Please note that we are cancelling our First Thursday Investor Workshop planned for October 6th due to clean up efforts of Hurricane IAN
Hoping you are all safe and sound!
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Join us for a full One-Day Seminar Saturday October 1, 2022 with Real Estate Investor and Attorney Jeff Watson!
Click Here for Details and to Register
Jeffery S. Watson is an Ohio attorney who has had an active trial and hearing practice for over 30 years. As a trial lawyer, he has a unique perspective on real estate investing, wealth building and asset protection. He has tried over 20 civil jury trials and has handled thousands of contested hearings. Jeff has changed the law in Ohio 5 times via litigation or legislation.
As a real estate investor since 1994, investing in both residential and commercial properties Jeff has been through multiple market cycles. He currently represents established real estate investors in commercial and residential matters when the transactions involve self-directed retirement accounts. He is a recognized thought leader and innovator in the field of real estate and note investing, wealth building and self-directed retirement account transactions. Thousands of investors have used documents created by Jeff to invest in notes or properties.
Jeff is a nationally-recognized authority regarding regulatory concerns with wholesaling. In his home state of Ohio, he has worked with the Ohio Division of Real Estate and nationally with ARELLO regarding the legality of wholesaling.
Jeff is general counsel to the National Real Estate Investors Association. Jeff is also general counsel to and a cofounder of Realeflow, LLC, which made the Inc 500 list in 2011. Another of his clients made the Inc 500 list in 2018. He currently advises five different national training or educational organizations with a combined membership of over 200,000 investors. Jeff authors an email newsletter twice a week and maintains a blog at WatsonInvested.com on investing, business and entrepreneurship which are read by over 10,000 successful investors.
From 2010 to present, Jeff has led lobbying efforts in Washington, DC on behalf of real estate investors which has brought about several changes in both government regulation and policy on distressed property purchases and resales. In 2014 and 2015, his efforts on Capitol Hill helped bring about change in the U.S. tax code and helped reinstate the Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act. He also met with FHFA regarding disposition of defaulted notes and mortgages in a bulk format. In 2016 Jeff met with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regarding regulating land installment contracts, and he is currently working to secure passage of the Affordable Home Access Act, H R 5013 during the 2021-2022 session of Congress. In 2021 Jeff co-led the fight to protect SDIRAs from harsh restrictions. The Build Back Better bill was amended before the House vote on Nov 3rd 2021 due to these efforts, with the harsh restrictions on SDIRA removed.
Jeff’s efforts to secure reform in the real estate arena aren’t just on Capitol Hill. In 2018 Jeff became a member of the board of directors of Quest Trust Company, a nationally recognized leader in SDIRA services. In 2016 he was instrumental in the passage of H.B. 463 amending the Ohio Civil Rights Act to protect Landlords from frivolous claims as to “comfort animals”. He was the co-creator of the Option Contract method that revolutionized the short-sale flipping process in 2008.
Join Us Wednesday September 21, 2022 for our Third Wednesday Lunch Meeting
‘Update on Florida’s Economic Outlook’ with Jerry D. Parrish, Ph.D.
‘Update on Florida’s Economic Outlook’ with Jerry D. Parrish, Ph.D.
Jerry D. Parrish, Ph.D. is the Chief Economist and Director of State and Local Policy Analysis at the Florida Institute of Government at Florida State University. Dr. Parrish is also a Faculty Adjunct in the Masters of Applied Economics Program at Florida State University, and serves as the Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers at the Haas Center at the University of West Florida.
He previously was the Chief Economist and Director of Research for the Florida Chamber Foundation. During that seven-year period, he was responsible for conducting in-depth analyses on the Florida economy and on solutions to help secure Florida’s future.
Previous to that position, Dr. Parrish was the Chief Economist and Director of the Center for Competitive Florida at Florida TaxWatch. Prior to that position, he served as the Associate Director of the Center for Economic Forecasting & Analysis (CEFA) at Florida State University. He has many years of experience in the private sector in management roles at international manufacturing companies.
He earned a B.S. in Agricultural Business and Economics from Auburn University, an M.B.A. from Bellarmine University, and M.S. in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and a Ph.D. in Economics from Auburn University.
Monthly Lunch Meeting – This is a LIVE event only
Wednesday September 21, 2022
12:00 noon until 2:oo pm
Der Dutchman
3713 Bahia Vista St
Sarasota, FL 34232
MEMBERS $25 MEETING COST INCLUDES BUFFET LUNCH, DRINK AND A TIP. If you are able to bring cash or a check it will expedite check in.
