Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Basics of Real Estate
Chapter 2: Benefits of Real Estate Investing
Chapter 3: The Cons of Real Estate Investing
Chapter 4: The Types of Investments
Ways to Flip Houses with Success
Residential real estate properties
Commercial real estate properties
Industrial real estate properties
Retail real estate properties
Mixed properties
Rent to own
Foreign properties
Miscellaneous
Construction
Container homes
Recreational properties
Chapter 5: What are the Real Estate Goals?
Chapter 6: The Process of Identifying Rental Properties
Chapter 7: How do Realtor's Finance their Deals?
Traditional lenders
Credit unions
Individual investors
Home-Style renovation loan
Blanket mortgages
Apartment and multi-family loans
Your savings
Asking friends and family
Chapter 8: House Flipping Ideas
Chapter 9: How to Evaluate a Property
Chapter 10: Location and Positioning in the Marketplace
Decrease Expenses
Pass the Expenses to the Tenants
Raising Rent
Add-Ons
Repairs and Upgrades
Combining and/or Subdividing Units
Property Taxes
Chapter 11: Hiring the Right Team
Chapter 12: Managing a Rental Property
The tenants
Hiring a handyman
Who decides repairs and costs?
How contractors get paid
Profit & Loss reporting
Evictions
Chapter 13: Important Tips for Real Estate Investors
Chapter 14: What you Need to Avoid as a Real Estate Investor
Chapter 15: FAQs
What is real estate investment?
Is real estate a good investment?
Can it be part of my portfolio?
What is REIT?
Who is the best candidate to invest in real estate?
How much money should I invest?
For how long should the investments be made?
What options do I have after investing?
Is the income taxable?
Are there risks involved?
How long before I get keys to a property?
Conclusion
References