MREIA

Past Events

Past Events

Below is a list of our events with local and national speakers and the topics discussed.

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November 2018 

Holiday Party Buffet & Networking Mixer

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October 2018

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September 2018

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August 2018

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July 2018

Dave Corsi: The Foreclosure Process, Part 2

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June 2018

Dave Corsi: The Foreclosure Process, Part 1

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May 2018

Harry Friedland: Acquiring Properties through Tax Sales in the United States

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April 2018 Workshop

Dave Corsi: Mastering Real Estate Financing Workshop

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April 2018
Realtor Chuck Martini: What Realtors Expect from Investors 

March 2018
Sam Fisher, CPA: How the New Tax Laws Will Affect Real Estate Investors 

February 2018
13th Annual Legal Eagle Night: A panel of three attorneys, each specializing in a different aspect of Real Estate Law: 
Derek Reed, Esq.: Landlord-Tenant Issues and NJ Real Estate Law
Harry Frieland, Esq.: Entities Contracts, Foreclosures
Paul Gauer, Esq.: Closing title and Estates 

January 2018
Annual Roundtable Discussions: 
Brian Mann: Strategies for the New Tax Code
Dave Corsi: Will 2018 See a Real Estate Bubble?
Frank Vitale: Designing, Planning and Achieving Success 

December 2017
Annual Holiday Networking Mixer: The Holiday Networking Mixer was cancelled. 

November 2017
Michael Mirne, Esq.: Should Your Real Estate Taxes be Challenged? 

October 2017
Dave Corsi and Frank Vitale: 5th Annual Halloween Panel: Finding Scary, Good Deals 

September 2017
Kevin Clark: Unraveling the Mysteries of Hard Money Loans
Micah Curtis: How to Repair and Improve Your Credit 

August 2017
Dave Corsi: The Wonderful and Profitable World of Options 

July 2017
Steven Loeb, Esq.: Selecting the Best Estate Planning Strategies 

June 2017
Derek Reed, Esq.: C.Y.A. (Cover Your Assets) When Qualifying New Tenants 

May 2017
Harry Friedland: Isn't it Time that YOU Become Knowledgeable about Land Trusts? 

April 2017
Scott Gillinder and Jeff Hall: Insurance…Your First Line of Defense! 

March 2017
Frank Vitale: Take Advantage of Section 8 Income 

February 2017
12th Annual Legal Eagle Night: A panel of three attorneys, each specializing in a different aspect of Real Estate Law
Derek Reed, Esq.: Landlord-Tenant Issues and NJ Real Estate Law
Harry Frieland, Esq.: Entities, Contracts, Foreclosures
Paul Gauer, Esq.: Closing title and Estates 

January 2017
Annual Roundtable Discussions: 
Dave Corsi: Distress Sales in New Jersey
Brian Mann: Strategies for the New Year and Beyond
Dan Schwartz: Find, Flip, Fix, Hold or Wholesale? 

December 2016
24th Holiday Network Mixer: People meeting people and a delicious buffet! 

November 2016
Derek Reed, Esq.: Fair Housing and NJ Law Against Discrimination: What You Must Know If You Rent Property 

October 2016
Trick or Treat Time: 4th Annual Halloween Panel: Brian Mann, Frank Vitale, Dan Schwartz 

September 2016
Brian Mann: Crunching the Numbers: How to Plan a Rehab 

August 2016
Bob Mazzola: Modular Homes as an Investment 

July 2016
Robert Kyiosaki: The Cash Flow Game 

June 2016
Brian Mann and Dan Schwartz: Creative Financing in 2017 

May 2016
National Speaker Alan Cowgill: Private Lending Using Family, Friends and Associates 

April 2016
Harry Frieland, Esq.: The Nuts and Bolts of Tax Sales and Tax Foreclosures 

March 2016
Dan Howell: Rehabbing Properties: Permits 

February 2016
11th Annual Legal Eagle Night: A panel of two attorneys, each specializing in a different aspect of Real Estate Law
Paul Gauer, Esq.: Closing Title and Estates
Steven Landis, Esq.: Landlord-Tenant Issues and NJ Real Estate Law 

January 2016
Annual Roundtable Discussions: 
Dan Schwartz: The Pros and Cons of Lease/Options
Dave Corsi: Foreclosures in 2016
Nick Zampetti: Rehab Tips and Tricks 

December 2015
Annual Holiday Party-Lots of tasty food, networking and wonderful people! : 

November 2015
Derek Reed, Esq.: How to Get Rid of Bad Tenants 

October 2015
3rd Annual Halloween Panel: Frank Barillari, Dave Corsi, Brian Mann, Dan Schwartz
What Would I do Differently if I Knew Then What I Know Now; Halloween Horror Stories! : 

September 2015
National SpeakerMike Butler: Secret Key to Negotiation Mastery
Saturday, September 26, 2015
Mike Butler workshop:
 LIVE Negotiation Workshop : 

August 2015
Frank Barillari and Nick Zampetti: This Olde Home (rehab video and commentary) 

July 2015
Kevin Clarke, Mark Kapsky, Michael Martone: What YOU Need to Know about Investor Financing! 

