Buying a Second Home:Income, Getaway or Retirement

by: Craig Venezia (Author)

Publisher: Nolo

Publication Date: 2007/1/1

Language: English

Print Length: 371 pages

ISBN-10: 1413305563

ISBN-13: 9781413305562

Book Description

The U.S. is experiencing a second-home ownership boom. Two out of every five homes are purchased as second residences, according to the National Association of Realtors. Packed with up-to-date information and sound advice, this guide is perfect for everyone interested in owning a second home. Even readers with limited budgets and less-than-perfect credit will find innovative financing strategies not available in other home-buying books. Readers will get the tools they need to successfully handle dreaded ordeals like finding financing, tackling a fixer-upper, dealing with the IRS and the unforeseen challenges of becoming a part-time landlord.

About the Author

The U.S. is experiencing a second-home ownership boom. Two out of every five homes are purchased as second residences, according to the National Association of Realtors. Packed with up-to-date information and sound advice, this guide is perfect for everyone interested in owning a second home. Even readers with limited budgets and less-than-perfect credit will find innovative financing strategies not available in other home-buying books. Readers will get the tools they need to successfully handle dreaded ordeals like finding financing, tackling a fixer-upper, dealing with the IRS and the unforeseen challenges of becoming a part-time landlord.