Table of Contents

Introduction
Part I: How to Begin Your Successful Real Estate Investing Career
Chapter 1. A Sound Investment Strategies Begins with a Goal-Oriented Plan
Chapter 2. Fundamental Real Estate Terminology Made Easy
Chapter 3. Simplifying Real Estate Mathematics
Chapter 4. How to Maximize Your Benefits Through Local Officials
Chapter 5. How to Become an "Insider" to Real Estate Investing
Chapter 6. Become a Real Estate Expert in Your Area

Part II. How to Maximize Property Value
Chapter 7. Why Real Estate Values Rise and Fall and How to Take Advantage of Trends
Chapter 8. The Phrase "Location, Location, Location" is "Wrong, Wrong, Wrong"
Chapter 9. The Secret to Increases in Value is Zoning
Chapter 10. Dealing with Building Codes and Restrictions
Chapter 11. Discover the Magic of Economic Conversion to Maximize Value
Chapter 12. Easy and Inexpensive Ways to Increase Property Values

Part III. Finding the Best Property for You and How to Purchase It Right
Chapter 13. Seven Types of Real Estate You Should Consider Owning
Chapter 14. Develop Your Investment Comfort Zone to Ensure Success in Real Estate Investing
Chapter 15. Secrets of Getting the Inside Track to Real Estate Values and Trends
Chapter 16. How to Evaluate a Property Before You Buy It

Part IV. How You Buy Establishes How You Profit in Real Estate Investing
Chapter 17. Four Creative Buying Techniques
Chapter 18. Discover the Tax Free Benefit of a 1031 Exchange
Chapter 19. Making Offers and Counteroffers
Chapter 20. How to Find the Best Source of Financing for Your Investment
Chapter 21. Tips on Surviving Real Estate Problem Areas

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Index

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