Commercial Real Estate Investing For Dummies
February 15, 2010 by Editor
Filed under Recommended Reading
- ISBN13: 9780470174913
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
Thinking about becoming a commercial real estate investor? Commercial Real Estate Investing For Dummies covers the entire process, offering practical advice on negotiation and closing win-win deals and maximizing profit. From office buildings to shopping centers to apartment buildings, it helps you pick the right properties at the right time for the right price. Yes, there is a fun and easy way to break into commercial real estate, and this is it. This compre… More >>
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Happy New Year 2008! Just got up my copy and I’m excited to dive right in!!!
This promises to be a great book!!! Why? In another great book I read about corporations the author mentions that what makes a company great is not so much the company but rather the key people in the company…i.e. “follow the people.” Likewise I know this will be a great book because of the author, Peter Harris.
Several years ago, in my struggling days as an investor in the Bay Area (San Jose/ San Francisco, CA) I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Peter. He had already been investing in single family homes, was trading those up into multi-units (129 total units was my last count) and then onwards to bigger commercial deals. It seemed every year I talked to Peter his investing just grew to another higher level! I knew he had “made it” when I heard a major bank had flown in one of their chief financial officers to meet with Peter and see if he’d be willing to buy one of their commercial deals that was in trouble. Prior to that Peter was successfully investing in that town buying commercial deals, turning them around and making them cash flow.
So folks, the reason this promises to be a great read is because Peter is the real deal!!! Let me not to even mention Peter’s warm character, giving attitude and coaching which is full of wisdom like Yoda, the Jedi Master, or Mr. Miyagi from Karate Kid. And that is a whole other topic… I’ll look forward for when he writes that book as well!
Peter thanks for being you…an inspiration to us all!!!
Sincerely,
Jean Nicolas
Realtor/Investor – Las Vegas, NV
Rating: 5 / 5
I love commercial real estate so I have read a lot of books. Most of them are dry and hard to read. This one spoon feeds you all the way to the end.
I recommend this book for anyone interested in investing in the wonderful world of commercial real estate. It is also a great reference book for experienced investors. It is on my shelf! Peter Conti and Peter Harris have written a great book…Good job guys! Rob from http://www.WealthLifelines.com
Rating: 5 / 5
thanks Peter for this great publication
Easy to understand and well developed.
Looking forward to possible mentoring
Rating: 5 / 5
I have rental residential property and am interested in learning about commercial real estate. I thoroughly enjoyed Commercial Real Estate Investing for Dummies. The detailed checklists are handy tools and easy to understand. The book explains well the various facets of the business. I just finished reading the chapters on property management and protecting your assets. I learned the importance of limited liability companies. Also, the practical advice of how “mere respect and congeniality” can help in striking deals as well as avoiding lawsuits (asset protection).
I would highly recommend this book for those interested in commercial real estate investing. Also, Peter had helped my wife and I purchase our cuurent home. We saved a lot of money but I was struck how intently Peter listened to us and patiently explained various strategies. If you ever get a chance to consult with Peter, you will be treated with respect and an attention to detail for your property.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is my number one favorite beginner’s book on how to invest in commercial real estate. The book is basically a complete business plan and reference text. Keep a yellow highlighter handy. The book also has two “table of contents”, a quick locator and the normal detailed table.
Of course, the authors slip in a “soft sell” for their mentoring/coaching services for those folks who want a little more hand-holding. Just be sure to compare the cost of mentoring to the cost of an experienced commercial real estate attorney. For $10,000 you can buy Conti’s mentoring or you can buy a lot of commercial real estate legal advice from your attorney. Just remember that attorneys provide legal advice, not necessarily business advice.
Don’t let the “…for dummies” title fool you. This book is much better than what the title suggests.
My number two favorite book is
Trump University Commercial Real Estate 101: How Small Investors Can Get Started and Make It Big. You can read my review of it over there.
Rating: 5 / 5