The Definitive Guide for Every LandlordWhether you just have an extra room to rent or a growing rental empire, you still need reliable information and expert advice to make sure you do it right.
CD-ROM features 80 printable worksheets, checklists, and spreadsheets in simple Excel, Word, and Adobe file formatPlenty of coverage of hot investment areas-including duplexes, townhouses, and condosCustomizable documents make doing the math quick and simple
The first edition sold more than 50,000 copiesGene and Katie have appeared as home improvement experts on Today and Dateline on NBC, Home Matters on the Discovery Channel, Today at Home on HGTV, and CNN Morning News The Hamiltons are recipients of the 2002 National Association of Real Estate Editors Journalism Award and the 2002 Golden Hammer from the National Association of Home and Workshop Writers AwardNew strategies for down markets, including how to use renting as a fallback positionFresh flipping strategies for condos, a rapidly growing investment category25 brand-new tips for do-it-yourself investors in the Quick Fixes, Cleanups, and Repairs That Make You Money section
The bestselling first edition of The McGraw-Hill Guide to Starting Your Own Business sold more than 75,000 copies, and took the reader step-by-step through the entire process of starting a new venture.
Create a Lifetime of Financial Freedom Through Real Estate InvestmentAs a woman, you have inherent skills that can make you a savvy and successful real estate investor-even if you have never owned property before.
Real estate investment strategies that put the gold in the golden years This accessible, easy-reference guide shows how to turn a retirement savings plan into a tool for generating major income.
The classic guide to getting the best deal when buying a home--from America's #1 real estate expertFeaturing fully revised facts and figures that reflect the most recent changes in the real estate market, Tips & Traps When Buying a Home, Fourth Edition is helpful whether you're a first-time or experienced home buyer.
The classic guide to getting the best deal when selling a home--from America's #1 real estate expertThis latest edition of Bob Irwin's classic Tips & Traps When Selling a Home brings you up to speed on all the recent changes, regulations, and trends in real estate--whether you're new to the selling process or are an experienced home seller.
A Codifying "e;Best Practices"e; Guide to Effectively Managing the Entire Real Estate Investment ProcessThe Handbook of Commercial Real Estate Investing delivers an authoritative best practices approach to the three major areas of the industry: investment transactions, asset management, and enterprise management.
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems Software programs are increasingly being used to manage and control plant and equipment maintenance in modern manufacturing and service industries.
Achieve "e;bullet-proof"e; wealth in any real estate marketThe real key to achieving sustained wealth in real estate is finding just the right investment strategy--and then learning how to adapt it to changing market conditions.
Real estate guru Boaz Gilad shows how to make a million dollars investing in real estate--without needing a lot of start-up cashEven if you re new to real estate, you can use the knowledge and experience you already have to tap into--or even create--real estate opportunities.
Strategies for creating real estate wealth by star ting small--and always making the right movesNationally known real estate expert John Schaub learned his craft in the best way possible--on the job, and through every kind of market.
The only consumer's guide to making sense of land-use laws and regulationsMany property owners have no idea what their rights are when it comes to altering their properties, or protecting themselves from encroachment by developers and the misguided building and renovation plans of neighbors.
A comprehensive guide to protecting--and increasing-- home investment valueThe latest in the hugely popular Tips and Traps series, Tips and Traps for New Home Owners contains all the information you need to move in, financially operate, and successfully maintain your first home.
The "e;Mortgage Professor"e; answers critical homemortgage questionsThis value-packed consumer reference by a nationally syndicated mortgage columnist is indispensable for anyone looking to secure a home mortgage.
A one-stop reference for in-depth explanations of mortgage topicsWith the creation of so many new, complex mortgage programs, it's difficult for consumers --not to mention real estate agents, attorneys, closing agents, and mortgage brokers--to keep track of them all.
Real estate financial calculations made easyEvery real estate investor needs to know how to calculate cash flow, long-term gain, net operating income, and a few other basic financial formulas.
Maximize profits in the single-family and multi-unit rental market You probably know that small rental properties are among the safest, most affordable, and most profitable investments around.
Everything real estate investors need to know about finding, financing, and closing real estate investment dealsNavigating the complexities of real estate financing can be a major obstacle for the real estate investment novice.
From the BusinessWeek bestselling author of Investing in Fixer-Uppers--a plan for building a real estate empire with little or no money down "e;Fixer Jay"e; DeCima, the acknowledged king of fixer-uppers, delivers a much-anticipated guide to realizing financial independence through real estate investing.
The ultimate tax expert shows small business owners how to keep more of what you earnFor millions of self-employed Americans, Eva Rosenberg is the go-to person for tax advice.
America's top real estate expert helps home sellers save time, money, and headaches"e;Broker-investor Irwin is a prolific writer on real estate, and among the best.
Save money by finding and financing the right propertyThis step-by-step guide helps readers start investing in new homes to sell for profit, from finding the best property and planning the most cost-effective construction to selling quickly and profitably.
An easy-to-follow guide for home owners who want to maximize the value of their most important investmentWith anxiety over the stock market running high and home equity loan rates at an alltime low, Americans are investing in their homes like never before.
One of America's most trusted real estate experts tells how to make a killing in real estate using other people's money"e;Irwin is a prolific writer on real estate, and among the best.
A concise, quick-reference guide to save money and headaches when closing on a homeFraught with arcane rituals, hidden traps and pitfalls, and confusing legal mumbo jumbo, the closing can be the most harrowing part of the home buying equation.
B2B sales and marketing executives have been hard-hit by increasing sales demands, plummeting budgets, and highly touted techniques that promise more than they deliver.
Whether the prospective buyer is a farmer or rancher looking to expand operations, a sportsman seeking to preserve habitat for wildlife, or a nature enthusiast trying to conserve native flora and fauna, acquiring rural land can be a rollercoaster of exciting and stressful experiences.
Real estate is a fickle business and with costs rising so exponentially in developed markets such as big cities and waterfronts, the vast majority of investors spend their time looking for emerging markets.
According to a recent study released by the National Association of Realtors, second homes accounted for more than a third of residential real estate transactions.
Take a look through the Forbes annual issue of the richest Americans, and you will find a majority of those personal fortunes have something to do with real estate.
The realtor's essential guide to harnessing true earning powerHow to Become a Power Agent in Real Estate gives real estate agents both the powerful sales techniques and the practical management tips they need to double their income by closing more transactions.
