948 of 1099 people found the following review helpful:
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 Mixed feelings, Mar 05, 2009
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reviewer: Anonymous
from San Francisco, CA
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| I ordered Be a Real Estate Millionaire and thought it was a pretty inspirational book. I've never bought stuff on infomercials and I was pretty skeptical about getting it in the first place, but I tried it. I thought it had a lot of good information, but I think it's up to the person to have the drive to apply what they've learned into their lives. Unfortunately I didn't have the drive to use the information, but I intend to use some of the information from the book when I do try to purchase my first home. One thing I didn't like about the purchase was that they continued to charge my card monthly. But it wasn't a surprise to me because they convinced me to order a membership to have access to reports on their website. And when I realized that I wasn't using the reports, I found a number on his website and cancelled the membership. I can't say that this guy Graziosi is bad because he didn't say he was gonna buy me a fricken house if I bought his book. I think he did his part by informing me of real estate knowledge with his product. |
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Solid package for what you pay, Aug 23, 2008
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reviewer: Pat
from Maricopa, AZ
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| The funny thing is all these people that complain about the kit don't understand what they really ordered. It's great information to teach you about different concepts and strategies that would help anyone, but you still have to go out there and figure it out on your own. None of these $50.00 kits provides you with in-depth one on one coaching. That obviously would cost money for any company to provide and if they could help you make a lot of money then it would be worth it,especially if you're supposedly serious about learning the business. Great for what you pay. |
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371 of 435 people found the following review helpful:
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 New to Dean, Jul 03, 2008
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reviewer: Annette
from Seabrook, TX
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| We bought Deans newest book and purchased the coaching package. Do we fear we made a mistake? Sometimes! Fear to start something new or fail is in all of us. The information has been so far worth every penny. For the past month we have done almost everything in the coaching plan. At this time, we have 2 offers in for 2 foreclosures and lost out on another deal. The point is that we have followed his advice and hopefully will be flipping our first house soon. We decided that we really have nothing to loose in the end and everything to gain. Oh yeah, we do have good credit but are being ate alive in credit card debt (90,000), so our debt-income ratio is not good. We have been fortunate enough to keep low rates until this past month. We followed the advise we were given and in the past 2 weeks have obtained a $50,000 dollar line of home equity at 5%. The only catch was that we had to roll 1 of 6 credit cards to the home equity line. We chose a card with 22k on it at 29%. 5% or 29%. That was an easy decision. Most of our debt was in one name, so we are currently qualified for a $142,000 loan on a $200,000 home by using only one of us. One of the companies we work for owns their own bank. They take loan payments directly from your paycheck. Because of this, it looks like we may be getting a $25,000 line of credit. Our job guarantees the line if we use any of it and if we still can't pull off a deal with this, there are lenders that are not banks but investors. You pay more in interest and your credit doesn't matter because the home is the equity. Creative financing is out there. We are still in shock at what thinking outside of the box has done for us. Hopefully our offer will be accepted on at least one of the homes. If all goes right, we should make somewhere from $10,000 to $20,000 profit. We would have never been able to do this without reading Deans book and believing in ourselves. 1 credit card will be immediately paid off with this profit. Real Estate investing is a lot of time and effort, but as one of my new contractors put it "where else can you earn 5 or 10K in a short period without having mega bucks to draw interest on." He has a point. |
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351 of 396 people found the following review helpful:
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Dean Graziosi, truly genuine and legit!!!, May 15, 2008
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reviewer: Lorina Krisak
from WI, USA
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| I just read one of the reviews for Dean Graziosi, and I had to speak up. I knew nothing of this man until about 2 months ago. I saw him on an infomercial and ordered the book "Be a Real Estate Millionaire". I read it the day I got it and, even having 15 years of real estate experience, I was amazed at what I read! I could relate to Dean so well, because not only was he passionate about real estate (which I am), he also has a heart for people!! (which I do). There are so many awesome true stories in the book and proven strategies, it is pure motivation.
When the coaching program called, I was afraid that they were some scam not even affiliated with Dean. So I did a bunch of checking up on it. It was kind of hard, because they didn't have much about it listed on the internet. But, from what I found, I trusted it was legit and signed up. I'm so thankful I did! I am learning so much!! The program pushes you step by step into the world of real estate. It is not for the lazy or the whiner. If you are willing to put in the time and the effort, there is no doubt you can become a real estate millionaire!
Also, Dean has a website, where hundreds of us come to chat about real estate for free. We are learning so much from each other! Dean even has his coaches join in to give people free advice. If I'm correct, I think anyone can visit the site.
