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Robert Kiyosaki once explains how he teaches people to invest in apartment houses. He takes a friend and her agent to look at six properties. Most are bad, but two are good. He suggests making offers on all six - about half the asking price.
The friend and her agent are shocked. They think it is rude and will offend the sellers, so they do nothing. They walk away and keep searching for a “better deal.” But no offers are made, and she is still searching today.
Kiyosaki’s point is that you never truly know the right price until someone makes an offer and the seller responds. Most sellers ask for too much, but rarely too little. To find real opportunities, you must participate and make offers.
He believes buying and selling is like a game. It should not be taken too seriously. Many people overthink it and miss chances. The key is to make offers, negotiate, face rejection, and keep going.
He often uses flexible “escape clauses” in deals so he can back out if needed. He even jokes that his business partner is his cat, to show how simple and flexible deal-making can be if people stop overcomplicating it.
For Kiyosaki, investing is like dating - you must go out, meet people, explore opportunities, make offers, and accept rejection as part of the process. Waiting at home for the perfect deal rarely works.
He also stresses observation and consistency. By regularly walking, jogging, or driving through neighborhoods, he studies small changes over time. Real profit comes from two things: finding a bargain and noticing change early.
He looks for signs like long-unsold properties, moving trucks, new businesses, or shifting neighborhood activity. Even a few minutes of monthly observation can reveal opportunities.
Kiyosaki also compares everyday shopping with investing. People happily buy when supermarkets have discounts, but they run away when real estate or stocks go on “sale.” In his view, profits are made when you buy, not when you sell.
He emphasizes buying smart and looking in the right places. Some people overpay through traditional channels, while others find the same deals through foreclosures or better research.
Another key lesson is to think bigger. Instead of acting alone or thinking small, he suggests combining resources, negotiating in groups, and aiming for larger deals. Bigger thinking creates bigger opportunities.
He gives examples of structuring deals creatively - like securing land, then selling portions while keeping profit or even getting his share free.
He reminds readers that many successful companies and people started small and succeeded over time.
In the end, Robert Kiyosaki’s message is clear: action is everything. Opportunities only appear when you participate. Make offers, take risks, learn from rejection, and keep moving forward - because success comes from doing, not waiting.
We’re almost at the end of this book review - stay tuned for the final points.
