How to Make Money With Real Estate Options: Low-Cost, Low-Risk, High-Profit Strategies for Controlling Undervalued Property....Without the Burdens of Ownership!
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • Unique but Highly Profitable Real Estate Investment Strategy
  • Bad writing style
  • Another real estate tool for the box
  • The ideas sound great, but lack online support
 How to Make Money With Real Estate Options: Low-Cost, Low-Risk, High-Profit Strategies for Controlling Undervalued Property....Without the Burdens of Ownership!
Thomas Lucier
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ASIN: 047169276X

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Spend like a miser, profit like a mogul

Who says you have to spend money to make money?Savvy real estate investors follow the examples of Donald Trump and Walt Disney, turning substantial profits on properties without incurring the debt, risk, and maintenance costs of ownership—and now, so can you!

In How to Make Money with Real Estate Options, real estate expert Thomas Lucier introduces you to the low-risk, high-yield investment vehicle that can earn big bucks even for small investors. Lucier explains what real estate options are, how they work, and why they are the tools of choice for thousands of successful investors. Step by step, he shows you how to:

Packed with no-nonsense advice on how to identify the most profitable properties and manage every step of the option process, How to Make Money with Real Estate Options is a practical guide to one of the secret weapons of savvy investors.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great instructive book.......2007-07-30

This book is exactly what I was looking for. I was interested in getting started in buying and selling real estate options and this book gets to the heart of it. There are a multitude of great suggestions, tips, and instruction. I would be lost without it. There are even sample forms. Worth twice the price!!

4 out of 5 stars Unique but Highly Profitable Real Estate Investment Strategy.......2007-07-26

Real estate options are a very little used tool in the business, possibly because many people confuse them with land contracts. RE Options are nothing like land contracts, in a land contract you are obligated to buy. In an option you have the option of purchasing at a preset price. A number of examples are given and this is a well written book for people who have never attempted this. I recommend this book to all RE investors and Realtors.

3 out of 5 stars Bad writing style.......2007-05-13

Like Lucier's other book on finding preforeclosure properties, this book on real estate options, while full of useful information, is so hard to read because of the terrible writing style that it is hard to recommend very strongly. His uneducated writing style causes me to wonder if he really knows what he is talking about. Prepare to be educated by torture if you choose to read this book.

4 out of 5 stars Another real estate tool for the box.......2007-03-26

Great for a rookie to get lot of updated real estate information, but this book is probably geared toward an investor with a little more experience or a rookie investor that is well schooled. What was the best information in this book? - How to structure and execute real estate options. Also good a strategy, which involves locating distressed property, controlling that property with an option, and then finding a buyer who would probably not have considered that property until you were able to show him the potential in that property. Another real estate tool for the box.

2 out of 5 stars The ideas sound great, but lack online support.......2007-01-23

I read most of this book and the ideas sound great, but after checking the author's web site I found the support limited. He offers his own personal support for a fee, but there is no way to contact anyone other than himself. Like every other how-to book on real estate you have to ask a question. Does anyone besides the author use this method? If so, how do I contact these individuals?

Until I come across a book like this, I find it hard to believe the author's information.
Investing in Real Estate With Lease Options and "Subject-To" Deals : Powerful Strategies for Getting More When You Sell, and Paying Less When You Buy
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • GO Slowly and Know What You are Doing
  • Great info.
  • Her book is simply an advertisement
Investing in Real Estate With Lease Options and "Subject-To" Deals : Powerful Strategies for Getting More When You Sell, and Paying Less When You Buy
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With lease options and subject-to deals, investors can control properties worth much more than what they could normally afford to purchase. The potential for profit is great and the costs of getting started are low.

This book shows novice investors how author Wendy Patton and thousands of other Americans—including well-known real estate developers and business moguls—use lease options and subject-to deals to control valuable property without necessarily owning it. The cost of purchasing an option or subject-to deal is a fraction of what it costs to buy a home. That's why these kinds of deals are typically found in every serious investor's portfolio. Sharing the secrets and strategies investors use to profit from low- and no-money-down deals, Patton gives investors all the information they need to succeed.

"Finally, a book that explains lease option and subject-to deals in depth and detail. This book is essential for anyone who wants to make money in real estate without using a lot of cash or taking on a lot of risk. A gold mine of great information."
—Robert Shemin, New York Times bestselling author of Secrets of Buying and Selling Real Estate¿Without Using Your Own Money!

