Janelle Carlson, a seasoned real estate investor, reveals her harrowing experience with a fraudulent mentor who stole her investment while living the high life. She shares valuable lessons on recognizing red flags and the importance of due diligence. Janelle and her husband, Don, discuss their initial disastrous property deals, emphasizing how they lost money due to unexpected costs and the critical need for local market knowledge. This candid conversation offers insights on steering clear of deception in real estate and learning from costly mistakes.