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A PAPERBACK ORIGINAL The perfect introduction on how to get in on today`s hottest investment opportunity Stock markets rise, and stock markets fall,... more »

A PAPERBACK ORIGINAL The perfect introduction on how to get in on today`s hottest investment opportunity Stock markets rise, and stock markets fall, but real estate is almost always a sure thing, especially in today`s increasingly unpredictable investment climate. That`s why more and more average Americans are becoming interested in pursuing real estate investing. How to Get Started in Real Estate Investing shows them how. Writing for investors with little or no experience in real estate, bestselling real estate author Bob Irwin walks readers through all the ins and outs of real estate investing. In a friendly, reassuring, no-hype style, he fills them in on everything they need to know to start building a winning real estate investment strategy of their own--from how much money they`ll need to get started, to how to find and evaluate properties, to the basics of financing and taxes. He delineates the seven major techniques used by successful real estate investors and provides guidelines for choosing and adapting the right one for individual readers` goals, personalities, and budgets. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.

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Real Estate Investing Kit

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Buying? Selling? The latest book in our bestselling series makes real estate investing a no-brainer Following the success of the classic Financial... more »

Buying? Selling? The latest book in our bestselling series makes real estate investing a no-brainer Following the success of the classic Financial Planning for the Utterly Confused Real Estate Investing for the Utterly Confused presents the nuts-and-bolts information you need to profit in this hot area of investing. This step-by-step guide demystifies basic terms, concepts, and investing strategies, enabling novice to develop personalized investing plans. Covering buying, selling, leasing, and managing properties, it presents the pros and cons of each property type, including residential, commercial, land, and mobile homes, to help readers determine which will best met their investment objectives. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.

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Finally--A Proven Strategy for Real Estate Investment Do you wonder if the real estate market has passed you by? Or perhaps you think prices c... more »

Finally--A Proven Strategy for Real Estate Investment Do you wonder if the real estate market has passed you by? Or perhaps you think prices can't go any higher and the real estate bubble is about to burst? Maybe you're of the opinion that the profitable properties have been snapped up and there's no room left for you. Well, here's some great news: amazing opportunities exist in the Canadian real estate market for investors who understand how big-picture economic fundamentals can be combined with sound property analysis to create exceptional wealth. Your key to success is to learn the powerful techniques that have helped thousands of others to make money and accomplish their lifestyle dreams through intelligent real estate investing.   In Real Estate Investing in Canada, you'll discover the breakthrough Authentic Canadian Real Estate (ACRE) system, a step-by-step program designed to unlock the secrets behind profitable real estate investing. Developed by Canadians for Canadians, savvy investors have already used this ACRE approach to purchase nearly $1 billion in property. You can learn how the ACRE system can help you cut through real estate market hype to get honest answers about critical investment questions. In Real Estate Investing in Canada, you'll learn: how to spot a market that is over-priced or, better yet, under-priced how to know if a town will boom or bust--before it happens how to accurately analyze any property--even if you're a novice investor decide, within 30 seconds, whether a property has profit potential or not the 18 secrets to street-smart negotiations--how to use them to get the deal you want the 7 proven strategies that will get the bank to say yes to your deals how to get your offer accepted, even in a competitive market the single most important step for an overachieving real estate investor (it's not what you think! Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reser

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From the BusinessWeek bestselling author of Investing in Fixer-Uppers--a plan for building a real estate empire with little or no money down Fixe... more »

From the BusinessWeek bestselling author of Investing in Fixer-Uppers--a plan for building a real estate empire with little or no money down Fixer Jay DeCima, the acknowledged king of fixer-uppers, delivers a much-anticipated guide to realizing financial independence through real estate investing. Written in DeCima`s trademark folksy style, Start Small, Profit Big in Real Estate provides a complete two-year plan for making it big in real estate starting with little or no money of your own. You`ll learn how to: Scout out properties with the highest return Calculate the payoff versus the effort involved in any real estate investment Find motivated sellers who will finance your properties Use leveraging and compounding to utmost advantage Negotiate with sellers and win every time Make big bucks with rental properties Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.

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Investors rocked by today`s stock market woes are increasingly turning to real estate. Real Estate Investing from A to Z has become recognized in prev... more »

Investors rocked by today`s stock market woes are increasingly turning to real estate. Real Estate Investing from A to Z has become recognized in previous editions for explaining this potentially lucrative field in no-nonsense, easy-to-understand terms, while at the same time providing detailed information suitable for more seasoned investors. Substantially revised and updated chapters include discussions of REITs, risk reduction, the investment potential of single-family homes, group investments and joint ownership, and more. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.

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SUCCESSFUL REAL ESTATE INVESTING is written specifically for novice investors who want to get started with confidence. It highlights 75 of the most co... more »

SUCCESSFUL REAL ESTATE INVESTING is written specifically for novice investors who want to get started with confidence. It highlights 75 of the most common mistakes investors make and offers specific, real-life strategies for avoiding them. Each mini-chapter covers one mistake and offers pearls of wisdom based both on Robert Shemin s long experience as an investor and on case studies of investors he has met or assisted along the way. For investors worried about making a particular mistake in any step of the investment process, this is the only real estate guide that offers quick, expert guidance on avoiding everything that could--but won t!--go wrong. SUCCESSFUL REAL ESTATE INVESTING covers these mistakes as well as many more: - Forgetting to screen all tenants - Not taking in adequate cash flow - Missing out on special loan programs - Not having the proper insurance - Holding onto a rehab or rental house that won t sell or rent - Thinking short-term when you should be thinking long-term - Punishing bad tenants without rewarding good ones - Failing to establish minimum requirements for tenants - Failing to inspect properties regularly But SUCCESSFUL REAL ESTATE INVESTING is more than just a list of troubles to avoid, it also teaches the most important keys to real estate success: keep it simple, believe you can do it (because you can!), inform yourself so you know what you re doing, and stick with it! With common sense and the uncommon guidance you ll find here, there s nothing standing in your way! Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.

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Maximize profits in the single-family and multi-unit rental market You probably know that small rental properties are among the safest, most affo... more »

Maximize profits in the single-family and multi-unit rental market You probably know that small rental properties are among the safest, most affordable, and most profitable investments around. With the a little help, however, you can minimize both your investment and your costs and send your profits straight through the roof! In this comprehensive handbook, real estate investing expert Steve Berges reveals the secrets that have made him one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the field. He shows you all of the indispensable tricks of the trade, explains why they are so important, and connects them to other essential steps for super-profitable investing. Arming you with his Five Golden Rules for Success, Steve Berges also shows you how to: Select a house and negotiate the best price and terms Perform a comprehensive financial analysis to maximize value Secure financing and prepare for your closing Find qualified tenants and draft favorable lease agreements Reduce operating costs, increase rents, and improve profitability Avoid the little-known pitfalls of real estate investing With Steve Berges` expert guidance and no-nonsense advice, you can maximize your investment, minimize your time and effort, and make the most of every foray into the real estate market. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.