What if I cannot take time off from work - can we train on weekends?
Absolutely - we do occasional weekend classes, so feel free to request weekend training. Call or email us to discuss possible dates.
After the mentorship, can I call you if I get stuck?
Absolutely - the price of your mentorship includes 30 additional days of coaching, 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.
What if I want help beyond 30 days?
We have an extended coaching program for graduates of the mentor course. There is limited enrollment, and there may be a waiting list. Investors are coached by me personally, 1-on-1, so I can only accept a limited number of investors into this program.
Will we actually do a deal during the 4-day mentorship?
It has happened - If a deal presents itself, and you are at a level where you understand what you are doing, then yes, 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 actually take down the deal with confidence. I look to the great proverb, "Give a man a fish, and he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he eats for a lifetime."
Can I pay by Credit Card?
Yes, you can pay through PayPal, which allows you to use a credit card.
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, running software to evaluate your financials, and to analyze your potential deals. You will certainly want to have a computer for this. I make extra effort to ensure my students have a decisive competitive advantage over other investors - If you are not using a computer in your investing business, you are surely losing some of that advantage.
What type of results do your students typically get?
Hawaii's largest hard money lender recently told me, "I see Honolulu Mentor graduates doing more deals in Hawaii than anyone else." That was a nice compliment from someone who knows most of the active investors here. A vast majority of my students have done deals since being mentored. It is not uncommon for students do 2-3 deals in 2-3 months after their mentorship. As I write this, my students from 2 weeks ago already have 3 deals in escrow. While this may not qualify as 'typical, 'it's important to note that they had only a minimal level of training and had not yet done their first deal prior to being mentored. There are 2 main ingredients at work here. First is the financial intelligence they have gained during their mentorship. Tried & true strategies, forged with 'hands-on' training. Second, and equally as important, is their eagerness and ability to create massive action! They are on trajectory to earn a respectable six-figure income this year, all from their part-time, new profession - Real Estate Investing!
Can we watch you in action?
Yes - in many cases, I am in the process of doing deals myself. (Remember that while I have a passion for 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 "why's" behind my actions, and the numbers behind each deal. I 'practice what I preach.' During the course, I will show you the numbers on my current deals. 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!!
What can you tell me about Nouveau Riche University?
This group has credibility issues, and professional investors do not take them seriously. Here's why: First, the people approaching you about attending a Nouveau Riche event (now they call them "investor forums") are not successful Real Estate investors, as you have been led to believe; they get paid 30-50% of your tuition money if they convince you to sign up for their training. Their operations are similar to Multi-Level Marketers. Their marketing is aggressive, and often deceptive. They bombard Craigslist with ads that say: "Real Estate Investor seeks Apprentice." You find out later that s/he is not really an investor, just another person trying to enroll you in their classes, which are expensive, and held on the mainland. Lately, they will not reveal that they are Nouveau Riche - Instead, they describe themselves as "a group of local investors," and invite you to an "investor forum." To avoid deception, remember this: Savvy investors advertise for deals & properties - Nouveau Riche folks advertise for people (trainees). That says a lot - They're looking for people, instead of deals. I have met many people involved with Nouveau Riche - and with only 1 or 2 exceptions, they make little or no money from real estate investing. Your best bet is always to choose a teacher who is PERSONALLY doing lots of deals in this market.
Will your strategies 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. My graduates are now investing all over the country, and even internationally. You will learn how to understand and evaluate a housing market in any part of the country (even overseas!) 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, and more importantly, I will show you how to select the most profitable markets to invest in.
Michael, we live out-of-state. Can we come to Hawaii to be mentored?
Absolutely. Combine it with a vacation and get the tax write-off! Call me to discuss. I am currently invested in 2 of America's best markets on the mainland. The strategies I teach you will work anywhere, and are completely applicable to your local market.
Is there anything else to buy?
No. Many of the national-level courses cost thousands of dollars, and once it's too late, you learn that it's only an introductory course, and then you are expected to buy more courses that provide the details. With HonoluluMentor, you get the good stuff up front - save your money for your next deal! The price of your mentorship includes the 4-day intensive mentorship, 30 days of unlimited email & telephone coaching, a complete course manual, software to analyze your deals, software to spec a rehab job, attorney-drafted contracts, forms to run your business, an extensive reference library, a sample business plan, a sample proposal for private money lenders, and more.
Aren't there risks involved in Real Estate Investing?
There are risks involved in any business, including ours. I have never lost money in a deal, and I will teach you some great ways to identify & then to mitigate the risks involved in your deals. You will learn to operate within your own tolerance for risk, and to build safety into ALL of your real estate investments.
How much time will we be spending together?
Typically, we are together for 8-9 hours per day. We often jam, nonstop, and have working lunches. As a student, your day continues on for another 2-3 hours after we part company, 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 many students have you mentored?
I have mentored over 400 students throughout the United States.
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 beforehand, and we'll get the learning process started, so that you can get the most out of your mentorship.
What is the cost of the Mentorship Program?
Tuition is only $2997 per student for the weekday sessions, and only $3400 per student for weekend sessions. For more information, see our "Pricing" page.
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 fortunate to be able to share what I know and help other people change their lives.
Michael, how is your training different than Rich Dad's (Robert Kiyosaki's), Trump University's, Robert Allen's, Russ Whitney's, and other similar training programs?
See my answer to this question on the "Mentor Program" page.
I'm ready to Do It! What is my next step?
Simply make a deposit ($500) to secure your seat in the next session. You can pay your deposits right here, right now, on this website. I will be notified, and will contact you within 24 hours. You can use a credit card or a direct debit if you'd like - it's easy and fast! If you choose to pay by check, it can be mailed to the address at the bottom of this page. Make your check payable to "Honolulu Mentor." Include a note with your contact information and desired class date. Once we receive this, we will immediately contact you to schedule you for one of our upcoming sessions that fits your schedule. Feel free to call me or email if you have any questions about this.
What if I still have more questions??
No worries, mate! Just call me, or shoot me an email. I'll be happy to answer your questions about the Mentor program, or even meet with you in person. My contact info is at the bottom of this page.