Mike Watson Institute - Free Seminar Review
On Friday I attended a free seminar hosted by the Mike Watson Institute of Real Estate Investing. This company sells programs designed for REALTORS who want to be investors themselves.
As REALTORS, we spend our time finding our clients homes or investment properties and we work for commissions. Our clients often make money in appreciation, income, and profits from these properties. This company focuses on you becoming your own best client and learning to work for both commissions and profits.
Sound intriguing?
Of course, like all free seminars, this one was designed to wet my appetite for more so I’d sign up for their 2-day camp. I knew that. And they sold me - I’ll be attending the camp in a few weeks, so I promise to give you another review at that time.
MWI (as they call themselves) focuses on using the tools already available to licensed agents and REALTORS. For example, they focus on maximizing profits by finding the highest and best use for a property.
One strategy is to use the power of the MLS to turn your business into a gold mine. How many of us often search for a 1 or 2 bedroom, 1 bath single family home in the MLS? (Be honest.) I can honestly say never because I have been focused on what my client’s needs are - and none of them want a home with only one bath (a condo, sure, but that’s a different search).
Think of the potential here. What if we add a bath? Or another bedroom - even without adding on to the home? Or… what if we get the property rezoned for multi-family housing? You see where this is going.
Now, we have a property that has drastically increased its value. We all know how to recognize current opportunities for investment - the problem is so do a thousand other investors and this creates great competition for such properties.
What I liked about the MWI approach is that they seek to teach agents how to create opportunities for equity and profits - even if those opportunities are not apparent on the surface.
I’ll keep you posted on whether the strategies and tools presented at the camp are worth my $1,000 investment.
Interesting concept. But how do you add another bath or bedroom without adding onto the property? I would interested to hear more about that concept.
Another avenue to look at is very distressed properties, such as, burnt out buildings especially in urban areas. You can pick up the shell for less than the value of the land - restore it, so it is multi-family have a number of rental units. Of course, you need to know if you have a ready source of tenants.
February 12th, 2007 at 2:00 pmCan’t wait to read more about it once you go to the 2 day. Have to love those “free seminars”.
February 12th, 2007 at 2:18 pmI went to a Mike Watson free seminar a couple of months ago. For me, it was the type of experience that makes me more wary about all other trainers/seminars, because it was THAT BAD.
“Do this search!” (referring to the 1/1 or 2/1) was the only mildly helpful thing in the entire session. It was put on by some associate that was a horrible presenter. I could tell by his lingo and word choices that he really didn’t know the first thing about real estate. He was just a guy being paid to memorize his lines and deliver them around the country. Sorry it’s harsh, but it’s how I felt.
BTW–you add a bed or bath without adding to the size of the home by searching for one with sufficient size that allows you to throw up walls within the home (and plumbing, for a bath) without expanding beyond the original foundation.
February 13th, 2007 at 1:31 pmAaron harsh is good in this case. It is good to get people’s real thoughts on things IMO. Thanks for the feedback.
February 13th, 2007 at 2:48 pmGreat point, Glenn. They hinted that one investment strategy is to find “burn-outs.”
February 14th, 2007 at 1:00 pmAs far as adding a bedroom without adding sq footage, it sounded like just rearranging some interior walls might work (in the right home, of course, considering load-bearing walls and all).
Thanks for the feedback. Sorry you had a bad experience. The presenter I had was surprisingly excellent. What I liked about him was that he was very down to earth and didn’t spew the “hype” and other crap you normally hear at such free seminars.
But, we’ll see what happens when I attend the camp. I’ll keep you posted on whether it was worth it.
February 14th, 2007 at 1:03 pmHmm from readin the comments I think a few of us have seen these “gem” of retro fit. I see alot of this here in Chicago. 2bed 1 bath condo in a 900 sqft box = 1 smaller than orgianl bedroom with an even smaller second bedroom ( more like den) with reduced living and or kitchen area. all at the same price of a 2 bed condo. 95% of clients that are looking for 2 beds want more space not a chopper condo.
Although it works if the space has the room and the space is being misused.
February 15th, 2007 at 1:49 pmI think I’ve seen a few of these examples in Phoenix. You know, the so-called bedroom where if you actually put a bed in it, you couldn’t even walk in the room.
My favorite was a condo where an “experienced investor” was trying to sell his fix-and-flip. Oh goodness! My 2-year-old could have done a better paint job than that. And I won’t even discuss the tile… (straight lines, anyone?).
I am hoping that the camp will offer some practical advice on making changes that will actually SELL.
Add to that a little common sense (which I know isn’t very common) and hopefully it will be a good match.
February 15th, 2007 at 8:33 pmAndrea - I truly wonder if the average person can easily determine a load bearing wall. I personally would feel more comfortable having a GC with me for that type of decision making.
February 16th, 2007 at 8:11 amAgreed 100%, Glenn. Just as a homebuyer or seller should never work without a REALTOR… neither should a REALTOR work without a GC for important construction matters.
February 16th, 2007 at 9:14 amHello all,
I am a MWI student and have been since April. Since then, in 9 months I went from making $7.00 as a pizza Delivery Boy to over 100k in 6 months. What he teaches WORKS. He backs it with a money back guarantee. I would encourage all of you to check the website out. http://www.MikeWatsonInstitute.com Notice he is THE most active poster.
The $1,000 I spent is the best money I have EVER spent.
Todd Schreier
February 18th, 2007 at 4:37 pmAaron Lewis, the free seminar you attended was put on by a guy that has made millions, his presentation may not have tweaked your fancy, but the ideas they present work. He’s not paid to memorize lines, I assure you.
February 18th, 2007 at 8:38 pmAndrea when are you going to the seminar?
February 19th, 2007 at 9:27 amHi Ken,
February 19th, 2007 at 3:35 pmI’ll be going next week, Feb 28-March 1. I look forward to seeing what they have to say.
I too am a Mike Watson Institute student and can say the first deal I am doing based on Mike’s principals, which are MUCH MORE than adding a bedroom, will net me between 50-90k within 6 months. The two hour free seminar info is just a TINY amount of what Mike teaches. After I left the two hour seminar I thought I’d spend a lot of time on those ideas. I have not followed up on any of them as what I got from the 2 day seminar was so useful that the 2 hour stuff is just gravy. The money I have spent on education from Mike will change my life and my families life and hundreds of people’s lives around me. That is the essence of his program, to assist many people around you with unique and creative win/win transactions. I too encourage you to check out his web site and specifically “the forum” section.
