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Flipping Houses For Dummies book cover

Flipping Houses For Dummies

Authors:

Ralph R. Roberts ,

Joseph Kraynak ,

Kyle Roberts

Overview

Go head-over-heels for house flipping!

Flipping houses profitably may not be easy, but it's far from impossible. With the right guide, you can avoid the risks and reap the rewards like a seasoned expert. Flipping Houses For Dummies is that guide.

The perfect blueprint to property resale, this book walks you through the absolute necessities of house flipping. You'll learn how to confirm that you have enough time, energy, cash, and resources to be successful. You'll also get an inside look at the house flipping process that'll show you how to minimize risk and maximize profit in a highly competitive market.

Flipping Houses For Dummies offers:

Proven negotiating techniques to close real estate deals faster
House flipping laws and regulations for every state in the union
Strategies to successfully complete a big renovation, on-time and on-budget
House flipping tips for both investors and contractors
Comprehensive content on hiring and working with reputable contractors

So, if you're ready to start revitalizing your community by turning neglected properties into prize homes, Flipping Houses For Dummies is the first and last resource you'll need to navigate your way around the exciting and challenging world of real estate investment.

Go head-over-heels for house flipping!

Flipping houses profitably may not be easy, but it's far from impossible. With the right guide, you can avoid the risks and reap the rewards like a seasoned expert. Flipping Houses For Dummies is that guide.

The perfect blueprint to property resale, this book walks you through the absolute necessities of house flipping. You'll learn how to confirm that you have enough time, energy, cash, and resources to be successful. You'll also get an inside look at the house flipping process that'll show you how to minimize risk and maximize profit in a highly competitive market.

Flipping Houses For Dummies offers:

Proven negotiating techniques to close real estate deals faster
House flipping laws and regulations for every state in the union
Strategies to successfully complete a big renovation, on-time and on-budget
House flipping tips for both investors and contractors
Comprehensive content on hiring and working with reputable contractors

So, if you're ready to start revitalizing your community by turning neglected properties into prize homes, Flipping Houses For Dummies is the first and last resource you'll need to navigate your way around the exciting and challenging world of real estate investment.

Flipping Houses For Dummies Cheat Sheet

"Flipping houses" sounds as easy as 1-2-3: 1) Buy a house significantly below market value, 2) fix it up, and 3) sell it. However, when you actually try to flip a house, you soon realize that it's tougher than it sounds. The beginner faces several hurdles, not the least of which is tracking down properties with potential and buying them for cheap. This Cheat Sheet brings you up to speed in a hurry on house flipping basics and helps you clear the most common hurdles.

About The Authors

Ralph R. Roberts has been investing in foreclosed properties for over 30 years. He knows every step of the process, from scouting properties to cashing out after the sale, from helping distressed homeowners keep their homes to buying those homes when the owners can no longer afford them. He also has assisted homeowners who have been taken advantage of by unscrupulous investors.