15 Best 「home buying」 Books of 2024| Books Explorer

In this article, we will rank the recommended books for home buying. The list is compiled and ranked by our own score based on reviews and reputation on the Internet.
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Table of Contents
  1. The Super Simple Home Buyer's Handbook: Our Best Tips and Helps in Less Than 100 Minutes
  2. How to Buy a House
  3. Home Buying Kit for Dummies
  4. No Nonsense Real Estate: What Everyone Should Know Before Buying or Selling a Home
  5. How to Invest in Real Estate: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Getting Started
  6. How to Get Approved for the Best Mortgage Without Sticking a Fork in Your Eye: A Comprehensive Guide for First Time Home Buyers and Home Buyers Getting a Mortgage Since the Mortgage Crisis of 2008 (How to Without Sticking a Fork in Your Eye)
  7. The Miracle Morning for Real Estate Agents: It's Your Time to Rise and Shine
  8. Buying a Home: The Missing Manual
  9. Flip: How to Find, Fix, and Sell Houses for Profit
  10. Home Buyers Checklist
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No.1
100

Learn the very BEST tips. In LOTS less time!Most of the home buyer books on the market are quite good.\nBut most are also quite long. Some as many as 400 pages!\nWe’ve found that many people don’t have TIME (or patience) for that.\nSo we collected our very best home buying tips and added the most helpful resources we knew.\nThen we condensed and simplified them into a short but powerfully sweet resource.Viola! The Super Simple Home Buyer’s HANDBOOK!And less than 60 pages! Quick to read. Easy to understand.\n"But can a book that short still be valuable?"Good question!\nHere’s what the former Director of the Utah Division of Real Estate said:\n“This is an excellent book. It is full of tips and pointers you may not see anyplace else. Every page is useful and helpful, and I was impressed with how much I learned from it.” - Dexter Bell\nOr how about this experienced home buyer:\n“This book is a must for homebuyers. I’ve purchased five homes and wish I had had this book. I could have saved a lot of time, frustration and money if only I had had this guide. Home selling and buying is a risky business. There is a checklist of do’s and don’ts that can prevent costly mistakes. Well done!” - Sybil P.\nHere’s what you’ll find inside:\n\n\nThe Step-by-Step Checklist – Keeps you focused and on track\n\nThe Wish List – Zeros in on what you’re looking for\n\nThe Definite Do’s – Tips that save time and money\n\nThe Deadly Don’ts – Costly “no-no’s” to avoid\n\nTips for Touring a Home – What to watch for\n\nSimple Definitions – Simple explanations for confusing words\n\nHelpful Resources – Links to info on loans, credit reports, grants and schools\n\nAnd here’s what a soon-to-be homebuyer told us:\n “So I loved this! I thought it was super helpful. It made potentially buying a house way less intimidating. Really liked the checklist and the credit score information. Super helpful for novices like me!” - Miryelle R.\nWe designed the book to save you 3 THINGS:\nMONEY – Our low price will save you a couple of bucks. Our tips will save you thousands!\nTIME – Learn our best tips in less than 100 minutes!\nFRUSTRATION – The many details of buying a home can be confusing and complicated. Our resources simplify the process, keep you on track and safe from monster mistakes.\nHere’s what more people are saying:\n“This is such a great resource! I learned a lot and now have a lot of wonderful information as we start thinking about our future home buying. I am so glad I read it!” - Shannon F.\n“I think this is an awesome, thorough resource for home buyers. It walks through the process clearly, providing all kinds of tips that the average person may not think of. I recommend the Super Simple Handbook for anyone looking to buy a home. Thank you for all your hard work and for taking a lot of the ground work of research out of buying a home. What a great resource!” - Stephanie C. \nCheck out our FREE home buying tips and resources at:\nwww.MonsterHomeBuyerHelps.comAll our BEST for happy house hunting!\nTim and Clint Carver

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No.2
100

How to Buy a House

Kurup, Jayashree
HarperCollins India

This book offers a step-by-step guide to buying a house in India. It will help you: Shortlist a property Choose the right location Decide on an agent Select the best home-loan option Offer legal advice Providing real-life stories, quick tips and expert advice, How to Buy a House is all you need to battle that fear of buying your new dream home.

