tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29579128.post115695153726878324..comments2023-12-24T02:29:14.724-05:00Comments on Penny Foolish: What's in Carleton Sheets' No Down Payment Real Estate Program kit?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29579128.post-1157041316197985962006-08-31T12:21:00.000-04:002006-08-31T12:21:00.000-04:00"I am an entrepreneurial sort of person and will e..."I am an entrepreneurial sort of person and will end up owning some business or other, but real estate isn't the only way to be self sufficient in this world."<BR/><BR/>This is true. But the funny thing is that when your business starts to make alot of money and you begin to look for a place to invest that money it will probably end up being real estate. :)<BR/><BR/>You don't have to own real estate to invest in it. You can lend money to people who invest, you can partner up with people who will handle the day to day stuff, you can own part of a company that invests in it.<BR/><BR/>I hope it doesn't look like we're picking on you. I happen to like real estate and I love buying houses. I buy houses like women buy shoes! LOL<BR/><BR/>I linked your blog on my blog post yesterday. I hope you don't mind. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29579128.post-1157040821369549492006-08-31T12:13:00.000-04:002006-08-31T12:13:00.000-04:00I agree with you, not everyone is into real estate...I agree with you, not everyone is into real estate. I am not into real estate like my REI friends are- I love business. My focus is my business, investing in real estate helps me focus on my business, does that make sense? (Although my passive income is from a business right now, not real estate.) I love doing what I do. So I am investing, so I can continue to do what I love, and have a secure future.<BR/>I have friends, like K who do it well, so their friends invest with them. I have another friend who has a partner- one makes the money in business, one then invests that money in real estate. It doesn't have to be your focus to make you money .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29579128.post-1156992198931854462006-08-30T22:43:00.000-04:002006-08-30T22:43:00.000-04:00I did in fact read the kit - but I didn't think th...I did in fact read the kit - but I didn't think that people would be interested in the details since much of it is stuff that you can find elsewhere, basic information. <BR/><BR/>I don't recall ever saying that I had anything against real estate, or thinking that you needed lots of money to do so. I happen to like working, and I like my job, and I just don't see it as all that attractive. If I get into something just because it is supposed to make me a lot of money, I would get bored very quickly and leave it, and probably not make any money to boot. You have to actually want to own real estate in order to make it your main source of income - you can't just want the income. <BR/><BR/>You seem to have done well for yourself but that is because it is what you want to be doing. Right now it isn't a good move for me, and I have other avenues which I am exploring. I am an entrepreneurial sort of person and will end up owning some business or other, but real estate isn't the only way to be self sufficient in this world. Please stop with YOUR pre-conceived ideas that real estate is for everyone.Kirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991840729281607982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29579128.post-1156991295003567122006-08-30T22:28:00.000-04:002006-08-30T22:28:00.000-04:00I wish you read have taken the time to read the ki...I wish you read have taken the time to read the kit before sending it back. You picked it apart without even really reading it. I bought the series a long time ago, it was a great intro to REI. I sold the books and have the cds still (I should send them to you for free!). <BR/><BR/>I can hear your pre-conceived ideas about needing credit and money to get into REI- but it just isn't true. Thats where being creative comes in- the more tools you have, the more you can do.<BR/><BR/>I know Ken (above)- I met him through a real estate and business forum and now he is a good friend of mine (funny to see him here!). He is the real deal as far as real estate investors go. His blog is great because it chronicles his leap from career to full time and then retired real estate investor by his early thirties. <BR/><BR/>Give real estate a chance- it can be done wisely and it can take you to your goals of financial freedom more quickly than a Roth and working til 65.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29579128.post-1156970865055780362006-08-30T16:47:00.000-04:002006-08-30T16:47:00.000-04:00I agree the kit is not necessary. Mr. Sheets rele...I agree the kit is not necessary. Mr. Sheets released this stuff a long time ago. After Robert Allen released his Nothing Down and neglected to fill a void through tapes and kits. Carlton jumped in. Allen does all this now, I bet kicking himself for the delay. But his large income and prosperity now may ease his pain.<BR/><BR/>I think it is much better to speak with people face to face. Or at least one on one. The value of a mentor is huge. <BR/><BR/>One suggestion if you chose to move in this area of wealth creation, ignore the naysayers. You already know what can go wrong. Focus on what can go right.<BR/><BR/>I don't care what the market is doing. Property will always be a good investment. They ain't making anymore. If you make sure you get in on the right price, it will all work out. Don't look at what you can sell it for later. Stick with the here and now. If it's not good or you don't feel comfortable. Oh well, another will be along soon.<BR/><BR/>Read the books, they are good and have a lot of info for you even if you don't intend on buying investment properties. These things can help you in your personal home purchase.Denise Mallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13253101883627114010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29579128.post-1156965193818026832006-08-30T15:13:00.000-04:002006-08-30T15:13:00.000-04:00I'm glad you were curious enough to get the kit. ...I'm glad you were curious enough to get the kit. I'm sure you know that they charge alot for a kit like this by upselling. My brother bought his kit about 10 years ago and I think it was $2500.<BR/><BR/>In my opinion, you don't need an expensive kit to get into real estate anymore. With the internet, you can find help on many many discussion boards.<BR/><BR/>If you need help, just ask on your blog... I'm sure many readers of it are real estate investors like me.<BR/><BR/>Feel free to browse through my blog and see how I slowly did it.<BR/><BR/>http://www.afterreadingrichdadpoordad.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29579128.post-1156959250881261182006-08-30T13:34:00.000-04:002006-08-30T13:34:00.000-04:00That's so funny that you posted the contents - I'v...That's so funny that you posted the contents - I've seen the informercials countless times and have been very curious, especially when I saw the offer on DealBarbie. Thanks for satisfying my curiousity as well as yours!The Divine Miss Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14194044432285404001noreply@blogger.com