Real Estate Investing For Dummies, 2nd Edition
Now updated — your guide to building long-term wealth through real estateWant to be a successful real estate investor? Eric Tyson and Robert Griswold present their proven strategies, along with updated tips for easily riding out downturns in the real estate market. From homes and apartment buildings to duplexes, commercial properties, and real estate investment trusts (REITs), you'll master every aspect of investing in and financing properties, and see how to increase their value.Build a foundation for investing success — get your finances in order, weigh your investment options, understand the risks, and work with real estate prosYou have to pay to play — raise capital, finance your purchases, and secure the best mortgage termsFind and evaluate properties — choose the best locations, understand leases, project a property's cash flow, and decide how much to payMaster the negotiation process — assemble attractive offers, complete the purchase agreement, conduct formal due diligence, and close the saleManage your property — be a top-notch landlord (or hire help), get the insurance you need, know the tax angles, and decide when and how to sell"Both beginner and experienced real estate investors will profit from studying all the aspects to consider when maximizing property profits."—Bob Bruss, Inman News, onReal Estate Investing For Dummies"This is simply the best book on the topic."—Randall Bell, author,Home Owner's ManualOpen the book and find:Tips for buying and improving propertiesProven methods for boosting a property's return and valueThe opportunities of the market downturnExpanded coverage on foreclosures, short sales, and REOsThe latest on buying fixer-uppers and flippingNew details on buying hotel condos and timesharesChanges in the tax lawsFinding properties online