"This is the best of the many how-to-profit-from-foreclosure books. It is well written, ultra-complete, and packed with more details than readers will need. The worksheets are invaluable to simplify what can otherwise be a complicated business. On my scale of 1 to 10, this outstanding new book rates an off-the-chart 12."
--Robert J. Bruss, nationally syndicated columnist

A practical toolkit for making money on pre-foreclosure properties

One of the most lucrative avenues for investors today is pre-foreclosure real estate; investors who are organized, informed, and persistent can make a bundle. But if you start investing without the proper knowledge and tools, you could lose your shirt. With step-by-step instructions and practical, no-nonsense advice, The Pre-Foreclosure Property Investor's Kit shows readers how to make even more money by finding foreclosure properties before they go to auction--beating the competition to the punch. Plus, this comprehensive resource is full of ready-to-use worksheets, letters, checklists, forms, and agreements that make getting started easy.

You'll learn: How to make as much as $60,000 per year investing part-time Why NOW is a great time to get started in pre-foreclosure investing How to use foreclosure notices to find local properties How to use direct mail to contact property owners in default How to estimate the current market value of properties Everything you need to know about your state's foreclosure statutes

Most people think that investing in real estate requires a giant bank account and a perfect credit score. But with pre-foreclosure investing, even people of average means can get into the game--all it takes is a little hardwork, persistence, and the helpful tools you'll find in The Pre-Foreclosure Property Investor's Kit.

The single person’s complete guide to buying your own home

Do you dream of having a home of your own? With nearly half of all new home buyers being single, you’re in good company. But how do you go about finding the right place and actually purchasing it? What do you, as a single person, need to know? In Buying a Home When You’re Single, Donna Albrecht demystifies the home-buying process and takes you step by step through the entire process of acquiring the home of your dreams—from hiring a real estate agent to closing the deal. Whether you envision yourself in a palatial mansion or a modest condo, co-op, or manufactured home, here’s your guide to making your dream come true!

• Learn how mortgages work and how to choose the best one for you

• Secure financing to fit your earning power

• Find specific help for first-timers

• Mine the Internet’s rich real estate information

• Evaluate housing choices including co-ops, condos, single-family dwellings, manufactured homes, and others

• Negotiate the best price on a home

• Improve your investment after your purchase

Whether you are shopping for a first home, renting a new apartment or are searching for smart and affordable ways to redecorate or reorganise, Right at Home is the book for you. Kaysen and Higgins have spent more than two decades interviewing experts and demystifying all aspects of home buying and care. This guide, drawn from their work, will be with you at every turn, whether you're unpacking the kitchen for the first time, moving in with your significant other, or figuring out what to do with all those baby bottles and sippy cups now that the last child is out of diapers and the cabinets are bursting. Including pro tips from experts such as Marie Kondo, Bunny Williams and Justina Blakeney and a removable annual home maintenance checklist, Right at Home is the indispensable guide that you will return to again and again.

A comprehensive, accessible, and easy-to-understand guide to everything you need to know about real estate investing. Real estate investing is a great way to build a business or make money on the side-and you don't have to be a full-time landlord to do it. Real Estate Investing 101 walks you through everything you need to know, from raising capital to uncovering new opportunities. You'll learn the difference between purchasing traditional property and investing in funds such as REITs and interval funds-plus new types of realty investment, like crowd-funded real estate, the senior housing boom, eco-housing, and blockchain technology. With the expert advice in Real Estate Investing 101 to guide you, you can invest with confidence and generate profits.

Your turn-key guide to crucial information about buying a new home before you take the plunge Home Buying Kit For Dummies, 7th Edition simplifies and explains the home-buying process to new home buyers everywhere. Authors Eric Tyson, MBA and Ray Brown inform and educate readers in the simple, straightforward and incisive style the For Dummies series is known for across the world. This book covers all the topics necessary to tackle the purchase of a home with confidence, including: Complete coverage of new US tax rules and strategies What's happening with home financing given the high home prices and fluctuating economies found in many markets How to compare renting and buying in light of new rules regarding mortgage interest and property tax write-offs Updated coverage of internet resources and how to best utilize them as a buyer The 7th Edition of Home Buying Kit For Dummies offers brand new content of particular interest to millennial homebuyers, as well as freshly updated online companion content.

Home staging strategies needed to succeed in a down market

Whether a buyer, seller, or real estate agent, the home selling and purchasing process is fraught with potholes that can usually be overcome. But in this weakened housing market, everyone involved in the selling process must increase their efforts. In order to sell homes at top dollar, houses must be "prepared for sales." That's where Staging comes in. The real estate mantra is no longer location, location, location. It is now Staging, Staging, Staging It's all about presentation. In "Staging to Sell," Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging(R), offers her winning tactics, secrets, and strategies for selling a home at top dollar during these challenging times. In addition to offering specific tips on how to Stage a home, Schwarz, a sought-after speaker and Real Estate broker who has Staged and sold over 5,000 homes, provides readers, sellers, Realtors(R) and Stagers, with useful advice on correctly pricing properties, marketing properties so that they sell, addressing objections early on, having the seller handle the Staging before the house is viewed, and much more. Written with today's turbulent real estate market in mind, "Staging to Sell" contains the information readers need to get their homes Sold in the market quickly for top dollar.

