Are you seeking a new career in investment opportunities? Or, perhaps you wish to supplement your income, but have no idea where to begin? The answer may be in real estate. Wait! Before you dismiss this idea, consider joining a real estate club. If you are already involved in this successful area, you are already one step ahead. But, if you are tinkering with the idea of how to start a real estate investment club, read on.

While you may have expertise in one particular area of real estate, you may need to branch out and find others of a similar ilk who you can hook up with to broaden every aspect of real estate investment. Whether you are a part-time or full-time investor, you can incorporate people into your club from such diverse backgrounds as: real estate brokers, agents, attorneys, accountants, appraisers, bankers, contractors, and others who may be interested in this joint venture. Imagine the plethora of expertise and information everyone can provide!

* Set up a website encompassing a business directory which lists everyone?s name and area of expertise.

* Prepare a monthly newsletter to send out to your group, while offering a free subscription to newcomers.

* Feature articles on various real estate investing subjects; invite real estate companies to advertise.

* Create a calendar of events you can all contribute to and participate in.

* Add property listings to your website, as well as an affiliate program structured to market, sell, automate and promote your products and services to clients and other partnership affiliations.

* Incorporate monthly meetings; inviting current members and guests. This is critical in the networking process, as well as engaging business contacts at the same time.

* Prepare an e-book or handbook to be given out to all of your members. Ensure there is advertising space available for new business partners.

* Be sure to conduct workshops and seminars on real estate investing.

* Offer discounts to members with real estate magazine subscriptions, merchant gift cards, or other similar discounts.

* Create a forum on your website where members and other visitors can discuss current real estate offerings or other important news items.

* Offer free real estate investment books and audio tapes on your website.

* Add a list of investment resources your members and clients can utilize, such as: business tools, real estate forms, state property codes, real estate classifieds, and property value reports.

* Another vital feature is testimonials; they carry an enormous amount of influence among your readers and potential clients.

These are just a few ideas to assist you in starting a real estate investment club. Surely, there are more ideas not related here which you may be able to utilize. It all begins with an idea; the idea takes root, and before you know it, people are calling asking to become a part of this great new endeavor. The service you are providing by initiating a real estate club is immeasurable. For those who are unwilling or unable to take the leap into real estate investment, your club will give them the confidence and know-how to realize their goals.