By Louis Jones 
Whether you’re new to real estate investment or a seasoned pro a commercial real estate seminar can offer you tips, tactics and techniques that will greatly improve your chances of success. Seminars are a great place to learn and network with experts, other investors and professionals that offer complimentary services like lawyers, brokers etc. Not all seminars are created equal, so make sure you are getting what paid for and spending your time wisely.
Some so called “seminars” are nothing but elaborate sales pitches where a very good marketer trumps up his real estate stats and expertise. Beware any seminar where you are being hard sold, overly encouraged with a “get rich quick” system or lofty promises. Let be the one to burst your bubble right now. There are no quick and easy systems to making tons of money. While commercial real estate can provide a great living and even passive income it still requires hard work, thorough learning and diligence. If this is what is being sold, do yourself a favor and invest your money at the poolside bar because you’re not going to get much from this commercial real estate seminar “guru”.
A good seminar will provide you will opportunities to learn specific information from legitimate experts. There will most likely be workshops and other interactive learning experiences where you can work through specific issues that have been plaguing you. While it is common for seminars to be held in relaxing and fun inducing locales make sure you are getting your money’s worth by attending the workshops, networking and soaking up all of that wonderful commercial real estate seminar vibe you can.
To avoid the duds and maximize the return on your income make sure you talk to people who know what they are talking about. That means joining a local investment club and talking to more seasoned individuals about seminars they have attended in the past or upcoming ones that may look promising. Can’t find a local investment club? Well you are luck my friend, sign up for TheRealWealthBlog’s updates and we’ll keep you up to date on all of the latest seminars and events going on around the country.
The best way to find your way through this jungle of information is to enlist the aid of a mentor who will guide you. A good mentor can point out an upcoming commercial real estate seminar you need to attend or past ones that were good and you should be on look out for. Again, find someone at your local investment club or follow us here on TheRealWealthBlog to get the best information out there.