Member Testimonials
Our members, vendors, and volunteers are what make CT REIA the amazing association that it is today. Here are a few testimonials from some of our members and vendors.
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Thank you not only for the education but for the services provided to members 
Laura Abbott / CT REIA Member - Just wanted to say thank you not only for the education but for the services provided to members. I can't begin to think of the money I just saved by utilizing the tenant screening membership benefits of CT REIA. I ran a background check on a potential tenant and discovered Seven convictions. Needless to say, we didn't rent to him.
Thank you CT REIA!
My only regret is that I didn’t attend CT REIA seminars years ago
Ken Becker / 2011 Trade Show Attendee - I was amazed by the amount and quality of information and contacts that I received throughout this weekend. My only regret is that I didn’t attend CT REIA seminars years ago. I received 3 potential leads to rehab single family properties from wholesalers. The strangest thing is they all came to me! Thanks Again.
The knowledge I gained through the coaching class enabled me to do this deal
Wai / CT REIA Coaching Student - Last October, I bought a $30,000 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo in Hartford that is rented for $675 a month. I put down $7,000 and get owner financing for the rest at 4% interest, 30 year amortization, 3 1/2 year balloon. This condo cash flows $350 per month after PITI. The cash on cash return is over 50%.
I found the property on Craigslist. The owner owned the entire 6 units building free and clear. She wanted to sell it for only $190k. I calculated the monthly positive cash flow to be $2,000 a month. She asked for 20% down, which I have. The negotiation broke down over the balloon payment. She wanted the balloon payment in 3 and a half years. I asked for 7 years. My concern was that the credit environment won't improve enough for me to do a refinance in 3 and 1/2 years.
I therefore chose to buy only one unit. The cash on cash return is great. I feel more confident now. The knowledge I gained through the coaching class enabled me to do this deal. I'd recommend the CT REIA coaching course to everyone. Thanks.
There was something about being in that class that made me realize I can really do this
L. Brown / CT REIA Member - Thanks... yes, I did go to all of the sessions. I found them to be very helpful in bringing things together for me as far as information that I picked up in other courses. It was not only the information that was useful, but also being there with others who were also just starting out. It was valuable in that you challenged us to take action - I realized that just taking small steps will lead you to where you want to go if you are consistent. There was something about being in that class that made me realize, "I can really do this." Without that conviction, no matter how good the information you have, nothing will happen.
The relaxed, non-intimidating atmosphere certainly contributed to a feeling of confidence that I did not have before. Because of this class, I decided to take action which led to the call from the woman with the house in Naugatuck. Whether anything will come of this I don't know, but I do know that this is the first time I ever spoke to a motivated seller. In the past, I would not have had the nerve to even return her call... Thanks to you and Joanne and Lou... you guys are the BEST. It is so obvious that you sincerely want to help others be successful. That means everything. We are lucky to have you - I mean that sincerely!
I am so glad I met you
Mike / CT REIA Coaching Student - Just wanted to say thanks again for your kind works and advice the other night. I am so glad I have met you and CTREIA. I know my life will never be the same. Thanks again.
My relationship with the CT REIA has been a profitable one
Ben S. / Wholesaler - My relationship with the CT REIA has been a profitable one thus far, and I can only imagine that it will continue to be so in the months and years to come.
It was great to be able hear other people's stories and situations
Mike Fennell / CT REIA Member - I just wanted to say I really LOVED the Mastermind meeting last night. It was both inspiring and informative for me. It was great to be able hear other people's stories and situations. Great to meet new people doing the same thing as myself. Thanks again to you, my biggest source of information and inspiration. Talk to you soon.
I see CT REIA as helping change our city landscape
N. Garcia / CT REIA Member - I attended my first CT REIA meeting 3 1/2 years ago and I have seen the likes of CT Homes, the Flip this House guys and many others that have moved on to the likes that I wanted to go. Time was a serious issue for me as I was between jobs, and kids and family seems to take up all of my spare time. However after attending several CT REIA meetings I found that I really could make the time. Today I maintain a part-time job, my wife got involved and we now have a total of 18 apartments that we have updated and improved our neighborhood. I see CT REIA as helping change our city landscape. We are providing better housing in our city one neighborhood at a time.
