Attention New or Experienced Real Estate Investors:

Are you looking to build an income stream from real estate investing?

Would you like more deals, more profits, and more freedom from your real estate investing business? Are you interested in rehabbing houses, flipping houses, wholesaling houses, apartment buildings, or buying-and-holding property? Do you want more profitable deals without the hassle and headache?

We have members nationwide, and what we teach works nationwide. You are welcome to join us from anywhere.  

Member Benefits

Free Meeting Attendance

Members get to attend online main meetings for no additional charge. This is a $20 savings per event.

Special Rate for Training MasterClasses

Members save $40 on each full-day training event with a special members only rate.

Major Retailer Discounts

Members receive generous discounts at multiple national suppliers and retailers.

Online Discussion Forum

Members have access to our online discussion forum. Meet other investors, share resources & recommendations, discuss hot topics, and more.

Home Depot Discounts
  • 20% Off Liquid Paint
  • 10% Off Cabinets (special program)
  • Discounts on Appliances
  • 2% Cash-Back Rebate
  • Volume Pricing Discounts (average is 14% off)
Attorneys & Accountants

Get introduced to investor-friendly team members.

Special Discount Programs Through Our National Sponsors:

Frequently Asked Questions

Traction REIA is the premier association for individuals and small businesses that are involved in or interested in Real Estate investing in Washington DC (including Northern Virginia & Maryland), Tampa, Sarasota, & Online. We provide a community and marketplace for like-minded individuals of all levels who want to learn, explore, and profit from the opportunities of Real Estate Investing.

Membership is valid for ALL Traction REIA regions: Online, Washington DC, Tampa & Sarasota. In-Person meetings are held for investors in the Washington DC, Tampa & Sarasota areas, and Online events are held for investors joining us remotely from anywhere nationwide.

There are three different types of investors in our organization:

  • Beginner Investors
    o You have not been involved in any deals yet.
    o You are individual who is excited about Real Estate Investing.
    o You are seeking a way to start working for yourself and reap the benefits.
    o You are looking for a way to build your own business/assets that will improve your lifestyle.
  • Part-Time Investors
    o You have been involved in at least 1-3 Real Estate Investment deals and have seen the opportunity and are looking for more.
    o You still have other employment, but are looking to take your investing activity to next level.
  • Expert Investors
    o You work for yourself full-time and
    o You want to maintain your expertise by continuing to build your network and knowledge of investing in the local market.

Networking, Community & Camaraderie.

Being surrounded by like-minded real estate business focused people in a way you can’t find in the “normal” world.

You’ll learn how to Go from Spinning Your Wheels to Doing Profitable Real Estate Deals!

Come and experience our real estate investor group club meetings and training events both ONLINE and in-person. Real estate investing is very diverse and there’s a niche that’s perfect for everyone. Join us online from anywhere for our online events. We’ll show you how to get started or how to advance your real estate business even further.

Flipping Houses, Rehabbing, Renovating, Landlording, Tenant Management, Wholesaling, Commercial, Apartment Building Investing, Self Storage Unit Investing, Foreclosures, Short Sales, Bank Owned Properties, Buying Notes, Flipping Notes, Real Estate Legal & Tax Issues, Self-Directed IRA Investing, Subject-to, Sub2, Rentals, Buy-and-Hold, Lease Options, Lease Purchase, Mindset, Marketing for Real Estate Deals, How to Quit Your Job, Business Skills, Entrepreneurship, Real Estate Investing Systems, and much more!

TRACTION Real Estate Investors Association (REIA) serves real estate investors nationwide.

We also have 3 specific focus zones that we also handle lobbying & government affairs for through National REIA:

#1: Greater Washington, DC area including, but not limited to: Washington DC investors, Northern Virginia Investors, NOVA, Arlington, Alexandria, Loudon, Prince William, Manassas real estate investors, Manassas Park, Stafford, Fairfax City, Fairfax investors, Maryland investors, Montgomery, Prince Georges, PG, Bowie, Upper Marlboro, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Baltimore City, St Marys, Annapolis real estate investors REIA.

#2: Tampa Florida area, including Tampa Bay investors, St. Petersburg investors, Clearwater investors, Lakeland, Brandon, Spring Hill, Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, Hernando, Pasco, Citrus, Manatee, Sarasota and Polk real estate investors REIA.

#3: Sarasota Florida area, including North Port, Sarasota, Bradenton, Manatee County, Punta Gorda, Arcadia, Charlotte County, DeSoto County, Florida real estate investors REIA

And Nationwide via our ONLINE events. What we teach is applicable anywhere there’s real estate. 🙂

Excellent question. The benefits of Traction REIA membership still have excellent value even if you do not live in our areas or cannot attend all of the in-person meetings. Our ONLINE events will provide you great training and opportunities to connect with other like-minded investors. Membership also gets you access to special members-only discounts at national suppliers such as The Home Depot, OfficeMax/OfficeDepot, and many others, to name just a few of the many discounts available. You also have access to the “members only” discussion board so you can meet active investors online and build you network and buyers list.

