Hello, Allen & Debra!
I cannot thank you enough for the enjoyable day spent in your lovely home on Saturday. It was a very rewarding and informative day, made all the more enjoyable by Debra's gracious role as our hostess. Martha Stewart, herself, could not have done it any better! Upon my arrival home Saturday evening, I immediately delved into your book, Allen; and I have scarcely been able to put it down. The expert knowledge you personally shared with us Saturday, as well as the detailed information in the book are far superior to the other books and courses I have spent the past several months gathering. I have decided to get out the door and get going on this new venture. . . TODAY! I am excited to tell you that I have found a local house in foreclosure (from our little weekly newspaper). It is located in a very exclusive and expensive neighborhood not far from here. I will be doing a drive-by look this afternoon, and IF I can muster the courage to do so, I'll knock on the door and see what I can learn. This is definitely NOT something I would have even considered doing a week ago; so you see, Allen, your wealth of information has the power to change lives! Keep up the good work, and thank you for sharing your knowledge and encouragement.
.........................................Kathryn Spillner, Cary, IL
Hi Allen, I want to first thank you for writing your book and also being so helpful to beginning investors. Your book was the first one that motivated me and made me believe that I could do it too. ....................................Sincerely, Ryan Monty
"Allen Watkins is my favorite Real Estate Investment Author. I wish I would of read his book before making some of the mistakes I’ve made. I could of saved and earned a lot of money. At least I have it now! I have read it 3 times and have started on the 4th. Everyone interested in buying real estate needs this book!"
....... Carmel Lacey Radio Host of "Real Estate’s Half Hour of Power” Chicago’s 106.3 WYCA
Dear Mr. Watkins,
" I just finished reading your new book “The Reality of Real Estate
Investing”, and I wanted to tell you how much I loved it.
I would like to start out by saying that my husband Dave and I also thank God
and his Son, Jesus, for giving us everything!
I am not the type who usually writes this kind of letter. But you have a flair
for writing and you also had something valuable to say in your book. This combination
makes for good reading, and I just wanted to say “Thank You.”
We bought our first house in West Bloomfield, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit.
We paid $20,000.00, for a converted, two-bedroom cabin, and after some really
minor repairs, sold it for $40,000.00. A one-hundred-percent profit! We were
hooked!"
....Andrea McLellan Deputy Sheriff
"I had just finished reading Ralph Roberts book "Walk like a giant, sell like a madman" when your book arrived, I found "Ralph's" book to be a promo on how great he was with a few helpful hints on selling. When your book arrived It was one of the most informative books I have read. It seems to be written from the heart and because you write about actual experience it lets me know it can be done. I really like the "case in points" because of the different problems you may face in buying foreclosures and the procedures it takes to obtain them."
.....John Burt, Computer Programmer, Riverdale IL
Hi Allen:
My Name is, Mattie, I just read your e-book. it's great, of course I'm sure
you know that . I like it because made you it so easy to read no out out of
the world words that clients can't read or figure what they mean and I love
the humor. I like that you get directly to the point and do not include a lot
of things that has no meaning. I will be reading and re-reading it.
Be Blessed in future endeavors,
Mattie Hider
"I have been reading your book Reality of Foreclosure Investing. Awesome!! I can't tell you how many books that I have read regarding foreclosure investing, they pale in comparison to yours. Thank you so much. I will let you know of my success stories in the future. Thank You again."
....Angela R
Allen, I was wondering if you have a minute for a question. I just finished you book and I would first like to thank you for writing something that really does leave out all of the fluff and get's right to the point. I will definitively be suggesting it to anyone looking for more information. Thank You SO much for your time and your wisdom .. When I prayed for help …. he sure sent me someone good!! Sincerely, Bobbi Lyn Laabs
"I like the content and think it's a good subject (without much of the pipe-dream garbage I've heard before."
.....Larry Joytner, Attorney, Chicago
"I don't know what I expected to see in your book but I must say it is masterfully written. I even understand it, and could have used this information in some of my blind purchases in the past, especially with HUD homes."
...Mark Kime, Web Master, Valparaiso IN
"I received your book last week and have been voraciously digging through it since. I also am a real estate broker who has been investing and listing for several years. Every day I read the Bible and Watkins. You are in good company. Thanks."
...Walter Kubiesa, Real Estate Broker, Darien IL
"Allen, I just want to let you know that your book is the best and informative book I have ever read on real estate and foreclosures. You answered all the questions I wanted to know in your book, and I feel confident on doing the research and bidding on some property."
....Anthony Scales, Licensed Sales Agent, Mortgage Broker, Chicago
"Thanks so much for a copy of your book. I am really enjoying it. I'm currently on the chapter on selling, because I want to augment our realtor's efforts by trying some of the techniques you suggested. Most of all, I want to thank you for your upbeat tone. Reading your book has helped me see that I am not "stuck" here, even though it sometimes feels that way."
