Investing in Real Estate With Lease Options and "Subject-To" Deals


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With lease options and subject-to deals, investors can control properties worth much more than what they could normally afford to purchase. The potential for profit is great and the costs of getting started are low. This book shows novice investors how author Wendy Patton and thousands of other Americans--including well-known real estate developers and business moguls--use lease options and subject-to deals to control valuable property without necessarily owning it. The cost of purchasing an option or subject-to deal is a fraction of what it costs to buy a home. That's why these kinds of deals are typically found in every serious investor's portfolio. Sharing the secrets and strategies investors use to profit from low- and no-money-down deals, Patton gives investors all the information they need to succeed. "Finally, a book that explains lease option and subject-to deals in depth and detail. This book is essential for anyone who wants to make money in real estate without using a lot of cash or taking on a lot of risk. A gold mine of great information." --Robert Shemin, New York Times bestselling author of Secrets of Buying and Selling Real Estate?Without Using Your Own Money! "Few can rival Wendy's knowledge and experience with lease option and subject-to deals. This is a must-read for beginning and advanced investors and the real estate agents who serve them." --Gary Keller, New York Times bestselling author of The Millionaire Real Estate Investor "The techniques Patton teaches here are invaluable--especially for working with Realtors and still getting properties for little- or no-money-down. The detail in this book will make you want to read every page." --Albert Lowry, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of How You Can Become Financially Independent by Investing in Real Estate




The Complete Guide to Real Estate Options


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You are about to learn the true secret of real estate investing real estate options. WHO really makes money in Real Estate? Realtors, sellers, appraisers, the bank, brokers, mortgage brokers, closing companies, attorneys, taxing authorities, and lastly perhaps you the investor who takes all the risk and does all the work, while having to evict tenants and clean up their mess after theyâe(tm)ve left. But there is a new, unique and innovative method of investing in real estate. A Real Estate Option gives you control of a piece of real estate without actually purchasing it. By having an option on a piece of property, you have the exclusive right to buy that property or not. A real estate option is simply a contract between the seller and buyer giving you the legal right not obligation to buy the property at a set price for a predetermined time. When you find a buyer for the property, you cash in your option and deposit a large check. Most real estate investment methods require you to sink a lot of your money, time, and effort into your investments. And it is a slow process, usually one property at a time, often part-time. Using an option instead of purchasing means you do not have to deal with rental property, tenants, maintenance and repairs, taxes, mortgage payments, commissions, or closing costs. In this new book you will learn how to control a vast real estate portfolio without ever buying the property. Let the owner keep paying the mortgage, dealing with tenants and all of the costs. You zero in on the profits. Here is an example, you locate a duplex worth $400,000, you purchase an option to buy it for $340,000 anytime within the next 120 days. On Day 60, you find a buyer who will pay the full $400,000., you activate the option, pay the seller $340,000, and pocket $60,000. This is a simplified example, but this new book details how to become a highly successful real estate option buyer, and it demonstrates step-by-step how to get started in this highly rewarding investment strategy. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company presidentâe(tm)s garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.




Wholesaling Lease Options


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Wholesaling Lease Options is one of the fastest and easiest ways to make money in real estate today. In this book, I'm going to show you three things: 1) The Three Pillars of Wholesaling Lease Options, that nearly NO ONE talks about... these are the secret deals that are left out in plain sight. 2) Exactly what it takes to evolve your mindset, using the 7 MAJOR mindset shifts that will easily evolve you into an accomplished investor. 3) The one exercise that will change the ENTIRE way you research properties to find and make deals, with no expenses and even if you have no prior experience.




Investing in Rent-to-Own Property


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Investing in Rent-to-Own Property is the distillation of years of investment experience in real estate. It is a both strategy and a system, which provides stable, proven returns for the investor. On the flip side of the coin, the homebuyer is provided a house that fits their needs and budget. Why should an investor have rent-to-own as part of his or her investment portfolio? This book lays out in clear detail the benefits of rent-to-own and how to get started with a rent-to-own strategy. Loaded with tips and case studies, here are the core components of the system: How to identify properties How to carry out due diligence Smart financing strategies How to market your system and attract interested tenants-homebuyers How to identify and choose tenants-homebuyers The rent-to-own contract Obligations of the investor to the tenant-homebuyer Obligations of the tenant-homebuyer to the investor The team of experts: agent, lawyer, lender, home inspector, accountant Exit strategies There are many singles and couples who for a variety of reasons opt for a rent-to-own opportunity. For some it's an opportunity to check out a location for a couple of years so that they're certain it's the house and neighborhood they want for the long-term; for others it's the desire to own a home but need to grow their down payment-having a nice home while they save is a terrific option. The expertise of the investor in identifying the right property and providing the right financing is another significant aspect for the tenant-homebuyer. The benefits for the investor are many: a solid property in an area where the fundamentals are strong; great tenants who respect the property; a profitable investment even with a downturn in the market. Investing in Rent-to-Own Property is the quintessential tool for investors who have yet to take advantage of a proven money-maker or for those investors who want the benefit of a proven system to build their portfolio.




Creative Cash: The Complete Guide to Master Lease Options and Seller Financing for Investing in Real Estate


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Think you can't afford to invest in multifamily real estate? Now, you can. Discover the best-kept secrets of the two creative, effective financing strategies other investors don't want you to know about: Master Lease Options and Seller Financing. Real estate investor Bill Ham used these strategies to buy his first 400 units without ever stepping into a bank or qualifying for a loan. In Creative Cash, you'll learn step-by-step how to: Buy property without ever stepping into a bank Identify the best emerging markets Find the right deals Analyze and underwrite those deals Make offers and perform due diligence Negotiate successfully Come out ahead with exit strategies for creating wealth Let Bill show you how to close your next deal with little to no money down using the hottest strategies in real estate-leveraging other people's money to come out ahead.




