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Informationen zum Autor GARY W. ELDRED, PHD, has invested successfully in real estate for more than twenty-five years and has served on the graduate business school faculty at Stanford University and the University of Virginia. He cohosts a nationally broadcast radio show on investing and frequently makes presentations at seminars throughout North America. He is also the author of 106 Mortgage Secrets All Borrowers Must Learn-But Lenders Don't Tell and Trump University Real Estate 101 , both from Wiley. Klappentext REAL ESTATE Start making money today--with the ultimate guide for first-time investors No matter what the market does, real estate still offers plenty of moneymaking opportunities. In this new edition of The Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing , Gary W. Eldred presents the tools and knowledge new investors need to get started profitably. Packed with smart moneymaking strategies and real-life stories from successful investors, this edition also covers the latest information on financing, foreclosures, cash flow, and much more. You'll not only master the basics of investing, but also discover specialized techniques that the pros rely on to grow their long-term wealth. Concise yet comprehensive, this practical guide shows you how to: Find great deals on properties with big potential Get started with low- or no-down payment financing Utilize creative financing options and other people's money Buy low-cost foreclosures and REOs Make value-adding improvements to any property Craft winning offers and negotiate like a pro Manage rental properties hassle-free Flip investment properties for fast profit In addition, Eldred shows you how to tailor your investment strategy to make money almost anywhere, in any type of market. With proven techniques, timeless principles, and totally up-to-date information, The Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing, Second Edition is the perfect place to start building a prosperous future--today. Zusammenfassung Start making money today ---with the ultimate guide for first-time investors No matter what the market does! real estate stilloffers plenty of moneymaking opportunities. In thisnew edition of The Beginner's Guide to RealEstate Investing! Gary W. Eldred presents the toolsand knowledge new investors need to get started profitably. Inhaltsverzeichnis About This Book xi Part One: Mindset + Knowledge = Wealth 1 Chapter 1 Start Now 3 Just Say No to Excuses 3 You Must Believe It to See It 7 Set Goals Now 12 Chapter 2 Multiple Paths to Building Wealth 19 Appreciation in Market Values 19 Inflation 21 Cash Flows 24 Mortgage Payoff (Amortization) 24 Buy at a Bargain Price 25 Create Value with Property Improvements 26 Improve the Neighborhood and the Neighbors 27 Convert the Use 28 Manage and Market Your Properties More Profitably 30 Protect Your Profits from the IRS (Tax Shelter) 30 Discounted Notes, Tax Liens, Tax Deeds, and Realty Stocks 34 Part Two: How to Raise Money 37 Chapter 3 Strengthen Your Credit Power 39 Consistency: Fast Track or Flake 39 Character Counts 40 Credit Scores Count Most 42 Summing Up 51 Chapter 4 How to Invest Using Little (or None) of Your Own Cash 52 Why Low-Cash Deals Magnify Your Returns 52 Minimize Your Down Payment with Owner-Occupant Financing 56 Don't Overlook FHA 59 Discover FHA's Best Kept Secret: The 203(k) Program 62 Too Many Vets Pass Up VA Loans 63 Even Fannie and Freddie Accept Little- or Nothing-Down Loans 65 Summing Up 66 Chapter 5 Avoid Banks, Seek Seller Financing 68 How to Persuade the Sellers 69 What Type of Seller Financing? 71 Try a Contr...