Yes! Traction REIA is a long-standing member of National REIA and the only official Chapter for our focus zones of Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Tampa & Sarasota.

National REIA assists with the development of both federal and state lobbying efforts to help curb legislation that is harmful to investors.

“Traction REIA is a fantastic networking opportunity for both seasoned investors and those just getting started. Friendly, helpful staff that keep us energized and motivated!”
John S.
“Traction REIA is a great place to network with Real Estate Professionals. A great place of learning about different concepts regarding real estate and a place if great opportunities. There are always great speakers invited and it has been very helpful to me. Thanks!”
Lulieta Z.

What Makes Traction REIA Different

Not all REIA groups are equal. Here are some of the many reasons Traction REIA is different, unique and better for you than other groups in the area:

Benefits

Traction REIA

Other REIAs

Monthly Meetings

Saturday Training Seminars

Meet Local Industry Partners

National Speakers

Tampa, Sarasota & Greater Washington DC's Official National REIA Chapter

Monthly Members' Success Stories Session

Deal Makers Quick Pitch Session

"Mood Ring" Identity Stickers to Facilitate Networking

Heavy Emphasis on Networking

"Mood Ring" Identity Stickers to Facilitate Networking

Best Speaker Lineup

Blacklist of Undesirable Speakers

Rigorous Vetting Process

Member Focused Mindset

Access to Local Experts

REIA Leaders Who Actually Invest in Local Market

Featured in Local & National News & Media

Robust Member Benefits Manual

State-of-the-Art Member & Guest Website

500+ Active & Successful Members

Multi-Year Winner of the National REIA "Award of Excellence"

"Implementation Bootcamp" Training Weekends

Active in Legislative Efforts to Protect Our Industry

Boastful Hype & Empty Promises

All Fluff, No Content

Street Circus Atmosphere

Anti-Guru Attacks & Hypocrisy (then invite them anyway)

Non-Stop Sales Pitch

Group Leader Focused

Poorly Run, Poorly Organized Meetings

There’s no better place to be for building YOUR real estate investing business!

Become a member today!

Join Traction REIA Today!

Choose which Membership Plan is Right for You!

Couples

2 people in the same household
$ 248 per year
  • Membership also valid for ALL Traction REIA focus region events: Washington DC, Tampa, Sarasota & Online
  • Free access to ONLINE networking events & webinars
  • Free Entry to Main Monthly Meetings
  • Discounted Rate for Saturday Training Events both In-Person & Online
  • Best Networking Opportunities ONLINE and in Washington DC, Tampa & Sarasota
  • Automatic National REIA membership
  • “Members Only” Website Access
  • Access to monthly Market Updates archive
  • 2% Cash-back from The Home Depot
  • 20% off all liquid paint at The Home Depot
  • Deeply discounted appliances at The Home Depot
  • Huge Discounts on Products and Services from Many Local & National Suppliers
  • Deal Makers Quick Pitch (be allowed to pitch your deals to the group)

Individuals

1 person
$ 196 per year
  • Membership also valid for ALL Traction REIA focus region events: Washington DC, Tampa, Sarasota & Online
  • Free access to ONLINE networking events & webinars
  • Free Entry to Main Monthly Meetings
  • Discounted Rate for Saturday Training Events both In-Person & Online
  • Best Networking Opportunities ONLINE and in Washington DC, Tampa & Sarasota
  • Automatic National REIA membership
  • “Members Only” Website Access
  • Access to monthly Market Updates archive
  • 2% Cash-back from The Home Depot
  • 20% off all liquid paint at The Home Depot
  • Deeply discounted appliances at The Home Depot
  • Huge Discounts on Products and Services from Many Local & National Suppliers
  • Deal Makers Quick Pitch (be allowed to pitch your deals to the group)
Popular

Business

3 people in the same company
$ 388 per year
  • Membership also valid for ALL Traction REIA focus region events: Washington DC, Tampa, Sarasota & Online
  • Free access to ONLINE networking events & webinars
  • Free Entry to Main Monthly Meetings
  • Discounted Rate for Saturday Training Events both In-Person & Online
  • Best Networking Opportunities ONLINE and in Washington DC, Tampa & Sarasota
  • Automatic National REIA membership
  • “Members Only” Website Access
  • Access to monthly Market Updates archive
  • 2% Cash-back from The Home Depot
  • 20% off all liquid paint at The Home Depot
  • Deeply discounted appliances at The Home Depot
  • Huge Discounts on Products and Services from Many Local & National Suppliers
  • Deal Makers Quick Pitch (be allowed to pitch your deals to the group)

Washington DC

Tampa & Sarasota

Online

Washington DC

Tampa & Sarasota

Online

Washington DC

Tampa & Sarasota

Online