June 2015
Dave Corsi: Investing in Foreclosures 

May 2015
Harry Frieland, Esq.: How to Protect Your Real Estate Entities 

April 2015
National Speaker Vena Jones-Cox: How to Wholesale Properties
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Vena Jones-Cox Workshop
Advanced Wholesaling & Marketing Concepts to Make You More Money : 

March 2015
Steven Loeb, Esq.: Estate Planning Strategies 

February 2015
10th Annual Legal Eagle Night: A panel of four attorneys, each specializing in a different aspect of real estate law
*Derek Reed, Esq.: Landlord-Tenant Issues and NJ Real Estate Law 
*Harry Frieland, Esq.: Contract Clauses, Tax Sales, Foreclosures
*John Wise, Esq.: Buying Properties whose Owners are in Bankruptcy
*Paul Gauer, Esq.: Closings, Title and Estates 

January 2015
Annual Roundtable Discussions: 
Brian Mann: How to Work with Realtors
Dan Schwartz: Getting Started in Real Estate
Dave Corsi: Creative Financing Techniques 

December 2014
Annual Holiday Party: Once again, lots of fun, networking, good food and great company! : 

November 2014
Dave Corsi: What YOU Need to Know About Foreclosure Investing 

October 2014
2nd Annual Halloween Panel: 
Frank Barillari, Dave Corsi, Brian Mann, Dan Schwartz
Real Life Experiences Discussed to Help Avoid Problems with Underground Oil Tanks, Termites or Unexpected Lawsuits : 

September 2014
Jeffrey Taylor ("Mr. Landlord"): Improving Your Properties Cash Flow! 

August 2014
Felice Londa, Esq.: How Not to Botch a Good Property Deal! 

July 2014
Marc Abramson, Scott Linde, David Oknin: Don’t Lose Money Because of a Bad Home Inspection 

June 2014
Jeff Schnepper, Esq., CPA: Tax Techniques the IRS Doesn’t Want You To Know About 

May 2014
Robyn Thompson Saturday Seminar: Turning Houses That Need Renovations into Fast Cash in today's Fast Paced Market! 

May 2014
Robyn Thompson: Renovating Houses for Massive Profits 

April 2014
Panel: Dave Corsi, Murray Kane, Brian Mann, Nick Zampetti: What Real Estate Investments Should I Make? 

March 2014
Harry Frieland, Esq.: Pros and Cons for Investing in Today’s Real Estate Market 

February 2014
9th Annual Legal Eagle Night: 
A panel of three attorneys, each specializing in a different aspect of real estate law
*Harry Frieland, Esq.: Contract Clauses, Tax Sales, Foreclosures
*Paul Gauer, Esq.: Closing, Title and Estates
*John Wise, Esq.: Buying Properties whose Owners are in Bankruptcy 

January 2014
Annual Roundtable Discussions: 
*Brian Mann: Rehab Tips and Tricks
*Dan Schwartz: Creating a Lease/Option
*Dave Corsi: Creative Financing Techniques
*Nick Zampetti: Pros and Cons of Section 8 Housing 

December 2013
Annual Holiday Party: Fun, delicious food and lots of networking.
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November 2013
Dave Corsi: The Wonderful (and Profitable) World of Real Estate Options 

October 2013
The Halloween Panel: Frank Barillari, Dave Corsi, Brian Mann, Dan Schwartz and Nick Zampetti: Halloween Real Estate Horror Stories…and Solutions 

September 2013
Dave Lindahl: Discover Proven Systems for Creating Wealth through Real Estate 

August 2013
Dan Howell, Bogota Building Department: Rehabbing Properties: Permits 

July 2013
Robert Napolitano: Supplementing Your Real Estate Investing with Mortgage Notes 

June 2013
Andrew Cordle: Quit Your Job in One Year and Retire in Five Years 

May 2013
Harry Frieland, Esq.: Acquiring Real Estate at a Tax or Sheriff Sale. 

April 2013
Don Derosa - National Speaker: The New “Subject-To” Strategies That Work in Today’s Real Estate Market
Saturday April 27, 2013
Don Derosa Hosted Seminar
  “Making a Fortune Buying Houses with No Money and No Credit” 

March 2013
8th Annual Legal Eagle Night
A panel of Three Attorneys, each specializing in a different aspect of real estate: 
* Stephen Flatow-Title Insurance and Real Estate Transactions
* Derek Reed, Esq.: Landlord-Tenant Issues and NJ Real Estate Law
* John F. Wise, Esq: Buying Properties whose Owners are in Bankruptcy 

February 2013
Michael Mirne, Esq.: Tax Appeals: Should Your Real Estate Taxes Be Challenged? 

