We got a call from Renatus and we were shocked...

[Enrique S.]

Hi BP members!! This will be our first post so please bare with us. 

So we received a call from a lady working for Renatus called Christina and she offered the mentoring we were looking for. She asked a series of questions which involved some finacial ones and then sent us an email in which that email had a link. The link took you to a web page that had three different videos for you to watch. Before watching these videos, we took it upon ourselves to research about Renatus on BiggerPockets to see what others thought and we were glad we did!! After reading the discussion about Renatus on BP we decided it was best for us to move on our way and leave Renatus for others that feel it will benefit them. 

Christina called us back the next day and asked why we did not sign up or view the videos. We politely said, "after further investigation on Renatus, we decided it is not in our best interest to move forward with their company". Christina then became argumentative towards us while proceeding to sell us on the idea of joining! She told us if we did not join Renatus, we would not find any mentor that would help us for free because we have nothing to offer them!! When we told her we would offer them a deal or some type a partnership, she laughed in our face and said good luck on finding that mentor, call us back when you realize no one will help you.

We were shocked how unprofessional and negative Renatus was! What are all of your thoughts! Please share your opinions   because we would like to know. Thank you in advance for all of your replies and thank you BP members for saving us from Renatus!!!

Sincerely, 

Enrique and Melissa Serrano 

[Dev Horn]

If a new investor brings me a legitimate opportunity (a qualified lead) and asks if I'll work it with him or her in exchange for splitting the upside, I'll usually take that deal.  I'm not a professional mentor, but I have mentored a lot of new investors, many from BP who live in D/FW and have taken the time to come meet with me at our office.

My main point is, new investors who are hungry and smart can absolutely bring value to more experienced people who might mentor them.  And the most valuable thing you can bring them (other than a pile of cash =) is a qualified lead that you've found via your marketing efforts...