Investing in Real Estate, Fourth Edition
Author: Andrew McLean, Gary W. Eldred
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ISBN: 047132339X
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (21 March, 2003)
Sales Rank: 216
Average Customer Rating: 4.55 out of 5
Customer Reviews
Rating: 4 out of 5
Great Start to learn real estate!
I will admit that this is the first book I have read about investing in real estate so I don't have much to compare it to. However, I found it extremely helpful and was able to get a wide range of information from many different areas in real estate. I found the following areas most interesting and helpful; appraisals, boosting value through creative improvements, and information on HUD homes. I did have a problem with how the author down plays the stock market with things like "you mine as well buy lottery tickets." He claims he was once naive when investing in real estate, I believe his naive nature still exists when making such general comments about the stock market. Nonetheless, I would recommend this book, just skip the first chapter and maybe the last two also (pay less tax, income for life).
Rating: 5 out of 5
A must for Real Estate Investors (Novice or Expert)
This book is a very long read, so be prepared for it. It is jam packed with information and is probably the best real estate investment book I've read so far. The difference between other books and this one is that there is no hype or BS. I can't stand Carlton Sheets and just love the slamming of the "investor wannabe who just graduated a nothing down course." This book puts all hype to rest and reads facts. If there was a college textbook for Real Estate Investing this would be the one. I would have to say the only downside is the lack of detail when dealing with Probate and Sheriff's Sales. I think they were so brief is due to the localized nature of them and differing laws from state to state. Other than that is excellent. But like I said, it's a long read, but well worth it.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Nothing better
Plain & simple....this is one of the best real estate investing books I have ever read. I recommend it to anyone interested in residential real estate investing. Similar Products
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