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Start building your fortune with the ultimate insider′s guide to real estate investing

The Insider′s Guide to Making Money in Real Estate explains why real estate is a consistently profitable moneymaker and how everyday people just like you can build their fortune regardless of their credit score or how much money they have in the bank. It′s true––you don′t have to be rich to invest in real estate. It′s the easiest, most leveraged method for building sustainable wealth over time, and it′s open to everyone.

In this practical, nuts–and–bolts guide, New York Times bestselling real estate authors Dolf de Roos and Diane Kennedy cover all the basics of investing and offer the kind of insider advice and little–known tips you won′t find anywhere else. You′ll get a wealth of bright ideas and smart investment moves, as well as examples, case studies, and true investing stories from successful investors just like you. Inside, you′ll learn:
∗ The ins and outs of commercial versus residential property
∗ How to spot great bargains in neighborhoods with great potential
∗ How to finance your investments with less–than–perfect credit
∗ Quick tips for increasing the value of your property inexpensively
∗ How to find reliable tenants who′ll pay top dollar
∗ Everything you need to know about property taxes and deductions
∗ How to use tax benefits to increase your profits

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #55818 in Books
• Published on: 2005-05-03
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Synopsis
Two top experts reveal the secrets of building wealth through real estate investing Recommended by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the largest realtor association in the world, The Insider's Guide to Making Money in Real Estate is the perfect resource for novice investors looking for reliable, practical real-world information. Offering a complete overview of all aspects of real estate investing, from finding excellent deals on property to taking advantage of tax laws, readers will have access to the kind of information they can only get from their own real estate mentor. Written specifically with beginning investors in mind, this book focuses on finding and investing in property, as well as creating additional wealth through the tax advantages of ownership. Readers will learn how to work with real estate professionals to identify the best opportunities available and get the most for their money. Topics include getting started with little or no money down, the twelve different categories of real estate, what investors should do when the bank turns down their loan, and how to manage property.

Real-world examples and practical lessons make this a complete guide anyone can use to get started in the world's best investment.

From the Back Cover
Start building your fortune with the ultimate insider′s guide to real estate investing

The Insider′s Guide to Making Money in Real Estate explains why real estate is a consistently profitable moneymaker and how everyday people just like you can build their fortune regardless of their credit score or how much money they have in the bank. It′s true—you don′t have to be rich to invest in real estate. It′s the easiest, most leveraged method for building sustainable wealth over time, and it′s open to everyone.

In this practical, nuts–and–bolts guide, New York Times bestselling real estate authors Dolf de Roos and Diane Kennedy cover all the basics of investing and offer the kind of insider advice and little–known tips you won′t find anywhere else. You′ll get a wealth of bright ideas and smart investment moves, as well as examples, case studies, and true investing stories from successful investors just like you. Inside, you′ll learn:

• The ins and outs of commercial versus residential property
• How to spot great bargains in neighborhoods with great potential
• How to finance your investments with less–than–perfect credit
• Quick tips for increasing the value of your property inexpensively
• How to find reliable tenants who′ll pay top dollar
• Everything you need to know about property taxes and deductions
• How to use tax benefits to increase your profits

About the Author
DOLF de ROOS, PhD, is a successful international real estate investor, and a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. He sometimes shares his strategies and thinking at seminars across the nation and throughout Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and Europe. He is Chairman of the public real estate investment company Property Ventures Limited, and also the author of Real Estate Riches and coauthor (with Diane Kennedy) of The Insider′s Guide to Real Estate Investing Loopholes, both from Wiley.

DIANE KENNEDY, CPA, is a top real estate author and investing expert. She is the founder and owner of DKA, a leading tax strategy and accounting firm. She is also the author of Loopholes of the Rich and The Insider′s Guide to Real Estate Investing Loopholes, both from Wiley.