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No.3
100

America's #1 bestselling home buying guide Are you looking to buy a house, but don't quite know where to begin? Have no fear! This new edition of Home Buying Kit For Dummies arms you with Eric Tyson and Ray Brown's time-tested advice and strategies for buying a home in current market conditions. Packed with valuable tips for getting the best deal on your new home and navigating an ever-changing housing market, it shows you how to find the right property, make smart financial decisions, and understand the latest lending requirements and tax implications. \nThanks to looser lending standards, lower down payment mortgages, and a wider selection of homes to choose from, first-time homebuyers are making a comeback in the housing market. But if you don't know a Colonial from a counter offer, the process of buying a home can be daunting. Luckily, this bestselling guide is here to take the confusion out of the process! In plain English, it provides step-by-step guidance for buying the home of your dreams, from inspecting a property to evaluating a location to making sense of loan applications, tax documents, and counter offer forms. \n\nNegotiate your best deal and obtain a lower down payment mortgage Improve your credit score Make sense of changing lending standards Take the confusion out of lending laws, mortgage rates, and marketplace conditions \nWhether you're a renter, investor, or current homeowner, everything you need to plant roots in a new home sweet home is just a page away.

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No.4
88

"No Nonsense Real Estate can help our clients make smarter real estate decisions… The book explains the most important things they should know before making their next real estate decision. It’s written in plain English and contains actionable information people need—without overwhelming them.”- National Association of Financial Advisors (NAPFA) Advisor Magazine, November 2019"Alex has put together an essential book that shows the reader he truly understands what the real estate buyer or seller really wants to know. He does so in a well-organized, thorough and easy to follow book I would recommend to anyone who values their own time and money. ”- Matt Nino, Executive Vice President, Palm Harbor HomesThere are countless real estate books on the market today, so why read this one? What sets it apart from all the others out there? Proven home buying and selling techniques, free of fluff or confusing jargon.\nBestselling Author, Alex Goldstein, brings a unique perspective that many others do not. As a successful realtor and investor, Alex has been on both sides of a real estate transaction. So he knows what strategies and techniques will lead to a successful deal, and which ones should be avoided at all costs. That’s why he chose the name, "No Nonsense Real Estate," for his third book.\nThis book is for anyone who is getting ready to buy or sell a home and wants to be as informed as possible as they get ready to begin the process so there are no surprises – whether they will be working with a realtor or doing it on their own.\n 9 REASONS TO READ THIS BOOK NOW:\n1. AGENT - Go through the pros and cons of working with a real estate agent, and the two ways that they can add the most value,\n2. ECONOMICS - You'll understand the fundamental economics of the housing market in the simplest terms possible\n3. INVESTING - Avoid the top five mistakes (almost) all new real estate investors make\n4. NEGOTIATIONS - Five critical elements of a successful negotiation\n5. FINANCING - Possible financing options, from traditional loans to seller financing\n6. SELLING - Seven secrets that make selling a home as painless as possible\n7. BUYING - Demystifying contracts and closing costs takes the fear out of the process\n8. CLOSING - Walk through eight steps involved in a real estate transaction closing\n9. PRACTICAL - Learn how all the different parts come together in a real life case study\nPlus, every reader is access to a free video training that will teach you how to choose the best home for your family.

