In my book, thats stupid expensive and not worth looking into.

i was reading one of the many trump books in Borders...of course i didn't buy it!

I'll take a look at the book you recommended.rxr

I look at message boards and attend a REIG meeting and I see these newbie all the time and I hear a few things constantly 1. a newbie asking WHAT IF question on EVERYTHING they seem to have read in the books, the most annoying are the what if’s and have you questions like what if this breaks or have you found more lead in the MLS or in the paper?

I was reading an older book (2000) by Dallow where he states that in foreclosure auctions in NY, the buyer has to pay the homeowner $10,000.

Type "tax liens" on Amazon to get some good reference books.

I am not speaking because I read some book or took some guru's course and maybe one day I will buy a house or two.

can someone suggest ( i mean serisouly suggest ) a good book on commercial property that was written recently and will be very helpful for the first timer?

I would say get it under contract with a contingency to leave upon your inspection Look at the guys books, figure out your financing to see what you'd be paying for mortgage, taxes, maintenance, etc. etc..

But that is not really an excuse at all...Bookstores sell books, and books contain information.