An excellent read! - Rated 
I loved this book because it gives an honest, simple, sometimes controversal view regarding property investment. Some of the more controversal areas are about how to resolve some annoying, yet everyday issues which have clearly been experienced first hand from the author which makes this book realistic to property investment today. The lessons learnt are described with humour which of course keeps reader interest and ensures the reader will remember the said pitfall.
The author does describe some (maybe unorthodox) solutions to potential problems in property investment whereby he hyperthitically suggests some possible solutions that (maybe) some people might consider exploring. but despite being ever so slightly 'different' in his approach the system is simplified factual and legal!
I recommend this book to anyone interested in property investment.
Despite having three children and a part time job I think that from reading this book even I can invest in property!
Well done James, I hope your success continues.
refreshingly honest and straightforward - Rated 
What I like about this book is that it unashamedly gives you James' views on how and where (and where not) to invest based on his background as an investor himself. No gimmicks, just a straight forward "this is how I do it".
Sound and Practical Property Investment Advice - Rated
This slim volume by James Fielding lays out the basics of property investment in a straightforward and humorous way. He points out some of the pitfalls, such as off-plan investment and "seminars," and provides a step-by-step guide to making money in property. This is a "get-rich-slow" manual, so don't buy it if you want to be a millionaire by next Friday.
I disagreed with him only on one point: where he advises the landlord, perhaps jokingly, to visit a troublesome tenant accompanied by some large and threatening friends. The landlord must tread very carefully to avoid even the appearance of any kind of threatening behaviour. In my experience, troublesome tenants are pathetic rather than vicious, and can usually be persuaded, rather than intimidated, to behave.
not elaborate enough - Rated 
After seeing the other reviews I decided to buy this book. Now I feel inclined to write my own.
In fairness to the author he does state in the beginning most of the literature is common sense, and it shows in the 76 pages. He could have elaborated more in detail on issues like taxtation, gross and net yields etc. I know this because I have read other books with such intricate detail.
Some issues I disagree with include:
1.He mentions capital growth on property at 10% per annum (wow). This James is fine in a ascending market, what he doesn't mention is property prices decline too as have done in the 70s and late 80s (quite considerably in fact). There are no guarantees as he seems to forget to state.
2.He says you would be bold to manage your property without a letting agent (he would say that wouldn't he, he has a letting agency). In fact, you would be better off if you have the time and inclination and live not too far away to self-manage. You would save on the extortionate commissions and charges incurred through letting agencies, hence the reduction in yields for you.
3.He says 'buy the right property, at the right price, in the right area'. What he doesn't mention is AT THE RIGHT TIME, which I believe is more important as it will inevitably rise with the rest of the market. Even if you had bought blues chip stocks at the end of 2000 (just before the market correction in dot coms, you would have lost money in the prevailing three year decline, when the market turns it takes no prisoners.
Property is no different an asset class to say, classics cars, art, shares, commodities, they all go through a cycle, e.g. boom and bust in relation to the economy. What he describes in this book as with many others is good in a realistic and a low market. Such gains and yields are difficult to attain in this overheated property market.
The cost of borrowing with five rate rises since last August is higher than the yields currently available on average. How can this make money.It's that simple!
Despite all this novices may do well to read it. His topics on Off Plan buying, Overseas Investment, Greenfield Land Investment, Investment Clubs and Property Clubs is brief but excellent and I couldn't agree more.
Hope this helps, but if you really want to know the ins and outs of buy to let, I have yet to find a better book than Successful Property Letting by David Lawrenson.
Very well written - Rated
Best read in a long time.
Very easy reading book that exaplains clearly how to run
a property business in the real world.
It is true that most property clubs are run by scum
artists, and this is well pointed out.
As well as many other hints and tips about how to buy
and sell property in the UK.
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