Testimonials
Here are just some of the people that are really happy with my coaching.
Ray Johnson, Corona, California
If you’re reading this right now, you might be wondering if Brian Gibbons is right for you or not? Please understand that Brian Gibbons is the real deal! I have had “Coaches” in real estate in the past. They were all a joke, expensive, and I didn’t learn much from any of them.
So, when I met Brian, I was very skeptical initially. That skepticism didn’t last past the first few minutes of knowing him. Brian is unique because he is a real person and he takes the time to know you as an individual first.
He doesn’t need or expect you to fit in a box.
Brian has taught me so many things about real estate. He’s also taught me about business, he’s spotlighted fundamentals and drilled them with me until I knew them.
Rarely are these fundamentals highlighted when you search around about creative real estate investing. Think of a team sport, where you are taught the fundamentals, and then you practice them. Then you’re ready for the game.
My experience had been the reverse of that until I got with Brian.
Prior to working with Brian, I was going out there trying to do deals without even knowing I lacked in so many of the fundamentals that are critical for success.
Additionally, Brian is doing what so many “coaches” fail to do, and that is he wants you to succeed and move on. He wants you to evolve and grow both personally and in a business sense.
There’s no BS up-sell, or “next level” or “platinum” package that needs to be bought. There is however; a need for you to get out of your comfort zone and go do deals, help people along the way, make some money and build a business…
If you are serious about going to the next level, and having a true mentor, or champion in your life contact Brian. He changed my life. If you let him, he’ll change yours.
Ryan W. Snoqualmie, WA
Thank you Brian! I am a member at Bigger Pockets and every time I had a question about Lease-to-Purchase Options, either Brian had the answer or someone pointed me towards him for advice. I went to Brian’s website and found out that I could schedule a 30 minute to 1 hour conversation with him.
I of course chose the latter of the two and to my surprise; he was calling my phone a few minutes later.
We ended up talking for 2 and ½ hours. In seeking advice on Lease Options, I started talking about a wholesale deal that recently fell through because of pricing difficulties. Brian pointed me in a new direction that would allow me to contact the seller again.
This new approach could possibly make me between $45K to $65K on that same deal, rather than the $5K
I would have or not have made! That part of the conversation took about 10 minutes, which will probably be the most lucrative 10 minute conversation I have ever had!
Brian explained four other avenues that I can offer my clients that I was not aware of. These new avenues will allow me to contact old leads that I could not have originally helped.
I can now present new options to these clients and rekindle a lead that I thought I originally could not help. Instead of only offering my absentee leads a wholesale cash offer or a lease-to-purchase, I can now offer them multiple avenues that will best fit their needs.
I can’t tell you how awesome if feels to know that I can help more people than I ever thought I could. I have a lot to learn but I am very excited about the endless opportunities that are waiting to be found. I look forward to working with Brian in the very near future.
Wally Littlefeet, Columbus OH
“Thanks for teaching us Lease Options. I didn’t think we could even get a home loan, and this Lease Purchase deal is excellent!
You guys are the best!”
REISkills.com can do it all. You guys helped me find sellers and buyers with your great coaching. Great service to all my little questions!”
Angelina Foley
“You really keep it simple, especially the negotiation part!”
Renee Rubio, California
“Brian helped me learn about private money and retirement plans. I am now contacting Accountants and Financial Planners.
After listening to my presentation, these advisors help their clients even more with their retirement plans. I now have cash for my real estate deals and avoid banks,
My private money lenders get a 10% rate of return… And they get a first mortgage for security! Thanks,
Brian, you’re a great coach!”
Ray Mannion, Upstate NY
“Brian, I would have been dead in the water without you. The banks all said “No” for more bank financing. I had deals I had to pass on.
With you connecting me to Private Money Lenders, I have over $100,000 cash to work with, and you are even teaching me how to write deals with Seller carrying all their equity!
I just need a small amount to rehab the properties and resell for a profit, without banks!”
With much appreciation,
Bob Scott
“We love Brian Gibbons and his team! He found us a real estate investor to pay us 10% on our money…One investment gave us the return in 3 months and another gave it in 12 months.
I can’t remember the last time my stocks paid me that amount in that short of a time! The money goes into our retirement account that has been approved by the IRS.
