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The Unofficial Guide® to Real Estate Investing

Author : Spencer Strauss

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 506 pages

File Size : 49,15 MB

Release : 2003-10-22

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 0764559001

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The inside scoop... for when you want more than the official line! We've all heard stories of the millionaire real-estate tycoons who started out by scraping together enough money for a down payment on a modest first property-or so the legend goes. And we've all seen the books that promise to show you how to make a million dollars buying houses with no money down. But when average people like us can barely pay the mortgage or the rent, we don't need get-rich-quick schemes or hocus-pocus-we need the inside scoop on how real estate investing can improve our lives. The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing, Second Edition, gives savvy readers like you a foolproof appraisal of everything from the most basic concepts of real estate investing to complicated tax and financing formulations. Millions of Americans got burned when the Internet bubble burst and corporate scoundrels ran off with their retirement accounts. Now they're discovering that real estate can be their ticket to a prosperous retirement. Fully updated to take account of new tax law changes and now including listings of current apartment owners' associations in all 50 states, this new edition is friendlier and more comprehensive than ever. If you're looking for a long-term investment that you can control-safe from robber barons and market swings-look no further than The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing, Second Edition. * Vital Information on the inside world of real estate investing * Insider Secrets on tax shelter benefits * Money-Saving Techniques for valuing property correctly and determining its most profitable use * Time-Saving Tips on borrowing money and discovering which investments have the potential to turn into tomorrow's hot properties * The Latest Trends in hot real estate investing options * Handy Checklists and charts that help you put together a top-rate investment plan, generate cash flow, and pick the best real estate agent



The Unofficial Guide to Flipping Properties

Author : Peter A. Richmond

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 312 pages

File Size : 22,90 MB

Release : 2007-01-29

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 0470131500

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The inside scoop...for when you want more than the official line! Perhaps you've seen TV shows on flipping and thought, "I can do that." Maybe you're tempted by the lure of easy profits. There is money to be made by flipping residential properties, but there's risk involved, too. This book helps you get started or improve your flipping skills (and your profits) with info on finding appropriate properties, financing your purchase, making improvements that will pay off, negotiating with contractors, and more. Whether you're interested in undertaking only cosmetic improvements or in totally gutting a property, this guide helps you with everything from choosing and redoing the right house or condo to selling it for maximum profit. With tips from experienced flippers, it includes: Vital Information on finding and financing the right property Insider Secrets on using and leveraging someone else's money Money-Saving Techniques such as refacing or painting cabinets and updating the hardware Time-Saving Tips such as consolidating your purchases (appliances, materials, tools, etc.) at a home improvement center The Scoop on staging a property inside and out for maximum impact Expert Advice to help you assess a property's profitability, set and monitor your budget, and more



The Unofficial Guide to Managing Rental Property

Author : Melissa Prandi, MPM

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 457 pages

File Size : 45,91 MB

Release : 2005-01-21

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 076459575X

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The inside scoop . . .for when you want more than the official line So you've decided to invest in real estate--congratulations!--but now you need to know how you can best manage your property and maximize your profit. How much should you spend on renovations? Where will you find responsible tenants? And how can you keep on top of new government regulations? The Unofficial Guide? to Managing Rental Property answers these questions and many more, giving you insider guidance and valuable tips on managing and profiting from your investments. You'll find savvy advice on everything from legally setting rental criteria and managing properties part-time to successfully evicting delinquent tenants and collecting damages. This comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide reveals what other sources can't or won't, presenting unbiased recommendations to help you get the most out of your investments--and enjoy them! * Vital Information on finding and financing great rental property and calculating rent and profit. * Insider Secrets on selecting and retaining good tenants, ensuring on-time rent, and collecting late rent. * Money-Saving Tips for rehabbing a property and obtaining good tax advice. * The Latest Trends in writing legal, effective ads and interviewing and screening applicants to avoid potential problems. * Handy Forms and Letters for contracting new tenants and communicating with current occupants.



The Unofficial Guide to Opening a Franchise

Author : Jason R. Rich

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 386 pages

File Size : 20,85 MB

Release : 2007-03-22

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 0470131934

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The inside scoop... for when you want more than the official line! So you dream of escaping the 9-to-5 rat race, starting your own business, and becoming your own boss, but you don't have a clue where to start. Opening a franchise-based business can lower your start-up costs and reduce the time, hassle, and risk associated with getting a new business operational. A franchise offers training, support, a proven business model, and the closest thing possible to a turnkey solution for achieving success. There are more than 3,000 different franchise opportunities in more than seventy-five industries, including packaging and shipping, tax preparation, maid service, fitness, car care, and more. Featuring exclusive, in-depth interviews with a wide range of franchising experts, this book gives you a first-hand perspective plus valuable tips and strategies for success. It provides the guidance you need to choose the right franchise, select a prime location, market your business, and get it up and running efficiently. You'll learn all about financing, essential business skills, hiring and managing employees, working with suppliers, and even preparing for your grand opening. This guide includes: Vital Information on things to look for when evaluating franchise opportunities--and where to look Insider Secrets from successful franchisors, franchisees, and franchise consultants Money-Saving Techniques such as using a franchise attorney to help you review the UFOC (Uniform Franchise Offering Circular) and finalize your Franchise Agreement The Scoop on the latest trends, plus profiles of the top twenty-five franchises in America Handy Worksheets to help you examine your goals and opportunities, evaluate financing options, develop a realistic business plan, and more