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No.5
88

It's time to stop just thinking, talking, or dreaming about the future real estate investing can give you. It's time to start doing... And this book will show you exactly where to start!“How to Invest in Real Estate will catapult you 5-10 years ahead of where you are now. The content-rich chapters and corresponding stories of real estate investors give you guidance from the top real estate pros. Read it!”—Ryan Harris, Super Bowl 50 Champion and real estate investorEveryone knows real estate investing can be a powerful way to build wealth and achieve true financial freedom. But, because each person’s journey is different, knowing the first steps to take can be challenging.That’s why two of the biggest names in the real estate world teamed up to write the most comprehensive manual ever written on getting started in the lucrative business of real estate investing. Josh Dorkin and Brandon Turner—longtime hosts of the world’s #1 real estate podcast, The BiggerPockets Podcast—give you an insider’s look at the many different niches and strategies that exist. Find which one works best for you, your resources, and your goals.Unlike most traditional real estate books, this one won’t tell you there is “one secret path” to real estate success. Instead, it dives into dozens of unique, life-changing quests and is packed with more than forty real-life stories of how real estate investors are finding success in today’s economy.What’s inside: How to invest in real estate while working a full-time job The truth about LLCs and corporations How to earn more at work (or on the side) so you can invest more Getting your spouse on board with real estate investing Eight unique property types you can invest in today Eleven powerful strategies for building wealth through real estate Twenty-eight tested methods for finding great real estate deals Partnerships, BRRRR investing, and other creative ways to fund your deals And so much more!

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No.6
83

Did you know that over 50% of mortgages don't close? Do you know how much home you can buy? Do you know how much paperwork in involved? Most people don’t know how much home purchasing power they have, how much to expect for closing costs (varies by state), or how much paperwork is involved when applying for a home loan. Most people have no idea the difference between loan programs from bank to bank, lender to lender, or broker to broker— or what the differences are between the main types of residential mortgage providers. Most people have no criteria for choosing a lender, the type of loan to seek, or how much down payment is best for them. For example, are there differences between the types of property that may affect down payment?The mortgage industry is packed with nuance, which can lead to confusion for the consumer. While trying to buy a home, you may have people from many different professions telling you what you should do and how to make decisions—who should you listen to in which situations? Your most personal financial information is critical to the mortgage process and yet do you know who you are sending it to? What about mortgage insurance? Why is it required and when?The two questions I most often hear are: “What’s the payment?” and, “What’s the interest rate?” While these questions are important, there are several other questions that are just as critical: what is the right loan type for me; is there an up-front funding fee for this loan; what are the differences in available mortgage insurance; how will property type restrictions affect my loan; what are the pros and cons of this loan; what is the down payment requirement with this loan choice over another; what are the closing costs associated with each loan type; and, who is allowed to pay the closing costs? Successfully navigating the maze of questions, regulations, and requirements ultimately leads to a mortgage closing.Through over ten years of experience, thousands of clients, hundreds of Realtor and builder transactions (time line constraint purchases), and, as a licensed loan originator in 9 states and the District of Columbia, I have developed a wealth of knowledge about regulations and requirements. My commitment to client service and caring about their home buying experience has driven my passion for the individual personal experience in the mortgage industry and how the regulations and requirements affect real people in real time. With this book I’m privileged and excited to share my knowledge and experience with you. After reading this book, you will have an understanding of the big corporations that loan money to homebuyers, what other options you have and how to navigate government regulations and requirements to your advantage.I feel that an educated consumer is my best customer and I am happy to share these mortgage tools and tips with you in the hopes that you educate yourself and find the best mortgage and the mortgage professional that is right for you. In addition, I want you to know what to expect, what to ask, and, who to ask to get the answers you want and to understand what those answers really mean. With each chapter I will guide you through the mortgage process, from choosing between different loan types, to understanding the difference between a Good Faith Estimate and an Itemized Fee Worksheet, to the necessity of submitting certain documents in a particular method, and finally how to enter Closing Day stress-free and knowing that you have gotten the mortgage that makes the most financial sense for your future. The goal is to help you get the best mortgage possible for your individual needs and get to closing on time, stress free!

