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We're So Glad You Found Us. The CT REIA is the largest real estate investors & apartment owners association in the Northeast. Its mission is to provide educational and networking opportunities along with business-to-business opportunities for entrepreneurs in the real estate investment community. We're firmly committed to promoting a sound understanding of ethical real estate investing principles and to help further develop our members' investing abilities.

Whether you are just starting out in real estate investing, or are working on your hundredth deal, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association can help you learn more, make more, and have more fun doing it. You are here because you know this could be one of the best times to invest in real estate! You make your money by buying low and selling higher or holding for long-term income and appreciation. This market is presenting you with many opportunities to make a profit... if you know what to do.

What does CT REIA offer?

The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association is an organization designed for new and experienced investors in Connecticut and New England.
  • Local experts, experienced investors, and investment property professionals.
  • National real estate speakers who are actively investing.
  • Be exposed to diverse real estate investment strategies.
  • Be confident in your ability to seize investment property deals and profit from them, even in a downturn.
  • Network with and get essential resources from our vendors and other professionals.
  • Market your properties to over 6000 buyers and investors PLUS be the first to purchase properties offered by our members.
  • Plenty of investment seminars and workshops for all investor types:
    • Monthly Real Estate Investor Meeting, 3rd Monday of each month - a different real estate investment trainer each month, and plenty of networking opportunities with fellow real estate professionals in the Northeast.
    • CT REIA Coaching Program - this 6 month program gives you specific, step-by-step insider investment training, role-playing of real life situations, and masterminding to analyze and structure deals.
    • Apartment Owners Association of CT - a valuable resource for landlords and property managers.
    • Women Real Estate Investors Association - an organization designed specifically to educate, empower and encourage women to invest in real estate.
    • Real Estate Rehab Group - learn how to flip properties right here in Connecticut.
    • Other seminars, webinars, and teleseminars throughout the month keep you informed in this exciting real estate market.
Connecticut Real Estate Seminars

AOACT Apartment Owners Association Of Connecticut

September 15. 7 - 9pm
Join us for the September 2010 Meeting of the Apartment Owners Association of Connecticut. Every month, AOAofCT members will receive tips on managing their rental properties, investment opportunities and tricks of the trade to save you time, money and avoid costly mistakes. Join us in Meriden, CT on September 15, 2010 and receive training from one of the fastest growing real estate investment associations in the country. (Learn More)

Alan Cowgill Monthly Meeting with Alan Cowgill: Money For Residential and Commercial Properties

Septmeber 20. 5:30 - 9pm
At the September CTREIA Monthly Meeting, Alan Cowgill will show you how you can get all the money you need to buy single-family houses, commercial buildings, apartment complexes, or luxury homes, regardless of your credit or financial situation... within 30 days. Alan Cowgill started his career as a real estate investor in February of 1995, so he has over 11 years in real estate. Five years ago he went full time as a real estate investor and for the last 4 1/2 years he has done his deals exclusively using private lenders. Alan typically buys 5 houses/month and has bought or sold over 200 properties. (Learn More)

WREIA Women Real Estate Investors Association

Septmeber 22. 7 - 9pm
The Women Real Estate Investors Association, or WREIA, is an organization designed specifically for women to educate, empower and encourage women to invest in real estate. WREIA is one of country's fastest growing and premier real estate investor associations, promoting real estate investment, responsible property and project management, and using sound, ethical business practices. (Learn More)

Real Estate Deal Analysis Deal Or No Deal Workshop (Members Only Event)

Septmeber 30. 7 - 9pm
This is a CT REIA Members Only Event. So you think that you found a great deal? Think Again and learn the process. Our panel of seasoned investors will help you analyze and structure your real estate deals so that you avoid the bad deals and make the profitable deals happen. (Learn More)

Alan Cowgill All-Day Seminar: Get All The Money You Need For Investment Properties

October 2. 9am to 3pm
Alan Cowgill will show you how you can get all the money you need to buy single-family houses, commercial buildings, apartment complexes, or luxury homes, regardless of your credit or financial situation... within 30 days. And Alan will show you how to do all of this with no monthly payments. You make all the rules in this system, so don’t miss Alan show you how to find private lenders, so you can kiss your competitors goodbye. (Learn More)

