101 House Flipping Tips


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101 House Flipping Tips is an awesome quick-reference guide for anyone who flips or has considered flipping. This book contains informative, actionable tips based on Mark Ferguson's experience in flipping over 200 houses. A Note From the Author I have written a number of books on real estate, and even a fiction book about buying a house for the first time. In those books, I go to great lengths and into great detail to explain everything I can. This book is completely different. I wrote this book to give people quick tips that they can easily reference over and over. You don't have to search through hundreds of pages of text to find one simple concept. That said, if you want to read hundreds of pages and detailed information about real estate, please check out my other books. I felt I was qualified to write this book since I have flipped over 200 houses and counting. I flipped 26 houses last year. I love the business, and I love finding deals. Getting started can be stressful and tough, but once you learn the business, it is tough to ever stop. Not only is it fun, but it is exciting! We are always learning something new, even after 17 years in the business. I have a lot of experience, but I still don't know everything...and never will. This book is self explanatory. I provide 101 tips for flipping houses and expand on each tip. I chose the most important tips I could to help people be successful in this business. About the Author Mark Ferguson is a highly successful entrepreneur, real estate investor, author, and family man. Mark is living proof that positive thinking can propel you to incredible levels of success. He has achieved much of his financial success through real estate.




How To Flip Your First House: The Beginner's Guide To House Flipping


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Are you looking to flip your first house? Are you overwhelmed by the amount of information out there on real estate investing? In this book, we go over a simple and practical process for successfully flipping your first house and what to watch out for along the way. This is a great starting guide for beginners to real estate investing who are looking to become successful in this highly lucrative business. When properly done, house flipping is a great way to build wealth and provide a full time income no matter where you live. There is a lot of information on house flipping out there however in this book we have distilled it down to only the most important information so that you can succeed on your first deal. Everything in this book is practical, straightforward, and action oriented, so that you can get started in this business today! Discover How To: -The right, and best ways to find discounted properties in any market using 5 proven strategies -Become a transaction engineer so that you can flip any type of deal -Partner with the top investors in your area to flip your first house -Transition from your first deal all the way up to building a successful flipping business -How to build a dream team of contractors, real estate agents, lenders, and more -Avoid the top mistakes most new investors make -The quickest way to tell if its a good deal or not -10 house flipping hacks that will save you time and money -And MUCH MORE How To Flip Your First House is a great way to start your real estate investing journey and will open your eyes to the possibilities out there to making money in house flipping.




Flipping Houses For Dummies


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This guide provides an overview of the many components of the popular practice of flipping properties. Coverage spans the flipping process from start to finish—finding, buying, fixing up, and selling—and the variables needed to make all of those steps successful and profitable. Also included is coverage on negotiating, property inspections, mortgages, taxes, and working with contractors, brokers, and real estate agents. The book is perfect for responsible investors who want to flip houses the right way and steer clear of legal gray areas that get some investors into trouble.




The Book on Flipping Houses


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This no-fluff book contains detailed, step-by-step training perfect for both the complete newbie or seasoned pro looking to build a killer house-flipping business. In this book you'll discover: --How to get financing for your deals, even with no cash and poor credit! --How to evaluate a potential market or "farm" area! --What types of properties you should buy, where and from whom! --How to find great deals from motivated sellers! --How to evaluate deals quickly and accurately! --How to make competitive offers and complete your due diligence efficiently and effectively! --How to create a Scope of Work, a Budget and a Schedule! --How to hire the best contractors and manage your rehab to completion! --How to get your properties under contract for top dollar! --How to get your property to the closing table as efficiently as possible so you can collect your check!




Fix and Flip Your Way to Financial Freedom


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"I am finishing up your excellent book Fix & Flip Your Way to Financial Freedom. I have probably read 6 fix & flip books over the past 6 months and your book is one of the best I have read."-ArtAre you ready to start an exciting career or side job flipping houses? Fix and Flip Your Way to Financial Freedom is written by Mark Ferguson, who runs Investfourmore.com a real estate blog with 300,000 views a month. Mark is also an active flipper, having flipped over 100 homes and is currently flipping multiple homes in today's hot market. Mark is also a real estate agent, a rental property owner and a trusted authority when it comes to real estate investing. This book contains all the details need to start flipping houses from scratch or to build your current flipping business bigger and better.In this book you'll discover how to:Finance your flips with banks, hard money, private money and moreFind killer deals that make it possible to make a lot of money flipping housesAccurately predict the costs and repairs that will come with a flipFigure out what houses you should buy and which houses you should stay away fromStructure offers and negotiateFind contractors and keep good contractors working hardSell your houses for top dollar quickly!Scale your business to get to the point of doing ten or more flips at one time (like Mark)Fix and Flip Your Way to Financial Freedom is a wealth of information on flipping houses. It will help you know what it takes to make it big in real estate and avoid many of the costly mistakes most new flippers make. Table of Contents (Chapter Level)About the Author Introduction 1. How Much Money Can You Make Fixing and Flipping Homes? 2. Why I Like to Fix and Flip Homes; Money, Time, Enjoyment...3. What are possible downfalls involved in flipping houses? 4. Why it is Risky to Buy Old Houses to Flip 5. How Much Money Do You Need to Fix and Flip a Home? 6. What are the Costs Involved in Flipping? 7. How much does it cost to fix up a house? 8. How to Determine What to Repair on a Rental Property or Fix and Flip 9. How Long Does it Take to Fix and Flip a Home? 10. How to Finance Fix and Flips 11. How to Finance Fix and Flips with Hard Money 12. How to Find a Portfolio Lender Who Will Finance Multiple Investment Properties 13. How to Make More Money Fix and Flipping Homes 14. What Is the 70 Percent Rule? 15. Should you use a contractor to repair a fix and flip or do the work yourself? 16. How to Find a Great Contractor 17. How to Make Sure the Contractor you Hire Will do a Great Job Repairing Your Home 18. Fix and Flip Case Study Part 1 19. Fix and Flip Case Study Part 2 20. How and Why I Lost Money on a Flip 21. How to Buy Real Estate below Market Value 22. How Can You Get a Great Deal on a House on the MLS? 23. Why You Should Become a Real Estate Agent if You Want to Buy Fix and Flips 24. How to Determine Market Value on Investment Properties 25. How to Sell a House for the Most Money 26. How Much Does it Cost to Sell a House? 27. Why You Should Always Use a Real Estate Agent to Sell a House 28. How to Find an Investor Friendly Real Estate Agent 29. How Can an Investor Get a Real Estate Agent to Find Them a Great Deal? 30. How to Determine Whether to Fix and Flip or Buy and Hold a Property 31. Is it better to Fix and Flip Houses or Buy and Hold Rental Properties? 32. How to Make One Million Dollars a Year Flipping Houses33. Bonus Chapter; How I Bought My Last 20 Houses




