Let's Talk Kentucky Real Estate Investors Association (KREIA)

[Rob Bergeron]

Here in Louisville we have a pretty unique situation. Our KREIA is one of only six REIAs in the country that is still a nonprofit and one of the largest groups in the country. They currently have a large event the third Thursday of the month, LOTS (Learn on The Site, flips) the first Tuesday after the meeting, weekly Wednesday Luncheons at Wildwood Country Club (12-2), Ed Gibson brings in speakers for a monthly KREIA luncheon at Napa Valley, they have Robert Kiyosaki game night (Writer of Rich Dad, Poor Dad), and a monthly Happy Hour. These events are a wealth of information. I've learned a considerable amount about lease options (upcoming Wednesday luncheon topic), wholesaling, subject to deals, flipping, notes, and best practices for everything. You can always find someone that has had your exact problem and get advice from them. 

If you're interested in creative financing and how to keep your money in your pocket, I suggest you introduce yourself to Dennis Erhard. Dennis joined KREIA and it changed his life. Hampton Scurlock is kind of amazing at everything, he comes from a finance background. He can tell you about maximizing your self directed IRA, HSA, and keep you out of trouble. Joe Burnett and Ed Gibson would be great to talk to about building your rental portfolios, they made a killing on it. Frank Miller is the man when it comes to flipping, his margins are insane. Mike Butler literally wrote a best seller about Landlording and you can talk to him about best practices. Harry Borders basically equips all the wholesalers with contracts and best practices for protecting yourself as a wholesaler. There are plenty more amazing people and they are all eager to help you build your business and help you get financial freedom. Many people helped them coming up and they recognize this and are eager to help. I'm basically at every event if you are nervous about coming, I'd be happy to sit with you and introduce you to everyone.

[Micah Mcarthur]

Agreed, the amount of knowledge and experience is amazing.  I have learned a tremendous amount by attending events when I can, learning and gaining confidence from people that are playing the game at a level I can aspire to.