Sit on the shoulders of a major real estate developer
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A rare superb book that lets you sit alongside developers and their team, as a major project is developed. Besides being a great read, its a wonderful case study.
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It is quite thick book but gets to the heart of the matter of real estate.  Basically, it's about the challenges/successes of other real estate investors; how they recovered from their mistakes/failures and, are at the top of their game.  I wanted to have this book in my investing library since I run my own real estate investment company.  I'm nowhere near through reading it and am reading other real estate books simultaneously.  The training is always ongoing b/c sometimes things change within this industry that may or may not affect how we do business.  My husband and I were trained via Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Investor Program in late 2011.  Since we can't work this business by ourselves, I assembled and hired a team of professionals (in 2 states) to work with since real estate investing is primarily a relationship business.  You realize a higher rate of success using this book as a reference guide, learning from the mistakes of others in helping to achieve your goals.
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I have been fortunate enough to speak with Joe on a few occasions about real estate - he knows the industry well. He knows how to network and get deals done. If you want to be successful in real estate, get this book!
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real estate is STILL a great wealth builder. you wouldn't think so to watch the news... reading up on the subject puts you in line to cash in when the time is right and books such as this are the way to be ready!
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Great book I wish I could change how it looks a little bit on my Tablet for viewing.  Nathan doesn't really respond to emails I learned but his work is incredible and I will be buying the next book this week or so.  Great book if you do Real Estate
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I have known Barbara both professionally and personally for many years.  This book of home spun tails outshines any Madison Ave. marketing book or Harvard Business School review and it's all true.  Barbara is just as down to earth in person as she is in the book and she has spent a life time helping people like you.  I know because she has been a role model, councilor, friend and boss to me over the years.  You must read this book if you want to grow as a salesperson, business person or just as a person.  Get it for your kids also, so they know that anything is possible, with hard work and creative thinking.  It will make you laugh, cry and dream!  It shows that you can start with humble beginnings and conquer the mountain tops.  This book also gives you a glimpse inside of Manhattan Real Estate from someone who has done it all...against all odds.  Barbara paved a new path, on old worn out streets.  She changed the rules for the big boys in Manhattan real estate and now they play by her rules.  Well done Barb!!
P.S.  I have read the book 4 times and I am working on my 5th.
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A well-written book that can help a woman (or anyone, for that matter) be a winner in the real estate game.
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This book is a great read for the seasoned investor and is very accessible to those looking to begin their real estate adventure.  I have had success both managing and investing in real estate for the past 10 years.  This book renewed my interest and focus, and prompted me to look at how I can take our two small businesses to the next level.  The book also prompted me to consider small paradigm shifts in our current business model that I perceive could really enhance our success over time.  It strikes a great balance presenting specific experiences with general principles to help articulate the "magic" behind real estate.  I highly recommend this book.
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I read Mr. McNellis' book as a way to get to know the author, but I learned much more. "Making It in Real Estate: Starting Out as a Developer" is a collection of tools for the novice in real estate development or to those who have yet to quit their job and make the leap into the industry. It was a perfect read for me - someone who's considering making the leap - and it would be valuable for anyone else standing atop the precipice. I'll use the tangible skills and knowledge that Mr. McNellis offers in his book for years to come. His book will always have a place on my bookshelf.
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The Real Estate Game is well written, using simple easy to understand terms. It's a must read for the professional, the amateur, the investor and anyone else thinking of buying and selling either commercial or residential  property. Most enjoyable is the view of the real estate  process from all  angles.  You get to see how all those involved, the buyer, seller,  contractor, manager, attorney and lender fit into  the picture. The real  life examples and case studies help explain what can be very complicated  situations. As primarily a residential realtor I gained new insight into  the commercial end of the field. It always amazes me how the entrepreneurs  in real estate often took great chances on a hunch that what were bargain  basement deals would eventually turn into gems. The stories about these men  and women are particularly fascinating. The authors, Poorvu and Cruikshank,  offer a world of advice and first-hand knowledge to anyone involved in any  way in Real estate. This should be required reading for all brokers,  realtors and advisors to anyone getting into the real estate game.
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I picked up this book because I also read Poorvu's other book The Real Estate Game. This book is another great one by this author. He teaches readers how to enter the real estate industry, do the first deal, and gain experience and success in real estate. This book is unlike others that try to persuade you that real estate is the fastest way to get rich. This one is different because the author truly describes the realities of the real estate industry.

Real estate may be considered a single industry, but for most participants it is a local business. It is also a cyclical business, but the author says that being a contrarian and going against the crowd can have great advantages over the long term. Also there is no one recipe for success. Players can specialize in different niches.

I think readers will find the section on how to enter the industry particularly helpful. The author says that the real estate industry has almost unlimited points of entry because the craft can be practiced in any community, and it comes in all sizes, shapes, and price points. He also points out that it is important to get a job under the right person because it is crucial to have the right mentor who will spend time with you, share experience, challenge you, and introduce you to others. I totally agree with this. I think that people who are serious about real estate will find this book extremely valuable.

