Customer Reviews

The Real Estate Coach (Instant Success Series)

5 star:		(18)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

An easy read with several key tips for the novice investor and many tips and principles are in bold text for you if you if would like to recall at a later date. I would definitely recommend reading this book.

I gave 4 stars because I would have liked more explanation or analysis with financial discussions, especially since getting the financial analysis right is key. For instance, there are tax rules associated with property investing and it's not clear what some of these inherent rules are which were used in financial analysis. For instance on page 35, it calculated a $1,615 after tax cash flow. I guess one must assume that even though you don't pay any federal income taxes on your investment property you can actually get a refund back from the government. If this is true, it's a pretty important point and should be considered being clarified and highlighted.

In addition on page 35 it says "let's assume it grows at just 5 percent". Then the lower table used an analysis of 6%. I think this might be a typo, but if not this too is not clear to the reader why there is a difference between the figures.

Also, he mentions to buy income producing properties with an interest only loan. However, it's not clear if one should do this all the time. For instance when you know the rates are going up do you still keep it in an interest only loan? When do you pay it off or refinance to a fixed, if ever?

Also, the financial cost of real estate agent fees were not calculated, and I suspect may make a difference between a buy, hold, or sell decision. There might be a reason for this but again it's not clear.

Overall it's a great book for beginners such as myself, and I would recommend this book along with a follow-on book which can go into detail on the financial aspects of real estate investing.

The Real Estate Coach: A Story of Real Estate Investing Success, by Bradley J. Sugars

"Remember this fact: How happy would you be if your grandmother had bought 10 properties 80 years ago in downtown Los Angeles, London, Sydney or Tokyo?"

"Investing is about your future- your family's future- it's not about tomorrow. Making money tomorrow is what your job or business is for; investing is about 3, 5 or even 10 years from now."

"Keep this one principle in mind: you don't have to be rich to invest, but you have to invest to be rich."

This book will give someone who is thinking about investing in real estate the push they need. It's a cute - quick story about a middle aged couple who are seemingly well off, yet want to build assets and net worth for their future and happen to be introduced to a real estate "coach" or mentor who explains the benefits and strategies involved with investing in real estate.

A particularly interesting concept was the "Property Wealth Wheel" which is simply a way of looking at or bunching different types of properties together so the quick profit from a flip will fund further property purchases and the cash flow from some properties will help cover others that don't have cash flow but are expected to appreciate at a faster rate.

By Kevin Kingston, Author of, A 20,000% Gain in Real Estate: A True Story...

As a person looking to invest in real estate I bought this book as an educational tool.
What a gem it turned out to be! Not only is Brad Sugars advice in this book inciteful and smart but the book itself is actually an enoyable and entertaining read. In the sea of real estate books this one definitely stands out from the crowd.
No average boring real estate investment book here!
I was entertained as the story of Brian and Sarah unfolded as well as being inspired to begin investing in real estate.
This book explores real situations with real peole to whom you can relate to.
Sugars gives all the tips, tricks and keys to success that any potential investor will need to begin creating wealth through property investment.
Just one of the many outstanding pieces of advise Sugars gives in this book is "You don't have to be rich to invest, but you have to invest to be rich".
For anyone looking for a great real estate book don't go past this one!!
I was bursting with both ideas and new found knowledge once I'd finished reading.
Brad Sugars has put his vast wealth of knowledge and personal insights into this book so if you want to start "living the dream" this is a must read.

I found The Real Estate Coach very interesting and easy to read. The story between Brian, Sarah and their Coach helped me understand more about making my first investment.

I didn't realise how much of a poor investment my money was making just sitting in the bank. I wish I came across this book of knowledge years ago.

Sugars helped me make my first investment a smart one by spotting a great deal.

I highly recommend The Real Estate Coach to anyone who's looking to invest in real estate.

Being new home owners and really not up with the real estate game this has helped us to see the bigger picture when buying investment properties. The more knowledge you have when investing the lesser the risk you are taking.

One thing to remember... buy on logic not emotion!

The Real Estate Coach explains the process through which individuals can begin securing their financial future through smart investments in real estate with little or no cash.

The Real Estate Coach recounts the story of Brian and Sarah, two successful middle-aged professionals who, like many individuals their age, begin to worry about their financial future. With the help of a Business Coach, Brian and Sarah learn a set of investment rules that help them to obtain financial success in the real estate market and, ultimately, attain their dreams.


The business methods Sugars outlines in The Real Estate Coach are drawn from the author's many years of professional success.

This book was recommended to me by friends when I mentioned I was considering investing in the Real Estate market.

As a home owner prior to reading this book I thought I had a fairly good grasp on the world of Real Estate - I now realize how wrong I was.

This book guides you through the process of investing in Real Estate and was a great help to me.

I wish I had read it sooner.

Being someone who's been wanting to move into a new home and secure a better future for myself, the thought of buying a new home and all these Real Estate Markets always scares me....but just by reading this book, I've learnt so much about investment, success and most of all Real Estate....

This is an awesome book and I have recommended to all my relatives and friends who are in the same situation as me.

Rarely have I read a book that covers the subject so well, so clearly and so to the point. A must for all who want to re-visit their future plans.

As a first time Investor I bought this book to give me more information about the Real Estate world - it was a great help, I now know what to look out for.

I'll definately be reading more of Brad's books.