Living Large in Small Spaces: Expressing Personal Style in 100 to 1,000 Square Feet
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Lots of inspiration
  • Fabulousity on a budget
  • A lovely book that could use a bit of fine-tuning to best serve its intended readership
  • Really small spaces!
  • Living Large in Small Spaces
 Living Large in Small Spaces: Expressing Personal Style in 100 to 1,000 Square Feet
Marisa Bartolucci , and Radek Kurzaj
Manufacturer: Harry N. Abrams
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0810991055

Book Description

With a little imagination and creativity--and without hiring a professional--almost anyone can transform a small living space into a comfortable and stylish environment. Whether decorating a dorm room, an apartment, or a little cottage, what we strive for is a look and feel that expresses our individual personalities. Part style guide, part idea sourcebook, this handy volume--designed to meet the needs of real people with real budgets--is packed with smart ideas, basic design principles, and enough inspiration to get you off the sofa to make it happen.

In her lively, informative text, design guru Marisa Bartolucci takes readers inside 33 small homes from cities across the U.S. to reveal how a strong sense of style--rather than design know-how or unlimited resources--is the most effective tool for transforming an ordinary cramped living space into a smart yet functional private sanctuary.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Lots of inspiration.......2007-09-22

Love the way the book shows apartments of varying small sizes and multiple solutions for small-space dilemmas (like little room for sleeping, tiny kitchens). I was able to brainstorm a solution for my own apartment after one look through this book.

My only complaint is that there are no product resources listed--just designers' names and contact information.

5 out of 5 stars Fabulousity on a budget.......2007-06-01

Well, I guess I'll add my voice to the chorus of reviewers for this book:

This is a jewel of a book. Lots of fabulous examples of small spaces with a lot of character. People who love art, collect books and appreciate unexpected decorating ideas will enjoy this book."

4 out of 5 stars A lovely book that could use a bit of fine-tuning to best serve its intended readership.......2007-04-06

I really liked this book, but it only gets 4 out of 5 stars because I think the definition of "small spaces" is too broad. This book would be better if it showcased twice as many spaces from 100-600sqf, rather than going all the way up to 1000. Maybe for people who don't live in cities, 1000sqf is tiny, but I think a lot of the book's target audience would find that amount of space to be truly palatial. Many of the larger spaces had yards or terraces, sometimes doubling the real amount of living space, so that feels like a "cheat" to me. I got the most ideas out of the first half of the book, and the rest of the book was enjoyable as a general interior design book rather than a "small spaces" design book. Many of the featured homes' remodels involve knocking out walls and really re-working a space, so if you're a renter looking for what you can do with a small space you don't own, you might be disappointed. All in all, a very nice book with wonderful photographs, I just wish there was a greater focus on spaces under 600sqf, and more creative rentals being showcased for readers who are renters.

5 out of 5 stars Really small spaces!.......2007-03-26

A small but pretty coffee table book with great content and some good ideas for living in tiny, tiny spaces.

1) 16 of the 33 profiled spaces were 500 sq ft or less! The other 17 were 600 - 1000 sq ft in size. I haven't seen many books on small space living that focus on this size range. Most books seem to present 2000 sqft houses as tiny.

2) The owners of these spaces didn't all have an unlimited budget. Many were in rentals so gut renovations, moving walls, etc was not an option. Many did have expensive or design worthy furniture and art but quite a few were heavily furnished with IKEA and thrift store finds.

3) Most of the owners had to be very carefull with clutter and picking pieces that would work in the space and that they really loved. Some of the other Amazon reviews found this to be somewhat unrealistic but I think that when you live in such small spaces, you are going to have to keep things very neat and tidy.

4) Part of the title is "expressing personal style". There is plenty of that in the book mostly clustered around what I'll call "modern" (eams etc), "drama" (red, red everywhere), "eclectic" (high design items mixed with garage sale items) and "standard" (danish). Many of the owners have extensive collections that are well presented and show off their unique personal style.

5) Most of these places are inhabited by: architects, artists, interior decorators, makeup artists, writers, curators, floral designers, etc. Essentially those who are in the "profession". I got the impression that hiring someone is de rigur if you are an accountant or fireman.

