Real Estate Investing For Dummies

Get real with real estate — compare real estate to other investments, understand its income- and wealth-producing potential, and determine whether it's the right fit for youRaise the roof — find out how to make money reliably with small down payments, property flips, and fixer-uppersShow me the money — discover the best ways to raise capital, finance your property purchases, and secure cream-of-the-crop mortgage termsLocation, location, lo-value? — find and evaluate pr

With the help of this straightforward and time-tested information, you'll get the know-how to wisely and confidently make smart, sound, and informed real estate investing decisions that will reap big rewards.Shows you how to make real estate part of your long-term investment planProvides tips on getting the best deals on financingOffers trusted guidance on mastering the art of property valuationGives you access to unprecedented information on how to build wealth in any marketIf you want to jump into the real estate market as a first-time investor or just want to brush up on recent changes that have occurred in the field, Real Estate Investing For Dummies is an essential resource you'll turn to again and again.. Inside, you'll discover how to overcome the challenges of the market, take advantage of the opportunities in any real estate environment—including a down market—and so much more.Written by industry experts Eric Tyson and Robert Griswold, this new edition o

Robert S. Eric Tyson, MBA, is a nationally recognized personal finance counselor, syndicated columnist, and bestselling author of numerous For Dummies books. Griswold , MSBA, is a successful real estate investor, hands-on property manager with a large portfolio of residential and commercial properties, and the author of Property Management Kit For Dummies and co-author of

Honest and Helpful--As Always I've consistently found that these "For Dummies" books are formulaic but helpful and well done. I got into real estate a bit many years ago but have forgotten a lot. I was confident that this book would be a good choice for bringing me up to speed again, and I was not disappointed. There are many good real estate books on the market which readers might subsequently consider if choosing to seek more depth and detail, but, if one simply wants to ask--and answer--the question, "Could real estate investing be for me?" this book provides a helpful--and. "Better than I expected." according to Henry Frankenberg. I expected the book to be light and contain mostly common sense advice. 1/Better than I expected. Henry Frankenberg I expected the book to be light and contain mostly common sense advice. 1/4 into it, I realized it's more in-depth and does contain lots of good info.. into it, I realized it's more in-depth and does contain lots of good info.. "This book gives a great overview for beginners" according to Adrian. This book gives a great overview for beginners. It contains tons of advice and points you to the right resources to learn more about the real estate market conditions in a particular geographic area. By following Tyson's advice, you could avoid costly mistakes. Overall, great buy.