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Real Estate Quick and Easy: Concepts of Real Estate Clearly Illustrated

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One of the only books on real estate that is still going strong...after 20 years.I found the 60 internet websites on taxes and real estate...to be worth the price of the book. It is up to the minute.

BOOKSHELF REVIEW by Robert Bruss, syndicated real estate columnist.It has been at least 15 years since I rviewed the first edition...for novice home buyers and investors. It is different than any other book - but it works...clarifies hazy concepts...internal rate of return, cash flow and capitalization rate.Fifteen years ago, I said "Reading this book can save you dozens of hours taking real estate courses or learning by making mistakes. Maloney has written a book which lives up to the promise of its title." These words are still true...it's a fun read...The book is filled with interesting drawings...that illustrate the realty topics...using visual...rather than rambling text.

I should read this book in detail -- but it's so full of details, I can only use the index to get where I want! THE book if you're going to buy land.

If you're looking for a book that explains the basics of realty with humor and style, the newly updated 15th edition is the answer...Comical illustration keep you flipping the pages...to explain difficult real estate and financial concepts.The book explain all the basics involved in buying or selling a home or single piece of property.

I've got 14 or so books on real estate and after getting Maloney's book, I wish I could return ALL the others. Get this book!!!!!!

While I have had this book for awhile now, it still is one of the better books for beginners in real estate investing. It covers a lot of topics broadly. It is good in that it gives you a general idea of major concepts and then you would have to either do more research or read another book to learn more about a particular subject. The cartoons are also helpful in keeping the book light and funny. Overall, a good book for beginners who want to a high level knowledge of general concepts in real estate investing.

After 20 years the updated 15th edition is still the best for the "feel" of real estate.Not too many people are aware that the 400 illustrations can be made into transparencies and make a great presentation.

It has been at least 15 years since I reviewed the first edition...for novice home buyers and investors.It is different than any other book - but it works...clarifies hazy concepts...internal rate of return, cash flow and capitalizationrate. Fifteen years ago, I said "Reading this book can save you dozens of hours taking real estate courses or learning by making mistakes.Maloney has written a book which lives up to the promise of its title." Those words are still true...it's a fun read...The book isfilled with interesting drawings...that illustrate the realty topics...using visual...rather than rambling text...

Table of Conents. CHAPTERS:INVESTMENT CONCEPTS, OWNERSHIP,SIMPLE ARITHMETIC, CREATIVE FINANCING, LAW & TAXES, ARCHITECTURE & APPRAISAL, & APPENDIX.