6) I liked the organization of the book by size of the space, architectural diagram of the space, lots of well shot photos, a narrative of who the residents are and how the space came to be and a picture of the residents.

7) One of my favorites were Francisco Parod and Ximena Orozco, the couple from Mexico living in a 450sqft NY apartment...with a baby! Not only did it look comfortable and open, they furnished almost everything at IKEA. My other favorite was Karen Meyer. She had translucent screens that could slide between the living room and dining room. This provided flexibility to the spaces by making it more expansive or more private, as needed. A murphy bed that was behind a shelf unit in the dining room could be opened up to create a guest room. A nice example of rooms doing double duty.

All in all, the best book I've found for realistic ideas for very small spaces.

3 out of 5 stars Living Large in Small Spaces.......2007-03-19

Although I was not overwhelmed with inspiration, I liked the set-up of this book. The spaces are grouped by square footage complete with pictures of all areas of the space and a floor plan so that you can visualize how the spaces fit together. I also liked the fact that there were various design styles. However, I could not visualize myself living in the majority of the spaces displayed in this book. The majority of the homes displayed were homes of designers and artists. Since I myself am not a designer or an artist, I could and would not begin to design like what was displayed in this book.
The Real Estate Recipe: Make Millions by Buying Small Apartment Properties in Your Spare Time (Nuts & Bolts Series) (Nuts & Bolts series)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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  • Worth The Investment
  • Best I've Found Thus Far
  • The Real Estate Recipe: Make Millions by Buying Small Apartment Properties in Your Spare Time
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 The Real Estate Recipe: Make Millions by Buying Small Apartment Properties in Your Spare Time (Nuts & Bolts Series) (Nuts & Bolts series)
Brian K. Friedman
Manufacturer: Dna Press
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ASIN: 0974876593

Book Description

Investing in apartment properties is made simple in this comprehensive resource for prospective buyers on how to make smart decisions about real estate and reach financial independence. Instructions, sample cases, worksheets, and real-life examples illustrate how to find and buy good property. An introduction to the real estate market for novices complements sophisticated discussions of finding value-added properties, determining market rent, obtaining a mortgage, refinancing, and selling. The expert advice presented offers an analytical approach to assuring predictable and successful investment in an often uncertain market.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Probably The Best Book On This Subject.......2007-03-10

I have read and own numerous books on real estate investment and found this one to be one of the most concise and detailed books on apartment house investing on the market. I really don't understand what a previous reviewer meant by that it was a total loss. I found it to be detailed and informative. It literally takes you by the hand leads into investing on a property. I will be following the author's advice and begin investing in small apartment properties. If you are seeking true financial independence, you would be wise to purchase this book and not the crap promoted on late night t.v.

5 out of 5 stars Worth The Investment.......2006-05-07

This is one of four books on purchasing and managing real estate that we purchased. Although pricey due to availability in hardback only, for those such as us that are first time buyers of commercial real estate, the data, clarity of thought and information will likely prove very valuable. It is a quick read that provides the basic tenets of buying multi-family units. The financial elements are fairly simplistic; hence we purchased an additional book that delves into the intricacies of purchasing and financing multi-family units.

4 out of 5 stars Best I've Found Thus Far.......2006-02-25

Of the three books I've read on investing in multi-family real estate, this is by far the best. The author does a good job of walking the reader through from start to finish the purchase of a representative property. In the appendix the author provides several very easy to understand and useful financial analysis templates which can easily be recreated in Excel or any other spreadsheet program.

4 out of 5 stars The Real Estate Recipe: Make Millions by Buying Small Apartment Properties in Your Spare Time.......2006-02-06

I found the book to be a very concise (Nuts & Bolts) and logical approach to buying small apartment properties from someone who obviously knows the process. He gives you all the tools needed to anaylise, purchase, manage and project profits. The forms in the book are easily accessed at the publisher's website www.dnapress.com for downloading. I'm closing on a 7 unit property in less than 2 weeks. Thanks Brian!

1 out of 5 stars Complete Waste of money.......2005-10-14

This will be my first and only online review of any of my 200+ books in my library. But it needed to be said... The Biggest disappointment I have ever purchased...

