Established in 1980 by Charles Parrish, a local real estate professional with over 40 years of achievement, Investors United is America’s first brick-and-mortar school dedicated exclusively to teaching techniques of successful real estate investing.

Our program is designed and taught by investors with nearly 500 years and over 1 billion dollars in investment experience.  On-campus and online, Students enjoy a comprehensive curriculum taught by distinguished faculty, state-of-the-art support systems, and personal coaching. 

Our school’s method is described by its slogan: "Earn while you learn.”   While the curriculum is designed so that Members can learn the full anatomy of real estate investing, they are given the opportunity – and the tools - to begin investing for profit immediately.

Our membership is a diverse group of aspiring and accomplished real estate investors of varying ages, races, religions, and professions, and includes police, attorneys, doctors, bankers, nurses, merchants, tradespeople, entertainers, and government officials.

The Directors of Investors United have earned awards and accolades for community leadership from local, state, and federal representatives, and the United States Armed Forces.  The school holds an A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Call Our Admissions Office at 410-426-6000 or 888-242-2404 to book a tour or set an appointment, and start getting an education you can profit from.  Investors United – Earn While You Learn.

  • Comprehensive Course, On-Campus and Online
  • Fast-Start Orientation that Helps Students Start Earning Immediately
  • One-on One Coaching and Discussion Sessions
  • Expert Instructors with Real-World Investing Experience
  • State of the Art Support Systems and National Real Estate Database
  • Classes that Meet Your Busy Schedule
  • 24 Hour Access to Campus and Resource Center
  • Recognized by Local, State, and Federal Representatives
  • Accredited by the Better Business Bureau
  • Financing that Makes Our Course Affordable for Anyone
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maxx645

12/12/2011

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I gained a vast amount of know...

I gained a vast amount of knowledge from the school. Land Development and the Commercial units I liked since I'm a civil engineer, but the other units were also exciting. I learned to find wholesale properties and multiply my wealth from the Tax Sale unit; I learned the nuts and bolts of writing a contract from the Contract Engineering unit.

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Wendell P.

08/15/2015

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Pros: Office building instead of weekend at motel, library with computers for off hours learning, mostly friendly staff and excellent information on contracts.

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Cons: Will sell you your own dream, slanted towards those who can spend big and politely snobbish towards students with less money, promises of 'Earn while you learn' or 'Success Guaranteed' and offer to back you with their own money are unreal, no learning appears designed to allow you to grow independent of their organization, much of the information they teach can be found online.

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"I joined in October or November of 2014, excited as anyone of the dream of developing into a different way of life than working towards each paycheck. At our first meeting, the president, Ian, assured me that his observation of my confidence and attitude towards working hard would easily translate into a future of real estate investing. I told him I would have to stop working to pursue learning investing and would rely on the 'Earn while you learn' promise to pay bills, including the tuition for the school. He assured me that there would be no problem.

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The classes were good, often leaving me feeling like I've come out of church, surrounded by like minds pursuing the same goal. In class, determined to be successful, I learned quickly, asked questions often and applied lessons learned once home towards that first success that would lead to others. In prospecting for owners who wanted to sell, I tried every technique, reviewed my success and emailed Ian often to tweak toward my progression. I even found a motivated seller on Craig's List with a property worth a quarter million. One month in, even knowing I would split the profit at 50% (which was their way) would still yield enough to save my car note, my residence and my storage locker. They were slow to react on this but in class I quickly became viewed as the one who would do this.

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I was so strong in class, that the elder Mr. Parrish offered me the opportunity to become his apprentice. I had butterflies the morning he set for me to meet with him. On our meeting he shared with me the success' others have had when they took on the apprenticeship offer he was willing to share with me. That he would give them one of his leads for them to pursue. Then he told me that this apprenticeship would cost only ten thousand dollars. An uncomfortable position for me, considering everyone there knew of my economic situation, considering I emailed Ian often on everything, including my financial status. When I told him I did not have that kind of money, him simply stopped talking.

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I lost my apartment, then my car, went on food stamps and continued school online until they denied my access. How much would it cost them to allow me to continue? I was never going to quit. Guess it was my loss for believing. I did learn a great lesson in that one.

