The Insider's Guide to Making Money in Real Estate

Book excerpt: Start building your fortune with the ultimate insider's guide toreal estate investing The Insider's Guide to Making Money in Real Estate explains whyreal estate is a consistently profitable moneymaker and howeveryday people just like you can build their fortune regardless oftheir credit score or how much money they have in the bank. It'strue--you don't have to be rich to invest in real estate. It's theeasiest, most leveraged method for building sustainable wealth overtime, and it's open to everyone. In this practical, nuts-and-bolts guide, New York Times bestsellingreal estate authors Dolf de Roos and Diane Kennedy cover all thebasics of investing and offer the kind of insider advice andlittle-known tips you won't find anywhere else. You'll get a wealthof bright ideas and smart investment moves, as well as examples,case studies, and true investing stories from successful investorsjust like you. Inside, you'll learn: * The ins and outs of commercial versus residential property * How to spot great bargains in neighborhoods with greatpotential * How to finance your investments with less-than-perfectcredit * Quick tips for increasing the value of your propertyinexpensively * How to find reliable tenants who'll pay top dollar * Everything you need to know about property taxes anddeductions * How to use tax benefits to increase your profits