1 Star
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A Complete waste of money!

212 total pages (With Huge fonts and Filler pages after every Chapter Title Page)

4 Pages of Filler for "note"-taking in the back

17 Pages of "Constant Payment Tables/Remaining Loan Balance" Charts

The Book Averages 4 pages (Sides not full) per chapter of info

Page 151 is the Start of the Appendix
The Very Small Home: Japanese Ideas for Living Well in Limited Space
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Small Book < Top Review
  • you'll want one of these houses
  • 1700sqft are BIG and luxurious in Hong Kong
  • It's ok but not to Canadian code
  • Very Interesting
 The Very Small Home: Japanese Ideas for Living Well in Limited Space
Azby Brown
Manufacturer: Kodansha International
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 4770029993
Release Date: 2005-05-01

Book Description

Building small can be a sign of higher ambitions, and those who take the time to peruse these pages will undoubtedly grow to appreciate that creating a small home can be an amazingly positive and creative act, one which can enhance life in surprising ways. The Very Small Home presents stunning design advances in Japan. Eighteen recent houses, from ultramodern to Japanese rustic, are explored in depth. Particular emphasis is given to what the author call the Big Idea-the overarching concept that does the most to make the house feel more spacious than it actually is. Among the Big Ideas introduced here are ingenious sources of natural light, well-thought-out atriums, snug but functional kitchens, unobtrusive partitions, and free-flowing circulation paths. An introduction by the author puts the house designs in the context of lifestyle trends, and highlights their shared characteristics. For each project, the intentions of the designers and occupants are examined. The result is a very human sensibility that runs through the book. A glimpse of the dreams and aspirations that these unique homes represent and that belies their apparent modesty. The second half of the book is devoted to illustrating the special features in the homes, from clever storage and kitchen designs, to ingenious skylights and nooks. As with his earlier Small Spaces, Azby Brown has given home owners, designers, and architects a fascinating new collection of thought-provoking ideas.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Small Book < Top Review.......2007-07-15

Interesting book well written, good details and good pictures, an insperation to those who seek some good ideas in looking as space saving ideas.

5 out of 5 stars you'll want one of these houses.......2007-06-15

gorgeous and inspired houses. the creativity will amaze you ^_^
you will probably be jealous of the people who actually live in the houses in the book.

2 out of 5 stars 1700sqft are BIG and luxurious in Hong Kong.......2007-04-18

"Small" is a matter of perspective, especially if you live in a 700sqft apartment and expect to get some ideas to use in small 300-450sqft apartments on Hong Kong Island.

2 out of 5 stars It's ok but not to Canadian code.......2007-04-04

The book is full of ideas but most not really practical when it comes to code and fire safety issues in canada. I was expecting more out of this book.......... slightly dissapointing.

4 out of 5 stars Very Interesting.......2007-03-14

Japanese design is different to Western design in terms of living requirements.

I now have a much deeper understanding of the creation of small living spaces that work well rather than building bigger for re-sale or convention.

Hopefully, my own home (when built) will be an east-west fusion that I will enjoy for a long time.

This book is part of my collection on 'small home' design and one which I return to when I need to remind myself about scaling down.
25 Houses Under 3000 Square Feet
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Almost as good as 25 houese under 2500 sq. ft.
  • Sample Some Modern Homes
 25 Houses Under 3000 Square Feet
James Grayson Trulove
Manufacturer: Collins Design
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ASIN: 0060833084
Release Date: 2006-01-24

Book Description

Following the successful 25 Houses Under 2500 Square Feet and 25 Houses Under 1500 Square Feet, this book continues to explore the joys of living in compact, well-designed spaces. The twenty-five homes presented here, all recently constructed, offer an extraordinary range of architectural solutions for designing functional yet interesting, dramatic living spaces, ranging from a few hundred to 3,000 square feet.

Each of the projects illustrates an innovative use of materials and careful attention to space and light. The informative text highlights the design and technical aspects of each house, and accompanying photography, architectural drawings, and site plans provide even further insight.

25 Houses Under 3000 Square Feet presents homes from coast to coast that everyone can relate to -- an abundance of exciting designs that are sure to inspire and amaze.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Almost as good as 25 houese under 2500 sq. ft........2007-08-24

There were some interesting porjects but not like 25 houses under 2,500 sq. ft. Some really good detailing but also some that do not have the level of detail as the larger houses. Might be because of budget, not the house themselves.

