(read book "Retiring Right".3) Referrals/ Testimonials- getting them from close friends/ relatives that love you...to build credentials as well as private money sources.I will also look into the Master Lease option as another "no money down" deal option.Brian, that was great information.

So, I have the testimony from the neighbors, which should help.

We have been involved in numerous audit matters and expert witness/deposition testimony where the fact that the investor did not report it on Schedule E was repeatedly brought up as evidence or proof that the investor did not have the intent to hold as investment property.

I would love to see their student success rates publicly posted as part of their marketing, not just the 'testimonial' with the accompanying disclaimer that this person's earnings/experience were unusual.

My issue though, is that they come from the perspective of investors who have been doing this awhile and have testimonials at there disposal to build their case.

I need reference and testimonials from current and formal students of his.

Another thing that BLOWS MY MIND is some of testimonials presented on the Equity Trust site: “In 2003 I invested my $5,500 Roth IRA in a couple of real estate options and was able to grow it to $55,000 by 2004.

More about how I buy, picture, FAQs, testimonials and resources.

"Well, you invest $100K into developing a set of CDs and webinars, and $400K getting the word out to everyone.You promise everyone how to Fix, Flip, Wholesale their way to easy profits, get a lot of unverifiable testimonials, tell them you have done $300 million worth of deaks and make $1 million in sales in a year...Well, at least there is a lot of people on various social media nad YouTube who seem to be trying this...

Some people are very easily fooled by a few fake testimonials, a fancy website or a professional looking business card.