I side with Ed on this, doing the 3 day Rich Dad weekend (only $500 for me AND my wife) with 12 cds of info and 3 big books, totally worth the investment..but I wouldn`t go any further in it. (Not with REIN around)
Of course, its all relative, when you have a bunch of seminar systems to chose from, you can be pickier. I didn`t spend a dime on Rich Dad after that cheap weekend because I knew REIN was a better option. If Mark Loeffler would have written his book a little sooner
, maybe I would`ve chosen the $26 investment at amazon.com EVEN over the REIN membership... so its all relative.
Most people in real estate know that a couple thousand is peanuts to spend on a system if you get a few great tips, so I`m sure most of the courses out there are a better investment than the average mutual fund,
but even still, I love to see evidence that the person presenting isn`t making a tonne off the presentations. Thats why I love REIN. They do it because they enjoy it. Don`s book royalties go to charity, how could you doubt a guy who clearly is PAYING (in time/energy/money) to talk with us!
I`m sure all the people out there who are selling their systems for $5000 - $50,000 are offering an incredible ROI for what you pay....and I will attend the vast majority of them eventually, but I still like to see presenters that just do it to give back.
(my $0.02)
One day, I plan on being a guy at the front of the room, and my plan is for all entry fees to go to charity. Way to pave the way Don!!
ps. Some of us still use the term "Dude" religiously.... a bold remnant of those who refuse to be swayed by current pop culture.