5 out of 5 stars Sample Some Modern Homes.......2006-03-08

The 25 houses are featured with photos, architectural drawings and site plans. The homes are varied to fit the sites and to match the personality of the owner.
You've heard of Tex-Mex? One house in San Diego combines Japanese and Mexican design elements, so you see, this is not just a collection of standard home plans.
How to Buy and Manage Rental Properties: The Milin Method of Real Estate Management for the Small Investor
Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
  • Dynamic Duo?
  • Are we reading the same book?
  • The people who conned us out of our house probably read this
  • Buy a different book.
  • Covers a niche market: a niche you would not want to go...
 How to Buy and Manage Rental Properties: The Milin Method of Real Estate Management for the Small Investor
Irene Milin , and Mike Milin
Manufacturer: Fireside
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Mike and Irene Milin are the world's most successful couple in real estate education, the "Dynamic Duo" whose amazing sellout seminars in real estate management have shown thousands across the country how to find, purchase, and rent properties -- and let their tenants do the work!

Now the Milins have put their practical, time-tested techniques into a book, How to Buy and Manage Rental Properties. They show you how to use the Milin Method to avoid problems and expenses while keeping the money coming in -- the Milin promise is financial freedom in two to three years! How to Buy and Manage Rental Properties will show you how you can get tenants involved in the maintenance of your rental properties -- the remarkable "hands-off" strategies that put your properties on auto pilot, leaving you the time to achieve more as a real estate entrepreneur. Their program covers in detail all aspects of buying, financing, maintaining, and renting properties, including:

* Managing people, not property

* Buying right to manage right

* Rental interviews and agreements

* Keeping good tenants, and getting rid of bad ones

* Bookkeeping, taxes, and property tracking

* Real estate agents and property sales

* Equity sharing and partnerships

It's all here in a guide you can easily read and refer to -- the best, most comprehensive program of buying and rental techniques ever developed, detailing sound and sensible ways to protect your investments and get the most out of your properties with the least trouble.

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Dynamic Duo?.......2007-01-12

There are many awesome books from Amazon but this is not one of them. This book is very informative, interesting as well as enlightening though how they, the authors, think and act.

People are not animals. Where is dignity? This book gives landlords a bad name and the industry of renting.

The cover is well done and that is misleading. The contents is degrading and lacks soul. Ethics?

The majority of landlords do not run their rentals like this.

5 out of 5 stars Are we reading the same book?.......2006-01-16

This book was my landlord bible when we started in 1998. I would trade in a dozen of my other real estate books before giving up this one. You can't get a more information-packed book than this for the price of a Starbuck's coffee! I created all my rental forms and my rental agreement with this little handbook. Of course, my letters and agreement have been modified with the times but this book was indispensable advice for us first-time landlords. There may be better books out there today but I have to give credit where credit is due. This book was the backbone to our aspirations and success today.

1 out of 5 stars The people who conned us out of our house probably read this.......2004-12-15

This book will go into the circular file, if you know what I mean. It is difficult for me to understand why there are so many people like this who only see others as dollar signs and 'pets' (as they call renters) they can take advantage of. I will NOT be using their con strategies as a landlord. I hate the idea about leading someone to believe your office is in a building but you not even having one. We unfortunately were duped like this except the guy had a post office box that he led us to believe was his 'office suite.' Whatever. Just don't buy this book, instead look for a book that is morally and ethically teaching you how to provide a good service or product in this world and your business will then flourish!

2 out of 5 stars Buy a different book........2004-03-09

The vast majority of the authors' properties are in Arizona, which I believe is economically depressed for the most part. Since I live in California, a large portion of what they advise is either illegal or impossible to apply. The Milins know this, and a lot of their advice has caveats about California. In particular, a landlord's ability to evict tenants in this state is severely curtailed compared to the Milins' policies. They suggest buying property in a state where the laws favor landlords instead.

While I can believe that some of these techniques may work in the particular market they're in (I wouldn't know since I borrowed this book because I am about to become a landlord), the Milins are clearly elitists whose main sense of pride is in their ability to make a lot of money, and not so much in their personal integrity and general respect for others. Their policies and relationships with tentants, as described, are incredibly manipulative.

