Your voice and contribution dollars are desperately needed to STOP THE ASSAULT on Real Estate Investors everywhere!
 
NaREIA IS URGENTLY ASKING ALL INVESTORS TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PREVENT OUR INDUSTRY FROM BEING PUMMELED BY WASHINGTON INSIDERS.

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

“Do you trust the politicians in Washington? We don’t!”


Real estate investors need someone fighting for us. And we need it all the time. We must have a voice in Washington to defend our rights to property. Remember, the right to do what we want with our property must NOT be compromised, because property ownership is the foundation of our liberty.

The repercussions are huge, and part of the problem is lack of press. Outside of groups like REIA, there’s not much buzz in the news about laws affecting real estate legislation...in fact, House Bill 1728, for example, practically lumps real estate investors into one large group of greedy “villains” who should be punished! This is wrong because it unfairly categorizes private investors and property owners, and poses a serious threat to our ability to freely transact business in America. Therefore, it’s up to us -- our members -- to strongly resist legislation that affects our industry before it goes to a vote on the Senate floor.

You can make a difference -- but you must ACT… NOW.

“Property must be secured or liberty cannot exist.” – John Adams


NaReia urges you to consider a pledged contribution of $20 each month to defend property rights, especially regarding current bills in congress...like HR 1728. If we can present a unified and mighty resistance, there’s a chance that HR 1728 -- and other harmful bills -- will be amended or scratched.

[Pledge your support now.]

Pledge $20…$30…$40 per month to maintain lobbying efforts which soundly affirm free enterprise in real estate investing! Click here NOW.

Let’s talk about the bill that has every real estate investor in America up in arms: There is a very real need for ongoing help to stop HR 1728 because it is the most recent shot in the onslaught of tyrannical legislation proposed by the 111th US congress against our industry.

Because it prevents property owners from freely negotiating terms of sale for their homes, HR 1728, as it currently stands, MUST BE OPPOSED WITH STRONG RESISTANCE from American voters and consumers.

Unfortunately, HR1728 has only just begun to garner the necessary public outcry to make its passage problematic for the Senate. Because of its smooth passage in the House of Representatives, this bill can virtually “piggy back” AS-IS:
Now -- with the current trend of Congress passing bills without reading them, the chances that this could happen are more than likely! Furthermore, Chairman Dodd sits warmly on the side of the Big Four banks, which agree on the approval of HR 1728, as it is now written.

This is not good news for our industry.

If real estate investors do not stand against this bill, our ability to enter into contract with fellow citizens will be crippled. This is a debilitating blow not only to real estate investors and property owners -- but to our free markets and our constitutional rights.
 

We must oppose HR 1728,

(and additional legislation that harms real estate investing!)


The “mom and pop” seller financers will suffer greatly if this proposed bill becomes law! Imagine the fallout if no one is there in Washington to represent our industry regarding future bills!

But rest assured, there IS some hope on the horizon for HR 1728! The initial lobbying efforts of a FEW REIAs have illuminated glimmers of reason among members of congress: When approached with information, three senators agreed that efforts should be made to counter the bill. Furthermore, two congressmen who voted FOR the bill in the House actually retracted their support as soon as they understood the unintended harm to certain private groups. They promised to notify their Senators of their new opposition of HR 1728. We can turn the tide: we just need to stay in front of these issues!

BUT YOUR ADDITIONAL HELP IS NEEDED. Please don’t delay in this important matter…a pledge of only $10 or $20 or $30/month would greatly aid the efforts of the handful of people who have committed their energy and physical presence in Washington to the fight.

And never underestimate the power of your voice: contacting to your Senator with your opinion on this matter is absolutely crucial!

To contact your representative, visit http://www.usa.gov/Contact/Elected.shtml

BACK YOUR VOICE WITH A DONATION!

NaREIA responsibly accepts credit card pledges for the all-important lobbying efforts which will decide the fate of this far-reaching bill --

and ultimately, the fate of seller financing and free market real estate investments.

Senators’ decisions will rest on EDUCATION:

Your money is urgently needed to provide them with the TRUTH about seller financing and its VALUE to the housing sector.


Put things in perspective and consider the price of a cup of coffee a couple of times a week. Consider your trip to the hardware store, or that bouquet of flowers at the market…could you afford to give a handful of change each day to the effort to protect our industry? Your credit card pledge will help turn the sails in our favor. If EVERYONE reading this right now would help combat HR 1728 in the Senate with as little as $20 a month, this bill might not make it to the President’s desk…

If we do nothing, its passage is imminent.

You may have heard chatter aimed at minimizing the real threat of HR 1728. Many people don’t want you to think your business will be impacted much (or at all) by this bill. THEY ARE WRONG.

In fact, when we commit ourselves to shining light on real estate issues in congress, we turn up more than just this one issue! HR 1728 is the biggie right now, but there are several more bills on the back burners that require vigilance from concerned real estate individuals like you…

For example, the issue of installment sales for dealers will be presented to congress before too long; congress will consider the dealer’s criteria in the very near future, and the outlook is very positive, resulting in huge tax savings for real estate dealers who will now be able to accept installment sales on their properties. On top of that, there are issues affecting real estate and private property associated with the Cap and Trade Bill as well. As NaREIA looks ahead to future discussion (or non-discussion, as the case may be) in Congress, it’s crucial that we protect our interests, for the sake of free enterprise.

 

The point is this: Our industry needs a voice in Washington to champion our endeavors.

A lobbying effort brings together the combined voice of local and state grass roots efforts and helps unify and amplify the message from real estate investors nationwide.

So let’s keep the ball rolling in our favor!

 

Remember: if you generously agree to help,

your pledge is a normal business tax deduction!


To summarize, NaREIA is asking you to do three things to counter HR 1728 and future threats to our industry:
  1. Write to your Senators and voice your concerns: [Here’s a link to some sample letters you can use as a guide.]
  2. Call the offices of your elected officials. We don’t have much time, so let’s melt their phone lines on this impending bill -- call today! Here’s that link again for contacting government officials: http://www.usa.gov/Contact/Elected.shtml
  3. Make a pledge of at least $20 or more each month for the purpose of representing our real estate industry in Washington D.C. This campaign is crucial. We MUST fund and grow our local grassroots coalition so that lobbyists who represent us can stay in front of Senate members on the Banking and Housing Committee.

Your help today will turn the tide in our favor.

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To read more about National REIA's Legislative Program click here.