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No Kindle yet. I like the idea of it being something that can't just go poof, and that can be loaned to other people. How do you loan a Kindle book to someone else?
Kindle does not have the loan functionality, Barnes and Noble Nook does.
Kindle does not have the loan functionality, Barnes and Noble Nook does.
But in a pinch, you can't wipe yourself with either...well, maybe once.
Kindle has added a lending library for Prime subscribers.
Cool. I did not know about this.
Awesome! Congrats Patrick!! I'll refer all my friends who are thinking of buying a house.
Ordered 1. I will get it by Monday. I think we all should write reviews on Amazon, so that the book can get placed on the top of the list if one searches there.
Bought one, I look forward to reading it and/or giving it to a friend who has been looking to buy a place in the Bay area.
Thanks, I had not considered an audible copy. You mean just sell an mp3 that people can listen to in their car or on their iPod?
Patrick! Congrats. Man, you work fast.
Is this self-publish deal a lot better than the O'Reilly deal you told me about over e-mail? (royalty percentage, etc)
Ordered. $16.49 with shipping.
Thank you! Damn, that shipping cost is too high. Don't know what I can do about that, though if you ordered two splitting the cost with a friend, it would be $25 total and you'd pay no shipping because that just barely hits the Amazon free shipping threshold.
I hope you get a big cut of the proceeds.
I should get $5.26 per book sold.
Is this self-publish deal a lot better than the O'Reilly deal you told me about over e-mail? (royalty percentage, etc)
Yes! Far far better. My O'Reilly book retailed for about $40, and I would get only $1 from that. On the other hand, O'Reilly has great editors and distribution channels, so they do provide value. For my own book, I had to do pretty much everything myself, except for the cover, which an excellent artist who happens to be a Patrick.net reader created for free for me. If I make any money from this I will be sure to send him a cut.
Thanks, I had not considered an audible copy. You mean just sell an mp3 that people can listen to in their car or on their iPod?
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You could do an mp3 copy, but you open the door to Piracy. I would use this http://www.audible.com (it probably more secure) I would also have a kindle copy.
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Patrick - could we order from you directly? You could make a few more bucks ?
Just put in my order as well.
With the prospect of having 4 parents/in-laws needing nursing home care within the next 5-15 years I got free shipping by ordering elliemae's book with it:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1463592604/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
I'd make about $6 if I sold it myself, but then I'd also have to deal with the sales tax issues and shipping, so the extra dollar doesn't seem worthwhile.
Amazon does make me slightly nervous though. How can any author ever tell if Amazon and the printer are reporting the right number sold?
Got free shipping by ordering elliemae's book with it:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1463592604/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
I highly recommend elliemae's book if you're ever in the situation where you need to arrange a nursing home for someone. I helped her edit it after she helped me with very good advice about the system when my mom had to go into a nursing home because of a brain tumor.
That whole situation also opened my eyes to how everyone is in danger of financial ruin from our medical system all the time, insured or not, because our laws are so corrupted by bribes from the AMA, big pharma, the insurance companies, etc. In no other industrialized country are people so openly robbed to pay off ridiculously overpriced medical care.
I think we all should write reviews on Amazon, so that the book can get placed on the top of the list if one searches there.
I agree. A good review is worth much more than the $5/book.
Bought one for my wife and I today. Looking forward to reading it.
Thanks Patrick.
I highly recommend elliemae's book if you're ever in the situation where you need to arrange a nursing home for someone.
Yeah, hopefully my need for the book is several years out, but it has been on "to get" list for a while. Also, it seems like the kind of stuff you should know before needing it.
Seemed like a good way to get free shipping.
Well...other than ordering another one of your books.
I helped her edit it after she helped me with very good advice about the system when my mom had to go into a nursing home because of a brain tumor.
Sounds like you should write a review for her book ;)
Sounds like you should write a review for her book ;)
Good idea! Will do.
Did you chronicle the housing whores here and their lies?
