The Knox REIA is an association of real estate investors who know first-hand the unique opportunities as well as the problems and challenges of investing in real estate. We support investors involved in all aspects of the Real Estate Investment Industry.

Members of Knox REIA are individuals either engaged in real estate investing or those who are interested in learning more about the industry. Knox REIA members are also members of the National Real Estate Investors Association as Knox REIA is an affiliate of National REIA.

The core purpose of the Knox REIA is to help its members become more profitable and successful. Our mission is to support our members through legislative and industry representation, education, benefit programs, information, networking, and community relation activities.

Knox REIA promotes a high standard of business ethics, professionalism and best practices in real estate investing. The Association also supports its members in the standards and practices of the real estate investment industry and promotes continuing professional education.

Knox REIA members have an unwavering commitment to the communities in which they invest and are a vital part of the growth and vision of the future of our area.

Content Disclaimer

Submitting an application to join Knox REIA is an acknowledgement and acceptance that you have read and understand – and will abide by – the policies and provisions in our Membership Policies, Code of Ethics, Content Disclaimer, and Terms and Conditions.

Knox REIA, KnoxREIA.com and the owners, board members, officers and volunteers that help operate Knox REIA do not render legal, financial, tax, economic or investment advice or guidance.  

The topics, information and opinions shared are for educational purposes only, and Knox REIA makes no guarantee or assertion as to the accuracy, validity, or quality of the information shared.

Speakers, experts, and vendors may share information and opinions during our meetings, in our articles and videos, and in their daily lives. 

Speaking at Knox REIA does not equate to an endorsement of the speaker, or their businesses, or the integrity and ethics of their business operations, nor does Knox REIA make any claim, real, inferred, or imagined that the information shared is accurate.

Persons should consult with their own professional team of appropriately licensed and qualified advisors for legal, tax, financial and investment implications and risks specific to their individual circumstances before taking any action on anything mentioned or discussed.

Knox REIA does not investigate its members or vendors, nor does it vouch for nor make representation as to the honesty, integrity, reliability, motives or resources of its speakers, members, officers, directors, employees, agents, sponsors, or vendors. 

We encourage all members to seek their own education and to complete their own due diligence as to the topics discussed and information shared in our meetings.

In no event shall Knox REIA, its members, volunteers or its agents or suppliers be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the content on knoxreia.com or shared in our meetings.

Events and meetings may be recorded and Knox REIA reserves all rights for use.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Content Disclaimer, you may contact Knox REIA by using the Contact Us page, by emailing hello@knoxreia.com, or by calling us at 865- 309-4500.

Membership Policies

Knox REIA is dedicated to being a destination for all people who are interested in learning about – or already investing in – real estate, from all backgrounds and levels of experience. 

Submitting an application to join Knox REIA is an acknowledgement and acceptance that you have read and understand – and will abide by – the policies and provisions in our Membership Policies, Code of Ethics, Content Disclaimer, and Terms and Conditions.

Knox REIA is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination in its activities, employment and opportunity because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, gender, sexual orientation, age or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.

It is the organization’s expectation that all members and organizations (vendor and partner members) will act in a professional and respectful manner. Any type of discrimination, harassment, illegal or violent action will not be tolerated.

Likewise, members are expected to act ethically and professionally in their business dealings and when dealing with the public, including their tenants, as detailed in our membership Code of Ethics.

Knox REIA members and non-members alike will not be allowed to use the meetings, website or any other means to create a non-solicited list for any reason. A non-solicited list is described as follows; passing a list around for others to enter their contact information, using a bowl, box or other collection devise for people to drop their business cards in, collecting contact info from the website or other methods where a member or non-member might think that the list is being created or cards are being collected for Knox REIA. 
- Members and nonmembers alike are encouraged to network and collect contact information personally and individually. Not by means of some sort of mass collection method as described above. 
- If such a list is being created, Knox REIA has the right to confiscate it and the individual(s) responsible for generating such a list will be reprimanded and possibly banned from any future meetings or events.

It is the responsibility of the leadership of Knox REIA to remove and prevent negative influences from attending these spaces when they are made aware of the situation, including – but not limited to – removing individuals who spend their time spreading gossip, negativity, and otherwise maligning or disparaging the success of others.

Knox REIA members will not use or distribute the Knox REIA logo, video recordings, documents or other resources without the express permission of Knox REIA leadership.

Offending members and visitors may be removed from the premises of any event where inappropriate behavior is taking place.

The leadership of Knox REIA, at its sole discretion, may terminate any membership without prior discussion or notice.

No refunds for membership, door, or event fees will be given in the instance of such removal.