I hope this doesn't sound like some advertisement, because it is totally and only from my heart. I will get no benefit from this other than the satisfaction of knowing I helped to expose the true character of a remarkable man. Dean Graziosi. |
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people are making it happen, May 15, 2008
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reviewer: Frank DeJanero
from Scottsdale
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| People are making money with Dean Graziosi's info. You should check out out his website. It's really cool! I read something about some lady making 3 deals at once. She seemed really proud about the whole thing.
Plus, I made money off my mom's house that was going to go into foreclosure just by telling someone with money about my mom's situation. She saved her credit rating and she still lives in the house. The only thing is, she does not own it anymore. Small price to pay to have everyting work out ok.
Too bad nothing is given to you in this crazy world we live in.
It takes a lot of hard work. Weather you're a lawyer, doctor, contractor, or your trying to sell real estate.
Remember this people! If you buy the ab-roller off TV, you're not going to get washboard abs by just cause you bought the thing. You have to actually use it. |
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Success Is Only Achieved By Action!, May 15, 2008
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reviewer: Anita Wilson
from California, USA
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And action is precisely what I developed thanks to Dean and his book. BE A REAL ESTATE MILLIONAIRE has not only inspired me but given me excellent instruction in regards to some serious real estate investing. I have personally taken the techniques I learned from the book and put them in practice in my REI life. I adhered to the concept of thinking a little differently and use Dean's techniques of finding out what the sellers "buttons" were. Doing this I was able to obtain not one house, not two house, but three houses...from the same seller in a single transaction just by understanding the needs. Here is my story:
3 HOUSES - THINKING A LITTLE DIFFERENT
I found a house that was FSBO. He originally wanted to do only conventional financial but I came correct. I outright told him that I had no money but I really wanted his property.
You see prior to me telling him that I called about the property and after a little small talk I found out that he was a retired school principal and he and his wife started investing in 1973 so they could retire early. Now he had no kids at home they all live down south out Florida way. He really wanted to get close to them but felt locked down to California because of all the property he owned. He was pretty set with money and selling the home way under value just to get rid of them.
So now I knew what his buttons were. He just wanted to go. So I found out how many properties he had here and asked how much for each. All of the properties were paid for 100%. This is what he told me.
$229K for 4/2 1574 VACANT (appraised 4/2/08 295K
$290K for 4/2 2204 OCCUPIED (rent 1800 appraised 355K)
$310K for 4/3 2303 OCCUPIED rent 1950 appr. $386K)
I knew there was no was I could get any sort of financing at all let alone on three houses, so I THOUGHT A LITTLE DIFFERENT. I made him this offer.
202K for the $229 house with 5000K down - 1300 month with 500.00 going toward down payment monthly (can rent for 1600-1800) and complete owner carry at end of one year for 191K (included him paying escrow fees of 2K for me upfront and including them back purchase price). This would give him 11K as down payment total after one year or approx. 5%. After that 100% of payment toward purchase price and OWNER FINANCE!
225K for the $290K house with 5K down - tenant already in home on 2 yr lease paying 1800 monthly. 1200 of that going toward monthly payment and 600.00 month CASH FLOW for ME! Price includes escrow fees. OWNER FINANCE!
265K for the 310K house with nothing down. 1000K of monthly rent going toward purchase price and 950.00 CASH FLOW for me. Price included escrow, OWNER FINANCE!
Now you may be wondering how I did that AND got him to finance and everything else. Here is the story. since I knew all properties were owned free and clear and he was set with money and just want to get rid of them and leave I made this offer. Owner finance all of the properties for me and I will make monthly payments to him in a nice amount for each. He no longer had to worry about managing them or the responsibility. He signs them over to me and I in turn give a promissory note with the term. He did not want to deal with any realtor's so this went old school. Where you word is bond.
Now he has a monthly check coming to him and his wife (they are in their 70's) for 2800.00 every month for the next 30 years and they dont even have to work for it. Yes, there were getting more but this owner told me this. He had to start somewhere when he started and so do I. This gentleman gave him a chance and let him buy his first house in 1963 owner finance. He called me after midnight last night and asked me if I really wanted then all, I said yes he said meet him at the escrow office at 11am today. He and his wife are now planning on moving in 2 weeks! He told me he was giving me MY chance, just don't mess it up.
GOD IS GOOD and so is DEAN! Thank you Dean for giving me the courage to step up, find the buttons that make people work. I now own 3 beautiful houses and have made a really good friend (the owner) in the process.
p.s. did I mention he would take no interest on the financing. The 10K I am using to put down came from the line of credit I still had open with bank from my business.
I was able to negotiate the deal and write up all of my documents using Deans book as a guideline. I learned the difference between Owner Carry/Lease Option/Lease Purchase and more.
