Retire Rich from Real Estate (Paperback)

~ Marc Andersen (Author)
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Product Description

Retire Rich from Real Estate teaches readers how to buy real estate that will build wealth over time and secure their retirement. It provides specific information on such matters as how to choose prime investors based on demographics; choose properties best for long-term investing; evaluate operating expenses and calculate cash flows; and, manage properties.

If you are worried about securing your financial future and are thinking about buying your first rental property, then this book is for you. By applying the simple techniques that Retire Rich from Real Estate teaches, you will ensure that you make the right decisions and guarantee that your investing experience will build wealth and secure your retirement.

About the Author

Marc W. Andersen and his wife have been actively buying, renovating, building and managing rental property over the last 20 years. He holds a BA from Virginia Tech and a PhD from the University of Virginia. He provides a heavily researched book;coupled with real life experience. He lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Sphinx Publishing; 1 edition (December 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572486465
• ISBN-13: 978-1572486461
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #420,982 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for any serious Real Estate investor, June 17, 2008

By	Marcos "Marcos" - See all my reviews

In reading several Real Estate books in the last couple of years, I have found that most of them assure you quick money, just by following their advice. Unfortunately, most of these get-rich-quick promises end up being deceptive and misleading.
Finally, I came across a book that sidesteps these fantasies and provides a real view of what it takes to succeed in the Real Estate market. Marc W. Andersen, Ph.D. has done an excellent job in putting together a book, that in my opinion, is a must read for anyone who is serious about investing in Real Estate, whether experienced or new to the field.
The book offers a step by step through the whole process: from selecting a piece property, location, renting, operating expenses, to financing, taxes, and when to sell. It contains very detailed information and plenty of data and tips that will help the novice or the expert, to make the best possible decision when investing in Real Estate. Common questions like: should one buy a condo or a detached single family home? Should one finance 80%, 90% or 100% of the value of the property? How much can I rent it for? What are the tax implications? Should I manage the property myself or have it administered by a third party? When should I sell? Will be answered with professional and clear detail.
I strongly recommend this book to anyone, experienced or not, who wants to increase his/her chances of successfully investing in Real Estate.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Learn the truth about investing in real estate, June 17, 2008

By	Marc Andersen (Raleigh, NC United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Don't believe what the "gurus" tell you! This book is a well-researched, easy-to-follow learning guide on how to make the right decsions when investing in real estate. It is the type of book you will refer to time and time again throughout your investing experiences.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, May 3, 2009

By	Stephen L. Nelson (Redmond, WA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a really good estate investing book. Practical advice and loaded with real, verifiable information. For example, how many other real estate investment books mention and then draw insightful conclusions from the Property Owners and Managers Survey conducted by the U.S. Census bureau?

Er, for what it's worth, I'm the author of Quicken for Dummies and QuickBooks for Dummies and a CPA in the Seattle area... so I'm pretty picky about the business and investing books I recommend--especially to clients. I do heartily recommend this one!