Investing in Duplexes, Triplexes, and Quads: The Fastest and Safest Way to Real Estate Wealth
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  • Decent investment book, but overly optimistic
  • WOW!!!!!!!!!
  • Great Book
  • Definitely Worth Buying
  • Basic Read
Investing in Duplexes, Triplexes, and Quads: The Fastest and Safest Way to Real Estate Wealth
Larry B. Loftis
Manufacturer: Kaplan Business
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ASIN: 1419537253
Release Date: 2006-05-01

Book Description

Amass more than $900,000 in properties in one year, without using any of your own money, or that of your investors.

Real estate investing can be an excellent way to build wealth. With its advantages of cash flow, appreciation, tax benefits, equity buildup and leveraging, real estate may be the only vehicle that can carry the average person to retirement wealth.

Real estate investor, attorney, and author Larry Loftis has developed a safe, easy, and lucrative way for new investors to get into the game, and for experienced ones to enhance their portfolios. In Investing in Duplexes, Triplexes and Quads: The Fastest and Safest Way to Real Estate Wealth, he draws on both his real estate investing experience and legal acumen to explore advantages you may not have considered about residential multifamily properties of two to four units.

Learn how to:

•Buy duplexes, triplexes and quads with no money down, AND get cash back at closing.

•Eliminate risk, and guarantee that your mortgage payments are always covered.

•Use ""cash-out"" from refinancing to purchase more properties.

•Decide whether to buy and hold or ""pyramid"" to a large apartment complex.

•Use inflation, tax laws, and rehab to build a massive retirement nest-egg.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Decent investment book, but overly optimistic.......2007-08-18

The basic investing information in this book is solid, the problem is that the plan for gaining wealth is overly optimistic for many areas of the United States. Larry bases his wealth building plan on very fortunate appreciation that he experienced on his first investment property. Then as the plan is taught you refinance that first property after one year and use that money to buy another property. In Orlando, FL (where Larry bought his property) around that time the appreciation was 25%, but what about the least appreciating cities like the one where I live at 3%? Then the wealth building plan that Larry talks about goes out the window.
I thought the best part of the book was the info on closing, ideas that I have not reading anywhere else. Word of advice, skip over the property management chapter, the weakest chapter in the book where Larry advocates screening tenant by using your "gut". That is a recipe for disaster.

5 out of 5 stars WOW!!!!!!!!!.......2007-08-16

Strongly recommend reading this book regardless of your level of expertise. I've learned, been motivated, and have a better insight of investing in income properties. Very simple to read and understand.

5 out of 5 stars Great Book.......2007-08-08

The author is very knowledgeable, very honest with the subject because he actually practices what he preaches.

4 out of 5 stars Definitely Worth Buying.......2007-08-06

I brought about 3 books on real estate investing. I, too, have a three apartment building and a small investment property. When I look back a few years ago, I wish I actually have read this book to evaluate the potential purchases. I did okay in the end, but having to know the concepts and the GRM (Gross Rent Multiples) was the simplest thing to understand and only consistent way for me to compare investments properties. Other books tell you to compare the recent comparable sales, the replacement cost, building cost, etc to come up with the right figures. Frankly, those 'tools' mentioned in other books were not as useful as the GRM method mentioned in this book. The author also explains how the GRM changes, depending on the neighborhood and the locations. So, having that knowledge, I am able to compare properties very quickly to weed out the ones that I do not want. Once I have narrowed down the list of potential properties, then I can use the other methods to do the detailed analysis. I feel better now that I can now compare apples to apples. The sections toward the end were skimpy, but the overall value of this book is great. I recommend to a novice investor, as well as someone like myself who has been in it for about 6 years and still have a lot to learn.

4 out of 5 stars Basic Read.......2007-08-02

Great book for beginner investors who want the basics of multi-unit investing. There are a lot of strategies that can be learned from his experiences.

This book would go great with another book I read called Bubble Proof: Real Estate Strategies that Work in any Market by Tonja Demoff. She has such a great attitude and spin on real estate investing.
Ultrasonography in Vascular Diagnosis: A Therapy-Oriented Textbook and Atlas
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    Ultrasonography in Vascular Diagnosis: A Therapy-Oriented Textbook and Atlas
    Wilhelm Schäberle
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    This comprehensive and up-to-date presentation of vascular ultrasound provides a detailed account of this diagnostic modality and the exciting expansion it has seen in recent years. The emphasis is on the clinical aspects that are relevant from the angiologist’s and vascular surgeon’s point of view. The main chapters are subdivided into a text section and an atlas section. The text part of each chapter gives an account of the respective vascular territory in terms of its sonoanatomy, the examination procedure and normal findings, the indications for diagnostic ultrasound, and the clinical impact of the ultrasound findings. The atlas constituting the second part of each chapter presents a compilation of pertinent case material to illustrate the typical ultrasound findings not only of the more common vascular diseases but also of rare conditions that are nevertheless significant for the vascular surgeon and angiologist. The ultrasound material is compared with the angiographic and intraoperative findings. This book is a benefit for beginners as well as for experienced sonographers.
    Teaching Manual Of Color Duplex Sonography: A workbook on color duplex ultrasound and echocardiography
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      The book reviews normal findings, important pathologic conditions, scanning techniques, and the relative importance of color duplex scanning under a variety of headings:
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      Bad Habits: Duplex Collection
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • When will they bring book one back into print?
      Bad Habits: Duplex Collection
      Glenn McCoy
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      Book Description

      Every man fears a woman will invade his space¿even a wimpy bachelor like Eno. Stick-skinny and hapless with women, Eno lives with his dog Fang on one side of a duplex. Theirs is a messy, manly-man bachelor pad filled with beer, salty snacks, and power tools. In Bad Habits, the second Duplex collection, Eno and Fang once again star in their unique world of adventure and hilarity.

