Hello all, need advice for a beginer - Posted by Dylan

import · December 16, 2002, 3:11pm

Posted by Shawn J. Dostie on December 17, 2002 at 15:23:12:

import · December 16, 2002, 3:11pm

Posted by Dylan on December 16, 2002 at 16:11:28:

Hello, I am 22 and want to get into the real estate game.

I recently attend a “Free” Russ Whitney seminar and walked out with some questions and thats it, as i did not have $2000.00. Then i came home and did a search on good ol’ russ, and found out some disturbing information.

To make a long story short, i am now back to square one. I would really apreaciate some help as i do not make much money and am $5k in debt, if any of you know of a course or book, or what ever, as long as its legit and it WORKS!!.

A little about me if it will help, 22 years old, i still live with my father, and i am also a United States Marine Corps. Researvest. I am not scared of hard work and long hours. I just want out of this rat race.

Thank you for any replies, and i look forward to using this site regularly

import · December 17, 2002, 10:11am

The other side of the coin - Posted by Joe

Posted by Joe on December 17, 2002 at 11:11:49:

I attended a Russ Whitney seminar and paid and attended one of the bootcamps. Since then, I have made enough to cover the class plus an additional 20K since July of this year. But, you MUST PUT IN THE EFFORT!

import · December 16, 2002, 11:04pm

Save your money, skip the gurus - Posted by Bob

Posted by Bob on December 17, 2002 at 24:04:47:

Dylan, first thanks to you and all the reserve’s who are willing to serve or country.

My opinion on the guru courses is two-fold:

I learned from a wise wealthy friend that if a course, book, etc. contains one morsel of information or knowledge that you can use at some point to your benefit, it was probably worth it. You don’t have to buy-in to the entire preaching and become a ‘follower’ you are just looking for the pieces of knowledge to expand your mental library.
that being said, the courses can be costly, and perhaps unneccesary. I bought them at first, and then found that much of the same knowledge is available online and at the public library. This site is a great start, I assume you’ve read the success stories and how to articles. From there go to the library and check out a couple of books, it’s hard to suggest any one because what works for one may not work for another. A certain book may contain great info but be written in a way that puts me to sleep, but may entertain others. Multiple resources is the best bet.

I also suggest you look at and print Ron * Starr’s post: http://www.creonline.com/wwwboard/messages/41053.html

There will probably be a lot in there that will look like greek, but these are the basic building blocks of a good plan. Search the archives, how to’s, and the books from the library to find the meaning of the terms in there that are foreign to you. And of course, come back and ask for help with anything you can’t figure out.

Most importantly, don’t get discouraged, don’t listen to anyone who tells you it can’t be done, and remember it’s very simple: buy low, sell high. The rest is all administrative

As far as what is legit, common-sense and your conscience are your best guide. If you see a technique and it looks questionable, consider how you would feel if you using that technique was printed on the front page of the paper, that’s a pretty good guide for just about anyting in life. Seriously, the folks here can give you a general answer about the legality (based on their experience) of a technique, and you can always consult competent legal counsel in the appropriate jurisdiction when the time comes.

I hope this helps a bit, please stick around and share your experiences.

Good Investing,
Bob.

import · December 16, 2002, 3:20pm

Re: Hello all, need advice for a beginer - Posted by Dyaln

Posted by Dyaln on December 16, 2002 at 16:20:27:

Sorry I forgot, it just might be usful to tell you all that i am in the Seattle Washington market.