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Devastated, I sought out the information online from other sources. Discovered many, like Master Investor Academy, that presents the same strategy without the limited information to control your growth and split your income. I liked the school and the people, but guess they had to disconnect me, as I would learn the truth at some point"

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"Overall, my experience with Investor's United was a disappointment. Appearances are excellent but, I think, most of that was me believing in me. As a perfect example of a student who could be held up as a model, poor but willing, they could not earn me anything and the guaranteed success never came to pass.

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If asked, I would tell everyone to avoid this school."

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steve44

12/01/2011

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I just love IU’s contracts c...

I just love IU’s contracts course. I just made an offer and realized once again how useful it is. That alone was worth the price of tuition. Just wanted to share.



Steven B.

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johnprinciplebuyer

11/28/2011

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I had owned rental properties ...

I had owned rental properties for over 25 years prior to taking the Landlording & Property Management course at Investors United. I thought I knew the business pretty well, and actually wondered if I could benefit from it. After taking this course I can tell you it was worth every penny even for a veteran landlord like myself. I manage my properties more efficiently and with less headaches that I did prior to taking it.



While I’ve had a good experience with my rentals over the years, I’ve learned that my experience is fairly unique after meeting hundreds of frustrated landlords as a buyer of distressed property. This course will make sure you never become a frustrated landlord. It will save you many, many times more than the cost of tuition, let alone the stress and frustration caused by not knowing how to handle the situations that inevitably happen when you are a landlord. I highly recommend it.



- John, Baltimore, MD

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superchuck205

11/02/2011

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I am a graduate of Investors ...

I am a graduate of Investors United and I am excited to say that I have made plenty of money because of the education that I have received. I want to share a story so you understand the individuals that you are dealing with. I called Ian Parrish about 4 months ago and asked for his assistance with a rehab deal. Instantly, he began helping me and providing me with all the details necessary to complete the deal properly. The interesting thing is that he asked at the end of the conversation, "How did you hear about me?" This question demonstrated to me that without knowing that I was an alumnus of the school, he was willing to help. Having people at your disposal with this level of integrity and willingness to help gave me an "unfair advantage" in the market. By the way, Ian saved me over twenty thousand dollars with his guidance on that deal!

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deer65

11/01/2011

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At age 24 I promised myself th...

At age 24 I promised myself that I would be retired by age 40. Little did I know what that entailed. I was nearing early retirement age according to the usual timetables that many "regular" people follow, and I was a bit frustrated with my progress. I was looking to replace my current income so that I could retire on my terms.



I have been "dabbling" in real estate investment for about 10 years now. I have one rental property that I inherited, and am familiar with some of the ups and downs there. I wanted to gain more knowledge to better manage that part of my financial portfolio. When first I arrived at class, my immediate goal was to create cash flow with rental properties.



I took a real estate (for agents) class about five years ago and passed both the state and the legal exam. I have also taken a seminar on tax liens. I have read through about half of the Carleton Sheets course. And my passion is looking at homes. I go to new developments and open house events whenever I have time. My parents are landlords and recently, I began thinking seriously about putting in the time to make real estate my next career. Friends who are appraisers and tax consultants suggested that I invest in Baltimore.



As I began looking at properties in this city I became aware that there was much more to understand about the legal and financial work needed to make this a successful career. I kept wondering how I was going to get everything in order to manage this project properly. Friends suggested also that I take investment seminars. As I began to investigate the various courses available, I thought that it would be smart to take classes from professionals who knew the area. I had learned that real estate is a very local market and that is what brought me out to Investors United’s introductory class. I now realize that there are several more ways to make money as an investor than I had previously been aware, and Investors United teaches them all.

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Hours
Regular Hours
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Fax Number: 410-426-8000

TollFree: 888-242-2404

Services/Products
* Complete Curriculum * Extensive Real Estate Library Including a Real Estate Forms Library * Fast Start Orientation * Multiple Listing Services (Through Charles Real Estate) * On-Line Classes * Proprietary Real Estate Data Software * Renovation and Other Software * Safe and Secure Access 24 Hours A Day * State-Of-The-Art Multimedia Resource Center with a Conference Room * Wireless Internet
Payment method
financing available
Neighborhoods
Woodring, Northeastern Baltimore
Accreditation

Better Business Bureau Accredited

Better Business Bureau A Rating

Categories
Real Estate Investing, Adult Education, Real Estate Consultants, Real Estate Schools
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