Is it a good idea or a scam?

[Todderell Stricklin]

I'm attending Phil Grove REI big event and he just pitched the big dog program. Is it worth it?

[Roy N.]

How many "bones" must you feed the big dog to be part of the program?   I'm not familiar with Mr. Grove, but (IMHO) most of the {pricy} programs aimed at newer investors do not provide an adequate return on your capital out lay (which can be as much, or more, than the down-payment on a property).

If you are the type of person who learns best in a formal setting , as opposed to self-study, I would suggest that auditing a course or two on real estate at a local college or university would provide a more in-depth knowledge with out all the salesmanship for the "Even Bigger Dog" programme.