We hear the term “guru” tossed around quite a bit in real estate circles. It often seems like anyone with — or even without — a real estate license is qualified to earn the moniker.

And that’s just not the case.

Real estate gurus are established leaders in the real estate field with proven track records, actively practice and develop their investing methods, as well as have a vocal base of successful clients who are real.

Of course, real estate guru scams run rampant, especially on the Internet where it’s easy to fudge credentials, make up testimonials and market services that don’t exist.

Accordingly, there are lists of real estate gurus to avoid virtually everywhere. But rather then tell you who’s bad, let’s take a few moments to tell you who’s good.

GuReview.com is a fantastic resource that highlights the top real estate gurus throughout the United States. It was created to be the definitive resource guide for researching real estate investment strategies. This online guru encyclopedia makes available in-depth, independent biographical evaluations of real estate mentors and professional investors.

We recommend that you comb through the various profiles at GuReview.com prior to deciding to work with a specific real estate guru.

An important aspect of choosing a guru is to identify your specific needs and create short-term investment goals. Choose a niche expert that best suits your objectives — a guru who is well respected in the specialty area that you intend to pursue.

Good luck!