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Book SynopsisBuild wealth through real estate Real Estate Investing All-in-One For Dummies will show new and seasoned real estate investors how to make smart decisions. With seven books in one, this complete resource will teach you how to purchase real estate, flip houses, invest in commercial real estate and foreclosures, sell your house, buy real estate internationally, and more. We even explain the ins and outs of short-term rentals like Airbnb, so all your passive income options are covered. With this book, you can start investing in real estate quickly and easily, thanks to user-friendly information and expert tips that will help you avoid costly mistakes. It's your one-stop resource for all things real estate. Learn how to buy and sell real estate, including how to find the best dealsDetermine whether flipping houses or short-term rental management is for youMaximize your earnings and minimize your tax bill in real estate investmentExtend your reach outside the United States by investing in real estate globallyThis is the perfect Dummies guide for amateur real estate investors who need a hand getting started, and for seasoned investors looking to up their game with commercial, international, and other investment strategies.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Book 1: Getting Started with Real Estate Investing 5
Chapter 1: Evaluating Real Estate as an Investment 7
Chapter 2: Covering Common Real Estate Investments 25
Chapter 3: Building Your Team 45
Chapter 4: Financing Your Property Purchases 63
Chapter 5: Grasping the Legal Fundamentals of Managing Residential Rentals 83
Book 2: Welcome Home: Buying a House 99
Chapter 1: Knowing Where and What to Buy 101
Chapter 2: Determining a House’s Worth 139
Chapter 3: Negotiating Your Best Deal 159
Book 3: Investing in a Foreclosure Property 185
Chapter 1: Getting Up to Speed on the Foreclosure Process 187
Chapter 2: Picking Your Point of Entry in the Foreclosure Process 199
Chapter 3: Performing Your Due Diligence 215
Chapter 4: Cashing Out on Your Foreclosure Property 237
Book 4: Flipping a House 259
Chapter 1: Devising an Effective Flipping Strategy 261
Chapter 2: Inspecting the Property and Estimating Rehab Costs 273
Chapter 3: Calculating Your Profit and Best Offer 291
Chapter 4: Prioritizing and Planning Your Renovations 303
Chapter 5: Negotiating the Sale to Maximize Your Profit 319
Book 5: Using Your House as an Airbnb 331
Chapter 1: Hosting on Airbnb: What It Really Means 333
Chapter 2: Determining Your Profit Potential 345
Chapter 3: Preparing Your Property 363
Chapter 4: Setting Your Listing Pricing 387
Book 6: It’s All Over: Selling Your House 405
Chapter 1: Deciding to Sell 407
Chapter 2: Timing Is Everything 423
Chapter 3: Price It Right and Buyers Will Come 435
Chapter 4: Marketing Your House 453
Book 7: Gone Global: Investing in International Real Estate 467
Chapter 1: Introducing International Investment Strategies 469
Chapter 2: Investing at Home or Abroad: Which Is Right for You? 485
Book 8: The Next Level: Investing in Commercial Real Estate 501
Chapter 1: A Crash Course in Commercial Real Estate Investing 503
Chapter 2: Evaluating Commercial Real Estate 519
Chapter 3: Property Management: Who’s Minding Your Ship? 549
Index 571