- Mariusz Skonieczny, author of Why Are We So Clueless about the Stock Market? Learn how to invest your money, how to pick stocks, and how to make money in the stock market
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book.  It is packed with information regarding growing a real estate business.
The strategies are realistic and very do-able for anyone who applies them.
The end stories about investors who started out small and became millionaires was also a good read. I could
relate to many of them with my own personal experiences buying real estate.

Perhaps the largest take away I got from this book was that an investor has to have a large business model
from the beginning in order to have large success. For example, if a take home wage is 50k and you want to
build a net worth of 5k in one year, you can have 10% taken out of your check and invested via a 401k.
However, if a take home wage is 50k and you want to build a 50k net worth in the same time frame, you need
a much larger business model.

Real estate millionares have large business models.

I have been in the trenches here in Michigan (land of the jobless great recession/depression) and I must
say that there are some unbelievable real estate deals to be had.  I intend on using the strategies from
this book to continue building my real estate business.

5 stars !!
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I picked up his first book that encompassed his life and his journey into real estate, and I was blown away at the insight and details he shared. As soon as I saw that he had a second book, I knew it would be a winner as well. His explanation of how to find the best houses as investments made me view my surrounding neighborhoods completely differently. He's got me hooked on his business model and I am certain that both of these books will be the best references I can have for years to come.
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"BUY EVERYTHING in sight! Hock your gold teeth!" says Allan Schneider the then "it" realtor of the Hamptons. "Their money is so new, the ink is wet," - speaking about the influx of: master of the universe, corporate raiders, stockbrokers, lawyers, junk bond kings and financiers that were invading the Hamptons at an increasing rate in the 1980's.

Not that the book stays in the 80's. It goes all the way back to the first few settlers and their dealings with the Indians in the mid 1600's. Especially interesting is the history of Gardiner Island and the Gardiner family, who have been the sole inhabitants for generations.  Then in comes the Goelet family who came to America in 1676 and later founded Chemical Bank and manages a far reaching real estate empire from an unmarked townhouse on East 67th St.  while remaining out of the business spotlight.

Also interesting is the history of The Creeks, a 57 acre estate with 2,000 feet on Georgica Pond (a 290 acre tidal pond) with 6 guest houses that is the largest privately held estate in the Hamptons. It's owned by Ron Perelman, who paid $12.5 million in 1993 from an estate who bought it for $35,000 in 1951. When it was sold in 1894 for $10,500 it was called Sheeps Point and the East Hampton Star called the price, "a large advance from the original cost".

The book gives you a good sense of how real estate in good locations can explode in value while sharing some intrigue regarding the who's who of the Northeast and how they jockey for prominence in the "social register".

By Kevin Kingston, author of: A 20,000% Gain in Real Estate: A True Story About the Ups and Downs From Wall Street to Real Estate Leading to Phenomenal Returns

Blog:  bloglines.com/blog/KevinKingston
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This book walks you through the world on Real Estate with its detailed ideas. Getting acquainted with the terms is always an advantage. It's important to know a lot of things before becoming a landlord with regards to maintaining your property and problems that may arise with the tenants. But first secure a location that is suitable to gain profit. Good book when investing on real estate with the bonus content on investing stocks.
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I learned about Justin Gesso through real estate investor/coach/blogger Mark Ferguson, of InvestFourMore. Mark had described how Justin left his six-figure corporate job to begin working with him in a specific capacity, and then expanded/blossomed into taking on more projects/business opportunities through building his network. And how he fairly quickly equaled, and then surpassed, his previous annual 'job' income.
So, when I learned Justin actually wrote a book detailing his experience, what he learned, his mindset, and what he's focusing on moving forward, I was excited to order it; and learn from it.

As other reviewers have written, it's both motivating and inspiring. And really makes the reader not only believe that it's possible, yet nearly required, to leave the corporate structure so you can control your future. There are specific steps and recommendations for either going full-bore on your own right now, or to build a 'side hustle' and different revenue streams to build up to leaving your job.

And Justin also does a nice job of describing not only the benefits of passive income, but ideas on how to create it. Definitely a worthwhile reading, even if for the motivation and knowing that 'it' is possible, from a person who's done 'it' very recently.
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Robert's book is my first reading in real estate investment, and this being the subject of land investment.  I have to say, it is well presented, concise, and filled with some practical suggestions and tips.  I look forward to executing  some of the ideas presented.  I fully recognize the leveraging power of options  and to me, this is the way to go.  He gives some compelling reasons why land investment are much more lucrative than the typical improved real property.  A bit of useful financial information is also presented
Besides the book, you're also getting access to the author who can be reached by email  and responses typically come back within half a day.  You can't beat that!!  Now that's leveraging!!