new member from San Diego Ca

[Mario Flores]

Hi, my name is Mario, and I am a newbie in Real Estate, but I’m really interested in stating the business. As a matter of fact, I just started a Jump start program with Fortune Builders. I have to be honest and say that I am a little skeptical about everything and have my doubts. I just recently found out about Bigger Pockets, like I said, I’m fairly new to all this. I would really appreciate it if some could just give some advice about me going about Fortune Builders. I guess I got a good deal, I paid $4000 aprox. For 6 months. I totally believe in education and I’m always willing to pay as long as it is legit. I’m also struggling with the idea that if I should stop the program and get my refund but, I like to be a man of my word and it’s just killing me.

[Luke Schrotberger]

Hi @Mario Flores

I also joined Fortune Builders and believe that the education and resources they have are legit and helpful.  I joined about 1 year and half ago and have been to a number of live training events and used the on line training platform as well.  I have gotten value from them, but not nearly the amount that I invested to join. One of my biggest frustrations with FB is that the selling never ends. I thought I joined at the highest level, thinking that would get me more access and attention, but later found out there is an insider group that they tell you about once you join that of course costs more money. 

Now I spend more of my time on Bigger Pocket forums and if I need advice, I'm more likely to trust the advice from this community. The content on the podcasts and blogs is fantastic and provides a much broader perspective of approaches.

In the long run, the FB investment forced me to pursue real estate investing and therefore got me on the right path. If I had it to do over, then I believe I would get close to the same value from this community in conjunction with some other local investment groups and live training sessions on specific topics, compared to FB and for ALOT less money. 

If you decide to continue with FB, then dive in and get as much as you can from the on line and live training.  Follow the path and coaching and generate some transactions to pay for the investment.  There are lots of paths so once you decide on your path, pursue it with confidence and don't second guess.