All Forum Posts by: Gianni D'Alerta

@Brian Gibbons

 That is what I am searching for... my Glenn. :)

Sometimes those make it or break times in a persons life is what puts them on the right path.

Great story.

@Bill Gulley ISO = "In search of"

 I really like that Idea. I have not seen it mention before. I have a great RE attorney but not one that works with real estate investors, gonna go find my local guys. Good tip.

@Bill Gulley I actually got hooked up with an online course that once completed counts towards getting the realtor test. I went through it all, and its all very important info, but it does not give you the knowledge to market and run your business. In Miami alone every other person you meet has their license. They do not do anything with it, its just general real estate knowledge not practical... 

@Mary B. most pragmatic advice. Thanks. Yes I have the analysis paralysis problem!

@Kevin Yoo I am trying to hold fast. Hard when there is so much information, and no one to hold your hand. Not that I want someone to hold my hand, but someone to guide you when you need a hand is invaluable. 

@Princeton Washingtonyes broad sweeps, try to get as many as they can convert. 

@Jeff Bridges(no relation to the actor? LOL) thanks for the resources. 

@Joe B.  LOL dont want to get pushed down the stairs! LMAO. There needs to be more educational resources  that provide value, similar to what biggerpockets is doing with with this site and then providing a purchasable getting started book. That is what I am talking about. No gimmicks. 

@Jeremy Tillotson Thanks for the offer. Really appreciate it. 

@Micah Copeland Yeah I have been devouring information left and right. But its so much information, from strategies and niches with in the space, flipping. wholesaling, notes, lease options, etc. etc. I would think that with a mentor as with any apprenticeship you get much more tailored instruction, to your stengths and current knowlegdge. People pay for education all the time, seminars, workshops, I have heard of some great educators in some clubs that get mentioned in podcasts that they put their students through their paces. 

There really needs to be a curriculum. Maybe something referencing the free but also the good stuff that is paid. Similar to Kahn Academy. 

@james enright, thats a good idea on the ebay search. Gonna look at that.

I have gotten to the end of my rope. 

Are there any gurus, mentors, or educators out there that dont make their "prospects" go through countless squeeze pages, info products, monthly installment type offers. 

I am pretty good at the internet BS meter, I get just enough info from these gurus to be dangerous... I have been tempted many times to pull the trigger and buy a course or sign up for something. 

They all have the info product sales process down, long letter, long video, offer, signup for newsletter, etc. etc. I understand these online closing/sales techniques, I understand they probably net the guys a lot... but how do you wade through all the crap.

Someone (maybe me) needs to create a third party review site that does not get compensated from the gurus. Bigger pockets does a great job of this and its very clear what they are selling, their membership and their book. 

I also think that Justin Williams from FlippingHQ and the guy from FlipNerd.

Seems like they all have a hidden agenda. Yes I know that the info product, coaching, mentoring is more profitable than even the real estate. Great for them having the confidence and the knowledge.

Are there any sites out there that review these Gurus? I have seen some sites, but they dont really have reviews. They themselves seem to getting affiliate clicks. 

Maybe Biggerpockets could designate users as gurus and have a way for the user base to upvote or downvote a guru, also provide reviews of that guru. This could give the great gurus some serious credentials. 

Sorry for the rant. I really want to learn. I really want a mentor. I dont mind paying for it, but I want someone who is vetted and has a good track record. I dont want to lose money. 

Aside from physically visiting the foreclosure listings and trying to get an exterior idea. I can get comps, check titles, and get a market value, but not sure if there is a good technique on creating an ARV without seeing the interior of the house.