Real Estate Mentorship Programs

[Jalissa Hutchins]

Hello.

I'm a newbie real estate investor, so new that I haven't completed a single deal yet. Through searching various real estate podcast on youtube, I found that there is a real estate investing mentorship program here locally (Cincinnati, Oh). The company is nationally recognized with students across the country. The only thing stopping me to jumping right in is the cost. The program is designed to help investors reach their individual goals faster and cost a little over $12k. I would like to know if anyone has invested in a similar program and what your experience has been. Would you recommend paying that much for a mentor? The enrollment is for life and the founder truly seems like a genuine person with over 25 years of experience. I just want to make sure this is the best decision before investing my savings. (Note:There is a option for a partial down payment with a monthly installment plan) 

[Dacia Ray]

I'm a newbie too but from what I've been learning so far it seems like a better use of that $12k would be putting it toward a downpayment. I'm going the route of reading, listening to podcasts, talking to folks with experience, and working in real estate to learn the ropes. This is also in line with my learning style - I'm good at being self-directed and like research. My route might take a little longer than signing up for a structured program like you're talking about, but I'd rather invest my time in learning and my cash in property.