January 2013
Annual Roundtable Discussions: 
* Brian Mann: Rehab Tips and Tricks
* Dan Schwartz: Doing Your First Deal
* Dave Corsi: Creative Financing 

December 2012
Annual Holiday Party: Great time for All. A lot of Fun and Networking 

November 2012
Harry Frieland, Esq.: Are Your Assets At Risk? 

October 2012
Alan Cowgill: Private Lending Using Family, Friends and Associates 

September 2012
John Wise, Esq.: Opportunities to Buy Properties in Bankruptcy. 

August 2012
Derek Reed, Esq.: Bad Tenants: YOU Put Them In; YOU Get Them out! 

July 2012
Derek Reed, Esq.: C.Y.A. (cover your A..) When Qualifying New Tenants 

June 2012
John Schaub: Building Wealth: One House at a time (Exclusive Northeast Appearance)
Saturday, June 23 All Day Seminar: Negotiating Secrets of a Professional Buyer 

May 2012
Paul Linaris and Scott Linde: What You Need to Know About Home Inspections and Pest Control 

April 2012
Marc Halpern: One House at a Time: A Get Real Action Plan for Part-Time Investors 

March 2012
Josh Elkes, Esq.: Short Sales-“Agent Friendly” in 2012! 

February 2012
7th Annual Legal Eagle Night
A panel of four attorneys, each specializing in a different aspect of real estate: 
Stephen Flatow-Title Insurance and Real Estate Transactions
Harry Frieland-Contract Clauses, Tax Sales, Foreclosures
Derek Reed-Landlord/Tenant Issues; NJ Real Estate Law
John Wise-Owners who are in Bankruptcy 

January 2012
Annual Roundtable Discussions: 
Frank Barillari: Moving Up To Commercial Real Estate
Dave Corsi: Buying/Selling Home Using Creative Financing
Dan Schwartz: Doing Your First Deal 

December 2011
** No General Meeting in December **: Annual Holiday Party.
Click Here to view the Photos 

November 2011
Paul Kamke, CPA: Keeping Uncle Sam Out Of Your Pocket! 

October 2011
Stephen Flatow, Esq.: What Every Investor Should Know About Title Insurance 

September 2011
Pete Fortunato: Creative Moneymaking Techniques
Saturday, September 24 Seminar: “Use What You Have, to Get What You Need, to Get What You Want” 

August 2011
Dave Corsi: “Making Money Using Real Estate Notes and Mortgages” 

July 2011
John Wise, Esq.: Profitability In Today’s Distressed Real Estate Market 

June 2011
Danny Wood: Strategies to Become a Master Negotiator 

May 2011
Harry Frieland, Esq.: Should I Keep My Name Out Of Public Records? (Setting Up Entities) 

April 2011
Derek D. Reed, Esq.: "Stay Out of Trouble" Landlording 

March 2011
Duncan Wierman: Introduction To Internet Marketing Strategies
Saturday, March 26 Seminar: Internet Strategies For Real Estate Investing 

February 2011
Sixth Annual Legal Eagle Night-Q & A Meeting: Our Panel of Attorneys: Derek D. Reed, Esq. Harry Frieland, Esq. John Wise, Esq. 

January 2011
Annual Roundtable Discussions: Dan Schwartz: How to Find and Negotiate Your First Deal, Dave Corsi: Buying/Selling Real Estate Using Creative Financing, Nick Zampetti: Tenant Evictions and Small Claims Recovery 

December 2010
** No General Meeting in December **
Annual Holiday Party. Very Good Turnout 

November 2010
National Speaker Dyches Boddiford: Saturday Workshop: Creative Financing Techniques 

November 2010
National Speaker Dyches Boddiford: Partnering For Profits 

October 2010
Panel: Frank Barillari, Brian Mann, Dan Schwartz, Nick Zampetti: How To Improve or Save a Deal;
   New Government Regulations 

September 2010
National Speakers Curtis Brooks & Larry Harbolt: Seller Financing 

August 2010
Grace Bertone, Esq. & Melissa Sgambati, Esq.: Estate Planning 

July 2010
Steve Moran of Entrust: Self-Directed IRA 101 

June 2010
Robyn Thompson: Buy-Rehab-Find Qualified Buyers
Saturday June 26th Seminar: How to put $20,000 in the Bank Every Month 

May 2010
Josh Elkes, Esq.: How To Properly Do A Short Sale 

April 2010
National Speakers Caryn McKinney and Mark Klee: Turning Bankruptcies Into Gold!
Saturday, April 24th Workshop: Hidden Profits In Bankruptcies 

March 2010
Michael Mirne, Esq.: Tax Appeals: Should Your Real Estate Taxes Be Challenged? 

