A real way to learn RE investing?

A real way to learn RE investing?

Will BarnardPro Member
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Developer · Santa Clarita, CA · Member since 2008 · 15k+ posts · 10k+ votes

This topic is started based on another by our BP founder Josh D. in regards to the BP store. It was asked what us members would like to see added in the BP store and one of my suggestions was to add pay per view webinars of REAL education.

Here is the thought: Many people/investors (both newbie and seasoned pros) find it easier and more effective to learn something by doing or experiencing. This holds true not only in RE investing, but anything we learn. One of the problems is, how do we DO and avoid the costly mistakes which are so prevalent when on our own?

One possible answer is to get to see, ask, and do right along side a real investor who is doing exactly what you want to do.

If BP could provide a pay per view webinar with a teacher(s) who can instruct in fine line detail, with a real transaction as a sample, answer questions, and possibly even provide photo and video clips of exactly how to do a specific deal using a specific strategy, would that be worth say a $59 affordable cost? And when I say teach, I mean what to say, how to say it, what to do, where to do it, how to do it with, etc etc etc etc.

If you think so, provide a vote for this post and make your replies. Perhaps if there is enough interest in something like this, it would be worth the effort of Josh and company to pursue it.
It is up to all of you BP members! Vote and post now and pass the word on about this thread to all your colleagues. Lets get a large sum of responses here! :wink:

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Joshua D.Pro Member
BiggerPockets Founder · HI · Member since 2008 · 16k+ posts · 5k+ votes
17y

Let me chime in here for a sec. I love the idea of doing webinars. This is something we've been interested in doing for a long time . . . the question was always whether or not there was interest. Clearly, there is.

We'll see if we can work something into our upcoming plans for the remainder of the year . . . I'll keep everyone in the loop as to whether your help is needed, feedback, etc.

Thanks for the support and for continuing to discuss.....

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  • Real Estate Investor · FL · Member since 2009 · 53 posts · 4 votes
    17y

    Will,
    In that case there is no risk but you are volunteering some big chunk of your future time. My guess is when the words will spread that BP store is carrying those paid webinars, tons will come along. When you google, it is hard to filter between real ones and total waste of times ones among the results. Anyway, i am for it.
    cheers
    nil

  • Real Estate Investor · Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2009 · 11 posts · 0 votes
    17y

    Will,

    I would definitely be interested in paying $59 for webinars. As a new investor, it's daunting trying to figure out what to do and how. Especially, when every market is so different.

    Ilena P

  • Will BarnardPro Member
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    Developer · Santa Clarita, CA · Member since 2008 · 15k+ posts · 10k+ votes
    17y

    Nil, that's true, but some of the work can be deligated to others with Josh/me/etc. as the oversight.

    Llena, thank you for your reply. Please tell others to view this thread and voice their opinions. We need a lot of responses here.

  • Will BarnardPro Member
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    Developer · Santa Clarita, CA · Member since 2008 · 15k+ posts · 10k+ votes
    17y

    Anybody else?

  • Real Estate Investor · Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2009 · 161 posts · 46 votes
    17y

    I would defiantly be in favor of it. However, I would like to know how it is going to be regulated. If every Joe Wannabe starts putting up their webinar that could kill it for me, and is this going to diminish the quality of content from more well known members? Why post about it if you can charge? Now, I'm all for paying for education and that is not my point. I would just hate to see quality members like Will post less and focus more on their webinars... I'd vote it though good idea...

    No offense to anyone named Joe Wannabe:)

  • Will BarnardPro Member
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    Developer · Santa Clarita, CA · Member since 2008 · 15k+ posts · 10k+ votes
    17y
    Thats funny Dustin.
    ZJosh is working on some details and I have offered to assist.
    That said, let me assure you that Josh and company will not allow just anybody to be the webinar host. All educational programs via the webinar on the BP store would first need to be approved before offering to BP nation members.
  • Joshua D.Pro Member
    BiggerPockets Founder · HI · Member since 2008 · 16k+ posts · 5k+ votes
    17y

    Let me chime in here for a sec. I love the idea of doing webinars. This is something we've been interested in doing for a long time . . . the question was always whether or not there was interest. Clearly, there is.

    We'll see if we can work something into our upcoming plans for the remainder of the year . . . I'll keep everyone in the loop as to whether your help is needed, feedback, etc.

    Thanks for the support and for continuing to discuss.....

