Has anyone done this Robert Allen Real estate course?  Is it a Scam?
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Hello,\nI've taken the Robert Allen course, it's ok.  I think Carleton Sheets is better, read below:\n\nI completely agree with wanting to invest your money.  Afterall, what's the point of making money if you can't make more money with your money (got that?)?  Anyway, I've tried all different investments from stocks and bonds to IRA's, 401k's, and real estate.  I'm really a big fan of diversification.\n\nHowever, the only investment I've really been happy with so far is real estate.  Over the past 5 years, I've bought 3 different properties (all have tenants, and I'm making more than the mortgage payments on 2 properties).  \n\nThe 3rd property I got  was using Carleton Sheets no money down methodology (he's a GURU in real estate, and yes, his methods do work!).  You can actually buy a property for absolutely nothing down (NO MONEY FROM YOUR OWN POCKET).  I payed over $500 for his course 3 years ago, and I just saw it online for $9.95!!!!  This is a steal at $9.95 (I'm actually going to buy it for my friends for Christmas).  It was featured on TV, so I got the website from there.\n\nBefore you invest in anything, I highly suggest the Carleton sheets course.  http://www.alllsite.info/real-estate.php
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You may want to check out the link below. I've attended some of their courses & they're pretty good and reasonably priced compared to some others - although I haven't been to the revenue recognition course
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I am currently taking classes online for my California Real Estate Broker's license through Allied Real Estate School: http://www.realestatelicense.com/\n\nI have been pleased with the classes and their customer service is very good.
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A course is simply one way to organize information to learn. It is more of a structured way of doing it that gives you assignments and steps. You might also consider a cheaper more focussed method, buying a book. If a course is the best way for you to learn then the one by carlton sheets is going to give you all the info you could want. It is focussed on the no money down technique but I use the same basic principles to do it with money. My guess is any of them are going to teach you the basic principles you will need. Get one that focusses on your particular angle if you can.\n\nYou really need to learn how to look for houses and how to evaluate them. This will depend on what you do with them. Let me give two quick examples. \n\nFirst the lawyer with money to invest wants to buy a house ready to rent and have a property manager run it. They will be looking to buy houses from flippers. They want to buy a house that is all dressed up to rent out and looks very nice. This is what a flipper will do. They might even be willing to sell it at a tiny discount if it will move fast. \n\nSecond example, a guy with a lot of do it yourself skills wants to buy a house in need of repair and upgrade. He might want to turn unfinished basements in 2 bed 1 bath houses into 3 bedroom/2 bath houses and then refinance getting all the money out and rent them themselves. OK, I admit I am that guy. \n\nWhat these two people need to learn about the real estate market are totally different. It can be said that you should know everything there is to know, and I suppose on a basic level, sure. But that is precisely why there are professionals in the whole business. I don't have to understand much about the law to buy a house and rent it out if I have a lawyer to ask questions of when I have one. \n\nSo I would suggest buying a book on real estate that is about what you want to do. For example, I need the Fix it, Flip it, Rent it or sell it or whatever it is called. The lawyer doesn't need much more than a good real estate agent and a good property manager. \n\nI suggest figuring out what you need to learn and then buy a book on that topic. Then start doing the little steps you need to make it happen, that is setting goals to create your own assignements rather than following someone elses plan that may not be tailored for your needs.\n\nGood luck
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It's more of a inspirational book and the goal is to change your attitude.  I found all of the advice in there to be very basic for anyone who has a basic knowledge of real estate.  He doesn't get into any specifics either, so you're on your own if you want to do any real deals.  It's definitely not as easy as he makes it sounds.  But the point is that these books are one of his businesses and he is in the business of selling books that you want to buy.  Keep that in mind.\n\nHe does present some of the basic concepts fairly well, such as don't buy the huge things that drain your cash and give no return.  I read a couple of the books.  They got a bit repetitive because he was saying the same thing over and over, but it's not bad overall.
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It is a scam. You never make enough money. It will be enticing, but you would do much better with a small business over ebay or a home business. Concentrate on higher return on your investment of a precious resource, your time.
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I personally DO NOT advice you to ge ANY type of training to pass your exam for your license from ANY Real Estate brokerage firm.\n\nThe reason for this is that every RE company, they just want you to pass the exam as soon as possible so they will train you to remember stuff, remember questions and how to answer them. That is NOT the way to go. If you really want to learn your business and REALLY be a professional you should undestand the subject and know the subject so in my opinion you should go to a community college or University where they offer RE classes. The instructors are usually people currently in the business but they don have the agenda of assuring you pass the exam so you make money for them.\n\nIf you are looking for book to teach yourself it really depends on the state you live. Every state has different laws and regulations when it comes to RE. Check your local Department of Real Estate for your requirements.\n\nGood luck
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I've taken a number of the courses required for RE Sales Agent and Broker license in Washington State at the local community college, specifically Seattle Central Community College(I live within walking distance)\n\nAlso, check out the Rockwell Institute. They offer live/lecture classes at physical locations(they also offer online training). Rockwell writes the textbooks that many real estate exam training courses use, including Seattle Community Colleges.\n\nThe Univ of WA offers a number of Real Estate programs, too. See my links below for more info. \n\nGood luck!
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True, this isn't a place for advertising, but people do it all the time. Nor is it a place to look for employees, but if it's a legit offer then this post is better than many of the others I have seen get by.\n\nI am interested. But I am in the wrong state and not licensed. Good luck finding someone to become a positive addition to your community!
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It does make millionaires...for those who offer it. They are a rip-off. You are better off spending the money on a few books and newspapers; to read about the real estate markets in local areas. You are quite late to the party. Real Estate will probably be falling in the forseeable future. If you feel you can make money in RE, invest -don't waste it on some smuck who takes your money. Why would they take your money if they had better ways, ii Real Estate, to make money.
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I checked it out pretty good and decided it was way to much a pain in the as.As in your question way to many things to go wrong and there are many Lawyers that buy all the good stuff up.Don't fall for it sounds like easy money but only for the people that want to sell you the courses and books.
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You could go to a traditional school for your real estate school needs, or you could try what I did and do it all online.  Online is a great way to go, you can get through the required material much faster than you would sitting in a class room.  I took classes thru United Educational Services and Allied Schools (both are licensed by the state of CA).  I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Allied.  Their materials are much better and they have great customer service if you run into any problems.\nGood luck with your real estate stuff.
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Yes, but most of them are people trying to sell you an exam preparation package, and you have to register with the site.  When you register, you will get tons of spam.\n\nYour best bet would be to go to any real estate office and ask the broker for tips.
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Did you try realtor.com ?
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i went on line and found http://www.greab.state.ga.us/ under the real estate commission tab there are more schools.  One may have a test prep course.\n\nabove all you have got to STUDY!
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Maybe they don't offer a course in Real Estate. Check it out.
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http://www.realestatesalescoach.com/freetraining.htm\ntry this