February 2010
Derek Reed, Esq. and Steven Cea, Esq.: Saturday, February 20th Landlord-Tenant "Boot Camp" 

February 2010
Fifth Annual Legal Eagle Night-Question and Answer Meeting
Our Panel of Attorneys:

• Derek Reed, Esq.

• Anne Studholme, Esq.

• John Wise, Esq. 
  
  January 2010
  Larry Barth: Credits/Grants for Converting to Solar Energy
  & Annual Roundtable Discussions: 

• Frank Barillari: Moving Up to Commercial Properties

• Dave Corsi: Buying Properties Using Creative Financing

• Dan Schwartz: Lease/Options: Pros and Cons for Sellers and Buyers

• Nick Zampetti: Rehabbing in Today's Changing Market 
  
  December 2009
  ** No General Meeting in December **
  Annual Holiday Party. Very Good Turnout - See The Photo Gallery 
  
  November 2009
  Albert Aiello, CPA, MST: Asset Protection & Reducing Your Taxes 
  
  October 2009
  Stephen Cea and Derek Reed, Esq.: NJ Eviction Process; Legal Reasons to Evict; Small Claims Court 
  
  September 2009
  TV’s Flip This House Paul Esajian: All-day seminar presented by Paul on Saturday, September 26. 
  
  September 2009
  TV’s Flip This House Paul Esajian: Marketing and Wholesaling. 
  
  August 2009
  John Wise, Esq.: Buying Properties That Are in Bankruptcy 
  
  July 2009
  Ernie Riddle: Changing a Lock in 3 Seconds!
  Free R.E. Books Distributed to Members: New Discounts from FedEx, Home Depot, and RotoRooter. 
  
  June 2009
  Panel: Frank Barillari, Dave Corsi, Brian Mann, Dan Schwartz, Nick Zampetti: Let's Make A Deal-Q & A from attendees 
  
  May 2009
  Harry Frieland, ESQ.: The Nuts and Bolts of Tax Sales and Tax Foreclosures 
  
  April 2009
  Saturday/Sunday Seminar: Frank Barillari: A Tour Through The Maze of Real Estate Investing 
  
  April 2009
  Patrick Best and Anthony Greco: Insurance Protection 
  
  March 2009
  Special Needs Housing: Nick Sidoti 
  
  February 2009
  Fourth Annual Legal Night - Question and Answer Meeting: 
  Panel of Attorneys:

• Harry Frieland

• Henry Kent-Smith

• Joe Rotolo

• John Wise 
  
  January 2009
  Annual Roundtable Discussions: 

• Frank Barillari: Moving Up from Residential to Commercial Properties

• Dave Corsi: Buying Properties Using Creative Financing

• Brian Mann: Rehabbing in Today’s Changing Market

• Dan Schwartz: Property Management 
  
  December 2008
  Annual Holiday Party: Excellent Attendance - Lots of Networking! 
  
  November 2008
  Harry Frieland, Esq.: Safe Investments in Today's Volatile R.E. Market 
  
  October 2008
  Panel: Frank Barillari, Dave Corsi, Brian Mann, Dan Schwartz, Nick Zampetti: Halloween Houses Of Horror! 
  
  September 2008
  Paul Kamke, CPA: Keeping Uncle Sam Out Of Your Pocket 
  
  August 2008
  Bob Connell, Ramsey, NJ Construction Official: "What You Need To Know About Permits and Building Codes" 
  
  July 2008
  Jaime Rasculiwecz: Self-Directed IRAs and Other Retirement Assets 
  
  June 2008
  Saturday Seminar: Dyches Boddiford: Seller Carryback Financing and Land Trusts 
  
  June 2008
  Panel: Frank Barillari, Dave Corsi, Dan Schwartz: Introduction to Seller Financing
     and Q & A Discussions 
  
  May 2008
  Panel of Lenders: Investor Loans Available Today 
  
  April 2008
  Panel of Real Estate Agents: Chuck Martini, Jack Pedersen, Dan Shiver: Buying R.E. in Today’s Changing Market 
  
  March 2008
  Saturday Seminar: Peter Fortunato, Millionaire Maker: Additional Money-Making Techniques 
  
  March 2008
  Peter Fortunato: Creative Money-Making Techniques 
  
  February 2008
  11th Annual National REIA Investor Cruise: Speakers: Nathan Big, Louis Brown, Alan Brymer, Don DeRosa, Jason Gilbert & Terry Halz, Wayne Kirk, Dave Lindahl, Quincy Long, Mike Morrongiello, Joe Orbendorfer, Tony Reaves, Robert Shemin, Nick Sidoti, Robyn Thompson, Bill Twyford, Scott Whaley, Duncan Wierman, Walter Wofford and others. 
  
