Title: Financing Real Estate Investments For Dummies®
Description: Your practical guide to scoring cash to fuel your real estate investments  Want to be a smart, successful real estate investor? This no-nonsense guide contains everything you must know to make the right choices about financing your investments -- from the various options available and the impact on cash flow to  the tax implications and risk factors involved. You also get tried-and-true tips for surviving a down market and using current investments to finance future ones.    A crash course in real estate financing -- understand standard terms and concepts, learn the various sources of investment capital, and gather all essential facts and figures   Weigh your options -- decide which type of financing is best for your circumstances and incorporate it into your real estate investing plan   Finance residential properties -- evaluate residential loan programs, navigate the loan application and processing, and handle the closing  Invest in commercial properties -- know the different property types, choose the one that meets your investment goals, and discover unique sources for financing  Tap into unconventional sources -- discover the pros and cons of "hard money," capitalize on seller financing, partner to share risk and equity, and invest on the cheap with no-money-down deals    Open the book and find:    Real-world advice on financing without tying up all your capital   How to get prequalified or preapproved for a loan   Questions to ask your lender upfront  Ways to avoid common beginner blunders  How to protect your personal assets from investment risks   Bargain-hunting hints for low-cost loans  Strategies for surviving a credit crunch  Ten pre-closing steps you must take
Subjects: Business, Nonfiction, Mortgages, Finance, Real estate investment, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS, Real Estate