  • Wholesaler · Chicago, IL · Member since 2009 · 14 posts · 1 vote
    16y

    I AM IN !!! .. $59 dollars is cheap.... and this is coming from a college student sleeping on a sofa...
    Josh... make it happen buddy !!

  • Real Estate Investor · Ocala, FL · Member since 2008 · 742 posts · 463 votes
    16y

    I'm in! There are several aspects to investing that I would like to learn. And to acquire the info through a webinar would be interesting.

    I think that a planned schedule would be great. That way we know on certain days, certain subjects will be covered. By utilizing an ongoing education process, more "students" would benefit. Each topic could and should be "taught" by several investors. (All of this is just my humble opinion!)

    Really Cool Idea!

  • Will BarnardPro Member
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    Developer · Santa Clarita, CA · Member since 2008 · 15k+ posts · 10k+ votes
    16y

    Josh, let's speak again about this when you have time.

    Will B

  • Real Estate Investor · Chesapeake, VA · Member since 2009 · 20 posts · 10 votes
    16y

    I love the ideas of webinars for education. A lot of people can benefit from it being right in front of their face like that and especially if it is recorded so they can view anytime they wish.

    I think that real estate investors that are actually doing deals in this market should be the ones that teach it as you can only know what is really going on if you are in the trenches.

    I have thought about doing webinars myself for all the people that have asked me questions but then the thinki is as well that you need to niche down the webinar so it is not all over the place

    Alex Joungblood

  • Real Estate Investor · Member since 2009 · 27 posts · 0 votes
    16y

    Count me in even if the price is $99/webinar!!!!!! But $59 is THE BEST :D :mrgreen: :wink: :idea:

  • Will BarnardPro Member
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    Developer · Santa Clarita, CA · Member since 2008 · 15k+ posts · 10k+ votes
    16y

    Keep your interests and comments coming BP Nation.

  • Involved In Real Estate · Chesapeake, VA · Member since 2009 · 8 posts · 0 votes
    16y

    Hey Will,
    You have my vote and I think it is a good idea. I trust that you and Josh will have all of the Kinks worked out concerning the webinar. I like the price because you made it inexpensive for everyone that is *serious* about Real Estate Investing. Good stuff! Looking forward to the near future! Be blessed. James P. In Chesapeake, VA

  • Phoenix, AZ · Member since 2008 · 34 posts · 1 vote
    16y

    Got my vote on this!...Sounds interesting.

  • Flooring Contractor · Bethalto, IL · Member since 2009 · 26 posts · 2 votes
    16y
    Originally posted by Tim S.:
    I agree 100%, It is much easier to get a complete understanding of something when being instructed by an individual, then it is just reading from a book.


    The same rings true for me as well. Reading it in a book isn't the same for me. I soak it up like a sponge if it is right in front of me.
  • Will BarnardPro Member
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    Developer · Santa Clarita, CA · Member since 2008 · 15k+ posts · 10k+ votes
    16y

    Great comments fellow BP members. There has been a ton of responses and members who like the idea. Keep it up.

  • Real Estate Investor · Las Vegas, NV · Member since 2009 · 180 posts · 8 votes
    16y

    I think its a great idea and looking forward to it getting started

  • Real Estate Investor · OH · Member since 2008 · 4k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    16y


    Will is partially right. The vast majority of newbies that attend guru events fail for the reasons that he described above. However, an equally important reason that they fail is that the VAST MAJORITY of people in the United States simply don't have what it takes to succeed. They can't function unless they have a boss telling them what to do and when to do it. There's nothing wrong with that, but they will never be entrepreneurs. Furthermore, the reason that the gurus use high pressure tactics is because that's what works in separating newbies from their money. Look at the response to this Webinar idea. Out of the THOUSANDS of wannabes here on BP, only 22 voted for this idea. I'd be willing to bet that of the 22 that voted, less than 1/4 would actually put up their $59 and participate. This thread started in September, how many of those people that voted are still participating on the forums? I'd bet some of them have already decided that real estate investing actually requires some effort and they're back to playing video games all day long.



    EXACTLY RIGHT! The vast majority of wannabes are not willing to sacrifice and therefore will NEVER BE SUCCESSFUL.

    Finally, the majority of people who come to any type of money-making forum are broke and have bad credit. Even if they wanted to, they simply don't have the money or credit to get very far.
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