REIA of Oakland A Non-Profit Real Estate Investment Group Serving Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties Proudly Presents January 8, 2009    _________________________________   Strategies for Property Tax Assessment Appeals with David E. Nykanen, Esq.    Due to the economic challenges we are facing in Michigan, property tax assessments have become an important topic for investors and homeowners alike. David E. Nykanen is a shareholder with Steinhardt, Pesick & Cohen, P.C. His practice areas include property tax appeals, real estate transactions, zoning law, land use and corporate and commercial litigation. David will be discussing appealing property tax assessments to your local board of review,including the procedures and deadlines for filings up to and including the Michigan TaxTribunal. Be sure to bring your questions and join us at our January meeting      _________________________________ Meeting Location Michigan State University Management Education Center 811 W. Square Lake Road Troy, MI 48098 _________________________________ Meeting Schedule 5:30pm - 7:15pm Early Bird Q&A and Vendor Expo 7:15pm - 9:30pm General Membership Meeting and Guest Speaker          The public is welcome to attend at any of the above times.   It is not necessary to attend all night.        _________________________________   Cost  Early Bird and General Meeting Non-member ____________ REIA of Oakland Member $20.00 _____ FREE         _________________________________        About REIA of Oakland  Thank you for your interest in the Real Estate Investors Association of Oakland.  REIA of Oakland is a non-profit organization founded in 1981 run entirely by volunteers.  Our goals include providing education to our members, providing professional networking, and monitoring the political and legislative environment as it affects the real estate investment business.  Our meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at the MSU Management Education Center in Troy, 811 West Square Lake Road Troy, MI 48098  Click here for a map. The meetings begin at 6:00pm with an hour of networking and an informal Early Bird Q&A session.  The seminar portion of the meeting runs from 7:15-9:30pm. Each month we have a different guest speaker, including national speakers on topics useful to  real estate investors. The formal presentation is followed by a question and answer session. In addition to free admission to our monthly meetings, joining REIA has many benefits for real estate investors from novice to pro.  Visit our membership page here for more details about the benefits of membership. Non-Members are welcome at the monthly meetings.  The monthly seminars are free for members and $20.00 for non-members.  Add REIA's Home page to your favorites  _________________________________   Speaker and Topic Schedule If you aren't attending the monthly REIA meeting, look at what you are missing!        January 2009   David E. Nykanen, Esq. - Strategies for Property Tax Assessment Appeals December 2008   Steve Dillon - How to Successfully Negotiate with Loss Mitigation Departments. November 2008   Lender Panel - This will include many diverse options for today's financing issues. October 2008   Foreclosure Realtors Panel - Dave Kashat  - Keller Williams, Wendy Nagle— REO Resources, Inc., Rachel Burnside—Brice Winthrop & Associates, Tom Epperson - Keller Williams, Marshall Mandell– ReMax Classic September 2008    Greg Cesar - Marketing with classified ads.  August 2008    Jeff Bennett - Mobile Home Investing, How to build a cash flow machine.   July 2008   Doug Smith, Robert Donohue, Ronald Campbell, Annette Knowles, Kristi Trevarrow, Sandy McDonald - Oakland County Main Street Initiative.  June 2008    Robert M. Meisner, Esq. - What every investor should know about condominiums. May 2008   Matt Bezanson - owner of Sherlock Homes Inspections, will dispel the myths surrounding Mold in home inspections and real estate transactions.  April 2008   Terry Hale and Jason Gilbert - Commercial Properties: Learn how to invest profitably in commercial properties.  March 2008   Than Merrill - Star of A&E's "Flip This House" will share his secrets on how he sells 8-12 rehabbed homes a month!  