February 19th, 2007 at 3:56 pmJennifer
I went to the free seminar last Sept and to the 2 day camp in Oct. Since then my life has not been the same. I know many many success stories, not just mine - I know people that have become millionaires in a matter of months using Mike’s techniques, and they are REAL, real people like all of us. I know it’s hard to believe, but if you go to the 2 day camp and meet Mike Watson in person, you will know. At the free seminar it isn’t possible to go over all that Mike teaches. It’s like kindergarten compared to what else he has in store for you. It is an amazing learning experience, and growing experience - Mike has a brilliant mind, and lucky for us, he is an excellent teacher too. Not only that, but MWI also offers to partner with us in deals, bringing in the capital while we do the work. Have you ever heard of anyone else that does that?
February 19th, 2007 at 8:31 pmLast year i attended a free MWI seminar- the free 2 hr seminar was given by a volunteer student, who basically said since joining Mike Watson, his income has gone up dramatically doing deals for himself and not dealing with clients anymore…i didn’t sign up at that time because i was busy and didn’t want to spend the money.
Last month, a friend of mine signed up for a MWI 3 day training and i decided to join him…The course was called ‘Everything Changes’, and that’s pretty much what happened…
I’ve done fairly well as an agent the last seven years, and have thought i was investing wisely by buying a house or two a year and holding it…Mike Watson pretty much turned me upside down, shook all my old beliefs and ideas i had about real estate investing (mostly picked up from other mildly successful realtors), spin me around, threw me back in my chair, and then showed me how to do it right!
My business partner and I are planning on writing our first offer in the next few days and are in major action on putting Mike’s system to work.
I had a ten year plan to get into real estate development here in Portland, and to do what I can to do sustainable/environmentally friendly building projects. In the last two weeks, Mike shaved about 9.5 years off of my plan- I can’t even begin to put a price tag on that.
Eric Steindler P.C., Principal Broker
Affinity Realty
803 NE 28th Avenue
Portland, OR 97232
eric@affinityrealty.net
503-888-3111 (cell)
503-238-9000 (office)
Know anybody buying or selling in Portland, Oregon that need a great Realtor? Please give me a call and I’ll take great care of your clients.
February 19th, 2007 at 10:41 pmHi Eric. Looks like you got a wiff of the sparky bat in Vegas and got yourself rolling into this new life change. Its great to hear that your 10 year plan has turned into a 6 month plan.
February 20th, 2007 at 10:14 amI also went to the free seminar November last year and attended the 2 day camp last December. I must admit at first I was skeptical but since they gave you a chance to check them out on the first day of the camp (first half), it gave me a way to bail out just in case it was one of those that are looking for a quick sale.
Anyway, the principles that Mike Watson teaches is notably something anyone can use. You don’t have to be a realtor to work out the opportunity that he teaches you to create. The mindset is to create investors that are not just ethical but to create investors that serves. The last camp that I attended was at Las Vegas - “Everything Changes”. If there is anything that I learned from this camp, aside from the techniques that he teaches, is the responsibility of knowledge. We gain knowledge but most of the time, we keep it for ourselves. Mike teaches you the responsibility of sharing the knowledge that we gain.
If Robert Kiyosaki has Rich Dad - Poor Dad, I consider Mike Watson as Rich Brother-Poor Brother (I don’t have to tell you who’s poor right now ;->)
February 20th, 2007 at 10:38 amDoes anyone else following this thread find the last 10 or so comments in the last 3 days a little strange? I mean, they sound like they are right out of a testimonials page on the Mike Watson website or something…
Do you think Mike didn’t like my comments and has been emailing everyone, asking them to put a positive story on this thread for another 5 CD’s for free, or something like that?
Call me skeptical (I am, obviously), but if it sounds to good to be true, it usually is. Not always–I understand that–but this run of “oh, it changed my life!!” type of post is starting to look a little suspicious to me.
February 20th, 2007 at 11:53 amHi Aaron,
what happened is that an MWI student mentioned this site on the MWI forum, and if you check the forum you’ll see that. So that’s why some of his students started posting. I guess we’re just very dedicated to MWI because of what it has done for us. You’re taking a huge negative attitude on someone you have never met. If you read the 4000 + posts on the MWI forum, do you really think all of us students are making this up??? You should check with your local MWI students in your area - the success stories are real. But of course everything is what you make of it.
February 20th, 2007 at 12:04 pmIt’s good to see everyone actively commenting on this post. I welcome your participation and hope you stick around for more.
I do have to say though, my “BS” meter is ticking. People becoming millionaires in a matter of months? (I doubt it.) Achieving a 10-year goal in 6 months? (How lofty was that goal, exactly?)
Sounds more like a network marketing scam than a proven program for Realtor-investors.
If you liked the program then great, say so. But let’s not resort to unbelievable “commercials” to promote a point.
Look, my wife Andrea was impressed enough with the seminar to pay for the camp. And believe me when I tell you that getting money out of her is like taking a T-bone from a Rottweiler.
So… after she attends the camp next week, she will write another post. She’ll provide a realistic review of the program and whether it’s truly all it is cracked up to be.
I also welcome Mike Watson himself to comment here and let us know his thoughts.
February 20th, 2007 at 12:17 pmSharon,
If you had read my post, you would have seen I refered to my previous post, in which I HAD attended a Mike Watson free seminar.
After all, the discussion topic is “Mike Watson Institute - Free Seminar Review.” I went to the free seminar and found it a waste of my time. I realize that a free seminar is never going to be as good as the paid one (otherwise why go, right?), but all the MWI fans have been talking about his weekend summits.
I haven’t met Mike Watson personally, but I thought I was going to meet him went I took an evening out of my life to drive 3 hours round trip to one of his free seminars. Instead, I met one of his “associates,” a presenter that didn’t present one ounce of value to me.
So no, I’m not a fan personally, but it’s not because I’ve got a chip or vendetta out for the guy either. I went to the free seminar and wasn’t impressed.
February 20th, 2007 at 12:18 pmSorry Guys,
I had no intention of sounding like unrealistic BS (Jim). I know the successful people personally and I wanted to share that, because we can help others by sharing. There are a lot of realtors out there that work so hard, like me, and deserve more and can be more. But I understand that you all don’t personally know these realtors that have been so successful with the program, so it does sound hard to believe. I admit my two best friends that came to the free seminar did not believe so they didn’t come to the 2 day camp, but i think they will now.
February 20th, 2007 at 12:56 pmHi Sharon,
Please don’t feel the need to apologize. Let me clarify my above statement.
When I said, “I do have to say though, my “BS” meter is ticking,” I did not mean to imply that your statements were “untrue.” I meant that they were “unbelievable.”
It’s expected that a person of reasonable intelligence will question the authenticity of such - shall we say - bold claims. I’m still questioning the whole “People becoming millionaires in a matter of months” bit.
I think including “outrageous claims” in a testimonial is counter-productive. It’s best to keep them somewhat modest, lest you be thought of as a member of the kool-aid brigade.
February 20th, 2007 at 1:58 pmUnderstood - good point! although I wasn’t trying to write a testimonial, just chit chat. These amazing success stories are so common in MWI that I am used to them now and forgot how unbelievable they can be. I guess I can turn that into something positive. I’m sure I’ll meet Andrea sometime soon, hope she enjoys the 2 day camp!
