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Book Description

What, where, and how to buy!

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Real Estate Investing Basics presents the practical advice and knowledge readers need to get started in the residential real estate market. Based on the knowledge of an established expert, this guide teaches readers how to find properties that have the greatest investment potential, make offers and negotiate deals, locate great tenants, and re- sell properties for maximum profit.
* According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were an estimated 123.3 million housing units in the U.S. in the first quarter 2005
* Residential real estate is always on the move
* Baby boomers are growing older, and many look at real estate investing as a safe way to assure their current standard of living

Table of Contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Dedication
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Introduction
  5. Part 1 - Getting Started in Real Estate
    1. Chapter 1 - Why Real Estate Makes Sense
    2. Chapter 2 - Investing in Residential Real Estate
    3. Chapter 3 - Who Can Help with Investing Complexities
    4. Chapter 4 - Buying Homes for Investments
  6. Part 2 - Finding the Properties
    1. Chapter 5 - Before You Start Looking
    2. Chapter 6 - Getting to Know the Local Market
    3. Chapter 7 - Opportunities in Foreclosures
    4. Chapter 8 - The Numbers Game
    5. Chapter 9 - Making the Offer to Buy
    6. Chapter 10 - Fixing Up a Property to Sell
  7. Part 3 - Locating the Money
    1. Chapter 11 - Traditional Financing
    2. Chapter 12 - Other Investor Financing Options
    3. Chapter 13 - No Money Down—The Truth for Investors
  8. Part 4 - Managing the Property
    1. Chapter 14 - Getting and Managing Tenants
    2. Chapter 15 - Controlling Expenses
    3. Chapter 16 - Problem Tenants
    4. Chapter17 - Property Problems
  9. Part 5 - Beyond the Basics
    1. Chapter 18 - When to Sell Your Investment Properties
    2. Chapter 19 - Going to the Next Level
    3. Chapter 20 - Becoming a Full-Time Investor
    4. Chapter 21 - Real Estate Investing and Taxes
    5. Chapter 22 - Refinancing Strategies
    6. Chapter 23 - Investing in Commercial Real Estate
  10. Appendix A - Glossary
  11. Appendix B - Important Forms
  12. AppendixC - Real Estate Websites
  13. Index
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