A Must for First time Buyers
924660
This is a great guide for first-time buyers. The book is filled with must-have knowledge when beginning your search.  Lots of information about specs to consider and unbiased information about manufacturers.  I really feel far more equipped with knowledge about what to look for, what questions to ask and what may be the perfect match for our travel plans.  My husband and I are headed off to our first RV show next month and I am far more prepared to know what we are looking at after reading this comparison guide..
1078134
Excellent overview of the Fulfilled by Amazon (fba) customer and the advantages of being an fba seller.
I liked the step by step instructions on how to sign up as a seller on Amazon and how to sell your products.  If you are looking for a low-cost business to start, read this book on how to boot-strap your business by selling things around your house.  You can literally start this business from your home with no risk and no investment.  With the money you make from your own items that are laying around the house, you can buy more items to resell and Frank tells you where to get those products.  I highly recommend this - it is well worth the small investment!!
4676968
I am a first time buyer, beginning my search for a used 28 to 35 foot motor boat.  Knowing the many pitfalls that can happen to an inexperienced boat buyer, I searched for a buyers guide and found the perfect solution.  David Tomen's small, inexpensive book provided all the answers I need to begin my boat search and purchase.  The writing is concise, covering many issues.  It is clearly written by someone who is obviously an experienced professional, and loves the sea.  With the knowledge I gained from reading the guide, I am ready to begin the process with confidence.  Peter Bogdan
4218793
This book saved me a bundle on my first home purchase. I was a novice about the entire process, but after a couple of days spent reading this book, I felt like I had a firm enough understanding to move forward with confidence. The tips helped me get a good result in negotiations, a competitive mortgage, and peace of mind that our new home will be a solid use of our money. Recommended.
462729
This was a helpful guide for a first time parent. Lots of good tips on what you should purchase and what you can live without. I especially like the "good", "better", "best" ratings that help guide you in making purchases within your budget. I bought this late in my pregnancy - it would have been nice to have earlier on as I developed our registry.
3198909
I won this on goodreads and what great timing to since we are looking at buying a house in the near future! This book gives you all the aspects from all angles of buying from location, style, area, etc. and all for your budget you want to remain in. Not only is it full of detailed info that one will need to keep in mind while going through this process but it even has all sorts of charts to help you along your way and make finding a home rather it be buying or renting a lot easier! Thanks again! Im sure to be looking over this book a couple more times during our process! A+
3095357
I just purchased my first home and before starting the process I researched all the pointers and tips and read several books.  This book had some great info but it was very basic stuff that could and was found in other sources free.  the price was right and having a bit of an instant guide on my phone wasn't a bad ting when the Realtor started spitting out terms i didn't understand.  You don't need this book,but being armed with all the information you can get isn't a bad thing either.  Pick up the Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home book as it was the best book I found for buying your first home.  Very detailed and worth the money.
4071573
Great book its does walk you through the home buying process i recommend any first time home buyer to read this !!!
Thanks Brother Scottie!
281981
Finding the Uncommon Deal puts you firmly in the driver's seat when buying a home. You will come away feeling educated and better aware of what to expect at every turn.  It includes detailed explanation of what you will encounter from dealing with lenders and sellers, to how to find important information about the property you are considering.  This book covers it all!  I have given it five stars because it has the three things I look for in a book.
980208
I recommend this book; but I encourage you to read more. Learn more before you buy your first vacant lot. I believe the most problem you will encounter will be dealing with the RED TAPE. Getting your plans approved, getting your permits, inspections, zoning, community board, etc. These should all be researched before buying the lot and the plans should be purchased after the lot is purchased. You don't want to buy the blueprints and then buy a lot that will not support or allow for the house.

