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How to Find Hidden Real Estate Bargains Revised

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Instead of explaining the details of "How" you will find bargains, Mr.Irwin mostly gives you a general overview of different bargain opportunities. This is not a step by step guide on how and where to find the bargains.

But the book does a good service in explaining the possible risks involved with each bargain property.

To the unitiated, this book may help you decide which bargain avenue to specialize in and investigate further (REO, distressed property, foreclosure, etc...) Otherwise, it is quite useless.

The chapters on financing, starting with a shoestring, and purchasing property in a falling market are dated (Resolution Trust Corporation - isn't it disolved???) or mostly motivational ("... if you really need to raise cash for a terrific deal, then in most cases you'll find the money.").

I liked this book and would recommend it as an introduction to investing, a book to give you an idea of different methods to investing. But if you need a "how-to" book, keep researching other books and attending investor meetings.

A good book of the period 1995-2007, but things might have moved on now. I'd be looking for something that has been written post 2007, post crash, to be certain the advice is current. Still has a lot going for it though, just be careful how you apply it until things have settled down. (review written July 2009)

Very informative article for the unaware investor. Great reading for a first time buyer and great tips for the new real estate agent. Great use for targetting properties and suiting the buyers needs.