Fixer-Upper Fortunes is a sure-fire guide to success in real estate. It provides the reader with a step-by-step process that, if properly applied, will insure their acquisition of the financial wherewithal required for a desirable quality of life. It is written in a straightforward language that will help the reader easily grasp all the key concepts necessary to the achieving prosperity for the rest of their lives. Expert real estate investor Sal Vannutini reveals his 7 Golden Rules that have made him a fortune from fixer-uppers. You will learn: - The 8 biggest mistakes made by rehabbers and how to avoid them. - How to carry out quick and inexpensive rehabs that will ad at least 20% instant value to your property. - How to develop a successful business plan. - How to build a team of experts that will fast track your success. - How to select the correct home in the correct neighborhood. - How to sell or rent your fixer-upper for maximum profit. - The importance of extensive research. Sal Vannutini invite you to join him in the profitable world of real estate and lock in your own financial success.

Expert money-making advice from the nation's leading fixer-upper guru "Excellent book on the fixer strategy."--John T. Reed, bestselling real estate author "Filled with practical examples of how to profit from rundown fixer-upper properties."--Robert J. Bruss, syndicated real estate columnist Nobody wants to buy an ugly, decrepit, rundown house--which is exactly why they provide real estate investors with the best bargains! In Investing in Fixer-Uppers, nationally known real estate guru Jay DeCima reveals how investors can add thousands of dollars to the value of an "ugly" house. He discusses how to substitute personal skills for traditional down payments, strategies to profit without waiting for appreciation, and dozens of other value-adding tips.

New safe way to grow wealthIn a volatile stock market, investors need new and safer ways to grow their wealth. Make Money with FixerUppers and Renovations shows investors, including beginners, how to buy at bargain prices and use market analysis techniques and creative improvements to add thousands of dollars to the value of their properties. This stepbystep guide covers all the fundamentals, including how to "fix and flip" properties, evaluate competitive properties, locate great properties at great prices, enhance space, raise cash, and learn about lease options.Gary W. Eldred, PhD (Gainesville, FL) is a realtor who has served on the graduate business faculty at Stanford University and the University of Illinois. He is also the coauthor of Investing in Real Estate, Fourth Edition (047132339X) and author of Yes! You Can Own the Home You Want (0471099783) and The 106 Common Mistakes Homebuyers Make (and How to Avoid Them) (0471126586), all published by Wiley.

A new and revised edition of the commonsense guide to real estate riches More and more people are discovering that real estate investing is a safe and affordable way to increase their cash flow and build lasting wealth. If you want to achieve financial freedom, then look no further. 5 Magic Paths to Making a Fortune in Real Estate reveals the proven real estate investment strategies that many of today's millionaires used to make their fortunes. In fact, you don't even need a lot of money to start investing and start putting cash in your pocket today! Real estate expert James Lumley offers simple, straightforward explanations of the most common and lucrative approaches to property investment--including fixer-uppers, lease/options, wholesales, buy-and-hold, and single-and multifamily rentals. You'll understand all the basics of real estate and learn to use these five strategies to make a killing in any economy. Packed with new information--including sections on the IRS's simplified tax exchange rules and the capital gains exclusion--5 Magic Paths to Making a Fortune in Real Estate will show you how to: * Find foreclosed, repossessed, or condemned properties * Research the markets and perform valuations * Determine what you can safely afford * Negotiate with sellers and buyers * Find the best financing terms, including seller financing * Price and perform money-making repairs * Work with agents and contractors * And much more!

Discover the Secrets to buying and renovating a fixer upper with little to no money upfront for renovations. Ever thought about buying a fixer upper? Want to update your current home, but you lack the funds to do the renovations? If your answer is yes, then this book is for you! You don't have to be a General Contractor or have a large bank account full of money to buy and renovate a fixer upper or to update your current home. The Secrets found in this book will teach everyday people the easiest way to turn their old home into a Dream Home! In this Book you will Discover... How Derrick and his wife were able to Buy and Renovate a Fixer Upper using only one mortgage instead of two separate loans or using their own cash up front for renovations. How to find the right lenders. We'll tell you exactly where you need to go to find the lenders who can help you instead of wasting your time with a lender who can't! How to find the right house that would be a great candidate for a fixer upper, how to negotiate the purchase, and how to evaluate the renovations and TLC needed. Learn how to work successfully with your lender, realtor, and renovations contractor. How to manage your renovations. Printable Checklists and Guides are Included Pick up your copy of "How To Buy A Fixer Upper" today to learn how to get your very own Fixer Upper and turn it into your beautiful dream home!

This eBook includes the full text of the book plus an exclusive additional chapter from Chip and Joanna that is not found in the hardcover. An exclusive look at America's first family of renovation! Taking you behind the scenes, Chip and Joanna Gaines share the story of how they met, the ups and downs of being an entrepreneurial couple, and how they built a life they love. The Magnolia Story is the first book from dynamic husband-and-wife team Chip and Joanna Gaines, stars of HGTV’s Fixer Upper. Offering their fans a detailed look at their life together, they share everything from the very first renovation project they ever tackled together to the project that nearly cost them everything; from the childhood memories that shaped them, to the twists and turns that led them to the life they share on the farm today. While they both attended Baylor University in Waco, their paths didn’t cross until Chip checked his car into the local Firestone tire shop where Joanna worked behind the counter. Even back then Chip was a serial entrepreneur who, among other things, ran a lawn care company, sold fireworks, and flipped houses. Soon they were married and living in their first fixer upper. Four children and countless renovations later, Joanna garnered the attention of a television producer who noticed her work on a blog one day, leading to the incredible Fixer Upper phenomenon. In The Magnolia Story, fans will finally get to join the Gaines family behind the scenes and discover: The time Chip ran to the grocery store and forgot to take their new, sleeping baby Joanna’s agonizing decision to close her dream business to focus on raising their children When Chip buys a houseboat, sight-unseen, and it turns out to be a leaky wreck Harrowing stories of the financial ups and downs as an entrepreneurial couple Memories and photos from Chip and Jo’s wedding The significance of the word magnolia and why it permeates everything they do The way the couple pays the popularity of Fixer Upper forward, sharing the success with others, and bolstering the city of Waco along the way And yet there is still one lingering question for fans of the show: Is Chip really that funny? “Oh yeah,” says Joanna. “He was, and still is, my first fixer upper.”

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 Fixer-Uppers and Renovations shows homebuyers andinvestors how to build a fortune by purchasing properties atbargain prices, using creative improvements to add thousands totheir value, and selling or renting them for high profits. There'salmost no limit to the number of ways you can increase the value ofa property-from quick and low-cost improvements like a fresh coatof paint to more extensive renovations such as multi-unitconversions or kitchen remodeling. This step-by-step guide includesthe knowledge you need to combine entrepreneurial thinking withproven market analysis techniques. You'll learn to chooseproperties, plan improvements, and buy low and sell high. MakeMoney with Fixer-Uppers and Renovations will show you how to: * Fix and flip properties for quick profits * Buy properties with little or no money down * Maximize your property's market value * Exploit regulatory loopholes * Create pizzazz for your interiors * Add living space to your property * Revitalize neighborhoods to increase property values * Market your properties for top dollar * Save thousands with owner-occupant financing