Real Estate Investing For Dummies 2nd Edition

Want to be a successful real estate investor? Eric Tyson and Robert Griswold present their proven strategies, along with updated tips for easily riding out downturns in the real estate market. From homes and apartment buildings to duplexes, commercial properties, and real estate investment trusts (REITs), you’ll master every aspect of investing in and financing properties, and see how to increase their value.

• Build a foundation for investing success get your finances in order, weigh your investment options, understand the risks, and work with real estate pros

  • You have to pay to play raise capital, finance your purchases, and secure the best mortgage terms

    • Find and evaluate properties choose the best locations, understand leases, project a property’s cash flow, and decide how much to pay

      • Master the negotiation process assemble attractive offers, complete the purchase agreement, conduct formal due diligence, and close the sale

        • Manage your property be a top-notch landlord (or hire help), get the insurance you need, know the tax angles, and decide when and how to sell

          “Both beginner and experienced real estate investors will profit from studying all the aspects to consider when maximizing property profits.”
          Bob Bruss, Inman News, on Real Estate Investing For Dummies 2nd Edition

          “This is simply the best book on the topic.”
          Randall Bell, author, Home Owner’s Manual

          Open the book and find:

          • Tips for buying and improving properties

            • Proven methods for boosting a property’s return and value

              • The opportunities of the market downturn

                • Expanded coverage on foreclosures, short sales, and REOs

                  • The latest on buying fixer-uppers and flipping

                    • New details on buying hotel condos and timeshares

                      • Changes in the tax laws

                        • Finding properties online

Robert S. Griswold is a successful real estate investor and hands-on property manager with a large portfolio of residential and commercial rental properties.