{"product_id":"real-estate-investing-for-dummies-1","title":"Real Estate Investing for Dummies","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Real Estate Investing. 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Evaluating Real Estate as an Investment 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Covering Common Real Estate Investments 25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Considering Foreclosures, REOs, Probate Sales, and More 47\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Taking the Passive Approach 65\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Fast Money: Small Down Payments and Property Flips 83\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Building Your Team 93\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: How to Get the Money: Raising Capital and Financing 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Identifying Sources of Capital 113\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Financing Your Property Purchases 125\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Securing the Best Mortgage Terms 145\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Finding and Evaluating Properties 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Location, Location, Value 157\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Understanding Leases and Property Valuation 193\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Valuing Property through Number Crunching 207\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Preparing and Making an Offer 235\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Due Diligence, Property Inspections, and Closing 255\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Operating the Property 295\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Landlording 101 297\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Protecting Your Investment 335\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Recordkeeping and Accounting 347\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Looking at Tax Considerations and Exit Strategies 363\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 393\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten (Plus One) Ways to Increase a Property's Value 395\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten Steps to Real Estate Investing Success 407\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndex 417\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEric Tyson, MBA, \u003c\/b\u003e has shared his financial expertise in bestselling books like \u003ci\u003ePersonal Finance For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eHome Buying Kit For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eRobert S. Griswold, MSBA, CRE, CPM, \u003c\/b\u003e is a successful real estate investor and property manager. He's authored \u003ci\u003eProperty Management For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e and coauthored \u003ci\u003eLandlord's Legal Kit For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Description\/Back\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuild wealth and income in real estate\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReal estate is a growth asset with unique complexities. This book offers the essentials for executing a strategy designed to grow wealth through real estate investment. Find the right properties, finance your purchase, and protect your investment--this book has you covered with all the basics. You'll also find pro tips on crunching the numbers to get a good mortgage deal and boost your income. Add value through renovation, find trustworthy tenants, know when to sell, and work toward real estate investing success--the easy way. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside... \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetermining if real estate investment is right for you\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eFactoring in insurance and taxes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinding foreclosures, probate sales, and other good deals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBecoming a good landlord\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReviewing financing options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncreasing property values\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake smart decisions in any real estate market\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReal estate is always on the radar of investors looking for growth opportunities. \u003ci\u003eReal Estate Investing For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eis your no-nonsense guide to adding real estate to your own portfolio. Considered one of the most desirable investment types, real estate is a great way to build wealth--if you know how to navigate the challenges. This book teaches you how to enhance your income by buying investment properties. It includes help with building a plan for raising capital, finding properties with promise, and becoming a successful property manager. With tips on increasing property value and creating a real estate portfolio that matches your goals, this guide is a must for any would-be real-estate investor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the different types of real estate investment and build a team that will help you succeed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinance your investments and locate properties that generate income\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to research real estate investment opportunities and sell at the right time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncrease the value of your assets and become a property manager\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is designed for real estate investing beginners who are eager to purchase property for the purpose of building wealth. Experienced investors will also love the portfolio-enhancing advice inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tyson, Eric\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e For Dummies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2025-01-15\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Business \u0026amp; Economics \/ Investments \u0026amp; Securities \/ Real Estate|Business \u0026amp; Economics \/ Real Estate \/ Commercial|Law \/ Real Estate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Mortgage loans|United States|Real estate investment|Real estate management|Instructional and educational works\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.27 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781394289707\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781394289707\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52425782821145,"sku":"SP-9781394289707","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781394289707_spiral.png?v=1779485197","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/real-estate-investing-for-dummies-1","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}