What can I expect at REIA Meetings and Classes?
Networking that is second to none, education from well informed speakers, all typically in a "pitch-free" environment.
Are the meetings really educational or one long sales pitch?
No one wants an "educational" event to turn out to be a perpetual sales pitch, followed by the next meeting or "class" and yet another day of high pressure efforts, REIA included! Those types of meetings typically do little more than amass consumer debt and separate you from money that could better be used growing your business.
Let's keep it simple: you can generally leave your credit card at home when you come to REIA meetings, with the exception of Annual Dues and Event Fees, when applicable. Meeting costs are outlined on the Meetings & Classes page while Annual Dues related to different Membership types are outlined on the Membership Options and Military & Veteran pages of this website. Does that mean that we never have a speaker who offers a book? No, it doesn't. If you already have the book being offered (or another by the same speaker), you are also welcome to bring yours to the meeting for an autograph.
Can Guests attend a meeting free?
We are sorry but it is not REIA's policy to permit Guests to attend events free of charge. When you find "free" meetings they are typically anything but free with businesses vying for your business, courses and coaching being pitched and the like. REIA periodically offers "Bring a Friend Free" coupons to REIA Members or other money saving coupons but both are the exceptions rather than the norm.
I understand that REIA has some of the lowest Annual Dues in the country. How can REIA do that?
Easy! First, we practice what we preach and heavily negotiate with our meeting places and other suppliers to keep overhead costs low. Second, REIA is managed by volunteers. We simply do not have payroll, payroll taxes and other budget-busting costs that most associations pass onto their Membership through higher Membership Dues and a seemingly endless flow of "selling speakers". Pitch-free meetings work the best for REIA and the REIA Membership.
Which meetings are free to REIA Members?
Generally the only meetings REIA Members pay to attend are classes and the Wholesalers Round Table. Visit the Meetings & Classes page for additional information as well as the "Event Detail" on each Calendar page.
Does REIA offer benefits and savings to Members?
You bet! New REIA Member Benefits are added regularly, largely courtesy of an amazing assortment of REIA Business Members! See some of the REIA Member Benefits currently offered and take a look at the REIA Member Bonus for savings on your Annual Membership Dues!