I'm not sure how I got on the Tom Butler's email list, but it was one of the worst things that has ever happened to me.
He advertises this once in a life time opportunity for ordinary people. He is a fabulous salesman and has trained his employees to be great sales people as well. I must give him credit for that. He sells this product as a way to make money using short sales while helping people avoid foreclosure. He sends a DVD on which he is featured and he passionately tells his life story and how fortunate he has been. His reason for sharing his secrets to sucess is..."Heck, nothing is more rewarding than knowing you've helped someone else get rich." The literature that you first receive states there is no money required "out of pocket".
It turns out that the plan is to charge the costs on your credit card or get a partner to fund whatever money is needed. Prior to purchasing I ask if the owner of the property was required to transfer the title of the property. I was told that was not the case. I explained that I wanted nothing to do with this program if that was part of the procedure. I was assured it was not by the saleperson. Turned out that the program requires the owner who is in foreclosure sign the property over to a trust that is in his name. The property owner than assigns a trustee that you choose and makes you the beneficiary of the trust. Why would someone who is so successful need to scam people and be dishonest?
Do I feel stupid? Oh, yeah. Tom Butler takes advantage of people that are down and out. I am experiencing a very difficult time financially. I am on the brink of foreclosure and bankruptcy. I put the $5,875 on my credit card. I believed in him and what he expressed in his literature. I know... If it sounds to good to be true... It usually is. What was I thinking?
After my 3rd coaching session it became evident that I had been lied to. I met with a Real Estate attorney who gave me a copy of the Florida Statutes. What the program coaches you to do is illegal in the State of Florida as per Statute 501.1377. I sent the entire package back with a copy of the statutes and a request for receipt of my money. Ha! It seems like there should be some way to stop a company from selling something across state lines that requires an illegal act. I am going to contact the US Attorney General and the US Department of Justice. Does anyone have any other suggestions?
Gts
Gainesville, Florida
U.S.A.
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