Now is the time for all good men and women to invest in real estate. The lenders are ready, interest rates are the lowest they have been in more than 20 years, and prices are the lowest they may ever be. Shouldn't you take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime event to strike while the market is hot. To help you, here's a unique "crash course" in real estate investing that makes it possible for you to know how to invest wisely and knowledgeably exactly 36 hours from the time you open this book! Using the successful, step-by-step, ready-to-apply format that has made McGraw-Hill's 36-Hour Series so popular with business managers, professionals, and entrepreneurs, this "hands-on" real estate course boasts the same practical how-to-do-it guidance, nitty-gritty investing advice, and study and review materials that are usually only available to those who take timeconsuming and expensive school and college courses. Each information-packed chapter contains learning objectives, key terms and concepts, common questions with straightforward answers, and a variety of problemsolving examples and goal-achieving methods that aptly illustrate how real estate investors succeed in the real world. You'll learn how to set clear, realistic goals and develop a workable, flexible plan to accomplish them; get early inside information about future community developments that are likely to produce rare "ground-floor" real estate investment opportunities; find the right property to buy - one that suits your goals, financial situation, and risk tolerance; distinguish the subtle but critical differences between a good location and a truly important one; become familiar with the intricacies of zoning regulations, and learn the secrets of obtaining a zoning change which will increase property values; use public records to obtain important information about potential investments and what you need to build a comprehensive, state-of-the-art property information file; quickly evaluate the current property value and its potential future profits before you make an offer; master the five basic buying techniques and learn how and when to use each one to best achieve your goals; and obtain the best financing for each deal that works for your plan. Upon completion of the course, you'll be more than ready to try your hand at the Final Exam. Send in your answers. If you get 70 percent or more correct, you will receive a Certificate of Achievement - proof that you have acquired the skills, knowledge, and "insider" savvy to be a successful player in the lucrative arena of real estate investing.

The McGraw-Hill 36 Hour Real Estate Investing Course

Business & Money

Cummings,Jack

Economics

McGraw=Hill

Written with the local investor in mind, Cummings' quick and easy blueprint for success is structured in the step-by-step, ready-to-apply format that has made the 36-Hour Series so popular with readers. Each information-packed chapter contains learning objectives, key terms and concepts, common questions with straightforward answers, study and review sections, and a variety of case studies that aptly illustrate how real estate investing works in the real world. There is also a "final exam" at the end of the book that readers may complete and send in to receive a Certificate of Achievement. Offering readers the benefits of his extraordinary, decades-long track record, Cummings delivers the rock-solid knowledge they need to get started, as well as the astute insights they need to move forward quickly. Finally, as a tireless and widely respected promoter of his work, Jack Cummins boasts extensive contacts both in the media and in his own field. Put it all together and The McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Real Estate Investing Course is certain to find a prominent place on bookshelves all across America.

The McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Real Estate Investment Course

Answers over two hundred of the most common questions about real estate, including such topics as property values, buying and selling homes, capital gains tax, foreclosures, mortgages, and insurance

The Real Estate Investor's Answer Book

Real estate wealth-building techniques that are--for once--grounded in reality instead of hyperbole In a field rife with questionable, get-richquick schemes and scams, Jack Cummings has built a solid career out of providing real estate strategies that are sensible, logical, and achievable. Investing in Real Estate with Other People's Money features proven up-to-date strategies and techniques, with detailed examples of how to use each. Everyone from novices to seasoned real estate pros will find useful ideas in this handson, how-to book. It provides all readers with the knowledge and fundamentals they need to become successful, including: <ul>
<li>How to become a real estate insider </li>
<li>"No-money-down" strategies that actually make sense, with real-life examples </li>
<li>Small details for increasing a property's value without spending a fortune </li>
</ul>

Investing in Real Estate With Other People's Money: Proven Strategies for Turning a Small Investment into a Fortune

Real Estate

McGraw–Hill Education

Avoid Money Pits and Target Top Properties With an expert's answers to your real estate questions Whether you own a dozen apartment buildings or are contemplating your first real estate deal, this is the one book that will answer all your questions. Sinking money into land, a house, a vacation home, or a rental unit can be one of the most stressful events in a person's life-especially if you're counting on that property to produce cash flow and equity build-up. Author and real estate pro Jack Cummings knows the answers-and delivers 30 years of insider information, addressing questions on more than 200 potential real estate pitfalls, including <ul>
<li>How can I predict property value changes before anyone else? </li>
<li>What hidden values should I look for in a rental property? </li>
<li>How do I get the most out of a real estate agent? </li>
<li>What's the secret to dealing with tax issues? </li>
<li>How do I know how much rent I should ask for my rental property? </li>
<li>What's the most important thing to know before buying a vacation property? </li>
</ul>

The Real Estate Investor's Answer Book: Money Making Solutions to All Your Real Estate Questions

A complete curriculum for profiting in today's tough market! Opportunities abound in the real estate market. In order to find the best investments, though, you need to understand the changes brought on by the turbulence of recent years. Bringing you completely up to date on today's market, The McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Course: Real Estate Investing offers a fast-paced but thorough and well-rounded education on profiting in real estate. 
Revealing secrets previously reserved for industry insiders, veteran Jack Cummings offers the knowledge you need to get moving right away. This three-day "crash course" provides checklists and proven insider tips on how to:
<ul>
<li>spot the hot properties of tomorrow </li>
<li>calculate potential profits before investing </li>
<li>increase property values </li>
<li>make offers and counteroffers </li>
<li>find the best sources of financing</li>
</ul> Get tips and advice from a true industry insider and start building your fortune now with The McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Course: Real Estate Investing.

The McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Course: Real Estate Investing, Second Edition (McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Courses)

Complete handbook of how to "farm" real estate listings and sales

Management & Leadership

PRENTICE/HALL

Guide to the principles of financing real estate transactions. Great resource of basic information of an area of business financing.

Complete guide to real estate financing

All the players--buyers, sellers, bankers, lawyers, developers, investors--need to know how to put together a workable financing package. This book, fully updated to reflect the current market, includes hundreds of strategies, tips, and hints to help anyone finance any deal in the market.

Real Estate Finance and Investment Manual

Prentice Hall Direct

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The McGraw-Hill 36 Hour Real Estate Investing Course

The McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Real Estate Investment Course

The Real Estate Investor's Answer Book

The Real Estate Investor's Answer Book

Investing in Real Estate With Other People's Money: Proven Strategies for Turning a Small Investment into a Fortune

The Real Estate Investor's Answer Book: Money Making Solutions to All Your Real Estate Questions

The McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Course: Real Estate Investing, Second Edition (McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Courses)

Complete handbook of how to "farm" real estate listings and sales

Complete guide to real estate financing

Real Estate Finance and Investment Manual