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The Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing
by Gary W. Eldred
from Wiley

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0

• I own the 2nd Edition 2008 version
  I am a brand new investor, investing in real estate in the Miami-Dade/ Broward County areas. I have read several articles on real estate and also have listened to CD's on wholesaling, foreclosures, and other such topics. This is the first actual book I have read on any real estate subject. I have found that this book has been very easy to follow and comprehend.
  The author is really informative and not only discusses how he invests, but he gives voice to alternatives. I have been attending the local... more info

• Decent Entry Level Book.
  Not a bad read --definitely skewed towards beginners. Good in terms of its scope. You might be interested in looking into these: The WealthLoop Series Beginner's Guide to Building Wealth Buying Houses: The Foolproof Roadmap to Real Estate Riches Without the Risks and Hassles of Landlording, and the companion CD; The WealthLoop Series Beginner's Guide to Building Wealth Buying Houses (Combo Audio/Data CD): Author's Audio Commentary Plus Downloadable 32-page Marketing Manual, Checklists, Spreadsheets, and... more info

• Reader Beware, Beginner does not mean Dummie
  Eldred has set this book up for what he considers to be a beginner. He does not take you by the hand and walk you through all the vocabulary or every aspect of the business. For example, if you don't know what owner financing is, expect to take a few pages to figure it out on your own.
  Another problem I had with this book is that I am pretty sure that some of his methods for financing are illegal. He lives by the "They won't ask, and you don't tell" philosopy. He is also a big believer in no money down... more info

• A good start
  This is truly a good start to real estate investing because it covers a lot of different business models. I know many of us here come from a real estate agent background where our jobs are to sell for other people. This book kinda opens up your eyes to the rest of the real estate industry, where people are making more money by bypassing the real estate agent side.
  This was one of the first books I've ever read on real estate and I highly recommend it. I have some other recommendations, see my other... more info

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