      Creator Glenn McCoy has won over The Duplex's fans by creatively exploring the eccentricities of buddies Eno and Fang. He counts among his fans cartoonist Lynn Johnston of For Better or For Worse, who has said of The Duplex and McCoy, "Here is a glimpse into the mind of a man who can make other cartoonists laugh and who can evoke the most cherished of compliments: Why didn't I think of that?!!"

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars When will they bring book one back into print?.......2006-12-20

      If you have the time to look, you'll see that Glenn McCoy's other "Duplex" Book either can't be purchased, or when it is available, sells for $75 or more. Yes, $75.00. That should tip you off to how funny he is and how good the books are. This one doesn't disappoint!
      Duplex and Color Doppler Imaging of the Venous System (Medical Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging)
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        The book provides a detailed, lucid, up-to-date account of the application of color duplex Doppler sonography in the diagnosis of pathologic conditions of the human venous system. Basic principles of duplex and color Doppler sonography are discussed, and examination techniques clearly explained. The interpretation of findings is elucidated with the assistance of numerous high-quality illustrations. All chapters are written by recognized experts in the field, ensuring that this volume will be of great value to all with an interest in sonography of the venous system.
        Duplex & Townhome Plans: 51 Designs for Multi-Family Living
        Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
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        -The perfect book for the investor or cost-conscious homeowner who wants to generate extra money.

        -Stylish and efficient multi-family designs from 6 of the country's best designers.

        -Small and cozy one-story designs to large and spacious two-story plans, this book has it all.

        -One- and two-story living featuring exterior styles suitable for all parts of North America.

        -Complete construction drawings available separately.

        Customer Reviews:

        4 out of 5 stars great work.......2000-02-21

        hi my dad wants to know your 800 number so he can call to order your book. he wants to build a duplex. so if you could e-mail me back i would be really grateful. thank you.

        1 out of 5 stars 51 bad plans.......2000-02-08

        This book has fifty one plans. About 5 are less than 2,000 total s.f. About 8 are between 2,000 to 2,400 total s.f. The rest are over 2,400 s.f. up to 4,000 s.f. Most are a 60's contemporary design with 1,550 s.f. each side. Also, almost every plan had a garage for each unit.
        Duplex Planet
        Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
        • "Shhh...It's an old man and he's talking...."
        • sounds great once you've actually read it
        • An entertaining book full of wit and wisdom
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        When David Greenberg graduated from art school he knew he wanted to work with the elderly--this book explains why. David asked his friends at the nursing home such questions as "Would you rather have a dizzy spell or stub your toe?"; "What is sleep?"; "Who is Frankenstein?"; "Why do people yell?"; "What is embarrassment?"; and "What can robots do?" He wrote down their odd, often unconnected answers and published them in his zine, Duplex Planet, from which he collected the extracts reprinted in this book. While at times it seems that sport is being made of the mental drift of the elderly, at other times the nursing home residents are shown to be sharp and witty, or sad and reflective. The book, which promises cheap laughs, actually delivers a variety of strong emotions, and at the same time offers a balanced portrayal of aging that doesn't shy away from its more frightening aspects.

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars "Shhh...It's an old man and he's talking....".......2002-04-25

        Yeah that's a quote from Milhouse on The Simpsons...

        but he's right. Old folks have a lot to say and finally someone took the time to listen and write it all down. I've been a huge fan of Duplex Planet as a zine. It's nice to read a simple, Xeroxed mag with quotes from all kinds of old people who've already pretty much seen it all.

        But instead of dwelling on the past, you might be surprised to see that a lot of the questions they're asked regard the present:

        "What's your favorite monster movie?"

        "How can you tell someone's a genius?"

        "What's more important: romance or food?"

        The answers are always honest, blunt and sometimes truly hilarious.

        Check out this book, then the comics series and of course the zine. ...

