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This post has been several weeks in the planning and now seems appropriate timing as the marketplace is setting itself up.
The property market within the next year or so is set to slow even further. With this there is now an abundance of property investment educators in the marketplace.
Investment property is destined to no longer become the latest Fad. (Just look at history)
What does this mean to all of you who may be thinking of investing in some sort of property related education?
*You now have more quality choices than previous.E.g GBI, Massive-action, Hybrid, Rm, Empower.......
*The pricing could become more competitive as more educators compete for fewer investors.
*Some educators may repackage/brand there old seminars add a few extra features and call them something new. This is a classic business trick to get peoples attention. Often the product is just the same as previous. ( Example: Soft drink companies).
What should investors do?
1-Think carefully about locking into a commitment for numerous seminars or booking too early. There may be hotter deals closer to the events start date or from other educators offering a similar service.
2-Book only those seminars that you will benefit from. No point booking for a course just because it is cheap or a package deal. Especially if you know you won't benefit. Remember Business wants to up-sell to you. "Would you like Fries with that?"
3-Does your local Property association run events or seminars? Often these have very low overheads and can provide you quality education without any of the hype.
4-Beware of dodgy advertising and claims. Have you noticed how some products always say "Only 7 tickets left". They want to put some sort of time pressure on you to buy there product. TV commercials do this well. "Book within the next 20 Min's to receive .....". Many companies don't stick to this claim. Do you think they will give you same deal if you rang in 25 Min's and asked for it?
5-They may offer you a free product. This product has a value attached which is rubbish. The product has probably never sold at that price and never would.
6-Attend a Propertytalk event and network with like minded individuals. Often this is the best education you can ever get and it is cheap.
All I am saying is do your own independant due diligence. There are some good seminars around.
What if you wanted a new car?
Typically you would not just buy the first car you saw. You might research what you wanted and shop around. Would you not do the same with your educator?
These forums are a goldmine for this research they are Independant and Free.
Have fun out there and be careful.
Feel free to post further comments or suggestions people. I intend to package this advice into a PT PDF to be uploaded for all to read. But I need more content before I do this.
Whittaker Hamilton
The property market within the next year or so is set to slow even further. With this there is now an abundance of property investment educators in the marketplace.
Investment property is destined to no longer become the latest Fad. (Just look at history)
What does this mean to all of you who may be thinking of investing in some sort of property related education?
*You now have more quality choices than previous.E.g GBI, Massive-action, Hybrid, Rm, Empower.......
*The pricing could become more competitive as more educators compete for fewer investors.
*Some educators may repackage/brand there old seminars add a few extra features and call them something new. This is a classic business trick to get peoples attention. Often the product is just the same as previous. ( Example: Soft drink companies).
What should investors do?
1-Think carefully about locking into a commitment for numerous seminars or booking too early. There may be hotter deals closer to the events start date or from other educators offering a similar service.
2-Book only those seminars that you will benefit from. No point booking for a course just because it is cheap or a package deal. Especially if you know you won't benefit. Remember Business wants to up-sell to you. "Would you like Fries with that?"
3-Does your local Property association run events or seminars? Often these have very low overheads and can provide you quality education without any of the hype.
4-Beware of dodgy advertising and claims. Have you noticed how some products always say "Only 7 tickets left". They want to put some sort of time pressure on you to buy there product. TV commercials do this well. "Book within the next 20 Min's to receive .....". Many companies don't stick to this claim. Do you think they will give you same deal if you rang in 25 Min's and asked for it?
5-They may offer you a free product. This product has a value attached which is rubbish. The product has probably never sold at that price and never would.
6-Attend a Propertytalk event and network with like minded individuals. Often this is the best education you can ever get and it is cheap.
All I am saying is do your own independant due diligence. There are some good seminars around.
What if you wanted a new car?
Typically you would not just buy the first car you saw. You might research what you wanted and shop around. Would you not do the same with your educator?
These forums are a goldmine for this research they are Independant and Free.
Have fun out there and be careful.
Feel free to post further comments or suggestions people. I intend to package this advice into a PT PDF to be uploaded for all to read. But I need more content before I do this.
Whittaker Hamilton
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