"Few can rival Wendy's knowledge and experience with lease option and subject-to deals. This is a must-read for beginning and advanced investors and the real estate agents who serve them."
—Gary Keller, New York Times bestselling author of The Millionaire Real Estate Investor

"The techniques Patton teaches here are invaluable—especially for working with Realtors and still getting properties for little- or no-money-down. The detail in this book will make you want to read every page."
—Albert Lowry, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of How You Can Become Financially Independent by Investing in Real Estate

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Book! Great Author!.......2007-09-14

This book is very well written. Excellent. Three months after reading her "Lease Option/Subject To" book I was able to do a lease option deal with a motivated seller. Now that I am ready to exercise my option, I was having problems finding a mortgage broker that can refinance a lease option deal. I emailed Wendy Patton and she responded in less than 24 hours with 5 mortgage brokers that can do the refinance. Bottom line, this is a Great Book! and a Great Author!

5 out of 5 stars The best from the East works even in the West!!!.......2007-08-30

As Real Estate Investors, when we hear of different ways to make money in this business, usually the first question always is "Will this work for me?" or "Will this work in my area?" or even better, will it work now "in this type of market?" Well, I say that Wendy has techniques that will answer YES to all three questions. My eyes really lit up when I learned how to combine methods--such as buying "Subject-To (getting the deed) and then Lease Optioning!!! Boy talk about a million dollar idea!! And these methods work -NO MATTER WHAT YOUR MARKET IS DOING!!! It was once said by a very popular and wealthy individual that we should "Own nothing and CONTROL everything"--well you got it right here!!! CONTROL WITHOUT OWNERSHIP!!! And you can get wealthy doing it. How would you like to own (control) over 100 homes at one time and have THREE sources of income from EACH house!!!! How many checks can you handle? That is what this book will do for you!!! GO GET IT NOW!!! RIGHT NOW!!!

4 out of 5 stars GO Slowly and Know What You are Doing.......2007-07-26

As a Realtor, I get a little nervous when my investor clients come to me and want to try things they read about or saw on the web or on tv. Most of those things are illegal in the state I practice in.
However, this is a good primer for beginners in Lease Options and Subject-to deals, both Realtors and investors can profit from this read.
I do have clients who use variations of these strategies, but it is very important that you fully understand how these work and what can happen if they don't work. This book is a good addition to every investor and Realtor's reference library.
A word of caution: Before you attempt any of these proceedures discuss it with a very knowledgable real estate attorney, preferrably one who is also a real estate investor.

4 out of 5 stars Great info........2007-07-05

I have a hard time believing that it is quite as easy as this book makes it sound but some very interesting and useful info.

3 out of 5 stars Her book is simply an advertisement .......2007-06-28

How to Invest in Real Estate using Lease Options and Subject To's is nothing but an advertisement for her more expensive $700 course which includes all the scripts, contracts, forms, CD's, DVD's, powerpoint presentations to Realtors and so forth. I am really disappointed that she refuses to allow you to download these scripts, contracts and forms she mentions in her book for free off her website. Her book is worthless until you are willing to shell out $700 for her course. I love the content of the book but if you are a broke unemployed salesman you will continue to stay broke because it always takes money to make money. There is no such thing as free anymore. No such thing as compassion for those trying to get a brake here.
TurnKey Investing with Lease-Options: How to Simply & Safely Create 12% Returns with Investment Property!
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"IMAGINE A SOLID INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO WITHOUT BEING IN THE STOCK MARKET!"

Since the Tech Stocks Crash of 2000, trillions of dollars of investor wealth disappeared from existence. Investors throughout the world saw their investment portfolios and retirement accounts crushed by their holdings of stocks and mutual funds. Simultaneously, investors of residential property continued to see their real estate portfolio appreciate and generate steady returns.

Because of the financial devastation, investors have changed their investment priorities. Speculation and Volatility are Out. Safe and Steady Returns are In.

If you watched your stock portfolio get crushed and want to invest differently, this book will show you ANOTHER WAY! Through the simple acquisition of small houses, safe and steady returns can be generated with the Lease-Options strategy.

You will learn the "TurnKey Investing" philosophy of building, investing and managing your real estate portfolio with Lease-Options.