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No.7
83

All real estate agents share one thing in common: we're all striving to get to the NEXT LEVEL of personal and professional success. We want to take our lives, our businesses, and ourselves to the next level. What if you could get there, faster than you ever thought possible, by simply changing how you start your day? The original Miracle Morning book took the Real Estate industry by storm, transforming the lives and businesses of tens of thousand of agents. Now, The Miracle Morning for Real Estate Agents will do exactly that for you by taking you on a journey into the lives of top-producing agent, Rick Masters and his wife, top-producing lender, Michelle Masters. First introduced to you in the best-selling book, The 7 Levels of Communication, real estate professionals Rick and Michelle are now married and expecting their first child, but the demands of their industry have left them overworked, overweight, stressed out and unfulfilled. Something’s got to change. They attend a seminar and meet other agents who have transformed their lives—both personally and professionally—using a simple 30-day Challenge. Although Michelle is optimistic, Rick is skeptical. But with nothing to lose and a lot to gain, Rick agrees to sign up. Little does he know that you really can transform any—or EVERY—area of your life, in just 30 days. You're about to discover how! Grab Your Copy of The Miracle Morning for Real Estate Agents today! The Miracle Morning Book Series includes all of the titles below and doesn't have to be read in any particular order. Book 1: The Miracle Morning Book 2: The Miracle Morning for Real Estate Agents Book 3: The Miracle Morning for Salespeople Book 4: The Miracle Morning for Network Marketers Book 5: The Miracle Morning for Writers Book 6: The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families Book 7: The Miracle Morning for Entrepreneurs Book 8: The Miracle Morning for Transforming Your Relationship Book 9: The Miracle Morning for College Students Book 10: The Miracle Morning Companion Planner Book 11: Miracle Morning Millionaires

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No.8
81

Home ownership is a cornerstone of the American dream, but it's a complex process that, without the right guidance, can seem like a nightmare. This Missing Manual takes you through the process of buying a home, from start to finish. Along the way, you'll use the book's expert advice and fill-in forms to identify the house you want, figure out what kind of neighborhood you want to live in, determine what a target home is really worth, make an offer, and close the deal. Throughout the process, this book helps you: \n\nRealistically determine how much house you can afford \nAssemble a real estate team that's looking after your interests and not the seller's \nUnderstand the different ways to finance your house, and which is best for you \nCreate an attractive offer with the best chance of acceptance \nLearn what lenders look for so you can get your mortgage approved \nInspect your new home to uncover potential problems \nPrepare all the right paperwork for a smooth closing\n\nTen Tips for Buying a Home in a Buyer’s Market By Nancy Conner 1. Know what you can afford--and stick to your budget. This is true of any market, of course. But when there are lots of houses on the market, it can be easy to slip into the mindset that any home is yours for the taking: “Another bedroom might be nice, or a family room and a great room….” Don’t treat your local housing market like an all-you-can-eat buffet. Before you shop for a home, know your needs and your budget, and focus on homes that fit those. To track your spending, try the free budget planner spreadsheet from Spreadsheets123. 2. Get preapproved. This is a good idea whenever you shop for a home, buyer’s market or not. Preapproval means that a lender has given you the green light to borrow a certain amount of money before you start shopping. It helps you know how much home you can afford, and it also streamlines the mortgage application process. And it signals to sellers that you can follow through on your offer—a big bonus at a time when mortgages are tough to get. 3. Work with a buyer’s agent. A buyer’s agent represents you and your interests exclusively in a real estate transaction. If you don’t have an explicit buyer’s agency agreement, your agent may actually be working for the seller. If you’re not sure that your agent is a buyer’s agent, ask. You need to be sure that your agent works for you, 100 percent. 4. Negotiate your agent’s commission. Real estate agents earn their money by commission, and that means they get paid only when they sell a home. In a buyer’s market, when sales are sluggish, your agent may be willing to return a portion of her commission to you as a rebate at closing. Why? Agents waste a lot of time working with window-shoppers who never make an offer. A rebate may induce you to follow through and buy a home. 5. Do your research. Before you make an offer, spend some time looking at similar properties that have sold in your area recently (the last six months), called comparables or comps. (Your real estate agent can get you the most recent data.) If selling prices are consistently lower than list prices, you’ve got a good chance of having a lower-than-list-price offer accepted. 6. Use online resources. Thanks to the Internet, it’s easier than ever before to get information about your local housing market—and you can do so in your pajamas and bunny slippers. Use sites like Trulia.com to find homes, check a particular home’s price history, and compare it to recent sales in the area. Zillow gives you a computer-generated estimate, called a “Zestimate,” of a home’s value. 7. Don’t assume all sellers are desperate. Some buyers lose out on homes they want to buy because they think that a buyer’s market means the buyer calls all the shots. They make an insultingly low-ball offer and are surprised when the seller turns them down. As a buyer, you’re in a good negotiating position, sure. But a seller isn’t obliged to sell his home at any price. There are other pressures on the seller, like having to pay off his current mortgage. When you make an offer, be reasonable. 8. Consider short sales and REOs. In a short sale, the current mortgage-holder agrees to a sale price that’s less than the seller owes on the home. An REO is a property that’s gone through foreclosure and is now owned by the lender. You can find bargains among short sales and REOs, but you need to look at these properties in context. Are prices still falling, meaning the home will continue to lose value? Is the house in acceptable condition? Many short sales and REOs are sold “as is,” which means the seller won’t help pay for repairs. If you’re looking at short sales and REOs, be sure to work with a buyer’s agent who’s familiar with the ins and outs of the distressed housing market. 9. Negotiate for the best price. In a buyer’s market, some sellers try to get buyers’ attention by throwing a new flat-screen TV or a cruise into the deal as an enticement. Instead of going for a $1,000 gimmick, ask the seller for $1,000 off the price. You’ll save money in the long run by reducing the size of your mortgage and the interest you pay on it. 10. If you want something, ask for it. If you think the seller’s furniture looks better in the living room than yours would, ask the seller to include it in the sale. If you’re buying in a new development, ask the developer for free custom touches or appliance upgrades. The seller can always say no, but she might agree for the sake of the deal. In a buyer’s market, it never hurts to ask.

