Real Estate Investing For Dummies

by Tyson, Eric; Griswold, Robert S.

Edition:

2nd

ISBN13:

9780470289662

ISBN10:

047028966X

Format:

Paperback

Pub. Date:

3/3/2009

Publisher(s):

For Dummies

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Summary

Real Estate Investing For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is completely revised and updated to help you overcome the challenges and and take advantage of the opportunities in any real estate environment, including a down market. But Eric Tyson and Robert Griswold's core message remains as relevant today as it did upon the initial publication of Real Estate Investing For Dummies -- investing in real estate is time-tested vehicle to build wealth in the long term. Tyson and Griswold don't tell you how to become a millionaire overnight. Instead, they offer proven, practical, and actionable advice so that if you chose to invest in income-producing properties, you can do so wisely and confidently.

Author Biography

Eric Tyson is a nationally recognized personal finance counselor, bestselling author, and syndicated columnist. He is the author of numerous bestselling For Dummies books on real estate, small business, personal finance, and investing. Robert S. Griswold is a successful real estate investor and hands-on property manager with a large portfolio of residential and commercial rental properties.

Introduction
Stacking Real Estate Up Against Other Investments
Evaluating Real Estate as an Investment
Covering Common Real Estate Investments
Considering Foreclosures, REOs, Probate Sales, and More
Taking the Passive Approach
Fast Money: Small Down Payments and Property Flips
Building Your Team
How to Get the Money: Raising Capital and Financing
Sources of Capital
Financing Your Property Purchases
Securing the Best Mortgage Terms
Finding and Evaluating Properties
Location, Location, Value
Understanding Leases and Property Valuation
Valuing Property through Number Crunching
Preparing and Making an Offer
Due Diligence, Property Inspections, and Closing
Operating the Property
Landlording 101
Protecting Your Investment: Insurance and Risk Management
Recordkeeping and Accounting
Tax Considerations and Exit Strategies
The Part of Tens
Ten (Plus) Ways to Increase a Propertys Return
Ten Steps to Real Estate Investing Success
Appendix: Sample Purchase Agreement
Index
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