National REIA’s Legislative Affairs Effort

During 30-plus years of service to the real estate investing industry, the National Real Estate Investors Association has grown to become the premiere representative of those who invest in real estate. That includes rehabbers, wholesalers, notebuyers, private money lenders, landlords, and many more. As a strong federation of over 120 Chapters and local affiliates across the country, National REIA is the leading advocate for the industry as a whole, working hard to make the real estate investing industry a top quality trade with unmatched integrity, both for its participants and their customers. Drawing on the knowledge and policy expertise of industry experts, a top-notch staff at the home office, as well as the advocacy power of their Chapters and local affiliated associations, National REIA provides a single voice for those in the real estate investing industry. The association provides leadership in an industry that’s constantly on the move. It’s a huge challenge, and one that the National Real Estate Investors Association meets head-on. Working through National REIA and its Chapters and affiliated organizations, real estate investors have the comfort of knowing that they’ll have the benefits of outstanding educational programs, networking opportunities with their peers from around the nation, and the support of a strong national trade association. National REIA’s legislative activities cover all three levels of government; from statehouses to Capitol Hill and town halls via coalitions and partnerships with other housing and real estate trade associations, and their own network of colleagues. Through these partnerships, National REIA works with lawmakers from across the country, whether meeting with them one-on-one or providing public testimony on the issues that affect association members. Ongoing issues tackled by the association include finance, taxes, property management, federal regulations, and model state laws on a variety of topics. These can range from seller financing and fair housing to even lead-based paint issues.” Through two key programs, BillTrack50 and VoterVoice, members are plugged in legislatively. BillTrack50 provides state and federal tracking of House and Senate Bills under consideration, raising the awareness of members prior to a bad law being enacted. In the event a modification to a potential bill is needed, VoterVoice provides an easy communication tool for members and non-members to weigh-in with their state and federal legislators efficiently and clearly. Members are informed of legislative activities through NREIA’s monthly and real-time digital updates. Legislative updates are published on NREIA’s news site that reaches the public, as well as general members, at www.RealEstateInvestingToday.com. These updates cover general governmental affairs of the association as well as specialized areas as they arise. National REIA’s governmental affairs department provides training at national meetings and is available for in-state training. They provide additional materials, strategic advice and ideas that help strengthen local and state legislative efforts.