        4 out of 5 stars sounds great once you've actually read it.......1999-08-13

        preferably aloud, as a kind of modern scherezade, but ten times longer and a lot less one-sided

        or maybe it should be set to music

        5 out of 5 stars An entertaining book full of wit and wisdom.......1998-11-05

        'Duplex Planet' can be read all the way through or in a flip-and-read manner. It is the kind of book that makes an excellent coffee table conversation piece. You will want to share it with your friends and family; but, don't make the same mistake I did - don't give your copy away, or you'll end up, like me, having to buy another copy.
        Duplex Scanning in Vascular Disorders
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          Duplex Scanning in Vascular Disorders
          D. Eugene Strandness
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          Written by an internationally recognized pioneer in duplex scanning, this book shows readers how to use this technique in evaluating patients with arterial and venous disease. This new Third Edition is broader in scope and more clinical in focus, with specific guidelines on the indications for testing and practical advice on how to perform the examination and interpret the results. New images--including more than 100 full-color Doppler scans--give the book a fresh, state-of-the-art look. Ten experts from the University of Washington have been invited to contribute to this edition, adding their clinical experience and insights. A Brandon-Hill recommended title.
          The Duplex Money Tree: For Small-Time Investors
          Average customer rating: 1 out of 5 stars
          • Real Estate Investing For Dummies - I am the Dummie for Buying this Book!!!
          The Duplex Money Tree: For Small-Time Investors
          Dianne Van Beek
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          Customer Reviews:

          1 out of 5 stars Real Estate Investing For Dummies - I am the Dummie for Buying this Book!!!.......2007-02-23

          I am embarassed that I bought this book. It was the worst "pamphlet" I have ever bought. 1st of all the writing is huge, obviously they did not have enough content to make a book. Then they have 2-3 pages in each "chapter" that just have lines on them for the reader to write in their own notes. There was nothing of value in the book. They say menial things such as buy a duplex, live in one half and rent the other half out. In 20-30 years you will have paid off both sides and made some money -- duh!!! Oh yeah, if you need renters, put an ad in the paper --- brilliant. To protect yourself, have the renter sign a lease ---- einstein! Unless you don't know what a duplex is or you are dumber than dumb, stay away from this "pamphlet". By the way, I have a good "like new" copy of this for sale -- wanna buy it?
          No More Shaves: A Duplex Planet Collection
          Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
          • A nice idea, but not the most satisfying execution
          • Nothing Else Like It
          • Old Age is Funny
          • The great Duplex Planet illustrated
          No More Shaves: A Duplex Planet Collection
          David Greenberger
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          Take a trip to the amusing and poignant Duplex Planet.

          The Duplex Planet started in 1979 as a small, self-Xeroxed fanzine by David Greenberger. In 20 years, it has become a veritable cottage industry and endless source of inspiration for Greenberger. The Duplex Planet features stories and conversations that Greenberger had with the residents of the Duplex Nursing Home in Boston, where he worked in the late-1970s and '80s. Greenberger presents the beauty and comical wisdom of the often-bizarre and occasionally poignant things said by his elderly friends. Greenberger never imposes his own worldview, allowing the residents to quietly flesh themselves into some of the more remarkable characters in contemporary literature. No More Shaves presents these stories in comics form, interpreted by many of today's best cartoonists, including Dave Cooper, Jason Lutes, Rick Altergott, and more. Too frequently the elderly are ignored or denied a voice in our contemporary culture; Greenberger allows them the opportunity to share their opinions, wit and creativity in ways rarely experienced by many. No More Shaves builds on Greenberger's text by further humanizing the residents of the Duplex Nursing Home through the comics medium; the sympathetic lines of these excellent cartoonists give them immediate life and form.

          Customer Reviews:

          3 out of 5 stars A nice idea, but not the most satisfying execution.......2005-05-17

          I was really intrigued by the premise of this collection and really wanted to love it. However, it just didn't work out for me. This had its amusing bits...the fact that many different artists contributed made it seem disjointed at times (the narrative being stories from elderly men in a nursing home didn't help with continuity, either *Smile* )

          Still, it helped me pass the time. Some were truly sweet, some interesting, others scary and some dull...and then there were those that left me scratching my head. Oh well.

          5 out of 5 stars Nothing Else Like It.......2005-04-30

          No More Shaves, as with all the Duplex Planet books, CDs, etc., is a unique journey stemming from the synergistic vision of David Greenberger and the residents with whom he connects so well and on so many levels--connects for the benefit of the residents, and for the benefit of anyone fortunate enough to cross the path of the Duplex Planet.

          No More Shaves offers the added deminsion of the sort usually found in top-flight graphic novels--by some of the most esteemed practioners of the genre--to successfully bring the soulful conversations and musings into yet another organic medium.

          To summarize: it's great. I love it.

          5 out of 5 stars Old Age is Funny.......2004-04-27

          A grown-up comic book collection - easier to maintain than the 15 separate issues. Great Dan Clowes, Wayno, Dean Roher drawings. You have to laugh, and feel good about it. This book honors these men's lives.

          5 out of 5 stars The great Duplex Planet illustrated.......2003-04-01

          I feel that Duplex planet is is in the same vain as Arthur Bradford's How's Your News. Elderly people, much like handicapped people, are often times vibrant,colorful, funny and moving parts of our culture. Greenberger, like Bradford, lets us hear thier voices. The zine, Duplex Planet, has always been something that I felt is beautiful and necessary. The special illustrated versions somehow added to the dimensions of the yarns by the inhabitants of the Duplex. No More Shaves is a wonderful collection brought to us by the wonderful publishers, Fantagraphics, that collects some of the greats in the world of alternative illustration. Highly recommended by the OilCan!

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