Quote from @Janice Carter: Quote from @Amy Be:  Many scammers wrap themselves in religion, it is a common ploy to feign honesty.Many scammers do use religion as a way to appear trustworthy which is a common tactic to lower people’s guard.

This is NOT a bash on religion, but in Matthew 7:15, Jesus says "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves."

Real estate investing, psychology, crypto, the economy, politics, foreign affairs, religion, you name it, he’s the expert.

If Bigger Pockets was a religion, you could say I have been converted.

Tresa Todd Lutgen might be a good Christian coach convincing people to join a religion, but that doesn't qualify her as a real estate expert.If you're sincerely contemplating investing or working with distressed properties, my advice is: EITHER begin at the grassroots and start by immersing yourself in real estate as a realtor.

They knew were every free meal was and what was served on certain days and if you needed religion to get said free meal IE sit through a sermon.

I am in favor of that over cash flow, but as you know, 50 other things go into itBut about religion...

I've found that once influencers, sellers, marketers etc....start intertwining their Religion with the marketing of their business, it's a big ole' red flag for me.It's laughably ironic that a "Christian Business Owner" would have a standard policy of lying to their tenant's about their identity.

He is a smooth talker who uses religion and his position as a "preacher" to slowly build trust with people prior to coming in for the kill.

He is a smooth talker who uses religion and his position as a "preacher" to slowly build trust with people prior to coming in for the kill.