Real Estate Coaching Team Coaching Program - How To Buy Apartment Buildings With No Money

October 6th
The CTREIA Real Estate Coaching Program is for those determined to excel in today's market and blow past all obstacles that stall your efforts to make top dollar in real estate investing. This 6 month program gives you specific, step-by-step insider investing training, role-playing of real life situations, and masterminding to analyze and structure deals. (Learn More)

New England Real Estate Conference and Trade Show 7th Annual New England Real Estate Investors Conference & Tradeshow

October 30th and 31st
If you are serious about finally taking control of your financial future and destiny, then you won't want to miss the 2010 Real Estate Conference and Tradeshow. Take advantage of this exclusive chance to learn from two full days of dynamic speakers. With all this training in one place, you won't have to worry about not having enough information to complete the puzzle, all the pieces will be readily available to you and at one conference event. This conference will inspire and motivate you as they teach you how to achieve financial success in today's market and beyond. Our expert panel will share with you the most cutting-edge ideas that work in a soft or declining market so you can profit no matter what the market does. (Learn More)

CT REIA New Members Benefit
360 Degree Real Estate Investor software

Video for 360 REI software Software System and Real Estate Investor Websites. (This $2000 retail package will now be presented as a standard part of your CTREIA membership)

With your membership to CT REIA, you will now receive the most comprehensive and fully automated business system available today. It will direct, initiate and track all of your company's:

  • Marketing campaigns
  • Deal analysis
  • Property due diligence
  • Property management
  • Tenant screening
  • Contract creation
  • And Much More

Plus: You may have your very own customized REI "I Buy Houses" Website.

Learn More About The 360 Degree Real Estate Investor Software Benefit


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Upcoming Real Estate Seminars & Events In Connecticut

AOACT Apartment Owners Association Of Connecticut

September 15. 7 - 9pm
Join us for the September 2010 Meeting of the Apartment Owners Association of Connecticut. Every month, AOAofCT members will receive tips on managing their rental properties, investment opportunities and tricks of the trade to save you time, money and avoid costly mistakes. Join us in Meriden, CT on September 15, 2010 and receive training from one of the fastest growing real estate investment associations in the country. (Learn More)

Alan Cowgill Monthly Meeting with Alan Cowgill: Money For Residential and Commercial Properties

Septmeber 20. 5:30 - 9pm
At the September CTREIA Monthly Meeting, Alan Cowgill will show you how you can get all the money you need to buy single-family houses, commercial buildings, apartment complexes, or luxury homes, regardless of your credit or financial situation... within 30 days. Alan Cowgill started his career as a real estate investor in February of 1995, so he has over 11 years in real estate. Five years ago he went full time as a real estate investor and for the last 4 1/2 years he has done his deals exclusively using private lenders. Alan typically buys 5 houses/month and has bought or sold over 200 properties. (Learn More)

WREIA Women Real Estate Investors Association

Septmeber 22. 7 - 9pm
The Women Real Estate Investors Association, or WREIA, is an organization designed specifically for women to educate, empower and encourage women to invest in real estate. WREIA is one of country's fastest growing and premier real estate investor associations, promoting real estate investment, responsible property and project management, and using sound, ethical business practices. (Learn More)

Real Estate Deal Analysis Deal Or No Deal Workshop (Members Only Event)

Septmeber 30. 7 - 9pm
This is a CT REIA Members Only Event. So you think that you found a great deal? Think Again and learn the process. Our panel of seasoned investors will help you analyze and structure your real estate deals so that you avoid the bad deals and make the profitable deals happen. (Learn More)

Alan Cowgill All-Day Seminar: Get All The Money You Need For Investment Properties

October 2. 9am to 3pm
Alan Cowgill will show you how you can get all the money you need to buy single-family houses, commercial buildings, apartment complexes, or luxury homes, regardless of your credit or financial situation... within 30 days. And Alan will show you how to do all of this with no monthly payments. You make all the rules in this system, so don’t miss Alan show you how to find private lenders, so you can kiss your competitors goodbye. (Learn More)

