{"product_id":"buying-u-s-real-estate-9781118431207","title":"Buying U.S. Real Estate","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI would consider this the bible for any Canadians wanting to invest in US real estate.          W. Brett Wilson, Entrepreneur, Recipient of the Order of Canada, and former Dragon    The thought of buying property in the United States has been on your mind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART I: THE DECISION TO INVEST 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 1: The Economics Behind the US Market 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 2: Finding the Treasure with the Property Goldmine Scorecard 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 3: Let Quality Research Drive the System 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 4: Dig for Specific Information and Ignore Generalities 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 5: Jobs, Infrastructure, and Gentrification 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 6: A Closer Look at Three States 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART II: THE DISTRESSED PROPERTY MARKET 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 7: Learn to Identify a Distressed Property 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 8: Understand the Fundamentals of the US Foreclosure Process 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 9: Commit to the Number One Rule, Then Get Your Options Straight 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 10: More on Due Diligence 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 11: Avoid the Snake-Oil Salesman 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 12: Recognize That a Bad Area in the United States Is Very Different from a Bad Area Elsewhere 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 13: Look for the Stability of a Good Neighborhood and Follow First-Time Homebuyers 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 14: Choose Your Exit Strategy Before You Make the Deal 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 15: Know Your Financing Options and Obstacles 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 16: Understand the Real Estate Cycle 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 17: Find the People Who Can Help You Find Foreclosures 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 18: Benefi t from the Five Profi t Centers of Real Estate 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 19: What a Full-Service Real Estate Investment Group Offers 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 20: Analyze Your Deal 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART III: RENOVATIONS AND MANAGEMENT 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 21: Work Smartly with Contractors and Subcontractors 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 22: Weigh Reno Must-Haves with Nice-to-Haves 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 23: Dial Up the Intellect (Dial Down the Emotions) 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 24: Do the Big Four Renos on a Rental Property—Now 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 25: Get Everything in Writing 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 26: Curb Appeal: You've Got Seven Seconds to Impress Me 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 27: Run If You Spot Any of the Top Three Reno Red Flags 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 28: Hire the Right Property Manager 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 29: Make Money by Delegating to Your Property Manager 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 30: Set the Rules Up Front with Your Property Manager 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 31: Be Smart about Rent Collection 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART IV: CROSS-BORDER TAX PLANNING 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 32: Understanding US Tax Laws 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 33: Taking Title to Your US Property Investments 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 34: Deal with Depreciation 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART V: LEGAL PLANNING 213\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 36: The Three Pillars of Real Estate Asset Protection 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 37: Develop an Asset Protection Plan and Be Prepared to Avoid Lawsuits 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 38: Counter Threats to Your Wealth with Foresight 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 39: Draw Up a Blueprint for Your Estate Plan 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 40: Steer Clear of Asset Protection Fakes, Scams, and Planning Errors 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART VI: CROSS-BORDER BANKING AND FINANCING 239\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 41: Understand Cross-Border Issues 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 42: Familiarize Yourself with US Mortgage Financing 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 43: Buy US Real Estate Property with Other People's Money 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART VII: INSURANCE AND INVESTMENTS 253\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 44: Insure Your Investment 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 45: Carry Insurance Beyond the Property Line: Medical, Auto, and Third-Party Liability 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Considerations for Buying a Second Home 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors 274\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406868128087,"sku":"9781118431207","price":14.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781118431207.jpg?v=1730497391","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/buying-u-s-real-estate-9781118431207","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}