Robert Shemin
Robert Shemin | |
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| Occupation | Author, Real Estate Investor, Attorney |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Vanderbilt University (BA) Emory University (MBA) Emory University (JD) |
| Subject | Real estate investment |
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Robert D. Shemin[1] is an accredited American real estate investor, attorney, and author, and a best-selling financial speaker.
Investing career
Shemin graduated from Emory University with a joint JD–MBA and began his career in law and finance, including a role at Goldman Sachs & Co. He entered real estate in his late 20s, eventually claiming ownership of over 100 rental properties in the Nashville area.[2]
Books
Shemin authored more than a dozen books, including How Come That Idiot's Rich and I'm Not?—a former New York Times best-seller.[3]
Controversies
FTC Actions and Lifetime Ban
In June 2025, the Federal Trade Commission issued a permanent lifetime ban against Robert Shemin for his involvement in *Ganadores Ecommerce*, a fraudulent "get-rich" scheme that falsely promised easy profits through real estate and online sales. The FTC concluded that Shemin misled consumers, charged thousands of dollars for worthless coaching programs, and used his public reputation to legitimize the scam.[4]
Prior Federal Case (2019–2021)
Shemin was also named as a key defendant in a federal fraud case filed in Utah District Court (Case No. 2:19-cv-00713), United States v. Zurixx, LLC.[5]
Bibliography
- Honest Profits: Your Hands on Guide to Successful Real Estate Investing (1996) ISBN 978-0964915305
- Secrets of a Millionaire Real Estate Investor (2000) ISBN 978-0793137053
- Secrets of a Millionaire Landlord (2001) ISBN 978-0793148257
- Secrets of Buying & Selling Real Estate ... Without Using Your Own Money (2003) ISBN 978-0471449249
- Successful Real Estate Investing (2003) ISBN 978-0471453970
- Unlimited Riches (2004) ISBN 978-0471675006
- How Come That Idiot's Rich & I'm Not? (2009) ISBN 978-0307395085
- The 7 S.E.C.R.E.T.S. Of The Money Masters (2010) ISBN 978-0470615188
- Living the Significant Life (2012) ISBN 978-0470641255
See also
- Real estate fraud
- List of Ponzi schemes
- Federal Trade Commission
References
- ^ "Robert Dale Shemin Profile | Nashville, TN Lawyer". martindale.com. Archived from the original on 2021-10-29. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
- ^ "Chamber's Breakfast Club introduces ethics as sales tool – Nashville Business Journal". bizjournals.com. Archived from the original on 2014-11-29. Retrieved 2014-11-20.
- ^ "The New York Times". The New York Times. Retrieved 2014-11-20.
- ^ "Operator of 'Ganadores Ecommerce' Real Estate, Business Opportunity Scam Faces Lifetime Ban". FTC.gov. 20 June 2025. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ "United States v. Zurixx, LLC et al". GovInfo.gov. Retrieved 2025-06-24.