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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