The Complete Idiot's Guide to Investing In Fixer-Uppers


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More personal finance than home improvement, this book will teach readers the art of finding the right kinds of homes to purchase; how to determine what kinds of repairs will translate into high returns; how to work with contractors or subcontractors to get the work done; and how to sell properties for a profit.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Investing in Fixer-uppers


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Will teach you everything you need to know to get started in this exciting business of renovating properties for profit.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Commercial Real Estate Investing


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The previous edition of this book is The Complete Idiot's Guide to Real Estate Investing, Second Edition. The book focuses heavily on commercial real estate investing, but given the absence of the word commercial in the title and elsewhere within the book, it was purchased by many whose interests in real estate were of a much smaller scale and involved residential income properties, as opposed to commercial real estate development. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Commercial Real Estate Investing, Third Edition, is retitled and slightly refocused to better target the intended audience aspiring commercial real estate investors/developers. What little coverage of residential income properties that existed in previous editions has been cut, and the remaining content has been updated to clearly reflect the focus on buying and selling commercial properties.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Real Estate Investing


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Buy real estate...they're not making it anymore. As mortgage rates drop and the stock market stumbles, real estate remains one of the best deals investors can find. Get the real deal on real estate--including case studies and examples--with this updated and revised guide.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying and Selling a Home


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Goodbye, old house-hello, good buy! From looking to sell to finding a dream home, this all-in-one guide features new, updated, and vital information and tips on getting the best deal...no matter which side of the deal you're on. ? Unlike other books, this covers both buying and selling-which usually go hand-in-hand ? Revised edition includes more information on buying a second home, researching locations, saving on costs, and more ? Existing-home sales are setting new records every year ? Very low mortgage rates are making this a great time to buy




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.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying Foreclosures


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One person's loss is another person's gain. This invaluable guide explains everything readers need to know about finding and financing foreclosed and soon-to-be foreclosed residential properties with the highest potential return. Completely updated, this new edition reflects recent changes in the way banks and the government dispose of foreclosed properties, covers new laws, and advises how to steer clear of scams. * First edition sold more than 30,000 copies in a year and a half * The national residential foreclosure rate rose to from .75% to 1.16% (of all mortgages) by the end of 2006-the biggest jump in 30 years * Foreclosures are expected to continue to increase as interest rates rise and monthly payments on short-term variable rate and interest-only loans make homes unaffordable




Retire On the House


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Use your home to finance your retirement Forgot to save for retirement, but bought a house? Saved a lot and also bought a house? Whatever your situation, Retire on the House can show you how to best use your home equity for a long and prosperous retirement. Focusing on both retirement and real estate, Retire on the House is designed for retiree homeowners who want to use their home equity to finance their retirement. Filled with valuable insights and practical advice, this unique guide illustrates a number of ways this can be done, including: * Selling your current home at the top of the market, moving to a less expensive residence, and retiring on your profits * Obtaining rental income from your current home by renting to boarders * Remodeling your home into units for much higher rental income * Three options for obtaining cash from your home without selling, remodeling, or renting it * Reducing or eliminating retirement expenses such as taxes * Balancing your real estate portfolio by diversifying with other asset classes Many of today's homes have tremendous value, and with Retire on the House as your guide, you'll discover how to use this value to achieve the retirement you deserve.




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Millionaire Homeowner: How to Turn Your Home Into a Real Estate Goldmine


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Make a million bucks—no new investments required If you didn’t have to invest in one single thing—not stocks, not bonds, not mutual funds, not rental property, not fixer-uppers—other than your own home to become a millionaire, would you be interested? Over 70 percent of the country owns their own home—that’s 100 million people who can turn their homes into a million dollars by reading this book. By covering such topics as location, financing, marketability, renovation, cosmetic upgrades, expansion, and flipping, Millionaire Homeowner offers a long-term, low-risk, big-payoff investment strategy that might be the best strategy for you.