Real Estate Finance

After the real estate crash of 2007, most people - both the so-called "experts" and amateur investors alike - thought the opportunity to make money in real estate had passed for good. However, as it turns out, just when all of those people were leaving the market, the true real estate investors were buying up as many properties as they could, realizing that they were buying on sale. They didn't fall for the myth that real estate is no longer a good investment.

Airbnb, Vrbo, and other listing services have become massively popular in recent years - why not tap into the gold mine? Whether you’re new to real estate investing or you want to add a new strategy to your growing portfolio, vacation rentals can be an extremely lucrative way to add an extra income stream - but only if you acquire and manage your properties correctly.

Are you tired of just imagining, instead of living the kind of lifestyle you desire? Like going on a vacation whenever you want to, or taking time off work for a long time without worrying about paying your bills. This can only be possible if you have financial freedom. One of the most popular and reliable wealth-building assets you can put your money into is real estate. But how do you get started with real estate investing? One way is by investing in multifamily housing. They’re great for beginners, less risky than other real estate properties, and a lot easier to finance.

Because of the way technology has impacted real estate sales, buyers and sellers have greater access to information and even the ability to direct the sales process. While knowing market information is helpful in real estate sales, most people still lack a key aspect: expertise. By presenting an inside view on sales, McLaughlin provides a guide for maximizing the value of the sale and purchase of homes.

These short pieces have been personally selected by Donald Trump for Think Like a Champion, giving his special perspective in what amounts to an "informal education" on how to succeed in business and life. The pieces are engaging, informative and educational, presenting the clearest picture yet into the mind and heart of an extraordinary individual.

Running a successful real estate brokerage firm is a juggling act. You need expertise in your practice area to provide services to clients. You also need the know-how to run a small business. You've probably been well prepared by your education or experience for the technical ins and outs of operating a real estate brokerage. Yet what training has prepared you to run a business? The E-Myth Real Estate Brokerage fills this knowledge gap, giving you a complete toolkit for either starting a real estate company from scratch or maximizing an existing company's performance.

If You Can't Wholesale After This is a step-by-step guide to closing your first real estate deal without needing any of your own money or credit. It guides you through the process of becoming financially free through real estate investing.

Science has identified certain responses and behaviors that are hard-wired into our brains and that can actually help you close the sale every single time. If you want to learn the real techniques to sell (the ones based on psychology that actually work) this book is for you. In this guide you won’t find magic wands. Instead, you’ll discover the principles of persuasion and consumer psychology, you’ll learn working selling strategies and negotiating techniques designed to help you sell more and delight your customers after the sale.

In Passport to Exotic Real Estate, real estate expert and travel writer Steve Bergsman offers detailed advice on the benefits and challenges of buying overseas property, including whether or not foreigners can legally own property, tax implications, availability of beachfront land, market trends, investment security, local regulations, and much more. With this book as their guide, listeners will be fully prepared to overcome the obstacles of overseas property ownership and discover the benefits of living/vacationing abroad.

If you are searching for greater work-life balance, financial security, and the flexibility to work from home, travel, or define your own hours, then Million Dollar Agent is the book for you.

In this newly updated 2018 edition, authors Clayton and Natali Morris help you beat the system by paying down your home loan and saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in interest payments along the way. This step-by-step system only works with understanding and a disciplined plan. Clayton and Natali give you that by breaking it all down for you in this book. They arm you with the knowledge, inspiration, and several game plan options to free yourself from the dead weight of your mortgage.

Are you unsure of how to get started in real estate investing? Do not know or understand how to finance your property investment? Are you unsure if the market is at the right time to buy? Do you need advice on what real estate strategy to follow? Real Estate Investing Beginners Guide will provide you with the knowledge, techniques, and tools to confidently start your real estate investment journey.

My name is Jeff Leighton and in my book, Off Market Real Estate Secrets: The Underground Blueprint for Buying and Selling off Market Deals I reveal my proven, step by step system that will help you find the best off market real estate deals. While you may think this is a bold statement, the truth is most people have no idea these deals exist which means less competition and enormous opportunities for you.

Are you intrigued by the potential of real estate but overwhelmed by where to begin? "The Real Truth About Real Estate" is your comprehensive guide to understanding the basics, avoiding common pitfalls, and making smart decisions in the world of property investment. Whether you're looking to buy your first home, invest in rental properties, or explore commercial ventures, this book breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-understand language.

Soon after he opened his vineyard for business many years ago, the Wealthy Gardener noticed a puzzling fact. Everyone wanted money, but only a few people managed to accumulate it. The reason, he realized, is that most people focus on short-term gains instead of achieving lasting wealth. As he grew old and aware of his dwindling time on this Earth, the Wealthy Gardener began to share his hard-earned wisdom with the financially troubled in his community, patiently mentoring those who asked for his practical advice on the ways of prosperity.

Rental property is undoubtedly one of the most stable investment options. This explains why it is a retiree’s dream investment vehicle given that even if you don’t do much, you can be assured of steady rental income every single month. All you need to do is to maintain the property well to ensure it is in a good condition, then market it to new tenants whenever there is a vacancy and you are good to go. This doesn’t mean that rental property is only meant for retirees; even if you are in your 20s, if you invest in rental property, you can be assured of a steady income for the rest of your life.

Flipping houses isn’t just a one-off strategy for cash—it’s a scalable investing framework with the potential for compounding success. With over 3,500 flips since 2005, James Dainard is one of the foremost experts on extracting value through flipping houses. In The Flipping Framework, this full-time real estate investor provides a comprehensive guide to efficiently flipping properties and maximizing profits.

Discover how to come up with an accurate repair estimate for a fixer-upper property quickly. If you want to be able to quickly and easily come up with a repair estimate any fixer-upper property, then this guide will show you step by step how to do just that. In How to Estimate Repair Costs on a Rehab, I've taken everything I’ve learned and used in the real estate business when it comes to estimating repairs and broken them down so you can use the findings to your advantage.

Do you find yourself struggling to find clients, and when you do, do they seem to have endless demands and sky-high expectations? Have you repeatedly tried to build a reliable database of repeat buyers only to come up short? And when you finally find a home they like, there is so much competition that there is a bidding war? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you’re not alone. Many real estate agents face the same challenges, unsure of how to get new clients, and when they do, getting them into a home is almost impossible.

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. 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.