Real Estate Investor Magazine South Africa April 2014 | Page 23

UPFRONT WHAT ARE THEY REALLY TEACHING YOU TRACK RECORD AND TRANSPARENCY Research and verify their track records, as not all gurus deliver what they say. Interview other followers and trainees to assess their experiences. Check whether a guru is teaching you from his/ her own personal experience, or the experiences of other delegates/followers, or the experiences of other “gurus”. HOW DO THEY MAKE THEIR MONEY? Do they actually invest in property themselves or do they make money from selling properties, training courses or coaching? DETERMINE THE VALUE TO YOUR OWN SUCCESS Understand why you need this person or company to help you in the first place. What specific knowledge, skills or approaches do they offer that will benefit you? What practical tools do they provide to help you invest? MONEY BACK GUARANTEE This is a must. All the good guys will refund you within 30 days if you change your mind about the programme. W H O D O E S T H E AC T UA L TR AINING Many gurus sell their products off the stag