Okay, so I've been going through this forum for a few days now. Some of the most important information I have gotten was from Mr. Joe McCall. Just genius information that has assisted me with the information I have been studying. Thank you Mr. McCall. At this point I am pretty much ready to hit the ground running and build a buyers list. I've watched a lot of videos, have a out of state mentor, and have read some things, but I am still having trouble with the concept of finding buyers. With this said today I was scrolling through FB looking for a buyers group, but couldn't find anything when I stumbled upon a retargeting marketing ad by "Than Merrill" for a 2hr seminar about a mile away from my home. I had never heard of Than Merrill so I googled him, and saw that he had been successful in "Fix and Flipping" properties. I then entertained the thought of maybe I should request more information, so I did. I called a 1-800 number and was greeted by a young lady who asked where I had wanted to go for my free seminar. I immediately stopped her and asked if this was a seminar where buyers would show up, or would it be a bunch of people who are interested in making a so called "Quick buck" (which we all know that this is not a quick buck industry)? The young lady replied with there will be all sorts of people there. To me that does not say much. No disrespect I am someone who feels that I can never learn enough so I am willing to go and learn some new things, but at the same time, I don't want to waste time for 2 cents of information and 118 minutes of time for that 2 cents if there will be no buyers in whom I can network with. On the flip side there is a REIA meeting tomorrow night that is held once a month. So the question is this. Has anyone attended a Than Merrill seminar in the past 9-12 months in the New Orleans/Greater New Orleans area? If so were there buyers there? If not in the state of LA than any other state. At the end of the day I am trying to network and meet buyers, should I do this at the Than Merrill Seminar or the REIA meeting tomorrow night? Thank you all and your responses are much appreciated. Best, Javon

BEWARE- they are going to get you to increase your credit card limits (they say so you have access to more capital) to the max amount and then have your max it out on their next seminars. the $200 is just an upsell to their $40k bus tours. stay away.

Go to the REIA meeting. Than Merrill's company Fortune Builders hold these seminars all the time. The two hour meeting is only there to get you to attend their 3 day seminar for a couple hundred bucks so they came pitch you their $40,000 coaching program. Going to the local REIA meeting you are going to meet some local investors that can answer your questions based on the local market.

In my mind this is an easy choice. Go to the REIA meeting. You will meet real people who are really investing. You will have opportunities to network with people as well as learn the ins and outs of investing. Easy choice for me! Steve

Jason, the 3 days is just bait -- they show you just enough so you will HAVE to spend your money for the next stage of spending MORE money! In my case, I had t go to another city and pay for a hotel AND parking TAX for this "salesperson" to tell the group if you don't purchase at $30K it will be $60K if you call the office! I think I will just buy and hold and call it a day!

HI Kandice, I don't know if I am replying properly, but after the $197, there will be another charge, "because you can't possibly learn everything they have to teach you in just a 3 -day workshop." I am still thanking God for not going any further and spending my hard earned money. Then after that workshop is the $30K, 25K or $29K invest and they promise to teach you everything, like the gentleman said in one of these strings above, they get your to increase your cc limits and you never hear from them again. I've read stories of retired couples spending $30K for nothing -- part of their retirement money. Just be very careful. (again, just my opinion).

J, I would do both, but that's kinda of an issue. I can't drive (Not mobile right now) so I have to sacrifice one for thee other. If I could do both trust me I would, but our public transportation system here is not like California's unfortunately, and I will have a ride to the REIA meeting. I'd have to spend the night at my folks because its in their city, but hey my dad's man cave is nice, I am sure dinner will be cooked, I get out of my apartment, and most important you do what you have to do to succeed in a logical manner, right? he he. So, I do agree with you on doing both for anyone else who may have the same question, but unfortunately I am in no position to do both. Best, Javon

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Vanessa Ladson

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Originally posted by @Kandice Ayo:

@Javon Varona I haven't been on BP for about 2 weeks, so God must have lead me to your thread. Thanks for the advice! I will definitely record if they allow it. I'll let you know how it goes....honestly, the responses are kind of scary and making me second guess my decision. I'm grateful for everyone's responses....I hope you find what you're looking for!

Kandice

i think it was for all of us. I just hate people running game on folks who truly want to learn how to invest, flip, wholesale or whatever you want to do in the real estate business.

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