February 20th, 2007 at 2:08 pmSharon,
Andrea will be at the Arizona camp that begins on the 28th of February. Are you going to be there?
And I hope, for our sake, that all the above comments are true. I can always use another million.
February 20th, 2007 at 2:30 pmNo, I won’t be there, but I’ll be going to another 2 day camp soon, not sure when. But just about every month i get out and attend an MWI event. The 2 day camp is free to attend after you attend the first one. And you always learn something new so I will be attending some more 2 day camps as well as some degree camps. Ask Andrea to join the forum, we love to see new faces, and she can get a headstart on the 2 day camp by asking questions on the forum.
February 20th, 2007 at 2:44 pmThis thread became interesting. The reason I had asked Andrea when she was going was because my “BS meter” was also going off. I know Jim personally so if his wife comes back and says this is good I would trust that as fact. No offense to the others, but the claims are a little unbelievable.
One question, how much have you put in your bank account from closed deals since going to the seminar?
Comments like “My business partner and I are planning on writing our first offer in the next few days and are in major action on putting Mike’s system to work.”
Just say to me that you believe his system will work, not that you have proven it does.
Really would love to hear from some people that have been using the system for more then a few months, ones that have closed deals and have hard cash in hand from the deals.
February 20th, 2007 at 3:44 pmAre we having fun yet? Now… I really can’t wait to find out what happens at the 2-day camp.
Sharon, Thanks for your input. Perhaps we’ll meet someday. I do have to chime in on this thread because I am a skeptic at heart.
I would not have signed up for the camp if all I had heard at the seminar were stories about people making millions in a matter of months. That is just not believable to any reasonable person (and certainly not to a cautious skeptic like me).
I liked the free seminar because what they discussed was practical and reasonable. THAT is what sold me - and it seems what might sell others based on the comments here.
Like Ken’s comment above, I would also like to hear some specific examples of deals from anyone who has put the MWI system to work.
February 20th, 2007 at 5:23 pmHey Andrea,
I’d like to hear how your 2 day camp goes. Take some snacks becuz you may not get a dinner break!
I’m really not trying to sell anyone on anything, i mentioned the million in months because the group i know from my roundtable - that is how their deal happens to be. i am not writing it on how it will “appear” to the readers. i am just writing what i know, and the first thing that comes to mind is what i am most around. Sure I can pry my mind to think of mentioning deals that are smaller and more practical, if i thought i was working for MWI and wanted to be strategic, but i’m just a poster taking a break from my everyday emails.
if you look at MWI’s website and deals of the century, all his deals are very modest - although it is not the size of the deal, millions or not, it is the concept that he teaches, that can be applied to big or small deals alike.
and yes, it would be nice if those who have made the bucks would post!! but i can post for myself, and i don’t have to have the money in my hands but that doesn’t mean it’s not proven to work because it has worked for my conrades so i have seen it work.
i myself am working on a small deal - a fourplex condo conversion. no money in my hands yet as far as profit but just the commmission was a nice amt and the profit will be great (about $60k) for just a few months and very little work. i have already raised the capital for the project (actually a financial partner came to me thru MWI) and to me, being able to come up with over $600,000 was something that a few months ago i would have never thought i could do. NEVER - so i know what its like to be skeptical! and thanks to MWI I was able to. Also, I have 4 different ways to change this property and market it, thanks to what i learned at MWI.
So I haven’t seen the profit yet as we are just acquiring the property, but i have already raised the capital and that is a huge accomplishment for me. THat’s my million dollar story
Phoenix has a lot of MWI students, you’ll be around some great people, and soon you’ll be up there telling your story and posting like crazy like I am !!
come on and join us in the forum! you know i have made some great friends thru the forum that I finally got to meet in person.
February 20th, 2007 at 5:46 pmJim quoted “I do have to say though, my “BS” meter is ticking. People becoming millionaires in a matter of months? (I doubt it.) Achieving a 10-year goal in 6 months? (How lofty was that goal, exactly?)
Sounds more like a network marketing scam than a proven program for Realtor-investors.”
Jim, I know it sounds like it’s an impossibility but it so happen that this is real estate investing where potential can be astounding.
And the neat thing about this is that this is not even any kind of network marketing program. Most of the real estate programs out there requires that you put up some sort of money up front for the investment be it foreclosure, sub2deals,house-flipping, rehabbing, etc. With MWI, if you don’t have the capital, you have to work or research the numbers like any business, do your due diligence, and submit it to Mike to partner with you. ‘Does not mean it will get approved, but if the study present a good investment return, Mike will do the deal with you. Even for a professional investor, there are only few individuals who do it this way. And for a novice investor, this presents a unique opportunity. Imagine, none of your money on the line. His.
And if you go to the camp, you will even find that about a third of the time, he is not even talking money but about faith, health, and purpose. A purpose for service.
I have been through several programs, MLM, etc. And I know people like Sharon, or myself have been talking passionately about MWI and sound too good to be true but this is one program really where the advantage is really on the student. I don’t have the proof yet in my hands but suffice to say that I am working on a submittal that will do a conversion on an 8 unit that will give me a gross return of 115%. Mind you, this is not a couple of page proposal. We’re talking binder size.
February 20th, 2007 at 9:34 pmMy team is just starting a 264 unit project that we are doing the sales for. This is a great way for me to learn while getting paid. Over time it will be nice to be the main investor, not just the sales person.
February 20th, 2007 at 10:57 pmMike Watson is for real. I’ve been in real estate since 1980. I went to my first MWI 2 day camp in April, 2006. The next month, I found a property near Hemet, CA on which we can build 48 townhomes. I didn’t have the money, so I submitted the deal to MWI. Mike Watson provided the $1.14 million to purchase the property. Additionally, he has paid over $40,000 in engineering and other costs so far. I’m acting as a partner/project manager and, based on comparable sales, the project will produce a net profit of about $3,000,000 when built and resold. Last month, we closed escrow on a 25 acre site in Riverside, CA. We will be subdividing the property into 6 lots. Mike Watson provided the $420,000 purchase price. Comparable sales indicate that when the subdivision is completed, we will net about $800,000. I’ve been to other real estate trainers’ seminars and, despite my best efforts, did not experience very much success after implementing their teachings. I understand people’s skepticism. During 2005 my gross commission income was just $39,000. The numbers I’m dealing with now seem surreal. Partnering with Mike Watson has completely changed my life. I have attended about 12 MWI events over the last 10 months. Just my share of the commissions on the two deals I’m doing with Mike have paid for all of it. I have gotten to know dozens of MWI students who have made or are in the process of making hundreds of thousands, if not millions of dollars on just one investment. It has been very refreshing to finally find a program that really produces.