One piece of advice is only to have month-to-month rental agreements. Around here rental prices are really expensive, and the rental market fluctuates wildly. So I don't see how tenants would accept no lease agreement around here.

Their typical lease agreement has restrictions like, tenants can't put ANY holes in the walls, i.e. not even small nails to hang pictures, or to hang curtains. That's just outrageous to me. What are they supposed to do about window coverings? Tenants aren't allowed privacy?

The Milins advise that you provide no major appliances whatsoever. Certain appliances one is not expected to provide, like Washer/Dryer, but who is going to provide their own cookstove and refrigerator??? When I was a renter, I never had to provide this and there's no way I'd rent a place if I had to provide my own stove and fridge, because it's really expensive, and I'd just have to get rid of them if I moved.

The advice to spend a lot of time up front interviewing renters and going over, line by line, every bit of a contract, I think is good. Also, to spell out everything you can possibly think of in the lease explicitly, is also good but that's just common sense. Put in the time now and it will save you trouble later. Do a credit/background check. Interview, interview, interview. Be clear. Follow your instincts - if you get a bad feeling about someone, don't rent to them.

Furthermore, their sample letters are wordy and condescending. Any normal adult reading it would see through this BS right away, in my opinion.

The bottom line is, I don't know from experience on the landlord side of things, but having been a tenant for 15 years, but I really doubt you have to be such a jerk to have good tenants. If all you care about is how much money you make, then their method may work, and it may not. I say buy a different book with more and better reviews from actual landlords.

1 out of 5 stars Covers a niche market: a niche you would not want to go..........2003-08-12

The book would hardly have any value to you unless to plan to buy hundreds and hundreds of cheap houses in communities "nowhere near the universities" and rent them out to "meek" people who "work with their hands" and do not have time for "annoying questions". Then, just "keep them in awe of you", and collect the rent ruthlessly. I am just starting out as a landlord. I wish I had not read this book...
The New American Dream: Living Well in Small Homes
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Smaller is Better
  • Great ideas, beautiful photography
 The New American Dream: Living Well in Small Homes
James Gauer
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ASIN: 1580931472
Release Date: 2004-11-04

Book Description

Simplicity, modesty, and skillful design are the principles that have guided James Gauer both in his architectural practice and in the selection of the seventeen outstanding projects in this unique collection of small homes by architects around the country. A wide range of housing types and settings—from a diminuative New York City apartment to a farmhouse in Pennsylvania, a cottage in Santa Monica, and a single-family home in Nashville—illustrates a variety of architectural styles and design solutions that have transformed these small spaces into comfortable, stylish, cost and energy-effecient residences. More than a how-to style guide, this volume features a wide range of of housing types from 475 to 2,100 square feet.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Smaller is Better.......2005-01-04

The New American Dream is a marvelous pictoral essay presenting a well argued thesis for the superiority of small spaces. The breakdown of the book into sections which focus on specific aesthetic merits that small houses and apartments can provide is
extremely well articulated. It is so refreshing to be able enjoy a book on design that has a text worthy of its photographs.


5 out of 5 stars Great ideas, beautiful photography.......2004-11-06

I bought this book at Strand Bookstore in New York because of the beautiful photography and details the author included about each featured home. I love that there is a movement (apparently) towards smaller homes. I'm originally from Houston, and the disgusting scale of houses in the suburbs is such a contrast to the wonderful buildings featured in this book.

The only problem I had was I felt that most of the dwellings featured were second homes. I would like to have seen more primary residences.
Tiny Houses: or How to Get Away From It All
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • buy the other one
  • A great little book
  • Tiny Houses, Big Ideas
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 Tiny Houses: or How to Get Away From It All
Lester R. Walker
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Tiny Houses contains the plans for forty-four houses so small that anyone can afford to have one—and so thoughtfully designed that anyone can build one—each offering the dream of solitude, a place to escape for a weekend of romance, meditation, or whimsy. Award-winning architect Lester Walker shows how, with a little energy and imagination, everyone's dream of owning a home, or having a second home in the country, is within reach.

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars buy the other one.......2007-02-13

The book "A Little House of My Own" is the same book, but in color and better designed. And cheaper. Just sayin'.

