Financing Real Estate Investments For Dummies (PDF)

Your practical guide to scoring cash to fuel your real estateinvestments

Want to be a smart, successful real estate investor? Thisno-nonsense guide contains everything you must know to make theright choices about financing your investments -- from thevarious options available and the impact on cash flow to the taximplications and risk factors involved. You also get tried-and-truetips for surviving a down market and using current investments tofinance future ones.
* A crash course in real estate financing -- understandstandard terms and concepts, learn the various sources ofinvestment capital, and gather all essential facts and figures
* Weigh your options -- decide which type of financing is bestfor your circumstances and incorporate it into your real estateinvesting plan
* Finance residential properties -- evaluate residential loanprograms, navigate the loan application and processing, and handlethe closing
* Invest in commercial properties -- know the differentproperty types, choose the one that meets your investment goals,and discover unique sources for financing
* Tap into unconventional sources -- discover the pros andcons of "hard money," capitalize on seller financing, partner toshare risk and equity, and invest on the cheap with no-money-downdeals

Open the book and find:
* Real-world advice on financing without tying up all yourcapital
* 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