Lay the foundation for successful flipping and bring home the bucks

Want to flip houses? This no-nonsense guide gives you the inside scoop on buying, renovating, and selling property, with plenty of time- and money-saving tips to keep you on budget and on schedule. You get savvy strategies for negotiating deals, modernizing for maximum profit, marketing your home, avoiding common blunders, and staying afloat in a slow market.

Make money in any market -- discover simple guidelines that will help you to profit no matter what the economic climate

Secure funding for your flip -- explore all your options for the capital you need

Build a budget -- understand all the costs you may face and avoid any costly surprises

Maximize your tax savings -- get valuable tips on what expenses you can deduct

Find buried real estate treasures -- learn how to spot homes with untapped potential and how to buy homes from foreclosures and tax sales

Buy property at the best price -- find out negotiation secrets that will add thousands of dollars to your bottom line

Renovate your property for maximum profit -- make renovations that add real value to your home

Market your home -- dazzle prospective buyers with through marketing materials and home staging

Open the book and find:

Who you need on your team

How to determine a realistic resale price

Creative financing options

What questions to ask before you buy

How to buy foreclosure properties in the U.S.

Which quick fixes enhance a home's value

When to take on major structural enhancements

How to negotiate the sale to maximize your profit