5 out of 5 stars A great little book.......2004-12-21

This book has whetted my apetite for building small, tiny homes for years. I highly recommend it.

A great idea is simply to make one of these places in the backyard someplace to keep warm while getting away from it all.

Ben

5 out of 5 stars Tiny Houses, Big Ideas.......2000-10-03

I've owned Walker's book since I picked it up on a sale table eight or nine years ago. It's probably given me more enjoyable fantasy hours than any other book I own. I hope to build my own office/studio in the woods behind my house, and this book has fueled my dreams. I may never get around to building any of these structures, but I've been rewarded many times over by the inspiration of "Tiny, Tiny Houses."

5 out of 5 stars These little houses are big on inspiration.......2000-04-28

Forty small, simple and wonderful homes presented in photos, plans and detail drawings by an architect who is an authority on American vernacular design.

1 out of 5 stars Coverage dated.......1999-10-28

Who would think 1987 would look so dated? A few of the "dwellings" are amusing but the hippy look and scrap construction makes me think most photos were from the 60's.
Make Money with Small Income Properties
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Small Income Properties
  • Excellent
  • Not your first real estate book, but very valuable
  • Create value, Increase net income
  • Great book for beginners or pros
 Make Money with Small Income Properties
Gary W. Eldred
Manufacturer: Wiley
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0471433411

Book Description

In the Make Money series, renowned real estate investor and bestselling author Gary W. Eldred shows you how to profit from the safest, most reliable wealth builder in the world-real estate. With coverage of all the fundamentals-from finding the right properties to financing and managing them-Eldred shows you the ropes so you don't have to learn important lessons the hard way. Unlike general guides to investing in real estate, each title in the Make Money series gives you the specialized expertise necessary to fully profit from a select investment strategy.

Make Money with Small Income Properties shows you how to grow your fortune by purchasing and managing multi-unit rental properties-from duplexes to twenty-four-unit buildings. Compared to other real estate investments, small income properties offer higher returns, positive cash flows, and easy-qualifying seller financing. The expert guidance you'll find here illustrates how you can boost property values and increase rent collections through effective and friendly management. This simple-to-follow guide offers the knowledge you need to find properties that will increase in value, manage them effectively (rule one: never think of yourself as a landlord), and maximize your profits. Make Money with Small Income Properties will show you how to:

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Everything first-time investors need to know about small income properties

Millions of investors are looking for a safe place to put their money. Make Money with Small Income Properties shows readers how to invest in everything from duplexes to twenty-four-unit properties. The book explains to first-time investors why small income properties are such a good investment and shows them how to take advantage of seller financing. The author includes tips on how investors can use property management and tenant management schemes to increase value. Topics include location, property conditions, market conditions, calculating net profit, and securing financing.

Gary W. Eldred, PhD (Gainesville, FL) is a realtor who has served on the graduate business faculty at Stanford University and the University of Illinois. He is also the coauthor of Investing in Real Estate, Fourth Edition (0-471-32339-X) and author of Yes! You Can Own the Home You Want (0-471-09978-3) and The 106 Common Mistakes Homebuyers Make (and How to Avoid Them) (0-471-12658-6), all published by Wiley.

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Small Income Properties.......2007-06-27

If you are looking for a how to guide this is not the book. Eldred, gives you a very high level overview of the real estate game.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent.......2006-08-02

Provides terrific materials in an understable way. I'm a novice and have
heard and read many claims and get rich tomorrow schemes.
This is an excellent tool.Even if I don't invest this year, it is a great
way to understand the economy for anyone.

5 out of 5 stars Not your first real estate book, but very valuable.......2003-11-13

This book, as others have noted, is not about the mechanics of proceeding; it's no cookbook and doesn't outline the specific steps to implement a deal. Nor does it specify some mythical "one true strategy" you should follow. What it does, and does very well, is cover the entire spectrum of larger strategy issues that will distinguish the greater success of strategic thinkers from the blind-luck results of simple tactical implementers.
Who is this for? People who have read (or done) enough real estate that they don't need yet another book of the details. People who want (or need) to be reminded to think about the larger plan, where they are going, and how to optimize your strategy for best results. I'm a business strategist professionally, and I think this is well written and useful. Some of the people who appreciate it the least ("just do it" types who want to be handed simple answers) would benefit the most from this very good summary of real estate strategic thinking. It's true, you do need to dive in and "just go do it" to make RE work. But thinking about the issues in this book will probably make any RE campaign significantly *better*. Good luck, to each of you.

