How We Bought a 24-Unit Apartment Building for (Almost) No Money Down: A BiggerPockets QuickTip Book


Brandon Turner - 2015
    Learn how they found the property, analyzed it, and brought together FOUR different creative finance strategies to buy the property for almost no money out of pocket. This book is fast paced, short, and easy to read - but will help you gain valuable insight into what's possible for YOUR future.

Dirt Rich: How One Ambitiously Lazy Geek Created Passive Income in Real Estate Without Renters, Renovations, and Rehabs


Mark Podolsky - 2018
    Yet with Mark Podolsky’s tried-and-true technique of raw land investment, you can become Dirt Rich without ever having to battle with a tenant, toilet, or termite. In this step-by-step guide, Mark breaks down his “ultimate subscription model” for creating passive income through the niche of raw land investment. Featuring details on common pitfalls, tips on cultivating an investor’s mind, and advice on working smart instead of hard, this handbook will show you how to obtain a life of fiscal independence, with the flexibility to work where you want, when you want, and with whom you want. Financial freedom is within your reach. It’s time to make your dreams a reality by starting to think dirty.

Finding & Funding Great Deals: The Hands-on Guide to Acquiring Real Estate In Any Market


Anson Young - 2017
    In Finding and Funding Great Deals, seasoned real estate agent and investor Anson Young guides you through his tried and true methods for finding deals in any market. Inside, he outlines his own methods as well as other techniques to help new and seasoned investors alike improve their real estate business. This is not a magic pill that will turn you in to a successful investor overnight; instead this is a practical guide to several approaches to use in each step of your real estate deal finding journey. Hard work required (but not included with the purchase of this book). Inside, you will learn: Inside, you’ll discover: Marketing methods Several analysis techniques Funding approaches How to help others through pain points Negotiation techniques How to build your business so you can do it all over again.

Real Estate Note Investing: Using Mortgage Notes to Passively and Massively Increase Your Income


Dave Van Horn - 2018
    Whether it's through mortgages, student loans, or credit card debt, nearly all of us (especially real estate investors!) are in the note business. The trouble is, most people are on the other side of it: writing checks to note owners rather than cashing checks as note owners. Understanding how to utilize basic note and financing concepts explained in this book will help real estate investors like you to:Borrow smarter by making debt your friend. Raise money for your investments easier by understanding and appealing to private investors. Squeeze more profits out of the deals you're already doing by utilizing creative offers and multiple financing strategies. Scale your investing through a passive investment vehicle that is backed by hard real estate without the tenants, termites, or toilets. Use note investing to pay for expenses like student loans and life insurance, or simply to provide additional cash flow for you into retirement. Become the bank and begin to use every form of leverage you have available! Not another cookie-cutter "how to" book, Dave instead takes readers on a journey with him as he looks back over lessons learned across three decades of real estate investing, and the path that led him to his success today in the note industry. He teaches by example, illustrates with real-life stories, and gives a 30,000 ft. view of the note space, introducing readers to a new way of investing.So whether you're a wholesaler, rehabber, landlord, or even turnkey investor, reading this book will help you turn your focus to the "other side" of real estate. For both new and experienced investors alike, no matter where you are in the real estate business, the strategies in this book can help you build sustainable wealth today and for years to come.

Wheelbarrow Profits: How To Create Passive Income, Build Wealth, And Take Control Of Your Destiny Through Multifamily Real Estate Investing


Jake Stenziano - 2015
    The Wheelbarrow Profits system for real estate investment takes advantage of an under appreciated source of wealth in the United States: multifamily properties. Learn how to identify your own niche, study your market, build your portfolio, and manage properties to successfully turn your investment into true wealth. Written and created by Jake Stenziano and Gino Barbaro, Wheelbarrow Profits is the tried and true system that they’ve utilized to grow a single multifamily investment into nearly a dozen successful and lucrative properties. Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking to explore a different type of investment strategy or a new investor looking to start building your portfolio, Jake and Gino’s system will provide you with the step-by-step guide you need to secure your financial independence.

10 Commandments for Real Estate Investors


Frank Gallinelli - 2012
    In this brief but insightful series of essays, Frank Gallinelli, the author of the best-selling "What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow…" guides you through some investment principles you can live by. From cautionary tales about the process of due diligence and the hazards of self-styled "experts," to discussion of identifying your investment objectives, Gallinelli helps you focus on best practices.

Making it in Real Estate: Starting Out as a Developer


John McNellis - 2016
    Offering humorous insights, the book covers the ins and outs of how to get financing; how to work with architects, brokers, and other professionals; and how to make a good deal and win approval for your project. Making It in Real Estate: Starting Out as a Developer, First Edition, has ranked among the top 20 real estate books for four consecutive years, winning hundreds of 5-star reviews.

If You Can't Wholesale After This: I've Got Nothing For You..


Todd M Fleming - 2017
    It's the first book in the "I've Got Nothing For You.." series. This series of books aims to guide you through the process of becoming financially free through real estate investing. If You Can't Wholesale After This was written for people who are fed up with the traditional "rat race" style of living and want to create a new way of living no matter if you have ever been involved in real estate or have any money of your own. This book will guide your mind and actions to building massive wealth step by step. Todd himself completed his first deal with only $11 in his checking account. He believes that anyone can build financial freedom by changing their mindsets and improving their daily habits. This book will change the way that you think about money and the way you think about the opportunity surrounding you each and every day. This book will inspire you to begin your own real estate business and provide a living for your family that you only dreamed of previously.

Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties


Avery Carl - 2021
    Avery Carl, CEO and Founder of the Short Term Shop, will show you how to identify, acquire, and manage a short-term rental from anywhere in the country, plus how to avoid common pitfalls and overcome limitations that keep many would-be investors from ever getting started!In this book, you’ll learn how to:• Identify the best markets for short-term rental investing• Analyze the potential income and profitability of a short-term rental property• Self-manage a short-term rental right from your smartphone• Build a local boots-on-the-ground team for an out-of-state investment• Automate your self-management systems• Use the income from short-term rentals to scale your investment portfolio

Skip the Flip: Secrets the 1% Know About Real Estate Investing


Hayden Crabtree - 2020
    

The Real Estate Retirement Plan: An Investment and Lifestyle Solution for Canadians


Calum Ross - 2017
    Many Canadians who own their home have never considered buying a second property. And nearly one-third of retirees are worried about running out of money. The Real Estate Retirement Plan shows how homeowners can use the tools already available to them — their mortgages — to access the initial capital to invest and prepare for their retirement. This is a proven, validated antidote to today’s historically low savings rates, poor current rates of return, and pressure on CPP and health care.With examples and a detailed discussion of the principles and mechanics, Calum Ross and Simon Giannini demystify real-estate investing and make an irrefutable case for borrowing to invest.

Commercial Real Estate for Beginners: The Basics of Commercial Real Estate Investing


Peter Harris - 2014
    Why you should be a commercial investor, where the biggest pitfalls are, which types of properties are best for those just getting started, how to analyze any commercial deal quickly, how to speak the language of commercial real estate, the 4 guiding principles of commercial investment and much, much more. Let the author of Commercial Real Estate Investing for Dummies walk you through how to get started in Commercial Real Estate in this incredibly informative book.

Optimize YOUR Airbnb: The Definitive Guide to Ranking #1 in Airbnb Search


Daniel Vroman Rusteen - 2018
    I met Veronika while exploring Old Town Tallinn. When I found out Veronika was an Airbnb host, I asked to see her listing. I saw potential, but her online listing wasn’t much. I told Veronika about how I optimize Airbnb listings. We agreed that I would stay at her listing for a small discount in exchange for a fully optimized Airbnb listing. As of November 2017, Veronika has 10 5-star reviews.I wrote Optimize YOUR Airbnb to reach more hosts like Veronika. This book contains the culmination of my five-year experience with Airbnb from being an employee and a guest, to a host, to Superhost, and to starting an Airbnb property management company. I’ve hosted everything from a living room couch to a 3-story, 5-bedroom hillside mansion. The information in this book is more complete and effective than anything on the market. Trouble deciding between which book to buy? To ensure my book is the most comprehensive, I read 13 of the top Airbnb books on the market. You can read my review of these books on Amazon. Daniel V. Rusteen - former Airbnb employee, Superhost, super guest (250+ days on Airbnb), and Airbnb property manager - reveals his strategies to rank high in Airbnb search by creating an optimal online listing and offline guest experience."Daniel Rusteen's authoritative book is as comprehensive as it is enjoyable to read. I have never seen so much valuable, actionable advice in one place for an Airbnb host. Highly recommended!" - Chip ConleyYou will learn how to: Optimize your Airbnb listing to achieve a high Airbnb search rank Leverage tools to automate 80%+ of your Airbnb Interior design without professional help Successfully navigate slow season Identify problem Airbnb guests before they book Master your Airbnb title and text Take high-quality photos with your smart phone Create additional streams of revenue based on your Airbnb “The listing you optimized appeared to be easier to read, was more approachable, and ranked higher as a result.” - Customer of OptimizeMyAirbnb.com paraphrasing what Airbnb told him as it related to one of his listings using the strategies outlined in the book“I am an Airbnb expert…then I found you…you are the top!” - Blog comment on OptimizeMyAirbnb.com“Danny – You might be a magician. I made a bunch of your suggested updates to the listing and I’ve had $660 in bookings (only 2 nights!) in the last 24 hours.” - Prior customer of OptimizeMyAirbnb.com“If you don’t read this book, there will be a lot that you don’t know that you don’t know.” - Symon He, foreword Optimize YOUR Airbnb

Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book


Joe Fairless - 2018
    Becoming an expert on the apartment syndication terminology2. Setting a specific, quantifiable goal and creating a long-term, motivating vision3. Building a powerful brand that attracts passive investors4. Evaluating and selecting the real estate market that will be the launching point for your apartment empire5. Surrounding yourself with an all-star real estate team6. Tapping into your existing network to find passive investors7. Creating a lead generation machine that pumps out qualified off-market apartment deals8. Selecting the ideal business plan to maximize returns to passive investors9. Learning the science behind evaluating, qualifying and submitting offers on apartment deals10. Preparing and presenting an apartment offering to your passive investors and securing financial commitments11. Impressing your investors by effectively implementing the business plan and exceeding their return expectations

2 Years to a Million in Real Estate


Matthew A. Martinez - 2006
    But it wasn't enough. He worked by the clock, and yearned to be his own boss. With a small amount of savings, he acquired his first rental property. Two years later, he was making more from his rentals than he was working 9 to 5, so he quit his day job to oversee his real estate investments. Today, he enjoys a multi-million-dollar collection of income-producing properties--and he's ready to share his money-making strategies so you can begin your own journey to career and financial independence. Two Years to a Million in Real Estateshows you everything you need to know, including how to Invest small amounts early-on while working a full-time job Avoid real estate â��bubbleâ�� risks Get others to pay your mortgage for you Pick a hot property (and spot others that will become hot) Simplify the ins-and-outs of financing Negotiate like a pro Screen for reliable tenants Understand how local tenant laws work Hire good people to manage your properties Know when to sell (20061208)