The Complete Guide to Investing in Rental PropertiesMcGraw Hill Professional, 2004 M05 21 - 288 pages 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. With the a little help, however, you can minimize both your investment and your costs and send your profits straight through the roof! In this comprehensive handbook, real estate investing expert Steve Berges reveals the secrets that have made him one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the field. He shows you all of the indispensable tricks of the trade, explains why they are so important, and connects them to other essential steps for super-profitable investing. Arming you with his Five Golden Rules for Success, Steve Berges also shows you how to:
With Steve Berges' expert guidance and no-nonsense advice, you can maximize your investment, minimize your time and effort, and make the most of every foray into the real estate market. |
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... Loan Documentation Checklist 98 Six SmartWays to Finance Your Rental Property 101 6 Real Estate Sales Forms and Closing Documents 113 Real Estate Sales Forms 113 Residential Sales Contract 114 Property Condition Disclosure 124 Third ...
... loan, through tax savings, and through net positive income generated from rents. Changes in real estate values that precipitate through appreciation, or increases in price, primarily are due to two factors—increases in the money supply ...
... loan with a 30-year amortization period, for example, will be paid down completely in exactly 360 months if equal payments are made over the duration of the loan. The beauty of this benefit is that it is the tenants who are making the ...
... loan that can come from any number of sources, including banks, mortgage companies, family members, friends, credit cards, and home equity loans, to name a few. Financing with debt typically requires that you repay a loan with ...
... loan balance through monthly payments, or the tax benefits derived through depreciation. This is how the power of leverage works. It allows you to use a little bit of your own money, invest it in real estate or any other income ...
Contents
Section 2 How to Manage Rental Properties the Smart Way | 133 |
Section 3 How to Sell Rental Houses the Smart Way | 203 |
Afterword | 246 |
Glossary | 247 |
Index | 270 |