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No.9
81

FLIP, the third book in the National Bestselling Millionaire Real Estate Series (More than 500,000 copies sold!) FLIP provides a detailed, step-by-step process to analyze each investment, identify the best improvements, accurately estimate the costs and intelligently oversee the construction. It takes out all the guess work and almost all of the risk. Here's what industry experts are saying about FLIP: 'Read this book before you flip that house! FLIP is an indispensable step-by-step guide to flipping houses that you will refer to again and again.' -Carlos Ortiz, Executive Producer, 'FLIP That House' (TLC's most popular real estate TV show) 'At HomeVestors, we're in the business of buying and selling homes for profit and I can attest that there are few, if any, who can rival Rick's and Clay's expertise when it comes to fixing up houses for profit. This book is a must-read for any investor.' -Dr. John Hayes, President and CEO of HomeVestors of America (the largest homebuyer in America) 'FLIP is a must-read book for everyone in the real estate business. Every agent should have this book. They should read it and master its contents. Why? Because it is the best guide ever written on how to evaluate real estate and how to add value to a house.' -Gary Keller, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Keller Williams Realty International and author of bestselling The Millionaire Real Estate Agent and The Millionaire Real Estate Investor 'For anyone looking to build wealth in real estate, FLIP provides a step-by-step approach that really works in any market.' -Loral Langemeier, bestselling author of The Millionaire Maker FLIP extends the national bestselling Millionaire Real Estate series with a step-by-step guide that is quickly becoming 'the model' for successfully finding, fixing and selling investment properties for profit. Based on their involvement in over a 1,000 flips, Rick Villani and Clay Davis walk you through the proven five-stage model for successfully flipping a house: FIND: How to select ideal neighborhoods, attract sellers, and find houses with investment potential ANALYZE: Identify which improvements to make and analyze the profit potential of any house BUY: How to arrange financing, present the offer, and close on the purchase FIX: A 50-step, easy-to-follow plan for fixing up houses that keeps you on time, in budget and assures top quality SELL: How to add finishing touches to quickly sell for maximum profit Woven through the book is an entertaining narrative that follows the flipping adventures of Samantha, Ed, Bill, Nancy, Amy and Mitch as they find, buy, fix and sell their first investment houses. With all this plus the experience of over a thousand flips condensed into one book, FLIP gives new investors the tools they need to avoid common pitfalls, make a profit, and enjoy the process of house flipping. Rick Villani and Clay Davis are senior executives at HomeFixers, North America's leading real estate rehab franchise. HomeFixers has been involved in more than 1,000 flips nationwide.