We’ve had enough of stockbrokers but we sure can’t get enough of PRIVATE MONEY LENDING! We can’t lose because we have a private first mortgage for security!
Thanks, Brian, and we are sending you our family members!”
Sandra Wainwright
“Brian helped me a lot. I lost a lot of money in the stock market.
But I wanted a 10% rate of return. He put me in touch with a builder that used my retirement money and is paying me 10% right into my retirement account.
And if this builder does not pay me, I can foreclose and get the property!!
I sure can’t get that kind of security or do that with my mutual funds! Brian, you saved my retirement dreams from collapsing! I have several people I am going to send you ASAP!”
My name is John Jackson, and I would like to talk about: * my success in creative real estate, * how I got started, and * how Brian Gibbons was directly involved with me realizing the financial freedom I enjoy today. Some background. I had quit my job to be a stay at home dad with my little girl. I taught myself to daytrade in stocks (shares) over a one year period. Trying to change diapers (nappies) and learn to daytrade at the same time was not very easy! By the time I had honed my skills, my account had run low due to the fact that I had to live and pay my bills from my trading account.
I then became a father again, and needed more income. I had always known that there was money in real estate, and had an interest in learning how best to tap that potential. I gathered as much information as I could, and was looking at buying properties to flip (buy and sell quickly). The problem was the risk to reward ratio.
I learned quite a bit from day trading, and one of the most important things, was risk to reward. You don’t want to make a trade where you are risking $3 to make $1. You will lose quickly if you do that! I liked the reward of flipping, but for a beginner with little capital, the risk was way too high. It was the equivalent of taking someone with little stock market experience and having them trade commodities (huge risk!)
This is where Brian stepped in. I met him through an internet site where he was discussing “controlling properties, not owning them.” He called it “Cooperative Assignment.” I was able to obtain a tremendous amount of information and knowledge from Brian on lease purchasing or “rent to own consulting.”
I studied everything I received from Brian and I realized the risk to reward ratio for lease purchasing was incredible! Almost no risk, and a nice reward. This was what I was looking for. I began envisioning a complete picture of how best to utilize lease purchasing to build a company and comfortable income.
I spent many long weeks and even months putting together a website, company, and game plan (see www.leasingtobuy.com)
I am now the President and founder of Leasing To Buy, LLC. It is probably the largest residential lease purchasing company in North Texas, USA. We help people: * sell there homes for top dollar, at no cost to them, and * we help people who don’t think they can qualify for a mortgage, get into the house of their dreams. It is a wonderful business to be in.
We have only been actively in business for about 5 months, (Sept 2003) but have already completed several lease purchase deals. Below are some actual deals and numbers.
* Western Meadows Dr. Owner was asking $149,000 We got them $159,000 We found a tenant/buyer in 8 days We received an assignment fee of $3,500
* Stetson Dr. Owner was asking $150,000 We got them $159,000 We found a tenant/buyer in 23 days We received an assignment fee of $3000
* Whetstone Rd. Owner was asking $169,000 We got them $180,000 We found a buyer in 14 days. We received an assignment fee of $4,500
* Blende St. Owner was asking $74,000 We got them $83,000 We found a tenant/buyer in 8 hours. We received and assignment fee of $2000
Although it is nice to have the income to pay off debt and bills, it is even more gratifying to realize how much we are helping people. They are so grateful for us and our services. It is more rewarding than the money. It’s hard to believe how far this has gone since I originally spoke with Brian.
* He was instrumental in the foundation and education of what we are doing. * I finally have a business that is not only successful and helping people, but I can literally pack up and move, and start the same business anywhere I want to.
* Again, thanks to Brian at www.REISkills.com I have dignified income, knowledge of the best real estate investing technique (Cooperative Assigment), and automatic marketing with referrals. * Most importantly, a win-win-win business: * Owner wins, Tenant-Buyer wins, and I make $100 – $250 a hour to do it for them! Sign up with Brian. He’s a good coach, and will motivate you for success!