I think you'll really enjoy the "Scams and Dirty Tricks" section.
Just bought on in appreciation of all the work you have put into this site.
Thanks for spreading the TRUTH!
I paid 0 for shipping, since I have Amazon Prime membership. FYI: "Amazon.com Inc. said it now ships more items under its Amazon Prime
membership program than under its free Super Saver shipping option."
Amazon Prime paid off itself for me, as I bought few stuff there like brake pads, timing belt, etc.
Wow, you are quick. Just ordered 2. I'll leave one sitting on the coffee table in my next open house I check out in the BA. ;)
Bought one. I have prime so free shipping. Today is the last day for no tax on Amazon for CA residents.
Keep up the good work Patrick.
I paid 0 for shipping, since I have Amazon Prime membership. FYI: "Amazon.com Inc. said it now ships more items under its Amazon Prime
membership program than under its free Super Saver shipping option."
Amazon Prime paid off itself for me, as I bought few stuff there like brake pads, timing belt, etc.
Wanna secure your future? Become a locksmith!
You just need to have a kid and once you sign up for Amazon diapers you are automatically upgraded to prime. Kind of a shitty way to get there though. ;)
Mr. Patrick,
Did you chronicle the housing whores here and their lies?
Darrell, you should have written a guest chapter "Inventory is growing. Prices are falling."
Patrick,
You should let users preview a few pages of the book on Amazon. Searching for some phrase will help one to see your book. If some one is searching for "Realtor(r) scams", one can see your book right away.
Yes, I've applied for the Amazon "Look Inside" program. I'm kind of surprised it wasn't automatic. Waiting for Amazon to reply about that.
How can any author ever tell if Amazon and the printer are reporting the right number sold?
Perhaps I'm gullible but I wouldn't worry too much about Amazon there. Secret sales were a problem in cash businesses with little tracking, for example certain rock concert promoters were notorious for printing and selling extra tickets for cash and then not paying the performers for those secret tickets; savvy artists learned to station their own security guards at all entrances to double-check tickets and to count manually with clickers to see how many tickets arrived vs how many they had been paid for. In contrast, Amazon has electronic records, and the shippers have records, and the credit card companies have records; all of these are available via subpoena if a whistleblower alerted a copyright owner or class action attorney.
A larger issue is managing the shelf life of your book. Copyright has become ever longer (due to Disney lobbying) but books aren't just about $, there can be a tradeoff between revenue and relevance. Sometimes you might want to promote sales for financial reasons, other times distribution for relevance and exposure, which might drive more sales or something else. Occasionally certain Harry Potter books were sometimes given away to promote the other books or the movies, for example. You might want to read about the strategy of when to offer an electronic edition, and how much of it to make free.
Yes, Amazon is probably OK. Just thinking about all the scams in real estate makes me paranoid in general.
I'm ambivalent about copyright. I'd be pissed if other people copied my book to make money from it, but if people want to propogate the ideas in the book because they believe in them, then I'd be flattered. I give explicit permission to copy 1,000 words to any website as long as it has a clickable link back to Patrick.net.
I just got a book out of the library on book promotion. I'm sure I have a lot to learn.
except for the cover, which an excellent artist who happens to be a Patrick.net reader created for free for me.
ApocalypseFuck, could have also created an excellent cover for you as well.
Let's wait for ApocalyspeFuck and see what he has to say about this release. I'm sure he would be very excited and happy to see this book available.
I wonder what the National Association of Realtor®'s reaction is going to be. The expression on the Realtor®'s face when they see this as the #1 seller in the housing market section at Amazon and eventually in book stores.
Let's hope this book insitigates Neo-Nazi Cannibal Anarachy on Realtor®'s and mortgage brokers.
http://www.youtube.com/embed/3LjMNW3f1P4
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WywDQkxXf8Y&feature=related
Will the National Association of Realtor®'s try to sue Patrick for bogus accusations of slander, libel and defamation against their Realtor®'s and Brokers?
