Posted by Sheridan on August 14, 2002 at 12:08:01:
Or you could check the ebay sight for used ones that might fit your budget. CS course is only a tool but is not the only way to get to your goal, after all you are here 
Does The Carlton Sheets Program Really Work? - Posted by Chris Schwenk
Posted by Chris Schwenk on August 01, 2002 at 24:35:59:
I am on the brink of ordering the program, but I am a natural skeptic. I want to know from anyone who can tell me if this program really is as effective as its promoters claim it to be. Is this program legitimate, easy, and worth the money?
Re: Does The Carlton Sheets Program Really Work? - Posted by TCR
Posted by TCR on August 03, 2002 at 23:11:41:
Chris,
I just got the program and I am going through it day by day. The information I have received is interesting. If you are interested, Iāve set up a āBlogā or web log of my daily activities. It contains NO advertisements. Just a log of my diary about going from ānewbieā to seasoned investor.
It can be found at http://realestateinvestor.blogspot.com
- TCR
Re: Does The Carlton Sheets Program Really Work? - Posted by G (CO)
Posted by G (CO) on August 01, 2002 at 11:10:23:
Chris,
Sheetās program is good for the beginner to get a feel for different creative techniques and also motivation. It is NOT a solid course in taking you from beginning to end in a deal. His explanations of different techniques are very vague although like I said it introduces you to them. But, the number one reason why I would not pursue his course is the contracts and paper work he provides. In my opinion and my attourneys opinion they are very, very, very, poor. If you really want to make things happen look at courses here on this sight. No I have nothing to do with CREonline.
G (CO)
Re: Does The Carlton Sheets Program Really Work? - Posted by Kathy
Posted by Kathy on August 01, 2002 at 02:04:39:
Hi Chris, Iām Kathy. I can not say that his program is as effective as they say on tv. I have seen him on tv for years and was also skeptical. However I have put that away and ordered the course.
I recieved it on July 5 and finished it on July 25. I have not bought any property as of yet but I have been looking and calling sellers to get a feel of things.
All I can say so far is it is easy and worded in a way that if you have absoultely no knowledge of RE(real estate) you will finish the course with a general understanding of how to do this. And at least how to get started. Where you go from there and how fast is all up to you.
I can also say that you can not just read the book and get the knowledge you need. You also have to listen to the cds and watch the videos. The book seems to touch on a topic and is expanded upon with the cds and videos. So be prepared to do all three. It will take time and effort on your part to make it work. From what I know so far I think it is good.
I can honestly say if it turns out I did not get anything out of it that will be useful, I got motivated. I do not work for CS and do not get paid to say nice things about the program. The cold hard fact is I am being forced to change my career because of a knee injury. So I will be going from nuclear maintenance to re investing. Making this change is scarry but I got alot of confidence from the program. Not looking for pitty here.
I have also read on this site both pros and cons of the CS program. All I can say there is, it is your money, your future and ultimately your choice. If you choose to order it donāt stop there. Buy as many books as you can, talk to as many people as you can on this site, donāt be afraid to ask questions.
I donāt think any one person can truly say they have perfected re investing. I think it is important to read as much as you can from as many sources as you can. Pick and choose what works for you. Use the other programs to design a program that works for you.
Everyone starts at the same place, the beginning. Keep learning because knowledge it truly power. And hey if you make it donāt forget where you started. Come back to this site and look for that next beginner and lend a hand.
All I know is youāve got to start somewhere. And fear of the unknown is one of the biggest reasons for not trying something. This program may or may not be the best but way to start but I think it is a good first step. So come on jump in the water seems to be fine. I will be on this site screaming if I find out otherwise. And I Promise you will be the first to know.
