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	Nothing Down for the 2000s: Dynamic New Wealth Strategies in Real Estate Robert G. Allen Free Press, 2004 - 320 pages average customer review:based on 48 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Real estate remains the one reliable investment in which profits can be made consistently, no matter where you live. Whether employment figures and stock prices are high or low, the real estate market never dries up -- it is one of the most dynamic income-producing vehicles ever created. The demand for housing will continue to be strong in most areas of the country for the foreseeable future. There will, of course, always be plenty of foreclosures, which are great opportunities to purchase properties cheaply. And, finally, mortgage qualification today is simpler than ever, with new mortgage packages that did not even exist twenty years ago.

Nothing Down for the 2000s shows you how to locate the best buys, deal with real estate agents, and manage properties, all with little -- or no -- money down. Discover step-by-step techniques and dynamic strategies to:

? Use real estate to build monthly income

? Finance bargain properties for equity or cash flow

? Guarantee and secure your retirement

? Find and profit from foreclosures before they are publicly listed

? Sell and trade for maximum gain

? Increase property value

? Use owner financing to create opportunities

? Obtain direct, legal tax cuts

? Profit from conversions

? Develop effective negotiation techniques, and much more

Excellent for beginners or experienced investors, Nothing Down for the 2000s is the key to generating low-risk, high-profit wealth and to a potential future of security and financial independence.

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It's a start!

There is really no middle-ground when it comes to Robert Allen. You either like his work or you think that his concepts are risky and/or far-feteched. I personally like Allen's approach to real estate from a novice standpoint. I have utilized many of his techniques to success. However, I do caution, once you get momentum, go to the next level and make money on the buy and continue to educate yourself on the right way to remain in real estate for the long-term. This will mean studying markets and having a long-term and short term strategy. This will mean that traditional closings have the place and creative real estate does not equate to illegal if done the right way with the right team - and can keep you out of trouble with your accountant. This will mean knowing the true cost of money (time value, strategy for each property, situation of the Seller, your situation and access to resources, etc.)

As time progresses, I suspect that many of these practices will be regulated and closely watched. However, don't blame Allen - there are many financing structures that get sellers into becoming motivated thus these techniques are executed. Play close attention to his guidance on commecial properties, cross-collaterization, dream-teaming, and subject-to/lease option structuring - these deals are made every day.

I never had a problem with Allen and as a matter of fact consider him important to the "master of your fate" outlook. He is now more or less an information guru because like so many before and after him - real estate is the impetus for improving your financial state to (a) start the million dollar business; (b) divesify and partner into different and larger properties, and (c) meet those who exercise advanced, long-term real estate strategies that lead to successful careers.

Oh -- let it be mentioned: Robert Allen is not "breeding competition." He is well-past these stages, but is willing to share on some of his novice techniques to get you started.

Good Read - Supplement it and Educate Yourself and you all will be well if the focus and desire is there. If not: Continue to blame Allen for trying to share pearls of wisdom at a modest cost.

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Stuff

Some of it kinda sounds farfetched, but I guess if sellers are desperate enough it could work.


Teaches a lot

I can see why people are successful reading this book. Interestingly, he begins with the real issue in one's life - what do they really want to do with their lives?


Getting Started in Real Estate

This was an all around decent book for someone desiring to get started in the real estate business. It has 30 short chapters focusing on getting into the real estate business with no money. One of which is called tapping the equity in your home. Nothing really new there. The book contains some good concepts but a lot was just common sense. If you haven't bought real estate before and don't no much about financing then this will open up your eyes to some concepts that you may not have thought of before. There is a chapter on why you should own property. One on negotiations, one on using partners and another on overcoming roadblocks to your success. There is also a chapter on how to retire in 5 years. All in about 280 pages that will go by quick.

I think the most important thing that one could recieve from this book is that anyone can do it. It doesn't take a masters degree in economics to do this stuff. I think this book can give the reader a good basic understanding of how real estate and rental property works so they too can get involved. Just remember that positive cash flow is a must!

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