Sandy has a lot of experience: she's a Commercial investor, a licensed MA real estate broker, a licensed construction supervisor, has extensive experience in multifamily investing and property management, has completed 1031 exchanges, holds a Masters in Non-Profit Management, has extensive retail management experience, and the list goes on.

She'll share her experiences, potential pitfalls, and share insight into how you can get into commercial investing. Let's face it: most investors express interest in commercial investing but few act on it. There is less information and education available and the thought of doing it intimidates. It seems riskier because there is seemingly less info and education. Sandy will dispel some of these myths.

Sandy has a lot of experience: she's a Commercial investor, a licensed MA real estate broker, a licensed construction supervisor, has extensive experience in multifamily investing and property management, has completed 1031 exchanges, holds a Masters in Non-Profit Management, has extensive retail management experience, and the list goes on.

She'll share her experiences, potential pitfalls, and share insight into how you can get into commercial investing. Let's face it: most investors express interest in commercial investing but few act on it. There is less information and education available and the thought of doing it intimidates. It seems riskier because there is seemingly less info and education. Sandy will dispel some of these myths.

Lee and James will also be answering your questions on getting started in investing.

Worcester REI is changing format to better serve Worcester and the surrounding towns.

Come to Chuck's Steak House, 10 Prospect Street (Route 20) Auburn, Massachusetts 01501, tonight Thursday August 28th! Networking and registration begin at 6:30 PM.

Food and more networking at 7 PM. WREI Members eat free from the buffet!! NWCREI Members get $10 of their meal Lee and James will introduce the new format at 7:45 and then open the floor for YOU to talk about deals: the ones you landed, the ones you are working on, and the ones that got away.

This is also an opportunity for you the talk about any deals you want to wholesale to another investor. Make sure to send Lee any information on wholesale deals so we can get it posted on the website (FREE for members!)

In the next day or so, you'll be receivingBe sure to fill out the survey about when REOs Open Gardner should happen.

Lee and James will also be answering your questions on getting started in investing.

And More......

Our speakers this month are our own James Greelish and Lee Johnson . James and Lee are putting deals together with other local partners and will share some some of their secrets.

Just some of what you'll learn:

1. What is Partnering
2. Why Parter
3. What Regulations
4. What Kinds of Partners
5. What Different Entities Partnerships Can Take
6. Examples

So you bought THE BOOK. Went to THE BOOT CAMP.

Signed into THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM.

NOW WHAT?

Local real estate investor Derek Ebrecht will share with us what has allowed him to invest in real estate full time.

Derek will share:

1. What do you need to know in order to invest in Real Estate successfully in today's market?
2. How many properties do you plan to buy over the next 12 months?
3. What is your exit strategy for those properties?
4. Are you accountable to someone for those goals?
5. What profession are you really in? You may be surprised to hear the answer.

Find out how to best determine property values. (If you think its Zillow you'll want to be there.)

Whether your a newbie or have several deals under your belt you won't want to miss this meeting. Start the year off fresh learn how to make 2008 your best year.