National REIA’s Education Designation: Professional Housing Provider You know you are excellent in the field you have chosen, but how do you let others know you are qualified and have the expertise they expect? Medical doctors have earned the right to use M.D. following their name. How can you be identified when handing out your card or on your email signature before anyone gets to know you? By being certified in the area of your expertise. Prospects want to know that you have taken the time and effort to learn and demonstrate your knowledge in the area of your expertise, before they put their trust…sometimes their future, in your hands. While you may not be hanging out a shingle to practice medicine, you will be making your availability for doing business known to others. What better way to promote your reputation than to have a designation in your field of expertise. What you gain in taking coursework is more than textbook applications, you learn best (and worst) practices from your peers, saving you time and money in the long run.
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Knowledge is a powerful thing and when properly applied becomes a tool to build wealth. Following through on our commitment to promote the highest levels of knowledge and professionalism among members, National REIA has initiated a nationwide, education-based certification program. The program awards a “Professional Housing Provider” (PHP) designation to investors who complete it, which they may do through their Chapters and Local Affiliates. Most REIA members are well aware that they would be nowhere without continually refreshing the mastery of knowledge required to make sound investments in a fickle market, build successful businesses, and lead fulfilling careers. However, people less familiar with real estate investing
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