Smart Trust Deed Investment in California [Paperback]

George Coats (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 292 pages
• Publisher: Barr-Randol Pub Co; 2 edition (February 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0934581010
• ISBN-13: 978-0934581011
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #331,082 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smart Trust Deed Investment in California, December 27, 1997

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Ted Harris ([e-mail]) (Incline Village, NV. 89450) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Smart Trust Deed Investment in California (Paperback)

For the person who is interested in really learning how to invest in Trust Deeds, this is without a doubt the best guide you will ever find. George Coats' coverage of this subject is very thourough and complete. I have been investing in trust deeds for some years, and luckely found this book shortly after it was written. It has been my bible ever since. The laws may be somewhat different in other states, but the principals and guidelines he provides are wonderfull. This book has helped me to avoid may pitfalls in making private loans. Required reading for anyone interested in this subject.

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unquestionably the best book on its subject, July 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Smart Trust Deed Investment in California (Paperback)

If you are into trust deed investment or brokering this is THE BOOK to have. Beg, borrow or steal a copy. Do anything you have to, but get this book!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Is The TD Investor's Bible, April 28, 2009

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B. Nelson "bruce3404" (Pacific NW, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Smart Trust Deed Investment in California (Paperback)

I've been using this book since I first started investing in Trust Deeds almost 20 years ago. I lived in CA when I purchased the book, I've since moved to a different state; the principles are the same. TD investing is a minefield and you will get ripped off if you're not careful. This wonderful book exposes many of the pitfalls of TD investing and helps provide a road map for beginners. One of the first things Coats says in his book is (I paraphrase here), "Assume everyone you are dealing with is a crook and a liar and act accordingly". Believe it! Then follow Coat's tips and thoroughly investigate every loan you are considering.