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One of Robert Bruss'Top 10 Real Estate Books of 2006

“This book's theme is 'add value' to real estate, whether you invest in raw land, houses, run-down factory buildings with rezoning potential, or fixer-upper apartments and offices. The self-deprecating author shares his mistakes and his successes, along with his advice to invest with as little of your own cash as possible so profits can be maximized.”

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A front row seat into the world of high-stakes commercial real estate investing

“A must-read book … one of the best real estate investment books I have ever read. On my scale of 1 to 10, this unique book rates an off-the-charts 12.” ---Robert Bruss

Confessions of a Real Estate Entrepreneur is for the individual who is ready to get serious about investing. Not a rah-rah or get-rich-quick book, this book is for someone who is prepared to think about what he or she wants to accomplish. James Randel provides the how and why.

James Randel has been a successful investor and educator for 25 years. He teaches investing through stories and anecdotes – bringing to the limelight not just his successes (and there are some amazing stories of these) but also his mistakes. His candor is instructive and entertaining.

It is said that “those who can, do, and those who can’t, teach.” James Randel is a rare exception as he is both a highly successful investor as well as an excellent teacher. As said by Jeff Dunne, Vice Chairman of the largest real estate company in the world, CB Richard Ellis:

“I’ve tracked Jimmy’s incredible run of successful real estate investments for 20 years and more recently invested very profitably with him. His new book is a must read for anyone interested in real estate investing.”

If you are tired of the “same old, same old” and prepared to play in the big leagues, this book is calling your name. (20061208)

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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (December 19, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0071467939
  • ISBN-13: 978-0071467933
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (69 customer reviews)
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for begining and intermediate investors, August 14, 2006
I have over 100 RE books in my library and I would rank this in the top 5. It's very different from most books you will read - how many authors admit to, and document their mistakes? I have a Master's in RE, done some development projects and I still learned alot from this book.

Note: It's not a book for a pure beginner. For them I recommend one of the non-no money down books to learn the basics of LTV, cap rates, etc. Then study this book over and over.

Doing that will save you years in your real estate education. It's cost me over $100,000 in life "lessons" to learn what you will learn in this book.

Thanks Mr Randel.
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25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Same old Rhetoric, April 8, 2006
It would appear as though I am in the minority as the previous reviews all seem to tout this book as the go-to guide for for anyone with an interest in real estate investing. I have my doubts that Randel's sophisticated guide to making money in the real estate business will leave any serious Investor scratching his head asking "Why didn't I think of that?" For someone who is so internationally acclaimed I found it odd that in my 34+ years in the real estate business I have never once heard of him, but then I have never lectured at Harvard either.
While I have no doubt there are a select few that may be able to glean some useful information from Randel's book, I'm afraid the "Priceless Lessons" that the book description provides are little more than common sense. Spend the extra 2 cents and pick up a copy of Real Estate Investing for Dummies.
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars 25 Years Worth of Real Estate Experience in 256 Pages, April 20, 2006
James Randel shares great concepts that were acquired over 25 years of deal making that are well worth anyone's time who has any interest in real estate. I've been on Wall St. for 11 years and doing real estate deals for 6 and must say I agree with 100% of what is in this book. He gives you the play by play on a few multi million dollar deals that have worked out well and surprisingly enough on some that have not. A few great lines:

"Never believe your own press clippings"
"Never take anything for granted"

He lists 13 "Success Skills" and says, "I do not believe success is an accident" The 1st skill is PASSION, where he says, "A small difference in energy can sometimes be the difference between success and failure."

Next is "Work Ethic" I love this one, "If you're not willing to work hard at the real estate game, do not come out of the dugout."

Also key for people to understand is how NOI (Net Operating Income) affects the price of a property, and how improvements in the net can boost the price of a property even if nothing else has changed.

Interestingly he talks about South Florida where my partner and I have also had tremendous success. He's hot on "North Beach" which is just north of South Beach in Miami. We are a bit further North in Hollywood Beach, but none the less our premise is the same as his; the wave of growth is heading north.

By Kevin Kingston author of, A 20,000% Gain in Real Estate

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