Questions about the mortgage process seem so complex and intimidating, yet they must be worked through achieve the American Dream of home ownership. Thankfully, this guide eliminates the confusion and stress with clear-cut answers to all your questions. How much house can you afford (or not afford)? Is every mortgage loan the same, or are there specifics to look for that meet your individual needs? How can you increase your chances of getting those almost unbelievable rates you see banks advertising? Is there any end to the paperwork? Because unless you're sitting on a pile of cash, chances are you'll need to take out a mortgage when you're ready to buy your next home. In Mortgages 101, you will find the latest information on: Application procedures Online lenders New loan and government programs Qualifying requirements Zero-down options Guidelines for self-employed borrowers In this one-stop reference, find everything you need to know from a wide range of mortgage topics. From negotiating the best deal to saving on closing costs, Mortgages 101 supplies the answers and assistance for everything you need until the day you walk through your new front door!

Sell your house in any market Whether you're selling your home yourself or using a realtor, this helpful guide offers all the information you need to make an otherwise-stressful undertaking go smoothly. In Selling Your House For Dummies, you'll find plain-English, easy-to-follow information on the latest mortgage application and approval processes, the hottest websites used in the house-selling process, and revised tax laws that affect the housing and real estate markets. From the author team behind America's #1 bestselling real estate book, Home Buying Kit For Dummies, this book offers Eric Tyson and Ray Brown's time-tested advice, recommendations, and strategies for selling your house given current market conditions. From staging your home to utilizing technology to sell your house directly to home buyers, this trusted resource is packed with tips and ideas to make your home the most appealing house on the block. Prepare your property for the best offer Stage and market your house successfully Negotiate and successfully close the sale Make sense of contracts and forms used in the house-selling process Get the tried-and-true advice that will help you sell your property!

The deal you've been waiting for...
Paul Davey wants to spread the good news about how you, too, can make your fortune as an investor in distressed real estate.
A former New York City cop, he is now a millionaire real estate investor and general contractor who has done $19 million worth of deals on distressed properties - bank-owned houses, handyman specials, damaged structures, and homes with expansion potential.
In addition to completing more than $1 million worth of deals within his own IRA annually, he also lists and sells properties for Fannie Mae and many other lenders as an REO broker.
Davey has made it in an industry where opportunities and pitfalls abound. In Rehab and Grow Rich, he has indispensable advice for anyone hoping to turn property into profit. From the first page, you will see how this book is different from any other on the subject. Not only will you find solid, practical information and advice, but Davey is a born storyteller. In these pages he shares tales from the home front that serve as both encouragement and warning: You can do this, too - if you do it right.
Proven simple Steps: A Repeatable Moneymaking System.
Whether you're a new or experienced investor, Davey offers monthly telecoaching, a mastermind group, and one-on-one consulting. He shares what he has learned about getting started as a distressed property investor and about making the most of a self-directed IRA. He offers an at-home study course that includes six CDs and a 120-page course manual covering everything that you'll encounter in a renovation.

At last a no B.S. guide for physicians. Look behind the curtains of mortgage banking, discover the real landmines and learn how to make a flawless home purchase. In the post-meltdown world of mortgage banking, physicians face more challenges and have a higher rate of underwriter decline than any other professional client we advise. It s shocking but true. Spend a few minutes in physician chat rooms where the topic is mortgage and you are likely to read nightmare after nightmare horror story. It s emotionally devastating to see what a botched home loan and closing can do to a family. Within these pages, seasoned physician mortgage professional and fourth-generation Utah real estate investor, Josh Mettle, exposes the land mines and provides unique solutions to seamlessly overcome the pitfalls nearly all physicians face. You will learn: How to avoid the landmines that most commonly lead to surprising last minute declines. How student loans (including IBR and deferment) affect how you qualify for financing. How to find a true mortgage and real estate specialist in your hometown. What specifically to look for in a real estate and mortgage advisor. A step-by-step guide, which virtually guarantees you a flawless home purchase. The challenges you re likely to face are commonplace within your field, but can be embarrassing, expensive, and painful to learn firsthand. There is no bigger disappointment than finding out your loan was declined by an underwriter at the last minute forcing you to scramble to find temporary housing. Avoid that agony by educating yourself with a few simple precautions contained within these pages. Physician home loans are a niche loan practice, which is why you won t find the information contained in this book anywhere else. When it comes to securing a physician home loan you don t need a general practitioner, you need a super specialist."