Schaub’s books Building Wealth One House at a Time and Building Real Estate Wealth in a Changing Market are consistently two of the best-selling and bestreviewed books on the real estate shelf This book features the same accessible, smart, and proven advice—and positive tone—of Schaub’s other books that readers love Taps into one of the hottest real estate investment options in today’s market
The key to making money in real estate is finding motivated sellers. Financial trouble is often the single biggest motivator. From finding properties in foreclosure, to negotiating with sellers in financial distress, to reselling the properties to realize healthy profits, Making Big Money Investing in Foreclosures without Cash or Credit is a comprehensive money-making guide. Best-selling authors Peter Conti and David Finkel pull all the steps together into a seven-step action plan, so that investors can apply what they have learned and start making money.
Strategies for creating real estate wealth by star ting small--and always making the right moves Nationally known real estate expert John Schaub learned his craft in the best way possible--on the job, and through every kind of market. Over three decades, he learned to bank consistent profits as he built an impressive real estate mini-empire. Building Wealth One House at a Time reveals how virtually anyone can accumulate one million dollars worth of houses debtfree and earn a steady cash flow for life. Unique in that it focuses on buying houses in good-quality neighborhoods, Schaub's nine-step program includes: Renting to long-term tenants, with financial incentives to pay on time Avoiding the temptation of bigger deals, which invariably include bigger problems A 10-year plan to pay off debt and own houses free and clear
Welcome to the world of buying foreclosed homes at auction--a real estate strategy that lets you remove the middleman, decrease your competition, and buy at a discount. Bidding for properties on the courthouse steps while competing in real time with other investors is a thrilling experience. There's nothing like it in the world of real estate, but there's also a lot to learn. With dozens of insider auction secrets that are proven to help maximize returns, Bidding to Buy will show you the skills you need to successfully bid at auction, then turn a healthy profit on your investment. Successfully buying foreclosures isn't a matter of luck, and it isn't for insiders only. However, it does require a process--one that can be repeated for optimal returns. In this book, you'll find a full blueprint of the foreclosure process, including the repeatable five-step method that the authors have used to buy thousands of properties. Discover a new kind of real estate investment and uncover profits on your local courthouse steps! Inside, you'll learn how to: Find properties before they are broadly exposed to the market Understand the entire foreclosure process and how it differs from state to state Conduct complete title research and develop an eye for red flags Navigate the potential risks and pitfalls behind a live auction Access property listings and early posting data Build an accurate financial analysis on any available property Acquire creative and alternative financing methods, including no-cash solutions Complete critical post-auction steps, such as evicting tenants
A practical guide that helps you thoroughly research properties, so you know what you’re getting into before you buy or bid on a property With the housing bubble of recent years bursting and interest rates on the rise, there has been an upsurge in the number of foreclosures across the country, creating many opportunities for profit. But investing in real estate foreclosures can be a tough job, especially when a negative stigma is attached. How do you make money while preserving your morals and trust? Foreclosure Investing For Dummies shows you how to invest in foreclosures ethically without being accused of stealing homes from “little old ladies.” When you approach the process in a fair-minded way, presenting homeowners with various options and offering a reasonable price for their home, you can walk away with your integrity intact—and potentially a reasonable profit, too. This step-by-step guide helps you research property, find the best opportunities, purchase foreclosures, and avoid misleading distressed homeowners. If you’re committed to success, dedicated to mutually beneficial solutions, can treat foreclosure investing as business, and you can talk to people, this book is for you, but it doesn’t promise quick profits through minimal work. This book will provide you with invaluable information to become a successful investor, including how to: Identify opportunities and understand risks Obtain information, tools, support, and resources Locate properties prior to foreclosure Assist homeowners through the foreclosure process Acquire properties below market value prior to the auction Buy property at an auction, from lending institutions, and government agencies Repair, renovate, and sell or lease property A hands-on guide with tips and strategies for refinancing your property and maximizing your profits, this book also provides advice on how to assist homeowners, have them work with you, and avoid common mistakes. It even contains an appendix that covers foreclosure rules and regulations. It’s time to go out and make the most of foreclosure investing, and with Foreclosure Investing For Dummies by your side, your hard work and devotion will bring tons of success!
