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Summary: Great discussion of financing
Review: I basically agree with the other good reviews below, but among all the books on real estate investing, I think this one does the best job discussing the types of financing, pitfalls, and rate of return calculations. I like numbers and this book really shows you how to evaluate and compare different properties.
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Summary: Good Starting Point
Review: If you are just starting in real estate business or at least thinking about it, then I recommend this book because it covers a lot of subjects. However, if you are already in real estate business or have been managing rental properties for a while, then this book won't offer you much.
Given the price, I think it would make a nice gift.
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Summary: Clear, practical, and comprehensive
Review: A glance through the Table of Contents will show you what I mean. This book covered just about everything I could think of that would help me get started in real estate investing. But two other features also account for my high rating. First, the writng style is very good, straightforward, and interesting. And second, the authors go into more detail and present far more than the cliche`d advice and explanations that I found in most other real estate books. In other words, as someone who wants sound reasoning to back up a book's advice, I found this book compelling. A great investment in knowledge.
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Summary: looks like a ploy
Review: The "excerpts" from the book reveal that this book is mostly about WHY to invest in real estate...not HOW !!! I want definitive steps to take on how to invest. I don't want to be convinced that real estate is better than stocks, etc. I already know this! That's why I want to buy this book. So the reviews above seem exaggerated and inaccurate.
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Summary: Well worth the purchase price!
Review: Although I am definitely in the "beginner" real estate investor category, this book answered most of the questions that I had about investing in residential rental property. The book is written in an understandable format. The author seems to speak from extensive personal experience and has pragmatic logic when he offers advice. I don't think you'll be disappointed if you buy this book.
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Summary: Buy this book.
Review: I have read a few books on Real Estate Investing and this one is certainly the best. For the price it simply cannot be beat. So much useful information in this one, more info than in the 200 dollar Carleton Sheets' course and much easier to understand.If you are a novice like I am, buy this book first.
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Summary: Best of breed
Review: After reading a slew of real estate investing books ( I'm convinced that realty investors can outperform the stock market), I would award this book the best of breed title. It covers more topics in greater depth than the others. I agree,too, with the reviewer below--these authors seem to really know what they're talking about. It's not all about real estate as a wonderful investment. The book talks about the difficulties, but does do a good job of showing how to deal with them, e.g. management, repairs, bad tenants, etc. But on the other hand, do people really think they can become "financially independent" by buying stocks that pay dividends of less than two percent and whose appreciation remains iffy. Gain without pain--the dream of millions--won't likely prove to be as easy as the stock hypesters have led us to believe. As for me, I would rather own tangible wealth (with some effort) than hold so-called "financial assets" whose value can evaporate overnight. If you agree with this truth, then get a copy of this book.
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Summary: Worth its weight in leases
Review: As an owner of three rental houses, I wish that I had bought this book several years ago when I first got started. The chapters on market strategy, leases, and improvements really changed my thinking as to how to earn higher rents and achieve higher occupancy along with good long-staying residents (tenants). Also, the part on VA foreclosures opened my eyes to properties that I had not previously considered--but will now. Overall, this book's a highly informative read for the first-time investor or those (like me) who wish to improve their profitability and reduce their time and hands on managing efforts.
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Summary: Pretty Good!
Review: This book was pretty informative, I highly recommend it. I also recommend "How to Make Fast Cash in Real Estate with No Money Down Deals," by: Rod L. Griffin
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Summary: Just looking thru it and......
Review: I just received this book in the mail today. Have not had a chance to read it, but by just scanning through it I can tell you that if you are interested in REI, this is the first book you should get. It is layed out perfectly, seems to get straight to the point whilst covering everything. If you've read a Carleton Sheets course, you will find this to be MUCH more concise. Can't wait to read it.
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