hi pmoney, check out this website for courses at top under SHOP.. the good thing about the courses or training manuals is that they all contribute to this site one way or another and are very supportive..plus, from what ive found, they practice what they write--active investors--good luck and decide what direction in CREI you want ..
regards-pat
I am a new investor myself, and before you go out and buy a course, I'd recommend purchasing a book that explains investing in real estate. One book that I'm currently reading has a lot of good information and will provide a base for the types of investing highlighted in the highly priced courses that are constantly advertised. The title of the book is as follows : "Investing in Real Estate" by Andrew Mclean and Gary Eldred. I am also looking into a course, but will develop a knowledge base before selecting the one right for me.
mike
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"Don't talk about taking care of your soldiers; take care of your soldiers." CSMA Jack Tilley[ Edited by jnewstedx on Date 01/18/2004 ]
My current strategy involves reading through a good portion of the books in the Real Estate sections at local bookstores. Not only do you get multiple perspectives on REI - you get them for free. Don't be afraid to stop at your local Barnes & Nobles/Borders/Books-A-Million with paper & pencil in hand to jot down ideas from the newest book. I'd rather buy a few great books I've already looked at then a bunch of books I saw on the way into the bookstore with catchy titles.
When you find a few great books, look at the authors. This should signifigantly shorten your list of seminar speakers to ones you already have a good deal of trust & faith in. This is my current plan.
Instead of buying a course or even a book, why not just come to this website for 30-45 minutes a day for three weeks?? It is free and it will give you just as much information.
Read all the posts (just read, do not post) in the forums. Read old posts. Read all the articles.
If you do that, I will Guarantee you, you will learn as much as almost any course out there.
pmoney,
Bruce is absoulutly correct. This site has more information than you could read in 2 months. The best thing about this, is that you can figure out what market you want to start in and read the posts and as you have questions, you can post them and find out while you are learning. Save your money for investing....take the advice of someone who already spent upwards of 10K on courses and books and other stuff and then found this valuable resource. If I had it to do over again, I would keep my money and use this free source. There are other free sources available to you as well, you just have to search for them. Good luck!!
I agree with the above advice. It saves you money that you can you to invest. Another option is using your local library. You can read through a number of different books containing an number of strategies and then purchase the ones that seem to hold real value to you. Because just like a wine, it is only good, if it is good to you!
[addsig]
No book or course will guarantee anyones success you only get out of anything what you put into it.As individuals we must be willing to get out and apply what we learn be it a book,course,or a REI forum www.site.The #1 reason most people never go out and start investing in RE is fear.
don't spend much money until you know which area of REI you want to do. Short sales? REO's? Tax Liens? Lease options, sub. to's, birddogging, assingments, etc.
Spend time online, at B&N, your library, talking with people in your area, and going to local RE meetings until you'e got it narrowed down.
Once you've got it narrowed down, look for very specific courses and mentors.
RE boot camps are too generalized to be much more than a hype for why to invest in RE and the general methods.
You want meat when you spend your money. Specifics, forms, methods, etc.
No wonder the last book I bought at B&N was worn out...people are reading them and putting them back onthe shelf and then some unsuspecting fool like me comes along and buys a used book for FMV...Not good investing practice. I'll ask for a discount next time!!! I will never pay full price again!!
Go to barnes and Noble, find the RE section, grab all of the books that remotly peak your interest, find a comfortable spot, and begin to flip through them one by one.
Once you find a couple that seem to be on your level, read well, and have the appropriate depth buy them. (......on www.Half.com)
Good books in the price range of $12.00- $30.00 servers as educational guidelines, as such, they are uniquely irreplaceable because they put in perspective what awaits you if you decide to stay on REI course. My sugestion would be you check anything written by Peter Conti & David Finkle. They are at list equally good as Ron LeGrand but less pretentious.
As sad above in yet another post, by liking one book/author more then the other, you'll also find which course producer/s would you like more without feeling disoriented. And then, when your particular questions start needing specific answers, start posting on this site. And yes, reed the articles!
