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Real Estate Investing for Dummies

Real Estate Investing for Dummies

Table of Contents: Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Real Estate Investing. 5 Chapter 1: Evaluating Real Estate as an Investment 7 Chapter 2: Covering Common Real Estate Investments...

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Table of Contents:

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started with Real Estate Investing. 5

Chapter 1: Evaluating Real Estate as an Investment 7

Chapter 2: Covering Common Real Estate Investments 25

Chapter 3: Considering Foreclosures, REOs, Probate Sales, and More 47

Chapter 4: Taking the Passive Approach 65

Chapter 5: Fast Money: Small Down Payments and Property Flips 83

Chapter 6: Building Your Team 93

Part 2: How to Get the Money: Raising Capital and Financing 111

Chapter 7: Identifying Sources of Capital 113

Chapter 8: Financing Your Property Purchases 125

Chapter 9: Securing the Best Mortgage Terms 145

Part 3: Finding and Evaluating Properties 155

Chapter 10: Location, Location, Value 157

Chapter 11: Understanding Leases and Property Valuation 193

Chapter 12: Valuing Property through Number Crunching 207

Chapter 13: Preparing and Making an Offer 235

Chapter 14: Due Diligence, Property Inspections, and Closing 255

Part 4: Operating the Property 295

Chapter 15: Landlording 101 297

Chapter 16: Protecting Your Investment 335

Chapter 17: Recordkeeping and Accounting 347

Chapter 18: Looking at Tax Considerations and Exit Strategies 363

Part 5: The Part of Tens 393

Chapter 19: Ten (Plus One) Ways to Increase a Property's Value 395

Chapter 20: Ten Steps to Real Estate Investing Success 407

Index 417



Biographical Note:

Eric Tyson, MBA, has shared his financial expertise in bestselling books like Personal Finance For Dummies and Home Buying Kit For Dummies. Robert S. Griswold, MSBA, CRE, CPM, is a successful real estate investor and property manager. He's authored Property Management For Dummies and coauthored Landlord's Legal Kit For Dummies.



Jacket Description/Back:

Build wealth and income in real estate

Real 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.

Inside...

  • Determining if real estate investment is right for you
  • Factoring in insurance and taxes
  • Finding foreclosures, probate sales, and other good deals
  • Becoming a good landlord
  • Reviewing financing options
  • Increasing property values


Publisher Marketing:

Make smart decisions in any real estate market

Real estate is always on the radar of investors looking for growth opportunities. Real Estate Investing For Dummies is 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.

  • Understand the different types of real estate investment and build a team that will help you succeed
  • Finance your investments and locate properties that generate income
  • Learn how to research real estate investment opportunities and sell at the right time
  • Increase the value of your assets and become a property manager

This 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.





Author: Tyson, Eric
Publisher: For Dummies
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date: 2025-01-15
BISAC: Business & Economics / Investments & Securities / Real Estate|Business & Economics / Real Estate / Commercial|Law / Real Estate
Subjects: Mortgage loans|United States|Real estate investment|Real estate management|Instructional and educational works
Weight: 1.27 lbs
ISBN: 9781394289707
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9781394289707

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