The Real Book of Real Estate

Author : Robert T. Kiyosaki

Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com

Page : 462 pages

File Size : 47,26 MB

Release : 2010-05

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1458772500

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Book Description

From the #1 bestselling author of "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" comes the ultimate guide to real estate--the advice and techniques every investor needs to navigate through the ups, downs, and in-betweens of the market.



Rich Dad's Guide to Investing

Author : Robert T. Kiyosaki

Publisher : Business Plus

Page : 370 pages

File Size : 38,65 MB

Release : 2001-01-15

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 0759521468

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Book Description

Rich Dad's Guide to Investing is a guide to understanding the real earning power of money by learning some of the investing secrets of the wealthy.



Unofficial Guide to Starting a Business Online

Author : Jason R. Rich

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 458 pages

File Size : 48,96 MB

Release : 2005-12-13

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 0471792276

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The inside scoop... for when you want more than the official line! If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to capitalize on the fastest growing marketplace ever, the Web, this is the book for you. From choosing the product or service you offer to designing your website to marketing and managing your online venture, this guide gives you step-by-step guidance and helps you avoid common pitfalls. You don't have to be a computer guru or programmer, and you don't have to invest big bucks, thanks to the unbiased recommendations, practical guidance, and insider savvy this book puts at your fingertips. Updated with advice from experts, current statistics, new tips and strategies, and information about hundreds of resources, this guide gets you in business online with: Vital Information on choosing a unique product or service and targeting a specific niche market Insider Secrets from entrepreneurs who have launched successful online businesses Money-Saving Techniques, including using services from Yahoo!, Microsoft, eBay, and others to create a small-business website Time-Saving Tips for obtaining prominent listing placement on search engines and in Web directories and information portals The Latest Trends in online advertising, marketing, and branding, plus the online auction phenomenon Handy Checklists to help you create and operate your online business



A Million Bucks by 30

Author : Alan Corey

Publisher : Ballantine Books

Page : 242 pages

File Size : 17,30 MB

Release : 2007-12-26

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 0345504518

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At twenty-two, Alan Corey left his mom’s basement in Atlanta and moved to New York City with one goal in mind: to become a millionaire by the time he was thirty. His parents and friends laughed, but six years later they were all celebrating his prosperous accomplishment–at a bar Corey owned in one of Brooklyn’s hippest neighborhoods. No, Corey didn’t climb the corporate ladder to build his fortune. In fact, he worked the same entry-level 9-to-5 job for six years straight. But by pinching his pennies and making sound investments, he watched a pittance blossom into a seven-digit bank account. In A Million Bucks by 30, Corey recounts his rags-to-riches journey and shares his secrets to success. WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS BOOK UNLESS YOU ARE PREPARED TO BECOME FILTHY RICH. “What a steal . . . For any entrepreneur the advice in these pages is worth more than a million bucks.” –Barbara Corcoran, founder, The Corcoran Group “This is the best personal finance book I’ve ever read. Part self-help, part brass-tacks money guide; Corey’s confessional tales of making it to the million dollar mark are as hilarious as they are helpful.” –John Reynolds, writer, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson



The Unofficial Guide to Investing in Mutual Funds

Author : Stacie Zoe Berg

Publisher : Wiley

Page : 388 pages

File Size : 35,80 MB

Release : 1999-03-31

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 9780028629209

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Book Description

Insider secrets are given to choosing the most profitable mutual fund investments--plus the lowdown on diversification, boosting investments by making tax-wise decisions, and adapting portfolios to individual needs.



The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing

Author : Martin Stone

Publisher : Wiley

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 44,94 MB

Release : 2000-01-15

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 9780028636658

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After beating back a slump a decade ago, real estate has rebounded in a big way for the Millenium, offering a hot investment vehicle that even novices can ride to riches. The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing clearly shows that the secret in getting rich lies not in get-rich-quick schemes but rather in investing in a commodity that has been around since the beginning of time -- terra firma, property. A small capital investment today can be leveraged into huge profits tomorrow. Readers learn how to: Buy and manage every type of investment property, from houses to condos to large units to commercial property to land for development Value property correctly Live through the "due diligence" period Handle tenant problems without turning into an 'evil' landlord.