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The Best New Real Estate Books
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Real Estate Investing for DummiesReal Estate Investing for Dummies by Eric Tyson
Buy used from: $0.01
Covers a lot of territory in an understandable way.
Fix 'em Up, Rent 'em Out: How to Start Your Own House Fix-up & Rental Business in Your Spare Time; or, Investing in Real Estate and Creating Wealth with Fixer-Upper HousesFix 'em Up, Rent 'em Out: How to Start Your Own House Fix-up & Rental Business in Your Spare Time; or, Investing in Real Estate and Creating Wealth with Fixer-Upper Houses by Terry W. Sprouse
Buy new: $12.60 / Used from: $18.69
I've made it easy for you by showing you how I did it, and how to avoid pitfalls and have fun.
Upside Up Real Estate InvestingUpside Up Real Estate Investing by Bob Zachmeier
Buy new: $19.95 / Used from: $22.93
View the triumphs and pitfalls of real estate investing through the eyes of a seasoned investor with nearly three decades of experience. An excellent resource.
Investing in Real Estate, 5th EditionInvesting in Real Estate, 5th Edition by Paul McGreevy
Buy new: $17.05 / Used from: $2.24
An excellent book for beginners and experienced investors.
Investing in Duplexes, Triplexes, and Quads: The Fastest and Safest Way to Real Estate WealthInvesting in Duplexes, Triplexes, and Quads: The Fastest and Safest Way to Real Estate Wealth by Larry B. Loftis
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $11.49
The next step for single family home investors.
Home Buying For Dummies, 3rd editionHome Buying For Dummies, 3rd edition by Eric Tyson
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Complete and down to earth.
301 Simple Things You Can Do to Sell Your Home Now and For More Money Than You Thought: How to Inexpensively Reorganize, Stage, and Prepare Your Home for Sale301 Simple Things You Can Do to Sell Your Home Now and For More Money Than You Thought: How to Inexpensively Reorganize, Stage, and Prepare Your Home for Sale by Teri B. Clark
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $12.47
Prepare your house for sale like a professional.
The Pre-Foreclosure Real Estate Handbook: Insider Secrets to Locating and Purchasing Pre-Foreclosed Properties in Any MarketThe Pre-Foreclosure Real Estate Handbook: Insider Secrets to Locating and Purchasing Pre-Foreclosed Properties in Any Market by Frankie Orlando
Buy new: $14.93 / Used from: $9.86
Locate and purchase pre-foreclosed properties
House Selling For Dummies, 3rd editionHouse Selling For Dummies, 3rd edition by Eric Tyson
Buy new: $13.59 / Used from: $0.49
Sell it the Dummies way.
Mastering the Art of Selling Real Estate: Fully Revised and UpdatedMastering the Art of Selling Real Estate: Fully Revised and Updated by Tom Hopkins
Buy new: $17.13 / Used from: $0.94
Learn the right way to sell.
How to Rent Vacation Properties by Owner Second EditionHow to Rent Vacation Properties by Owner Second Edition by Christine Hrib-Karpinski
Buy new: $17.16 / Used from: $11.97
Do it yourself and save.
Finding & Buying Your Place in Country (Finding and Buying Your Place in the Country)Finding & Buying Your Place in Country (Finding and Buying Your Place in the Country) by Les Scher
Buy used from: $15.15
Breath the fresh air.
100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask: With Answers from Top Brokers from Around the Country100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask: With Answers from Top Brokers from Around the Country by Ilyce R. Glink
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $4.95
Ask the right questions.
How to Sell Your Home in 5 Days: Third EditionHow to Sell Your Home in 5 Days: Third Edition by Bill G. Effros
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $7.45
Sell your home fast and pocket the profits.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying ForeclosuresThe Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying Foreclosures by Todd Beitler
Buy used from: $0.68
Pay less by buying foreclosures.
Making Big Money Investing In Foreclosures Without Cash or Credit, 2nd Ed.Making Big Money Investing In Foreclosures Without Cash or Credit, 2nd Ed. by Peter Conti
Buy new: $12.89 / Used from: $5.50
Buy foreclosures without cash or credit.
The First-Time Homeowner's Handbook: A Complete Guide and Workbook for the First-Time Home Buyer (Book & CD-ROM)The First-Time Homeowner's Handbook: A Complete Guide and Workbook for the First-Time Home Buyer (Book & CD-ROM) by Atlantic Publishing Company
Buy new: $14.93 / Used from: $3.87
Get to know your house.
Make Money in Short-Sale Foreclosures: How to Bypass Owners and Buy Directly from LendersMake Money in Short-Sale Foreclosures: How to Bypass Owners and Buy Directly from Lenders by Chantal Howell Carey
Buy new: $19.77 / Used from: $2.00
Take the shortcut and bypass owners.
10 Steps to Home Ownership: A Workbook for First-Time Buyers10 Steps to Home Ownership: A Workbook for First-Time Buyers by Ilyce R. Glink
Buy new: $12.82 / Used from: $0.01
Own your own home.
For Pros by Pros Inspecting aFor Pros by Pros Inspecting a by Rex Cauldwell
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $2.21
Inspect homes like a pro.
Investing For Dummies, 4th EditionInvesting For Dummies, 4th Edition by Eric Tyson
Buy new: $11.66 / Used from: $0.98
Good general reference that covers several types of investing including real estate.
