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Making Money in Commercial Real Estate (2nd Edition) [Mass Market Paperback]

John C. Vivian (Author)
3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)


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0966699319 978-0966699319 July 30, 1999 2nd Rev
The second edition expands and adds a great deal to the original work. The book illustrates, with case studies, market testing, forms developed from practical experience, to evaluate, search and find commercial properties in the market place. It establishes targets for anyone to use and make profitable investments easier and worthwhile. Check lists are included covering everything from the first owner contact in the beginning to the closing, including the formation of group investment strategies.

It explains in detail, how the author analyzed the area, the site and/or building, highways and roads adjoining, and other nearby qualities that influence the value of the target property. Attention is given to governmental planning in connection with future area growth, utilities and other items that create value. How the author tied up property with a very small amount of 'front money' and then sold options or formed groups to finish the purchase. Most important of all, how he participated as buyer. In many in


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The work is a clear dialogue setting up the steps necessary, from start to finish, to create grand profits from real estate. I have made millions investing, buying and selling commercial real estate using the exact methods and ideas I developed. They are revealed in this book. It was my way of becoming succcessful in the real estate field with almost no competition, whatsoever. I feel, since my second retirement, it is time to share these experiences with others who want to succeed in the commercial market. They too can become part of the 'American Dream'.

About the Author

Born, Miami, Florida 1930, married, four sons, one daughter, University of Miami, U.S. Naval Reserve 1948-1956. President and founder of Associated Research Consultants, Inc., formerly known as John Vivian Realty, Inc. established in 1983, providing full service development, leasing, commercial property management, project management, special services, hospital equipment sales and consulting.

Spent over forty yers in South Florida as developer of over $100,000,000.00 of new commercial construction. Ownership and management, with partner, of over 500,000 square feet of retail commercial space. Completed over $750,000,000.00 in sales of raw and improved property as an owner and real estate broker. Operated fruit groves, shopping centers, office buildings, title insurance company, mortgage company, tax ressearch company. Appraised all types of real estate. Operated trusteeships, partnerships, acted as Court appointed guardian many times. Approved contractor for Resolution Trust Corporation. Administrator of


Product Details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 120 pages
  • Publisher: Associated Research Consultants Inc; 2nd Rev edition (July 30, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0966699319
  • ISBN-13: 978-0966699319
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,617,536 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Try another book !, September 16, 2000
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This review is from: Making Money in Commercial Real Estate (2nd Edition) (Mass Market Paperback)
I am relatively new to the commercial real estate industry, having purchased my first commercial lot just a few years ago. I was looking to increase my knowledge and learn from others mistakes so I wouldn't have to find out what works and what doesn't the hard way. Overall the book had some good concepts, nothing great. The book looks as if the author just used a generic image from Microsoft Word and printed it out at home. I've prepared better-looking papers in college. If you are interested in the real estate industry try looking somewhere else. I think friends of the author must have written the other reviews.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Look Elsewhere, February 12, 2001
This review is from: Making Money in Commercial Real Estate (2nd Edition) (Mass Market Paperback)
I have to say I was extremely disappointed when I received this book. It is anecdotal and appears to be photocopied and bound at a Kinkos. It is not 'instructional'. Reading it is like listening to your uncle rant about the few real estate deals he once closed.

"Drive around the property before buying it." and templates of lists of questions to ask real estate agents (such as "has the property been inspected?") and other useless and frustrating text left me with a bad taste in my mouth regarding this purchase.

Buyer beware.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Making Money in Commercial Real Estate, January 20, 2000
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O. D. Nelson (San Francisco, CAL) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Making Money in Commercial Real Estate (2nd Edition) (Mass Market Paperback)
I give this one star only because Amazon does not provide an option for a lower rating. It was a TOTAL waste of money for me. Nothing but a bunch of feel-good anecdotes about how this guy made a lot of money years ago. I wanted something to tell me how to close a deal to buy a shopping center and to manage that property after that. This was one of the get-rich-quick lectures of no help whatsoever.
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