No one can teach you what home you would like to live in, that will be up to you. What I can show you is what homes will increase the most in value. What homes could be gems in the rough that others may not see. How to determine what improvements will increase the value of your investment. Where to find properties which will be the best value. Ways to convince sellers to give you the best price. Which creative techniques you see on late night TV work and which do not.This book was written with the concept that as a soon to be home owner, or second home owner, you want to know "Everything You Must Know" but do not want to spend your valuable time studying endless long manuals with information which you will never use. Experts tend to write everything they know rather than what the student is looking for. In plan and easy to understand language we will walk together in fun ways to help you gain the "mindset" of home buying.Chapter overview:1. Real Estate, An Investment   Examines other investments to demonstrate the value of money, the expected return on investment and the value of today's money tomorrow. 2. What Is Real Estate?   Discuses the concepts behind property rights and the types of rights which can be purchased.3. Who Are The players?   Lists the people whom you will be dealing with and what their tasks and responsibilities are in the transfer.4. Transaction   A step by step example sales transaction showing what is going on behind the scenes.5. Finding Value   Concepts on value and demographics.6. Highest And Best Use   Using the approach of increasing value to speculate which properties will increase the most in value, both short term and long term.7. Finding Properties   Lists innovative ways to find undervalued homes which may be unseen by others. 8. Types Of Deals   Types of contracts to acquire property. 9. Fixer-Uppers   Discuses construction to determine if a home needing repair is worth the cost or if your intent is a short term "flip" whether it will be profitable.10. Credit   Ways to improve your credit rating to get the lowest possible interest rates.11. Financing   Types of loans and what clauses have the most influence and how to negotiate for what works in your situation.12. Creative Financing   Some of the more imaginative and sometimes risky ways that loans have been formulated.Whether you are looking for your own home to live in or a rental home as speculation, you are making an investment. Knowing how to spot the pricing trends is paramount to get the best value and security.Paul E. Hunt, Esq.

Think Big. Aim High. Act Bold. The Millionaire Real Estate Agent shows you how to do all three so you can Live Large - professionally and personally. In this book, Gary Keller, Dave Jenks and Jay Papasan show you the secrets of achieving extraordinary success by using Big Models to realize your Big Dreams. The Millionaire Real Estate Agent provides you with a plan to transform your real estate sales job into a million-dollar business. The book explores the models you need to put in place and then shows you step by step how to implement them. Gary, Dave and Jay debunk the myths that stand in the way of realizing the highest level of achievement and lay out the road map to success. But, in the end, as Gary says, it's not about the money. It's about maximizing your potential. So take charge of your career, your life, and your future. Read The Millionaire Real Estate Agent and soar to greatness.

In his new book, Mike Holmes is on a mission. The star of the incredibly popular Holmes Inspection program, Mike shows you how to spot problems that could be expensive or even catastrophic, giving you the information you need to judge a house wisely. From the mechanicals (furnace, electrical and plumbing) to the "envelope" (floors, walls, doors and windows) to issues of location and siting, this book includes real case studies, "red flag" sidebars and hundreds of photographs, and alerts you to the ugly realities behind the "lipstick and mascara" that many vendors use to cover up problems when selling their homes.

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.

TAKE THE FEAR OUT OF BEING A LANDLORD With foreclosures skyrocketing, there's never been a better time to buy rental property -- and to hang on to it for long-term wealth building. Drawing on his ten years of experience managing and owning hundreds of rental properties, Bryan M. Chavis, founder of The Landlord Academy and Apartment Investment Advisors, shows how you can leverage as little as $10,000 into a lifelong stream of wealth using nothing more than good instincts, smart research, and a little elbow grease. Learn how to buy desirable properties, attract quality tenants, negotiate lease agreements, collect rent, finance a mortgage, and manage the property. From leases to property-evaluation documents, you'll find a complete tool kit in this book, which contains every form and checklist you need to run a single-unit apartment or an entire rental building! With added guidance from building-maintenance experts, property attorneys, and tenants' rights organizations, Buy It, Rent It, Profit! is the go-to guide for anyone interested in becoming a landlord and achieving profitable, consistent results

Buying a home should be fun and easy. You'll start with a ton of questions-inside this book are the answers! What you'll learn: How to increase your chances of getting a mortgage How to determine property values The difference between a Foreclosure, a Short Sale, and an REO All about home inspections, title search, closing costs and more!