Real Estate Coaching Team Coaching Program - How To Buy Apartment Buildings With No Money

October 6th
The CTREIA Real Estate Coaching Program is for those determined to excel in today's market and blow past all obstacles that stall your efforts to make top dollar in real estate investing. This 6 month program gives you specific, step-by-step insider investing training, role-playing of real life situations, and masterminding to analyze and structure deals. (Learn More)

New England Real Estate Conference and Trade Show 7th Annual New England Real Estate Investors Conference & Tradeshow

October 30th and 31st
If you are serious about finally taking control of your financial future and destiny, then you won't want to miss the 2010 Real Estate Conference and Tradeshow. Take advantage of this exclusive chance to learn from two full days of dynamic speakers. With all this training in one place, you won't have to worry about not having enough information to complete the puzzle, all the pieces will be readily available to you and at one conference event.

This conference will inspire and motivate you as they teach you how to achieve financial success in today's market and beyond. Our expert panel will share with you the most cutting-edge ideas that work in a soft or declining market so you can profit no matter what the market does. (Learn More)



apartment owners association of connecticut

The Apartment Owners Association of Connecticut, or AOACT, is a sub chapter of CT REIA, where landlords can network in order to receive educational operation and motivation. AOACT meetings and events are where Connecticut landlords, property managers, and maintenance professionals can exchange ideas, information, personal experiences and resources. Our goal is for landlords to provide tenants with outstanding rental properties while maximizing their own business, net worth, and cash flow.

connecticut women real estate investors association

The Women Real Estate Investors Association, or WREIA, is an organization designed specifically for women to educate, empower and encourage women to invest in real estate. WREIA is one of country's fastest growing and premier real estate investor associations, promoting real estate investment, responsible property and project management, and using sound, ethical business practices.

connecticut real estate coaching program

The CTREIA Real Estate Coaching Program is for those determined to excel in today's market and blow past all obstacles that stall your efforts to make top dollar in real estate investing. This 6 month program gives you specific, step-by-step insider investing training, role-playing of real life situations, and masterminding to analyze and structure deals.

real estate rehabs in connecticut

The Connecticut Real Estate Rehab subgroup gives our members a chance to show off their rehab projects. Sometimes the house is completed and sometimes it is halfway finished. If you been watching Flip This House and want to learn more about flipping houses, these events are for you.

What's Happening In Your Community?

Protect Your Ability To Sell Your Property with Owner Financing
Habitat For Humanity
Reconstruction Center
Washington, DC
Unclaimed Property


Protect Your Ability To Sell Your Property with Owner Financing

Contact your state representative and ask to have seller financing de-coupled from the following bills: HR4173 and the 'Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010'.

There is currently one bill in Congress and a companion bill in the Senate that threaten the very fabric of American property rights. While there are many good benefits for the public included in these bills there are dangerous pitfalls as relates to the consumers this bill is intended to protect. Real estate investors nationwide are seeking assistance in de-coupling the individual taxpayer from this legislation that is intended for oversight of institutions, and we need your help to get the word out.

Don't Judge A Book (Or A Bill) By Its Cover

The bills are HR 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and the Senate companion bill, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. These sound great don't they? Wall Street Reform, Consumer Protection and American Financial Stability are warm and fuzzy sounding names. You've probably heard the old adage, "you can't tell a book by its cover," right? Well, you can't tell a piece of legislation by its name either. Both bills literally contain thousands of pages.

I had the opportunity to participate in National REIA's 3rd Day On the Hill in Washington, D.C., where these bills were brought to my attention. This important event was sponsored by the National Real Estate Investors Association, who represents over 40,000 small businesses in 41 states. Of concern to both investors and average Americans is that we are all caught in one big net directed at mortgage regulation. You, me, your parents, your grandparents... everyone you know would, upon passage of this legislation, be required to become licensed mortgage lenders if we decide to sell any property we own with owner financing. Suddenly, if your parents own a property free and clear and decide to let you buy it from them with monthly payments, they would need to be licensed as a mortgage lender and you would have to qualify for the loan as you would with any other lender.

