Make Money with Small Income Properties


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In the Make Money series, renowned real estate investor andbestselling author Gary W. Eldred shows you how to profit from thesafest, most reliable wealth builder in the world-real estate. Withcoverage of all the fundamentals-from finding the right propertiesto financing and managing them-Eldred shows you the ropes so youdon't have to learn important lessons the hard way. Unlike generalguides to investing in real estate, each title in the Make Moneyseries gives you the specialized expertise necessary to fullyprofit from a select investment strategy. Make Money with Small Income Properties shows you how to grow yourfortune by purchasing and managing multi-unit rentalproperties-from duplexes to twenty-four-unit buildings. Compared toother real estate investments, small income properties offer higherreturns, positive cash flows, and easy-qualifying seller financing.The expert guidance you'll find here illustrates how you can boostproperty values and increase rent collections through effective andfriendly management. This simple-to-follow guide offers theknowledge you need to find properties that will increase in value,manage them effectively (rule one: never think of yourself as alandlord), and maximize your profits. Make Money with Small IncomeProperties will show you how to: * Purchase and profit from affordable rental properties * Develop your entrepreneurial strategy * Understand the economy and pick the right neighborhoods * Size up the market and your competition * Carve out a target market * Accurately price properties * Build equity fast with easy improvements * Create ways to generate more income




Make Money with Condominiums and Townhouses


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In the Make Money series, renowned real estate investor and bestselling author Gary W. Eldred shows you how to profit from the safest, most reliable wealth builder in the world-real estate. With coverage of all the fundamentals-from finding the right properties to financing and managing them-Eldred shows you the ropes so you don't have to learn important lessons the hard way. Unlike general guides to investing in real estate, each title in the Make Money series gives you the specialized expertise necessary to fully profit from a select investment strategy. Make Money with Condominiums and Townhouses shows homebuyers and investors how to travel the road to real estate wealth-often with little or nothing down. As an affordable investment vehicle, condominiums and townhouses offer numerous advantages over other types of rental property-they require relatively little day-to-day management, they tend to attract more desirable tenants than other rental properties, and they offer low risk and high returns. Full of time-tested techniques and proven money-making strategies, Make Money with Condominiums and Townhouses will show you how to: * Relax while you put your money to work * Find properties with high rates of appreciation * Evaluate homeowner association finances * Choose profitable locations * Understand the changing demographics that may affect your investment * Finance your properties with little or no money down * Achieve positive cash flow quickly * Build up equity * Understand by-laws, disclosure statements, and management contracts




Strong Towns


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A new way forward for sustainable quality of life in cities of all sizes Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Build American Prosperity is a book of forward-thinking ideas that breaks with modern wisdom to present a new vision of urban development in the United States. Presenting the foundational ideas of the Strong Towns movement he co-founded, Charles Marohn explains why cities of all sizes continue to struggle to meet their basic needs, and reveals the new paradigm that can solve this longstanding problem. Inside, you’ll learn why inducing growth and development has been the conventional response to urban financial struggles—and why it just doesn’t work. New development and high-risk investing don’t generate enough wealth to support itself, and cities continue to struggle. Read this book to find out how cities large and small can focus on bottom-up investments to minimize risk and maximize their ability to strengthen the community financially and improve citizens’ quality of life. Develop in-depth knowledge of the underlying logic behind the “traditional” search for never-ending urban growth Learn practical solutions for ameliorating financial struggles through low-risk investment and a grassroots focus Gain insights and tools that can stop the vicious cycle of budget shortfalls and unexpected downturns Become a part of the Strong Towns revolution by shifting the focus away from top-down growth toward rebuilding American prosperity Strong Towns acknowledges that there is a problem with the American approach to growth and shows community leaders a new way forward. The Strong Towns response is a revolution in how we assemble the places we live.




The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down


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Is your lack of cash holding you back from your real estate dreams? Discover the creative real estate financing techniques that savvy investors are using to do more deals, more often.No matter how much money you have in your checking account, there is always real estate you can't afford. Don't let the contents of your wallet define your future! This book provides numerous strategies for leveraging other people's money for amazing returns on your initial investment.Active real estate investor and co-host of The BiggerPockets Podcast, Brandon Turner, dives into multiple financing methods that professional investors use to tap into current real estate markets. Not only will you be able to navigate the world of creative real estate finance, but you'll get more mileage out of any real estate investment strategy. Financing deals just got easier-learn how to be a smart investor by using creativity, not cash!Inside, you'll discover:- The truth about no-money-down investing?Investing with little to no money down is possible, but it's not about a step-by-step strategy. It's about a mindset.- How to get started investing in real estate?Looking for your first deal, but you have no money or experience? Learn the best strategies for getting your feet wet without paying thousands!- Numerous strategies to mix and match?Creative investing requires a creative mind.- How to attract private money, lenders, and partners?There are millions of millionaires walking the streets. Discover the best way to attract them to you.- The ugly side of creative investing?Learn the downsides to all the strategies mentioned in this book, as well as tips for overcoming those problems.- Strategies for wholesaling, flipping, rentals, and more?Find success no matter what niche you plan to use to build your real estate empire.




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.




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




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.




The House Hacking Strategy


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Don't pay for your home--hack it and live for free! Savvy investors have been using a little-known, but clever strategy in real estate for decades--and now, you will learn exactly how to perfect this trade secret! When mastered, house hacking can save you thousands of dollars in monthly expenses, build tens of thousands of dollars in equity each year, and provide the financial means to retire early. In fact, the average house hacker can turn a single-family home or small multifamily property into a cash-flowing investment. You can collect rent that completely covers your living expenses--and then some! In this book, serial house hacker Craig Curelop lays out the in-depth details so you can make your first (or next) house hack a huge success. Inside, you will learn: What house hacking is, and why it's one of the best methods for building wealth The different types of house-hacking strategies you can use--no one size fits all here! The incredible connection between house hacking, wealth building, and early retirement How to get started house hacking--even with low income or low savings Strategies to house hack with a family, spouse, or independently How to find the ideal house hack property--even in a competitive or expensive market Stories from real estate investors all over the country on their house-hacking triumphs, mishaps, and their purpose behind house hacking. Property-management strategies to make ownership a breeze House hacking doesn't have to be a mystery. Discover why so many successful investors support their investment careers with house hacking--and learn from a frugality expert who has "hacked" his way toward financial freedom!




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.




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.