Make Money and Help Your Community at the Same Time "This book shows you the most powerful, practical system ever discovered to make money buying pre-foreclosures. If you follow its advice, it could make you rich." --Brian Tracy, bestselling author of The Psychology of Achievement "What great content and a fresh approach to the business of foreclosure investing. Alexis has it right--believe in yourself and what you do, be open and honest with others, and work hard. You'll make a great living and enjoy life along the way." --Barbara Corcoran, founder of the Corcoran Group and bestselling author of If You Don't Have Big Breasts, Put Ribbons on Your Pigtails: And Other Lessons I Learned from My Mom "This book shares with readers the right and moral way to invest in pre-foreclosures. Author Alexis McGee shows you that you can help homeowners and make a profit. This book is a must for all real estate investors, whether you are working on your first deal or your twentieth!" --Diane Kennedy, bestselling author of Loopholes of the Rich and coauthor of The Maui Millionaires "Want to make money the honest way? Read Alexis McGee's great ideas on real estate foreclosures, and you'll have acces to a wealth of know-how, experience, and years of success. You'll learn from people who have done it--not just ideas, but stuff that works in the real world." --Ron Willingham, author of The Inner Game of Selling and Integrity Selling for the 21st Century
Provides information on successfully investing in real estate, covering such topics as the financing process, down payment programs, negotiating, distressed properties, foreclosures, auctions, rental properties, and tax benefits.
Make your first million and earn a steady income with this updated, essential guide to real estate investing The collapse in real estate prices from 2007 through 2012 was the most significant event in the real estate industry since the Great Depression. But today, with the real estate market rebounding, a new generation of investors is entering the field, eager to make their fortune. Building Wealth One House at a Time, 2nd Edition provides you with a practical way to create wealth through an ethical approach of buying, financing, and managing property. Renowned real estate expert John W. Schaub takes you through his 9-step program and explains how to accumulate one million dollars’ worth of houses debt free in any market, while earning a steady cash flow. This invaluable guide presents fresh strategies for buying and financing property, reflected in six new chapters on topics such as real estate cycles, financing real estate purchases, negotiation techniques, and retirement investing. You’ll learn how to: • Finance real estate purchases without going to a bank • Recognize and capitalize on real estate cycles • Improve your negotiation skills in any situation • Avoid common and costly mistakes • Create cash flow that lasts forever, and much more Building Wealth One House at a Time, 2nd Edition reveals how virtually anyone can accumulate houses debt free and earn an income for life.
Start Building Wealth Today by Investing in Distressed Properties! Combining proven strategies with nearly thirty years' experience in real estate, author George Achenbach takes you step by step through the entire foreclosure process-from the first notice of default to the foreclosure sale or auction to the final disposition of the property. Everything you need to know to purchase and profit from distress properties is here, including sample forms, worksheets, checklists, and real-life examples, as well as procedures to follow, evaluation techniques, and negotiating tips. There are even suggestions on leasing homes, creating rental income, saving on taxes, and avoiding pitfalls. Additionally, a new chapter covers the pros and cons of bankruptcy and highlights the latest proposed changes in the law such as the homestead exemptions and needs-based rules. Goldmining in Foreclosure Properties shows investors and first-time buyers how to take advantage of one of the most profitable investment opportunities in the world with expert guidance on: * Procedures for locating distressed properties * Financial analysis techniques for evaluating property and making the right offer * Bidding successfully at auctions * Effectively dealing with lenders when the property goes REO * How you can benefit from reselling property quickly * Negotiating tips for dealing with new purchasers and profitably transferring titles * Generating rental income, capital appreciation, and tax savings through property leasing
Learn how you can make extra money now with this easy-to-follow guide for buying, rehabbing and selling real estate from sheriff sales and foreclosure auctions.
