Real Estate Investing for Dummies - Paperback

by Eric Tyson (Author), Robert S. Griswold (Author)

Make smart decisions in any real estate market

Real estate is always on the radar of investors looking for growth opportunities. Real Estate Investing For Dummies is your no-nonsense guide to adding real estate to your own portfolio. Considered one of the most desirable investment types, real estate is a great way to build wealth--if you know how to navigate the challenges. This book teaches you how to enhance your income by buying investment properties. It includes help with building a plan for raising capital, finding properties with promise, and becoming a successful property manager. With tips on increasing property value and creating a real estate portfolio that matches your goals, this guide is a must for any would-be real-estate investor.

• Understand the different types of real estate investment and build a team that will help you succeed
• Finance your investments and locate properties that generate income
• Learn how to research real estate investment opportunities and sell at the right time
• Increase the value of your assets and become a property manager

This book is designed for real estate investing beginners who are eager to purchase property for the purpose of building wealth. Experienced investors will also love the portfolio-enhancing advice inside.

Back Jacket

Build wealth and income in real estate

Real estate is a growth asset with unique complexities. This book offers the essentials for executing a strategy designed to grow wealth through real estate investment. Find the right properties, finance your purchase, and protect your investment--this book has you covered with all the basics. You'll also find pro tips on crunching the numbers to get a good mortgage deal and boost your income. Add value through renovation, find trustworthy tenants, know when to sell, and work toward real estate investing success--the easy way.

Inside...

• Determining if real estate investment is right for you
• Factoring in insurance and taxes
• Finding foreclosures, probate sales, and other good deals
• Becoming a good landlord
• Reviewing financing options
• Increasing property values

Author Biography

Eric Tyson, MBA, has shared his financial expertise in bestselling books like Personal Finance For Dummies and Home Buying Kit For Dummies. Robert S. Griswold, MSBA, CRE, CPM, is a successful real estate investor and property manager. He's authored Property Management For Dummies and coauthored Landlord's Legal Kit For Dummies.