"WHAT FINANCIAL ADVISORS WILL NEVER TELL YOU!"

You will learn how to:

* Use Lease-Options to simply and safely build your portfolio!

* How to generate steady, spendable cash flow through Lease-Options!

* Find the right real estate market to safely invest in!

* Profitably manage properties without ongoing maintenance expenses!

* Find the right Management Team to build and guard your portfolio!

* Invest in the Lease-Options Strategy without owning property!

TurnKey Investing with Lease-Options is an investment book like no other. It goes against what the traditional financial community sells and sure to upset the establishment. This book is only for independent-minded investors who want to take control of their investments ... not for the conventional "follow the herd" speculators of Wall Street.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars A Good Book On The Subject.......2007-02-23

First let me say that from all I can tell I believe the author, Matthew Chan, to be a man of integrity who earnestly believes in the investing philosophy he writes about. While I don't "know" Mr. Chan, I have spoken with him about his investing programs and books and I'm convinced that he's the "real deal". He is an active investor who is actually "in the trenches" so you can expect that whatever he has to say on the subject must have some merit.

I honestly can't say that I found anything "wrong" with the book. Mr. Chan methodically covers the topic in a basic way -- laying out what he feels to be the most relevant issues with respect to rent to own investing. Given the fact that this is a beginner level book, I feel that he covers the topic well. Perhaps not "meaty" or "exciting" but the book is well "structured." Everybody has their own style and this book will certainly appeal to someone looking for a "stick to the facts" approach. In defense of this particular writing style, there are far too many pure "rah-rah" books on the market that lack substance and Mr. Chan's book is definitely not one of those.

In answer to the question, "Should you buy this book?" - I unequivocally say YES. It gives a good general overview of the rent-to-own investing philosophy, is well structured, and it at least touches on most, if not all, of the relevant issues inherent in this approach. While a bit conservative in style for my taste, that may not be the case for you. The book is certainly good enough so that if you are serious about learning this simple and relatively risk free approach to real estate investing it should be "one" (but not necessarily the only one) of the books in your library.

In the spirit of full disclosure, I should say that I am an attorney, real estate broker, investor, trainer, and author of another book on rent-to-own investing that can also be found here on Amazon -- 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. It's part of the "WealthLoop Series" and can be found by searching for "WealthLoop" under books. It is written in a completely different style than Mr. Chan's book and unlike Mr. Chan's it also includes sample leases, forms, and checklists, so that you can actually go out and implement this investing strategy when you're done reading. They are both good books that come at the same subject from "different angles" and I would suggest that you buy them both.

2 out of 5 stars not much help.......2006-10-01

I was expecting a turn key guide - I just didn't see it in this book. This book had some good info but not detailed enough for me - a lot of high level, basic, common sense information. I have been a landlord for many years and own many properties. I wanted to use this book to tap into the lease-options market - I will need to keep researching. I am actually a little upset I purchased this book - it was too expensive for what I got.

5 out of 5 stars Turnkey Investing with Lease Options.......2006-06-10

I actually was a big fan of using lease options before i ever read this book. I thought i knew it all when it came to lease options and the different ways to buy properties using this method. Well, guess what...I was very wrong. I actually found this book by accident and decided to give it try. I mean another book on lease options...WOW. Then i started reading the first page, the first page became the 7th page and so on. Next thing you know i was reading the entire book. THis book has changed my life and my business. I am a fellow investor and the information from this book changed the way i looked at lease options. Matthews book shows you exactly why they are number 1 for lease options in there area. His ideas are cutting edge, yet explained so that a 5 year old can understand them. Unlike many writers who claim to be investors, Matthew is a investor turned writer. One of the best features i found was that matthew broke down the mindset of different teants. By knowing the mindset of your tenant this gives you a hugh advantage of the compitition. This book helped me to reach a new level of understanding and a new level for my business. LOL, if he keeps writing books like this then he may have to start a fan club. So, in ending if you want a book that shows in detail the art of selling on a lease option and creating a steady cash flow every month, then please check this book out. I promise you will love it and if you dont then you have missed out.