Sincerely,
John Jackson
Reuben Stone
Brian was more than willing to have a very in depth telephone conversation with me in regards to many real estate investing strategies. His time andknowledge was truly appreciated. I approached Brian with many questions regarding master leases and his answered all of them in great detail. He evenprovided insight to . alternative approaches that he has seen success from. De
Relationship: Advice Giver . Written 06 Jan 08:47
Melodee Lucido
Brian has been a great mentor/coach. He knows the lease option business forwards and back. He is compassionate and thorough in his teaching. I am soglad to have found him here on BP. I am sure that as I put his techniques to work I will begin making regular money in crei.
Mike Bryant
Brian has excellent materials available on his web site.
Justin Davis
I spoke with Brian for a couple hours this week and he answered my questions regarding Dodd/Frank, L/O assignments, target markets, and a variety ofother items. He described a plan of action I can pursue and areas of opportunity previously unbeknownst to me. I have much more to learn and Brianprovided a nice boost of knowledge to set me down the right track. I appreciate the time he took to speak with me and I look forward to speaking with himagain!
Relationship: Colleague/Coach. Written 27 Jun 11:00
Randy Stewart
I reached out to Brian to pick his brain on trying to put together a game plan for getting started in investing. He very generously oered his time, perspective,and experience as he got to know me and what my goals and desires are. He was able to help me clarify a strategy for getting started and oered to assistme on my journey.
Relationship: BP colleague . Written 10 Mar 20:34
Steve Smith
Brian thank you for the consult. Your creative Business that is a win win win for you, sellers an buyers.
Relationship: Consultant. Written 16 Sep 13:19
Jeiby V.
I had an opportunity to talk to Brian over the phone and the experience was amazing! He’s straight forward and tells you like it is no hold bars. A trait notmany people have, he actually took his time to explain my next moves and what I need to prepare.
Relationship: Acquaintance. Written 29 Jun 15:35
Dave Hall
Brian generously spent quite a bit of time to share several of his smart, seller-centric strategies with me. I plan to implement his wisdom as I work on myinvestments. If you need a good coach/mentor, Brian has what it takes. Relationship: Coaching Session. Written 17 Jul 20:50
Jonathan Klim
I had a 30 min. phone consultation with Brian today and it was extremely enlightening! I’m an aspiring real estate investor, and the vast wealth of information available about REI has easily became overwhelming for me– to the point where it was dicult to determine which approach to this business would the best advice, which was a great help in determining which strategies are most eective while maintaining compliance with applicable rules and regulations. He isas genuine as a mentor can be, and he truly cares about the success of your and your REI business!
Relationship: Student/Consultee. Written 23 Sep 16:55
Miguel Rosario
I had a 30 minute free phone conversation with Mr. Gibbons in which he actually went out of his way and stayed a few minutes longer on the line to give meright advice I needed. Very impressed with his knowledge in the started. Now I’m ready to act! Great coach I de
Relationship: student investor . Written 07 Oct 16:01
Austin Davis
Brian was so kind to talk with me for almost an hour last week free of charge. We spoke about sub2 deal structure, how to talk to motivated sellers and hegave me some great advice for the future. He spoke about his 1:1 coaching program and I will demy business. Thanks, Brian!
Relationship: Fellow investor. Written 13 Oct 12:45
Justin Smart
Talked with Brian for an hour about deal structuring, L/O, owner through the steps of presenting oers to sellers that immediately! I appreciate your time Brian and I look forward to keeping in touch.
Relationship: Colleague . Written 03 Nov 16:00
Tyler S.
I visited Brian’s website, REISkills.com, in order to learn more about Lease Options. In doing so, I found an option for a free 30 minute consultation. I thoughtthis meant that one of Brian’s employees would speak to me about his program and what he can oer.
However, the call I received was directly from Brian. He went over and beyond what I expected from the call! We spoke for nearly 90 minutes about anythingand everything to do with Real Estate investing.
We discussed lease options, lease purchases, installment sales, and a number of tips and tricks that can be implemented to help build a successful RealEstate business. While I have not signed up for his one-on-one training course, I plan to explore that option early next year.
I have no doubt that Brian is a genuine, hardworking person, and that he would be an INVALUABLE asset to anyone trying to build a business in Real Estate. Ijust hope he still has availability in his program when I’m ready!