NON MEMBERS $35 MEETING COST INCLUDES BUFFET LUNCH, DRINK AND A TIP. If you are able to bring cash or a check it will expedite check in.
All attendees must pay as this includes our room charge.
First timers are always welcome to attend and see what we’re all about. We allow a couple of visits, after that we ask you to join our group.
Can’t wait to see you there!
First Thursday Sept 1, 2022 “Florida’s PACE Program”
Brandon Fung is the Regional Sales Director for FortiFi Financial. FortiFi has proudly offered the PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) program to property owners in search of low-interest, long-term financing for energy and hurricane preparedness upgrades since 2015. This simple, affordable financing model allows property owners to enjoy increased savings, comfort, and peace of mind without any upfront costs. Prior to FortiFi, Brandon spent seven years at Ygrene Energy Fund where he managed the residential inside sales team and later the small-cap commercial team. Brandon also spent a number of years in Investor Relations working with companies such as Royal Dutch Shell and OPKO Health.
Sarasota REIA First Thursday
Thursday, September 1
6pm – 8pm
Hampton Inn Sarasota / I-75 Bee Ridge
5995 Cattleridge Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34232
ph# 941.371.1900 (directions only)
Should you wish to join us remotely this First Thursday meeting will also be available via Zoom. The Zoom meeting will begin at 6:30 pm
https://zoom.us/j/925511410?pwd=ZHJZQ3RDOFFwb2c3RTdJTWNxQ1pRdz09
Meeting ID: 925 511 410 Password: 113769
Another Sarasota Real Estate Investors Association Member Perk!
Attorney Harry Heist and Evict.com has invited our members to participate in a full day seminar for Landlords, Property Managers, or those interested in becoming Property Managers. This comprehensive class will give you 6 CE Credits if you are a licensed REALTOR and will provide you with over 200 pages of free handouts, as well as information from Application to Eviction and everything in between.
You do not need to be a licensed REALTOR to attend
When
Thursday, September 1, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM EDT
Where
The Regent
6437 Watson Rd
Riverview, FL 33578
Price
$75.00 for Sarasota REIA members and members of NARPM
‘Special thanks to Bill Hague, Pres., Tampa Bay Chapter/National Association of Residential Property Managers for allowing SarasotaREIA members (and guests) to attend at their member price – $75/pp’
You must register in advance (by August 29th) for this seminar. Click here to Register
Third Wednesday Lunch Meeting August 17th
Seth Marcum, VP of Business Development
National Real Estate Insurance Group
All of us who own property in Florida have been affected by the changes and challenges in property insurance.
Join us as welcome Seth Marcum of NREIG to discuss the difficulties of property owners and insurance providers and learn how NREIG can help.
Seth has over a decade of experience in the property and casualty space. He co-founded one of the first national online commercial P&C agencies that harnessed the internet as a distribution channel before its mainstream acceptance. He has extensive experience developing innovative sales and service solutions and at National Real Estate Insurance Group Seth’s skills continue to streamline processes while developing strong relationships with underwriters and educating real estate investors, e.g., SarasotaREIA, on proper coverage for their investment properties.
National Real Estate Insurance Group is largest program of its kind in the country – specifically targeting and serving the real estate investor. They offer competitive coverage for properties from single family homes up to 20-unit multifamily, including condos, mobile homes, and vacation rentals. Whether tenant-occupied, vacant or under renovation, their month-to-month customizable insurance program allows the investor to package their coverage to suit their specific property portfolio, regardless of size, into one schedule and bill. Some of their optional, standalone ancillary products include flood, earth movement, tenant protector plan, non-performing notes, self-storage, canine liability, renters’ insurance, and more.
Monthly Lunch Meeting – This is a LIVE event only
Wednesday August 17, 2022
12:00 noon until 2:oo pm
Der Dutchman
3713 Bahia Vista St
Sarasota, FL 34232
MEMBERS $25 MEETING COST INCLUDES BUFFET LUNCH, DRINK AND A TIP. If you are able to bring cash or a check it will expedite check in.
NON MEMBERS $35 MEETING COST INCLUDES BUFFET LUNCH, DRINK AND A TIP. If you are able to bring cash or a check it will expedite check in.
All attendees must pay as this includes our room charge.
First timers are always welcome to attend and see what we’re all about. We allow a couple of visits, after that we ask you to join our group.
Can’t wait to see you there!
