What Every Property Investor Needs To Know About Finance, Tax and the Law


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FULLY UPDATED 3rd EDITION OF THIS BEST SELLERIncluding: How to get the banks to say "e;YES"e; in the current tighter lending environmentThis book is an expert guide to financial freedom that reveals how some people work less, earn more, pay less tax and are more financially secure than others.Buy this book now as it is a must read for all Australian property investors because it explains how it's not how much money you make that matters, it's how hard that money works and how much you keep that counts.So now you can learn from Australia's leading property, finance, tax and legal experts with decades of experience & knowledge you just won't get anywhere else.This book has been written for both beginning and experienced investors. Together with Michael Yardney, who is Australia's leading expert in wealth creation through property, property tax accountant and structuring specialist Ken Raiss and property lawyer and educator Rob Balanda, share their decades of experience and explain how sophisticated investors know how to use "e;the system"e; to their advantage. This is a "e;Plain English"e; guide to financial freedom that reveals how some people work less, earn more, pay less in taxes and are more financially secure than others.Most property investors never achieve financial independence, because they don't understand how to use "e;the system."e; This book is designed to help you treat your property investments as a business and take advantage of "e;the system"e; rather than having it work against you.Readers will be shown "e;What Every Property Investor needs to know about Finance, Tax and the Law"e;.This book is written for: - people who want to work less, earn more, pay less tax and become financially secure - beginning investors who want to set things up correctly from the start - experienced investors who want to get to the next level by developing a property investment business - property investors who want to move to the next level by getting the right finance & the right structures to protect their assets from lawsuits, taxes & creditors




What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow... And 36 Other Key Financial Measures, Updated Edition


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The Classic Guide to Real Estate Investing—Updated for a Re-energized Industry! Real estate is once again a great investment, and this bestselling guide provides everything you need to know to get in now and make your fortune. What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow removes the guesswork from investing in real estate by teaching you how to crunch numbers like a pro, so you can confidently judge a property’s value and ensure it provides long-term returns. Real estate expert, Frank Gallinelli has added new, detailed investment case studies, while maintaining the essentials that have made his book a staple among serious investors. Learn how to measure critical aspects of real estate investments, including: Discounted Cash Flow Net Present Value Capitalization Rate Cash-on-Cash Return Net Operating Income Internal Rate of Return Profitability Index Return on Equity Whether you’re just beginning in real estate investing or you’re a seasoned professional, What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow has what you need to make sure you take the smartest approach for your next investment using proven calculations.




Michael Yardney's Rules of Property


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Here's your plan for financial freedom in the new economic era, using property investment principles that are tried and tested by Australia's leading authority in wealth creation through property. Fortunes will be made as Australia's property markets move into the next cycle and the divide between the rich and the average Australian is only going to widen. Yet Australia is the land of opportunity and becoming wealth does not have to be a dream. So how do the wealthy get rich? It's not luck and it's not that they had a better education or rich parents. For many it's because they know The Rules of Property Investment. In his new book best selling author Michael Yardney will help you achieve your financial goals faster by showing you to grow a multi-million dollar property portfolio as he shares a roadmap of proven principles and updated strategies in THE RULES OF PROPERTY INVESTMENT. This book is ideal for: Beginning property investors who want to fast track their success by understanding what successful property investors do Experienced investors who feel stuck and want to take their property investing to the next level, and Professional property investors who want to revisit the basics as well as learn some distinctions from Australia's leading expert in wealth creation through property.




Insider Secrets to Financing Your Real Estate Investments: What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Finding and Financing Your Next Deal


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Everything real estate investors need to know about finding, financing, and closing real estate investment deals Navigating the complexities of real estate financing can be a major obstacle for the real estate investment novice. Now this quick-reference guide arms them with a road map for finding, evaluating, and financing golden investment opportunities. From due diligence made easy, to writing winning loan proposals, to successfully negotiating with sellers, to making sense of closing statements, Insider Secrets to Financing Your Real Estate Investments covers all the bases. Using dozens of annotated forms and checklists, Frank Gallinelli tells you what you need to know about: Selecting the best real estate investments for individual investor needs What lenders are really looking for in real estate investors Creating winning loan presentations Closing statements and what to expect when the deal is sealed




The Complete Guide to Real Estate Finance for Investment Properties


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This practical, real-world guide gives investors all the tools they need to make wise decisions when weighing the value and potential of investment properties. Written for old pros as well as novice investors, this friendly, straightforward guide walks readers step by step through every stage of property analysis. Whether you're buying or selling, investing in big commercial properties or single-family rentals, you'll find expert guidance and handy resources on every aspect of real estate finance, including: * Proven, effective valuation techniques * Finance tips for all different kinds of property * How various financing strategies affect investments * Structuring financial instruments, including leverage, debt, equity, and partnerships * Measurements and ratios for investment performance, including capitalization rates and gross rent multiplier ratios * Future and present value analysis * How the appraisal process works * Primary appraisal methods-replacement cost, sales comparison, and income capitalization-and how to know which one to use * How to understand financial statements, including income, balance, and cash flow * Case studies for single-family rentals, multifamily conversions, apartment complexes, and commercial office space * A detailed glossary of important real estate terminology




