The Complete Guide to Investing in Undervalued Properties [Paperback]

Steve Berges (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 29, 2004

Everything the savvy investor needs to turn huge profits at very low risk in undervalued properties

Steve Berges's "Complete Guides" are among the most recognized brands in real estate investment--always one of the hottest topics on the business bookshelf. In The Complete Guide to Investing in Undervalued Properties, Berges shows yous how to beat rising real-estate prices by identifying sought-after undervalued properties ahead of the pack. Then, he demonstrates how to take control of these properties at very low risk to turn very high profits. You will learn how to:

• Mine traditional and nontraditional sources for undervalued properties
• Conduct the all-important property valuation
• Gain control of undervalued properties using purchase option investing
• Increase property value instantly
• Offer the property to a new buyer at a huge profit

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From the Back Cover

It’s as simple as “buy low and sell high!” Uncover hidden real estate gems, and start attaining the wealth you’ve always desired!

Real estate promises to be one of the most accessible, low-risk avenues for investors looking for decades to come. As in any kind of investing, the key to success lies in buying at wholesale prices, and turning a large profit by reselling at a solid retail value. Sound easy enough? Well, it is!

The Complete Guide to Investing in Undervalued Properties details numerous strategies and methods that you can use to understand relative property values and locate hidden real estate treasures--the keys to cashing in on the record-pace prices of properties. Steve Berges, one of today’s most successful real estate authors and investors, walks you through these techniques from start to finish, including:

• Market-proven methods for finding sought-after, bargain-dollar properties ahead of other investors
• Five innovative strategies for understanding, locating, and purchasing properties with a ton of hidden value
• Low-risk option techniques for taking controlling interest in a property at a fraction of the purchase price

All you’ve ever wanted is within your grasp, but it’s up to you to make it happen. The Complete Guide to Investing in Undervalued Properties shows all of the ways to build a successful, satisfying, and lucrative real estate investing career.

About the Author

Steve Berges is principal of Symphony Homes, which specializes in construction, development, and investment in single family homes and apartment complexes. He is the author of The Complete Guide to Investing in Rental Properties and other popular real estate guides.

Product Details

• Paperback: 211 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (December 29, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071445803
• ISBN-13: 978-0071445801
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,103,573 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great overview with some tips, April 21, 2006

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Gary Frimann (Gilroy, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Guide to Investing in Undervalued Properties (Paperback)

I bought this book and was pleasantly surprised at how informative it was. Finding undervalued properties in any market is tough, although it appears author Berges has found some. He lays out the pitfalls and encourages everyone to invest, but be cautious. He owns a building company and knows what to looks for, so don't be foolhardy and fall in love with the first property you see. Overall, a good read for those wanting to invest, or start investing.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Complete Guide to Investing in Undervalued Properties., February 21, 2006

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G. Cohen - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Guide to Investing in Undervalued Properties (Paperback)

I enjoyed the majority of this author's book. Good insight into developing relationships with referral sources for undervalued properties. I know he has a great deal of knowledge, I like more in depth information.

2.0 out of 5 stars Go buy a text book- You'll learn more, October 9, 2008

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M.T. (N.C.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Guide to Investing in Undervalued Properties (Paperback)

Not worth the buy. I am an avid fan of Real Estate books and this one doesn't cut it. It is your basic real estate investing book. Synopsis of them all: Generalization of how to find undervalued homes, generalization on how to obtain financing, generalization on how to fix the place up, generalization on how to market the home, and a generalization on how to sell the home. With as many books as I've read I could write this book without ever having to sell a home.