Very helpful and encouraging
Georgie / CT REIA Coaching Student - The call was very helpful and encouraging and the forms are AWESOME! Wow, you have taken away a concern I have had for years: how to figure out the repair/costs. Talk about making your student's life easier. You all rock!
I was on the edge of my seat
Dawn Zukowski / Turtle Bay Properties, LLC - I was on the edge of my seat during the CT REIA Landlording Seminar. I've been in the landlording business for over ten years and what I learned in one night on making Landlord-Tenant laws work in my favor will improve my business and save me a lot of money and headaches down the road. I would recommend this class to all new and experienced landlords.
Keep up the good work
Pete / CT REIA Member - The Nuts & Bolts stuff is great - keep up the good work! Thanks again.
You guys are the greatest
Debbie Schroen / CT REIA Coaching Student - Joanne and Linda, thank you so much for last night. I feel so lucky to have you, Lou, and Linda on my side. You guys are the greatest. Truly. Thanks again.
It's a start for us to reinvent
Carol / Milford, CT - We were both very impressed with your meeting. Really got a lot of good stuff from just going there once. I will do our membership online. It's a start for us to reinvent. We thought this would give us a second stream of income.
The direction and contacts provide by CT REIA assisted in developing the foundation of our business
Bill Ifkovic / CT REIA Member - WDI Properties, LLC closed on a single family house in Milford, in May of 2009. We completely gutted the interior, added a dormer and full bath upstairs, new kitchen, totally remodeled the interior and vinyl sided the exterior. The house sold in five weeks for full asking price. Many of CT REIA's seminars provided insight and direction on how to structure a rehab, the importance of curb appeal and the importance of building a solid resource team. Furthermore, the direction and contacts provide by CT REIA assisted in developing the foundation of our business and a strong outlook for 2010.
CT REIA is the best use of my advertising dollar for increasing sales
George S. - Tradeshow Vendor - This is my 5th CT REIA Trade Show. For my money, CT REIA is the best use of my advertising dollar for increasing sales. A True - Riffle Approach to increase profits. Dollars well spent. Work smart, not hard. Join CT REIA.
So many relevant, in-depth programs for all levels of investors
Joan Moore - CT REIA Member from MA - So many relevant, in-depth programs for all levels of investors. Also a format that makes networking easy, in helping to identify the different types of investors, and the geographic areas they cover.
10% of my business comes from CT REIA
Martin T. / CT REIA Vendor - Since joining CT REIA in 2004, 10% of my business comes from CT REIA. The staff and volunteers are a joy to work with. My favorite part of CT REIA is the fact that the members and volunteers are so eager to share their experiences and answer any and all of my questions.
Motivating, inspiring, educational and entertaining
Michael C. - CT REIA Member - The weekend events were motivating, inspiring, educational and entertaining. Kudos to staff, guest speakers and participants.
I am motivated, energized, and ready to move to the next level
Jean-P / A reliable independent partner in business - It was a great experience for me at the 2 days seminars. I want to thank you very much for what you did for me. I was very glad to have met you in person. I am motivated, energized, and ready to move to the next level. That was my best week-end birthday ever. I plan to attend future meetings, and get more educated. I am starting to do some of the prep work to get educated, and work on my networking. Thank you. You are a blessing inspiration.
I appreciate the way you keep me in mind when you meet contacts in my area
Nathanael Stover / CT REIA Member - Just wanted to thank you for connecting me up with Joe here in Groton. I appreciate the way you keep me in mind when you meet contacts in my area. God bless.
I was very impressed by this group
Jim Waddell / CT REIA Member - I just wanted to say I was very impressed by this group. I thought you were all great. I signed up that night to be a member. I look forward to seeing everyone again at some of the seminars and training events. Thanks again.
You have an incredible amount of knowledge
Jamie Ochman / CT REIA Member - Thanks again for sharing some of your time with me today. Every time I'm in a meeting with you I receive new and extremely valuable information that is going to help my business tremendously. You have an incredible amount of knowledge and I'm truly grateful that you share it. I look forward to continuing my education with you. I'm excited about doing business with you in the future.
Great creation of wealth
Terry Dilozir / CT REIA Member - Keep up the great creation of health, wealth and happiness.
