Professional Real Estate Problem Solving Using the HP 17BII [Plastic Comb]

John A. Tirone (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

Though this book is directed at using the HP 17BII financial calculator in real estate financial analysis it is also suitable for users of the HP 19BII. Let's dissect that statement. First, in my opinion, the major advantage in using a SOLVER based calculator like the HP 17B and HP 19B series devices is that they have an equation SOLVER. The SOLVER allows us to perform complex financial calculations in seconds. Now, both calculators have the identical equation SOLVER; they work the same-though there are less keystrokes required to enter a SOLVE equation into the HP19BII; they have identical memory capacity; and both are indeed of incredible benefit to all of us who perform financial calculations, particularly upper level calculations.

Using either the HP 17BII or HP 19BII with my appraisal SOLVE equations you will be able to perform an income property appraisal problem in a few seconds. These same kinds of problems could take hours to perform in a typical classroom setting. This book is loaded with real-world real estate SOLVE equations, equations which admittedly took me a solid year to design, proof and perfect. These SOLVE equations all work the same in both the HP 19BII and the HP 17BII. I cover 18 SOLVE equations, ranging from home buyer income qualification to lease analysis to advanced income property appraisal equations which handle income and expense streams varying at different rates per year.

Next, time value of money discussions are the same no matter whether a book is dedicated to the HP 17BII or the HP 19BII; it's all the same. In this regard, this book it totally compatible for users of the HP 19BII. The major difference HP 19BII users will find is that I am not showing your 3-line display in this book. Secondly, there are minor differences in the keystroke procedures when computing internal rate of return and net present value (you have 2 less keystrokes). Finally, HP 19BII menu-labels are often one character longer than those that will be shown for the HP 17BII; this is admittedly somewhat of an advantage but surely does not impact compatibility. Putting it on a scale of 0 to 100, in my opinion, for the topics I address in this book, the book is well over 99% compatible for users of the HP 19BII.

About the Author

John A. Tirone, an attorney, is a resident of Harper Woods, Michigan. John specializes in real estate law and real estate investment analysis and currently teaches Real Estate Transactions in the Legal Assistant Program at Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan.

John authored five books on using the Hewlett-Packard financial calculators, including The Home Buyer Income Qualification Manual and the companion book to this title, Professional Real Estate Problem Solving Using the HP 12C. The author presented over 400 seminars through numerous real estate firms and real estate boards, colleges and universities, municipalities and appraisal societies, including presentations to College Students, Assessors and Appraisers, real estate Agents and Brokers, Attorneys and CPAs. The author has also written numerous real estate education programs and has reviewed several national real estate texts.

Product Details

• Plastic Comb: 340 pages
• Publisher: John a Tirone (November 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0962423637
• ISBN-13: 978-0962423635
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,680,470 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!, April 19, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Professional Real Estate Problem Solving Using the HP 17BII (Plastic Comb)

A very thorough and well prepared book. I have Mr. Tirones HP12c book and our office manager ordered his HP17Bii book. Both books are rather high level in parts but overall there is so much to choose; it is a bargain.
we have used the book in a training class; worked fine for us.
Our manager called the author several times with questions on the book: Mr. Tirone was very helpful, a gentleman.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mr. Tirone may Not reprint this book, May 8, 2003

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james bevins (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Professional Real Estate Problem Solving Using the HP 17BII (Plastic Comb)

This is an exceptional book, worth many times over its price. However, Hewlett-packard in its "wisdom" has idiotically cancelled the HP17BII and the HP19BII calculators.
I purchased this book some time ago from amazon and called mr Tirone for help (his number is at salestime.com/hp as I recall?) He told me that he doubted he would reprint this book and that he had a 6 or so month supply.
The book is excellent and works well with the HP19BII (one of my new agents uses the book with her HP19BII) almost perfectly.
Unfortunately this fine book may go the route of the HP17BII/19BII, though if there is a replacement I feel the author will convert his 17BII book over to whatever device HP stupidly replaces the 17BII and 19BII with.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Totally First Class-Ethical-No Nonsense High-Level Book, June 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Professional Real Estate Problem Solving Using the HP 17BII (Plastic Comb)

In a field loaded with "easy courses", "secret techniques", "the HP 'made easy'", and other marketing driven nonsense, this incredible book shines: The author's no-nonsense approach tells it like it is; Mr. Tirone's routines are invaluable for the residential real estate agent and also the appraiser or consultant who uses the HP-17BII or the HP-19BII (I use this book with my HP-19BII). The finest book of its kind. A totally monumental but easy to use and PROFIT FROM book.