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Secrets of a Millionaire Real Estate Investor

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I liked this book. It was informative and contained a good amount of Shemin's experiences to color the text and information given. I do have a problem however, and it's not with the book, but rather the readers who have such negative opinions about these types of books. One of the overwhelming themes that I read in these people's negative reviews is "s/he didn't tell me how"...what are you people talking about?

Shemin told you what he did...he interviewed two hundred landlords and tenants...he looked at houses and investment properties for six months before making an offer. Even he said it didn't need to take that much time, but fear held him back. He told you how to evaluate a property, things to look for. He even provides a checklist. He told you that first and foremost "HE MADE A DECISION TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL FREEDOM WITH REAL ESTATE". Yes, he made a decision. Any succesful person will tell you, once you make the decision, the hows become easy.

It seems like people want a book to tell them why they should do this, not how. The hows are in this book. The hows are in any book. That's why they're referred to as "How-To's". The "why" to do something is for you and you alone to figure out. Don't buy anybody's book if you're looking for why. I read the same kind of negative opinions when I look at bad reviews of Kiyosaki's "Rich Dad Poor Dad" stuff. What do you want these books to do? Go out and find the properties, get the financing, find the tenants and collect money for you?

Shemin's book is good. I will tell you to stay from Tyler Hicks' works. He's nothing but an informercial in book form. But I like what the author has to say. But, none of these books will do anything for you until...you...do...it!

I just started to become interested in real estate and I found this book very informative. One section that stands out in my mind that I will use in the future is the section that gives tips on how to inexpensively dress up a house to get a higher price. Is very realistic about what to expect concerning life as a landlord, gave tips on how to "flip" houses (for the more experienced investor)and advantages and disadvantages of holding on to property or "flipping" property. I would recommend this book to new investors.

I truly enjoy reading this book. It demonstrates the use of common sense and giving back. And, that is how I actually starting in the real estate field. I have over sixteen years of property management experience and a successful owner, and investor in rental properties. And, this book has made a great impact on me. I would recommend it to anyone who is a novice or itermeditate and want to learn more about investing, owning, and flipping properties. It's definately a realistic book. Others, I would strongly recommend would be Lanlording, Find It, Buy It, anf Fix It is great and The New No-Non Sense Lanlord by Jergerson. You will never want to resell these books.

This book has helped me get started in investing in real estate. It helped me understand the different kinds of real estate investing from lease-options to flipping to being a landlord. I have also recommended this book, and Shemin's Landlord book, to friends who already own lots of properties and wanted to manage their properties and investments more effectively. Highly recommended.

SECRETS OF A REAL ESTATE MILLIONAIRE IS THE BEST ALL AROUND BOOK ON INVESTING I HAVE EVER READ... THE NATIONALLY SYNDICATED COLUMNIST, ROBERT BRUSS, RAYED IT A 12 ON A SCALE OF 1-10. THAT IS WHAT GOT ME TO BUY IT. THE AUTHOR, SHEMIN, LEAVES OUT ALL OF THE HYPE ABOUT REAL ESTATE AND TELLS YOU HOW TO GET STARTED AND HOW TO REALLY DO IT. THE LANDLORDING, FLIPPING, AND LEASE -OPTIONING IDEAS ARE GOOD ONES AND WELL EXPLAINED. IT IS ALSO NICE TO GET VALUABLE FORMS INSIDE THE BOOK. IT HAS MORE IN IT THAN SOMEE $200 COURSES I HAVE BOUGHT.

Robert's book is fun and easy to read. I am a successful Realtor but the ideas from Robert's experiences led me to purchase my home on lease option. We got a great deal and we will make around $50,000 to $60,000 or more in profit when we sell! Thank you, Robert, for sharing your wisdom with us. The question I ask the rest of you is, "What will you do after reading the book?"

This should only be purchased if you have never read any other book on real estate, if you've never spoken to someone knowledgeable about buying property, or if you honestly know nothing about the subject at all. And even then there are better books on the market, classes to take, websites to surf, or just talk to people. There are much, much better sources for even your first introductory information.

This book is very badly titled. There are no secrets in this book. It is basic information. No one who already owns a house should purchase it. If you know how to evaluate the potential profits and losses of a venture, you really don't need this book at all.

I can safely say, however, this book is not as bad as "Rental Houses for the Successful Small Investor." Both of them are 1-star though.

Mr. Shemin has written a very informative and easy to follow book that will help the beginner and the expert. I also had the pleasure of metting him in Orlando, FL at a real estate investors meeting, which is a tip I learned from reading his book!

Todd Kettelle Orlando, FL

Here's all he should have put in this book, "You can do it" because that's all I found. Very little in this book was helpful to me, maybe that's because I didn't want to read a book that only talked about how great the author was and how you can do it too. Mind you, he didn't actually tell you how, but he told you he was going to, up until the end of the book.

This book is a great read for all real estate investors and I highly recommend it!

Lex Levinrad - author of "Millions in Real Estate With No Cash And No Credit" Check out some of my books on Amazon: Social Networking and Internet Marketing for Real Estate Investors Title Insurance Tips & Secrets