In the Make Money series, renowned real estate investor andbestselling author Gary W. Eldred shows you how to profit from thesafest, most reliable wealth builder in the world-real estate. Withcoverage of all the fundamentals-from finding the right propertiesto financing and managing them-Eldred shows you the ropes so youdon't have to learn important lessons the hard way. Unlike generalguides to investing in real estate, each title in the Make Moneyseries gives you the specialized expertise necessary to fullyprofit from a select investment strategy. Make Money with Small Income Properties shows you how to grow yourfortune by purchasing and managing multi-unit rentalproperties-from duplexes to twenty-four-unit buildings. Compared toother real estate investments, small income properties offer higherreturns, positive cash flows, and easy-qualifying seller financing.The expert guidance you'll find here illustrates how you can boostproperty values and increase rent collections through effective andfriendly management. This simple-to-follow guide offers theknowledge you need to find properties that will increase in value,manage them effectively (rule one: never think of yourself as alandlord), and maximize your profits. Make Money with Small IncomeProperties will show you how to: * Purchase and profit from affordable rental properties * Develop your entrepreneurial strategy * Understand the economy and pick the right neighborhoods * Size up the market and your competition * Carve out a target market * Accurately price properties * Build equity fast with easy improvements * Create ways to generate more income

From a Harvard Business School professor comes a concise, accessible, state-of-the-art guide to developing and investing in real estate.

A new way forward for sustainable quality of life in cities of all sizes Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Build American Prosperity is a book of forward-thinking ideas that breaks with modern wisdom to present a new vision of urban development in the United States. Presenting the foundational ideas of the Strong Towns movement he co-founded, Charles Marohn explains why cities of all sizes continue to struggle to meet their basic needs, and reveals the new paradigm that can solve this longstanding problem. Inside, you’ll learn why inducing growth and development has been the conventional response to urban financial struggles—and why it just doesn’t work. New development and high-risk investing don’t generate enough wealth to support itself, and cities continue to struggle. Read this book to find out how cities large and small can focus on bottom-up investments to minimize risk and maximize their ability to strengthen the community financially and improve citizens’ quality of life. Develop in-depth knowledge of the underlying logic behind the “traditional” search for never-ending urban growth Learn practical solutions for ameliorating financial struggles through low-risk investment and a grassroots focus Gain insights and tools that can stop the vicious cycle of budget shortfalls and unexpected downturns Become a part of the Strong Towns revolution by shifting the focus away from top-down growth toward rebuilding American prosperity Strong Towns acknowledges that there is a problem with the American approach to growth and shows community leaders a new way forward. The Strong Towns response is a revolution in how we assemble the places we live.

This book talks about how you can make money through investing in properties. The start of the book talks about the essential information you will need to know about the real estate market. The following chapter talks about the basic things and people you need to get started. The book also talks about the different ways that you can earn money from real estate investing. This includes renting properties out or buying and selling them for a profit. The last two chapters talk about the process of buying and selling your first property. The process of buying and selling properties is simple. These chapters will help you avoid mistakes that may cost you money.

An updated edition of the most reliable guide to commercial real estate for small investors Commercial real estate investing is easier and cheaper to get into than you probably think it is. But if you're a novice investor or an investor who wants to make the switch from residential to commercial properties, how do you know where to begin? This Second Edition of How to Make Money in Commercial Real Estate shows you how to make the move to commercial real estate and wring the most profit from your investments. Successful investor and former accounting professor Nicholas Masters explains all the math and gives you all the expert guidance you need to successfully invest in commercial properties. You'll learn how to: * Prepare yourself before you start investing * Evaluate different types of real estate and undeveloped land * Read economic cycles and indicators so you know when to invest * Calculate the long-term potential profits from properties * Understand tax issues that impact your profits * Form an investment club to share the risks and costs of getting started * Find and evaluate individual properties with great potential * Negotiate, finance, and close your deals * Manage your properties yourself or through a management company

Create income property wealth If you think tycoons are the only ones who can make big money in commercial real estate, think again. In Investing in Income Properties: The Big Six Formula for Achieving Wealth in Real Estate, real estate guru Ken Rosen lays out the fundamentals for building real estate wealth. By adhering to the Big Six, a step-by-step formula that has enabled the author to buy and sell over $500 million in investment real estate since 1975, you can take advantage of real estate opportunities and ensure your financial future. This book explains: What is the BIG SIX formula How to find the right property Using your IRA to invest The romance of leverage Overcoming fear Real estate vs. stocks Getting the money Assembling the team How to convert rentals to condos Infinite returns Types of income properties Upside You make your money in buying Financing options T.N.T When it comes to understanding real estate investment, Investing in Income Properties stands alone for its straightforward approach and easy-to-understand explanations. It is a must-read for both beginners and seasoned pros.

Make Money with Affordable Apartment Buildings and Commercial Properties, Second Edition, shows you how to build wealth with affordable multi-unit residential and commercial buildings. Low-priced income properties can yield higher returns than single-family homes?especially if you manage them yourself. This book shows you how to find, assess, buy, and manage apartment buildings, retail offices, self-storage, and other overlooked investment alternatives. In today?s tough housing market, these properties offer great returns.