Mastering Real Estate Investment


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By the author of the bestselling guide, "What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know about Cash Flow... " (McGraw-Hill, 2004) Develop a command of the essential formulas and concepts that underlie income-property investing: * Capitalization Rate * Net Operating Income * Present Value * Debt Coverage Ratio * Internal Rate of Return and much more Here Gallinelli revisits the 37 key metrics from his "Cash Flow" book and guides you through examples that will lead you to mastery of those concepts. He then takes you beyond those formulas to the next level, with detailed case studies of four different properties: * Single-Family Rental * Renovation Project * Apartment Building * Strip Shopping Center You'll analyze these properties with him and learn to look behind the numbers, to think like a successful investor and to recognize both the opportunities and the perils you might encounter when you invest in real estate. Frank Gallinelli is the founder and President of RealData, Inc., one of the real estate industry's leading software firms since 1982. He has written several books and numerous articles on real estate investing, and teaches income-property analysis in Columbia University's Master of Science in Real Estate Development program.




The Book on Rental Property Investing


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With more than 350,000 units sold worldwide, this fan-favorite will show you every strategy, tool, tip, and technique you need to become a millionaire rental property investor.




The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money


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You’re smart. So don’t be dumb about money. Pinpoint your biggest money blind spots and take control of your finances with these tools from CBS News Business Analyst and host of the nationally syndicated radio show Jill on Money, Jill Schlesinger. “A must-read . . . This straightforward and pleasingly opinionated book may persuade more of us to think about financial planning.”—Financial Times Hey you . . . you saw the title. You get the deal. You’re smart. You’ve made a few dollars. You’ve done what the financial books and websites tell you to do. So why isn’t it working? Maybe emotions and expectations are getting in the way of good sense—or you’re paying attention to the wrong people. If you’ve started counting your lattes, for god’s sake, just stop. Read this book instead. After decades of working as a Wall Street trader, investment adviser, and money expert for CBS News, Jill Schlesinger reveals thirteen costly mistakes you may be making right now with your money. Drawing on personal stories and a hefty dose of humor, Schlesinger argues that even the brightest people can behave like financial dumb-asses because of emotional blind spots. So if you’ve saved for college for your kids before saving for retirement, or you’ve avoided drafting a will, this is the book for you. By following Schlesinger’s rules about retirement, college financing, insurance, real estate, and more, you can save money and avoid countless sleepless nights. It could be the smartest investment you make all year. Praise for The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money “Common sense is not always common, especially when it comes to managing your money. Consider Jill Schlesinger’s book your guide to all the things you should know about money but were never taught. After reading it, you’ll be smarter, wiser, and maybe even wealthier.”—Chris Guillebeau, author of Side Hustle and The $100 Startup “A must-read, whether you’re digging yourself out of a financial hole or stacking up savings for the future, The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money is a personal finance gold mine loaded with smart financial nuggets delivered in Schlesinger’s straight-talking, judgment-free style.”—Beth Kobliner, author of Make Your Kid a Money Genius (Even If You’re Not) and Get a Financial Life




The Complete Guide to Property Investment


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From the author of Amazon best-sellers "Property Investment For Beginners" and "Beyond The Bricks" Over the last 20 years, more than a million Brits have made life-changing profits from buy-to-let. But as prices keep rising and the tax landscape changes, investors need to get smarter in order to succeed. It's far from "game over," but the game is changing... for the better. The unwary and under-prepared will be squeezed from the market - leaving educated, strategic investors to have their best decade yet. The Complete Guide To Property Investment gives you the insight, information and action plan you need to navigate this new property landscape and come out on top. It starts by demonstrating - with real-life examples - a range of strategies suited to achieving different investment goals. Only then does it take you step by step through every aspect of researching, financing, buying and managing investment properties. You'll learn: How to formulate a strategy suited to achieving your investment goals Everything you need to know about financing your investments An exact step-by-step research process you can use to decide what to invest in How to manage your investments What the property cycle is, and how you can use it to your advantage How to build a profitable portfolio for the long-term - including scaling up, surviving recessions, and exit strategies. Whether you're turning to property to secure your retirement, start a new career or generate a stream of passive income, this book will be the most valuable investment you make.




50 Real Estate Investing Calculations


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When Real Estate Investors say, "I wish I'd known that," this is what they are talking about. Real Estate Investing Calculations are the Rules of Real Estate Investing, and you must know the rules. Real Estate Investing offers you four huge benefits that other forms of investing do not. *Cash Flow. *Asset Appreciation. *Financial Leverage. *Special Tax Treatment. But your success will depend on how well you estimate these items before you purchase a property, and how well you manage them after you purchase. A basic rule of Business Management is "In order to manage, you must first measure." And that's the purpose of 50 Real Estate Investing Calculations. This book teaches you how to generate these numbers yourself, and explains their meanings. These Calculations are the tools of your trade.