Real Estate Investing For Dummies

Learn to:

Make real estate part of your investing plan Build wealth in any market Find and evaluate properties with maximum potential Understand financing options

Confidently build your wealth with a solid real estate investment plan

Investing in real estate isn′t rocket science, but it does require doing your homework. With the insight from hands–on experts in this helpful, updated guide, you′ll find proven, practical, and actionable advice to overcome the challenges of the market, take advantage of the opportunities in any real estate environment, and keep yourself one step ahead of the competition.

Get real with real estate compare real estate to other investments, understand its income– and wealth–producing potential, and determine whether it′s the right fit for you Raise the roof find out how to make money reliably with small down payments, property flips, and fixer–uppers Show me the money discover the best ways to raise capital, finance your property purchases, and secure cream–of–the–crop mortgage terms Location, location, lo–value? find and evaluate properties that will get you the most bang for your buck, understand leases and property valuation, and crunch those numbers to find your best return on investment (ROI) Landlording 101 operate your property effectively, protect your investment with insurance and risk management, and hire the right people to help you run things smoothly

Open the book and find:

The many ways to invest in residential income property Considerations for foreclosures, REOs, and probate sales What you need to know about property inspections and closings Advice on setting rental policies and finding trustworthy tenants The lowdown on recordkeeping, accounting, and taxes Ways to increase a property′s return Ten insider′s steps to real estate investing success

Eric Tyson, MBA, is a nationally recognized personal finance counselor, syndicated columnist, and bestselling author of numerous For Dummies books. Robert S. Griswold , MSBA, is a successful real estate investor, hands–on property manager with a large portfolio of residential and commercial properties, and the author of Property Management Kit For Dummies and co–author of Landlord′s Legal Kit For Dummies.