Commercial Real Estate Investing For Dummies


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Make real estate part of your investing strategy! Thinking about becoming a commercial real estate investor? Commercial Real Estate Investing For Dummies covers the entire process, offering practical advice on negotiation and closing win-win deals and maximizing profit. From office buildings to shopping centers to apartment buildings, it helps you pick the right properties at the right time for the right price. Yes, there is a fun and easy way to break into commercial real estate, and this is it. This comprehensive handbook has it all. You’ll learn how to find great properties, size up sellers, finance your investments, protect your assets, and increase your property’s value. You’ll discover the upsides and downsides of the various types of investments, learn the five biggest myths of commercial real estate investment, find out how to recession-proof your investment portfolio, and more. Discover how to: Get leads on commercial property investments Determine what a property is worth Find the right financing for you Handle inspections and fix problems Make big money in land development Manage your properties or hire a pro Exploit the tax advantages of commercial real estate Find out what offer a seller really-really wants Perform due diligence before you make a deal Raise capital by forming partnerships Investing in commercial property can make you rich in any economy. Get Commercial Real Estate For Dummies, and find out how.




Real Estate Investing with Lease Options


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Here Are A Few Of The Topics We Cover ... The best real estate investment strategy that everyone can use ( ... it's one of the best income-generating strategies and should be considered as part of your short-term income strategy.) Why lease option investing is the real nothing down deal ( ... it's definitely not like the other ways you learned about. Those are not really nothing down. I'll show you the real ones.) What is Lease Option Investing or Rent to Own investing ( … and how it is structured. We show you how to set up the 3 different structures.) What are the different types of Lease Options (... there are at last 3 and you'll really like the 3rd one. Some require funds … some don't.) Find out how you make money with Lease Options ( ... there are short-term and long-term income sources. Learn how to maximize each one.) We show you why Lease Option investing is a WIn-Win-WIn investment ( ... there are 3 parties that benefit from Lease Options. We show you how Lease Options provides wins for all 3 parties.) Find out how Lease Option investing fits into your bigger strategy? ( ... It should be part of a bigger strategy that includes short term income goals and long-term equity goals.) We describe why motivation should be the #1 thing you look for ( ... and it's not just motivated tenants you will be looking for. There a few motivated parties you will want to look for.) Discover how to finance your lease option investment ( ... only one of the 3 strategies requires you to use money. The other 2 require you to use joint ventures. We show you how.) Find out who your #1 motivated seller is ( ... I think you will be surprised. I know I was and I came by it by mistake. And we show you how to find those people.) Find out the 4 ways to acquire a property for use as a lease option investment ( ... again it's all about motivation. We show you where to find them). Learn how to find motivated sellers. ( ... you will be surprised who some of these motivated sellers are.) Find out how to find tenant buyers ( ... it's all about networking with your real estate professionals. We show you how to build up your network and how to pitch people to work for you.) Discover what is the right advertising that works ( ... it has changed a lot over the years. We show you what makes sense for what type of lead you are looking for. It's different when looking for sellers or buyers or investors.) Find out why your mortgage broker can be your best friend ( ... we will show you how a mortgage broker can really help speed up your results and help you grow faster.) Learn how to use Social Media to promote your service ( ... we show you if Facebook or Instagram makes sense and what's the best way to implement and leverage these platforms.) We will show you why working with a realtor has lots of advantages ( ... we will show you how to use them for more than just buying or selling your properties.) We will show you how to structure a lease option agreement ( ... a lease option agreement can be between you and a seller; or you and a buyer.) We will show you how to charge more than market rents ( ... why lease options can charge higher than market rents and still get willing tenants.) We will show you how to get your tenant-buyer financed ( ... the biggest challenge with lease options is to get the tenant financed at the end of the deal so they can actually purchase the property.) We will show you the different contracts to use ( ... this will be different depending on the type of lease option you are using and the way in which you decided to structure the deal.) We will show you why you need a lease agreement ( ... part of doing a lease option is setting up a lease agreement. We will show you why this can actually help you.)




The Conscious Creator


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Buy It, Rent It, Profit! (Updated Edition)


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Now updated for today’s bullish real estate market, this is the go-to, classic entrepreneurial guide for landlords and real estate investors who want to buy and manage rental properties for long-term wealth. There’s never been a better time for buying rental properties—interest rates are low and credit is more freely available to those who want to buy and invest. But where does one begin? With more than twenty plus years of experience in real estate and as the founder of The Landlord Property Management Academy, Bryan M. Chavis knows all phases and aspects of working with rental properties. In Buy It, Rent It, Profit! he explains why rental properties are such a wise investment in today’s real estate world and outlines the steps and systems you need to implement to become a successful landlord and property manager. This updated edition of the modern classic includes advice on being a profitable and professional landlord, protecting your investment, learning what types of property you should be purchasing, and adapting to the ever-changing world of technology in real estate. Chavis also provides systems on how to attract quality tenants, negotiate lease agreements, collect rent, finance a mortgage, and manage the property overall—everything you need to become a smart, profitable, and professional property manager. In addition, this updated edition features a workbook section with easy-to-use, universal forms for leases, evictions, property evaluations, and more. Buy It, Rent It, Profit! is the ultimate how-to procedures manual for buying and managing rental properties and a practical, realistic tool you can follow to become a profitable landlord and property manager.




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.