February 21st, 2007 at 12:09 amWhen I found out that my fiance had signed us up for the free seminar I was extremely annoyed. I told him ” I don’t want to go to a stupid sales pitch.” I drug my feet the whole way there. I was negative to say the least.
By the end of the free seminar I knew we had to sign up. Since then we have been to just about everything Mike Watson offers — some events twice. Recently we spent a day with Mike driving around our market place, visiting city planners and looking at potential deals. This rare experience was extremely valuable. We have invested in 2 deals with MWI and are currently working on deals to partner with his office on in the near future.
I assure you Aaron Lewis, Mike Watson is not incentivizing his students to post on this forum. They are simply passionate, positive people who feel a personal responsibility to counter negative comments based on our own experiences and successes since our involvement in the system. This man has changed our lives and we are grateful.
It takes hard work to be successful. This is no easy, get rich quick system. This is a system and a society of people who are hard working, motivated, supportive, and not afraid to share. If you are negative, apathetic, or complacent this system is not for you. If you feel the desire to change your life and the lives of the people you care about and are committed to work hard with passion this is the system for you.
Josh who does the free seminars may not be the most polished speaker out there but I assure you he is the real deal. He is a sincere and caring person. He works a lot on evaluating potential student partnerships deals and really wants to see everyone succeed. If you don’t see the value in what he has to say maybe you’re hearing what you want to hear or think you know it all already.
February 21st, 2007 at 4:08 pmAwesome Desiree, couldn’t have said it better.
February 21st, 2007 at 10:59 pmHi! I am a MWI graduate and returning alumni - I totally agree with Desiree and the other MWI students who have attended and posted on this site. Each person enters these seminars with their own limiting beliefs but if they can let down their guards, if only temporarily, you will see that Mike and the MWI family will change your life. Not because of some networking or get rich scheme - but by caring and helping others while teaching a different way of investing & life itself. To be able to partner with Mike or other students on transactions, to interact with peers & to expand your mind in ways you never thought possible are a reality of the MWI Institute. The money comes naturally as a byproduct of our efforts. Do our testimonials sound unreal…believe them as they are very real. Everyone that is part of the MWI family is real and we all believe that by helping others, we all succeed. Andrea, just come with an open mind and I can guarantee you will join the MWI family with as much enthusiasm & excitement as the rest of us feel. Mike will change your life if you let him and you will have the same ability as the rest of us to make all the $$ you want - only you will be able to decide how much you will get out of it. Your efforts in will dictate the blessings you will receive…may they be many!
February 21st, 2007 at 11:26 pm“I do have to say though, my “BS” meter is ticking. People becoming millionaires in a matter of months? (I doubt it.) Achieving a 10-year goal in 6 months? (How lofty was that goal, exactly?)”
Jim,
I welcome you to visit the website at http://www.Mikewatsoninstitute.com
There you will see people who came from all walks of life. These people ( including myself ) had jobs and some were making decent money.
If you are serious about investing in Real Estate, Mike gives you the “HOW.”
Recently, we had an event in Vegas in which 850 students came. It was titled “Everything Changes.” At this camp, we met students who VERY quickly ( a few months ) turned a 6 figure profit on a single transaction.
I personally have done VERY well with Mike’s system.
So here is the question I pose to you….
Are you content with where you are at and what you are making or do you want more? I am not saying where you may be at is bad, I am just saying open your eyes and see all the lives that have been changed.
Spend the $1,000 for the 2-day camp. If you don’t come out excited and ready to go, I would check your pulse.
Just remember, “If you have the knowledge, you have the responsibility!” —– MWI student
Todd
February 22nd, 2007 at 7:58 amI am a Mike Watson student. I have been in business, not real estate, for over 20 years. I have been a sceptic bordering on cynic, for years. I went to a free seminar to keep peace in the house. I have never been at a real estate seminar before of any kind. I can understand why some of the people have have never gone to a seminar with Mike Watson “feel” the way they do. To you I have a challenge. Take a 2 day class- stay until noon and if you HONESTLY can say you didn’y get something from it, tell mike and get your money back. You have nothing to lose.
Here is the biggest thing I learned. I spend years looking for reason why things didn’t work, and focusing on the reasons that would result in not doing something. Now I look for reasons to do it and finding ways to make it work.
If you go into a class determined to punch holes in anything and everything, you will always be able to, but then you be living like I used to, without the joy of life that is available to you if you stop being scared of success, or winning.
February 22nd, 2007 at 10:14 amThanks for an opportunity to respond with my opinion, based on actual experience.
Andrea I can’t wait to hear your feedback after going. With everything that has been posted this might be a great event.
BTW, is anyone in the Chicago area that has been posting? Would have an interest in meeting if you are open for that.
February 22nd, 2007 at 10:19 amKen,
Go to this link to get in touch with Vegas students. I think they have bi-monthly meetings.
February 22nd, 2007 at 12:27 pmHi Aron,
I’m a Mike Watson student and invite you to visit me in my office to review my growth in the past 5 months.
I will reivew all the things that have happened and the classes I have attended.
Call me,
Bob Kerr
February 22nd, 2007 at 5:00 pm623-445-9777
I just wanted to say it’s great to see all the MWI students that have posted. I was hoping I’d get some back up! I look forward to meeting you Ken and Andrea.
February 22nd, 2007 at 5:45 pmYou will soon find that everything we’ve said is true but I also wanted to add that after you join MWI, you will become a part of something much bigger than yourself, and it’s not just the financial success. The knowledge we’ve gained is priceless, and so are the friendships we’ve formed.
Ken,
is the 264 unit project that you are doing the sales for, a condo conversion or new development?
February 22nd, 2007 at 6:31 pmSharon it’s a condo conversion that my team is doing sales for. I would be happy to share more details, but don’t want to take this to far off topic. Let me know if you want to chat about it.
February 22nd, 2007 at 9:31 pmAaron, Andrea, & Ken,
I am also a MWI student who has completed all his courses and am attending them all a second time. That should not and probably does not mean anything to you; However, this should: I am also a skeptic!
February 22nd, 2007 at 11:16 pmI attended a free 2 hr seminar because I am always curious as to what the next scheme is that someone has come up. This one was #3 in under 2 months and I was ready to hear the same “come on” and the big promises with the big price tag. I left after the 2 hours was over and had signed up for the 2 day seminar. Mind you, I also have a very good BS detector, but it had not gone off. Instead I was in a position of “Mike Watson is either a brillant man who is willing to share his knowledge and methods/systems with others, OR Mike Watson is one very accomplished and polished con artist”. I was willing to invest the first half of the first day and make a determination. I stay for both days.
However, I still was not totally convinced that all was as it was being presented. After all, it still seemed a bit over the top or too good to be true. It took me some additional time before I became a reluctant believer.
