Minnesota Real Estate Investors Association, Inc.

Minnesota Real Estate Investors Association, Inc.

MnREIA Membership has its Benefits!


Hear from a MnREIA Member's Experience Attending MnREIA Meetings

Yekaterina & Russell Harnois

My husband and I joined MnREIA in 2017 and I cannot think of a better place to be for any real estate investor ever since. Here is our story: 6 years ago, we attended one of the real estate meetings with some “guy from a TV show Flipping Houses and now in Minneapolis just for one day”.  We had a free dinner, got inspired with all the real estate investment ideas they were pitching us and got so excited that we ended up paying 39k for a lifetime membership and promises that they will guide us and support us on our way to become successful real estate investors as long as it takes. Yes, we are that “smart”.  After several months of their “guidance”, all it was were attempts to squeeze more money out of us for one-on-one trainings and other services, but no result. We were getting nowhere and were getting frustrated more and more.

 

Only one thing came out of it that was useful. JOIN LOCAL REI GROUPS, they said and so we did.

We joined all available real estate investing meetups in Minneapolis, and this is how we found MnREIA. Other Meetups cannot compare to MNREIA.  You are doing a fantastic job attracting people of all backgrounds useful for RE investors. We were able to find wholesalers and got our first deal right after the first MNREIA meeting we attended 2 years ago. MNREIA is where we found contractors, real estate agents that know how to work with investors, title, financial and tax services.  MNREIA is where we learned new RE investing strategies and met all our partners. In our first 2 years, we did several flips, found new rental properties, invested jointly with other investors, started to use our IRA money for RE investments and much more.  The best thing about MnREIA - EVERYTHING we ever needed for our ventures was ready for us and waiting either on MNREIA site or at MnREIA meeting. You have a gift of bringing talented enthusiastic people together. We were struggling before trying to find partners and deals, but not anymore.  I believe it when I hear that it is the biggest RE group in the USA and I feel lucky that it is here in Minneapolis. Joining MnREIA changed our lives. 6 years ago, we were sitting in a room full of people and thought it was big.

I remember sitting at an April MnREIA meeting years ago; as I looked around, I noticed it was at least twice as big than it used to be back in 2017 when we joined, and I realized how blessed we all are to have MnREIA here in Minneapolis. Now it's just grown even more. 

There are many real estate investor groups if you look on Meetup, but nothing comes even close to MnREIA! Since we joined MnREIA we started to make money and then more money, but most important we made new friends. Having MnREIA by our side made us more powerful and confident real estate investors than we ever thought we could be. So, I just wanted to say thank you for making it all happen and hope it will continue.

Mike, please look around at the next MnREIA meeting; you are changing lives of so many people for the better. We are very thankful for having you in our lives.

Sincerely yours,

Katia and Russell Harnois
Proud MnREIA Members since 2017


Our National REIA Sponsors:


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Member Access Details:
Home Depot Pro Xtra Program - Rebate Reminder

Please make sure your credits cards or other forms of payment are added or linked to your Home Depot Pro Xtra account to accumulate towards your rebates.

Go to National REIA Home Depot Pro
  • 1) NATIONAL REIA REBATE INCENTIVE PROGRAM FROM THE HOME DEPOT®

    NATIONAL REIA REBATE INCENTIVE PROGRAM FROM THE HOME DEPOT® is a biannual rebate of 2% of your net sales for your purchases at The Home Depot and Home Depot Tool Rental.

    1. Member Only Benefits: Join MnREIA
    2. Register the National REIA Agreement Code: Visible To Active Members
    3. Upgrade to the 20% Gold Paint Program Discount:
      • Once your PRO Xtra Account is succesfully Updated, Send an Email to Visible To Active Members to escalate your membership to the 20% Gold Paint Program discount.
      • Email Subject: Upgrade My PRO Xtra to the 20% Gold Paint Program
      • PRO Xtra #: Include your PRO Xtra account number in the email. Your PRO Xtra number should be your phone number.

    **Enrolled members must spend a minimum of $5,000 each 6 months (Jan-Jun & Jul-Dec) to be eligible. Your rebate will be issued biannually, within 60 days following the biannual rebate periods 6/30 and 12/31. All rebates issued that total up to $1,000 will be paid by a Home Depot gift card.

