What People Are Saying Tim Blevons from Chicagland "I belong to several Investor clubs, this one is by far the best one." Michael Jenkins from Chicagoland "I've been reading the message board and I have to say it is the best of all the Chicago RE clubs I've found. " Alan O'Brien from California - http://www.goldbar.net/ua/link.php?affID=wcrt_ "Ryan Steele is one of the most knowledgeable Real Estate Investors that I have ever met. He is always willing to go the extra mile to get people investing right. He runs the WCRT, where I first started to invest in Real Estate as a business. Now I live in California and I still talk to Ryan on a continuous basis. Ryan is results orientated with extreme energy and high ethics." " Russ Diorio from Chicagoland "The WCRT is a world class real estate investing organization. Ryan Steele is the heart and soul of the group providing experience, expert guidance and boundless energy. Ryan is a powerful leader of the best investing group in the Midwest." Chuck Murphy from McHenry "The WCRT is a very well organized group with great networking oportunities. I would highly recommend joining WCRT if you are not a member already. It is worth every penny.” " Ron Plonis from Joliet - http://www.homevestors.com "My company is a proud sponsor of WCRT, and find its members to be the most helpful and seasoned group of investors in Chicagoland. WCRT is chock full of investors who actually make deals, all while providing help to one another. Ryan's leadership as Director of WCRT sets that direction of helpfulness, while injecting his own contagious brand of enthusiasm. As a professional investor that transacts several deals a month, I cannot think of a more helpful organization than WCRT!" Mike Mergle from Chicagoland "Ryan Steele is an extremely energetic and motivating person. He has helped countless real estate investors like myself in the Chicago area, as the leader of WCRT and through his company ProTerra, become successful. His knowledge of the commercial and residential real estate markets is unparalled. He is undoubtably one of the leaders of the Chicagoland real estate investment community." Maria Triantos from Bartlett - http://www.securitytrustcompany.com "It is a pleasure to meet so many savvy investors that I can assist with Self-Directed IRAs. Every month the meeting is a gold-mine for networking and information! The people attending this meeting are are in the know - and are walking the walk. Everyone is encouraged to network and learn!" Dan Haak from Aurora, Il - http://www.800buykwik.com ""A year and a half ago, my wife Cindy and I knew nothing about real estate other than buying our own home!" Now, thanks to the education and networking that WCRT has provided we are buying multiple properties each month!! Thanks WCRT!" Freddie Taylor from Hazel Crest, IL - http://www.InvestWithPassion.com "WCRT is unbelievable. I have not seen anything like it. What got me is the level of sincerity. The people actually care. It is rare, amazing, and I am enthusiastic to be involved. I believe the subgroups are an excellent component of the WCRT program because it gives you an opportunity to build and further relationships with the investors and entrepreneurs you meet at the main monthly meetings and do business with them. It is a strong organization." Mark Dillon from Chicago, IL "If it wasn't for the WCRT and CREIK 2006 I would still have a "JOB". Through meeting like minded investors and the Mentor Mastermind team at WCRT, I know that I will be able to achieve my dreams and goals. " Chaffee-Thanh Nguyen from Hoffman Estates, IL - http://www.CommitToLife.com "I attend several meetings each week and I meet all kinds of people. The people I meet at WCRT are the kind of people that actually take action and get something done. If you want to surround yourself with doer's and not tire kickers, this is the place to be." Chris York from Barrington, IL - http://www.TheCooperGroupLLC.com "I am so impressed with the WCRT members. These people are honest, sincere and genuinely desire to help new people better themselves. WCRT as an organization is constantly encouraging people to grow through numerous seminars that are really educational and not a sales pitch. I would highly encourage any new investor to attend every meeting they can, introduce themselves to full time investors and "ASK" for help....you'll be amazed at the response." Ben Smith from Chicago, IL "When I quit my job in June of 2006 my dream was to never have another "job" again. The investors who regularly attend the WCRT meetings have helped me to fulfill that dream! WCRT has literally changed my life. Thank you." Richard Schroeder from LaGrange, IL "It's through contacts I met at WCRT that a 18 unit apartment building closed last week. Maria Triantos of Security Trust Company made the connection with the buyer. Many contacts made will eventually bring deals to all of us." David Krock from Elgin, IL - http://www.buildbetterbusinesses.com "What this group means to its members is more than just business and investing. " Barb Rylander from Orland Park "I went to Rich Dad website hoping to find someone from the Chicago area to talk to, and I found WCRT! It took one meeting to convince me I'd be back every month, so I immediately joined. How to describe it? Amazing! I love the speakers, the networking opportunities, and the info on the website. I KNOW if something is posted here it will WORK! That's hard to find. Went to the Real Estate Expo this weekend and I realized, WCRT is the BEST investment in my financial education I have made this year. Thanks to all those who continue to GIVE BACK to those of us just starting out! " Sydney in Chicago from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Florida - http://srmandassociates.com "I rehab. It took me awhile to recognize the possibilities to grow my business using the Mastermind Team that Dave Culver is developing. In the coming