FLIP, the third book in the National Bestselling Millionaire Real Estate Series (More than 500,000 copies sold!)FLIP provides a detailed, step-by-step process to analyze each investment, identify the best improvements, accurately estimate the costs and intelligently oversee the construction. It takes out all the guess work and almost all of the risk.Here's what industry experts are saying about FLIP:"Read this book before you flip that house! FLIP is an indispensable step-by-step guide to flipping houses that you will refer to again and again."-Carlos Ortiz, Executive Producer, "FLIP That House" (TLC's most popular real estate TV show)"At HomeVestors, we're in the business of buying and selling homes for profit and I can attest that there are few, if any, who can rival Rick's and Clay's expertise when it comes to fixing up houses for profit. This book is a must-read for any investor."-Dr. John Hayes, President and CEO of HomeVestors of America (the largest homebuyer in America)"FLIP is a must-read book for everyone in the real estate business. Every agent should have this book. They should read it and master its contents. Why? Because it is the best guide ever written on how to evaluate real estate and how to add value to a house."-Gary Keller, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Keller Williams Realty International and author of bestselling The Millionaire Real Estate Agent and The Millionaire Real Estate Investor"For anyone looking to build wealth in real estate, FLIP provides a step-by-step approach that really works in any market."-Loral Langemeier, bestselling author of The Millionaire MakerFLIP extends the national bestselling Millionaire Real Estate series with a step-by-step guide that is quickly becoming "the model" for successfully finding, fixing and selling investment properties for profit.Based on their involvement in over a 1,000 flips, Rick Villani and Clay Davis walk you through the proven five-stage model for successfully flipping a house:FIND: How to select ideal neighborhoods, attract sellers, and find houses with investment potentialANALYZE: Identify which improvements to make and analyze the profit potential of any houseBUY: How to arrange financing, present the offer, and close on the purchaseFIX: A 50-step, easy-to-follow plan for fixing up houses that keeps you on time, in budget and assures top qualitySELL: How to add finishing touches to quickly sell for maximum profitWoven through the book is an entertaining narrative that follows the flipping adventures of Samantha, Ed, Bill, Nancy, Amy and Mitch as they find, buy, fix and sell their first investment houses. With all this plus the experience of over a thousand flips condensed into one book, FLIP gives new investors the tools they need to avoid common pitfalls, make a profit, and enjoy the process of house flipping.Rick Villani and Clay Davis are senior executives at HomeFixers, North America's leading real estate rehab franchise. HomeFixers has been involved in more than 1,000 flips nationwide.

The start to finish guide that puts the fun back into the challenge of buying a first home, with comprehensive, timely information from a team of experts. Get valuable tips on: deciding between a house, condo, co-op or townhouse; exploring your local market for the best value; creating and managing a realistic homebuying budget; qualifying for and securing financing; getting the right inspections and insurance; negotiating with sellers or new home builders; successfully closing the deal and includes all the legal forms you need.

Even in so-called boom markets, rookie real estate agents almost always find their new careers to be harder than anticipated, but today, even experienced agents are failing in record numbers. Statistics quote figures ranging from 70% to 95% dropout rate for first year agents and it s common knowledge in the industry that only a small percentage of the licensed agents are making enough money to live on. Why is the failure rate so high? Is it a matter of unrealistic expectations? Maybe. A lack of enthusiasm? Probably. A lack of support and training? Definitely. What agents need is good solid training on how to competently sell real estate and Jennifer Allan s book Sell with Soul offers just that. The second edition of Sell with Soul has been updated to reflect the realities of today s more challenging real estate marketplace. The book takes on the tough issues of survival in a slowing housing market and provides a blueprint for success to help new agents navigate the critical first year and beyond. Sell with Soul comes complete with checklists to help agents keep on top of listings and contracts, step-by-step guidelines for building a thriving real estate practice as well as anecdotal examples of real world real estate dilemmas and solutions to them. Yet the book is so much more than a rookie survival guide. The author discusses such touchy subjects as commission discounting (she s all for it), buyer agency (don t push it), prospecting at open houses (do so with caution) and generating bidding wars (it s your duty). Practical advice is offered on everything from building a loyal client base to marketing listings to negotiating inspections and even handling pricing objections. Sell with Soul focuses on helping new agents become competent at their craft, so they can be confident with their prospects and clients. This confidence enables them to stay true to themselves because they will have no need for the Old School prospecting strategies and aggressive closing techniques that force many new agents out of their comfort zone. Readers consistently praise the readability of Sell with Soul, commenting that it reads almost like a novel instead of just another business self-help book. The book is written in a casual voice, with a relaxed style that is noticeably different from the more authoritative voices of the competition.

Now updated — America's #1 bestselling home-buying book!Want to buy a house, but concerned about the market? Have no fear — this trusted guide arms you with Eric Tyson and Ray Brown's time-tested advice and updated strategies for buying a home in current market conditions. You'll discover how to find the right property, make smart financial decisions, and understand the latest lending requirements and tax implications.New to this edition — new and expanded coverage to help homebuyers take advantage of low home prices, understand the subprime mortgage crisis, obtain a mortgage, and improve credit scoresTo buy or not to buy? — weigh the advantages of owning versus renting, get your finances in order, and know how much house you can safely affordHandle financing — understand your credit rating, navigate the different types of mortgages, and complete all paperworkPlay the real estate game — find the right location and property, assemble an all-star real estate team, and make the most of the Internet's real estate resourcesLet's make a deal — negotiate with finesse, make successful offers, inspect and protect your new home, and cover all your bases in escrow"Invaluable information, especially for the first-time home buyer."—Fort Worth Star-Telegram"A reference you'll turn to time after time."—St. Petersburg TimesOpen the book and find:Reasons why home prices rise and fallHands-on instruction for buying a home in up or down marketsHow to pay the price you wantThe best mortgage optionsA sample home-buying contractPros and cons of comparable market analysisTips for overcoming mortgage and appraisal problemsHow to cope with buyer's remorseThe best real estate Web sites