Financing Real Estate Investments for Dummies

Your practical guide to scoring cash to fuel your real estate investmentsWant to be a smart, successful real estate investor? This no-nonsense guide contains everything you must know to make the right choices about financing your investments - from the various options available and the impact on cash flow to the tax implications and risk factors involved. You also get tried-and-true tips for surviving a down market and using current investments to finance future ones.* A crash course in real estate financing - understand standard terms and concepts, learn the various sources of investment capital, and gather all essential facts and figures* Weigh your options - decide which type of financing is best for your circumstances and incorporate it into your real estate investing plan* Finance residential properties - evaluate residential loan programs, navigate the loan application and processing, and handle the closing* Invest in commercial properties - know the different property types, choose the one that meets your investment goals, and discover unique sources for financing* Tap into unconventional sources - discover the pros and cons of hard money, capitalize on seller financing, partner to share risk and equity, and invest on the cheap with no-money-down dealsOpen the book and find:* Real-world advice on financing without tying up all your capital* How to get prequalified or preapproved for a loan* Questions to ask your lender upfront* Ways to avoid common beginner blunders* How to protect your personal assets from investment risks* Bargain-hunting hints for low-cost loans* Strategies for surviving a credit crunch* Ten pre-closing steps you must take