How to Make Money in Commercial Real Estate : For the Small Investor

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Summary: Very Inspiring
Review: From the front cover to the last page, I found this to be one of the most informative books on investing in commercial real estate for the small investor that I have ever read. I would recomend that anyone considering investing in commercial real estate read this book. It contains information not readily known to the general public. Mr. Masters obviously knows the in's and out's of investing in commercial real estate, and he has graciously shared that information in this well written and delightful book.

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Summary: Very Inspiring
Review: From the front cover to the last page, I found this to be one of the most informative books on investing in commercial real estate for the small investor that I have ever read. I would recomend that anyone considering investing in commercial real estate read this book. It contains information not readily known to the general public. Mr. Masters obviously knows the in's and out's of investing in commercial real estate, and he has graciously shared that information in this well written and delightful book.

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Summary: basic book
Review: its a good book but very basic. i was looking for something more detailed and was a disappointed, but if you know nothing about real estate, it'll give u a good understanding.

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Summary: Great way to get started
Review: This book and "The Complete Idiots Guide to Real Estate" are my two all time favorite real estate books. This is about true real estate investing. If you are sick of the no-money down,flipping, foreclosure, single family bottom end type books then this is for you.

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Summary: If you are serious about Real Estate, you must read this one
Review: This book and "The Complete Idiots Guide to Real Estate" are my two all time favorite real estate books. This is about true real estate investing. If you are sick of the no-money down,flipping, foreclosure, single family bottom end type books then this is for you.

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Summary: Outstanding
Review: This book rocks!! I love it. Presented in logical order, and just packed with info

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Summary: Great way to get started
Review: This book was very simple to read, but jam packed with information. I not only enhanced my knowledge of real estate investing, but also got a refresher in economics. Masters discusses many tools and tips on the best way to get started and shares his experiences both good and bad. While he answered many questions that I had, he opened the doors to other questions I never thought of. I thought I was ready, but now I realize I still have some work to do.

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Summary: Sound information. Good for experienced or beginners.
Review: This is a good book with lots of good information. The book is great for persons without any knowledge of commercial real estate and is a good reference book for persons with experience in commercial real estate.

It is worth noting, however, that the much of the author's experience with investment real estate seemed to be during the 1970's decade. During that period of time there was hyper inflation in the real estate market. Often values and prices paid for real estate did not make much sense.

Some of the examples in the book refer to properties indicated to be worth several million dollars - and not exactly what you would call a small investment property.

However, the financial scenarios in this book are based on reasonably sound financial and economic theory. And the reasoning for the mathematical financial calculations seem to be fairly sound.

The book is a good buy for the price.<...

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Summary: True Value
Review: This is in short simple term - an excellent book for whoever wants to go into the business of Commercial Real Estate Investments.

It is the type of book that you need to read, read and read again - just in case you missed something. It is actually a book that you need to STUDY and APPLY the knowledge to experience the real power inside the book. You need to keep this book on your desk as a reference after you studied it.

A straight forward book with methods on how to make money in Commercial Real Estate. Where to find the bargains, how to analyse the numbers, how to make the offers, negotiate the deal. get the financing and closing the deal - also manageing your commercial property - all loaded into the excellent hardcover book.

Location, Location, Location. This book is recommended, recommended, recommended!!!

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Summary: Buy this book first
Review: When I decided I wanted to learn more about commercial real estate investment, I bought a pile of books that claimed to be relevant and started working my way through them. This one was the ONLY one that I feel was really worth the read. It starts out by ascertaining whether the reader is truly ready to buy commercial real estate, taking a very prudent view of personal finances. It lays out everything worthwhile that any of the books on this subject lay out, and does so in a very readable manner. At the same time, it does not talk down to the reader or try to "dumb down" any of the material. I would suggest starting with only this book, and then buying other books (or talking to experts) in a more focussed manner, based upon what you find here. Incidentally, I haven't bought any commercial real estate yet, but I still intend to and I am trying to follow the advice of this book in preparing to do so.