Not sure why I’m even entertaining this thread for five minutes, but here we are.
My son, who’s more U.S.-based while I’ve been doing business globally, recently showed me this thread. He’s in that early stage — skeptical, looking for direction, and naturally turning to forums like this for guidance. Since I’ve personally done business with Brian a few months ago and referred my son to him, I figured I should speak up — just in case someone else is in the same position, unsure of what’s real and what’s just online noise.
Greetings from Panama.
Reading through this thread, I’m reminded why I ever wasted time in spaces like this. I’ve had hundreds of mentors across the world throughout different phases of my business journey — and not once did I get ahead by sitting around reading books and forums while trying to avoid every risk.
Let’s break down the pattern here.
Someone hears “$50K profit” and immediately screams scam. Why? Because they think if they couldn’t figure out how to do it, no one else possibly could either. That’s not logic — that’s projection.
Then there's the old, "If it worked, why would they sell it to you?" line. Simple: it's called scaling a business model — the same way real estate syndicators raise capital, developers bring in JV partners, or educators expand their reach. If someone has a system that works and infrastructure to support more volume, that's not shady — that's smart.
Then comes the “just read books” argument. Sure, books are great. But I’ve built and exited companies. And I can tell you with absolute certainty: information alone changes nothing. Execution — learning the game from people who eat, breathe, and live it — is what moves the needle. You don’t need another eBook. You need reps, and real support.
Another hot take was “never pay” and “inspect everything personally.” Sounds nice — until you’re trying to grow beyond your zip code. The whole point of expansion is leveraging trusted systems, experienced teams, and infrastructure so you can scale. The people trying to micromanage everything themselves usually stay stuck small. Just the game’s true nature.
One person mentioned Section 8 pro formas being inflated. That’s fair. But let’s be real — every market has rent volatility, and underwriting conservatively is your responsibility as the investor, not the educator’s. Don’t like the projections? Adjust the inputs. The program never sold me dreams — it sold me access, structure, and speed to a market I'd never ventured in. If you can’t discern the difference, maybe real estate isn’t your vehicle.
And ironically, the only person in this thread who actually did the program said:
- The renovations were well done
- The 5-unit is fully rented
- The contractor fronted reno money to unlock draws
So yes — the system works. It just didn’t align with his goals. That’s not a program issue — that’s a fit issue.
I’ve personally done business with Brian in Philadelphia, and I can say with full confidence — he stands on what he teaches. The guy shows up, builds real systems, and actually does what most people only talk about.
But to cast doubt on someone without direct experience isn’t just inaccurate — it reflects a broader pattern. People repeat secondhand narratives picked up from scattered corners of the internet — most of it not grounded in facts or personal engagement. It becomes easy — even comforting — to label something a scam or write someone off as a “guru,” because it justifies inaction. It gives people a reason to stay exactly where they are… or worse, it gives negative personalities the illusion they’re “helping” by spreading doubt. Laughable.
At the end of the day, the loudest critics are usually the furthest from the work. Real operators ask real questions, talk to people who’ve actually done it, and then move accordingly.
Keep researching if you need to — I truly encourage that. But don’t confuse recycled forum or internet chatter with reality.
Good luck to all.
