Complaint Review: Fast-Flip Real Estate

On 7 Sept. 2004 I received a solicitation in the mail from H. Roger Neal of Fast Flip Real Estate, offering me a Free Real Estate Course. All I had to do was pay $9.95 shipping and handling. So, I sent my check in the amount of $9.95 on 10 Sept. On 20 Sept. I received a package by priority mail containing a 64 page magazine size book along with 2 CD's and a DVD.

I looked over the book and decided it was quite sketchy and didn't really tell me how to do the things it mentioned. My dinosaur of a computer only has internal speakers which I can only half hear so, I didn't listen to the CD's. The DVD didn't tell me much more so, I set everything aside and nearly forgot about it until I received a phone call on 1 Nov. from Eric Shaw of Fast Flip Real Estate.

Mr. Shaw told me I was a client of H. Roger Neal and about how great the Fast Flip Real Estate plan was and that I could make between $5,000 and $50,000 a month if I could put in 5 to 15 hours a week. It all sounded good so, he then started to question me concerning my credit cards. After a while, he turned me over to Mr. Kody Knighton.

Mr. Knighton explained more about the $1 down 60 day option to purchase. He told me all I would need to do was work 5 to 10 hours a week. He further said he could cut some corners for me and told me something about making $70 payments a month. There was also something about extensive knowledge and a customized program. He also said something about providing leads for deals. I was not sure of what he was talking about but, he was going to try to get me a lower interest rate on my credit card. So, he called the American Express credit card co. The next thing I knew, I had authorized a withdrawal of $4,750 from my credit card for the customized program with 8 weeks of coaching. (He was a smooth fast talker for sure).

On Wed. 3 Nov. the package containing 5 manuals and 21 CD's arrived via FedEx. I was unable to open and inspect the contents until Sat. 6 Nov. When I did, I discovered all the CD's and realized I had neither the equipment nor the time to listen to all the hours of instruction. (There were contracts to sign and return but, I did not do so). Therefore, on Mon. 8 Nov. I called and inquired of the operator who I needed to talk to about getting my money back and was told it would be Eric Shaw.

I was unable to make contact with Mr. Shaw on 8 or 9 Nov. after trying several calls. Therefore, on 9 Nov. I wrote Mr. Shaw and continued to try calling him or his assistant Lacy without success until 16 Nov. On that date I was able to speak with Lacy who told me to write a letter to Customer Relations. I did so on 17 Nov. and included a copy of my letter to Mr. Shaw.

On 20 Dec. 2004 I received a letter from Fast Flip Real Estate telling me they were refusing to refund my money. A reputable company would have refunded my money. Therefore, I believe this to be a disreputable Rip Off company.

I am 70 years old and retired but, I have a small orchard to tend and often help my neighbor on his ranch. My free time is limited and I can scarcely afford the loss of almost $5,000. I believed I was dealing with a reputable company but, apparently I was not.

Denis
Alamo, Nevada
U.S.A.