How to Invest in Real Estate With Little or No Money Down

by Irwin, Robert

• ISBN13: 9780071439992
• ISBN10: 0071439994
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-08-05
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

One of America's most trusted real estate experts tells how to make a killing in real estate using other people's money"Irwin is a prolific writer on real estate, and among the best."--USA TodayThis latest book from real estate guru Robert Irwin is a complete, step-by-step guide for newcomers to no-money-down real estate investment. It's also a source of fresh insights and guidance for experienced investors looking for solutions to problems that can arisewith the no-money-down approach. Written for today's robust market,How to Invest in Real Estate with Little or No Money Downtells readers how to: Get the seller to finance the purchase Research and analyze fixer-uppers and finance the purchase and the renovations Find and buy rental properties as solid long-term investments Locate good investments in high-priced markets and get sellers to accept lowball offers Cope with no-down investing negatives, including negative cash flow, high maintenance and repairs, and time demands

Author Biography

Robert Irwin (Westlake Village, CA) is one of America's foremost experts in all areas of real estate. He is the author of McGraw-Hill's bestselling Tips & Traps series.

Table of Contents

1. Acquiring Real Estate Wealth	1	(16)
2. Creating Your Own Road Map to Financial Freedom	17	(6)
3. Little to No Cash Down Payment Financing	23	(14)
4. Get Others to Lend You the Money to Buy	37	(12)
5. The Big Surprise-Transaction Costs	49	(12)
6. The Big Trap-Negative Cash Flow	61	(12)
7. Finding Good Rentals	73	(12)
8. Flip Quickly or Hold Long Term?	85	(14)
9. Acquiring Rentals	99	(16)
10. The Keys to Being a Successful Landlord	115	(18)
11. Tricks of the Purchase Agreement	133	(14)
12. Working the Tax Laws to Your Advantage	147	(14)
Conclusion Working for Yourself	161	(6)
Appendix 1 Solving Credit Problems	167	(20)
Appendix 2 Selling Short	187	(6)
Appendix 3 Little to No Cash Down Federal Loan Programs	193	(12)
Appendix 4 Mortgage Priority in Foreclosure	205	(2)
Index	207