5 out of 5 stars An instructive introduction on creating, investing, and managing a profitable real estate portfolio utilizing Lease-Option.......2006-01-11

With contributions by Wes Weaver, professional real estate investor and property manager Matthew S. Chan has creative "TurnKey Investing with Lease-Options: How To Simply & Safely create 12% Returns With Investment Property!" a comprehensive, "reader friendly", instructive introduction on creating, investing, and managing a profitable real estate portfolio utilizing Lease-Option. Readers will learn how Lease-Options work to simply and safely build an investment portfolio; how to generate steady, spendable cash flow through Lease-Options; finding the right real estate market to safely invest in for a reliable return; profitably manage properties while avoiding ongoing maintenance expenses eating into the bottom line; recruiting the right management team to build and guard a real estate based investment portfolio; even how to invest in a Lease Option investment strategy without the necessity of owning property. Superbly organized, informed and informative, Matthew Chan's "TurnKey Investing with Lease-Options" should be considered a mandatory study and on-going reference guide by anyone aspiring to make money consistently and reliably in today's volatile and competitive real estate market through the utilization of Lease-Option strategies.

5 out of 5 stars Investing in Real Estate Interest You - Read It!.......2005-12-14

If I were still working, I would be reading Turnkey Investing with Lease-Options as I would an excellent novel! Indeed, I was not only impressed with this book; I was amazed! The main reason for my careful review of this book was that I read it wearing two former hats. One was as the experienced lease manager for a land-grant university but, more importantly, the other as a young single professional woman who had entered into a lease-purchase arrangement when I decided to buy a condo many years ago.

Even though I was already managing leased space for the university, when I decided to purchase a condo, I was not prepared for the trauma of having to face a major financial burden with no support. My mother was living with me at the time, but I knew the little money she provided would not continue through the life of the mortgage. Additionally, although I had been promoted on an ongoing basis, and expected another promotion in the near future, I had no savings or verification that I would be able to meet mortgage payments. Fortunately, my landlord wanted to get the last unit sold in this complex and offered to allow all rent payments to go toward an ultimate down payment on the actual purchase price.

If you are in a similar situation-buy this book. It is not necessarily intended for the potential new property owner; however, it provides a lot of essential information you need to know as you consider this option. For instance, for years, I sat in my new condo with nothing on my walls, no pictures, and no decorations-because my landlord had told me this wasn't permitted. Such a little thing, but I grew to hate those bare walls and, finally, even though feeling guilty, pounded the first nail toward making that house a home! With this book, I would have been in a position to question and negotiate what I could have done in this place I intended to make my long-term home! Indeed, the acquisition of a home via lease option is based upon accepting a home, essentially as-is with the ability to improve and upgrade the building as if it were already owned.

At the same time, even though this book is written for a specific geographical area, the philosophy, the management direction, and the presentation itself all provide an excellent learning tool for an individual who has been given any type of property management responsibility, no matter where that property is located. In addition to thoroughly describing lease-options, the book covers how to research the market, purchasing, preparing, marketing and finding the right tenants. The excellent ideas used herein can be easily translated for use in any type of real estate transactions.

And, finally, if I were a potential real estate investor, not having already committed to my retirement plan, I would be in contact with Mr. Chan immediately! Why? This book shows exactly what I as an investor need to know to make the decision to consider real estate as an investment. And, what's more, he proves his claims with sufficient facts and figures that you can believe. That's a major accomplishment for those who are reticent to invest in anything that has some risk.

Mr. Chan's book is perhaps one of the best written books of its type. Using the traditional training method, he first gives an outline of what he is going to explain and teach and then he repeats each item, both times providing specific details, but also anticipating any questions that might evolve based upon his presentation. You can tell immediately that the author speaks with authority, based upon knowledge and experience, readily confessing to trial-and-error issues.

Mr. Chan opens his book with recommendations from those who are involved in considering investment options. By the time you finish the book, you will have gained a certain trust for the company and its team. However, assuming you are not in a position to invest directly with TurnKey Investing, this book provides sufficient details for you to learn about real estate investments. Specifically, the use of conventional financing through a bank, versus private financing, versus seller financing is explained. The author is open and quick to point out that the best financial gain is through the use of cash/private financing. However, the use of bank financing is also explained and the returns of each are explored thoroughly. For a potential real estate investor, Turnkey Investing is worth every penny of its purchase price.

