How to Buy Real Estate for at Least 20% Below Market Value


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This insider's guide to real estate deals shows readers how to make a profit the day they buy a property. Securing property coups requires diligent research, skilled negotiation, and solid commitment--but if one follows the 30 techniques described in this book such work can yield amazing success. 10 charts.




How to Make Money With Real Estate Options


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Spend like a miser, profit like a mogul Who says you have to spend money to make money?Savvy real estate investors follow the examples of Donald Trump and Walt Disney, turning substantial profits on properties without incurring the debt, risk, and maintenance costs of ownership--and now, so can you! In How to Make Money with Real Estate Options, real estate expert Thomas Lucier introduces you to the low-risk, high-yield investment vehicle that can earn big bucks even for small investors. Lucier explains what real estate options are, how they work, and why they are the tools of choice for thousands of successful investors. Step by step, he shows you how to: * Locate potential option properties using the Internet, want ads, and "bird-dogs" * Contact and negotiate with property owners * Perform due diligence and avoid options pitfalls * Prepare an option agreement that protects you * Insure real estate options with title insurance * Package and sell optioned properties for optimum profits Packed with no-nonsense advice on how to identify the most profitable properties and manage every step of the option process, How to Make Money with Real Estate Options is a practical guide to one of the secret weapons of savvy investors.




The No-Nonsense Real Estate Investor's Kit


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In The No-Nonsense Real Estate Investor’s Kit, noted author and real estate expert, Thomas J. Lucier provides detailed information, step-by-step instructions and practical advice for both beginning and experienced investors, who want to join the ranks of America's real estate millionaires! You get Tom Lucier’s lifetime of real estate investing expertise and experience in twenty-three meaty chapters. You also get all of the nitty-gritty details on five proven strategies for making money in real estate today. You’ll learn all of the fundamentals of successful investing and get the guidance that you need on these and many more vital topics: Choosing the right investment strategies Financing your deals Limiting your risk and liability Earning tax-free income from the sale of real estate Setting up and operating your own real estate business Investing in undervalued properties Following state and federal real estate related statutes Negotiating the best possible deal for yourself Buying properties at below-market prices Performing due diligence, inspections, and estimating property values Preparing purchase and sale agreements The No-Nonsense Real Estate Investor’s Kit is as close as you can get to a graduate degree in real estate investing without ever going to college. It arms you with the specialized knowledge that you need to compete successfully against the seasoned real estate professionals in your local real estate market. And this book comes complete with FREE downloadable and customizable forms to help you get started on the fast track.




Foreclosure Home Buying Secrets


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How to buy, Rehab and resell discount foreclosure real estate.




Dollar a Day Real Estate


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Wealth Building Strategies for Everyday People Invest in Real Estate without all the hassles and headaches of buyers, sellers, and tenants! Have you ever dreamed of becoming a real estate investor, but have NO cash, credit, knowledge, experience, or time? Becoming a real estate investor has never been easier or more affordable than now. For less than the price of one soft drink per day, becoming a Dollar a Day Real Estate Investor can help you turn your financial dreams into a reality this year! Dollar a Day Real Estate Investments is a step-by-step, fast-track program created specifically to help everyday people profit from real estate based on their unique financial objectives and budget constraints. No credit, income, real estate knowledge, experience, or license is required. Each of the Dollar a Day Real Estate Investment Program strategies was created specifically to provide investors with one or more of the following financial benefits: Quick cash Fixed rates of return Residual income In addition to having the affordable option to invest in real estate, Dollar a Day Real Estate Investing also provides a legitimate way to work from home, earn a living, build a retirement, and be able to spend more quality time doing the things you want, with the ones your love. Read this book to learn how to use Dollar a Day Real Estate Investments as an option to build and secure a financial future for you and your family this year.




How to Find, Buy and Turnaround Small, Mismanaged Rental Properties for Maxium Profit


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All of the nitty-gritty details, step-by-step checklists, sample agreements and realistic advice that you need to know about in order to profit from small mismanaged residential rental properties.