  February 2008
  Saturday Seminar: Dave Lindahl:  Buying and Holding Multi-Family Units 
  
  February 2008
  Third Annual Legal Eagle Night: Panel of Attorneys: Harry Frieland, Jesse Nash, Stuart Lieberman, Timothy McKeown, Anne Studholme:  Question and Answer Meeting 
  
  January 2008
  Dave Lindahl: Buying and Holding Multi-Family Units 
  
  December 2007
  Annual Holiday Party: Excellent Turnout! See Photo Gallery for many pictures 
  
  November 2007
  Paul Kamke: Minimizing Taxes & Recent Tax Law Changes 
  
  October 2007
  Frank Barillari: Foreclosures In New Jersey 
  
  September 2007
  Roundtable Discussions: Foreclosures, Fix and Flip, Landlording, Section 8 Housing 
  
  August 2007
  Panel: MREIA Vendor Lenders: Credit and Loan Products 
  
  July 2007
  David Corsi: Structuring Deals In A Changing Market 
  
  July 2007
  David Corsi: Follow-up All Day Saturday Seminar 
  
  June 2007
  Stuart J. Lieberman, Esq.: Buyers Beware! Environmental Concerns 
  
  May 2007
  Panel: Frank Barillari, Brian Mann, Dan Schwartz, Michael Zampetti: Rehab For Investors! 
  
  April 2007
  Mike Butler: Cash Flow and Management Recordkeeping System 
  
  March 2007
  Harry Frieland, Esq.: Profiting from Tax Sales and Tax Foreclosures 
  
  February 2007
  10th National REIA Investor Cruise to the Caribbean on the Carnival Valor.: Speakers: Mike Butler, Alan Cowgill, Larry Goins, John Hyre, Vena Jones-Cox, T. J. Marrs, Lee Phillips, Wells. 
  
  February 2007
  Annual Roundtable Discussions: Frank Barillari: Selling Houses Quickly, David Corsi: Finding Private Money, Tony Gallopo: Marketing Yourself to Find Deals, Larry Lane: When Should an Architect be Hired, Dan Schwartz: Buying Properties Subject to Existing Loans, Michael Zampetti: Dealing with Contractors 
  
  January 2007
  2nd Annual Legal Eagle Night: Panel of attorneys: Stephen Cea, Harry Frieland, Norman Praet, Ann Studholme and John Wiseman 
  
  November 2006
  Paul Kamke, C.P.A.: Tax Tips 
  
  October 2006
  Scott Britton: Making Mega-Bucks Through Short Sales 
  
  September 2006
  Saturday Seminar with Bruce Bloch: Negotiating Workshop 
  
  September 2006
  Bruce Bloch, Esq.: The Art of Negotiating 
  
  August 2006
  Janice Conti and Dave Corsi: Insurance: The First Line of Defense! 
  
  July 2006
  John Schaub: Special Saturday Seminar - Making Big on Little Deals 
  
  July 2006
  Pete Youngs: How To Be Your Own General Contractor 
  
  June 2006
  Nick Sidoti: Sharing His Cash Flow Secrets 
  
  May 2006
  Anne Studholme, Esq.: "It’s MY property! Why can’t I do what I want with it?" 
  
  April 2006
  Vena Jones-Cox: How to Profit from the Exploding Foreclosure Market 
  
  March 2006
  Peter Fortunato: How to Structure Creative Transactions 
  
  February 2006
  Rich Vaill: 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges 
  
  February 2006
  February 11-18 2006: 9th Annual National REIA Cruise to Key West, Belize and Cozumel 
  
  January 2006
  Frank Barillari: Saturday Seminar Follow-up to Foreclosures in NJ 
  
  January 2006
  Dave Corsi and Frank Barillari: The Foreclosure Process in New Jersey 
  
  November 2005
  Legal Eagle Night: Panel of Attorneys: Harry Frieland, Esq., Norman Praet, Esq., Stephen Cea, Esq. 
  