I have read and tried a few other real estate courses and listened to and participated in even more so-called investment groups. I have yet to learn from them as much as I have learn from Deans book. What he offers that the others don't is online coaching via the website, REAL real estate investors as moderators and coaches and a very, very active forum of fellow REI peers to work together collectively to grow and learn.
His book is easy to read, easy to understand, and easy to follow. My 15yr old son is reading it now. If it can hold the interest and lend to the comprehension of a 15yr old, then simply put it can lend to the knowledge base of the everyday person that wants to achieve their dream of being a Real Estate Investor. |
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I feel Dean is straight from the heart, May 15, 2008
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reviewer: Hazco Investments
from DE
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| I bought Deans book Be a Real Estate Millionaire. Now I have read ALOT of real estate books, He is not like all the others I have read...I think he actually cares!
I felt that Deans book was spilling over with passion and real life experiences. His motivation and inspiration jumps off the pages. I truely believe is genuine, straight from the heart.
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156 of 217 people found the following review helpful:
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It wasn't easy but...It was worth it!, May 15, 2008
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reviewer: Matt Larson
from Illinois
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| I first discovered Dean Graziosi late one night talking about real estate on an infomercial. I was interested because a friend of mine always said real estate was a great way to make money if it was done right. I decided to buy the "Think a Little Different" program for $35.00. Once I received the program I read it completly. I was convinced that the techniques were real. I was living in a small apartment because my parents told me to never buy real estate because you would never live to pay it off. Then the next thing I know some people were calling me offering me "coaching" from people who have real results in life. They said it was $5700.00 and if I did 3 deals in 12 months I would get all of my money back. I still remember that day, the road I was driving on, everything. I just felt like a loser my whole life and this was my chance. It seemed to good to be true. The first thing I did was check the online reviews and I saw some positive reviews but I also saw a lot of negative reviews. The ones that worried me were the ones that said there was no way you would ever get your refund no matter how many deals you did. I called my friend and he said not to listen to the critics and just to go for it. Plus, I didn't goto college and get a degree. I have friends that were spending $5700.00 per semester and I was making more money at my machine shop job than they were with their degree. I decided to do it. Fast forward 2 years later...I am now job optional, I have more money coming in every month than my expenses. I can retire when I want because I am financially free. I own 26 properties (in a little over 2 years!!!) I have nearly $700,000 in equity and over $5000 per month in positive cashflow. Not too bad for a 32 year old from a small town. Was it easy?...no it wasn't easy, it was just worth it. Oh yeah, I got my refund as soon as I did my 3rd deal! YEEEEEAAAAAAHHH! |
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once I had a team it wasn’t too hard or overwhelming, Apr 30, 2008
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reviewer: Bethany Bourgesis
from Cold Springs, KY
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| I want to share my story with everyone. I won’t go into super long details and this is not some sob story. I am a hard working single mother who has worked two jobs for longer than I can remember. The reason that I do it is simple- I want my kids to have what I haven’t been able to have in my life. So, here is my short story. I have worked two jobs and have done my very best to save as much money as possible on my limited incomes. I realized I was never going to be able to save enough money to put both of my children through college- that is my biggest goal.
One morning while getting ready for work I saw the Be A Real Estate Millionaire show and started watching it. The more I watched it the more I felt that Dean was truly a sincere person. When he said that the program is risk free that is when I decided to call in and order. I received the program the next week and had the book read by the following weekend. I took the information to heart and started applying the principles. I contacted a realtor and set up my “real estate team”. I found that once I had a team it wasn’t too hard or overwhelming to start in real estate.
I am proud to say that I now I have a house under contract and will be closing in a couple days. The biggest thing that I want to say is that this is possible if you are willing to put the effort in.
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Confession of a Infomercial Junkie, Apr 30, 2008
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reviewer: Tom R.
from Dallas, TX
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| I am an infomercial junkie. I have purchased so many of the programs and I can safely say that I have spent over $50,000 on various programs. I was involved in MLM for a number of years. I just love the stuff. Here is the thing I have found. There is not much money to be made in the programs that offer the moon. I bought Dean Graziosi’s Be A Real Estate Millionaire book about 7 months back. I can 100% honestly say that this has been the first program that I have used or been involved in where I have made a significant amount of money. On my first real estate deal I made $18,000 and now 6 months later I have made over $43,000 through investing. I just want to express how easy the principles are and if you work hard and actually take the information to heart you to can make similar money. I am no smarter and I haven’t had success with many other programs. You can do this. Just give yourself a chance. If you don't believe other people are doing as well as me check out the Dean Graziosi forums. |
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