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All Forum Posts by: Amy Peterson

Amy Peterson has started 1 posts and replied 3 times.

Post: Newbie in New York

Amy PetersonPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • New York
  • Posts 9
  • Votes 3

Hi BP!

I joined after (foolishly) paying for a Lee Arnold webinar and getting REALLY excited about private money brokering. 
I just finished reading a bunch of posts about his system and I actually feel nauseated. Luckily for me, I only paid HIM $97. The second webinar I wasted 6 hours of my life on yesterday was free.  
BUT I dove in headfirst; built a website, established an LLC, paid a pretty penny for marketing materials...etc. Ugh.
I really DO want to help people find alternative funding when banks have let them down. 

A little background about me: I live in Western NY. have a psychology degree from St. Bonaventure University. I've worked in human services for ~15 years. I had an opportunity to manage a housing program for individuals with mental health struggles in Erie and Niagara Counties and I LOVED it. I had to leave for personal/family reasons. 
I acquired my NYS Home Inspectors license during the pandemic. Again, taking a helping role. That's my jam. I made a go at that for a while but people (in my area anyway) are FREQUENTLY waiving the inspection in order to gain favor with sellers. I was doing well for a newbie but not well enough to do it full time. I have since gone back to human services and let my license lapse last year. 

I LOVE housing and like I said I really do want to help people find money when traditional avenues tell them "no". I love helping people reach their goals. 

I should have seen the red flags as far as Lee is concerned, and I am really bummed that I can't get started as quickly as I had wanted. But there IS a way to do this. I'm just going to have to work a harder and it's going to take longer. Right? 
Does anyone have any advice on where to start? Please help me! 

Post: Anyone experienced with Lee Arnold's system

Amy PetersonPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • New York
  • Posts 9
  • Votes 3

I myself have found myself wrapped up in the Lee Arnold system...ugh. I just got off a call with my supposed consultant who was allegedly going to answer any remaining questions I had about private money brokering. All she did was try to sell me the "certification" course. 
I haven't invested a ton in Lee's system, but I HAVE invested quite a bit in marketing already. I really am interested in finding people alternative financing when banks have turned them away. Is there a way to get into this avenue without being swindled by Lee?

Post: Looking for investor or suggestions to help start my first flip

Amy PetersonPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • New York
  • Posts 9
  • Votes 3

Hi Shane! I am a private equity broker with a network of private lenders who may be able to help you with this. 
I am new to this forum, just getting started in this particular area of real estate, but I would love to talk with you and see if we can find a lender for you! You can find my info on my website: 
www.zenithprivatelending.com