......Kelli Dudley, Consultant, Merrilliville IN
"Out of all the websites I have visited thus far, I appreciate your straight
forwardness. I am a second year law student and I have a pretty good grasp
on the foreclosure process. I am also thousands of dollars in debt and I
would like to find some way of alleviating this financial burden before I
graduate. I think you might be the answer. You have sold me on your book!
I will be doing an internship in Boise, ID this summer and I want to start in
that location"
.........Thanks, Dan Ordyna
"Half way through your book and I love it. I have read literally dozens of real estate investment books and yours is one of the best and it's exactly what I am looking for since I am trying to figure out a way to go real estate full time. Foreclosures have definite possibilities. I have 6 rental homes, which I started acquiring in 1982. I just did my first foreclosure auction and it looks like I will make $20k on the deal, so I am hooked. Again, great book. I am reading it very slowly and carefully, as I can tell you put a lot of work into each sentence, so I am trying to read it in the same spirit."
........Rick Derer Clarendon Hills, IL
"With Allen's help I bought a bank owned home, sold it in less than 30 days, and made $19,000 profit!"
........Bruce Sonnenberg, Investor / Broker, Homewood, IL.
"Allen helped me with my first "Sheriff Sale Foreclosure" purchase.
With a partner's money I netted over $10,000 on a borrowed investment of $24,000.
Allen has been an advisor and confidant ever since."
.........Gary O'Neill, Investor / Broker, Frankfort, IL.
"This is not a "get rich quick", "no effort required",
or "shot in the dark" Real Estate Course! It is a wealth of information
compiled specifically for individuals who are ready, willing, and able to build
their financial futures by simply reading and applying the techniques outlined
in the book. It is straightforward and concise, I simply read it and worked
hard at it, now I can make money in any Real Estate Market, anytime! I will
continue to build my future using Foreclosure Property as a vehicle for success!"
.........Phillip Toops, investor / Computer Programmer / Video Store Owner,
Chicago, IL.
"Allen has been my mentor and has taught me a wealth of information, saving and making me thousands of dollars on Real Estate deals."
...........Greg Peters, Investor / Firefighter, Chicago, IL
"Allen helped us get a great deal on our first home and now I have Succeeded
at winning 3 bids at auctions. The future looks great!"
............Polo & Isabel Herman, Investor / Health Club Managers, Hobart,
IN.
Hi Allen!
"Do you have openings for your next seminar? I'm in Kansas city , a small
remodeling / construction contractor , and interested in making some $. I am
half way through the "Reality" book second time thru , and thanks
to the inspiration of the book, I've started getting e-mail list of foreclosures
from a local REO broker , and yesterday went out and drove by some properties
. I am excited by the possibilities to say the least!"
...........Stephen L . Barber Kansas City , Ks.
Allen,
"I first heard of your book about a month ago. I was reviewing what options
were open to me if I were to be impacted with a job reduction where I've worked
for over 28 years (airline industry) and too young to retire. I own a house
and a % share of a rental about an hour and a half away. I live just outside
of San Francisco and have known that this is where the greatest opportunity
is - real estate. I need the how-to information, and not the why of real estate.
I've considered different real estate related fields and in fact worked in assisting
in loan processing. Anyway, I looked at the regular infomercials, but was skeptical.
I started to look into the web and realized that I wanted nothing to do with
those companies."
"I found and read an old review by Robert Bruss of your book. It got me
started to look in and around the web and found a number of books and programs
with good write ups. I am considering purchasing more books to help me get going.
However yours still sounded like the one to hang my hat on. After looking and
asking around a number of bookstores, well I decided to buy a book, yours and
directly from you."
.............Charles
Allen,
"I received your book about two weeks ago and I have read through it twice.
This is more than a book, it is a pocket reference. I enjoyed reading it and
look forward to meeting you at your seminar."
................Sincerely, Gary Hale
Allen,
"I have one of your books called "The Reality of Foreclosure Investing" and I find it informative and interesting. I was feeling a bit down earlier; picked it up and read quite a few pages and feel more determined than ever to succeed at Real Estate Investing.
"I am having a difficult time in locating an investor; but keep plugging away at it. If things don't work I try something else. For my situation the Creative Financing will not work too well. Hopefully when my credit report comes back with the inaccuracies fixed it will allow some freedom to act on the deals I am finding."
Anyway I just wanted to let you know your book is chock full of details; some of which I would not have thought of in rehabbing a house. My ultimate desire is to rehab houses and help low-income families especially with children have a place to call home. Of course I desire to be wealthy as well and then I can help others in need."
...................Thank You, Linda Turner Baltimore, MD