Getting started with real estate investing. Evaluating real estate as an investment ; Covering common real estate investments ; Considering foreclosures, REOs, probate sales, and more ; Taking the passive approach ; Fast money: small down payments and property flips ; Building your team -- How to get the money: raising capital and financing. Identifying sources of capital ; Financing your property purchases ; Securing the best mortgage terms -- Finding and evaluating properties. Location, location, value ; Understanding leases and property valuation ; Valuing property through number crunching ; Preparing and making an offer ; Due diligence, property inspecitons, and closing -- Operating the property. Landlording 101 ; Protecting your investment ; Recordkeeping and accounting ; Looking at tax considerations and exit strategies -- The part of tens. Ten ways to increase a property's value ; Ten steps to real estate investing success -- Appendix: sample purchase agreement.
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