Flipping Houses For Dummies


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Buy it, fix it, flip it! Are you a wanna-be flipper looking to get the property, get the job done, and get out—all while maximizing your profit? Not just another house-flipping book, this hands-on guide shows you how to roll up your sleeves and find the perfect property, secure a mortgage, negotiate with condo associations, increase curb appeal, and much more. Flipping a house is more than just buying, updating, and selling. To be successful, you have to be a bit fearless, highly organized, and, at times, creative. This new edition of Flipping Houses For Dummies gives you practical guidance on the risks and rewards of flipping properties; helps you determine whether you have the time, energy, cash, and other resources to be successful; and then conveys the expert knowledge you need to succeed in a very competitive market. Find, fix, and sell houses for profit Score bank-owned and foreclosed properties Identify the best improvements for maximum ROI Get quick makeover solutions If you're ready for hard work and big profits, start flipping!




Alternative Ideas in Real Estate Investment


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Arthur L. Schwartz, Jr. and Steven D. Kapplin The focus of this volume of the ARES Monograph Series is new ideas in real estate investment. Within this volume, empiricial studies, literature reviews, and tutorials examine a broad range of important investment issues. Many new and innovative ideas are presented. This volume should be a rich source of real estate investment ideas for many years to come. Kapplin and Schwartz examine the returns of two types of REITs, as well as that of Master Limited Partnerships (MLP), over the 1987-1989 time period. Their sample consisted of 54 real estate securities; they conclude that these entities did not provide an effective inflation hedge. MLP returns exceeded that of the overall stock market, but the two REIT types did not provide rates-of-return in excess of the marked. An extensive review of the commercial real estate return literature is presented by Fletcher. He focuses upon studies that utilize commingled real estate fund (CREF) data. His detailed overview of the subject provides a much needed synthesis of the current literature. Roulac presents an extensive discussion of the differences in the per spectives of individual versus institutional investors. In his essay, he considers such factors as scale, diversification, and related issues. Addi tionally, he examines a wide range of literature from within academia, 1 INTRODUCTION 2 as well as the opinions of various real estate gurus. He concludes that behavioral factors override economic considerations.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Real Estate Investing Basics


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What, where, and how to buy! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Real Estate Investing Basics presents the practical advice and knowledge readers need to get started in the residential real estate market. Based on the knowledge of an established expert, this guide teaches readers how to find properties that have the greatest investment potential, make offers and negotiate deals, locate great tenants, and re- sell properties for maximum profit. • According to the US Census Bureau, there were an estimated 123.3 million housing units in the US in the first quarter 2005. • Residential real estate is always on the move. • Baby boomers are growing older, and many look at real estate investing as a safe way to assure their current standard of living.




40 Days to Success in Real Estate Investing


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Purchase your first investment property in just 40 days! Many people want to get into real estate but just don't know where to begin. In fact, real estate investor Robert Shemin hears the same question over and over in his seminars--"But where do I start?" Now, Shemin's 40 Days to Success in Real Estate Investing finally answers that question once and for all. It offers a proven, day-by-day plan that covers the basics of real estate investing, helps you set achievable goals, and tells you what actions to take each day to reach those goals. From getting motivated, to finding great properties, to negotiating and closing on your first deal, this straightforward, helpful guide walks you through every step of Shemin's 40-day plan. Along the way, you'll learn all the basics of real estate investing, including: * Locating properties * Foreclosures * Property analysis * Government agencies * Contracts * Networking * Negotiations * Making an offer * Financing purchases * Wholesaling * Lease options * Buying and holding property * Property management * Common mistakes to avoid Each chapter covers a new topic for a new day, and comes with helpful case studies, examples, and daily activities that provide motivation and keep you on track. With a simple plan and expert advice from a true real estate insider, 40 Days to Success in Real Estate Investing gives you all the information and insight you need. All you have to bring to the table is the desire and motivation to learn, try, and succeed.