Buy, Rent and Sell: How to Profit by Investing in Residential Real Estate

Product Details

The classic guide to residential real estate profits-from Robert Irwin, America's #1 real estate expert.

Updated to meet the most recent changes in the real estate market, this Second Edition of Robert Irwin's Buy, Rent, and Sell covers everything you need to know to earn big profits in real estate. Irwin shows how you can make a bundle in any real estate market by focusing on buy-and-hold strategies and tax-smart long-term investments. Perfect for first-time investors who want to play it safe, Buy, Rent, and Sell is a comprehensive guide to profitable investing whether the market is up or down.

You'll learn everything you need to know to make money buying, renting, or selling property, including how to:

• Find killer bargains in any kind of market or region.
• Take advantage of smart, low-money-down financing strategies.
• Buy and manage rental units for long-term cash flow.
• Accurately estimate property values and evaluate rental potential.
• Use your properties to save thousands on taxes.

Biographical Note

Robert Irwin is America's top real estate author and expert, as well as a consultant to lenders, investors, and brokers. He is the author of more than 50 books, including Buying a Home on the Internet, The Pocket Guide for Home Buyers, and McGraw-Hill's bestselling Tips and Traps series.

Table of Contents

• Part 1: Make Your Profit When You Buy.
  • Chapter 1: Where's the Profit?
  • Chapter 2: Flip or Hold?
  • Chapter 3: 10 Rules for Profiting from Real Estate Purchases.
  • Chapter 4: Making Lowball Offers That Get Accepted.
  • Chapter 5: Profit Strategy 1--Bargains from Motivated Sellers.
  • Chapter 6: Profit Strategy 2--Finding and Buying Foreclosures.
  • Chapter 7: Profit Strategy 3--Buying in Turnaround Areas.
  • Chapter 8: Profit Strategy 4--Working Lender-Owned Properties.
  • Chapter 9: Profit Strategy 5--Bargains in Government's Repos.
  • Chapter 10: Profit Strategy 6--Hidden Treasures in Handyman Specials.
  • Chapter 11: Profit Strategy 7--Finding Bargains on the Internet.
  • Chapter 12: Profit Strategy 8--Convert Your Old House to a Rental When You Move.
• Part 2: Multiply Your Cash.
  • Chapter 13: How to Get an Investment Mortgage.
  • Chapter 14: Unconventional Financing.
• Part 3: Renting in the Real World.
  • Chapter 15: Will It Make a Good Rental?
  • Chapter 16: Irwin's 12 Rules for Successful Landlording.
  • Chapter 17: Turning an Alligator into a Cow.
• Part 4: Selling for Profit.
  • Chapter 18: Selling a Rental, Fast.
  • Chapter 19: Converting a Tenant to a Buyer.
  • Chapter 20: Dodging the Tax Bullet.
  • Chapter 21: The Real Estate Money Tree.