Are You Dumb Enough to Be Rich? The Amazingly Simple Way to Make Millions in Real Estate [Paperback]

G. William Barnett II (Author), Robert G. Allen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 13, 2003

Using simple formulas and scripts to make the process as easy as possible, this manual demonstrates how even novices can make significant amounts of money in the buying and selling of real estate. Leading readers through an entire plan for taking their first steps towards real estate investing, it offers strategies for avoiding common pitfalls and establishing professional credibility.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...it’s one of the best [books] I’ve read on this specific topic. The real strength of the book is that it takes the reader by the hand and provides practical, possible to follow guidance on how to get started on a path toward successful real estate investment in 120 days by following innovative methods….I would list this book as ‘must read.’"

--The Real Estate Professional

"Whether you are a new or an experienced real estate investor, the fresh approach of G. William Barnett II in Are You Dumb Enough to Be Rich? provides insight about how to get started in 120 days with smart realty investment methods." --Robert J. Bruss, syndicated real estate columnist

Review

"The Real Estate Professional: ""It’s one of the best [books] I’ve read on this specific topic. The real strength of the book is that it takes the reader by the hand and provides practical, possible to follow guidance on how to get started on a path toward successful real estate investment in 120 days by following innovative methods..I would list this book as ‘must read.’""

Robert J. Bruss, syndicated columnist: ""Whether you are a new or an experienced real estate investor, the fresh approach of G. William Barnett II in Are You Dumb Enough to Be Rich? provides insight about how to get started in 120 days with smart realty investment methods."""

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 17 and up
  
• Paperback: 270 pages
• Publisher: AMACOM; 1st edition (June 13, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0814471773
• ISBN-13: 978-0814471777
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,196,757 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for the real estate investor, June 12, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Are You Dumb Enough to Be Rich? The Amazingly Simple Way to Make Millions in Real Estate (Paperback)

ARE YOU DUMB ENOUGH TO BE RICH is a candid "HOW TO" book on becoming rich by investing in real estate. Mr. Barnett (while using amusing antecdotes) explores and explains how to avoid the common pitfalls the that can destroy the novice real estate investor. Fortunatly he does not stop there, Mr. Barnett details the process and procedures (including scripts, formulas and templates) for obtaining quick loans for the purchase of real estate, how to find and aquire properties from motivated sellers and, once purchased, how to sell these properties quickly and for a predetermined profit. ARE YOU DUMB ENOUGH TO BE RICH is An excellent book for the novice and a great resource for the experienced investor.

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Are You SMART Enough To USE This Book!, June 19, 2003

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John Williams (Long Beach, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Are You Dumb Enough to Be Rich? The Amazingly Simple Way to Make Millions in Real Estate (Paperback)

Are You Dumb Enough To Be Rich is a clear, concise, funny, easy to follow road map to get a beginning real estate investor up and running.
Mr. Barnett takes the fear and uncertainty of the business away by giving the reader a great "pitfalls" and "summary" section at the end of each chapter. Without overwhelming the reader, Are You Dumb Enough To Be Rich gives you true "soup to nuts" techniques on how to get into real estate investing without trying to sell you another seminar or a sequel to the book. If after reading some of the other "How To" books you are still looking for a resource to get you going, read this book, It will put money in your pocket!

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good real estate book, January 31, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Are You Dumb Enough to Be Rich? The Amazingly Simple Way to Make Millions in Real Estate (Paperback)

I believe that this book is a great companion to Robert Allen's Nothing Down. The fact that Allen wrote the forward should tell you how Allen feels about this book.

Are You Dumb Enough To Be Rich is updated for the times and offers fresh material. I like the fact that the author offers information on tax liens and discounted mortgages as well.

Are You Dumb Enough To Be Rich is a great book. You would be dumb not to buy it and use it. Great book. Highly recommended.