massachusetts 01604
When: Tuesday June 18th, 6 PM Networking, 6:30 PM Program starts
Post: Radius Mailing Services

- Medford, MA
- Posts 205
- Votes 47
@Braden Smith and @Account Closed I will definetley ask our current mailing house if they can do radius mailers. Would help simplify everything if so. If not, I will take a look at the information your have provided.
Trying to make this fairly automated on our end. I know USPS and UPS have APIS to assist with this.