Unfortunately, that has been my major mistake. I believed in what Mike teaches and I know people who have taken action and prospered greatly now only monetarily but in changing their own lives and those who are involved with this with them and in their lives. My mistake, I have let my fears and attitudes stand in the way of my success.
I urge all three of you to attend, listen with uncluttered minds, and you find yourself understanding these claims are actual truths and the enthusiasm is genuine.
Ken,
I am a MWI student in the Chicago Area and if you are interested to meet with me or any MWI students, we have a roundtable scheduled for Feb. 27 at the Baird and Warner office in Glenview,Illinois. Call me at (708) 289-2590 for details.
Aaron,
You can be as skeptic as you want to be. I can only say, it is your loss not ours. MWI is real and the system works.
February 23rd, 2007 at 12:50 amKen,
I am a MWI student in the Chicago area. Yes if you want to meet with me my number is (708)289-2590. You can also meet fellow MWI students at our roundtable meeting Feb. 27 at Baird & Warner office in Glenview,Illinois. We will be talking about our successes,wins and needs. We will also be evaluating deals together of some of the roundtable members’ find.Call me for more details.
Amelia
February 24th, 2007 at 2:33 amAmelia thanks for the invite. I will have to see if I can make it. Will call you today or tomorrow for more details.
February 25th, 2007 at 8:19 amYes, Ken, I’d like to chat about your condo conversion - my email is sharon.ferrell@gmail.com
February 25th, 2007 at 9:18 amHello everyone,
I went to the 2 hr seminar the other day. I left with a positive outlook on it and was curious, but not curious enough. Some of the concepts that were shared is roughly what I am doing now, but a little different. I didnt take advantage of signing up, but as I think about it and pray I feel the urge to call and ask for the $999 discount price for the class. I dont have the money to buy but I do have the desire to make it in this career without all the headaches and stress with weary clients.
Is there any other information or can someone call me who is not just posting here to hype up this seminar. I want an honest person who has had success with Mikes system in the past 6 months. If this is completely real, I will be able to go back to my partners and bring more knowledge to our team and we are the big hitters in Ft. Lauderdale when it comes to investing, building and developing. Someone please call-305.508.3297. Someone local would be great so I can see actual deals, numbers, and profits made with this system. God bless and thank you.
February 28th, 2007 at 10:32 pmMike,
Your # is disconnected… you can call me @ 813-909-7653
March 1st, 2007 at 12:24 pmI am sorry Mike, I have no clue how I messed up on my own number, I guess it was a long day…
c. 305.608.3297 thanks!
March 1st, 2007 at 8:19 pmAndrea,
Did you attend the camp on the 2/28 ~ 3/1? What did you think?
I have been watching all of the traffic on this thread and I am really interested in your impression of MWI.
Thanks and I looking forward to reading your comments!
BJ Ybarra
March 2nd, 2007 at 10:52 amHello all,
Dan from Miami, it was nice talking to you today. I hope I was a help. Like I said before, feel free to contact me anytime.
In other news, there are some 2-day seminars coming up.
Let me ask you all this.
If you can learn 1 thing and make over $1,000, is it worth it? If you are happy with your current income, by all means, enjoy;however, If you wouldn’t mind investing in yourself… this is the camp for you.
It breaks down to a simple question….
Are YOU a solid investment?
I’d like to hear your answers…
Todd
Todd@KingofTampa.com
March 2nd, 2007 at 3:06 pm813-909-7653
Todd,
It was a pleasure speaking with you this afternoon. Like I said I have been praying on this particular matter and God answered my prayers through your actions. I believe this is the beginning to something hugh which I can only catch a glimpse of.
I am excited and hungry for success! I think I will be taking the 2 day camp course, just have to call and persuade them to give me the discounted price from the other day. Let’s see if there negotiable!
I look forward to speaking with you again Todd and God bless you!
Danny
March 2nd, 2007 at 10:22 pmFuture MWI Student
305.608.3297
Danny,
Congratulations to your first step.
Let me put it in another perspective for you. God answered your prayers and believe me, He has something for you to do. Whether MWI will be a part of it or not, I don’t know. But for sure, your hunger for success, and your perspective of who you are and what you can do, will reach a different height after the camp.
For the most part, things that I do now, I based it on 3 key principles - faith, health, wisdom. I saw that in MWI, and Mike’s presentation will touch on those key areas. That’s why I am dealing and aligning with them. As soon as the organization deviates from that, I’m out!
Continue to bless God.
March 3rd, 2007 at 7:42 amDaniel,
Like you I have always looked up to God for guidance. MWI values are just in line with my values
March 4th, 2007 at 6:47 amand it did not take long for my skepticism to go away.When you live in the center of God’s will, you can
never go wrong….Go for it Daniel!!! MWI crossed your path for a reason.
You guys are great and I love the support here! I believe I will be tkaing the next step to sign up for MWI and see if I can get the discount still….hopefully. I will pray about it and see what God will do. I am excited to see what is in store for me through this teaching.
I believe this is the beginning of what was prophesied over me a couple of months ago. It is almost as I can see it unfold very slowly from a distance. If so, I want to bless my Creator and His people and those who don’t know Him. This will be a great opportunity to get out of my wife and I’s debt.
George & Amelia, how long have you been involved and what kind of deals have you made? I look forward to your response! Thank you in advance..
Danny
March 4th, 2007 at 6:30 pmDan,
Call the # Monday and ask for Nate Stitt. He’ll take care of you.
Todd
March 4th, 2007 at 7:00 pmDanny,
Started my 2 day camp end of Aug.2006. Currently have 4 properties in my portfolio. Nov. 27 and Feb. 9 -$30K & $60K equity position at closing. Not as spectacular as some of the other students i.e. Jim & Kevin of Texas; Dean Severns of Phoenix and Jason Sant of Washington and many more; but not bad for a newcomer in investing and for the past year and a half has just been going from one seminar to another; busy chasing listings and going thro client hell with buyers. Most significant to me is what MWI stands for…putting people first. “When you take care of people, the money takes care of itself”-Mike Watson. Time and time again Mike Watson would say that success alone is lonely. It kind of saddens me to read some unfair accusations of Mike giving incentives to say something good about MWI. Not true at all. And for somebody to attack Josh Escobedo belittling his knowledge of real estate, unkind comments about his hair. That kind of person will not fit into the MWI family. With the kind of faith that you have you will find many of them here…so welcome to the family.
amelia
March 5th, 2007 at 1:15 amAmelia,
You said: “And for somebody to attack Josh Escobedo belittling his knowledge of real estate, unkind comments about his hair.”
I just re-read the thread twice and I can’t find a single mention of anyone making unkind comments about Josh’s hair. (the only reference i find to hair is your’s)
Can you please point it out to me?
March 5th, 2007 at 9:26 amMy mistake. Heard it somewhere I guess. My apologies.