    January 2025 Rebate Update:

    **Starting January 1, 2025 enrolled members must spend a minimum of $12,500 each 6 months (Jan-Jun & Jul-Dec) to be eligible. Your rebate will be issued biannually, within 60 days following the biannual rebate periods 6/30 and 12/31. All rebates issued that total up to $1,000 will be paid by a Home Depot gift card.

  • 2) Paint Program

    The new National Paint Program for all National REIA Members is very simple. You will receive 20% off Interior and Exterior Paints and Primers including all of the Home Depot quality paints - Behr, Kilz, Glidden & Zinsser (1 gallon minimum purchase required)! All you have to do is key in the number you used to register in Pro XTRA at the checkout to take advantage of the savings.

    Other valuable benefits of the paint program include a PRO Paint Specialist in every store to help with your paint projects and free job site deliveries on all orders over 25 gallons.

  • 3) Cabinet Program

    Now, we have an exclusive cabinet program with discounts for National REIA members of up to 20%! This program offers faster delivery times and includes 3 door styles in 8 different finishes! The stores stock 31 cabinets and accessories per finish backed up with 74 additional products via special order, including bath cabinets. The cabinets come fully assembled and ready to install. Special order items ship in as little as 48 hours but no more than 2 weeks.

    NaREIA Home Depot Cabinets Program

    Kitchen designs with CAD drawings and quotes are typically returned to you from the design team within 48 hours after receiving your measurements and quote request. In addition to the great selection, quality and lead times, you can save 10% on all orders. This can be combined with bulk pricing saving members as much as 20%! Plus don't forget the 2% biannual rebate!

    How to Order:

    1. Visit our Home Depot Cabinet Program landing page at  Home Depot Cabinets For NaREIA
    2. Download the Hampton Bay Catalog and browse the cabinets and finishes available to select your cabinet style.
    3. Login - To Download the Download the DesignConnect Form and complete all information. NOTE: Your Member Number is your Pro Xtra registered phone number. E-mail or fax the completed form to the Design Team at the e-mail address/fax number listed on the form along with any supporting documents such as dimensions, drawings, etc. You may also contact them via the phone number listed with any questions.
    4. Complete the form for the coupon at the bottom of the Home Depot Cabinets For NaREIA page and click send. The coupon WILL be required to receive the 10% discount and is a one-time use coupon.

    NOTE: National REIA will mail the coupon so be sure to request it at the beginning of a project to ensure it arrives in time for purchase.

  • 4) Volume Pricing and the Pro Bid Room

    Volume Pricing and the Pro Bid Room:
    The National Real Estate Investors Association teamed up with The Home Depot to offer all of its members a Material Purchase Rebate Incentive Program (see below for more details). This program is available to all members and offers unbeatable Volume Pricing. This amazing benefit is designed to offer real estate investors and contractors the lowest price possible on job lot quantities. In most cases, a minimum order threshold of only $2,500 is required. * Currently, the average savings through Volume Pricing exceeds 10% nationwide. (depending on products & quantity, visit your local Pro Desk for more details!)

    Simple quotes can be returned within seconds and Contractor Services associates can help you compile and submit your bids. Home Depot now also provides National REIA members commercial credit/financing services, direct to job site delivery and "will-call" pickup options! Whatever you're looking for - lumber, building supplies, plumbing, electrical or hardware items your order of $2,500 or more may be eligible for volume pricing.*

    WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? SUBMIT YOUR QUOTE AT THE PRO BID ROOM TODAY!


Member Access Details:
Rent Perfect

For the past 12 years Investigative Screening has focused on taking an investigative look into applicant's past. In short, rather than wrongly relying on databases that often give inadequate or false responses, we perform a comprehensive nationwide in-depth search using Private Investigators than.

We believe you simply cannot take the hands-on, human element away from proper screening practices. Many instant tenant screening products count on the landlords to perform backgrounds, even though they are often not aware or do not have the tools to properly make informed decisions.

Our standard fee is $44.95 per applicant which includes:

  • Online Application/Identity Authentication
  • Full Credit Report with Score
  • Criminal and Eviction Background Investigation
  • Free Access to Online Leases, Rent Pay, and Move-In Inspections
Go to Rent Perfect Website

Millennial Specialty Insurance (Formerly Arcana)

Millennial Specialty Insurance offers NREIA members multiple insurance products specifically designed for Investors and their tenants. Features include no underwriting or inspections, a 24/7 desktop & smartphone certificate delivery system, outstanding claims management service, and very knowledgeable & courteous staff to handle your insurance needs.