Attendance by offending members, former members and visitors at future meetings and events will be at the sole discretion of the leadership of Knox REIA.

If you have any questions or concerns about our Code of Ethics, you may contact Knox REIA by using the Contact Us page, by emailing hello@knoxreia.com, or by calling us at 865-309-4500.

Code of Ethics

Submitting an application to join Knox REIA is an acknowledgement and acceptance that you have read and understand – and will abide by – the policies and provisions in our Membership Policies, Code of Ethics, Content Disclaimer, and Terms and Conditions.

Members of Knox REIA must agree to and abide by the following statements and policies:

The ownership and management of real estate is a highly regulated segment of the free enterprise system of the United States of America. As such, the members of the Knox REIA must treat this enterprise with the utmost professionalism.

Knox REIA membership includes each member in an organization of people who are intent on expanding their knowledge of real estate investing and management.  In order to pursue these ends in a legal and ethical manner, all Knox REIA members will be held to a higher standard of ethical behavior. 

This includes, but is not limited to the following enumerated list of behaviors:

1. Knox REIA members will act professionally as Real Estate Investing and Housing Providers when dealing with tenants, the public, the media, government officials, and all others.
2. Knox REIA members will not intentionally misrepresent any material fact in their business dealings, including their business dealings with other members.
3. Knox REIA members will fully disclose their interest in any property and the nature of their interest when dealing with, or engaging in transactions with, other National REIA members.
4. Knox REIA members will follow through with integrity and good administration, and at all times remain fair in all of their transactions.
5. Knox REIA members should not knowingly reveal confidential information to the disadvantage of other Knox REIA members.
6. Knox REIA members should keep themselves informed on matters affecting housing in their community, including local, state, and federal laws. A violation of a local, state or federal law, as determined by the ethics committee, shall be a violation of these rules.
7. Knox REIA members shall not engage in unprofessional conduct, including, but not limited to:
1. a departure from or failure to conform to applicable federal, state or local governmental rules or, if no such rule exists, to the minimal standards of acceptable and prevailing in practiceconduct likely to deceive, defraud or harm others;
2. demonstrating a willful or careless disregard for rights of others;
3. any practice that is contrary to the ethical conduct appropriate to the profession;
4. Knowingly aiding, assisting, advising or facilitating another in engaging in conduct which, if conducted by the Knox REIA member directly, would constitute a violation of these rules
5. Engaging in false, fraudulent, deceptive or misleading communications to any person regarding the individual’s education, training, credentials, experience or qualifications, or the status of the individual’s state permit, license or registration certificate;
6. Making a false statement or knowingly providing false information to, or failing to cooperate with any investigation of, the Ethics Committee.
8. Knox REIA members will be responsible to complete their own due diligence in all business dealings.  Members are expected to verify any and all assumptions regarding business decisions to prevent falling victim to fraud, misrepresentations and illegal practices.
9. Knox REIA members will not falsely malign, disparage, slander or in any other way adversely affect the reputation of other Knox REIA members. Nothing herein prevents the Knox REIA member from truthfully communicating issues or pursuing disputes with other members.   

A Knox REIA member(s) who wants the Association to take action against another member for what they perceive to be unethical behavior as defined in this document must present their case and evidence of unethical behavior to the President, in writing, for review.

The President will refer the issue to the Ethics Committee, consisting of three (3) persons appointed by the President from the general membership who will serve on the Ethics Committee.

The Ethics Committee shall be chaired by the President, unless the President designates someone else to act as chair and unless the President is directly involved.

The Chair of the Ethics Committee shall review each alleged violation of the Rules of Ethics that is brought to the attention of the Ethics Committee.

If in the sole discretion of the Chair there is insufficient information upon which to base a charge of a violation of the Rules of Ethics, or the allegations against the member are patently frivolous or inconsequential, or the allegations if true would not constitute a violation of the Rules of Ethics, the Chair may summarily dismiss the matter.

The Chair shall report each such summary dismissal to the Ethics Committee.

The Ethics Committee is responsible for investigating each alleged breach of the Rules of Ethics and determining whether a member has failed to observe the Rules of Ethics in the Standards, and determining an appropriate sanction; and periodically assessing the Code of Ethics and recommending any amendments.

The Ethics Committee will investigate and review the allegations, conduct hearings or engage in any evidentiary proceeding it deems as necessary to fully dispose of the complaint.

The Ethics Committee will submit their findings and make a decision within 30 days.

The Ethics Committee may levy fines, suspend membership or expel members who do not conform to the requirements of these rules.

If you have any questions or concerns about our Code of Ethics, you may contact Knox REIA by using the Contact Us page, by emailing hello@knoxreia.com, or by calling us at 865-309-4500.