Real Estate Investing For Dummies - Softcover

Tyson, Eric; Griswold, Robert S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118948211 ISBN 13: 9781118948217

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2015

Synopsis

Everything you need to confidently make real estate part of your investing plan Do you want to get involved in real estate investing, but aren't quite sure where to start? Real Estate Investing For Dummies is your go-to resource for making sense of the subject, offering plain-English, step-by-step explanations of everything you need to know to keep yourself one step ahead of the competition. Inside, you'll discover how to overcome the challenges of the market, take advantage of the opportunities in any real estate environment including a down market and so much more. Written by industry experts Eric Tyson and Robert Griswold, this new edition of Real Estate Investing For Dummies offers proven, practical, and actionable advice for anyone who wants to invest in income-producing properties. With the help of this straightforward and time-tested information, you'll get the know-how to wisely and confidently make smart, sound, and informed real estate investing decisions that will reap big rewards. * Shows you how to make real estate part of your long-term investment plan * Provides tips on getting the best deals on financing * Offers trusted guidance on mastering the art of property valuation * Gives you access to unprecedented information on how to build wealth in any market If you want to jump into the real estate market as a first-time investor or just want to brush up on recent changes that have occurred in the field, Real Estate Investing For Dummies is an essential resource you'll turn to again and again.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Learn to:

• Make real estate part of your investing plan
• Build wealth in any market
• Find and evaluate properties with maximum potential
• Understand financing options

Confidently build your wealth with a solid real estate investment plan

Investing in real estate isn't rocket science, but it does require doing your homework. With the insight from hands-on experts in this helpful, updated guide, you'll find proven, practical, and actionable advice to overcome the challenges of the market, take advantage of the opportunities in any real estate environment, and keep yourself one step ahead of the competition.

• Get real with real estate -- compare real estate to other investments, understand its income- and wealth-producing potential, and determine whether it's the right fit for you
• Raise the roof -- find out how to make money reliably with small down payments, property flips, and fixer-uppers
• Show me the money -- discover the best ways to raise capital, finance your property purchases, and secure cream-of-the-crop mortgage terms
• Location, location, lo-value? -- find and evaluate properties that will get you the most bang for your buck, understand leases and property valuation, and crunch those numbers to find your best return on investment (ROI)
• Landlording 101 -- operate your property effectively, protect your investment with insurance and risk management, and hire the right people to help you run things smoothly

Open the book and find:

• The many ways to invest in residential income property
• Considerations for foreclosures, REOs, and probate sales
• What you need to know about property inspections and closings
• Advice on setting rental policies and finding trustworthy tenants
• The lowdown on recordkeeping, accounting, and taxes
• Ways to increase a property's return
• Ten insider's steps to real estate investing success

About the Author:

Eric Tyson, MBA, is a nationally recognized personal finance counselor, syndicated columnist, and bestselling author of numerous For Dummies books. Robert S. Griswold , MSBA, is a successful real estate investor, hands-on property manager with a large portfolio of residential and commercial properties, and the author of Property Management Kit For Dummies and co-author of Landlord's Legal Kit For Dummies.

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1118948211
• ISBN 13: 9781118948217
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 416