{"product_id":"9781430246459","title":"Fixing and Flipping Real Estate: Strategies for the Post-Boom Era","description":"\u003cp\u003e    Let’s face it—fixing and flipping houses is sexy. Who doesn’t love the idea of buying a rundown, mold-infested shack and transforming it into someone’s dream home for massive profits? Reality TV shows make it look so easy. A little paint here, some new kitchen cabinets there, and presto! The house is sold for big bucks and everyone lives happily ever after. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  If only it were that simple. Fixing and flipping houses is a business. In order for a business to survive, prosper, and grow, systems must be put in place. \u003cem\u003eFixing and Flipping Real Estate: Strategies for the Post-Boom Era\u003c\/em\u003e is a book that breaks down the four essential components of a fix-and-flip business, giving you the building blocks to efficiently buy and sell 1 to 20 properties a month in today’s post-boom era housing market. You’ll learn about each of the boxes:   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAcquisition—How to find and buy a profitable real estate deal. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eRehabbing—How to systematically remodel a house and how not to underimprove, or overimprove, your property. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSales—How to sell your flip for the highest possible price in the shortest possible time. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eRaising Capital—How to get the capital you need to grow your business, including using other people’s money, for your real estate deals without getting sued or going to jail. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  In the post-real estate boom era, fixing and flipping is again a solid business--especially in the “sand” states—Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, and Florida, among others. It’s also a good bet in states as diverse as North Carolina and Washington State. And with the real estate market projected to bottom out nationally in 2012 (this time for real), there are plenty of houses to be renovated and plenty of money to be made by the enterprising in all fifty states. This book shows real estate investors everything they need to know to get started fixing and reselling houses either as a substantial sideline or a full-on business.            What you’ll learnReaders will learn how to:   \u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eBuy bank-owned houses, short sales from underwater homeowners, and foreclosures at auction. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eDetermine your target neighborhood, price point, and property. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCalculate accurately repair expenses, holding, and closing costs. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eNegotiate with contractors, tradespeople,  and suppliers for the best pricing. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eGet distressed home sellers and Realtors calling you first about great deals. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eUse other people’s money to help you reach your financial goals. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eManage risk and invest conservatively and responsibly in real estate to protect your capital. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eImprove greatly your chances of success by fixing and flipping houses as a business rather than as a hobby or a lark. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  Who this book is for      \u003cp\u003e     If you’ve ever thought about supplementing your current income by fixing and flipping a house, or quitting your job to make flipping houses your full-time business, then \u003cem\u003eFixing and Flipping Real Estate: Strategies for the Post-Boom Era \u003c\/em\u003eis the book you need. It is for motivated, entrepreneurial self-starters who want to earn an extra $10,000 to $200,000 a year while reducing the risk any real estate investment entails.         \u003c\/p\u003e     Table of Contents\u003col\u003e  \u003cli\u003eBegin with the End in Mind \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eIdentifying Your Niche \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAnalyzing Deals \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAcquisition Strategies \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCommon Mistakes \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eFirst Steps \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eTeam Building \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWhat to Fix \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCost Control \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCommon Mistakes \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSelling Your House \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eContract Analysis \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eTalking with Lenders \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eInfluencing Appraisals \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Low Appraisals \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSettlement Statements \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCommon Mistakes in Selling \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCreating a Track Record \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWhere Is the Money? \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eTypes of Investors \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ePartnerships: Equity Partners \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ePrivate Money: Debt Partners \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eConclusion \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eScope of Work \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eIndependent Contractor Agreement \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eDeed of Trust and Assignment of Rents \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ePromissory Note \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSample HUD Settlement Statement \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eIRS Form W-9 \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47134155505904,"sku":"9781430246459","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781430246459_p0.jpg?v=1763750313","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781430246459","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}