  October 2005
  Reggie Brooks: Finding Abandoned Properties 
  
  September 2005
  Mike Butler: Part-time Real Estate Investing; Recordkeeping Systems (Saturday seminar) 
  
  September 2005
  Jay Long: Dealmaking Techniques (Saturday seminar) 
  
  September 2005
  Dyches Boddiford: Entity Structuring for Asset Protection 
  
  August 2005
  Alfred D. Santoro, Jr.: Title Insurance 
  
  July 2005
  Annual Roundtable Discussions: Frank Barillari, Chuck Martini, Dan Schwartz, Nick Zampetti 
  
  June 2005
  Jaime Raskulinecz: Self-Directed Investments in Retirement Plans 
  
  May 2005
  Anne Studholme, Esq.: Zoning 101 
  
  April 2005
  Legendary Jack Miller: Finding Properties to Fix, Flip or Rent
  Dave Corsi and Frank Barillari: The Nuts and Bolts of Foreclosures in New Jersey 
  
  March 2005
  Robyn Thompson: Finding, Rehabbing, Selling Houses (Saturday all day seminar) Robyn Thompson "The Rehab Queen" 
  
  February 2005
  Joseph Politi: Property Tax Assessment and Challenge 
  
  February 2005
  February 9-17 2005: 8th Annual National REIA Cruise on the Carnival Legend to St. Maarten, Barbados and Martinique. 
  
  January 2005
  Frank Barillari: Advanced Foreclosure Strategies (Saturday all day seminar)
  Frank Barillari: Foreclosure Strategies 
  
  November 2004
  Michael Zampetti: Succeeding in Real Estate 
  
  November 2004
  Michael Zampetti: How to Succeed in Real Estate by Really Trying (weekend seminar) 
  
  October 2004
  Norman D. Praet, Esq.: Landlord/Tenant Relations
  What Every Landlord Needs to Know! 
  
  September 2004
  Anita Siegel: Esq. Estate Planning 101 
  
  August 2004
  David Corsi: Options...Controlling without Owning 
  
  July 2004
  Roundtable Discussions: Toxic Mold; Getting Started in R.E.; Commercial R.E.; Landlording 
  
  June 2004
  Frank Barillari and Dan Schwartz: The Art of Negotiating 
  
  May 2004
  Dan Schwartz: Federal Fair Housing Laws & Lawsuits; Real Estate Agent Panel
  Finding and Working with A Good Real Estate Agent 
  
  April 2004
  Nick and Mike Zampetti: Rehabbing the Rehab 
  
  March 2004
  Peter Fortunato: Negotiating Creative Deals (Saturday Seminar) 
  
  March 2004
  Peter Fortunato: Capitalism and Freedom 
  
  February 2004
  7th National REIA Investor Cruise to the Caribbean on the Carnival Legend: Speakers: David Bale, Donna Bauer, Louis Brown, Chris Christie, Charlie & Randy France, Steve KollarPat Tarr, Bill and Dwan Twyford/ Sharon Restopo, Luther Ragsdale, Dave Worley, Barney Zick. 
  
  February 2004
  Speakers representing 6 Lenders: Long Term Loans 
  
  January 2004
  A.J. Funaro (Brookview Financial): Rehab Loans (short term) 
  
  November 2003
  Dwan and Bill Twyford: Short Sales, Closing a Deal (Saturday Seminar) 
  
  November 2003
  Dwan Bent-Twyford: Short Sales/Pre-foreclosures 
  
  October 2003
  Harry Frieland, Esq.: Tax Sale Certificates; Tax Foreclosures 
  
  September 2003
  Vena Jone-Cox: Real Estate 101; Wholesaling 
  
  August 2003
  Harry Frieland, Esq.: Bankruptcy 
  
  July 2003
  Steve Waldman: 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges 
  
  July 2003
  National REIA Summer Cruise to St. John and Halifax on the Carnival Victory: Speakers: Steve Kollar, Nick Sidoti, Walter Taggart, Pat Tarr 
  
  June 2003
  Jack Miller: Buying, Financing, Negotiating 
  
  April 2003
  Robert Shemin: Finding Real Estate Deals 
  
  March 2003
  Ron Opher, Esq., Ruben Deguilo, Constable: Landlording, Parts II and III 
  
  February 2003
  6th National REIA Investor Cruise to Central America on the Carnival Spirit: Speaker: Vincent Roazzi 
  
  January 2003
  Don Beck: Landlording, Part I 
  
  November 2002
  Frank Barillari, Dave Corsi, Nick Zampetti: Foreclosures-Panel Discussion 
  
  October 2002
  Dan Howell, Rick Marshall (Bogota Bldg Dept): Permits for rehabs 
  
  September 2002
  Frank Barillari, Dave Corsi: Foreclosure: The Nuts and Bolts 
  
  August 2002
  Harry Frieland, Esq.: Foreclosure: The Legal Process in New Jersey 
  
  July 2002
  Craig Jones, James Norton: Title Agent or Lawyer? 
  
