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Creating Wealth Through Probate: The Best-Kept Secret in Real Estate Investing

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Author: James Banks
Publisher: Kaplan Business
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars

(21 reviews)
Sales Rank: 433062

Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 288
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 7.2 x 0.7

ISBN: 1419505149
Dewey Decimal Number: 332.6324
EAN: 9781419505140
ASIN: 1419505149

Publication Date: June 1, 2005
Release Date: May 1, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Customer Reviews:

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Good Introductory Book. July 18, 2005
8 out of 8 found this review helpful

This is an introductory book that basically tells you the general rules of buying things at probate. While the introduction and the back cover talk about buying all kinds of things at probate, the bulk of the book is on buying real estate.

Real estate, as Mr. Banks puts it, is the 'Big Nuggets' of the investing world, especially if you are thinking of commercial property. When you buy something at the probate auction you are expected to come up with the cash or a cashiers check within minutes. You don't have time to go looking for a lender. He says find a rich friend if you don't have the money or credit yourself -- good luck. Why wouldn't the rich friend just pay you a finders fee and take the investment himself.

Most places have a person in charge of selling estate property. Here in the county where I live that office is called the Public Administrator. They put out an auction list periodically that lists the personal property they have for sale -- computers, guns, camera, jewelry, etc. You might want to call your county clerks office and try to find such a department where you live.

Investing in real estate obtained via probate is fine, but it's not quite as competition free as Mr. Banks implies. Hint: go watch an auction before you decide to go into the business.

This is a good introductory book. It will give you the broad outlines, it's up to you to make it into a real business.

5 out of 5 stars

Terrific Insight into Probate Investing July 1, 2005
5 out of 10 found this review helpful

This is a quick very thorough read on the world of probate investing.
Jim Banks' experience in the area really comes through as he guides his readers through the processes.
It opened my eyes into the opportunities that exist and to how I might profit.

5 out of 5 stars

You wouldn't believe it June 25, 2005
13 out of 16 found this review helpful

I had the pleasure of seeing Jim Banks present at a workshop in LA. He talked through a probate process that, on the surface, seems pretty scary--primarily because the words attorney, court and judge are part of the process. I've always taken a do-it-yourself approach, so Jim's workshop got me interested in investing. A few weeks later I went out and bought the book, which takes you through the process and removes some of the fear factor.

I'm in the process of working through two probate deals, one with a solid offer and another with so many questions that my wife wrote Jim an email (his address is in the book--go buy it!). You wouldn't believe it--Jim called to talk me through my concerns. It turns out that I was over-analyzing the process and creating roadblocks that don't exist. Because of the book and Jim's help on the phone I'm ready to make an offer on this new probate property.

I know the man can't call and talk to every one of his readers, but he is interested in his customers and he does provide you with the information you need.

5 out of 5 stars

Good startup June 17, 2005
9 out of 12 found this review helpful

This book is good startup. That is the point you should start from. Don't expect narrative, step-by-step instruction to 1 million dollars - a lot of people can not do it even after take the investing courses.
Take Real Estate license course. Take Probate Law classes and reread the book again. And try after that.
Thanks Jim
Sergey Michalev

1 out of 5 stars

Don't Waste Your Money June 6, 2005
13 out of 15 found this review helpful

What a joke. Don't buy this book. It was a complete waste of my time and energy. Several problems with it... It is packed with a TON of filler material. It has a few goofy stories about probate situations, which are mildly interesting. It also contains a lot of rediculous "insight" about real estate investing in general, that I can't help but wonder if the author is actually a real estate investor. It certainly doesn't sound like it! And, pages 111-244 are filled with nothing but useless junk including court system flow charts and classified ads! This is only book I have ever bought on the topic of real estate investing that I felt was a complete waste of money. The author simply does not share any practical information on doing probate deals. Its real substance is in pages 46-54. Read those at the bookstore and then leave it there.

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