Amelia
March 5th, 2007 at 4:01 pmThanks Todd, I will call tomorrow. My wife’s birthday is today so I am taking her out to dinner in a couple of minutes. I will be giving you a call or emailing you soon about a few things…
Danny
March 5th, 2007 at 6:02 pmHi everyone-
So sorry I’ve been away for a bit. My husband ended up having a 3rd heart surgery and was in & out of the hospital all last week. Needless to say, I was unable to attend the MWI conference Feb 28.
But… not to worry. I have rescheduled for May 17-18 in San Diego. Nate at the MWI corp office was very understanding and helpful. I look forward to giving everyone an update at that time.
March 6th, 2007 at 5:07 pmAndrea,
Sorry to hear your husband had to have heart surgery. We hope that all is well with him and you as well - the stress can have an effect on all involved.
We look forward to having you join the MWI family as a student once you attend the San Diego 2-day and Nate is just one of the sweethearts you will find working for Mike. I am not an employee but a long time student with successes specifically attributed to Mike Watson. I hope you have the same outcome.
Demi
March 6th, 2007 at 5:57 pmThanks, Demi. I hope so too. I am very interested to learn the MWI strategies - although I just got a snippit at the free seminar, they seem to be very practical, yet different, than what other so-called investment trainers are teaching.
March 6th, 2007 at 8:05 pmAndrea,
They are very practical and if you attend with an open mind, you will learn lots of different applications for doing real estate that will net you lots. Mike is not like the rest of the “promoters” out there that takes your money, teaches you some concepts but not the applications. That is one of the biggest differences. He also answers all of your questions too without leaving you hanging for more unless you pay more, etc.
The environment he promotes is one that is based on a healthy non-competitive and honest approach to real estate that leaves others behind in the dust. He does NOT promote unethical venues of any sort so that all involved walk away with a win-win attitude. His belief is that if we do things right, we all win and help others along the way.
I look forward to meeting you at a future MWI event and I can’t wait to get your opinion although I know what it will be…
Good luck, take care of your husband and hopefully we will see you soon.
Demi
March 6th, 2007 at 8:18 pmWow! What a thread.. Where to begin? First, I was as skeptical as they get. I went to 3 FREE seminars before signing up for my first 2 day camp! As mentioned earlier, once you sign up and attend 2 two day camps, you earn a lifetime membership. I have known MW for 1 year now and here is what has happened.
I bought a house for $440,000 and put $10,000 in to it. I then had an architect draw up plans for a second house (on the same lot / NO zone change necessary). I did NOT build the 2nd house but merely “created the vision” (one of my favorite MW phrases)for someone else to build that house. With 2 on a lot in my city (Whittier, CA), the FUTURE VALUE is between $700k and $750k. I listed it for $539,000 and SOLD it within 30 days in a SLOW market for $544,000! $5000 MORE than we were asking.. I RAISED CAPITAL to buy the property ($200k). So, I paid my investor off and put over $60k in my pocket in 113 days. The new buyer was stoked to be able to come in, build at his cost and create an equity position for himself.
win/win transactions=win/win life!
Needless to say, I am a HUGE, RAVING fan of Mike’s (all handsome and intelligent)(Give yourseleves a round of applause).. And I have signed up for everything the guy teaches. THERE IS NO BETTER RE EDUCATION OUT THERE FOR MY MONEY! My bro and I have teamed up with 2 other MWI students in my area whom we meet with at least twice a week. We have under contract 18,000 s.f. of R3 land with plans to build a minimum of 12 condos. 2 tiny houses exist there currently.
I just received a phone call from one of them 2 minutes ago. It appears that we are putting another property under contract. Same idea, neighboring city.. This one is 17,000 s.f. R3 land (with 1 house on it).
Honestly, I could go on and on guys. Half of the above posts have come from INCREDIBLE folks that I have had the pleasure and privilege to associate with. One of the things that ALL skeptics need to understand is that MWI is as much about creating equity positions with property as paying yourself in the short term. If you implement Mike’s system, both will happen!
Some of you wanted real life examples. There you go. And this is all in So Cal. We have written approx. 10 offers in the last 2 weeks using OPM: seller financing and raising capital.. Good times!
Mike Stambaugh (No longer a Mike Watson skeptic)
ps. My group met with Tim Huycks builder this morning to discuss building out our projects. Thanks Tim. Great guys!
March 16th, 2007 at 5:52 pmMike, good to hear you’re on your way - sounds like you have some awesome deals and opportunites.
Andrea, i was posting to ask how Jim is doing….I hope he is doing better.
March 19th, 2007 at 8:14 pmThanks Sharon. Things are going well. Are people done with this blog?? How are you doing?
March 24th, 2007 at 9:40 amHi Mike - yeah things are going great - busy busy busy and learning a lot - fixing up my fourplex and at the same time trying to flix it. Will list it on a bunch of websites next week.
I think everyone on this blog was waiting on Andrea’s opinion of the 2 day camp but she couldn’t make it. it’ll pick back up in May once she goes to the 2 day camp.
I’m going to try to make it to foundations of success camp - will you be there? How’s Paul V?
March 24th, 2007 at 8:54 pmAndrea,
Just drop by to say I hope everything is well with your husband. Sometimes, we have a lot of things that we need to take care on a daily basis and we forget that life is short.
March 25th, 2007 at 8:20 pmSharon,
Paul is doing great! He and I have written 40 offers and will be submitting them tomorrow. Pretty wild. How bout 40 offer Friday?? Close enough.
I’m going to miss Foundations but aim to go on the bus tour and will be at seller financing in San Diego for sure. Hope to see you soon Sharon. Take care.
Mike
ps. Andrea, I too wish the best for you and your husband. I hope that he is doing well. RE investing, etc. becomes very unimportant in the big scheme of things.. God bless.
March 29th, 2007 at 5:59 pmHi everyone-
Jim is doing well - after a 4th surgery, he finally passed a stress test last week. We’re hopeful there won’t be any more surgeries or problems anytime soon. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.
Thanks so much, Mike Stambaugh, for your recap of recent deals and specifics. This is very insightful and exciting.
Can’t wait for the May camp now.
April 2nd, 2007 at 7:09 pmIt will be very curious to see who in San Diego falls for this and signs up for the camp. I have been an agent here for 18 years (commercial for 8 years and residential for 10) and I can tell you that anyone who spends $1000 for a boot camp weekend to be told how to flix or flip or whatever you’re calling it is wasting their money in San Diego.
We have gone way beyond the flip market here. It is not currently feasible or attainable, especially for some of the typical posters here who are currently working in another line of busines (pizza delivery guy, I am looking at you, etc.)
