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 enlarge | Author: James A. Randel
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Category: Book
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Rating:  66 reviews
Sales Rank: 23335
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
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Pages: 224
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.9 x 1
ISBN: 0071467939
Dewey Decimal Number: 332.6324
EAN: 9780071467933
ASIN: 0071467939
Publication Date: December 19, 2005
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Excellent book! January 19, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I just received this book today and am only about 40 pages into it, but it is so great that I had to stop and post my praise.
I own about a half-dozen various books on real estate and have looked at dozens. I've owned a couple investment properties and am going to get back into the game very soon.
This is certainly the best book on real estate that I have seen or read.
The author is a real investor who wants to share the ins and outs of the biz with other people, and he does a fantastic job.
The author doesn't just say something empty like, "real estate is a great investment with many tax benefits. You can do it if you put your mind to it, so get out there and get it done!" nor does he give other inspiring but utterly meaningless "advice" or information like so many books on the shelf.
Instead, this author talks about how the real estate game actually works in real life, gives you examples which are drawn from real deals he's done, and then (are you ready for this?) he actually explains everything in layman's terms that anyone who graduated high school can understand!
He is certainly not condescending, he just explains things thoroughly and clearly. While many authors make an attempt at doing this, they either can't drop their jargon long enough to explain something or they only give a cursory explanation that still leaves you in the fog.
I'm educated and intelligent, but the reason I'm reading books like these is to learn about things I don't already know (obviously). With many (if not most) other real estate books, you are forced to look up many of the terms or ideas or read other real estate books in order to clarify what was said in the first one.
That's not necessary here, as the author explains everything to you just like a friend or mentor would.
If you are looking for a book that will truly give you a solid foundation in the language of real estate and also give you real-world examples of how actual deals work, look no further than this book.
If nothing else, this book is worth the price for the first chapter alone, where he gives excellent explanations of the basics of real estate such as the components of a contract, partnerships, corporations, etc.
Good luck!
Sharpen your skills January 16, 2007
Sharpen your skills............
This book is very informative and at the same, a friendly, quick read. I immediately liked the author's approach to teaching me how to become a better investor while at the same time emphasizing the importance of a good understanding of basic investing principals. I couldn't agree more! He demonstrates how to find and add value in real estate through stories of deals that he made in the past. The more I read, the more it opened my eyes to options in deal making I previously did not know existed. There is also a chapter on success skills. For those who are serious about commercial real estate investing, this book is very insightful!
Much More than "Get Rick Quick" January 10, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have to say, I enjoyed this book even more than I thought I would. As a practical person, I stear clear of "dummy" or "get rich quick" books because I find them overly simplified and often boring, but CONFESSIONS was just the opposite! Randel teaches his lessons in a humble way and only suggests you learn from his mistakes. His principal rules could be labeled "basic", but many people don't know these basics (except the reviewer with 35 years experience, maybe he really wants to write his own book), and they are an imperative part of the learning process. Without those ground-rules, any real estate book would be utterly incomplete and the author irresponsible. Most of all, I actually ENJOYED READING THIS! Well done, Randel, I can't wait to see what you have in store next!
Great book! January 4, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I thought this book was excellent. Randel clearly knows the trade and he shares the skills to be successful.
Great helpful Read!!!!!! January 3, 2007
Finally the truth! No shortcuts, no bull. Just lots of good old fashioned know-how. I hope this book can get the attention it deserves among the confusing and misleading books that are out there on the topic of easy riches through real estate. Finally - someone who is willing to give it to me straight.
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