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John,

I very much have enjoyed the books and newsletter. You've definitely
saved me from making some bad mistakes and easily saved me the cost of all the
books I've purchased. Thanks again!

David Dutton

Mr. Reed,
 
I own several of your books and I've read through most of these.
 
When I first started reading them a few years ago, I found them somewhat difficult to follow. At that time, I appreciated the information in the books, but it wasn't until recently when I started re-reading them that I became truly impressed.
 
That's because I figured out how to read your writing. One must pay attention to every sentence. Each one has something important to say. Your writing can't be read like a novel, it needs to be absorbed and reflected. If there is something that I don't understand, instead of glossing over it, I need to take a break, think about it or do some extra research.
 
With that approach in mind, I'm amazed as to the depth and scope of your material. It seems that almost every paragraph contains an important message, something that a person would not be able to ignore in the pursuit of their goals (real estate or otherwise.) It certainly appears that you have done an incredible amount of research. I can only imagine what your study looks like, the bookshelves must be overflowing.
 
Anyway, just some belated fan mail.
 
Michael Martinez in New Mexico

Your books are proving one of the highlights of my day. I occasionally read some of the Succeeding book to my teens – easier for them to get it from you than from dad. The book on writing is generating confidence in me every time I read it. The real estate book How to Get Started in Real Estate Investment can be intimidating at times because I’m as green as they come at this but even though I don’t get it all, I wouldn’t dare do this without having read your stuff. I read a few pages and I feel I’ve just eaten a 12 ounce steak – have to pause and digest! Anyhow, thanks for your work.
Dave Hagni

“I just received my intro to Real Estate Investing book and I was very pleased.

I really recommend this book to anyone who is looking for an honest and candid perspective on investing in real estate. The best thing about this book is that the author does not try to hook you into some other elaborate get rich quick program. The information is clear and to the point.

I've bought other so called best seller books and they over sensationalize things and are really vague in comparison to the information in this book.

Definitely will purchase other books in this collection.”
lewiscruz@hotmail.com “I thought I'd drop you a note to say I've just about completed your 'How to get Started in Real Estate Investment' and have thoroughly enjoyed it! Your candid, 'straight shooter' style is very refreshing based on some of the dribble I've read from the 'Gurus'! Can't wait to get into the next one and get my feet wet!

Regards,
Terry Burdette

“Excellent jumping-off point for anyone who has decided to invest in real estate.. The basis for a good education is a good foundation and this book is certainly that.” Dr. Mark A. Bolinger, Haddonfield, NJ
“I enjoyed your "How to Get Started...." book very much. In addition to being informative, it is also surprisingly entertaining for a "how to" book. Thanks so much!” Laura Murdaugh
“I really enjoyed your book How To Get Started In Real Estate Investment, often laughing out loud. I also feel better about investing in real estate because I will know more about it before I begin. Two guys that you pan in your reviews actually got me started on this road, but I was uncomfortable doing anything until I learned more-even though they urge people not to wait and to do it now. They really know how to create a sense of urgency! But still I was reluctant, and I found your site while searching for more info on one of those guys mentioned above. When you said it takes about a year or two to learn enough and to save enough money before beginning, it was all the validation I needed. I even found some real estate investment clubs in my area to join. Thank you! Karen Lushbaugh
“John T. Reed’s How to Get Started in Real Estate investment provides the novice and experienced investor key insights into building a sustainable investment model in real estate.” Bernie Malonson, Marketing Manager, Southfield, MI
“John - I just finished reading your report on getting started in real estate investment and found it very insightful. ” Kirk Farmer
“ I thought your special report "How to Get Started in RE Investment" was excellent. Straight-forward and to the point -- no guru BS/hype.” Mike Murphy
“This book is absolutely essential for anyone considering real-estate investment. There is no comparison between this and get-rich-quick hype books by the likes of Kiyosaki that give no real step-by-step plan to achieve success beginners can follow. No hype, no B.S., straight answers, clear and concise style, I am 100% satisfied and will order other books ”
Charles L. Sterling
e-Business Marketing Manager
9459 Tomahawk Blvd.
Omaha, NE 68134
“Thank you for your wonderful work. I found your website while searching for a good reliable source of real estate investment information and very much enjoyed reading everything on it. I agreed with your critique of Robert Kiyoaski and have often wondered why his books are so well regarded by so many people.
I appreciate the strong sense of ethics which informs your writing, your ability to distill complex concepts into straightforward, easily understood language, and your wry sense of humor. I think you give great advice, generally, and I love your writing style. The sum and substance of your writing is clear, thoughtful, experience-based, and right-on.” Melissa Cook, Esq., Attorney, Brooklyn, NY
“After reading John T. Reeds special report: "How to Get Started In Real Estate Investment," I have the information I need to create a road map for becoming an active investor in Real Estate. Throughout the report, Mr. Reed has provided a long list of ACTION items that I can check off, one-by-one, as I prepare myself to become a successful investor. He has also provided a suggested schedule for getting started with which I can gauge my progress. Packed with "Practical, ethical, and real-world advice," as the cover indicates, the report is a must-have for those considering entering the world of real estate investment!” Douglas Vergari
“I recently purchased a copy of your report "How to get Started in Real Estate Investment" and finished reading it tonight. It was definitely an eye opener - the best $30 I've spent on an investment book in a long while.” John Hackett, Atlanta, GA
“When my readers and students ask about buying real estate, I usually bellow that it takes money, guts, experience, expertise, timing and luck. If they press the point, I send them off to John T. Reed of Alamo, a real estate investor and writer for 24 years, and my favorite real estate guru.
“Reed, who has written numerous books and reports on real estate investing, and publishes a newsletter Real Estate Investor’s Monthly is a no nonsense guy, possibly as the result of his West Point and Harvard training, and he has not been too patient with raw beginners, particularly when they demonstrate a decided lack of investment acumen. What the real estate market doesn’t need is more incompetent investors.
“But the Web site visitors retorted that they appreciated the guru profiles, but such material didn’t really help them get started in the real estate market. Reed relented and whipped out yet another book, or report as he calls it, How to Get Started In Real Estate Investment. At 65 pages of plain English it’s easy to follow and swallow. I’ll plug anyone who rescues investors from the financial brier patch and helps them build assets for a secure retirement.

“It looks at both ‘hard facts,’ like how to learn about real estate law, mathematics and taxation, and ‘emotional issues’ such as dealing with buyer’s remorse and discouragement from friends and relatives. Reed looks at every angle.” Cliff Pletschet, Financial columnist, Oakland Tribune
“Every real estate investor would profit from reading your books and newsletter. You challenge a lot of commonly held investment and management assumptions and business practices. You are the most practical, down-to-earth, no nonsense, humble real estate investment advisor in the country, a unique voice of reason in an industry filled with both accidental
and deliberate misinformation.

Your primary weapons are a heavy dose of common sense, creative problem-solving, logic, a unique ability to share both your personal successes and errors. I doubt many investors manage to do everything you recommend, but when I look at the successful investors I have known over the past 25 years, it's clear their business plans follow much of the same
advice you give readers every month.

I have enjoyed reading your articles for the past twenty or more years, and although I prefer to give myself credit for my successes, I am sure your reasoning, month after month, has shaped my own investment strategy. Thank you.”
Mike Scott
Dupre + Scott Apartment Advisors