I know of what I speak. Not only do I sell real estate abundantly, but renovate and sell houses myself. Unless you’ve got a crew of licensed contractor workers to do immediate and good work, these so called visions of MWI don’t stand a chance. Acquiring property here for less than market value is extremely rare. Then each MWI attendee has to figure out where they are going to get capital for the 10% down, oh and the good faith deposit, etc. If you think there are investors lined up to hand YOU money, think again. If they’ve got money, they are already in the game for themselves.
There is so much to buying, renovating and selling real estate. A bundle of laws, codes and permits follow every property. I call tell you that if you give this person $1,000 for a boot camp, I have a great house listed today that you can buy with $1,000 down and probably kick start your investor career that way. Forget about making this person richer. Stop drinking the Kool-Aid.
Some of you sound like you live in a fairy tale.
April 4th, 2007 at 9:50 amI am not sure what you know of about MWI’s visions but what you are commenting on is not what MWI teaches. this isn’t just about physical flips - that’s for beginners.
Also, Todd (the pizza boy) is a good friend of mine and a very SHARP individual. He also selflessly gives of his time to help others like him reach to higher places. you could have made your point without referencing what he used to be and boasting about what you are. great people come from all walks of life. if anything, his story is much more impressive to see how far he’s come at such a young age, and I guarantee you, in 18 years, his time will be much too valuable to be posting negative comments on a blog about something he knows nothing about.
we aren’t living in a fairy tale, the fairy tale is you thinking we are.
April 4th, 2007 at 12:13 pmWell said Sharon! It is a shame for someone who has been in the game (Kimberly) for a long time as they say and have the audacity to come here and post such negative words and take time out of there so called busy life because “I sell real estate abundantly, but renovate and sell houses myself.”
You know some people just have a limited view on what they dont care to be open to. Ignorance is lack of information, unfortunately ignorance and SELF-righteousness plays a major role with ms. kimberly.
Kim, dont knock what you dont know…or care to know!
By the way, my buddy Todd is an incredibly talented, bright, SUCCESSFUL, savvy, aggressive, caring, etc. guy.
“Do not judge others, lest you be JUDGED.” -JC
April 4th, 2007 at 12:43 pmMy dearest Kimberly,
Thanks for your “wisdom.” I can tell you it is a breath of fresh air seeing your 18 years of “fliping” houses on this forum. If nobody elese will come out and say it, I will.
I think you’re an idiot!
Now let me explain!
If you’ve been doing so well at whatever it is your doing ( besides complaining ), then you relize, over the years you have learned a thing or two. SURELY, you are not saying for your GREAT SUCCESS you used a simple rinse and repeat formula.
For instance, How did you acquire your “flips.” When was the last time you bought a home without ever paying a single dollar? What is a “flixer”?
Lets go back in time to a few of your quotes…
” Acquiring property here for less than market value is extremely rare.”
Are you kidding me? I live in FL; however, I’d say you’re lazy. When was the last time you saw a boarded up building? When was the last time someone died in your city? I’m sure life moves at the same pace here as it does there… Even in your “fairy tale.”
“There is so much to buying, renovating and selling real estate. A bundle of laws, codes and permits follow every property. I call tell you that if you give this person $1,000 for a boot camp, I have a great house listed today that you can buy with $1,000 down and probably kick start your investor career that way.”
There IS a lot of stuff to know about renovating and selling homes. Perhaps this seminar offers some amazing ideas on how too! Appreciation is luck. You can keep your listing. If it was a such a good deal, why don’t you buy it? Put your $ where your mouth is! Every listing I take, I offer to purchase at the end of the listing term if the Seller wishes.
“Then each MWI attendee has to figure out where they are going to get capital for the 10% down, oh and the good faith deposit, etc. If you think there are investors lined up to hand YOU money, think again. If they’ve got money, they are already in the game for themselves.”
Did you know MWI will pay 100% for all capital needed? Did you know MWI partners with students in all of the US ( currently, MWI owns a share of property in 7 states!)
Kim,
I feel sorry for you. And for the record, I am out of the pizza business
I own and operate a real estate investment company. It is call King of Tampa LLC. I am 23 years old. I’ve been in real estate 11 months. The only thing discouraging in this business are the “dinosaurs” who are stuck in ther ways. To be flankly honest, I make a very good living and am blessed.
The reason I wrote you today on here is because MWI worked for me. It won’t work for everyone. For example, you are missing an important ingredient… PASSION!
I can not let you ramble hate on here and scare off potential people who have the drive but need the how.
MWI gave me the HOW.
So Kim…. I AM calling YOU out… Blow my mind! Teach me something that you are doing know MWI wasn’t doing many months ago.
Your biggest fan,
Todd
April 4th, 2007 at 3:18 pmA man with PASSION! Oh let it roll off your tongue, Lovin it…
April 4th, 2007 at 6:39 pmDear Kimberly,
I have been a Realtor in Texas for almost 16 years. I have bought, held, managed, fixed, flipped and sold over 20 of my own properties while also doing full time residential sales. About 6 months ago I went to a Mike Watson seminar for the sole reason of seeing Mike. I went to high school with him and didn’t even know he was a Realtor. The amazing thing is that he completely changed how I look at Real Estate. He takes your brain and turns it on to a whole new world. What he teaches is strictly from what he has done himself. It is original. In addition, it works in any market across the country and also in any rising flat or falling time. I would challenge you as a fellow long time Realtor to go to one of his seminars. Here is why, you are poised to take the information he gives and instantly do AMAZING things with it. Your background could (If you allow it) make your exposure to the material worth multi-millions.
I went to my 2-day last Ocotber 2006. I have now bought a duplex and done a conversion and have one side under contract for a 30k profit on just the one side. I will sell the other side when the tenant gets out. Actually Mike gave me a great idea for selling it immediately so will probably do that. I also have two other properties under contract that have 1. Over $100,000 short term equity and 1 million long term. 2. Over $300,000 short term equity and $300,000 per year net profit potential.
Not bad for 6 months. And the truth is, this is just the Start!
Give it a try before you bad mouth it. If you get it you will not regret it.
April 5th, 2007 at 7:45 amJennifer Hawkins
Owner/Broker
Monarch Realty LLC
Austin TX
Wow again! (referenced earlier above)..
Andrea, you are welcome. I am so glad to hear that Jim is doing well.
So, who’s your friend Kimberly? Do you know her? She’s kind of receiving a good old fashioned “beat down” here. First, the term beat down is actually an endearing term known throughout the MWI community. Mike sarcasatically beats down people that suffer from limiting beliefs, negativity, the “I know/have done everything” mentality, etc. Sound familiar Kimberly??
Listen Kimberly, you can’t expect to come in here and make those kinds of statements and have them go unnoticed. Call it kool-aid or whatever floats your boat but these folks above are doing incredible things and they will defend Mike AND themselves because peoples lives are changing dramatically and it IS a direct result of what MW teaches.
