Carleton SheetsCarleton Sheets has been running the same television infomercial for over 25 years. This alone is a testament to his success, as no company will continue to run an ad that is not making a direct contribution to the bottom line profit. Specializing in real estate, Carleton Sheets sells his course to thousands of people on a daily basis. I first decided to purchase Carleton's "No Money Down" program in 1985. Considering the changes in real estate over the past few decades, I purchased the program again two years ago. Sadly, the information is exactly the same as it was in 1985. The only changes were in the format, moving from cassettes and video tapes to newer CD's and DVD's. The program might be good for beginners, as it gives a very simple overview of how real estate transactions work. It discusses foreclosures, fix-ups, and landlord/tenant relationships. This course hasn't made it easy for people to find and purchase real estate. It's only contributed to making the market more competitive. The infomercial Carleton runs makes it seem as though anyone can make a real estate purchase by putting no money down. This is simply not the case, especially in today's ailing marketplace. Financial investment aside, it takes hours of time to look for property and negotiate with owners, brokers, and agents. Finding your first, or next, deal is not an easy process at all. While owning real estate is highly recommended when developing a healthy retirement or income plan, it is not recommended for beginners. It's better to find safer ways of making omoney online in order to build up a cash-flow. The opportunity to invest in real estate will still exist when you are in a better financial position. February 2008 - UPDATE The sub-prime mortgage crunch is having a huge impact on the real estate market in the US. Great real estate deals are popping up daily as thousands scramble to get rid of their homes. Those who are familiar with Carleton Sheet's methods might have an advantage in today's market. After examining and testing hundreds of money-making opportunities and work at home programs, ONLY ONE brought in a paycheck that covered all my monthly expenses. Click here to go to this website. |