I have found that this website combined with some of the books I've bought (note, bought... these will be tax deductible as educational materials) have been the best ways for me to learn REI. Just start browsing the forums and looking for topics that interest you and that you can use in your area. Good luck!
hi pmoney, check out this website for courses at top under SHOP.. the good thing about the courses or training manuals is that they all contribute to this site one way or another and are very supportive..plus, from what ive found, they practice what they write--active investors--good luck and decide what direction in CREI you want ..
regards-pat
Pmoney:
I am a new investor myself, and before you go out and buy a course, I'd recommend purchasing a book that explains investing in real estate. One book that I'm currently reading has a lot of good information and will provide a base for the types of investing highlighted in the highly priced courses that are constantly advertised. The title of the book is as follows : "Investing in Real Estate" by Andrew Mclean and Gary Eldred. I am also looking into a course, but will develop a knowledge base before selecting the one right for me.
mike
_________________
"Don't talk about taking care of your soldiers; take care of your soldiers." CSMA Jack Tilley[ Edited by jnewstedx on Date 01/18/2004 ]
My current strategy involves reading through a good portion of the books in the Real Estate sections at local bookstores. Not only do you get multiple perspectives on REI - you get them for free. Don't be afraid to stop at your local Barnes & Nobles/Borders/Books-A-Million with paper & pencil in hand to jot down ideas from the newest book. I'd rather buy a few great books I've already looked at then a bunch of books I saw on the way into the bookstore with catchy titles.
When you find a few great books, look at the authors. This should signifigantly shorten your list of seminar speakers to ones you already have a good deal of trust & faith in. This is my current plan.
See what others say in the review section above. Either click the button or here is the link.
http://www.thecreativeinvestor.com/modules.php?name=Reviews
Then you can make an intelligent decision.
John (LV)
Hey,
Instead of buying a course or even a book, why not just come to this website for 30-45 minutes a day for three weeks?? It is free and it will give you just as much information.
Read all the posts (just read, do not post) in the forums. Read old posts. Read all the articles.
If you do that, I will Guarantee you, you will learn as much as almost any course out there.
pmoney,
Bruce is absoulutly correct. This site has more information than you could read in 2 months. The best thing about this, is that you can figure out what market you want to start in and read the posts and as you have questions, you can post them and find out while you are learning. Save your money for investing....take the advice of someone who already spent upwards of 10K on courses and books and other stuff and then found this valuable resource. If I had it to do over again, I would keep my money and use this free source. There are other free sources available to you as well, you just have to search for them. Good luck!!
thank you for the great advice,i will be sure to use it!!!!!!
I agree with the above advice. It saves you money that you can you to invest. Another option is using your local library. You can read through a number of different books containing an number of strategies and then purchase the ones that seem to hold real value to you. Because just like a wine, it is only good, if it is good to you!
[addsig]
No book or course will guarantee anyones success you only get out of anything what you put into it.As individuals we must be willing to get out and apply what we learn be it a book,course,or a REI forum www.site.The #1 reason most people never go out and start investing in RE is fear.
don't spend much money until you know which area of REI you want to do. Short sales? REO's? Tax Liens? Lease options, sub. to's, birddogging, assingments, etc.
Spend time online, at B&N, your library, talking with people in your area, and going to local RE meetings until you'e got it narrowed down.
Once you've got it narrowed down, look for very specific courses and mentors.
RE boot camps are too generalized to be much more than a hype for why to invest in RE and the general methods.
You want meat when you spend your money. Specifics, forms, methods, etc.
Once you've
Hey,
STOP recommending going to Barnes & Noble and READING the books. It is NOT a blankity blank library. Go to B&N and BUY the books.
My stock portfolio thanks you.
No wonder the last book I bought at B&N was worn out...people are reading them and putting them back onthe shelf and then some unsuspecting fool like me comes along and buys a used book for FMV...Not good investing practice. I'll ask for a discount next time!!! I will never pay full price again!!
Let me restate...
Go to barnes and Noble, find the RE section, grab all of the books that remotly peak your interest, find a comfortable spot, and begin to flip through them one by one.
Once you find a couple that seem to be on your level, read well, and have the appropriate depth buy them. (......on www.Half.com)
i get it thankyou!!!!
Good books in the price range of $12.00- $30.00 servers as educational guidelines, as such, they are uniquely irreplaceable because they put in perspective what awaits you if you decide to stay on REI course. My sugestion would be you check anything written by Peter Conti & David Finkle. They are at list equally good as Ron LeGrand but less pretentious.
As sad above in yet another post, by liking one book/author more then the other, you'll also find which course producer/s would you like more without feeling disoriented. And then, when your particular questions start needing specific answers, start posting on this site. And yes, reed the articles!
I have found that this website combined with some of the books I've bought (note, bought... these will be tax deductible as educational materials) have been the best ways for me to learn REI. Just start browsing the forums and looking for topics that interest you and that you can use in your area. Good luck!