February 2008   Randolph T. Barker, Esq. & Michele Weingust, E.A. - Your Game Plan: Covering the legal and tax issues unique to real estate investing. January 2008   David E. Nykanen, Esq. - Strategies for Property Tax Assessment Appeals Request a copy of the presentation here  December 2007   Stephen Luigi Piazza - The Future of the Mortgage Industry  November 2007   Knights of the Round Table - 8 local experts discussing Finding Properties, Financing, Wholesaling, Tenant Selection and Management, Building Management, Remodeling, Rehabbing, Marketing Property, Single vs. Multi-Family Strategies  October 2007   Steve Dillon and Curtis Brooks - Secrets of the Short Sale  September 2007   Break the IRS without Breaking a Sweat or Breaking the Law - Advanced Real Estate Practices of the Wealthy  August 2007   Mark Klee and Caryn McKinney - Turning Bankruptcies Into Gold July 2007   Dr. John Hayes - Why Real Estate Investors Fail...and How You Can Succeed June 2007   Insurance Issues - How insurance issues affect profitable real estate investments. May 2007   Robyn Thompson - Rehabbing April 2007   Local Expert - A Primer on Michigan Landlord-Tenant Law: The Eviction Process & Security Deposit Act. March 2007   Credit Issues And Bank Qualifying Demystified - Expert Panel February 2007   Save Money Using Your Accountant As An Investment Advisor - James Mathews, Bob Wagner, Mark Rottermond, Gary Schwarcz - Download handouts from this seminar here.    January 2007   Expert Panel - Should Investors Have A Real Estate License?   December 2006   Dorothy Reisman - Staging Homes for Profits November 2006   Knights of the Round Table - Break Out Sessions with Local Experts on a Variety of Topics -Download handouts from this seminar here. October 2006   Dave Kashat,  Tricia Raymond, Samer Salami, Marshall Mandell - Foreclosures September 2006   Tom Nardone - Finding Deals No One Else Can August 2006   W. Douglas Schellig - Commercial Apartment Investing July 2006   Justin Ryan - Pre-Construction Investing June 2006   Sandra Philpot Burke - Michigan Public Service Commission and Your Rights as an Investor May 2006   Robert Gross - Asset Protection

PROPERTY TAX APPEALS It's that time again.  Visit http://www.michigan.gov/taxtrib for the Michigan Tax Tribunal.   Detroit Invester Sub Group Do you invest in Detroit, or are you considering it?  Then this group is for you!  Network and learn with other Detroit City investors.  Contact Board Member Dave Gaspard for more information at 248-563-5018.   ADD REIA OF OAKLAND'S WEBSITE TO YOUR FAVORITES Add REIA's Home page to your favorites   REIA OF OAKLAND MEETING LOCATION   Click here for details.   amazon.com DONATES TO REIA OF OAKLAND!   As you know, REIA of Oakland is a non-profit educational organization, and we always look for ways to offer better member benefits and keep member dues as low as possible.  In this effort, amazon.com is donating 4% of everything purchased through our website to REIA of Oakland to help fund member programs.  To start shopping, click here.   DETROIT NOW REQUIRES A DUMPSTER AT EVICTIONS   Detroit City Council continues its assault against Detroit's low income citizens by reducing the supply of affordable rental properties.  Affordable housing landlords are being forced to flee the city because of spiraling costs and spurious fees.  Read about the new ordinance that requires landlords to foot the bill for dumpsters at all evictions here.    NETWORK WITH FELLOW INVESTORS   The doors open at 6:00pm for informal networking and the "Early Bird Q&A" hosted by Barb Drake and Len Bale.  Don't miss out!     REIA of Oakland is NON-PROFIT!   REIA of Oakland is run by unpaid volunteers.  Our only goal is to help members maximize their profits from real estate investments.  Before you join any real estate investment group, find out if they are FOR PROFIT!  It's worth asking, because if they are FOR PROFIT, their goal is to make money OFF of you, not FOR you!     PASSWORD NOTICE   A Password is now required to view the Newsletter Archive or download most forms.  The Password will change monthly and for REIA members will be included in the REIA Monthly Email Update.  If you are not receiving our monthly email updates, please sign up here.     NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION   Join us for our Saturday morning Eye Opener and New Member Orientation.  All REIA of Oakland members, new and old, are invited to attend.  Click here for details about the REIA of Oakland Saturday Morning Eye Opener and New Member Orientation.    NEW LOCATION FOR PONTIAC SUBGROUP MEETING    Come to our Pontiac group REIA meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00p.m.  Dinner is at 6:00pm.  Kerby's Koney Island, 43061 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, just North of Square Lake Rd.  Pontiac subgroup location map.

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