A PAPERBACK ORIGINAL The first simple guide to understanding the real estate closing process Closing and escrow are among the most important­­and least understood­­components of a real estate transaction. 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. In simple, everyday language, the book explains closing documents and paperwork, what to do when something goes wrong, mortgage options, how to save money on title insurance, problems that can occur on a title report, and much more. With sample forms, work sheets, and more, this sophisticated but accessible book covers: Insider tips on how to save money­­from a closing professional Who does what: the real estate agent, lender, title company, closing officer, attorney State-specific information for all 50 states

You are about to learn the true secret of real estate investing real estate options. WHO really makes money in Real Estate? Realtors, sellers, appraisers, the bank, brokers, mortgage brokers, closing companies, attorneys, taxing authorities, and lastly perhaps you the investor who takes all the risk and does all the work, while having to evict tenants and clean up their mess after theyâe(tm)ve left. But there is a new, unique and innovative method of investing in real estate. A Real Estate Option gives you control of a piece of real estate without actually purchasing it. By having an option on a piece of property, you have the exclusive right to buy that property or not. A real estate option is simply a contract between the seller and buyer giving you the legal right not obligation to buy the property at a set price for a predetermined time. When you find a buyer for the property, you cash in your option and deposit a large check. Most real estate investment methods require you to sink a lot of your money, time, and effort into your investments. And it is a slow process, usually one property at a time, often part-time. Using an option instead of purchasing means you do not have to deal with rental property, tenants, maintenance and repairs, taxes, mortgage payments, commissions, or closing costs. In this new book you will learn how to control a vast real estate portfolio without ever buying the property. Let the owner keep paying the mortgage, dealing with tenants and all of the costs. You zero in on the profits. Here is an example, you locate a duplex worth $400,000, you purchase an option to buy it for $340,000 anytime within the next 120 days. On Day 60, you find a buyer who will pay the full $400,000., you activate the option, pay the seller $340,000, and pocket $60,000. This is a simplified example, but this new book details how to become a highly successful real estate option buyer, and it demonstrates step-by-step how to get started in this highly rewarding investment strategy. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company presidentâe(tm)s garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.

This practical guide provides a firm understanding of real estate concepts and explains mechanics of handling a closing.

Get Answers to All Your Questions About Financing Real Estate Development -- and Tailor a Finance Package that Meets Specific Your Needs The Completee Guide to Financing Real Estate Developments offers a detailed roadmap to navigate the complex process of financing small to large-scale real estate projects, such as office buildings, apartment complexes, and hotels. Real estate expert Ira Nachem explores the pros and cons of large versus small institutions; how to structure and present a loan proposal, the approval and closing processes; the truth about appraisals, guarantees, insurance and lien law; financial and physical bonuses and constraints, environmental issues and many other topics. Nachem presents in-depth information and explanations that answers questions on: Who the Commercial Real Estate Lender Really Is What Information Should the Borrower Produce How a Workable Budget is Created How the Lender Evaluates a Borrower What the True Value of an Appraisal Is What goes into a Lender's Loan Presentation What to Expect at a Closing What Key Legal Documents are Most Important What the True Value of a Guarantee Is How the Borrower and Lender Prepare for the Funding Process What Is involved in Loan Administration After the Closing What Is the View from the Borrower's Perspective What Are some of the Constraints and Incentives to Development What Are the Values and Risks of Insurance and Bonding What Is the Reason for Title Insurance and how does it work What Are the Complexities of Lien Law and how does it work How Is the Loan Eventually Repaid What Real Estate Math Is Essential for the Professional How Important Are Environmental Issues How Can the Lender Find New Loan Prospects What Are the Risks and Rewards of Loan Participations Featuring a wide range of helpful examples and illustrations, The Complete Guide to Financing Real Estate Developments covers many of the day-to-day realities faced in the real estate industry including the differing perspectives of lenders and borrowers, their personal pressures, personalities and politics, and much more.

For proven guidance and techniques for handling a commercial real estate deal, this practical guide will help you negotiate and close the deal. The authors cover each step of a real estate transaction in the order in which it generally arises, and offers pertinent advice, practice comments, and sample forms throughout. Because much of the real estate lawyer's practice revolves around transactional documents, the book's chapters emphasize the drafting, negotiation, and revision needed to get a deal closed. Written by a law professor and two real estate practitioners, this book offers a useful combination of text overview and practice pointers. It helps lawyers with less experience navigate through the maze of steps involved in a real estate transaction. At the same time, it serves as a valuable reference for more seasoned attorneys as well as those whose practice is concentrated in other areas of the law. Downloadable forms are available online.

A PAPERBACK ORIGINAL The first simple guide to understanding the real estate closing process Closing and escrow are among the most importantand least understoodcomponents of a real estate transaction. 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. In simple, everyday language, the book explains closing documents and paperwork, what to do when something goes wrong, mortgage options, how to save money on title insurance, problems that can occur on a title report, and much more. With sample forms, work sheets, and more, this sophisticated but accessible book covers: Insider tips on how to save moneyfrom a closing professional Who does what: the real estate agent, lender, title company, closing officer, attorney State-specific information for all 50 states

Maximize profits in the single-family and multi-unit rental market You probably know that small rental properties are among the safest, most affordable, and most profitable investments around. With the a little help, however, you can minimize both your investment and your costs and send your profits straight through the roof! In this comprehensive handbook, real estate investing expert Steve Berges reveals the secrets that have made him one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the field. He shows you all of the indispensable tricks of the trade, explains why they are so important, and connects them to other essential steps for super-profitable investing. Arming you with his Five Golden Rules for Success, Steve Berges also shows you how to: Select a house and negotiate the best price and terms Perform a comprehensive financial analysis to maximize value Secure financing and prepare for your closing Find qualified tenants and draft favorable lease agreements Reduce operating costs, increase rents, and improve profitability Avoid the little-known pitfalls of real estate investing With Steve Berges' expert guidance and no-nonsense advice, you can maximize your investment, minimize your time and effort, and make the most of every foray into the real estate market.