I have to say that the comments left by "JC" entilted "flawed but helpful" above seems to be made by a person who has a G.E.D education level. Any intelligent and educated person will find that building a modest house is not that difficult at all. And it can be done within a few days to a few weeks. This is even proved by shows like the extreme home makeover or "Habitat for Humanity" (a non-profit organization that creates homes for the homeless). The World record in building a home was 3 hours. Testing the soil is done by an engineer. Leveling the soil and creating the footings and forms is not difficult at all. Your plumber would then come in and insert the water and sewer lines. Pouring the concrete and utilizing the floats, helicopter and implementing a technic to avoid cracks in the concrete can be done by the concrete contractor as part of the bid. Your electrician and insert the wiring after. Those contractors can be held legally liable for any negligence. Framing is simple. A moron can do it. Just pay attention to the local codes and utilize Pythagoras' theorem to get your right angles to ensure creating the correcting frame lines. You can also get rid of the stick framing method and utilize Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs). This will allow you to finish framing, sheathing and insulating your house in 2 to 3 days depending on the size. All the doors and windows are already created in the panels that follow your blueprints. There are companies that will set up your entire SIPs house shell for about $14.50 sq ft, which includes the doors and windows and you just insert the rest (e.g. sinks, toilets, floors, drywall, electricity, plumbing, etc). For $14,500, you can get a 1,000 ft SIPs shell house. It will be one of the greatest and rewarding experience of your life.

So as for JC's 30 years of contracting experience and his feedback above, he seems to be behind the times and out of touch.  Old ways and old thinking.  And if he thinks building a house is similar to quantum physics, well, that just tells you how deficient his own brain is. In fact, JC is so out of touch  that he doesn't even realize that you can get FREE house plans on the Internet. Especially from those non-profit organizations that are promoting GREEN HOUSES. I think it is time for JC to retire and allow the younger and smarter builders to take over. People like JC just annoy me because it is so obvious that they are not very intelligent people and they interject their negativity on everyone just so they can earn a buck from them. I mean if everyone built their own house, no one would need JC.

Keep learning about house building and you'll see for yourself that you can do it yourself. This is guaranteed. Research how many couples have built their own house and how rewarding it was. And if you are smart enough, you can do it better.
795443
Any time you are entering a new domain for the first time, there is always a lot of hesitation and fear about what could go wrong if you are not careful with the choices you make. This effect is especially magnified when money is on the line with options and other types of investing. This "crash course" is exactly what the first-timer needs to help bypass those scary first steps where people frequently make huge mistakes that harm them, possibly even turning them off of trading for good. Highly recommended.
4680631
Great introduction to real state! Whether your dream is to get your own home for you to live or to become a landlord and make revenue on rent, this book is an awesome purchase for people who are thinking of entering the real estate market. This book will explain to you from the basic terms to the actual research on neighborhoods for a house, what to look for, what to avoid.

The bonus books are awesome as well!!
2148218
This was a great book for us as first time parents.  It really helps you break down what you need and don't need, and gives you good information to help you make decisions on what to buy for the big ticket items (strollers, car seats, furniture, etc).
2366534
This book is very helpful for anyone who, like me, only had information from friends and relatives regarding real estate.  I especially love the information on what a real estate agent is SUPPOSE to do for you.  I never knew exactly what to expect or what to look for in a real estate agent; now I know thanks to this book.  There's also very detailed information on financing and not just from banks.  This book is well worth the price and a great starting point for anyone who wants to learn detailed information about real estate, including what happens and why during the closing.
2377085
I'm never owned a home, but I'd like to. From renting, I've gotten a pretty good idea of what I want and don't want in a home, but there are a number of things I hadn't considered until reading this book. I also didn't realize just how complicated the financial aspects are, and how many people need to be involved to make sure everything goes right!

Buying a Home: the Missing Manual covers all aspects of the process, from deciding if buying a home is the right decision for you, to finding the right home, figuring out financing, negotiating with the seller, and taking possession. It's not a book I'd read for fun (I was sent a review copy for Vulcan Ears Book Reviews), but it's one that I'll be keeping to refer back to when the situation arises. There are a lot of specifics that I expect will come in handy, from listing sites where you can browse homes to explanations of each of the various types of loans available.

If you're planning to buy a home soon and haven't been through the process before (or even if you have), I recommend this book.
4701986
A great guide for people who wants to start selling online in Amazon. Every detail you need to know on how to start in Amazon is briefly explained in this book. John Fisher included the step by step guide on to register an account in Amazon. This book will provide you a better understanding on how to go about the process. This book is very informative, reader friendly, simple and easy to understand. A must read to all future sellers who wants to invade Amazon. A perfect and complete guide for beginners
4336837
Great buy for 99 cents. It outlines all the steps you need to take to get started. It's a sophisticated to list with information and instructions.