I think the real value of the book, however, is for those who are interested in getting into the real estate business using lease-options. Turnkey Investing defines a market and stays with it-specifically to serve the thousands, if not millions, of people across the United States who wish to own a home but are not able to gain financial backing through the normal process, especially in the early years of their adult lives. Lease-option is an important contribution in today's world of turmoil and insecurity. It provides a no-lose option to those who are now renting without any future return on those funds. At the same time, it provides an opportunity for houses to move faster on the market and a way by which a landlord or property manager can respond in a cost-effective as well as profitable manner.

Finally, as a long-time planner and manager, I was most impressed with this company's use of Kaisen. This Japanese concept is the belief in making small, ongoing improvements to a business system. A review of their online activities which allows practically everything to be done online to apply for a home, the use of a hot-line as a means of dispensing valuable information and basic management decisions to expedite efficient use of their teams' time is a delight to see in practice! Even if you have absolutely no interest in real estate, if you are a planner or manager, study the book to absorb what can be learned from this efficient and effective team!

The TurnKey Investor's Essential Lease-Option Lessons as well as CD audio programs and a Documents Collection supplement this book. However, this first book, TurnKey Investing with Lease-Options, easily stands alone as a major real estate manual. It's a Must Read for property managers, landlords interested in upgrading their activities, as well as real estate agents, lease managers and others who are interested in this major and profitable business!
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    Newly Revised for 2005! Essential Real Estate Contracts, Agreements, and Forms for Lease-Option Transactions! This one-of-a-kind Manual includes essential baseline documents (blank forms and filled-in samples) for the Lease-Option Investor. These powerful, specially-written documents are the ones actually used and implemented in the field by the Author! These Lease-Option documents would cost a small fortune in attorney fees if you asked them to create and write them for you from scratch. There are documents within this collection not found anywhere by any other author. These easy-to-use and customizable documents are designed to give the Landlord maximum protection against even the most difficult Tenants. This Manual includes: * Residential Lease Agreement * Appliances Policy * Vehicle Policy * Pet Policy * Move-out & Abandonment Policy * Renters Insurance Notice * Property Inspection Affidavit * Purchase Option Agreement * Lease with Purchase Option Receipt * Security Deposit Agreement * Administrative Fee Agreement * Owner-Finance Disclosure Statement * Lease-Option Disclosure Statement * Release from Lease Request A CD-ROM with Microsoft Word-compatible files and MP3 Audio Commentary is included with this extremely valuable package. Additionally, one-year of free updates is provided through the publisher.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Wonderful.......2006-06-10

    I will be honest with everyone. When i first got started in real estate i was using plain jane documents and leases. I mainly deal with lease options and selling them on owner fiance. So when i checked his site out and saw a collection of the same documents matthew uses. I knew i had to pick this up. This is a great collection because he takes it a step further. Matthew actually shows you how to fill them out. So many investors just leave you with blank documents. Matthew also includes a audio cd wich explains each document step by step. Within this collection is also the most powerful document one can have. A relase from the lease document that is a must need. Once again another great book by matthew chan. THese documents are actually being used by me in my daily real estate activities. While i have edited them and changed them to fit my business. These are great baseline documents that will help any new investor. So if yo deal in lease options, then you have to check this collection of contracts out.

    5 out of 5 stars - Full & Complete - Lease Option Doc Collection! Nothing Else Needed!.......2005-11-26

    The Author had done a superb job collating all the documents you may ever need if you ever do (or are doing) Lease Options. Everything from the `Lease and the actual Option paperwork to `Move Out & Abandonment policy' to the `Property Inspection Document'.

    Along with the Documents the Author has included a demo document that has been filled out. This gives you a term of reference and doesn't leave you hanging (so you don't have to guess what goes where).

    This package also contains a CD with not only the documents (so you can print them off (you won't have to photocopy them) AND Edit them (add your logo and/or customise the docs to your area), but also an audio focusing on each document. The audio is done by the author and his manager and so they talk about each document from their own viewpoint and their wealth of experience.

    Lastly due to the number of houses the Author has bought he has had to go to court to remove non-payers. He uses these documents adn so you know these documents have stood up in a court of law, so rather than doing them yourself (and have the risk of it being deemed not acceptable), if you buy these, in my mind your sleep easy factor will be much better!

