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I've been around this business long enough to see just about every scammer out there. I've noticed that all of the scammers use certain words: Here's my list:
1. SECRET (the gurus have a secret alright. The secre...
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Has anyone tried Marco Kozlowski's webinair and method afterwards for buying US properties at 30% discount using asset based lender with no cash out of your pockets?
Sounds too good to be true, and the guy is a goo...
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The company Churchill & Forrester, LLC seems legitimate when you're a new investor, the man you speak with there, Ed Franklin, seems wonderful to work with, just know - HE WILL DRAG YOU OUT WEEKS AND WEEKS, MAKE Y...
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Any and all lenders please see if this is a legit agreement.
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Hello BP,I wanted to share with you a possible scam I've noticed in the Houston market (could be others too). I have multiple properties vacant and have received calls from interested parties naturally. I showed one ...
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I have purchased 6 properties over the last 20 years or so. But, they have always been through agents. A few weeks ago, however, I started a yellow letter campaign with hand written (color copied), hand delivered, l...
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I am managing a rental property for family as i live a block away and have one apartment (duplex building) rented. The renter is moving in from out of state and has a job offer. I've done a credit and background check...
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I had a meeting with a married couple two days ago, and they told me they joined Phill Grove's program and spent $20,000 on it. Let me reiterate: Twenty thousand dollars! My jaw almost hit the floor.That's $20,000 you...
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I recently came across an ad on Craigslist and the title was real estate investor seeking student so I opened it out of curiosity. The ad goes like this "Real Estate Investor seeking student!!!! If you are ambitious, ...
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So after going through many of these investor emails, how long does it take until I find an actual private equity investor. I am in the St. Louis area and it is funny how many scammers there are. I managed to find a...