Buy It, Fix It, Sell It...PROFITBuy It, Fix It, Sell It...PROFIT by Kevin Myers
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $0.01
Flip houses for fun and profit.
Principles of Real Estate SyndicationPrinciples of Real Estate Syndication by Samuel K Freshman
Buy new: $59.80 / Used from: $56.61
Learn to syndicate your real estate.
Home Staging: The Winning Way to Sell Your House for More MoneyHome Staging: The Winning Way to Sell Your House for More Money by Barb Schwarz
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $4.46
Stage your home for bigger profits.
Buying a Second Home: Income, Getaway or RetirementBuying a Second Home: Income, Getaway or Retirement by Craig Venezia
Buy new: $24.99 / Used from: $0.18
Two homes are bette than one.
The Armchair Real Estate Investor: Put the Internet to Work for You and Reap Property ProfitsThe Armchair Real Estate Investor: Put the Internet to Work for You and Reap Property Profits by Robert Irwin
Buy new: $17.90 / Used from: $0.01
How to find, buy, and profit from properties using the Internet
The Wall Street Journal. Complete Real-Estate Investing GuidebookThe Wall Street Journal. Complete Real-Estate Investing Guidebook by David Crook
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $5.97
A conservative, thoughtful, thrifty investorÂ’s guide to building a real-estate empire.
Home Rich: Increasing the Value of the Biggest Investment of Your LifeHome Rich: Increasing the Value of the Biggest Investment of Your Life by Gerri Willis
Buy used from: $3.11
Written by the anchor of Open House, CNN's weekly half-hour real estate show, this book is like having a good friend on call to answer all of a first-time home buyer's questions about the process.
The ForeclosureS.com Guide to Advanced Investing Techniques You Won't Learn Anywhere ElseThe ForeclosureS.com Guide to Advanced Investing Techniques You Won't Learn Anywhere Else by Alexis McGee
Buy new: $14.93 / Used from: $10.04
Alexis McGee is cofounder of one of the most popular and the longest-running foreclosure Web sites in the country, ForeclosureS.com. She is one of the nation's leading foreclosure investing experts and has appeared or been quoted in many renowned media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal and Forbes.
Saving the Deal: How to Avoid Financing Fiascoes and Other Real Estate Deal KillersSaving the Deal: How to Avoid Financing Fiascoes and Other Real Estate Deal Killers by Tracey Rumsey
Buy new: $14.00 / Used from: $0.01
Using real-life examples, the book goes beyond the basics to offer real estate professionals practical advice on preventing deal-killing situations involving judgments and liens, mortgage issues, and many others.
Sell Your Home in Any Market: 50 Surprisingly Simple Strategies for Getting Top Dollar FastSell Your Home in Any Market: 50 Surprisingly Simple Strategies for Getting Top Dollar Fast by Jim Remley
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $0.81
Sell your home fast.
Mortgage Originator Success KitMortgage Originator Success Kit by D.J.Seppinni
Buy used from: $7.91
The mortgage business is not only booming, but it's one of the few industries that doesn't require a college degree to make lots of money. In fact, as a mortgage originator , the only limit to income potential is your own effort and ability.
Multi-Family Millions: How Anyone Can Reposition Apartments for Big ProfitsMulti-Family Millions: How Anyone Can Reposition Apartments for Big Profits by David Lindahl
Buy new: $18.45 / Used from: $15.46
In Multi-Family Millions, contrarian real estate investor Dave Lindahl shows you how to read the market cycle, and explains why now is a great time to get started investing in apartment houses.
No Credit Required (Revised Edition): How to Buy a House When You Don't Qualify for a MortgageNo Credit Required (Revised Edition): How to Buy a House When You Don't Qualify for a Mortgage by Ray Mungo
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With absolutely no credit, the authors describe how they bought a Vermont hideaway now worth hundreds of thousands and a California luxury condo with ocean views that tripled in value in six years.
The Complete Guide to Your Real Estate Closing: Answers to All Your Questions - From Opening Escrow, to Negotiating Fees, to Signing the Closing PapersThe Complete Guide to Your Real Estate Closing: Answers to All Your Questions - From Opening Escrow, to Negotiating Fees, to Signing the Closing Papers by Sandy Gadow
Buy new: $15.56 / Used from: $4.03
The Complete Guide to Your Real Estate Closing takes the mystery out of the confusing, expensive process by giving real estate professionals, investors, and consumers a step-by-step explanation.
Fix It & Flip It WorkbookFix It & Flip It Workbook by Katie Hamilton
Buy new: $17.13 / Used from: $4.04
This companion workbook to Fix It and Flip It has all the worksheets, checklists, and spreadsheets to help you implement the strategies in the book.
Marketopoly - The Definitive Guide to Beating The Real Estate Recession and Winning at The Game of Investment Real EstateMarketopoly - The Definitive Guide to Beating The Real Estate Recession and Winning at The Game of Investment Real Estate by Mark Mackenzie
Buy new: $12.11 / Used from: $8.00
Learn why the current real estate and mortgage markets provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to generate hundreds of dollars of monthly cash flow.
Buying for Profit (Property Ladder)Buying for Profit (Property Ladder)
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Real-life examples from the TV series illustrate what to do-and what not to do-to resell your find fast-and at a profit.
Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home (book with CD-Rom & Audio)Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home (book with CD-Rom & Audio) by Ilona Bray
Buy new: $24.99 / Used from: $0.01
Insider tips and advice to help you get the right place at the right price.