ODP Business Solutions

Receive significant savings with the ODP Business Solutions Program. (Formerly known as Office Depot)

What you get when you join the ODP Business Solutions Program:
  • Up to 55% off on office supplies
  • Up to 55% off on cleaning & breakroom items
  • 10% off branded; 20% off private brand ink & toner
  • Average 10% off on over 200 technology core items
  • Free next-day delivery on orders over $20 or more
  • SIGNIFICANT savings on copy & print
  • Customize pricing for the items you buy most often*
  • Specials and Promotions from your favorite brands
Ways to Shop Online:
  • Shop online at www.odpbusiness.com and receive free next business day shipping on orders of $20 or more.
  • Mobile App: After registering, download the mobile app and place your orders online while you're on the go.
  • Buy Online, Pick up in Store: Receive your full contract pricing when you place your order online at www.odpbusiness.com and select store pick up at your favorite Office Depot and OfficeMax store location.
  • Store Discount Program: Receive a standard discount on certain product categories when you shop in an Office Depot or OfficeMax store. Sign up for access to the program and then download the ODP Business Solutions mobile app, to get the program QR code to use in-store.

Build A Sign

Need a sign or banner to help find that next flip or even fill a vacant unit? National REIA members can save up to 20% on all purchases of Retractable Banners, Yard Signs & accessories, Vinyl Banners and more from the World’s Largest Online Sign Retailer, BuildASign.com. Use their exclusive design templates and graphic elements to build your product from scratch, or upload your own graphics, images and designs and have them delivered right to your doorstop. Members of National REIA receive up to 20% off all purchases of Retractable Banners, Yard Signs and accessories, Vinyl Banners and more. And, for your convenience, all Signage can be purchased right through NREIA’s custom signage portal, buildasign.com/eas/nreia.


CallFire

CallFire’s easy-to-use platform enables businesses of all sizes to engage with customers instantly on their mobile phones, saving time and money. They offer one of the world’s most trusted communications platforms for voice and text messaging. Use CallFire to compose and send SMS text and voice broadcasts in minutes.


Constant Contact

One tool, for all your marketing. That’s the Constant Contact Toolkit. Our customers get real results through marketing campaigns like email newsletters, surveys, events, Facebook promotions, online listings, and more. But it’s not just about the product: award-winning support and free marketing resources are there to make the path to success smoother.

Sign up today at NationalREIA.constantcontact.com


FedEx Powered by Partner Ship

The National REIA Shipping Program, managed by PartnerShip®, provides members with the following benefits:

  • Highly discounted Small Package shipping services with select services from FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, and FedEx Home Delivery®
  • Affordable LTL Freight shipping options with reputable national and regional carriers
  • Cost-effective Tradeshow shipping solutions, with guaranteed on-time delivery

Foreclosure.com

Foreclosure.com connects smart real estate investors with the best discounted — and off-market — distressed property deals located throughout the United States.

NREIA members receive 25% off our monthly subscription fee, securing exclusive behind-the-scenes access to our nationwide database of profit-rich foreclosure, preforeclosure, bankruptcy, short sale and wholesale investment opportunities.

 

REIASure: Get Covered - Rent Guarantee

Give tenants peace-of-mind with rent guarantees designed to keep them current on rent if they lose their job or become disabled unexpectedly. We have your back, so you can have theirs. It’s that simple. For as little as $35 per month, we’ll cover up to three months of your tenant's rent. Find out more at reiasure.getcoveredinsurance.com.


Hammer Zen

NREIA members exclusively receive $2 off of the HammerZen app! Start your 30-Day FREE trial at HammerZen.com/nreia.

HammerZen helps businesses save time & money by keeping track of Home Depot purchases and efficiently importing purchase data right into QuickBooks. Use it to create accurate ‘actual vs. estimates’ and become more competitive without even needing to hire a bookkeeper.


Local Market Monitor
National REIA members receive 25% off all purchases of Personal Investor Market Reports.

Local Market Monitor provides decision tools for residential real estate investors with straightforward logic and real time information for opportunity analysis.


OdorXit

You name the odor; and they have a product that can safely eliminate it. Their products are not a cover up and eliminate the odor at the source. They are safe to use around people, pets and the planet.

You work too hard to give up your profits to odors. Get OdorXit Products and get full price for your listings and rentals. Order now at www.odorxit.com or by phone (877)Odor-X-it.