Relationship: Future Student. Written 16 Nov 11:02
John Weathers
Just got o the phone with Brian and spent just about an hour talking REI. I didn’t even realize he only oered a 30 min consultation phone call. Talk about abonus! We discussed Lease to Own, Expired Listings, Joint Ventures and various other out of the box REI strategies. I dereach out to Brian for advice.
Relationship: knowledge seeker . Written 21 Jan 12:11
Je C.
Brian’s continued input on BiggerPockets has been immensely helpful towards advancing my understanding of real estate investing in general, but morespecidollar, and I am forever grateful that he put this information out there for free.
Thank you so much, Brian for the priceless info that you have given to this community!
Je
Relationship: Fellow Investor. Written 21 Jan 12:30
Christopher Goldie
Brian has provided an abundance of knowledge for everyone to use making it as easy as can be to start making money in real estate. He shows he has a realpassion for what he does and in helping others succeed.
Relationship: Student/ Teacher. Written 08 Apr 20:29
Account Closed
I just got o the phone with Brian and the amount that I learned in 30 minutes was worth easily hundreds of dollars. He told be about my speciand striates such as marketing, wholesaling and lease options. Give him a call and he can teach you ways to make great money and succeed in your ownmarket.
Relationship: Phone Call. Written 12 Jan 11:45
Christian Sifuentes
I spoke to Brian for about 45 minutes this afternoon and i am happy to say i gain some knowledge and it was refreshing to have someone walk you throughcouple of scenarios without any sales pitch or product sell.
Gain some knowledge and information on Lease options and Lease purchase with right to occupy. Dierent methods to market your property, and re-emphasize the importance of assembling a strong team to be successful. All this with the mindset of solving problems for individuals and making a goodincome through it. Glad i made the connection!
Thanks Brian
Relationship: potential student. Written 17 Mar 14:30
Luis Saenz
Brian and I spoke on the phone after I read through his free training. Brian Answered questions I had over the training as well as gave me tips on how togrow my own real estate investing business. Brian explained to me how I should be marking in my area with the amount of capital that I have, and evensome creative to Brian Gibbons for being so kind and helpful
Relationship: instructor. Written 06 Feb 10:35
John Montgomery
I appreciate all the great info you share with BP members. As a new investor, reading your personal testimonies helped build my conto me pulling the trigger on my
Relationship: BP Colleague. Written 10 Feb 20:21
Adrian Maldonado
I want to start o by saying that before I decided to take the leap and become a student of Brian’s coaching/mentoring program, I was a bit overwhelmed onwhere to start with real estate. I was really leaning on going down the Lease Option route, but didn’t know where to start. I was reading a post and stumbled across Brian.
The content he provided in the post was very informative and insightful, as were all his other posts I found. The more I read the more I realizedthat he was the person that I needed to talk to in order for me to get on the right path. The day I talked to Brian he was very courteous and insightful. Hemore than took his time and answered all my questions and really opened my eyes to all the strategies that are out there. After my conversation with Brian Ireally felt a sense of relief and had a more keen sense of direction.
Although, I had never considered getting a mentor I knew that if I really wanted to achievemy real estate dream I needed to make Brian a part of my team.
I just want to start o by saying that taking that leap and becoming a student of Brian’s was the best decision of my life. Although, I have only been a studentof Brian’s for only a little over a month the material I have learned has really been instrumental to building my business. In just a little over a month I’velearned how to structure a Lease Option, Sub2, Wrap Around Mortgage, Seller Carry Back Mortgage, Joint Venture Partnerships, and much more.
The negotiation tactics Brian has taught me on how to talk to motivated sellers has really built a foundation for me. Although, I am still very new to real estate investing I know that with Brian’s guidance and the plan he has made for me that I am very close to getting my
I know that this is a little over due, but I’d really like to give Brian the recognition he deserves and thank him for everything he has done for me.
Relationship: Student/Colleague. Written 20 Feb 21:38
Jacquelyn Sarpong
Hi BiggerPockets Family, Brian is phenomenal! We spent an half hour planning strategies for my business. We specibenefor the blue collar areas and not white collared areas. We also talked about really getting banks to work with your tenant-buyers to help them get amortgage. We also talked about marketing strategies, lease option assignment and specia down payment toward the purchase price at the end. Be aware of the Dodd-Frank Act. He suggested that I read the book “Shift” by Gary Keller. He gavesome very valuable information ( as he always does on BP) and he left me very coninformation in small time. Thanks again Brian!
