Skip to content
×
Pro Members Get
Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
ANNUAL Save 54%
$32.50 /mo
$390 billed annualy
MONTHLY
$69 /mo
billed monthly
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
×
Take Your Forum Experience
to the Next Level
Create a free account and join over 3 million investors sharing
their journeys and helping each other succeed.
Use your real name
By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions.
Already a member?  Login here
Guru, Book, & Course Reviews
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated almost 8 years ago on . Most recent reply

User Stats

276
Posts
181
Votes
William Brown
  • Wholesaler
  • Los Angeles, CA
181
Votes |
276
Posts

BEFORE YOU BUY A GURU COURSE READ THIS

William Brown
  • Wholesaler
  • Los Angeles, CA
Posted
Why do we go to Gurus and fall for these "Get rich quick" schemes? I speak on this because I did. I attended a 3day seminar/workshop with Real Estate intensive and all I can say is that I paid $2000 for a very special seed and taste for REI that was planted inside of me. And for that, it was worth it. But the value ended there. However, people believe that the 10-20-30-40k programs will get them to the next level, and give them an unfair advantage against everyone else? Is it because they will hold our hands and spoon feed us all the secrets that they claim only they know? NO! The majority of people who come out of these programs and boot camps spend the next couple years or even decade trying to pay back the money they spent. Because they didn't have the drive within themselves, they couldn't find a way to put minimal work in and expect huge results. Life doesn't give you what you want, it gives you what you deserve. Now there are some who have benefitted greatly from the programs. But I strongly believed that these few people could do it without spending that $20K. Finally, if you are reading this and thinking about buying a program, ask yourself why. There are all the resources you need here on BP and elsewhere, but if it seems like it would be too much work to teach yourself then you should just stop right now. Find something else. Go sell kittens at a pet store, I don't know. So essentially if you think that the $20K price tag will give you a golden ticket Charlie, think again.
  • William Brown
  • [email protected]
  • 310-919-0587
  • Podcast Guest on Show #371
  • Most Popular Reply

    User Stats

    11
    Posts
    1
    Votes
    Chasity Johnson
    • Investor
    • Marietta, GA
    1
    Votes |
    11
    Posts
    Chasity Johnson
    • Investor
    • Marietta, GA
    Replied

    Thank you for your philosophy on REI. I have too over thought that process when I started investing into Real Estate. There're so many classes, courses and materials out there it would be hard for so one not to know the basics of REI. I figure if I put in the work and surround myself with successful people I could too catch on to the knowledge many claim are secrets. I do struggle from time to time but I'm trying to work through it.

    Loading replies...