Quickbooks

NREIA members have exclusive unlimited access to a knowledgeable and resourceful support team! Find out more at HammerZen.com/nreia.

HammerZen is an Intuit Solution Provider, which offers preferred prices for QuickBooks products.


REI Pro

Your All-In-One Real Estate Investing Software Tool

We have combined a wealth of real estate investing knowledge and the most innovative software technology to bring you this amazing program. REIPro far surpasses all expectations by automating so many of the time-consuming aspects of the business, providing top quality lead generation, and packaging everything in an easy to follow, step-by-step format that makes sense to seasoned investors, while taking the guess-work out of things for those just getting started.

What's Included:

  • Nationwide Leads
  • Executable Step System
  • Marketing Tools
  • Direct Mail Engine
  • Contracts
  • More Cool Tools

As a member of National REIA, you receive discounted pricing on all packages.


National REIAU

With National REIAU, we have made learning from some of the best fast, easy and inexpensive. National REIAU delivers great low-cost, high-quality investor training on exactly the subject you want, exactly when you want it.

Visit National REIAU Website 

CamaPlan

With nearly two decades of experience, CamaPlan offers a wide range of self-directed retirement account options, including IRAs, 401(k)s, and HSAs, allowing investors to diversify their portfolios with alternative investments such as real estate, private equity, and more. CamaPlan can show you how you can invest in single-family and multi-unit homes, apartments, condominiums, commercial property, land, and foreign property with a self-directed IRA/401k. Best of all, the earnings on your investment are tax-free or tax-deferred, providing you the opportunity to maximize your investment returns. Investing with your IRA or 401K is easy and inexpensive.

NREIA members can choose CamaPlan and save up to $784, including a free consultation with the founder, one year of VIP customer service, and the opportunity to set up a new account for only $1. Plus, there are no annual fees until your first investment. You'll also receive one free expedited transaction processing and two complimentary outgoing wires for your real estate deals.


1024 Wealth

The Infinite Banking Concept is the best place to warehouse your wealth that has guarantees and safety, while providing ready access to your money allowing you to take over the banking function in your life.

Imagine a life without the bank… What would life be like if you never had to borrow from the outside bank again? What if you could borrow from yourself? What if you could create a privatize family banking system that would allow you and your loved ones to have access to, throughout your life and long after you’re gone? Learn More.

Life Insurance - What happens to your family financially if something happens to you? Life will never be free from uncertainty, but when uncertainty is minimized, life can be maximized. No matter what stage of life one is in if someone depends on them financially, one should consider reducing a loved one's uncertainty by protecting them with life insurance. Life Insurance is also the foundation of every solid financial strategy. It helps protect your life and the lives of those you care about most. Learn More.

Instant Term Life Insurance - With Ameritas Instant Term, you can get the life insurance approval you need in minutes instead of weeks. There’s no need for lab work, exams or medical records. You just answer a few health questions on the application to determine if you’re eligible. Learn More.

These insurance programs are offered through our Industry Partner, REIASure.


Accruit | A Millennium Trust Solution

Accruit, a Qualified Intermediary, is one of the leading, independent, service providers of 1031 exchanges. They specialize in these complex financial transactions, so their clients don’t have to. Accruit boasts five in-house Attorneys, dedicated service coordinators for individualized service, and multiple Certified Exchange Specialists. Through their patented 1031 exchange technology they are able to provide a better customer experience through a fully paperless process, electronic signatures, and automated critical deadline reminders. Their team of experts boast over 200 years of combined experience in the 1031 Exchange industry, their clients can feel confident that their 1031 exchange will be completed to the highest standards.

Accruit can facilitate the following types of 1031 Exchanges: Forward, Reverse, Build-to-Suit/Improvement, Specialty “Non-Safe” Harbor Exchanges. Members of National REIA receive 10% off exchange fees.


Title Search Direct

Title Search Direct provides investors with actionable title intelligence on any US residential address. Our title reports are a pre-screening tool used to verify ownership & encumbrances before you make an offer (mortgages, liens, judgements, wills, estate information, easements, covenants, conditions & restrictions). If your offer is accepted, we have a national closing agent who can close your transaction anywhere in the US. Order and receive your report online 24/7 at www.TitleSearchDirect.com.


*** Membership in MnREIA includes membership in National REIA.