The Complete Guide to Real Estate Investment In ... (ISBN 0557001927)

No more "investment consultants" for me:
This book is worth its weight in gold. I was in BA late last year, loved it, and decided to buy an apartment. I did some research on the net but all I found was conflicting information that left me more confused than ever. Much of this (mis)information is put out by "investment consultants" who promise to steer you through the minefield for a fat fee. I didn't feel comfortable using any of them so I was at a loss what to do. Then I discovered this book. Quite simply it's brilliant. It explains in detail exactly what the law is, how the tax system works with respect to foreigners and common ways that people in the real estate business in Argentina will try to trip you up and get you to pay more - often illegally. It also discusses in detail the main barrios of BA of interest to the investor, with handy maps showing exactly where they are, their pros and cons with respect to short and long term rentals, and typical real estate prices in each of them. This is information I couldn't find anywhere else. The book gave me the advance knowledge and confidence to approach local realtors and lawyers in BA and to know when they were telling me the truth. As a result I have just completed on a beautiful apartment and I know that I didn't overpay anyone. I thoroughly recommend this book as essential to anyone foreign who is considering buying in Buenos Aires.

Information Goldmine:
I wish this book had been available a year ago when I bought my first apartment. I had difficulty finding accurate information and as a result I paid far more than I should have and had a bad experience. As the investment potential in Buenos Aires is so great I'm now buying a second apartment for rental purposes. Even after having learnt a lot from my first experience of buying in Buenos Aires I've found the information in this book to be a godsend.

Useful book for investing:
If you are thinking of buying a second home, investment property, or vacation spot in Argentina, this is a handy book to have. The author has actually done the buying and investing and has practical advice. The emphasis is definitely on buying in Buenos Aires, so if you're looking to invest in a different area of the country, the information won't be as handy. However, the actual legal and business explanations hold true for buying in Argentina, so it's very worthwhile. There is a scarcity of these types of books(first one I've ever found and I'm from Argentina), buy this one and you won't be sorry.

Delivers what promised...almost:
The book is ok, gives a lot of information and sets you on the right track. Maybe. I should buy the apartment first, then I will be able to judge. The book tells you how to do and that you need a reputable real estate company and lawyer and then does not give you any address of those guys leaving you at the starting point. Where are you going to find them? You have to pay for 295 U$ for the extra info. So, the book is not enough and partly acts as a sales tool for the appendix. You can find 70% of this info online, I mean exactly the same text. And, yes, it has huge fonts just to make it look big. It could have been smaller. Anyway, if you have to buy an apartment, go for the book, it can't hurt.

Whole lot of money for little information:
This book is similar to my college papers, about 20 pages of info crammed into (stretched out to) 180 pages. Meaning that is repetitive in order to fill up the book. The only people that should purchase this book are those that are going to definitely buy in Buenos Aires. Do not get this book for casual reading or out of curiosity. It is simply not worth it. You can find most of the contents on the Web. The author wants you to pay another huge fee to get a list of recommended attorneys, real estate agents, etc. That should be part of the book. All in all not a great deal, except for Mr. Fawkes (the author).