Trump University Real Estate 101: Building Wealth with Real Estate Investments (Hardcover)

by Gary W. Eldred (Author), Donald J. Trump (Foreword) "IN THIS BOOK, you will discover the principles of entrepreneuring in real state as lived and practiced by the ultimate entrepreneur, Mr. Donald Trump..." (more)
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Product Description
Trump University books are practical, straightforward primers on the basics of doing business the Trump way-successfully. Each book is written by a leading expert in the field and includes an inspiring Foreword by Trump himself. Key ideas throughout are illustrated by real-life examples from Trump and other senior executives in the Trump organization. Perfect for anyone who wants to get ahead in business without the MBA, these streetwise books provide real-world business advice based on the one thing readers can't get in any business school-experience.

In Trump University Real Estate 101, you'll learn how to:
* Develop the entrepreneurial skills to succeed in real estate investing
* Make money in any market at any time
* Convert properties for new uses and make more money
* Create instant equity in any property
* Determine how financing will affect the cash flow and value of your property
* Use options and assignments to buy and sell properties you don't own
* Assess the value of similar properties by comparing and analyzing multiple features
* And much more!

From the Inside Flap
Real estate is one of the most popular investment vehicles in America today. It's an important part of a diverse and profitable investment portfolio. For anyone who wants to get an understanding and begin investing, Trump University Real Estate 101 provides readers with the best ideas and most effective strategies for getting started. Combining the biggest name in business with the lessons of a top professor of economics, this practical guide covers the basics of real estate education.

Author Gary Eldred is a successful real estate investor, a former professor at Stanford University and the University of Illinois, and the bestselling author of such classic real estate guides as Investing in Real Estate and The Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing. In this comprehensive introduction to investing, he provides the kind of complete, professional-level guidance you'll find nowhere else. This reliable, real estate investing book discusses many wealth-building strategies available to investors and provides readers with an entrepreneurial framework for making money.

Beyond the basics, Eldred explains—amid all the speculation about a bursting real estate bubble—why now is still a great time to start investing. He then walks investors through the steps they need to take to get started safely and affordably. You'll find a full range of strategies and moneymaking ideas to choose from. This book will teach readers how to think like an entrepreneur, including how to use techniques to determine: the best time to buy; whether to sell, hold, or acquire more; the best neighborhood for investing; and the market niches you should specialize in—all presented in a straightforward, easy-to-apply manner.

With reliable guidance and world-class advice, this one-of-a-kind guide helps you get the most profit out of any investment. You'll learn the basics of financing, property management, and economic analysis; how to find the right property that fits your investing goal; and how to identify trends in property value, rent levels, and appreciation. Plus, you'll learn how to adapt your strategies for any market at any time.

Intended as either a standalone guide to real estate investing or as a companion for Trump University real estate courses, Trump University Real Estate 101 gives you all the information and tools you need to get started making money. Whether you want to get into the business for the long haul or find help on a one-time investment deal, this comprehensive guide explains everything you need to know to make a profit.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (June 23, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471917273
• ISBN-13: 978-0471917274
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #252,041 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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41 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, practical advice., September 26, 2006

By	Mr. Right "I'm right, you're wrong" (top of the mountain) - See all my reviews

This is not one of those garbage "no money down" real estate books, this book gives you valid and useful tips to help you build wealth in real estate, not pie in the sky nonsense. After reading this book I went out and did a deal (flip)and it went reasonably well. I'll get better with experience but this book gives you the basics to get started. Avoid all the no money, no credit books and read this one.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Anyone with common sense need not read this: Save your $21.95, July 1, 2007

By	Harvey S. Jacobs (Potomac, MD) - See all my reviews

I was very disappointed at the shallow nature of this volume. Several chapters in I realized that this was just another way for Trump to generate a few more royalty dollars. This whole volume can be summarized in a few general maxims: Chapters 1-3 Think like an entrepreneur... meaning take risks. Chapters 4-5 Do your OWN homework ... meaning don't rely on generally accepted rules. Chapters 6-10 Come up with the NEXT great idea ..... meaning think outside the box don't just follow the herd. The only reason I did not give this book a 1 star * is that the last four chapters DO contain some valuable information and charts, formulas and methods that DO go beyond just common sense or obvious advice like where's the market headed? (Chapter 6). In particular it was not until the final chapter (14) How to Value Properties did I actualy take my pen and paper out and start to take some notes. A far better read is Confesssions of a Real Estate Entrepreneur. Save your Time. Use your Common Sense and Spend your $22 bucks to buy another book.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For real investors, February 7, 2007

By	Uldis Lukasenoks "serumz" (Latvia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is very useful...but only for those who want to develop an entrepreneurial attitude to real estate - learn how to add maximal value to real estate. This book is not for those who want find "six secrets" or "seven superadvices" how to quickly (without efforts) became a billionaire.