J.K. Lasser's Real Estate Investing [Paperback]

Michael C. Thomsett (Author)

Book Description

Series: J.K. Lasser--Practical Guides for All Your Financial Needs | Publication Date: January 4, 2002

THE BEST WAY TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE

"An invaluable and easy-to-understand resource."
-Virginia B. Gerhart, CFP, Gerhart Associates

The appeal of real estate investing comes from the fact that we cannot increase land supply, we can only develop what's already there. With this in mind, J.K. Lasser's Real Estate Investing has been written to provide anyone interested in this area with sound advice and up-to-date strategies that will aid them in their real estate investing ventures. This comprehensive guide explores the various ways you can buy, sell, and manage real estate as either a primary investment for profit and tax benefits, or as a method for diversifying your investments for the long term. Divided into two parts-how real estate investing works and managing your property-this valuable resource examines the basic requirements for real estate investing, the major benefits to look for, and the drawbacks you should be aware of. Before setting out upon investing in real estate, pick up J.K. Lasser's Real Estate Investing and learn how to do it the right way.

Critical coverage will help you:
* Locate the most desirable properties
* Develop strategies to buy and sell rental property
* Properly finance the purchase of real estate
* Use the tax features of real estate investments to their fullest
* Manage the landlord-tenant relationship


J.K. Lasser-Practical Guides for All Your Financial Needs
Please visit our Web site at www.jklasser.com

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

THE BEST WAY TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE

"An invaluable and easy-to-understand resource."
–Virginia B. Gerhart, CFP, Gerhart Associates

The appeal of real estate investing comes from the fact that we cannot increase land supply, we can only develop what’s already there. With this in mind, J.K. Lasser’s Real Estate Investing has been written to provide anyone interested in this area with sound advice and up-to-date strategies that will aid them in their real estate investing ventures. This comprehensive guide explores the various ways you can buy, sell, and manage real estate as either a primary investment for profit and tax benefits, or as a method for diversifying your investments for the long term. Divided into two parts–how real estate investing works and managing your property–this valuable resource examines the basic requirements for real estate investing, the major benefits to look for, and the drawbacks you should be aware of. Before setting out upon investing in real estate, pick up J.K. Lasser’s Real Estate Investing and learn how to do it the right way.

Critical coverage will help you:

• Locate the most desirable properties
• Develop strategies to buy and sell rental property
• Properly finance the purchase of real estate
• Use the tax features of real estate investments to their fullest
• Manage the landlord-tenant relationship

J.K. Lasser–Practical Guides for All Your Financial Needs
Please visit our Web site at www.jklasser.com

About the Author

MICHAEL C. THOMSETT has written more than fifty books, including Getting Started in Options, Getting Started in Real Estate Investing, and The Mathematics of Investing. He has been a management consultant, a real estate investor, and financial writer for the past twenty-five years.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (January 4, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471397768
• ISBN-13: 978-0471397762
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.9 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,301,588 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I have been writing professionally since 1978 and fulltime since 1984. Previously, I was an accountant.
From 1978 to 1984 I wrote part-time and also was a consultant in the financial services industry. Once I began writing fulltime, I began in the magazine journalism field as a freelancer. In 1985 and 1986 I wrote approximately 500 articles in business, trade and professional magazines. I then switched over to books exclusively and have written over 70 books. These include my own as well as ghost-written projects.
Today I like to work on multiple books at the same time, normally two or three projects. Being able to switch back and forth keeps the writing process fresh and interesting. I generally write from 7 a.m. until noon and spend afternoons on research.