    This really is a great package. Very impressed with it!
    How to Invest in Condominiums: The Low-Risk Option for Long-Term Cash Flow
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    • A real eye-opener for a new investor!
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    		 How to Invest in Condominiums: The Low-Risk Option for Long-Term Cash Flow
    Andris Virsnieks
    Manufacturer: Wiley
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    ASIN: 0471151505

    Book Description

    A simple proven method for improving cash flow so you can live rent-free and retire early

    How to Invest in Condominiums provides a simple, low-risk blueprint for building cash flow by buying and renting out condominiums. You can provide for your retirement or improve your monthly income by investing in income-producing real estate at a very low risk to the capital you invest. Unlike stocks and bonds, real estate is immune to inflation and a fluctuating stock market and also provides some shelter from taxes-and the return on investment typically exceeds that of the average Wall Street investor!

    The author includes a plan for getting started and a detailed record of his investments that shows how he grew a considerable cash flow-with only a small commitment of time and effort. This straightforward, realistic guide will help you:

    How to Invest in Condominiums is a reliable and realistic way to supplement your income. There are no gimmicks and no strings attached and this is not a get-rich-quick scheme. It's a long-term plan that will help you meet-and surpass-your long-term goals.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Great information.......2006-07-15

    This is the best investment book that I have read thus far, which could mean that I haven't read enough investment books. To me, the book was a breath of fresh air, having a lot of down-to-earth, common-sense stuff. After reading it, I truly agree with the author that condominiums are a very solid, if not the best, investment. I even have a specific game plan on how to go about getting my first condo and the long term process that can make me rich if I implement it correctly, and follow the path laid out by Virsnieks.

    Other business books that I have read just tell you that you have to learn to "think like the rich." These other books do not lay out a specific game plan to reach your goals. Virsnieks even gives you the details about each of his condos that he bought and gives you the exact amounts that he made on each one, and even gives figures on the ones he lost money on. He also does not tell you to be sure to buy his other books and attend his seminars so he can fill your head with more useless information and take more of your money. For this, I really respect Virsnieks. He has no hidden agenda as some other business/investment authors that I have read seem to have. He gives you a specific, easy-to-follow game plan with very attainable steps that I think just about anyone can follow.

    There is one flaw that I have found with this book. Although the book was published in 2002, the author makes many references to the years 1986-1997. He never really discusses the performance of his properties beyond the year 1997, except for the fact that he added an appendix right before the book was published. Maybe this was because it took him a while to compile the info, and maybe it took a few years to get the book published after it was finished.

    As the author explains, there is no get-rich-quick scheme here; it is a long process that will take a little bit of time and patience to really benefit from. But I think that's how all business works. There is no easy way out. But, using this method, you can make a lot of money and you won't have to do very much work, nor will you have to take any big risks.

    2 out of 5 stars Outdated information.......2005-09-23

    I bought this book along with the one by Gary Eldred.
    Eldred's had much more up to date info.
    This book was full of stats from the mid to late 1990s even though it was written in 2002.
    He never fully goes into the tax benefits of Real Estate especially 1031 exchanges etc.
    He bought his condos at a high interest rate making his payments higher and thus affecting his formula on how to know if you are getting a good deal or not.
    I can not reccomend this book.

    5 out of 5 stars Why didn't I read this 10 years ago?.......2004-03-10

    This book is so easy to read and understand. After watching my stocks loose all of their gains from the last 10 years almost over night, I determined to use this investment formula for my future. The plan is straight foreword and can be applied any where you live. I have already purchased my first rental and it is paying for itself.

    5 out of 5 stars A real eye-opener for a new investor!.......2004-03-07

    An absolute MUST-READ for renters, owners and investors! Virsnieks' book was a real eye-opener for me as a beginner, taking the scariness out of investing in real esate. He describes his very safe, easy, painless and patient step-by-step method he developed personally for buying one condominium at a time to slowly build up a real estate portfolio. His conversational tone makes his book fun to read. Buy it and read it, it will change your whole outlook on investing!