The attempted censorship of this book will be because of the ensuing Neo-Nazi Cannibal Anarachy that will be imminent against Realtor®'s and Brokers.
The attempted censorship of this book
...is why I bought a printed copy ASAP.
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...is why I bought a printed copy ASAP.
Good. Because Adolf Hitler is pissed off after he read the book.
Hitler has just officially declared Neo-Nazi Cannibal Anarachy against Realtor®'s and Brokers.
THEY WANT TO EAT REALTOR® MEDIUM RARE STEAK FOR DINNER TONIGHT!!!
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It's $12.50 so that if you buy two (makes a great gift!) then you don't have to pay any shipping charges.
Here is the table of contents:
Trapped! 8
Can't Sell 9
Can't Pay Off Mortgage 10
Must Keep Obeying Boss 10
The Conspirators 12
Your Agent 12
Your Mortgage Broker 18
Your Bank 18
Fannie And Freddie 19
The Federal Reserve 20
Newspapers 21
The NAR 23
Congress 24
The President of The United States 25
Current Owners 25
Your Boss 26
Your Parents 27
Your Wife's Parents 27
Your Wife 27
Fallacies and Fantasies 30
Appreciation 30
Building Equity 32
Renters Throw Money Away 34
Tax Deduction 37
Real Estate Is Local 39
So Little Supply 40
So Many Buyers 40
Foreigners 41
House Prices Don't Fall To Zero 41
Supply And Demand 42
Land Shortage 44
Fundamentals Don't Matter 44
Commissions Don't Matter 45
Agents Don't Care What You Pay 46
My Neighborhood Is Different 46
You Have To Live Somewhere 47
Rentals Not Available 48
Rentals All Suck 48
Owners Can Remodel 49
But The Newspapers Say... 50
But The Appraiser Said... 51
Home Sweet Home 52
Status 53
Affordability Is Good Now 53
Owning Limits Your Monthly Payment 54
People Buy On Emotion 55
Baby Needs House 55
I Just Want It 56
Scams and Dirty Tricks 58
Realtors® Claiming They re "Free" 58
Claiming That You Need An Agent 60
Showing You The Ugly Dogs First 61
Underpricing 62
Missing Price 64
Missing Address 64
Renting Property Without Permission 65
Straw Buyers 65
Faking Comps 66
Faking The Dimensions 67
Faking The Sale 67
Erasing Price History And Relisting 68
Faking Higher Offers 69
Hiding Your Low Offer 69
Taking Bribe To Hide Your Offer 70
Hiding Offer To Get Double Commission 70
Hiding Offer To Get Seller To Take Loss 71
Photoshop 71
Advertising Agent Instead Of House 71
Kickbacks 72
Bribes 72
A Trick Of Your Own 73
What Should You Do? 75
Be Paranoid 75
Never Sign Any Agent Agreement 75
Never Reveal Your Price Limit 77
Hire Your Own Independent Inspector 78
Favor FSBOs 78
Do Not Rush 80
Do Not Overpay 81
Deliver Offer To Seller Personally 83
Pay Cash 84
Long Term Lease 85
Walk Away 85
If You're A Realtor® 87
Calculating Fair Price 88
Two Kinds Of Rent 89
Borrowing Does Not Help 91
Downpayment Doesn't Help Much 91
Conventional Mortgage 92
Deduction Doesn't Help Most People 93
Appreciation Is Uncertain 95
Taxability Of Gains 96
What About Leverage? 97
What About Inflation? 98
Rules Of Thumb 99
Anything else? 101
Long-Term Solutions 102
Call Housing Inflation What It Is 102
Help Correct Reporters 103
No Public Guarantees For Private Debt 104
No Mortgage Interest Deduction 105
Public Bids On Housing 107
Legally Binding Offers To Sell 108
Eliminate Comps As Meaningless 108
No Empty Houses 109
Publicly Financed Elections 110
End Proposition 13 In California 111
The Georgist Land Value Tax 112
Spread The Word 113