Good luck and happy investing
Kathy
Re: Does The Carlton Sheets Program Really Work? - Posted by Chris Schwenk
Posted by Chris Schwenk on August 01, 2002 at 02:49:10:
Thanks, Kathy, for the advice. Right now I think I wonāt be able to look into the program. I think that I was temporariliy caught up in the emotions portrayed in the infomercial. Right now Iām only 18, fresh out of high school and soon to be in college studying Software Programming. Iāve always been searching for ways to make money eve since I was little and I always knew that Real Estate was a good way to do it. Honestly, right now I just donāt have the money to invest and canāt take the risk. I just pray that I will find something that will work for me someday. Well thanks for the advice.
Sincerely,
Chris Schwenk
Chris, you have the biggest asset of all- - Posted by Earl
Posted by Earl on August 01, 2002 at 16:11:25:
Chris, you have the biggest asset of all in this business - your youth. I bet if you ask any older person on this website whoās been successful in REI, the biggest complaint they would all give by far is that they didnāt start at this sooner.
I donāt mean at all that you need to pressure yourself to learn this stuff quickly - take your time at this. Go to college, get a regular job, but let the stuff on this website sort of churn and foment in the back of your mind - and consider it a lifetime of learning.
Iāve just hit the big 50, I no longer have a JOB, and Iām just approaching the point in my life where my income from REI has taken over my āotherā income - and boy itās a great feeling.
Iāve quoted a story on this website before that was told by Mark Haroldson one of his books. It goes like this: Suppose you worked for someone for a month, and he let you choose between two ways for him to pay you: either he would pay you $10,000 a day for the 30 days, or heād pay you a penny the first day and continue to double it each day (e.g. a 100% rate of return compounded daily). Which would you prefer? Do the math on this and it may surprise you. Also work this math out beyond 30 days and the difference in money earned will astound you.
Compare each year of your adult life of getting phenomenal returns from REI to each day of this hypothetical worker, and think about what 30 years or so of good, well-planned REI can do for you (and your family) financially. )And for many of us it doesnāt take anywhere near 30 years either.)
A related story: I once read where someone once asked Albert Einstein what was the greatest discovery in his lifetime,(presuming he would talk physics) and his answer was ācompound interest.ā
Your biggest asset is your youth. Good luck!
College students can do this too! - Posted by Jill
Posted by Jill on August 01, 2002 at 13:01:35:
Iām a college student too, although a bit older than you. Donāt get discouraged about this because of being in college. Most college students end up having to find a part-time job anyway, and itās hard to find one that pays well or where they are happy to work around you course schedule, tests, finals, study time, etc.
Consider this ā if you were to work 20-30 hours per week while in school, what kind of pay would you get? What kind of future would it offer? Would you still be paid months or years from now from that part-time job, compared to if you spend 20-30 hours per week (or less) working on REI while in school you would still be receiving rent from those properties years from now.
Iām a college student and single parent with a house payment and other grown-up bills to deal with while in school. Not sure if youāre planning on living with parents, friends, in dorm, or what but for the most part ātraditionalā college students have less financial worries during college than non-traditional students must deal with. Sure, there are some exceptions.
Whatās my point? If this is somethng you are seriously thinking about, maybe the CS course isnāt the right thing for you right now. Or you could take advantage of the deal they have going on right now and order the course for $9.95 and take advantage of the 30-day money back guarantee. If money is that tight for you, set aside some time and speed through the course and make sure you get it sent back in to the company in plenty of time so you are not charged the full amount.
Definitely take the time to read through this entire web site. I have been reading through it and Iām amazed at the wealth of info in the articles, success stories, and posts. Peek at the questions others have asked because lots of the āregularsā on this board have responded with great info.
Keep in mind the CS course is not the only way to go about doing this. He didnāt invent the concept by any means. Heās just one of the many teachers out there.
But donāt turn away from this just because the CS course is expensive. If this is something that is important to you, check into it further before making up your mind. This might be the perfect thing for you and turning your back on it right now might be a big mistake.
I read throug the CS course over 10 years ago and had such a negative attitude that I decided there was no way this would work for me becuase great things like this just donāt happen to people like me. What was I thinking?! Of course great things can happen to me!