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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!



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What does CT Real Estate Investors Association offer?

For real estate investors - new and experienced - in New England
  • Local Real Estate experts and experienced investors
  • National Real Estate speakers who are actively investing
  • Be exposed to diverse real estate investment strategies
  • Be confident in your ability to seize opportunities, and profit from them, even in a downturn
  • Network with, and get essential resources, from vendors
  • Market your properties to over 6000 buyers/investors PLUS be the first to purchase properties offered by our members
  • Premeir CT real estate investors meeting - 3rd Monday of the month;
    Real Estate rehab subgroup;
    Apartment Owners Association
    of CT is a resource that offers landlord training, tips, and info;
    Women's Real Estate Investors Association which meet once a quarter
  • Other seminars, webinars, and teleseminars throughout the month keep you informed in this exciting real estate market!

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. In the past four years CT REIA has been featured on CNN Financial News, The New York Times, Hartford Courant, Meriden Record Journal , Channel 30-WVIT and Channel 8 News-WTNH. We're firmly committed to promoting a sound understanding of ethical real estate investing principles and to help further develop our members' investing abilities.

Learn more about one of the largest real estate investors associations in the country!

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FDI Mobile and Hands-Free Technology FDI Mobile and Hands-Free Service

February 9. 6:30 - 8:30 pm
At CT REIA, when we find something that saves us money, we want to bring those savings to our members. Learn how you can replace your home phone bill, business phone, cut your cell phone bill in half and have access to patented technology that will allow you to send voice to text, text messages and emails! Stop texting while driving with this service. (Click Here to learn more)


Andy Heller real estate Monthly Meeting With Andy Heller - Buy Low, Rent Smart, Sell High

February 15. 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
What makes the... "Buy Low, Rent Smart, Sell High" strategy so attractive today is that, unlike many models, the investor's profits are not dependent on real estate appreciation. In fact, real estate appreciation is just one of six profit sources in the "Buy Low, Rent Smart, Sell High" strategy. (Click Here to learn more)


Women real estate investors Women Real Estate Investors Dinner Meeting

February 17. 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Join Us For A Treat Of A Life Time! Meet and Learn from two of CT REIA’s most successful women Real Estate Investors and how they turn One Idea into Million$! (Click Here to learn more)


Robert Shemin bootcamp and course Las Vegas Robert Shemin 2-day Bootcamp and Full Course Package. Keys To Real Estate Investing

February 26-27, Las Vegas. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
This is a Full A-Z, Easy-to- Follow, Complete Real Estate Investing Bootcamp and Course For Beginner or Professional! (Click Here to learn more)


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Upcoming Events from CT REIA!

FDI Mobile and Hands-Free Technology FDI Mobile and Hands-Free Service

February 9. 6:30 - 8:30 pm
At CT REIA, when we find something that saves us money, we want to bring those savings to our members. Learn how you can replace your home phone bill, business phone, cut your cell phone bill in half and have access to patented technology that will allow you to send voice to text, text messages and emails! Stop texting while driving with this service. (Click Here to learn more)

Andy Heller real estate Monthly Meeting With Andy Heller - Buy Low, Rent Smart, Sell High

February 15. 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
What makes the... "Buy Low, Rent Smart, Sell High" strategy so attractive today is that, unlike many models, the investor's profits are not dependent on real estate appreciation. In fact, real estate appreciation is just one of six profit sources in the "Buy Low, Rent Smart, Sell High" strategy. (Click Here to learn more)

Women real estate investors Women Real Estate Investors Dinner Meeting

February 17. 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Join Us For A Treat Of A Life Time! Meet and Learn from two of CT REIA’s most successful women Real Estate Investors and how they turn One Idea into Million$! (Click Here to learn more)

Robert Shemin bootcamp and course Las Vegas Robert Shemin 2-day Bootcamp and Full Course Package. Keys To Real Estate Investing

February 26-27, Las Vegas. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
This is a Full A-Z, Easy-to- Follow, Complete Real Estate Investing Bootcamp and Course For Beginner or Professional! (Click Here to learn more)





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United First Financial is an innovative company that helps American homeowners reach their financial goals. Their interest reduction solution puts the deed of your home in your hands in a fraction of the regular time by utilizing banking strategies which have been around for decades. Qualified homeowners using the Money Merge Account system can now potentially pay off their mortgage within 1/3 to 1/2 the regular time - with little to no change to their day-to-day spending habits and without increasing their minimum required monthly mortgage payments.

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What's Happening In Your Community?

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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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!
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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

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

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.

JoAnne 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.

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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. Just click here!

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.

National REIA & PartnerShip recently launched a new member benefit at the 2009 Mid-Year Leadership Conference in San Antonio - The National REIA Discount Shipping Program. We are very pleased and excited to work with the local REIA associations extend this new benefit to your members as well! The National REIA Discount Shipping Program is designed to help local association members save on their small package and letter shipments with FedEx, including discounts with FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Home Delivery, and copying/printing discounts with FedEx Office.

How Do Members Sign-Up? Any member in good standing with a U.S. shipping and billing address may participate in the program. Enrollment in the program is very simple and hassle-free. Members can visit the website we have dedicated for the National REIA program and complete an enrollment form online (partnership.com/73NREIA), or they can fax/mail a hard copy (attached PDF) to PartnerShip. Please check out the website when you have the chance, and I'm sure you'll find it very informative. It contains detailed information on the shipping services, discounts, FAQ section, and most importantly the online enrollment form.

Members that already have a FedEx account are still encouraged to enroll in the program, and PartnerShip will have their existing account linked to the National REIA FedEx discounts. They will simply need to include their account number in the required blank on the enrollment form. If your members have any questions on getting started, please have them contact PartnerShip at 800-599-2902 and one of our representatives will be happy to assist them.

Please find attached the following promotional tools to help market the program to your members: 1) National REIA Local Assn Announcement (Word doc) - The announcement is perfect to include on your website, in newsletters, eblast out to your members, etc. 2) National REIA Discount Shipping Program Flyer (PDF) - Please feel free to print copies and use the 2-sided flyer in mailings, distribute them at meetings, email to members as an attachment, etc. PartnerShip is dedicated and committed to working closely with your association to offer a valuable member benefit for years to come. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this new program, please feel free to contact me directly at 800-599-2902 x2242 or shi.com.



The Home Depot is the largest home improvement retailer in the United States, ahead of rival Lowe's, and the second-largest general retailer in the United States. As a CT REIA member, you are now eligible to receive substantial savings at The Home Depot.

National REIA pricing and benefits apply!


Sherwin-Williams is North America’s oldest and largest paint manufacturer. For nearly 135 years, their name has been synonymous with quality coatings, delivered to their customers with outstanding customer service by the most knowledgeable people in the industry.


Office Max is the third largest supplier of office materials in the United States. As a member of CT REIA, you are now eligible to save up to 65% on items purchased from Office Max. Anything from supplies, furniture, electronic and more!



United First Financial is an innovative company that helps American homeowners reach their financial goals. Their interest reduction solution puts the deed of your home in your hands in a fraction of the regular time by utilizing banking strategies which have been around for decades. Qualified homeowners using the Money Merge Account system can now potentially pay off their mortgage within 1/3 to 1/2 the regular time – with little to no change to their day-to-day spending habits and without increasing their minimum required monthly mortgage payments.

Click here to learn more about how UFirst Financial can help you!

 


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