Local Gurus at REI clubs

[Todd Shampoe]

I recently joined the REI group in my city and went to a 2 day new investor class. At the end of the class the presenters offer a 6 month hands on mentor program that includes goign to the houses with you to write deals or take you to the courhouse to shouw you how to buy properties from tax sales. The price is 12,500. To me it seems like a good deal because you are getting mentors in your city that will hold your hand to get you started. Is anyone else paying for a local mentor? I have not heard good things from out of town national gurus that charge a lot more than 12,500.