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No.10
80

Everyone who has bought a home knows that an official inspection is no guarantee against unpleasant surprises, and that, ultimately, the burden to ask the important questions about the physical aspects of a home is on the home buyer. But buying a home is one of life’s most stressful, emotionally fraught activities, and it’s easy to see why many home buyers fail to anticipate the kinds of exasperating and expensive problems that can crop up after closing. Written by bestselling real estate author (more than 1 million books sold) Robert Irwin, Home Buyer's Checklist levels the playing field by equipping home buyers with a comprehensive list of questions pertaining to all the physical aspects of a house that may not be covered in an official inspection. From basement to attic, pantry to lawn, Bob walks readers through every room, nook, cranny, closet and keep, asking important questions about windows, screens, doors and door frames, fireplaces, light fixtures, moldings, and much, much more. And, drawing upon his many years of experience in the business, he provides pointers on how to deal with each problem, including information on how much it will cost to fix, how to estimate its short- and long-term consequences, how it should impact on the negotiating process, and more.

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No.11
80

This book will teach you how to:- Achieve wealth and cash flow through real estate- Find a property with real potential- Show you how to unlock the myths that are holding you back- Negotiating the deal based on the numbers- Evaluate property and purchase price- Increase your income through proven property management tools

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No.12
79

In The Book of YES, you will find the most powerful scripts in the real estate industry today. If you’re tired of the same old sales scripts or if you’ve done away with them all together, I know how you feel because I’ve been there. I was tired of seeing the same B.S.(bad sales) approaches and I wanted something that felt more natural for me. So I started creating my own scripts, for the simple reason that I hated being told, “No.” For me nothing was worse than that feeling of rejection. I was determined to figure out the perfect thing to say in every situation, and how to say it in a way that would cause sellers and buyers to want to say “Yes!” to me every time. This book is the result of that quest. And I’ve broken it in two unique parts so you can spend less time reading it, and more time using the life changing scripts inside. Part 1 will give you the foundation for making the scripts work for you. Not just some of the time, but every time! You’ll master how to inspire sellers to say “YES” to you giving you the magic key to unlock the success you want as a real estate agent. Part 2 Is the actual scripts that allow you to have smooth, choreographed conversations that lead you down the path to more success and more income. included in this section are… Prospecting scripts for sellers that lead up to the listing appointment. My unique Listing Presentation Scripts with examples of exactly how to deliver them for maximum impact. The Buyer Scripts that I’ve personally used for years to build my own real estate business from scratch. The Objection scripts that will show you how to overcome any objection with ease and never be scrambling for words when a client throws you a curveball. In all there are 27 scripts in this book that will show you how to handle any situation, conversation, and objection that might come your way. And each script has been tested, tweaked and perfected. How do I know this? Because I’ve used each and every one of them to close millions of dollars worth of real estate in my nearly 2 decade career. I’ve also taken the time to include things I’ve picked up over my career that will help take you beyond the scripts… How to identify resistance and influence triggers so you can naturally use the right words and phrases that gets more clients saying YES to you. My practice techniques for memorizing and using these scripts to their full impact. You won’t just be pulling words from your memory, you’ll be speaking from the heart so you come across as genuine. The “tiny tweaks” that turn a regular script into something powerful. These seemingly little differences can have a huge impact in the way a prospect or client responds to what you say. The 9 Keys to more powerful conversations that go way beyond just the words you say to a client. I’ve mastered all 9 of these techniques and each one has made a huge difference in how I present myself to clients. The Book of YES is an action guide, not a book of theory. Think of it as YOUR PLAY BOOK for the key conversations you have with sellers and buyers. Along with the scripts you will find tactical notes on how to use the script, why it works, and when to modify the script for various situations. This book is not about intimidating your clients to agree with you, it’s about inspiring them to say YES. And the more they do, the more abundance and success you will have in your life. The ultimate YES is saying YES to your goals, your dreams and your family so you can create the lifestyle that you want.