Relationship: Business/Advice. Written 29 Apr 16:34
Rob Jones
I just wanted to take a few minutes to acknowledge Brian for his exemplary knowledge and support. Brian and I had a conversation yesterday regarding apotential LO/Sub2 deal that I have on the table. Brian was nice enough to take the time out of his day to brainstorm with me on options that would be just asappealing to the buyer as they would be to the seller. I was very impressed with Brian’s knowledge of Lease Options, Sub2, was even more impressed the his willingness to educate me on subjects I was previously unfamiliar with.
I would highly recommend Brian’s services to anyone and would strongly encourage you to seek his advice on all of your Subject 2 and Lease Option deals.
Relationship: I am a consultee of Brian’s. Written 25 Jun 09:04
Manny Cirino
Genuine, Authentic & Knowledgeable. These are some of words that best described my encounter with Brian. He is always willing to take out time to consultwith you and guide you in the right direction. I had a chance to look at some of his material and it was straight forward, focused and well organized.
If you arelooking for quality mentoring on creative Relationship: Brian is a colleague . Written 01 Jun 17:10
Rob Sawyer
Thanks very much Brian for your ideas on how I can build my business helping our fellow Veterans get into homes. I hadn’t thought of many of the ones yousuggested, so greatly appreciated your insight.
Your years of experience and down to earth approach makes you a solid choice for those wishing to learn more about real estate investing!
Thanks very much again!
Relationship: BP Connection. Written 16 Aug 11:49
Dennis M.
I spoke with Brian a couple days ago he provided me a good knowledge about lease option and lease option assignment. I really appreciate the time he tookto speak with me and I look forward to working with him someday. Thanks Brian
Relationship: BP Colleague/Future Mentor. Written 15 Sep 16:00
Taylor Witt
I spoke with Brian in regards to Dodd-Frank and he was a wealth of knowledge. He gave me some ideas on how to maintain compliance and some workaround ideas to think about. De
Relationship: Business Acquaintance . Written 23 Oct 13:47
Julia Shevchenko
I was surprised to get a call from Brian. He was immensely helpful. He took his time to answer all my questions in detail. I wish I could take notes faster! Brianwas easy to talk with, genuinely caring and helpful for my success. Thank you!
Relationship: follower/ student. Written 09 Apr 22:20
DuJuan Paxton
I called Brian Gibbons seeking help with a Joint Venture deal. Brian took the time to teach me how to identify great JV deals in any market, but he didn’t stopthere. He covered various creative options to land deals most investors would walk away from. This guy is a wealth of knowledge. Thanks Brian!
Relationship: Brian is my expert real estate adviser.. Written 28 Jun 14:09
Paul T.
I read Brian’s posts and comments on creative strategies in creative
– – consider doing a lease option assignment instead of a sandwich lease to minimize your own risk – JV deals with the seller
I found Brian’s insight valuable, particularly in the market I am in that is crowded with wholesalers who are only successful when lowballing sellers. Brian’sadvice will be very valuable to me because I can tap into a dierent kind of motivated seller in a hot and expensive real estate market.
Relationship: BP Colleague. Written 02 Aug 17:50
Sharee Mitchell
I reached out to Brian on BP and he directed me to his website where I signed up for a training session. We talked for over an hour. He answered all of myquestions about Lease Option/Purchase and why Lease Option Assignment is a better way to go. I couldn’t have asked for a better session.Brian also explained a better way to structure mydeals.Brian is very easy to talk to and explains things in a way I can understand. He is a great resource and I hope to have future training sessions with him. Thanks BP and Brian !
Relationship: Future Student. Written 24 Sep 13:58
Brandon Duensing
I was extremely impressed with Brian’s willingness to help me understand a complex real estate transaction. He was very prompt at getting in touch with meand took the time to go over multiple scenarios that would have solved my problem. I would highly recommend Brian to assist you in managing successfulcreative
Thanks Brian!
Relationship: Brian assisted me with real estate knowledge. Written 30 Apr 06:49
