Buying a Second Home: Income, Getaway or Retirement [Kindle Edition]

Craig Venezia (Author)

Editorial Reviews

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"Buying a Second Home visually guides you through the process of finding and purchasing a second home while providing great examples and real-life situations. I will definitely add a copy of this well-written book to my reference library!" -- Mallory Anderson, executive director,National Association of Home Inspectors, Inc.

"This book is an essential guide for anyone who's thinking about buying a second home. The advantages, challenges and pitfalls of second-home ownership are clearly explained and the book details purchase strategies that every potential buyer should consider." -- Liz Pulliam Weston,personal finance columnist,author of Your Credit Score

"A must-read for anyone dreaming of owning second home." -- David Hehman, CEO,EscapeHomes.com

"If you have ever thought about buying a second home -- whether as an investment, a vacation retreat or for eventual retirement -- this book is a must." -- Bill Burnett, real estate editor,San Francisco Chronicle

"This book is a helpful tool for those looking to understand the process of purchasing a second home. It's a must read for anyone looking to buy for investment, vacation or future retirement." -- Lori Collins,senior vice president and general manager,LendingTree

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"If you have ever thought about buying a second home -- whether as an investment, a vacation retreat or for eventual retirement -- this book is a must."

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Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 3974 KB
• Print Length: 384 pages
• Publisher: NOLO (January 15, 2009)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B000SKE10W
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #287,972 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #30 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Business & Investing > Industries & Professions > Real Estate > Buying & Selling Homes
  • #92 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Law > Taxation
  • #92 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Professional & Technical > Law > Taxation

More About the Author

Craig Venezia is a contributing real estate writer for the San Francisco Chronicle.

He has appeared on CNN/ Money's 'Open House' and he has been quoted by major media including the Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and National Public Radio.

A native of New Jersey, Craig spent nearly a decade in San Francisco where, among other things, he served as an executive at Wells Fargo Bank and was affiliated with E*TRADE Financial.

Eventually, Craig returned to the East Coast where worked as a senior executive specializing in structuring private loans between family and friends at a small financial services company in Cambridge, MA. As he spoke with clients, Craig noticed that many of these private loans where being used to buy homes, many of which, were second homes.

After conducting extensive research, Craig realized there was a void in the market for a comprehensive, yet easily read, up-to-date book on how to buy a second home. Thus, 'Buying a Second Home: Income, Getaway or Vacation' (Nolo, 2007) was born.

Currently, Craig is working on his next real estate book.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Helpful, May 3, 2007

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A. Lakacha (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Buying a Second Home: Income, Getaway or Retirement (Paperback)

I found this book to be extremely helpful. The author did a great job at breaking down complex information into easy-to-understand, everyday language. In particular, I found the budget worksheet (which also appears on the CD-ROM in the back of the book) to be great! It walked me through step-by-step how to create a realistic, affordable budget. This book is a must have for anyone thinking about buying a second home.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Appreciate Depreciation, March 29, 2007

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M. Yee "Spiritual and Cultural Guy" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Buying a Second Home: Income, Getaway or Retirement (Paperback)

Easy book to understand the tax advantages (esp. depreciation) of buying a second home. Recommended. Couple with "How a Second Home Can Be Your Best Investment" for strategies in buying up.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Buying a Second Home: Income, Getaway or Retirement, May 22, 2007

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N. Kacena (Valencia, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Buying a Second Home: Income, Getaway or Retirement (Paperback)

Comprehensive treatment of second home subject. Readable, understandable, and broad in scope.