5 out of 5 stars Create value, Increase net income.......2003-10-13

This is the second book I've read by Eldred. I like his style and thoughtful ideas. Unlike so many get rich in real estate books, Eldred seems to have his feet on the ground, yet he still demonstrates great ideas and techniques for buying, improving, and creating value for properties. This book does not cover "everything you need to know" (what book does?), but it does give you a unique and solid approach to investing smarter and more profitably.

5 out of 5 stars Great book for beginners or pros.......2003-09-28

If you're thinking about investing in real estate, this book will give you a clear path to follow to maximize your profits. I found its strength both in its clearly written explanations as well as the tips and ideas on how to develop an improvement strategy. As a quick read that fully covers the basics, it's the best book on investing in small apartment buildings that I have read. True, as the reviewer below notes, you won't find a bunch of crazy "no credit, no cash" dealmaking tatics here. But you will find substantive content that distinguishes this author from others. Whether investing pro or amateur, I believe you'll come away from this book with insights that will really boost your return potential. I certainly did.
Mini House Now
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • McMansion Antithesis
 Mini House Now
Agata Losantos
Manufacturer: Collins Design
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0061139335
Release Date: 2006-11-21

Book Description

As the success of MINI HOUSE proved, bigger is not necessarily better, certainly not where your home is concerned. MINI HOUSE NOW demonstrates this point, showcasing dozens of homes that ingeniously make the most out of a small amount of space. For anyone living in or building small&ndash;scale home, this is the perfect source of inspiration.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars McMansion Antithesis.......2007-01-12

Made me feel like a glutton after buying an 1200 sq. foot condo... what a waste of space! An excellent book showing you don't need an 8,000 square foot mansion to live comfortably. The book is also great for anyone interested in minimalism interior design as many of the homes don't allow for much clutter or adornment.
The Smaller Home: Creating the Perfect Fit
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great book for ideas and a reality check!
  • am returning the book...
  • The Average Size Home Doesn't Have to Be Average
 The Smaller Home: Creating the Perfect Fit
Dan Sater
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ASIN: 0060891890
Release Date: 2006-07-03

Book Description

The Smaller Home offers interesting new ways of thinking about the home. Innovative and efficient use of space can make living easier, more economical, and more enjoyable. The Smaller Home includes the latest ideas for layout options, flow patterns, space conversions, creative storage, and putting technology to work. It is a useful and imaginative guide for making the most out of less space without compromising comfort, convenience, or style.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great book for ideas and a reality check!.......2007-02-19

This book really looks at the misconceptions many Americans have about designing a home for themselves. The book asks the potential new home clients to re-think their logic in determining what spaces they really need. It has useful charts for analyzing room and space needs and has many beautiful photos of homes.

1 out of 5 stars am returning the book..........2006-12-06

disapointing, if you are looking for inventive original creative design ideas and a well laid out premise of what really makes the smaller home work - perfect if what you want is the "typical" contractor/builder design style.

5 out of 5 stars The Average Size Home Doesn't Have to Be Average.......2006-08-15

Note that smaller in this book doesn't mean the really tiny homes that have been featured in a number of books lately. What Mr. Sater means by smaller is homes that are around the size of the national average, say 2,500 square feet or less.

What this book clearly shows is that in homes of average size, the home does not have to be average in layout, furnishing, function, or anything else. Instead as the author says, the home should be a perfect fit for what you need the home to be. By being a perfect fit, he means that it should have the rooms, the space, the design to suit your use of the home.

Do you entertain formally a lot, perhaps you need a formal dining room?

Do you hate television and never turn it on, you don't need an entertainment center?

Are you thinking of extra rooms for the annual visit of the kids, perhaps a pull down bed in the family room would suffice.

This is the kind of thinking that he uses throughout this book, usually illustrating his thinking by pictures of houses that he has designed. It's a great idea book.

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