Many properties, such as condos, mobile homes or land, don't qualify for bank financing but would now have to. Why? Because purchasing from individuals by using a privately held note would no longer be legal. After the tumultuous real estate market of the past few years, many of today's buyers can't qualify for a traditional mortgage and count on seller financing. This would no longer be an option for millions of potential homeowners.

Your Call To Action - Make A Difference. Go Here to read the full article and view sample letters that you can send to your state representatives.


Habitat for Humanity, CTREIA and You

What a Beautiful Partnership

CTREIA Members are partnering up with Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County to renovate a 12-unit historical condo complex in Bridgeport. Be part of the excitement.

This is a unique project for Habitat for Humanity because it is renovation (not new construction) and provides housing for smaller families (1- and 2-bedroom condos plus several 3-bedroom units).

  • Orignially built in the 1880s, this building provided housing for employees of the Armstrong Manufacturing Company
  • Given its historical nature, the exterior will be resotred to maintain its character
  • However, the interior represents a gut rehab
  • Renovation will have 12 1, 2, and 3-bedroom condos
  • The families who will be moving in contribute 500 hours each in sweat equity
  • CTREIA Members are raising $10,000 and volunteering for at least 2 work-days in the fall
  • Estimated completion Spring 2008


How You Can Participate?
Contribute Money
Just think: only 100 people contributing $100 reaches our goal.
AND all contributions make a difference!

Make a Donation Today!
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Make Checks Payable to Habitat for Humanity and mail them to:

Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association
Post Office Box 270896
West Hartford, Connecticut 06127-0556

  • For every $100 donation, CTREIA will give you free admission for 2 to a Saturday Seminar or Weekday Class of your choice.
  • Donations of all sizes are welcome - all are tax-deductible as Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County is a non-profit organization.

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Buy Good, Reusable BUILDING MATERIALS for less

THE RECONNSTRUCTION CENTER STORE
Open 9-4 Tu-Wed-Fri-Sat, 9-6 Thur.
230 South St., New Britain
860-597-3390

or Donate Your Materials & get a Tax Deduction
Keep Building Materials Out Of The Landfills.
(Exit 25 off Route 9)
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Guidelines for Donating Materials

The ReCONNstruction Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that accepts tax-deductible donations of surplus and reuseable building supplies from businesses, manufacturers, and the general public. We inspect all materials and will decline unsatisfactory or overstocked items as necessary. Since our mission is to reuse these materials, they must be in saleable condition. If an item is exceptionally saleable, but you have no means to deliver it to us, we may arrange to pick it up. Also, contact us if you are seeking something in particular.

General Acceptance Criteria

1. All donated items must be in good reusable condition. We cannot accept items that are damaged beyond repair, or that have missing parts. Materials should be clean with no peeling paint, serious dents, chips, or rust.

2. We cannot accept hazardous materials. This includes items containing PCB's, asbestos, mercury, or lead paint; and flammable compounds.

3. Items must be delivered to our facility. Until we secure more funding to purchase a box truck, pick-up service is available only on a limited basis. Please contact us to discuss your needs. (860-597-3390)

Items We Can Accept

Building Materials

  • Dimensional Lumber (4' in length or longer; no paint or nails)
  • Plywood (1/2 sheets or larger; no paint or nails)
  • Drywall (1/2 sheets or larger)
  • Insulation, rigid foam (1/2 sheets or larger)
  • Insulation, fiberglass batts (clean and packaged in clear plastic bags)
  • Siding, wood and vinyl
  • Moldings (4' or longer, no paint or nails)
  • Stair railing and balusters
  • Hardware
  • Block, brick, pavers
  • Flashing
  • Roof shingles (asphalt only, complete packages)
  • Caulking, putty, adhesives, grout (unopened containers only)

