Abridged edition. Author William Nickerson did so well with his spare-time money-making that at 42 he was able to realize the popular dream of early retirement from the daily grind on a high income. He explains in detail how he did this in his best-selling sensation, How I Turned $1,000 Into Five Million, out of his firm conviction that the age of opportunity is not dead - that even today the road to fortune still lies open to the average person.

"Probably the most famous book ever written on making money in real estate. Wiliam Nickerson and his book ... has probably created more millionaires than any other book in investing history. It simply is a masterpiece of common sense advice."--Page 4 cover

Nickerson restates his formula for success in real estate, which, in case you've not heard it lately, goes like this: purchase residential property in need of rehabilitation, provide the necessary improvements, and sell the property for a minimum 25 percent profit. Case examples are used to illustrate refinements such as looking for opportunities in inner cities and keeping an open mind to creative financing possibilities. Nickerson is an experienced pro whose "How I Turned $1,000 into a Million in Real Estate in My Spare Time" is a classic. THERE ARE MANY obvious ways to make a fortune. One is to gamble. You might get rich overnight. But gambling is not a sure thing-that's why they call it gambling. There are other speculative, get-rich quick schemes-like buying real estate with dangerous nothing down balloon-payment financing and bleeding, rather than improving, the property but most easy-money fantasies turn into nightmares, and breed negative losses instead of positive profits. By far the surest road to a fortune that can match or surpass your golden dreams is to buy, with sound financing, fixer-upper properties that you can improve. You can choose from millions of deteriorated or obsolescent properties with repair and improvement challenges that you can readily correct. Many owners just do not have the gumption to fix up wounded properties that have bled their lives away with age and neglect. If you have a little courage and imagination, you can buy such distress properties at a bargain, correct imperfections, and make a sure and spectacular profit. This gives you a built-in safety factor that guards you against going wrong. If you faithfully follow my principles it is just about impossible to go broke. The only question is not whether you will make a profit, but how much you will make!

The inspiring true story of Shark Tank star Barbara Corcoran--and her best advice for anyone starting a business. After failing at twenty-two jobs, Barbara Corcoran borrowed $1,000 from a boyfriend, quit her job as a diner waitress, and started a tiny real estate office in New York City. Using the unconventional lessons she learned from her homemaker mom, she gradually built it into a $6 billion dollar business. Now Barbara's even more famous for the no-nonsense wisdom she offers to entrepreneurs on Shark Tank, ABC's hit reality TV show. Shark Tales is down-to-earth, frank, and as heartwarming as it is smart. After reading it don't be surprised if you find yourself thinking, "If she can do it, so can I." Nothing would make Barbara happier.

If you own residential rental property, either rental houses or apartment buildings, you need to read this book. Actually, you ought to read it before you buy your first rental property, too. It will help you analyze prospective acquisitions better. How to Manage... teaches how to * maximize your rental income * maximize your resale value * minimize your expenses * minimize your hassles It is practical, street smart, aggressive, & thorough. Topics include: * How to screen out bad tenants * How to recruit, compensate, & supervise resident managers * How to deal with emergencies * What to put in your lease * How to get the maximum rent * How to reduce your biggest expense, property taxes * Bookkeeping * And more This book is sold out, but I have a limited number of copies returned by book stores. They are a little bit shopworn. I will begin working on a 5th edition in the spring of 1998.

The founder and CEO of Rapid Realty, New York City’s largest rental-based real estate brokerage, shares his story, his advice, and his tips for building a successful career in the ever-growing and lucrative world of real estate. Anthony Lolli got his real estate license at age nineteen. By twenty-three, he was a millionaire and the head of a swiftly growing company that would become one of the largest real estate brokerages in New York and a national franchise sensation. Now, he’s sharing the secrets behind his success. Filled with insights into Lolli’s inspirational rags-to-riches rise to the top and bursting with practical advice for real estate newcomers and veterans alike, The Heart of the Deal is essential reading for anyone with big dreams and the drive to make them come true. Learn how to set smart goals, negotiate like a pro, analyze properties and neighborhoods, overcome objections, and much more. Whether you want to become a top-performing broker or a savvy property investor, or simply master real estate management tactics designed to help you achieve your financial goals, Lolli’s grounded guidance will put you on the right path. Most importantly, The Heart of the Deal will teach you how to utilize all of these strategies to build a lucrative career without sacrificing your humanity in the process. At all times, Lolli keeps one central premise in mind: that the heart of every deal isn’t money—it’s people.

Multi-Family Millions offers expert advice for investors who want to make the transition from single-family homes to more profitable multi-family units. Successful real estate investor David Lindahl shows you how to find troubled properties that are ripe for quick profits, how to fix or flip those properties, and how to re-sell at maximum value. With a proven step-by-step system for managing each stage of the process, this book shows you how to get started in moneymaking multi-family units?even while you work your day job.