John T. Reed
Encyclopedia
John T. Reed is an American
author and investor. He is a former real estate investor
who has author
ed and self-published books on real estate investing
, football coaching, baseball coaching, success, and self-publishing. He has been reportedly recommended by the National Association of Realtors
as a serious investigator in the industry.
Reed, who claims many years of experience in property management
, considers real estate investment a hands-on
business. He has been writing and publishing “nuts-and-bolts guides devoid of motivational
or promotional
filler” since 1979. Reed also publishes the Real Estate Investor’s Monthly newsletter
.
The most popular feature on John Reed's website is his real estate
“guru
” rating, with his opinions of the legitimacy
of their claims. Those whom Reed critique
s include Robert G. Allen
, Robert Kiyosaki
, Carleton Sheets
and Russ Whitney. Whitney sued Reed for three years, later withdrawing some of the suits and settling another on confidential terms.
Reed has a B.Sc.
from West Point
and a MBA
from the Harvard Business School. He is based in Alamo, California
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
author and investor. He is a former real estate investor
Real estate investor
A real estate investor or a real estate entrepreneur to a lesser extent is someone who actively or passively invests in real estate. An active investor may buy a property, make repairs and/or improvements to the property, and sell it later for a profit. A passive investor might hire a firm to...
who has author
Author
An author is broadly defined as "the person who originates or gives existence to anything" and that authorship determines responsibility for what is created. Narrowly defined, an author is the originator of any written work.-Legal significance:...
ed and self-published books on real estate investing
Real estate investing
Real estate investing involves the purchase, ownership, management, rental and/or sale of real estate for profit. Improvement of realty property as part of a real estate investment strategy is generally considered to be a sub-specialty of real estate investing called real estate development...
, football coaching, baseball coaching, success, and self-publishing. He has been reportedly recommended by the National Association of Realtors
National Association of Realtors
The National Association of Realtors , whose members are known as Realtors, is North America's largest trade association. representing over 1.2 million members , including NAR's institutes, societies, and councils, involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries...
as a serious investigator in the industry.
Reed, who claims many years of experience in property management
Property management
Property management is the operation, control of ususally on behalf of an owner, and oversight of commercial, industrial or residential real estate as used in its most broad terms. Management indicates a need to be cared for, monitored and accountability given for its usable life and condition...
, considers real estate investment a hands-on
Empiricism
Empiricism is a theory of knowledge that asserts that knowledge comes only or primarily via sensory experience. One of several views of epistemology, the study of human knowledge, along with rationalism, idealism and historicism, empiricism emphasizes the role of experience and evidence,...
business. He has been writing and publishing “nuts-and-bolts guides devoid of motivational
Motivational speaker
A motivational speaker or inspirational speaker is a speaker who makes speeches intended to motivate or inspire an audience. In a business context, they are employed to communicate company strategy with clarity and help employees to see the future in a positive light and inspire workers to pull...
or promotional
Promotion (marketing)
Promotion is one of the four elements of marketing mix . It is the communication link between sellers and buyers for the purpose of influencing, informing, or persuading a potential buyer's purchasing decision....
filler” since 1979. Reed also publishes the Real Estate Investor’s Monthly newsletter
Newsletter
A newsletter is a regularly distributed publication generally about one main topic that is of interest to its subscribers. Newspapers and leaflets are types of newsletters. Additionally, newsletters delivered electronically via email have gained rapid acceptance for the same reasons email in...
.
The most popular feature on John Reed's website is his real estate
Real estate
In general use, esp. North American, 'real estate' is taken to mean "Property consisting of land and the buildings on it, along with its natural resources such as crops, minerals, or water; immovable property of this nature; an interest vested in this; an item of real property; buildings or...
“guru
Guru
A guru is one who is regarded as having great knowledge, wisdom, and authority in a certain area, and who uses it to guide others . Other forms of manifestation of this principle can include parents, school teachers, non-human objects and even one's own intellectual discipline, if the...
” rating, with his opinions of the legitimacy
Legitimacy
Legitimacy, from the Latin word legitimare , may refer to:* Legitimacy * Legitimacy of standards* Legitimacy * Legitimate expectation* Legitimate peripheral participation* Legitimate theater* Legitimation...
of their claims. Those whom Reed critique
Critique
Critique is a method of disciplined, systematic analysis of a written or oral discourse. Critique is commonly understood as fault finding and negative judgement, but it can also involve merit recognition, and in the philosophical tradition it also means a methodical practice of doubt...
s include Robert G. Allen
Robert G. Allen (author)
Robert G. Allen is a Canadian-American businessman, financial writer, real estate investor, and motivational speaker.Allen was raised as a member of the LDS Church and lived in Tahiti as a missionary for two years...
, Robert Kiyosaki
Robert Kiyosaki
Robert Toru Kiyosaki, born April 8, 1947) is an American investor, businessman, self-help author and motivational speaker. Kiyosaki is best known for his Rich Dad Poor Dad series of motivational books and other material published under the Rich Dad brand. He has written 15 books which have combined...
, Carleton Sheets
Carleton H. Sheets
Carleton H. Sheets is a real estate investor and television pitchman who was notable for television infomercials which targeted real estate business opportunities for amateurs....
and Russ Whitney. Whitney sued Reed for three years, later withdrawing some of the suits and settling another on confidential terms.
Reed has a B.Sc.
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
from West Point
United States Military Academy
The United States Military Academy at West Point is a four-year coeducational federal service academy located at West Point, New York. The academy sits on scenic high ground overlooking the Hudson River, north of New York City...
and a MBA
Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration is a :master's degree in business administration, which attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines. The MBA designation originated in the United States, emerging from the late 19th century as the country industrialized and companies sought out...
from the Harvard Business School. He is based in Alamo, California
Alamo, California
Alamo is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California, in the United States. It is located in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area...
.