Confessions of a Real Estate Entrepreneur: What It Takes to Win in High-Stakes Commercial Real Estate: What it Takes to Win in High-Stakes Commercial Real Estate / Edition 1

by James A. Randel, Jim Randel

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071467933
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	12/19/2005
Edition description:	List
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	655,962
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.69(d)

About the Author

James Randel is a real estate attorney, broker, and investor with more than 25 years of experience investin in both in commercial and residential real estate. He has been a featured commentator on television and has spoken at national real estate conferences around the United States.

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: Learning to Add Value
2. Possibilities
3. The Basics
4. Options
5. Contracts with Contingencies
6. Development
7. Revitalizing Existing Properties
8. A Complete Makeover
9. Other Mistakes I’ve Made
10. Buying Wholesale, Selling Retail
11. The Next New Great Idea
12. Buying Ahead of the Crowd
13. Brokerage
14. Leases and Other Property Interests
15. Other People’s Money
16. Finding Deals
17. When You’re a Seller
18. Attorneys
19. The Art of Persuasion
20. Success Skills
21. Conclusion
Index
About the Author

Editorial Reviews

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,

San Francisco Chronicle. - Robert J. Bruss

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."

--Bruss, Robert J. "San Francisco Chronicle." (12/8/2006 12:00:00 AM)

From the Publisher

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.”

San Francisco Chronicle. - Robert J. Bruss

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.”

— Bruss, Robert J.

San Francisco Chronicle

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.”

— Bruss, Robert J.

San Francisco Chronicle.

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.”

San Francisco Chronicle - Robert J. Bruss