For almost two decades, DIVERSIFIED REAL ESTATE INVESTOR GROUP (DIG) has been the largest non-profit real estate investor group in the Philadelphia area. It is directed by non-paid annually elected officers and Board of Directors whose main purpose is to direct DIG's activities. We have highly active, organized committees of volunteers who assist in running the group. DIG is affiliated with the National Real Estate Investors Association (NaREIA), the Small Property Owners Association, and the Pennsylvania Residential Owners Association (PROA).

WHO ARE DIG MEMBERS? Our 250+ members consist of full-time and part-time investors, beginning investors, real estate brokers and agents, attorneys, accountants, property managers, renovation specialists, appraisers, bankers, and people like you who want to enjoy the many benefits of real estate investing. Our goal is to help real estate entrepreneurs gain practical knowledge of real estate investment and management through education, discussion, and networking.

WHO SHOULD JOIN?
* People tired of living from paycheck to paycheck and who understand the many benefits real estate investing has to offer as a vehicle to achieve financial independence.
* Beginning investors who are serious about joining a group of action-oriented people and are willing to become motivated to learn the "how-to's" of buying income producing property.
* Experienced investors who are interested in learning creative and advanced methods of real estate investing and sharing their knowledge with others.
* People looking to buy their first home using creative financing techniques.

MONTHLY MEETINGS
DIG meetings are held the last Thursday of every month at the Holiday Inn, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania (where Rt. 309 meets the PA Turnpike, exit 26) They begin at 6:45 PM with informal round group discussions. Topics are changed monthly and feature a moderator who specializes in the topic and will answer your questions. During the open forum from 7:30-8:00 PM, members have a chance to share an idea, promote a business, or ask any question. From 8:00 to 9:30 PM our guest speaker is featured.

Location:Ft.Washington Holiday Inn
Date:Last Thursday of every month
Time:6:45 PM Discussion groups
7:30 PM General meeting

January
Meeting Title: What's in store for the Year 2000.
Skip Weber of Polley Associates Real Estate School will share his views on  the real estate market as we move into the last year of the millenium.

And Charlie Shuman, a highly successful and a long time member of DIG and one of our most popular speakers, who has numerous diverse investments from Real Estate to the stock market, will share his insight into the future of the financial markets.

February
Meeting Title: Private Annuity Trusts
Ron Knoll C.P.A. will share little known strategies on how to use Private Annuity Trusts as a capital gains avoidance strategy..

BENEFITS AND SERVICES OF MEMBERSHIP
* Monthly membership meetings structured to meet YOUR needs and keep you motivated throughout the year
* Two seminars a year so members can get in-depth knowledge on specific topics of their interest
* A 10 page monthly newsletter that features articles by DIG members and timely articles from other investors groups from around the country
* Access to and discounts on national and local real estate seminars and conventions
* Discounts on seminar materials and registration fees
* Networking with other members who will help with your questions and concerns
* Savings from local suppliers and vendors
* Market member-owned properties at monthly meetings
* Information on proposed state and federal legislation that effects landlords

FIRST TIME GUESTS ATTEND FREE
Bring your friends along with you because they also attend their first meeting for free. The annual dues are $115. Want to try us out for three months? Take out a three month trial membership for $40. There's not a better investment in yourself that you could make.