    4 out of 5 stars virsnieks rocks.......2004-03-02

    This is a very informative book. One of the great things about it is that the author provides his own personal investment story along with complete details on each investment. In other words, this is not mere theory, it is actual history that can be replicated by the savy reader and investor. While he was located in Seattle, I believe that any mid-sized to large city in the country (Atlanta, Phoenix, etc.) would provide the same condo investment climate today.
    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
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    • Begining Real Estate Investor? Read This Book First
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    • Very well written, easy read.......still found some shortcomings
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    		 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
    John A. Michailidis , and Esq.
    Manufacturer: Brain Forge Press, Inc.
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    ASIN: 0978819098
    Release Date: 2007-02-19

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    Trading in the daily grind and living a life of financial independence is simpler to do than you might think. With this new model for real estate investing success, you can transform the way you think about investing and set your course towards financial independence. Finally, you can have the time, money, and peace of mind to leave the rat-race behind and live the life you have always dreamed of living. This could be the last real estate investing book you will ever need. You will discover how to: **Turn inexpensive houses into virtual money-machines that consistently churn out returns of over 400%! **Transform a small nest-egg into several hundred thousand dollars of equity in as little as 24 months part time! **Generate large up-front payments from your tenants that you can use to purchase more properties! **Negotiate leases where your tenants willingly accept the majority of responsibility for upkeep and repairs! **Build competition among prospective tenants and have them clamoring to pay you above market rents! **Sidestep the risks and hassles of landlording and put your investing on autopilot! Apply these simple, proven techniques to create your own virtual money-machine that generates income for you and your family 24/7.

    Gary Keller, New York Times Best-Selling Author, "The Millionaire Real Estate Agent" and Co-Founder, Keller Williams Realty International

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    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars An absolute "must-read" for any prospective real estate investor.......2007-09-06

    Real estate broker, licensing instructor, and investor John A. Michailidis presents Beginner's Guide to Building Wealth Buying Houses: The Foolproof Roadmap to Real Estate Riches Without the Risks and Hassles of Landlording, a straight-talk guide to amassing a personal fortune through real estate assets. Defining wealth as "automatic income streams that are independent of your personal labor, and that are sufficient to maintain your chosen individual lifestyle indefinitely," Beginner's Guide to Building Wealth Buying Houses proves especially valuable to readers who are relatively new to real estate. While buying properties with intent to turn them around and resell them - "flipping" - is covered, Michailidis stresses that this form of real estate investment requires expert-level knowledge of local market conditions, and that and ordinary people can easily get burned. Instead, the primary focus is on how to acquire properties and use them to generate revenue streams through renting, or better yet, rent-to-own arrangements. Houses are recommended for beginners since they tend to attract more stable and reliable tenants than apartments. Chapters cover the economics of single-family houses, the right way to present offers, how to attract quality tenants, proven negotiation tactics, and much more. An absolute "must-read" for any prospective real estate investor, as well as anyone who dreams of becoming financially successful and secure.

    5 out of 5 stars Begining Real Estate Investor? Read This Book First.......2007-08-08

    This is an excellent book for beginning - and even seasoned - investors.
    I've been a real estate broker for 29 years and know a thing or two about real estate investing. I try to keep abreast of all new books that come out on the subject.
    Most real estate books are complicated, full of formulas and lots of theory. Some are so dull you can't get through the first couple of chapters. The author of this book writes in a very easy-to-read, conversational style.
    I found the investing method in this book to be sound and easy to implement. It's not about making a million bucks in a couple of months like so many other books on the market today. It's a very safe, low- risk system that can slowly but surely lead to wealth. In my opinion it is a great way to invest a portion of one's IRA or pension plan - in real estate instead of just stocks.
    If you are new to the world of real estate investing, I would certainly recommend making this your first book on the subject.

    5 out of 5 stars Simple explanation of a daunting process.......2007-07-25

    I read this book cover to cover in a single day. I could not put it down.

    Author takes a difficult process and makes it so incredibly simple. Obviously there is homework involved, but even that is laid out for you in an easy to follow process. I can see real evidence of the author's e-myth style of setting up process and making the system do the work for you.

    If you are looking to start investing in real estate, like we are, this is both the push we needed to jump in and the safety net of someone else's experience rolled into one.

    4 out of 5 stars Very well written, easy read.......still found some shortcomings.......2007-07-20

    Don't let my title fool you, i thoroughly enjoyed this book in fact, i usually never write these reviews but felt i should share this with others as I've read every review before purchasing the book.

    This is a very "easy" read, probably the fastest book that i remember completing. I loved how the author got very detailed into how to conduct the transaction from beginning to end. The only issue i found was that I personally do not live in an area where a "nice home in a nice neighborhood" costs under 200K. I didn't see the author provide any direction to this issue if this was the case for the investor. I also had a hard time navigating the website they mentioned at the end of the book and couldn't find how to order the forms from the CD online.