months I hope to offer his Team and members of WCRT a variety of properties to wholesale, rehab for a flip or hold for income. I anticipate a great and prosperous coming year for all of us." Charles Andrews, President of United Mutual Lending, & Co-Author of Risk & Grow Rich from Boynton Beach, FL - http://www.myhousere.com "Congratulations on having the best club I've ever spoken for. We go a lot of places and speak to a whole lot of people but WCRT are so friendly, outgoing, positive, and really an exciting group to be a part of." Kendra Todd, Founder of My House RE, winner of The Apprentice, and Author of Risk & Grow Rich from Boynton Beach, FL - http://www.myhousere.com "WCRT is GREAT! I love being with this group. Everyone is so fun and outgoing. I can tell this is where the active investors in Chicago are. WCRT members are going places. I can't wait to visit with you again!" Joanne Begy from Chicago Suburbs "WCRT is more passionate about truly helping people than any group I've been a part of. The membership has really caught the spirit of giving back. Several of them have been vary patiently helping me learn and get my RE investing off the ground. I've never found anything like WCRT before. WCRT has really encouraged me, Thanks!" Ron Freeman from Palos Park, IL "WOW! what a Great group of investors. If you can't get it done here... you shouldn't be doing it!" Dwane Hirsch from South Suburbs "My First WCRT meeting was a BLAST! I fully enjoyed the meeting last night. I felt that the people and the format were excellent. Tim was right to say that the things we need to move ahead are all inside this room. I met some great people who have many different angles to play in RE and it helped to further my excitement. I thought the members were great from Ryan with the ready zingers , the (many) members of the Bianchi family and the ready, willing and able spirits of David, Nick and Paul. You havent seen the last of me and I hope to get closer to my goals and exceed them through what I take and learn from all of you. " John from Indianapolis "Unfortunately, I had to learn the hard way back in my 20’s by buying every real estate gurus books and seminars, boy did they make me feel good, but the next morning I woke up depressed, because I had no idea how to get started. I later learned that if you want to make money in real estate hook yourself up with others that are actually doing it" John Burt from South Suburbs of Chicago "I always have believed and tried to do it all and I am finding out its much easier to have this group to lean on. " Vanessa from Chicago - http://www.mcdonalds.com "I joined wcrt in august - that was my first meeting and I knew absolutely nothing that was going on! (which motivated me) - It looks like I may be on my way to getting the help I need to get started. " Sam Kahn from Chicago "I saw a post on the Smith Rothchild forums and decided to check out the WCRT. The WCRT is a breath of fresh air! Finally, I've found a vital network of DOERS." Bob Loerzel from Arlington Heights "HI I attended one WCRT meeting and felt like I was getting in over my head. I attended the CREIK Aug 6th weekend and I was amazed at how much I learned and shocked how everybody was willing to help somebody they did not know. I have 21-22 years in HVAC & sheetmetal if anybody needs help or advice. I feel that joining WCRT I will become a real estate investor & make a ton of new freinds. Thanks again and see you soon. " Chris McLemore from West Side of Chicago - invictous@sbcglobal.net "The WCRT is the most wonderful, best experience for a new person. I can't believe how little it cost to learn so much. The information provided is informative, and actionable." Johnny D. Clark from Fitchburg, MA "I found the WCRT discussion forum very informative and helpful when contemplating the purchase of a business. I currently have a gas/service station under contract and am arranging financing. I think the WCRT is a great place people to learn and share information about becoming financially independent. " Kathleen Murphy from La Grange Park, IL - http://www.wealthgoals.net "It was time to renew my membership… I decided to step up to a lifetime membership for a couple of reasons. Since I started to participate in WCRT a couple of years ago I have found it to be a great network and a powerful and diverse group of entrepreneurs. So, I figured that the lifetime membership was a good, cost-effective decision; one that gave me a reason to get behind the organization and make sure it was around for “a lifetime”. Within a week of signing up for the lifetime membership it started to payoff for me . There were invitations to exciting special events and … " Lian Havro from Palatine "The meeting last night was fantastic! It was well organized and the speakers were well prepared. It was good to have 3 of different types of investors comparing what they are looking for. Everyone has some good points that I can use in the future. I signed up for the membership... I can do part time accounting (bookkeeping and tax filing) for other investors, and I have a friend who owns a CPA firm for over 15 years can be my partner. So, it was a wonderful night for me. Lian " David Culver from Chicago - Old Town / Gold Coast - http://www.mentormastermind.com "The WCRT has really helped me to develop my Mastermind Team and meet some tremendous contacts and some great friends too. The WCRT has directly lead to many business deals that have helped my businesses make tens of thousands of dollars more than I would have without the great people at the WCRT." Paul Bilotti from Westchester County, New York "I REALLY feel that I not only have a powerful network of associates but also FRIENDS at WCRT. One of my goals is to have enough passive income (and time) to fly out for the monthly meetings that you fortunate local members can attend. My local REIA groups are very good, but you guys have something great!"