Make Money with Fixer-Uppers and Renovations


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New safe way to grow wealthIn a volatile stock market, investors need new and safer ways to grow their wealth. Make Money with FixerUppers and Renovations shows investors, including beginners, how to buy at bargain prices and use market analysis techniques and creative improvements to add thousands of dollars to the value of their properties. This stepbystep guide covers all the fundamentals, including how to "fix and flip" properties, evaluate competitive properties, locate great properties at great prices, enhance space, raise cash, and learn about lease options.Gary W. Eldred, PhD (Gainesville, FL) is a realtor who has served on the graduate business faculty at Stanford University and the University of Illinois. He is also the coauthor of Investing in Real Estate, Fourth Edition (047132339X) and author of Yes! You Can Own the Home You Want (0471099783) and The 106 Common Mistakes Homebuyers Make (and How to Avoid Them) (0471126586), all published by Wiley.




How to Invest in Real Estate


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Over the many years that we've been serving real estate investors, one of the most asked questions on our site has been, "How Do I Get Started in Real Estate Investing?" New investors will love the fundamentals and even experienced investors will appreciate the high-level view of strategies they may have never even considered. Don't let some guru tell you what the right path is for you. Read How to Invest in Real Estate and see all the paths in one place, so you can make the best choice for you, your family, and your financial future. This book will help new investors get a firm foundation to build their investing business upon. With topics ranging from how to gain a solid real estate education, real estate niches, financing, marketing, and more, this book is truly the definitive guide for helping new investors learn the ropes.




Building Wealth One House at a Time: Making it Big on Little Deals


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Strategies for creating real estate wealth by star ting small--and always making the right moves Nationally known real estate expert John Schaub learned his craft in the best way possible--on the job, and through every kind of market. Over three decades, he learned to bank consistent profits as he built an impressive real estate mini-empire. Building Wealth One House at a Time reveals how virtually anyone can accumulate one million dollars worth of houses debtfree and earn a steady cash flow for life. Unique in that it focuses on buying houses in good-quality neighborhoods, Schaub's nine-step program includes: Renting to long-term tenants, with financial incentives to pay on time Avoiding the temptation of bigger deals, which invariably include bigger problems A 10-year plan to pay off debt and own houses free and clear




Investing in Fixer-Uppers


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Expert money-making advice from the nation's leading fixer-upper guru "Excellent book on the fixer strategy."--John T. Reed, bestselling real estate author "Filled with practical examples of how to profit from rundown fixer-upper properties."--Robert J. Bruss, syndicated real estate columnist Nobody wants to buy an ugly, decrepit, rundown house--which is exactly why they provide real estate investors with the best bargains! In Investing in Fixer-Uppers, nationally known real estate guru Jay DeCima reveals how investors can add thousands of dollars to the value of an "ugly" house. He discusses how to substitute personal skills for traditional down payments, strategies to profit without waiting for appreciation, and dozens of other value-adding tips.




Fixing and Flipping Real Estate


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Let’s face it—fixing and flipping houses is sexy. Who doesn’t love the idea of buying a rundown, mold-infested shack and transforming it into someone’s dream home for massive profits? Reality TV shows make it look so easy. A little paint here, some new kitchen cabinets there, and presto! The house is sold for big bucks and everyone lives happily ever after. If only it were that simple. Fixing and flipping houses is a business. In order for a business to survive, prosper, and grow, systems must be put in place. Fixing and Flipping Real Estate: Strategies for the Post-Boom Era is a book that breaks down the four essential components of a fix-and-flip business, giving you the building blocks to efficiently buy and sell 1 to 20 properties a month in today’s post-boom era housing market. You’ll learn about each of the boxes: Acquisition—How to find and buy a profitable real estate deal. Rehabbing—How to systematically remodel a house and how not to underimprove, or overimprove, your property. Sales—How to sell your flip for the highest possible price in the shortest possible time. Raising Capital—How to get the capital you need to grow your business, including using other people’s money, for your real estate deals without getting sued or going to jail. In the post-real estate boom era, fixing and flipping is again a solid business--especially in the “sand” states—Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, and Florida, among others. It’s also a good bet in states as diverse as North Carolina and Washington State. And with the real estate market projected to bottom out nationally in 2012 (this time for real), there are plenty of houses to be renovated and plenty of money to be made by the enterprising in all fifty states. This book shows real estate investors everything they need to know to get started fixing and reselling houses either as a substantial sideline or a full-on business.