It’s tough to believe, I know. If you read my post above, I mention how seriously skeptical I was. Kimberly, you’re not alone. Skepticism and doubt run rampant around this guy initially which is normal and healthy. However, as my friend Jen Hawkins above stated, give it a go; give it some time. I guarnetee that Mike will teach you things that you simply do not know (and have NEVER done). Yes. He is that sharp. And frankly, yes, I spent $1000 “for the kool-aid” but I made $60,000 in 113 days! Is that ok? And yes, that was a FLIX NOT a flip. Flipping is a joke Kimberly and HGTV glamorizes it. Those people are lucky, plain and simple. Mike will show you how to ELIMINATE the luck and the risk. Learn the FLIXER (which you DO NOT KNOW) and your real estate investing will forever change!
Here’s something else. Mike Watson is turning 38 this month. How do I know? Well, first, we are friends but second, I am 3 months almost to the day his senior.. What this 38 year old guy has been able to accomplish in his short life is astonishing. Why do I bring this up? Well, it strikes me that Mike’s audience consistently spans about 6 decades. Meaning, at any given event, there are folks in the crowd that are in their 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s! And we are all learning boat loads of info. Brokers that have double the real estate experience AND life experience that Mike has are genuinely blown away by him. Believe me. I am NOT overstating that fact.
You absolutely do NOT know of what you speak. It is painfully (for you) evident. Listen. It’s not MWI students against you. My initial thought is that you must give it a chance. I mean, if life is that “abundant”, than whats a $1000? Truly, it’s the best $1000 that I ever spent. And as mentioned before, it buys you a lifetime membership. I’ve been about 6 times. What’s that? $165 a pop.. Are you kidding me? It’s nothing.
Ok. That’s enough. Good luck and if you decide that you are right and we are a bunch of clowns suckin on kool-aid, then you and Aaron Lewis ought to get together and go bowling…
Mike
ps. Read the post by Mr. Tim Huyck above. You want to talk abundance? Let him tell you what he is doing with Mike. Unbelievable!
pss. There are several MWI students in San Diego getting after it. I’m in LA/OC. Don’t tell me you can’t make things happen. You just don’t know how.
April 5th, 2007 at 2:07 pm“Don’t tell me I can’t, show me how”
I have been involved in the MWI system for more than 2.5 years. I have left ‘client hell’ behind (working for clients who don’t appreciate what you do, and working for tips (comissions)) I have over 200 units in development, and my financial and profesisonal growth has been truly amazing. The system he teaches works, if you work. His system is not based on appreciation, it is based on bringing out the highest and best use in properties, and maximizing their potential. I DON’T KNOW OF ANYONE ELSE OUT THE OF THE SUPPOSED ‘REAL ESTATE GURUS’ WHO TEACH ANYTING CLOSE TO WHAT HE TEACHES.
April 5th, 2007 at 8:56 pmKim,
We all await your response.
Love,
Todd
April 21st, 2007 at 8:51 amHi to all the Skeptics.
April 25th, 2007 at 5:24 pmI attended the free seminar and the 2 day camp, I am here to say I havn’t changed anything yet, but what Mike teaches is extremley valuable. I have not yet started putting his methods to use yet for personal reasons but if I had to spend that 1000 again for what I learned at the 2 day camp I would, and I also plan on going again to the next one that comes near my area. I have met Jason and some other and can say they are not putting and bs here. Even if you are a skeptic the guarantee is there you don’t like what he has to offer leave when the oppertunity is given and get your refund, and your time is not wasted because you will learn something.
I must wonder what started this thread and why it stopped. After looking at different real estate get quick programs over the years, I am a bit reluctant to believe everything I read. I know how a moderator can edit others comments. I am a realtor in Texas. I just received an email from the MWInstute and googled to see comments. If this is all you say it is;why then, do I only find these few comments. I wish I could believe enough to put up $1000; but, I would need to see a lot more confirmation.
May 14th, 2007 at 11:07 amAnnie, What is your definition of a few? There are 86 comments on this post…
May 14th, 2007 at 12:06 pmAnnie,
I would suggest visiting the forum on the mikewatsoninstitute.com website. A greater majority of the students are having success and keep to themselves. Please consider this… I get nothing out of you signing up. I do not work for MWI. ALl I am saying is that it worked for me in my market. I have some great friends in Houston that it works for as well.
I signed up over a year ago because of the $ back guarantee.
Let me ask you this…. If you looked at yourself, are you considered a good investment?
Todd
May 14th, 2007 at 12:18 pmGo to mikewatsoninstitute.com/community/index.php and look around their forum!!
May 14th, 2007 at 2:04 pmAndrea, what did you think about it all?
May 19th, 2007 at 9:42 amI don’t know what it is about me trying to go to a MWI seminar and having a major family emergency…
This is twice now that my husband ended up in the hospital right when I was supposed to attend the camp. Nate at the corp office has been so patient and understanding with me (thanks, Nate).
Needless to say, Jim (my husband) is a little nervous about me signing up for another one.
After reading all the comments here, I am anxious to attend the MWI camp. I DO look forward to it (someday…)
So, I’ll keep you posted when I can attend.
Thanks for everyone’s support.
May 21st, 2007 at 4:23 pmAndrea and Jim-
We WILL get Andrea to an event soon! Maybe Jim could come as well, and we could get that bad luck beaten once and for all. Thanks for your kind words, and I’m glad to see Jim is well.
As you guys are in Phoenix, our “Retire In 5 Years” Super Camp is coming up at the Biltmore on August 1-3. This will be an awesome event that would be perfect as your first MWI event. Plus at only $299 per person, that’s a bargain for three days with Mike Watson.
Happy Investing,
Nate Stitt
June 16th, 2007 at 9:58 pmNate,
I went to the MWI site to see if there were going to be any introductory sessions in the southwest Florida area, but the calendar only goes for a couple of months. Are there any plans for an introductory session in southwest Florida?
June 17th, 2007 at 6:33 amNate,
They just left FL a month ago; however, they have great events coming up. I would check out the “retire in 5 years” event in Phoenix. Three full days for $299!
June 17th, 2007 at 9:04 amThat last message was directed to ANdrea & Jim.
June 17th, 2007 at 9:05 amHello: I have been licensed since 2004. I have no real estate experience. I decided to get licensed so I could become a broker then and investor. I shared my desire with a friend a year or ago and she said you need money to do that my response was the money will come. I learned of MWI through mailings. I’m planing to go to a seminar. I have read all the comments on this sight and I love the words of Desiree Derick and I am very inspired by the story of Tim Huyck and Todd. I don’t know what the future will hold but I do know it will be good things I am planning on becoming a winner in this business with God’s help.
August 9th, 2007 at 9:04 amI attended the free seminar here is Minnesota. It was what I expected. More of a pre-seminar seminar. If I can afford it I will try to attend. I will follow up after I go.
August 16th, 2007 at 10:41 am