The Beginner's Guide to Real Estate InvestingStart making money today—with the ultimate guide for first-time investors No matter what the market does, real estate stilloffers plenty of money-making opportunities. In this new edition of The Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing, Gary W. Eldred presents the toolsand knowledge new investors need to get started profitably. Packed with smart money-making 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:
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. |
Contents
Multiple Paths to Building Wealth | 19 |
Buy at a Bargain Price | 25 |
Discounted Notes Tax Liens Tax Deeds | 34 |
How to Invest Using Little or None of Your | 52 |
Dont Overlook FHA | 59 |
Even Fannie and Freddie Accept Little or NothingDown | 65 |
Five More Techniques to Finance Your | 84 |
LeasePurchase Agreements | 91 |
HOW TO INVEST FOR MAXIMUM | 127 |
Make Money with Foreclosures | 143 |
More Sources of Bargains | 156 |
Run Numbers Like a Pro | 169 |
Greatly Increase the Value of Your | 184 |
TwentyOne More Ways to Push Up | 199 |
ONWARD AND UPWARD TO BUILD | 217 |
Write Your Purchase Offer | 235 |
Bring in Partners | 97 |
Use Credit Cards | 105 |
Heres How to Qualify | 109 |
Craft Your Lease to Increase Profits | 247 |
The 12 Secrets of Successful | 262 |
Internet Appendix | 285 |