Beginning Investors Group on Hard Money Lending 101

Hard Money 101 for Beginners
Hosted by Don DeRosa with Special Guest
Joe Castaneda of Duke Allen Capital

Atlanta REIA Members Can Attend at No Charge.
ests Pay $15 Online or $20 at the Door. RSVP Now!

On Monday, April 20th, The Beginning Investors Group (BIG) Meeting is BACK at Hudson Grille, 6317 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs, GA.
Join us for a powerful, beginner-friendly training with Joe Castaneda where we break down exactly how real estate investors are funding deals RIGHT NOW — even without using their own cash.

What You’ll Learn:

• What hard money lending really is (and how it works)
• How beginners are getting funded with little to no experience
• What lenders look for in a deal
• How to structure your first flip or rental deal
• Common mistakes that can cost you thousands

Why You Should Attend:
If you’ve ever wondered:

• “How do I fund my first deal?”
• “Do I need my own money to get started?”
• “What do lenders actually want?”

This is your chance to get real answers from someone actively funding deals in today’s market.

Perfect For:

• Brand new investors
• Anyone stuck on how to get funding
• Investors ready to do their first deal
• Anyone wanting to scale faster with leverage

Don’t Miss This:
This is a no-fluff, real-world breakdown designed specifically for beginners. Come network, learn, and take the first step toward getting your next deal funded.

Location: Hudson Grille, 6317 Roswell Rd in Sandy Springs
Date: April 20th, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM (order food at before start)
Tickets: Non-Members RSVP Now!

If you want to buy investment properties, you need to join us! RSVP Now. Seats are limited.
Atlanta REIA Members can attend the meeting at no charge and not-yet-members can RSVP Online for $15 or pay $20 at the door.

The Beginning Investors Group (BIG) meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30PM at the Hudson Grille in Sandy Springs.

Atlanta REIA Members can attend at NO CHARGE.

Non-Members can RSVP Online to Attend for $15 or Pay $20 at the Door.

BIG is an online educational group for new investors who are just getting started in real estate investing as well as "new again" real estate investors who’ve taken a few years off and are looking to get back in the game.

Each month, we will be bringing in real estate experts to teach new investors how to survive and thrive in our ever changing economy and real estate market. The entire purpose of this group is to help new investors get their first deal and help new again investors get their next deal.