Real Estate Investor · Oceanside, CA · Member since 2008 · 38 posts · 0 votes
I am kind of reluctant to shell out 394.00 for this Expo, but I think it may be a great way to network with all the investors in my area. I just do not want to go and be duped about making fast cash, when I am looking for real information on building wealth doing REI.
www.2008realestatesuccess.com
Any opinions? I mean this is from the REIA I go to in my area, so I don't think it should be a rip off, but I dunno.
Real Estate Investor · Charleston, SC · Member since 2008 · 156 posts · 37 votes
18y
It depends on what you are looking for. Expos like these are great for exposing you to new ideas out there and introducing you to different teachers. They re not designed for in-depth teaching.
If you are looking for in-depth teaching, select a course/program designed around the specific topic you need.
Real Estate Investor · OH · Member since 2008 · 4k+ posts · 1k+ votes
18y
If you go, I would leave your checkbook, cash, credit cards, wedding ring first-born children, and anything else of value AT HOME! I have heard many of these people speak and they WILL be trying to upsell you to the next level of their training (at a multi-thousand dollar price point). That is why they are there and you should expect that you'll only hear the rosey side of the business.
BiggerPockets Founder · HI · Member since 2008 · 16k+ posts · 5k+ votes
18y
Almost all of these conferences are designed so the "experts" can sell you something. They typically all go the same way . . . you get teased with a little information and if you want to learn more, you have to buy some EXPENSIVE course.
Like Mike said, leave the cash and credit cards at home so you don't get sucked in. Use the event to learn a bit, and network.
If you go in understanding what you're going to get, you'll be less likely to feel like you got ripped off.
NOTE: I'm speaking in generalizations about these real estate conferences and know nothing about the one you speak of in particular.
Real Estate Investor · Oceanside, CA · Member since 2008 · 38 posts · 0 votes
18y
This is what I thought, I may not attend then. I'd rather just network at the monthly meeting for free :), than spend almost 400.00. I can learn a lot here on the forums instead :).
Thanks for the heads up and helping me talk myself out of it. I went to this guy's seminar in baltimore and he tried to upsell the crowd to his next seminar. Now I understand we all want to make money, but I've personally swore to myself, if I make it in this, I will show others how - for free. *fingers crossed* come on first deal!
I am looking for a duplex now to buy to rent the other half while I live in the other half, and I may get into wholesaling also to build up some capital.