The Complete Idiot's Guide to Real Estate Investing Basics [Paperback]

David J. Decker (Author), George G. Sheldon (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Complete Idiot's Guide | Publication Date: June 6, 2006

What, where, and how to buy!

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Real Estate Investing Basics presents the practical advice and knowledge readers need to get started in the residential real estate market. Based on the knowledge of an established expert, this guide teaches readers how to find properties that have the greatest investment potential, make offers and negotiate deals, locate great tenants, and re- sell properties for maximum profit.
• According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were an estimated 123.3 million housing units in the U.S. in the first quarter 2005
• Residential real estate is always on the move
• Baby boomers are growing older, and many look at real estate investing as a safe way to assure their current standard of living

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About the Author

David J. Decker is a self-made millionaire who earned his money investing in real estate the old fashioned way—one property at a time. Today, he has a portfolio of real estate properties worth nearly $20 million. He has also assisted clients in finding and buying their own profitable investment properties.
George G. Sheldon is a full-time writer, author, speaker, and photographer. He has written over 1,000 articles and 16 books, including the Washington Post bestseller When the Smoke Cleared at Gettysburg.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Alpha (June 6, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592575161
• ISBN-13: 978-1592575169
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #429,409 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars The complete idiots guide to real estate basics, August 12, 2007

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This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Real Estate Investing Basics (Paperback)

This book would be a good book to read as your first real estate book for anyone starting out in real estate investment. The book is very informative, and provides a nice overview of all aspects of real estate. It would help the beginning investor become familiarized with what certain real estate terms mean. The book is very clear and easy to understand. A good book to have as a reference guide.