I'm Jesse from Harlingen Texas. I'm new to real estate but have always been interested in rehabbing and wholesaling. I recently attended a 3 day workshop with fortune builders. Did learn some general knowledge but not specifics regarding step by step what's required to close a wholesale deal or what contracts are needed. I'm here to seek out information and get connected with other investors who have "been there and done that". Looking forward to learn from anyone willing to provide guidance. Wish you all luck in your business.
That's the way the seminar industry works. They invite you to a 3-day seminar that is really a long infomercial to set you up to buy one of their training packages. The fee you paid to attend basically covers the cost of the room they used.
There is nothing wrong with that provided whatever they sell you provides something of value that you can monetize. Unfortunately, many do not. I have no personal knowledge, but I understand from others that Fortune Builders does provide content that is of value in their higher level training coaching programs, but that is just hearsay.
You can fumble around and continue to glean stuff from the "free" material out there. You may have some success with it now and then...even a blind squirrel occasionally finds an acorn. But sooner or later, you are going to pay for an education one way or the other. Either from hiring a pro to teach you or through trial and error.
Personally, I am impatient so I hired an on-site mentor who dropped into my market over 10 years ago setting me up in business. I have recovered my investment with him many, many times over.
Finding someone who is legit vs. someone who is a scammer can be a challenge. I can't vouch for others, but I can vouch for my guy. Contact me separately if you are interested in talking to him to determine if he is right for you.
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Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info. Here you will meet wholesalers who provide deals and rehabbers (cash buyers). Find them through Google and meetup.com
Hello @Jesus De Leon and I would like to welcome you to BP. BP is a great place for new real estate investors. BP offers free online courses and videos for you to learn from. It also has seasoned investors that you can network with. I wish you all the best and good luck!
@Jesus De Leon Welcome to BP. As noted from the above posts invest time in reading the materials provided through BPockets... It is a no frills approach to educating yourself in this investment vehicle (real estate). As you mentioned your interest lies in wholesaling etc so I am sure you will meet the right people here, but be careful and evaluate /vet your choices.
Hoping that a real estate investing club would pop up here in the valley.. Good luck in your endeavors.