From the bestselling author of Tips and Traps When Buying Your Home

Robert Irwin has been one of the nation's top real estate authors for more than 20 years. His 1991 bestseller, How to Find Real Estate Bargains, continues to be one of the most popular guides to finding real estate bargains and buying them at rock-bottom prices. Thoroughly updated and revised, this new edition is for reader in the market for a bargain home for themselves or as an investment for resale profit.

Irwin fills readers in on everything they need to know to quickly decide if a...

"Everything you need to know to make millions by investing in real estate. Be smart -- take advantage of their invaluable experience to help you reach your financial goals."--Jack Canfield, Co-author, The Power of Focus, Dare to Win, and the Chicken Soup for the Soul(R) series.

A proven formula for making a killing in small real estate investments in all market conditions

Millionaire real estate investor Mike Summey and nationally recognized negotiation expert Roger Dawson team up to offer a complete program for becoming a real estate magnate in your...

Expert money-making advice from the nation's leading fixer-upper guru

"Excellent book on the fixer strategy."--John T. Reed, bestselling real estate author

"Filled with practical examples of how to profit from rundown fixer-upper properties."--Robert J. Bruss, syndicated real estate columnist

Nobody wants to buy an ugly, decrepit, rundown house--which is exactly why they provide real estate investors with the best bargains In Investing in Fixer-Uppers, nationally known real estate guru Jay DeCima reveals how investors can add thousands of...

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,...

One of America's most trusted real estate experts tells how to make a killing in real estate using other people's money

"Irwin is a prolific writer on real estate, and among the best."

--USA Today

This latest book from real estate guru Robert Irwin is a complete, step-by-step guide for newcomers to no-money-down real estate investment. It's also a source of fresh insights and guidance for experienced investors looking for solutions to problems that can arise

with the no-money-down approach. Written for today's robust market, How to Invest...

The only consumer's guide to making sense of land-use laws and regulations

Many property owners have no idea what their rights are when it comes to altering their properties, or protecting themselves from encroachment by developers and the misguided building and renovation plans of neighbors. Written by a leading national expert on land-use law, The Complete Guide to Zoning tells home owners, developers, and investors nationwide everything you need to know about getting approvals and protecting your property rights.

In plain English, Dwight Merriam explains how...

From the BusinessWeek bestselling author of Investing in Fixer-Uppers--a plan for building a real estate empire with little or no money down "

Fixer Jay" DeCima, the acknowledged king of fixer-uppers, delivers a much-anticipated guide to realizing financial independence through real estate investing. Written in DeCima's trademark folksy style, Start Small, Profit Big in Real Estate provides a complete two-year plan for making it big in real estate starting with little or no money of your own.

• You'll learn how to:
• Scout out properties with...

Everything real estate investors need to know about finding, financing, and closing real estate investment deals

Navigating the complexities of real estate financing can be a major obstacle for the real estate investment novice. Now this quick-reference guide arms them with a road map for finding, evaluating, and financing golden investment opportunities. From due diligence made easy, to writing winning loan proposals, to successfully negotiating with sellers, to making sense of closing statements, Insider Secrets to Financing Your Real Estate Investments covers all...

Get the best deal every time--whether you're buying, managing, or selling

Whether you're just starting out or have years of investing experience, Real Estate Investor's Checklist is the perfect tool for making sure you don't miss out on great opportunities or skip vital steps in the investing process.

This one-of-a-kind guide delivers real, nuts-and-bolts knowledge on every aspect of finding, purchasing, renovating, managing, and selling property. You'll find proven tactics and step-by-step guidance on investing in single-family homes, apartment buildings,...

From telephone presentations to showing apartments to closing the deal--insider secrets to filling every apartment, every time

Vacant apartments mean income lost--for property management companies, investment property owners, landlords, and anyone else who relies on rental income to pay the bills. In "7 Secrets to Successful Apartment Leasing," Eric Cumley provides seven proven industry secrets to building the relationships that achieve and maintain high occupancy levels. From "Stop Qualifying Prospects and Start Interviewing Them," to "Follow-Up is the Extra Mile," Cumley provides...

Real estate appraisers are in high demand and top earners can make a bundle. Whether you seek a full-time profession or a flexible part-time job, "How to Get Started in the Real Estate Appraisal Business" provides all the inside information to start making money, now.

Add value to your career as you: Prepare for the tests and get licensed Find a mentor to help you get on your feet Choose between residential and commercial appraising Drum up business with proven networking and marketing techniques Make top dollar as an analyst...

Real estate guru Boaz Gilad shows how to make a million dollars investing in real estate--without needing a lot of start-up cash

Even if you're new to real estate, you can use the knowledge and experience you already have to tap into--or even create--real estate opportunities. The secret is to target the customers and properties you understand best. Finding your niche is just part of Gilad's 10-step moneymaking program, based on the proven techniques that have made him a sought-after speaker for top corporations and real estate groups--and a millionaire.

The most up-to-date, easy-use reference for finding the best home loan for you

This comprehensive loan navigation guide helps you structure a home loan that will best fit your budget, tax bracket, and current cash flow while maximizing your equity growth. Featuring amortization tables for loans up to $900,000, at interest rates from 3 to 18 percent, this invaluable resource includes tables and examples that detail: Exact principal and interest payments for standard loans and Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs) Advantages and disadvantages of biweekly payment loans and baloon loans Remaining...

Cash in on the Hot New Real Estate Trend

More and more real estate investors are finding bargain properties offshore. How to Invest in Offshore Real Estate and Pay Little or No Taxes helps you maximize profits and minimize taxes on your overseas investment properties, no matter how far away they may be. Hubert Bromma shows you how to use tax-advantaged accounts and plans to earn a bundle on foreign properties-from apartments, to condos, to office space.

Inside, you'll find everything you need to make the most of your investment:

• Practical...

Discover hidden financial and lifestyle opportunities in any real estate market

No one knows more about real estate than Realty Times Editor Blanche Evans. In "Bubbles, Booms, and Busts," Evans explains how ever-changing cyclical and regional real estate conditions can translate into benefits that go beyond just knowing the best time to buy and sell. Readers will learn how local bubbles and busts can help them find employment opportunities, plan retirement, pinpoint relocation sites, formulate long term investment strategies, and more. Evans offers a readable, objective evaluation of how...

Unleash the power of blogging in your real estate business

Are you blogging for your real estate business? Realty Blogging shows you how to fully utilize this powerful, direct-communication marketing tool, giving you all the know-how you need to capture the interest and business of local homeowners, buyers, and sellers.

Drawing upon their extensive experience in blogging, real estate, and online marketing, authors Richard Nacht and Paul Chaney reveal how to:

• Develop an effective Internet marketing strategy
• Generate leads consistently at almost...

The bestselling coauthor of Investing in Real Estate reveals the secrets behind one of the hottest investment strategies available-foreclosed real estate

REO (or bank-owned) foreclosures offer incredible profits-but you might be fearful of buying bad properties, or getting into bidding wars with other prospective buyers. This insider's guide to buying and selling foreclosed property shows how to reduce the risk, find top properties, and rake in the profits. It's an all-in-one handbook packed with professional secrets, such as where to find the best deals, when to make...