Frequently Asked Questions

Can I meet with you in person to decide if mentoring is right for me?

Absolutely! I will be happy to meet with you to answer your questions in person as long as you don't mind coming to San Antonio. I typically meet with prospective students on weekday evenings.

Do I need to have a Realtor’s license to invest in real estate?

You do not need a real estate agent's license to be an investor. As investors, we frequently work with real estate agents, but arguably, there are no major benefits for us to obtain a license. A well-trained real estate investor can make money in any type of real estate market. Not surprisingly, more and more real estate agents come to a Mentoring Program like ours to learn "the way of the investor."

Where do we train?

We will spend a lot of time learning strategies & techniques throughout San Antonio. We typically do this in our office, restaurants and in the field. We will travel to various neighborhoods to look at properties. We will meet with people and interview them to be on our investing team; you will get a comprehensive tour of our ongoing rehab projects in progress, etc. Your classroom is San Antonio’s wonderful real estate market!

Is the level of training right for me?

The level of training is tailored to your needs. If you are a beginner, we are going to thoroughly cover the fundamentals and then go into specific strategies that will earn you a lot of money in this business. If you are already an experienced investor, our focus will be on sharpening your game, lowering your risk, and making more money on a deal-by-deal basis.

How many students are mentored each session?

Space is limited to 4 investors per mentoring session. We intentionally keep the sessions small to insure you are better able to fully absorb the strategies and techniques covered during each mentoring session. Additionally, since the group is limited to 4 individuals, you will be able to gain even more from each other’s experiences.

I’ve heard good deals are difficult to find in San Antonio?

I'm still amazed to hear other investors tell me that! Finding good deals can be difficult if you don’t know how to find them! Remember, while the information I share with you is not widely known, it is not rocket science; this is completely teachable. If I can do this, I can show you how to do it, too!

What if I don't have much money to invest?

I will show you how to obtain Other People's Money (OPM) to invest in your deals. We may also focus your efforts initially on strategies that involve little or no cash. After doing several deals this way, you will have plenty of cash to invest, and your options will expand, so you will now have a selection of strategies you can apply on a deal-by-deal basis.

Do you accept all individuals that apply to be mentored?

No. Space is limited to only 4 students per mentoring session. A student's level of motivation is a critical factor. You need to 'want' this. Your level of desire is a key ingredient to your success in this business, and once we add the highly effective strategies I'm going to teach you, you will become an unstoppable force!

Will you do a deal with me?

Once you have completed my Wealth Within Reach™ Mentoring Program, some of my graduates like to do deals with me. I will consider joint ventures on a case-by-case basis.

After the mentorship, can I call you if I get stuck?

Absolutely. The price of your mentorship includes 30 additional days of mentoring, as needed, by email & telephone. You will have my personal cell phone number. It is unlikely that you will get stuck, but if you do, I am a phone call away.

Will we actually do a deal during the 4-day mentorship?

If a deal presents itself, and you are at a level where you understand what you are doing, the decision will be yours. As your mentor, it is more important to me that you understand how to find deals, how to analyze them, and how to confidently go forward with the deal. A man much wiser than me once said that if you "Give a man a fish, he eats for a day. But if you teach a man to fish, he eats for a lifetime." My goal is to teach you because what you learn will last you for a lifetime.

Will I need a computer?

It will certainly help your business operation to have regular access to a computer. During the mentorship, we will be doing research, accessing the MLS, pulling tax records, and analyzing your potential deals. Having access to a computer will give you a decisive competitive advantage over other investors.

Can you tell if I will be a successful real estate investor?"

Usually, I can. In fact, on the final day of mentorship, as we are writing up your personalized business plan, I will reveal to you what I look for that tells me if you're going to be successful at this or not. It's a fairly accurate indicator, and I look forward to sharing it with you.

Do you mentor on weekends if I cannot take time off from work?

I occasionally do a weekend mentoring session from Thursday thru Monday. However there is an extra cost, and there may be a waiting period. Call us to discuss. You should be encouraged because once you become a savvy Real Estate Investor, you can be your own boss, and you will never need anyone else's permission to take time off again!

Will this work anywhere?

Absolutely! I will be teaching you a system. Once you learn this, you can take your show 'on the road,' and do this anywhere. You will learn how to apply the correct strategy in a given market. You will learn how to make money in any type of Real Estate market.

Can we watch you in action?

Yes. Often, I am in the process of doing deals myself. Remember that although I enjoy mentoring, I am a Real Estate Investor first! That is how I make my living. I am out there doing this stuff! You will have the opportunity to see what I am doing and you will understand the “whys" behind my actions, and the numbers behind each deal. I 'practice what I preach.' When you see my deals in progress, you will understand that the strategies you are learning really work, and that you can make excellent money by simply doing what I am teaching you. It's a lot of fun, and very exciting!!

How much time will we be spending together?

Typically, we are together for 8 to 9 hours per day. We often jam, nonstop, and have working lunches. As a student, your day continues on for another 1 to 2 hours after we part company for the day because you have research and other things to get done to be prepared for the next day. So, your mentor experience will usually entail 10-11 hour days.

How can I best prepare for my upcoming mentorship?

Once we have received your deposit, we will confirm and lock in your mentorship dates. I will then send you a welcome packet that will provide more information, along with a few things you need to accomplish before the mentoring session starts.

What is the cost of the Mentorship Program?

$3,000 per individual if you come by yourself. If 2 of you come together, e.g., a spouse or a business partner, the cost is only $2,500 per student. For more information, see our Mentoring Pricing information.

Why do you mentor?

Mentoring allows me to combine 2 things I have a lot of passion for - real estate investing and teaching others. Real estate investing has changed my life, and if you use the strategies that I teach you, you can change your life forever, and impact the lives of others too. That's very powerful, and I consider myself blessed to be able to share what I know and help other people change their lives.

I'm ready to Do It! What is my next step?

Send us a $500 deposit to reserve your mentoring slot. Click here to reserve your slot. Once we receive your deposit of $500/person, we will immediately contact you to schedule you for one of our upcoming sessions.

You can also mail your deposit to Realty Investment Systems, Inc., 1150 N. Loop 1604 W., Suite 108-159, San Antonio, TX 78248. Make your check payable to "Realty Investment Systems, Inc."

What if I still have more questions?

Just call me, or shoot me an email. I'll be happy to answer your questions about the Mentor program. Simply click "Contact Us" in the navigation bar to the left.