This guide provides an overview of the many components of the popular practice of flipping properties. Coverage spans the flipping process from start to finish—finding, buying, fixing up, and selling—and the variables needed to make all of those steps successful and profitable. Also included is coverage on negotiating, property inspections, mortgages, taxes, and working with contractors, brokers, and real estate agents. The book is perfect for responsible investors who want to flip houses the right way and steer clear of legal gray areas that get some investors into trouble.

This no-fluff book contains detailed, step-by-step training perfect for both the complete newbie or seasoned pro looking to build a killer house-flipping business. In this book you'll discover: --How to get financing for your deals, even with no cash and poor credit! --How to evaluate a potential market or "farm" area! --What types of properties you should buy, where and from whom! --How to find great deals from motivated sellers! --How to evaluate deals quickly and accurately! --How to make competitive offers and complete your due diligence efficiently and effectively! --How to create a Scope of Work, a Budget and a Schedule! --How to hire the best contractors and manage your rehab to completion! --How to get your properties under contract for top dollar! --How to get your property to the closing table as efficiently as possible so you can collect your check!

FLIP, the third book in the National Bestselling Millionaire Real Estate Series (More than 500,000 copies sold!) FLIP provides a detailed, step-by-step process to analyze each investment, identify the best improvements, accurately estimate the costs and intelligently oversee the construction. It takes out all the guess work and almost all of the risk. Here's what industry experts are saying about FLIP: "Read this book before you flip that house! FLIP is an indispensable step-by-step guide to flipping houses that you will refer to again and again." -Carlos Ortiz, Executive Producer, "FLIP That House" (TLC's most popular real estate TV show) "At HomeVestors, we're in the business of buying and selling homes for profit and I can attest that there are few, if any, who can rival Rick's and Clay's expertise when it comes to fixing up houses for profit. This book is a must-read for any investor." -Dr. John Hayes, President and CEO of HomeVestors of America (the largest homebuyer in America) "FLIP is a must-read book for everyone in the real estate business. Every agent should have this book. They should read it and master its contents. Why? Because it is the best guide ever written on how to evaluate real estate and how to add value to a house." -Gary Keller, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Keller Williams Realty International and author of bestselling The Millionaire Real Estate Agent and The Millionaire Real Estate Investor "For anyone looking to build wealth in real estate, FLIP provides a step-by-step approach that really works in any market." -Loral Langemeier, bestselling author of The Millionaire Maker FLIP extends the national bestselling Millionaire Real Estate series with a step-by-step guide that is quickly becoming "the model" for successfully finding, fixing and selling investment properties for profit. Based on their involvement in over a 1,000 flips, Rick Villani and Clay Davis walk you through the proven five-stage model for successfully flipping a house: FIND: How to select ideal neighborhoods, attract sellers, and find houses with investment potential ANALYZE: Identify which improvements to make and analyze the profit potential of any house BUY: How to arrange financing, present the offer, and close on the purchase FIX: A 50-step, easy-to-follow plan for fixing up houses that keeps you on time, in budget and assures top quality SELL: How to add finishing touches to quickly sell for maximum profit Woven through the book is an entertaining narrative that follows the flipping adventures of Samantha, Ed, Bill, Nancy, Amy and Mitch as they find, buy, fix and sell their first investment houses. With all this plus the experience of over a thousand flips condensed into one book, FLIP gives new investors the tools they need to avoid common pitfalls, make a profit, and enjoy the process of house flipping. Rick Villani and Clay Davis are senior executives at HomeFixers, North America's leading real estate rehab franchise. HomeFixers has been involved in more than 1,000 flips nationwide.

How To Buy and Flip Houses For Profit shows you how to flip a house beginning with your research in your area for potential flips and ending with making your profit by selling your house. These steps provide tips and examples with which how to quickly and efficiently flip a house and make a nice-sized profit. These steps include the following: - Explaining where to research for the possible properties - Selecting the ideal flip based on location, price, and the amount of possible profit - Setting a budget and what to include in that budget - Choosing the right materials for the different types of houses - Deciding the best people to do the work - Completing the project by adding the finishing touches and - Selling your house to make the biggest profit The key things to remember in flipping a house is to pick a house that only needs updating and not repairs. Repairs are more costly. Also, remember when you are flipping, this is not going to be your house. You are updating the house so that it is in the condition to sell and is as update to date as the other houses in the neighborhood. About the Expert: I began flipping houses about four years ago. The time it took to flip each house depended on the situation. I relied on my workers, friends, and family to help with each flip. With three flips under my belt, I feel like I know how to flip a house using the best materials but still adhering to my budget. I also have put together a team of workers who are experts in their craft. With each flip, I get a better idea of how to flip houses. So, you are constantly learning with every flip. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

How Beginners Are Making A Fortune Flipping Houses Have you ever thought about getting into real estate? Does the idea of making thousands of dollars for flipping a house sound good to you? When it comes to real estate many people think they need years of experience or large startup funds. But the truth is… You just need the write information. The new book ‘Flipping Houses For Beginners’ is going to teach you everything you need to know to not only get started, but to thrive. You will learn: • How to find the right house • How to make a great deal • Problems and pitfalls to avoid • How to get the best bang for your buck • How to make a killing with each flip The majority of people will think about something like flipping house. They will imagine the endless possibilities and finally living their dream life. Only to let fear and doubt creep in and overcome. But those who push forward and take action any? They reap the rewards and live life on your terms. Take charge of your life and learn a powerful new money making skill today. Order this book for fast, proven and effective results.

Real Estate Investing For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is completely revised and updated to help you overcome the challenges and and take advantage of the opportunities in any real estate environment, including a down market. But Eric Tyson and Robert Griswold's core message remains as relevant today as it did upon the initial publication of Real Estate Investing For Dummies -- investing in real estate is time-tested vehicle to build wealth in the long term. Tyson and Griswold don't tell you how to become a millionaire overnight. Instead, they offer proven, practical, and actionable advice so that if you chose to invest in income-producing properties, you can do so wisely and confidently.

Flipping a home for profit can be an extremely lucrative endeavor, but only if you know how to go about it in the right way! That's what you will be able to do after reading this book. This book will provide you with all of the information that you'll need to get started flipping houses. Using the tips contained within the book, you can get on the road to success, but you need to be ready to take your investment very seriously. This book shows you how to take the various steps to ensuring that you are not only investing in property, but that you are able to make money at the end of your investment. Taking the time to read through the following strategies and concepts on flipping houses will be your first exercise in gaining that knowledge and applying that patience. Then, you can enter the investment market with a firm foundation of skills, knowledge, and resources that will position you for success.