Alaina Ray serves as the Neighborhood Development Services Director for the City of North Port, Florida, where she oversees the Planning and Zoning, Building Permitting and Inspections, and Code Enforcement Divisions. Ms. Ray has 18 years of professional planning experience, with 16 years serving local government. Prior to joining North Port, Ms. Ray most recently served as Director of Planning and Zoning in Loudoun County, Virginia, part of the Washington, D.C. metro region with over 400,000 residents and the largest concentration of data centers in the world. Most of her experience has been in Florida, where she previously held director positions for Longboat Key and Orange Park. In addition, Ms. Ray worked as a Project Manager for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Everglades Restoration Project, the largest watershed restoration project in U.S. history. Ms. Ray holds a certified planner credential through the American Institute of Certified Planners. She earned a Bachelor’s in Environmental Studies from the University of Texas at Dallas and is nearing completion of a Master’s in Public Administration.
Sarasota REIA
Third Wednesday Lunch Meeting July 20th
Welcome Michele Gregoire!
Business Development Manager at First International Title
Successful Social Media Strategies
An introduction to the world of social media marketing for
real estate investors.
Michele moved to Sarasota County in 1989 from Spring, Texas. She attended Venice High School and Florida State University.
In 1997, she started her career in real estate managing college properties in Gainesville and Tallahassee. In 2002 she moved to Colorado. She was the VP of Property Management for Westside Investment Partners overseeing a portfolio consisting of office buildings, light manufacturing plants, mobile home parks, motels, and apartment complexes.
She made her way back to sunny Florida several years ago and enjoys helping real estate professionals as a Business Development Manager at First International Title.
Monthly Lunch Meeting – This is a LIVE event only
Wednesday July 20, 2022
12:00 noon until 2:oo pm
Der Dutchman
3713 Bahia Vista St
Sarasota, FL 34232
MEMBERS $25 MEETING COST INCLUDES BUFFET LUNCH, DRINK AND A TIP. If you are able to bring cash or a check it will expedite check in.
NON MEMBERS $35 MEETING COST INCLUDES BUFFET LUNCH, DRINK AND A TIP. If you are able to bring cash or a check it will expedite check in.
All attendees must pay as this includes our room charge.
First timers are always welcome to attend and see what we’re all about. We allow a couple of visits, after that we ask you to join our group.
Can’t wait to see you there!
Please Note:
We Are NOT MEETING at the Hampton Inn This Month.
See Meeting Details Below
First Thursday Investor Workshop
Sarasota REIA
This month we are going on a very special “Field Trip” Sponsored by our fellow Member Dan Harmon and Floor and Decor!
This Thursday come Network with your fellow members and learn all about what Floor and Decor has to offer the Sarasota REIA
Fellow member and sponsor Dan Harmon has invited us to the Floor and Decor Showroom on Lockwood Ridge and University this Thursday for a very special event.
Dan will give us a tour of the showroom, answer questions, AND offer us refreshments! After our tour we will head next door to Joyland for more conversation, beverages, and maybe even some Country Line Dancing! This is going to be a very fun night!
Our meetings are typically so chock-full of education and great speakers that we don’t often get the time to chat with members and get to know each other.
Note: This meeting is open to everybody! However, we do have some special treats for paid members.
You won’t want to miss this great opportunity and fun night.
Sarasota REIA First Thursday
Thursday, July 7th, 6pm – 8pm
Floor and Decor
8415 Lockwood Ridge Rd
Sarasota, FL 34243
ph# 941-554-0015 (directions only)
This is a live event only. There will be no Zoom component to this meeting.
We’ve got a very special program Wednesday
Join us for lunch as we welcome Special Guest
Sen. Jim Boyd, R-Bradenton!
Florida’s New Property Insurance Reform Law
presented by it’s lead lawmaker, Sen. Jim Boyd, R-Bradenton
Sen. Boyd is a fourth generation Floridian, a former 8-year State Representative serving Manatee County. Sen. Boyd is CEO of Boyd Insurance and Investment Services, Bradenton. The Senator has a long history of public service, he was first elected to the Palmetto City Council in 1989 and went on to serve as the city’s mayor and vice-mayor. He also served as fire commissioner for the North River Fire District and as a volunteer firefighter/EMT.
Monthly Lunch Meeting – This is a LIVE event only
Wednesday June 15, 2022
12:00 noon until 2:oo pm
Der Dutchman
3713 Bahia Vista St
Sarasota, FL 34232
MEMBERS $25 MEETING COST INCLUDES BUFFET LUNCH, DRINK AND A TIP. If you are able to bring cash or a check it will expedite check in.
NON MEMBERS $35 MEETING COST INCLUDES BUFFET LUNCH, DRINK AND A TIP. If you are able to bring cash or a check it will expedite check in.
All attendees must pay as this includes our room charge.
First timers are always welcome to attend and see what we’re all about. We allow a couple of visits, after that we ask you to join our group.
Can’t wait to see you there!