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Avoid Money Pits and Target Top Properties

With an expert's answers to your real estate questions

Whether you own a dozen apartment buildings or are contemplating your first real estate deal, this is the one book that will answer all your questions. Sinking money into land, a house, a vacation home, or a rental unit can be one of the most stressful events in a person's life-especially if you're counting on that property to produce cash flow and equity build-up. Author and real estate pro Jack Cummings knows the answers-and delivers 30 years of insider information, addressing questions on more than 200 potential real estate pitfalls, including

• How can I predict property value changes before anyone else?
• What hidden values should I look for in a rental property?
• How do I get the most out of a real estate agent?
• What's the secret to dealing with tax issues?
• How do I know how much rent I should ask for my rental property?
• What's the most important thing to know before buying a vacation property?

• Commercial Real Estate Investing 12 Easy Steps to Getting Started
• Making Big Money Investing in Real Estate: Without Tenants, Banks, or Rehab Projects
• Investing in Real Estate With Other People's Money: Proven Strategies for Turning a Small Investment into a Fortune
• Investing in Apartment Buildings: Create a Reliable Stream of Income and Build Long-Term Wealth
• Fix 'em Up, Rent 'em Out: How to Start Your Own House Fix-up & Rental Business in Your Spare Time; or, Investing in Real Estate and Creating Wealth with Fixer-Upper Houses