  June 2002
  Frank Barillari, Bill Gilliland, Dan Schwartz, Nick Zampetti: Home Inspections: Environmental Concerns 
  
  May 2002
  Mike Kuhn: Home Inspections from an Investor’s Viewpoint 
  
  April 2002
  David Corsi: Creative Financing Techniques; the Financial Calculator 
  
  March 2002
  Nick Sidoti: Increasing Rental Cash Flow 
  
  February 2002
  A.J. Funaro, Brookview Financial: Rehab Loans (short term) 
  
  January 2002
  5th National REIA Investor Cruise to the Caribbean on the Carnival Victory: Speaker: Jimmy Napier 
  
  January 2002
  Frank Barillari, Dan Schwartz, Paul Lionetti: Finding Great Investment Pptys 
  
  November 2001
  Frank Barillari, Dan Schwartz, Nick Zampetti: Taking Title/Land Trusts 
  
  October 2001
  Dan Schwartz: Pacific 231 (film excerpts) Landlord Mistakes 
  
  September 2001
  David Muskant: Motivation 
  
  June 2001
  Derek Eisenberg: Appraisals.
  Albert Aiello, C.P.A.: Tax Strategies
  John Ulmer: Finding Motivated Sellers; Finding Private Financing. (Saturday seminar) 
  
  April 2001
  Frank Greco/Frank Barillari: Commercial Property 
  
  March 2001
  Frank Greco: Remodeling/Rehab 
  
  February 2001
  Joseph Politi: Tax Appeals 
  
  February 2001
  4th National REIA Investor Cruise to the Mexican Riviera on the Carnival Elation: Speaker: Lee Phillips 
  
  January 2001
  David McConoughey: Real Estate 101 
  
  November 2000
  Nick Zampetti: Buying from the VA and HUD 
  
  October 2000
  Jim Eliff: Financial Planning 
  
  September 2000
  Wendy Patton: Lease Options 
  
  August 2000
  Judy East: 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges 
  
  June 2000
  Emmanuel De Valle: Financing Programs 
  
  May 2000
  Harry Frieland, Esq.: Partnerships: the Good, the Bad, the Ugly 
  
  April 2000
  AMS Ties: Skip Tracing of Tenants 
  
  March 2000
  Nick Zampetti: Negotiating 
  
  February 2000
  Repeat of October 1996 meeting topic 
  
  February 2000
  3rd National REIA Investor Cruise to the Caribbean on the Carnival Sensation: Speaker: Jack Miller 
  
  January 2000
  Dave Corsi/Dan Schwartz: Selling Strategies for the Investor 
  
  November 1999
  Hon. Leonard Horstein, Hudson Co. Judge: Landlord-Tenant Law 
  
  August 1999
  Walter Planer: Division Of Housing and Community Resources 
  
  June 1999
  Harry Frieland, Esq.: Clauses in a Contract of Sale 
  
  May 1999
  Al Butler: Investment Property Analysis 
  
  April 1999
  Cornelius Van Saun (AMS Ties): Tenant Screening 
  
  March 1999
  Jeffrey Taylor: Landlording 
  
  February 1999
  Ray Trolan: Financing Programs 
  
  January 1999
  Frank Barillari/Nick Zapetti: Repeat of October 1996 meeting topic 
  
  January 1999
  2nd National REIA Investor Cruise to the Caribbean on the Carnival Paradise: Speakers: Peter Fortunato, Michael Meeker, John Schaub 
  
  November 1998
  Leonard Liotta, C.P.A.: Taxes 
  
  November 1998
  Dan Schwartz: Guidelines for Buying and Managing Real Estate. (Sat. Seminar) 
  
  October 1998
  Frank Schiliro: Real Estate Insurance 
  
  September 1998
  Wright Thurston: How to Build a $9,000 a Month Positive Cash Flow 
  
  August 1998
  Mike Kuhn: Home Inspections 
  
  July 1998
  Craig Jones: Title Insurance 
  
  June 1998
  Dr. Albert Lowry: Negotiating with Sellers 
  
  January 1998
  Harry Frieland, Esq. and Dave Corsi: Five Part Series on the Foreclosure Process, including Tax Foreclosures 
  
  January 1998
  1st National REIA Investor Cruise to the Caribbean on the Carnival Sensation: Speakers: Ernie Kessler and Michael Warren 
  
  November 1997
  MREIA moved again, to the Kenilworth Inn, Kenilworth, NJ 
  
  November 1997
  Michael Coleman: Winning in Court, Insurance Claims, Improving Your Credit Profile (Saturday seminar) 
  
  October 1997
  Don Beck: 60 Landlording Ideas in 60 Minutes 
  
  September 1997
  Michael Coleman: How to build good credit and how to protect yourself from unscrupulous people 
  
  August 1997
  Roy Van Houten, Manager, Ocean Co. Court: Landlord-Tenant Act 
  
  July 1997
  One to be Selected: Tenancy Court; Modular Construction/ Tax Collection Judgments : 
  
  June 1997
  Property Management & Maintenance : 
  
