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The Home Mortgage Book: Insider Information Your Banker & Broker Don't Want You to Know
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Mayer, Dale
jlevenhagen
, May 12, 2009
First off, let me just say that I love the title- if your bank and broker don’t want you to know something, it must be good! Many readers enjoy feeling like insiders; I know I do. As a current home owner, I didn’t think I’d learn anything I didn’t already know. I’m happy to report that I was 100% mistaken. I’m a bit embarrassed to admit that I never fully understood “escrow”, but after reading Chapter 5, I feel like an expert. As far as I could tell, the websites recommended towards the back of the book are quite useful and I’ve already added several to my bookmarks. The reason I wanted to read this book was for Chapter 20, which deals with refinancing. Although it had a lot of good, solid advice, the recent programs initiated by the government in response to the housing crisis were not covered. If not for the events of the last 6 months, however, the information provided in this area would be invaluable and is still, at the very least, useful. My friend and her husband are looking to buy their first home, and I have already recommended this book to them. I wish we’d had it when we first went through the mortgage-securing process- it wouldn’t have been such a frightening experience!
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Food Service Management How to Succeed in the High Risk Restaurant Business By Someone Who Did
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Bill Wentz
jlevenhagen
, May 12, 2009
My husband has always wanted to own his own restaurant. I’ve discouraged the idea, simply due to the risky nature of the food service industry. We picked up this book with different goals; my husband hoping to persuade me, and myself, hoping to dissuade him. One aspect of this book that I really enjoyed was the casual writing style employed by author Bill Wentz. I also appreciated how he doesn’t gloss over his description of the industry; he puts the nitty-gritty industry details out there, good and bad. Throughout the book, his tone never loses the very passion he claims is vital to success in the food service industry. I liked the cost breakdown for all areas involved in running a restaurant. He included things we’d never thought of! There’s even a rough guideline to writing your own business plan! I also liked the glossary of restaurant terms towards the end of the book- it serves as a great quick reference guide. Although I have yet to admit this to my husband, reading this informative book opened my eyes to several aspects of running your own restaurant- in a positive way. While the risks I feared are indeed very real, I feel the knowledge I gained from reading Bill Wentz’s account helped to prepare me, at least mentally, for the exciting possibilities. Honey, get your chef hat ready!
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Complete Guide to Investing in Duplexes Triplexes Fourplexes & Mobil Homes What Smart Investors Need to Know Explained Simply
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E E Mazier
jlevenhagen
, May 12, 2009
Prompted by the current buyer’s market, I’ve been considering investing in a multi-family home to build equity and make some cash. I picked up The Complete Guide to Investing in Duplexes, Triplexes, Fourplexes, and Mobile Homes hoping for some tips and information to get me started on the road to financial independence. Not only is this book full of expert advice, it also gives great reasons as to why real estate is ultimately a sound investment, no matter what the current market. While E.E. Mazier’s writing style is a bit dry, this book is a veritable wealth of useful information. I found the basic business knowledge and because I’m a “numbers” person, I found Mazier’s many formulas to be quite useful. For example, there are general formulas for figuring a home’s depreciation, which is especially concerning in the current housing market. I found this book to be quite current. Even with the recent turn of events with the mortgage and housing industry, Mazier is clearly knowledgeable in this field and addresses the downturn in the market. I would highly recommend anyone interested in real estate investment pick this book up.
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