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No.13
79

What if you were able to quit your job today and make six figures in 12 months or less? Would you take the chance and go for it? Flip Your Future is the step by step guide on how to achieve your dreams through flipping houses!In this book, you'll learn every aspect of the flip:⁃How to buy a home without using your own money!⁃Where to look for deals!⁃How to get other people to find deals for you!⁃How to determine rehab costs!⁃Where to find great contractors!⁃How to market effectively!⁃How to safely analyze deals and maximize profits!Ryan Pineda will share his methods for turning $10,000 into more than $1,000,000 in just three years. Flip Your Future is for anyone wanting to break free from the nine to five and live the life of their dreams.Whether you're new or experienced in real estate investing, Flip Your Future will teach you everything you need to know about flipping houses to ensure maximum profitability―and security for your future.

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No.14
78

Everything you need to buy your first home, from initial decisions all the way to the closing table! Outsmart the financial trap of homeownership with advice that can save you a fortune during the purchase timeline and into the future. No matter how desperately you want to escape the renter's cycle, buying a house isn't always a good investment. Your home can destroy your wealth and freedom or generate the same--and this book will show you how to make a decision that gives you the most financial flexibility possible. Scott Trench and Mindy Jensen of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast have been buying and selling houses for a collective thirty years. In First-Time Home Buyer, they'll give you a comprehensive overview of the home-buying process so you can consider all of your options and avoid pitfalls while jumping into the big, bad role of homeowner. PART ONE covers all of the pre-purchase decisions you need to consider before you even start looking for a property: Is buying a house a good investment, and what's wrong with the way everyone else does it? How much house can you afford (with a free Rent vs. Buy spreadsheet available for download!) Everything you should know about the housing market and appreciation Steps you can take to turn your first home into a future cash-flowing investment PART TWO covers everything you need to do before you buy a home: How to choose a real estate agent and a lender that have your best interests in mind What to look for when buying a house, and what to absolutely avoid How to decide if fixer-upper houses and home renovation are right for you PART THREE covers the nitty-gritty details of how to buy a house, like how to view properties with an eye for detail, submit offers, survive your home inspection, and everything else from contract to closing! Don't let the "American Dream" trick you into making a poor life decision. Buy a house with your eyes wide open and outsmart the world's most common financial trap!

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No.15
78

Fast-track your way to financial freedom with this bestselling guide to finding and funding profitable real estate business deals.Are you ready to discover a safe and fast path to financial freedom? Brandon Turner, bestselling author and longtime host of The BiggerPockets Podcast, will show you how to achieve your goals by finding incredible real estate investment opportunities. With a wealth of in-depth advice, The Book on Rental Property Investing shares the secret strategies that will help you build high-margin cash flow across your real estate portfolio.Whether you’re a beginner or looking for an advanced guide, this valuable book will help you learn how to create an profitable and practical plan, find incredible deals, analyze properties, build a team, finance rentals, and much more―everything you need to start making millions from your investments.Inside, you’ll discover: Why many real estate investors fail, and how you can ensure you don’t!Creative ways to find incredible deals in any marketHow to achieve property management success without touching a toilet, paintbrush, or broomUnique strategies for financing rentals, even with limited cash flowHow to maximize your wealth during tax seasonAnd so much more!

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