Nothing Down for the 90s [Hardcover]

Robert G. Allen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 15, 1990

Here is the new revised edition of the all-time bestselling real estate bok. Readers will discover safe and solid surefire strategies for profitable real estate investing in the '90s, including techniques on how to take advantage of opportunities in depressed and stagnant markets, motivational tools, and more.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

In this book, last revised in 1984, Allen preaches the gospel of material success through real estate investment. His system involves identifying properties (primarily multi-unit dwellings) that can be had on excellent terms or below market value because the sellers ("don't wanters") are anxious to get rid of them, then devising creative ways to borrow money (from banks, partners, or even the seller) for the down payment. Allen's hucksterism may grate, but he delivers the goods: dozens of fully realized "nothing down" techniques with financial details. Since the savings and loan crisis will dump staggering amounts of foreclosed real estate on the market, with Uncle Sam as the ultimate "don't wanter," this may be big news for the '90s. Recommended.
- Jack Ray, Loyola/Notre Dame Lib., Baltimore
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 368 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster; Rev Sub edition (November 15, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671725580
• ISBN-13: 978-0671725587
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,738,282 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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167 of 170 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The get rich in 10 to 15 year plan. Excellent book., August 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Nothing Down for the 90s (Hardcover)

I must admit that this is not a get rich quick plan. This books shows a simplified, easy to read, excellent 10 to 15 year get rich plan, through long term real estate investing. The author never suggests that you will become rich overnight. The book starts with some basic ideas and continues to give many examples of nothing down purchases, negotiating hints, financing hints, creative financing hints and much more. The best part about this book is that you learn to invest with o.p.m. (other peoples money). I can honestly say that I have used many of Robert Allen's techniques over the past few years and believe me, they work! I must have read this book 20 or 30 times and each time I learn more techniques and motivate myself. I read many books about investing "Charles Givens, Gordon Pape, David Chilton, Discounted second mortgages etc etc etc etc. When Robert Allen talks about nothing down real estate investing he means nothing down. My purchases were made with 100% financing and I even borrowed enough to cover the closing costs. This is by far the best. A must read for any real estate investor.

98 of 98 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best--looking forward to Nothing Down 2000!, April 10, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Nothing Down for the 90s (Hardcover)

I read this book back in the 80's and it was great. I bought several income producing rnetal properties. I also used this in the early 90's when Clinon-omics created numerous foreclosures and downsizing. I was able to help people save their credit while finding income opportunities for myself.

Robert Allens system works. It worked in the 70's. It worked in the 80's It worked in the 90's and oh by the way, it's still working now. I know because I am still using these techniques.

95 of 95 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worked for me too. Happy Easter Robert, April 10, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Nothing Down for the 90s (Hardcover)

Nothing Down is the all time real estate classic and still selling for only one reason--It works.

There are other books out there written by non real estate investors who just like to write books. Allen is a real estate investor. This book is for real estate investors who want to know what works, not theory on what might work.

I highly recommend Nothing Down. It's the best. Also recommend anything else written by Robert Allen that you can get your hands. It has not been nicknamed "The Millionaire Teacher" by his students for nothing. HE KNOWS WHAT HE IS TALKING ABOUT.

Great book. Thank you Robert and Happy Easter!