  May 1997
  Dan Schwartz and Board Members: Landlording Paperwork: Doing It Right 
  
  April 1997
  Real Estate Investing Via Today's Technology and the Internet : 
  
  March 1997
  Union, NJ Tax Assessor: Property Tax Assessments 
  
  October 1996
  Frank Barillari/Nick Zampetti: This Olde Home. (videotape viewing of a home in need of rehab, with differences of opinion as to extent of renovations needed) 
  
  September 1996
  Dave Kernowski: Lead Paint Update 
  
  August 1996
  MREIA moved to the Holiday Inn, Clark, NJ for meetings 
  
  July 1996
  Jay DeBrow and Marvin Feller: REITS (Real Estate Investment Trusts) 
  
  June 1996
  Foreclosure 96 Secrets to Making Huge Profits in Foreclosures.(Sat.seminar) 
  
  April 1996
  John Mitros, K Martgage Corp.: 203K Financing for Investors 
  
  March 1996
  Claude Diamond: Lease Purchases; Controlling Properties with Options 
  
  January 1996
  Michael Warren: Huge Profits with Bad Paper and Senior Housing Cash Flow Magic 
  
  November 1995
  Joel Cassaway: Super Earnings 
  
  October 1995
  Paul Kamke, CPA: Taxes and Real Estate 
  
  July 1995
  Doug Vairo, CrediCare: Credit Counseling; Your Credit Report 
  
  January 1995
  Dan Cotter, Private Investigator: Screening Tenants and Skip Tracing 
  
  November l994
  Open House (Q & A) Meeting : 
  
  September 1993
  Harry Frieland, Esq.: Equity Sharing 
  
  August 1993
  Talking Deals! Deals! Deals! 
  
  July 1993
  Sean McCarthy: Ins & Outs of R. E. Investing 
  
  June 1993
  Joe and David Santosuosso: Title Insurance 
  
  November 1992
  The name of the newsletter was changed to the Metro 
  
  October 1992
  Jeffrey Taylor: Landlording. (Saturday seminar)
  Ron LeGrand: Real Estate Investing. (Sunday seminar) 
  
  October 1989
  Harry Frieland, Esq., Paul Kamke, C.P.A. and Dr. Albert Lowry: Panel; The unique panel was created for the purpose of answering legal, financial and investing questions. Over 600 members and guests attended and the room had to be opened up to accommodate the audience (the largest turnout in the club’s history) 
  
  August 1989
  Joel Cassaway: Buying and Selling Notes 
  
  July 1989
  Sgt. Good, Essex Co. Sheriff’s Dept: Drugs and Real Estate 
  
  April 1989
  Barney Zick: Real Estate Investing 
  
  January 1989
  Paul Kamke: Tax Law Revisions.
  Harry Frieland, Esq.: Equity Sharing 
  
  November 1988
  Marc Garrison: Time Management 
  
  October 1988
  Harry Frieland, Esq., Paul Kamke, C.P.A. and J.J. Spiess: Panel Discussion 
  
  September 1988
  Dottie Hoche: Win Within (motivational techniques).
  Henry Hoche: Analyze Before You Buy for Maximum Appreciation and Cash Flow.
  N.N.J.R.E.I.C. and R.A.N.D. clubs merge and meet as one club. The name of the new organization is The Metropolitan Real Estate and Investors Club. The October, 1988 newsletter is renamed the Investors Informer 
  
  July 1988
  Tim Taylor: Credit Power 
  
  May 1988
  Dr. Albert Lowry: Real Estate Investing 
  
  March 1988
  Joel Cassaway: The Paper Game; The Numbers Game 
  
  February 1988
  Barbara Kalb: Winning Strategies: Audit Avoidance, Audit Preparation, Audit Survival 
  
  January 1988
  Jeffrey Taylor: Landlording 
  
  November 1987
  Sonny Bloch: Real Estate Investing 
  
  June 1987
  Art Carmano, Jr.: Double or Nothing 
  
  February 1987
  John Stefanchik: Financing Techniques 
  
  January 1987
  Wright Thurston: Investment Strategies 
  
  November 1986
  Marc Garrison: Time Planning for the Real Estate Investor 
  
  September 1986
  Dr. Albert Lowry: How to Use Credit to Protect Wealth 
  
  April 1986
  Harry Frieland, Esq.: Protecting Yourself through Contracts.
  Carl Jenny: The Foreclosure Process 
  
  March 1986
  Steve Wayner: The Real Estate Legal Aspect 
  
  February 1986
  Barney Zick: The Impatient Investor.
  2nd Annual Atlantic City Real Estate Convention at Harrah’s Casino with 16 speakers 
  
  November 1985
  John Coe: Government Loans
  Harry Frieland, Esq.: Negotiating, Partnerships, Equity Sharing