Your practical guide to scoring cash to fuel your real estate
investments


Want to be a smart, successful real estate investor? This
no-nonsense guide contains everything you must know to make the
right choices about financing your investments from the
various options available and the impact on cash flow to the tax
implications and risk factors involved. You also get tried-and-true
tips for surviving a down market and using current investments to
finance future ones.





A crash course in real estate financing understand
standard terms and concepts, learn the various sources of
investment capital, and gather all essential facts and figures


Weigh your options decide which type of financing is best
for your circumstances and incorporate it into your real estate
investing plan





Finance residential properties evaluate residential loan
programs, navigate the loan application and processing, and handle
the closing





Invest in commercial properties know the different
property types, choose the one that meets your investment goals,
and discover unique sources for financing





Tap into unconventional sources discover the pros and
cons of "hard money," capitalize on seller financing, partner to
share risk and equity, and invest on the cheap with no-money-down
deals






Open the book and find:





Real-world advice on financing without tying up all your
capital


How to get prequalified or preapproved for a loan





Questions to ask your lender upfront





Ways to avoid common beginner blunders





How to protect your personal assets from investment risks





Bargain-hunting hints for low-cost loans





Strategies for surviving a credit crunch





Ten pre-closing steps you must take