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Comment on The Wall Street Journal. Complete Real-Estate Investing Guidebook by Courtland G. Mcpherson

Courtland G. Mcpherson — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:59:35 +0000

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

Excellent Real Life Guide- A Must for Newbies and Pros Alike, July 29, 2007

This review is from: The Wall Street Journal. Complete Real-Estate Investing Guidebook (Paperback)

Whether you are just starting to think about investing or if you have been researching and buying for years, you should read this book. It clearly explains all the essential steps to becoming a successful investor and reveals many of the myths of real estate success. The author, David Crook, does not try to sugar coat the process one bit and can be brutally honest about the mistakes people make and the effort that is actually required to be an investor.

Crook covers all types of investment properties from single family and multifamily homes to apartment complexes and commercial spaces. He delves into the ups and downs of each type and doesn't fail to mention all the risks involved in each. Crook also explains in great detail and through some real life examples how to use tax laws to your benefit. He advises you on how to use the properties depreciation to off set profits and how to sell a property and trade up so that you don't have to pay any capital gains. The income and investment charts are especially helpful in this portion of the book by demonstrating exactly how the tax deductions will save thousands.

The chapter on being a landlord is a very important piece of the puzzle. Crook covers everything from finding tenants, writing leases, and where to keep rent checks. Some horror stories are included here to make you realize just how hard it is to rent a space to strangers. As with the rest of the book he is not trying to discourage you, he just wants to give you the mot honest look at what you're getting yourself into.

If you decide that buying a property and trying to rent it is not for you, Crook finishes up by explaining how Real Estate Investment Trusts work. REITs are companies that invest in and manage properties and they sell their stocks on Wall Street. While buying REITs is not truly investing in real estate, it is a way for you to try reaping the benefits of someone else's investment experience.

As an experienced Realtor, I highly recommend this book to anyone thinking of investing in properties. It covers all the groundwork and will give you a real taste of what you're getting yourself into.

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Elle Michion "elle" — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:09:40 +0000

39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

Sound advice--and a darn good read, January 17, 2007

Elle Michion "elle" (USA) -

This review is from: The Wall Street Journal. Complete Real-Estate Investing Guidebook (Paperback)

There are no cutely named house-flipping schemes here. There are no touchy-feely chapters to help you find the "courage to be rich." But for smart advice and an inspiring overview of the business of real-estate investing, this book is a must-read. Crook, editor of The Wall Street Journal Sunday, leads aspiring investors through locating, vetting and securing seed money for properties small and large. He also gives tips for managing your investment once you've made it. Surprisingly this potentially dry topic is anything but, thanks to lively writing, stories from real-life investors and witty one-liners. (On borrowing down-payment money from family members: "An 'Uncle Al' interest rate inevitably comes with Uncle Al's interest in your business.") If nothing else, read it to find out why your home does NOT count as an investment property.

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Comment on The Wall Street Journal. Complete Real-Estate Investing Guidebook by J. E. Rexroth

J. E. Rexroth — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:50:00 +0000

83 of 85 people found the following review helpful:

"Hard Work, Not Sorcery", January 22, 2007

J. E. Rexroth (Yonkers, NY USA) -

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This review is from: The Wall Street Journal. Complete Real-Estate Investing Guidebook (Paperback)

For clarity of style and reasonableness of approach to its subject, David Crook's THE WALL STREET JOURNAL COMPLETE REAL-ESTATE INVESTING GUIDEBOOK may not have a peer in the realm of investing advice.
Crook shines an antiseptic light on the shadowy "get rich quick" hucksterism that has plagued the world of real estate investing as a byproduct of a long runup in prices, a phenomenon that has also accompanied strong bull markets in US stocks intermittently for two centuries. And he does much more: he introduces, in a genial and accessible style, the complex details of buying real property for profit, as opposed to simply watching your own home's price rise and thinking of that as "investing."
His discussion of taxes, a particularly convoluted and arcane - yet crucial - area, is logical and well organized.
The author makes no secret of the fact that real estate investing, like all other kinds, is not sorcery and requires careful research, hard work, thorough preparation, and, most important of all, close attention to detail. Given a realistic understanding of the challenge, one can partner with this book as an inexpensive but wise adviser. It won't get you rich quick on no money down, but it will help you to make cautious and fact based decisions that are crucial to successful investing in any realm.
As a hedge fund manager, I am exposed to written financial advice of one sort or another virtually every minute of the day. I haven't seen writing that is more scrupulously researched and thoughtful (yet also personable) than that in THE WALL STREET JOURNAL COMPLETE REAL-ESTATE INVESTING GUIDEBOOK. I heartily recommend it.

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Comment on Your Brain and Business: The Neuroscience of Great Leaders by Richard R. Blake

Richard R. Blake — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:38:14 +0000

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

The Relationship of Neuroscience to Business Leadership, April 28, 2011

Richard R. Blake (Bridgman, Michigan) -

This review is from: Your Brain and Business: The Neuroscience of Great Leaders (Hardcover)

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I was immediately drawn to the promise of finding answers to how I can learn applications from the study of neuroscience brain exercises that would enhance decision making, communication, motivation and empathy. "Your Brain and Business" is packed with scientific principles and strategies to help the reader understand themselves, acknowledge a readiness to change, and create an action plan for moving forward to problem solving.

I especially appreciate Pillay's logical development of material, the bold format with topical heading, numerous figures, illustrations, and summary statements. Each chapter is rich in references for additional reading or deeper study.

This is an important book for business managers, personal coaches, and executive leaders.

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Comment on Your Brain and Business: The Neuroscience of Great Leaders by Miriam from Wheels Have Eyes

Miriam from Wheels Have Eyes — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:23:48 +0000

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

Very Interesting, June 7, 2011

Miriam from Wheels Have Eyes (Ohio) -

This review is from: Your Brain and Business: The Neuroscience of Great Leaders (Hardcover)

I have never worked in the business world and I don't consider myself an Einstein. but I worked for 20 years as a Registered Nurse in the medical field and was considered a productive and innovative employee with positive evaluations for my work performance. Now that you know where my brain is coming from, let me tell you what I think of this book. I found the information to be fascinating and applicable to all situations, not just interactions in the business environment. I must admit it is heavy information but it is presented in a way that is understandable with actual examples where appropriate. The book uses a concept and application format where the author first explains the concepts involved and then explains how these concepts of Neuroscience can be applied to human interactions, especially in the business field with leaders, managers and coaches. Each chapter ends with a conclusion and a summary chart to simplify the information in a quick reference format. I wish I could share all the concepts I learned from reading the book about positive thinking, trust, intuition, and enhancing brain functions, but if I did that then you would not want to read the book, because you would have all the information. If the power of the mind and brain interests you, then I am sure you would find this book captivating as well. It was well worth reading for the information I learned especially on the topics I listed.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from The Investor Relations Group, a media contact for the author. I was not obligated to provide a positive review. The opinions in this review are my own.

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