Windows

  • Double-pane (complete with frame only)
  • Wood and Vinyl
  • Storm windows with complete tracks
  • Shutters, wood or vinyl (no missing slats)

Doors

  • Interior and Exterior with no damage
  • Storm doors with complete frame
  • Sliding or French doors with complete frame
  • Fencing and gates
  • Fireplace doors

Bathroom

  • Vanities
  • Fixtures (faucets)
  • Sinks
  • Tubs (fiberglass or claw-foot only, no dated colors)
  • Shower and tub enclosures (new only)
  • Toilets (new low-flow or vintage only)

Kitchen

  • Cabinets
  • Counter tops
  • Hardware
  • Sinks
  • Fixtures (faucets)

Flooring

  • Wood - Tile (ceramic with no grout, rubber, vinyl)
  • Engineered flooring (i.e. Pergo), new only (at least 100sf)
  • Sheet vinyl (5' x 8' minimum)
  • Carpet (new only, 10' x 12' minimum)

Electrical

  • Lighting and electrical fixtures (no lamps or fluorescent bulbs)
  • Ceiling fans
  • Electric baseboard heaters (new only)

HVAC

  • Ducting and vent covers

PLUMBING

  • Pipe, cast iron, PVC (4' or longer)
  • Plumbing supplies

WALL COVERINGS

  • Wall Paper (full rolls only)
  • Wainscoting
  • Paneling

MISC. ITEMS

  • Gutters and accessories
  • Wood stoves (antique only)
  • Commercial shelving
  • Tools
  • General architectural salvage (mantles, stained glass, etc.)

Items We Can't Accept

Appliances - Commercial 200-volt electric items - Loose glass - Fluorescent bulbs - Furniture - Hazardous materials - Oil based paint & Stain - Used Carpet - Damaged Goods

The CT REIA goes to Washington, DC representing Connecticut Real Estate Investors & Apartment Owners

Washington D.C.Over 60 National REIA leaders from across the country joined together to meet with our nation's elected leaders. With over 50 meetings and two special presentations by Congressmen, the attendees were able to introduce National REIA's strength in both numbers of small businesses, but also as an industry leader with extensive educational resources.

The National Real Estate Investors Association arranged a Day on the Hill for 50+ real estate investors from around the country, meeting with various legislators about the housing industry. Our primary purpose was to discuss two items: the Foreclosure Rescue Fraud Act (drafted by Senator Kohl) and the Installment Sale Proposal, which we're hoping one of the legislators will consider and move forward with it. We were also there to show our strength in that National REIA represents over 40,000 small businesses in 41 states and to assure them that we are a resource they can rely on.

National REIA GroupsJoAnne Brissette from the CT REIA led one of our teams. The National REIA lobbyists made arrangements for each team to meet with their respective states. JoAnne Brissette, past lobbyist and a seasoned investor/apartment owner, continues to represent CT Investors and Apartment Owners on local issues.

Get to you know your state law makers. Visit the CT Government page to find out more about who reperesents you here in the state of Connecticut.

Connecticut State Treasurer's Office Unclaimed Property

As part of our unprecedented efforts to return unclaimed property to rightful owners and heirs, this website provides quick access to an updated list of hundreds of thousands of names with unclaimed assets, and a direct link to request an Official Claim Form.

The Connecticut Treasury returned $26.2 million to rightful owners during fiscal year 2006, the most money returned in a single year in the 70-year history of the program. On average, $2 million per month is being provided by the State Treasury to rightful owners and heirs - triple the rate just eight years ago. In fact, more than $110 million has been returned to more than 100,000 individual and business claimants in that time.

The Big List - Claim unclaimed property today. You could be next. We have millions of dollars more to give back... So please take a look for your name or the names of someone you know. Businesses may also have unclaimed property. Searching the lists is easy. Go Here for more info.

Contacting the Unclaimed Property Division. To speak with an unclaimed property claims representative, call our toll free number, 1-800-833-7318. While the call volume is frequently high, all calls are answered as quickly as possible in the order they are received. We appreciate your patience when contacting us by telephone.

Unclaimed Property Division representatives are available Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.


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