About us
The SLREIA was reorganized in March of 2005. Since then the SLREIA has been owned and run by its members. The Board was elected by the members and the officers nominated by the board.
The SLREIA has 3 main objectives:
2. To provide opportunities for networking.
3. To provide specific information about the Utah real estate market.
Currently, the board has 7 members and 3 advisors:
Randall Wall, President
Randall has been fascinated with real estate since he was a youngster and has learned from the best in the industry over the last twenty five years. As a teenager, he bought William Knickerson's best seller "How I Turned $1,000 into Five Million in Real Estate in My Spare Time" at a garage sale for 50 cents. After reading the book several times, I bought my first investment property in my 20's.
Currently in addition to real estate investing Randall writes for several different publications, moderates on the largest REI websites in the country and assists numerous other investors in their pursuit for success.
With hundreds of transactions and several hundred rehabs Randall has spoken across the country and mentored agents and investors in the finer techniques of real estate in both the US and Canada. " Integrity First" is his personal motto and one that is required of all successful investors who wish to make a living in this business long term...
Come join us for the best education in the state and network with real people from the very newest investor to the seasoned professionals who are actually investing not selling education..;)
Carey Ashby, Vice President
Cary comes to real estate from a wasted youth of software engineering and 3D computer graphics. He has been investing since November of '05 in a manner similar to the way a child stirs the spaghetti on her plate into a big mess when she isn't sure that she wants to eat it. He has spent enough on seminars and coaching programs to feed a third world country. Cary is currently an agent with Equity Real Estate. Says Cary "Equity Rocks!"
His first business, the Utah Home Buyers Assistance Program, aids first-time and credit-challenged home buyers to purchase homes with better terms and less money down. He has survived 3 rehabs, 2 no-fix flips, 1 lease/option, and 1 spectacular eviction.
Currently has 4 single-family rentals. He wonders when someone is going to send him the T-Shirt.
Lisa Barrus, Member Relations
Lisa is the workhorse that keeps membership up to date. She is the smile you see first at all of the meetings; there to greet you and get you checked in. Lisa currently dabbles in freelance writing and editing, taking care of her kids, and being an avid Harry Potter Fan. Over the past 5 years, she owned over 32 rental units. Some were better investments than others, but she gained massive amounts of real life lessons that she would be willing to share with anyone. In addition to investing, Lisa has a company that can help every investor save money on their taxes.
Jared Peterson, Treasurer
Jared has been involved with accounting on various levels since graduating from Utah State University with a degree in Business Management. He was bitten by the Real Estate bug in May of 2003. Currently, he has 5 rental units, 3 of which he bought without his wife's knowledge. (This approach is no longer endorsed by Mr. Peterson.) Serving as the Treasurer for the association has given Jared an opportunity to learn from the best and give back to others as well.
Dusty Smith, Luncheon Coordinator
Dusty is a realtor who enjoys helping people understand basic investing, determining property values, and buying or selling properties so investors can make a net profit. She is available to answer real estate questions, to do free Comparative Market Analysis to determine property values,and to help you make decisions about the right price to buy or list particular propeties. Dusty can send you e-mail updates of new listing, such as: residential, 2-4 plex properties, land, or commercial properties on the MLS that fit your buying profile.
She works hard to serve your friends and family in their searching for a personal home, helping them as if they were her own family and always look out for their best interests. Dusty hosts the networking lunches held in Salt Lake City on the third Friday of each month and in Orem on the fourth Friday of most months. Her phone number is 801-635-6444.
Anya O., Newsletters
Quinn Millet, Sponorships
Quinn earned his bachelor's degrees in Economics and Finance at Utah State University. While at USU, Quinn started his appraisal career and earned his residential appraisal license. Upon graduation, Quinn began work in banking and later became a full-time appraiser in Salt Lake, Utah, Davis, and Weber Counties. Quinn's educational background in business and finance, and his experience make him a highly qualified and capable appraiser/investor. His interests include hiking, biking, soccer, reading and astronomy.
John Long, Kip Roth, and Pete McCoy: Board Advisors
