Maximize the profits and minimize the costs of real estate management Rental renovations should be seen as a long-term investment, with your best asset in mind—your tenant. Knowing what renovations to undertake and how to do them will ensure that your money is well spent on renovations that will last the lifetime of the property, and ensure that your tenants want to stay. From Renos to Riches is designed to help you grow the value of your portfolio of properties by increasing cash flow through strategic renovations, decreasing expenses by saving money on maintenance by getting the job right the first time, reducing energy usage, and fostering a good and lasting relationship with your tenants. The product of the author's experience in the construction trades and as a real estate investor in residential properties, the book offers investors in rental properties insights into how to assess and estimate the cost of a renovation and to determine if it makes financial sense. The only Canadian title in the field of investing in renovations, From Renos to Riches: Helps landlords and rental property owners understand what's involved in contracting out a job; how to make sure they're hiring skilled and professional workers; keeping to a budget; going green; and which jobs you can tackle yourself Provides authoritative and credible information to help investors make wise renovation investments for maximum returns Includes real world examples to illustrate different scenarios and help investors assess the scope of a renovation project The definitive book on renovations that can be made prudently and efficiently aimed at Canadian investors, landlords, and property managers, From Renos to Riches will help you attract and keep tenants, improve cash flow, and keep maintenance to a minimum.

The ultimate how-to guide to fixing-and-flipping properties Judging from the number of reality TV shows devoted to home renovation, it's easy to think that fixing-and-flipping is a sure-fire, straightforward way to make money, fast. But there's a lot more to the real estate business than a little hard work and some basic DIY skills. Just like every other business venture, to be successful you need to understand the potential pitfalls as well as the possible profits before diving in, and Fix and Flip: The Canadian How-To Guide for Buying, Renovating and Selling Property for Fast Profit is designed to help you do just that. Putting everything you need to know about how the business of fix-and-flips work right at your fingertips, authors Mark Loeffler and Ian Szabo are the perfect pair for the job, bringing you both the financing and contracting expertise that has made their own renovation business a huge success. Offering step-by-step guidance on exactly how to effectively renovate and sell, Loeffler and Szabo walk you through the skills you need to get started, how to identify properties with potential, saving money on materials, preparing to sell, and much, much more. Packed with expert advice on both the financing and contracting aspects of fixing-and-flipping properties Filled with checklists and practical techniques to help you get to work right away Explains the pitfalls to avoid and the profits to be made in the fix-and-flip business Packed with invaluable tips, handy checklists, and time- and cost-saving techniques to help you make the most money you can from distressed properties, this is the only book you need to start fixing-and-flipping like a pro.

Rental renovations should be seen as a long-term investment, with your best asset in mind: your tenant. Knowing what renovations to undertake and how to do them will ensure that your money is well spent on renovations that will last the lifetime of the property and ensure that your tenants want to stay. The product of the author's experience in the construction trades and as a real estate investor in residential properties, the book offers investors in rental properties valuable insights and handy tips. Consult this book and attract and keep your tenants, improve cash flow and keep maintenance to a minimum.

The Civil War was over and vast sums of money were being transported to the destitute South. Nobody had robbed the railroads before -- until the Renos came along. The five brothers were to become the scourge of Indiana and Missouri.

At last a highly illustrated, practical book that renovators will love. Cherie Barber is Australia's leading renovation expert with over 21 years of profitable renovations under her belt. Renovating For Profit reveals Cherie’s secrets to success and equips you with all the tips and knowledge you need to renovate and make a profit. Including information on budgeting, time saving ideas, organisation and how to successfully use colour and space, Cherie shows you how to avoid common mistakes and make the most out of every renovation project. Cherie’s method is a proven, step-by-step approach, personally developed on over 90 renovation projects. With real-life examples and before-and-after pictures, Renovating For Profit will equip you with all the knowledge you need for renovating success!

FREE DOWNLOAD OF PROPERTY ANALYZER SOFTWARE Canadians in greater numbers than ever before are turning to real estate to build wealth. The Authentic Canadian Real Estate (ACRE) system is the first of its kind to show average Canadians how to profit from investing in residential real estate. In Real Estate Investing in Canada, you will discover how to cut through the hype and emotion of any real estate market and accurately assess the inherent risks and rewards. Whether you are buying your first property or your 100th, this book provides new-found tools, strategies and condence to help you achieve your investment goals. WHAT CANADIAN INVESTORS SAY ABOUT REAL ESTATE INVESTING IN CANADA AND DON R. CAMPBELL: "This is a great book. The information in just one of the chapters alone saved me over $28,000." Michael Millenaar "Full of practical Canadian content and presented in an organized and respectful system. It directly addresses how to get the money and financing you need to purchase real estate and achieve your goals." Tamara MacLaren "One of Don Campbell's great gifts is his near-genius ability to take something that appears complex and break it down into a simple step-by-step system that anyone can follow. I am convinced that everyone will thoroughly enjoy, and more important, benefit financially, by reading this book." Russell Westcott "The power of Real Estate Investing in Canada lies in the super simple, market-proven system that it offers you. It makes real estate dreams possible for any Canadian. If you are serious about learning the truth, cutting through the hype and being successful, this is your real estate bible!" Valden Palm, MisterRRSP.com The markets across the country are continually shifting and you must keep on top of the latest information. So, as a bonus, every registered reader of Real Estate Investing in Canada will have proprietary access to critical forms and ongoing market research at www.realestateinvestingincanada.com.