    Still a great book and a must read !!!

    5 out of 5 stars Great book for beginning investor, without the fluff!.......2007-07-17

    This book was so interesting I could not put it down! Everything one needs to lease purchase property. The author speaks in great detail without confusing you and not over your head. Enjoyed it immensely.

    Secrets of Lease Option Profits, Unique Strategies Using Virtual Options ...ans More
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      Jack Shea , and Mark Warda
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      Explains how real estate investors can use lease options to increase their profits and lower their risk, their expenses and their aggravation with rentals. Strategies include both buying and selling on lease options, and using land trusts to make them safer. Written by an investor and an attorney each with a quarter-century of experience, it provides several strategies and 35 ready-to-use forms.
      Financial Analyst's Indispensible Pocket Guide
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      • I recommend !
      • Useful overview, but not perfect
      • A great book for those studying or who've completed the CFA
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      		 Financial Analyst's Indispensible Pocket Guide
      Ram Ramesh
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      5 out of 5 stars I recommend !.......2007-05-14

      It is a very practical guide for handy information. It is quite usefull for my daily work needs.

      3 out of 5 stars Useful overview, but not perfect.......2001-06-14

      I'm not a CFA candidate, but I've been an investor for years and always appreciate learning more about the field. My father was president of the CFA for a couple of years, and after 15 years working on Wall Street I have a reasonably broad understanding of some finance.

      What impressed me most about the book was how short and terse the definitions were. Clearly they are useful and present good insight into what's important and why.

      What impressed me least was the lack of mathematical rigour (perhaps one can't have both brievity and exactness?). For example, many of the formulas only work for specific instances, and details about yield/rate conventions are omitted.

      Overall, it struck me as useful overview and quick reminder to financial analysis and the language/terms used. It's not really indispensable, and is not authoritative. But for a quick refresher, or ballpark estimates it's fine.

      4 out of 5 stars A great book for those studying or who've completed the CFA.......2001-05-13

      This is the only book of its kind, so far. The author compiled this pocket guide after completing his CFA program and realising that the vast concepts, terms and designations learnt were soon being forgotten.

      That being the case, candidates of, as well as those who have completed, the CFA program would find this book a useful one-stop guide to all those concepts, terms and designations learnt in the pursuit of the CFA designation.

      The book is arranged broadly around the various topics of the CFA program i.e. Quantitative Methods, Economics, Financial Statements Analysis, Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Real Estate, Portfolio Management, Ethics, Behavioural Finance. As such, the CFA candidate would find this book more useful than say, a general finance/business masters student.

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      All in all, I found this to be a useful book and a unique concept. Until a better book comes along, I will be using this book religiously to prepare for the CFA exams as well as to refresh my memory.

      4 out of 5 stars Good starting point.......2001-04-02

      As a CFA candidate, I find this to be a useful summary of the key concepts that we are taught during the course of the programme. However, regard it as more of a "Cliff's Notes" of the programme -- with all its inevitable shortcomings -- but a handy little reference piece nonetheless. After completion of the programme and years down the road, I am sure that I will find it quite useful in helping to jog my memory and the sleepless nights that the CFA programme gave me! -- I hope, however, that a revised version will be introduced and perhaps with a less odd title. It is not a book for everyone, but anyone who wishes that s/he had made notes whilst studying for the CFA programme will find this book useful.
      Optional Law: The Structure of Legal Entitlements
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        Ian Ayres
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        Spurred by the advances in option theory that have been remaking financial and economic scholarship over the past thirty years, a revolution is taking shape in the way legal scholars conceptualize property and the way it is protected by the law. Ian Ayres's Optional Law explores how option theory is overthrowing many accepted wisdoms and producing tangible new tools for courts in deciding cases.
        Ayres identifies flaws in the current system and shows how option theory can radically expand and improve the ways that lawmakers structure legal entitlements. An option-based system, Ayres shows, gives parties the option to purchase—or the option to sell—the relevant legal entitlement. Choosing to exercise a legal option forces decisionmakers to reveal information about their own valuation of the entitlement. And, as with auctions, entitlements in option-based law naturally flow to those who value them the most. Seeing legal entitlements through this lens suggests a variety of new entitlement structures from which lawmakers might choose. Optional Law provides a theory for determining which structure is likely to be most effective in harnessing parties' private information.
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