All Forum Posts by: Tom Purtell

My two cents folks. I first bought Carleton's training in the late 1980's or early 1990's and I was hooked on his charisma. I probably spent $69.99 or somewhere around there. The best money I ever spent. I also picked up more of his stuff on eBay a few years back. A classmate of mine at college had in fact bought an investment property in the 1980's with owner second mortgage no money down, but it seemed like that sort of thing was drying up around then. I think Carleton's course absolutely worked in the 1970's and early 1980's. Would you agree the federal government has totally changed the rules on mortgages and real estate finance over the last 40 years? It is evident that Carleton has inspired many people in this thread alone to pursue their real estate dreams or the American dream. When you spend money on a real estate course, you won't automatically become instantly wealthy or live the life a millionaire or billionaire. The course is meant to motivate you to action and explain that it is in fact possible to chase your dreams and give you ideas on how you can get it done. I hope to chase my real estate dreams of investing soon. My wife has been a real estate agent for 18 years and I am on my first year. My wife just sold an owner occupied VA loan no money down purchase and all the buyer had to bring to the closing was $0.09 to which my wife pulled $0.09 out of her pocket and paid the buyer's cost for him making the purchase a no down payment purchase for the buyer. When I heard that I thought of Carleton Sheets. I know its an owner occupied property but still truly astounding. There are many real estate guru's that sell their training for $25,000 and $35,000. How do you like Carleton's motivation cost now?

Tried to respond to a Carlton Sheets thread, but had trouble finding it once I created my account. Here are my thoughts. Carlton Sheets was prominent on tv in the late 80's and early 90's and I used to enjoy watching that informercial! I eventually bought the course and CD upgrade when that became available. I believe Carlton's methods did work in the late 70's and early 80's. Having spent time as a mortgage loan officer, I know that regulations for lending are constantly evolving and changing, usually becoming more strict as time goes on. I consider Carlton a great cheerleader for the beginning real estate investor. While attempting to sell his course, he demonstrates how someone who is motivated for a change in their lives, how they can make that change happen. Carlton gives the beginner a good training in real estate practices and principles, which some argue don't really apply to today's world. The materials are dated probably 25 to 35 years by now. The cheerleading message is still there though. I have probably spent less then $300 on Carlton Sheets materials in my lifetime. Some of the current guru's charge $6,000 to $35,000 and I find that disgusting. To each his own though. If this works for you then good for you. If you go on eBay Carlton's material can be purchased for little money and there is surely something you can get out of his training that will save you at least $300 if you pursue REI. Cheers to Carlton for letting the average man or woman know that they can do this sort of thing also.