Chapter 13
Financing and Putting Together Real Estate Investment Deals
IN THIS CHAPTER
Choosing your best real estate investment financing
Finding an excellent real estate agent
Negotiating and inspecting your deals
Making smart property selling decisions
In this chapter, I discuss issues such as understanding and selecting mortgages, working with real estate agents, negotiating, and other important details that help you put a real estate deal together. I also provide some words of wisdom about taxes and selling your property that may come in handy down the road.
Financing Your Real Estate Deals
Unless you’re affluent or buying a low-cost property, you likely need to borrow some money via a mortgage to make the purchase happen. Without financing, your dream to invest in real estate remains just that: a dream. So first you have to maximize your chances of getting approved for a loan. Shopping wisely for a good mortgage can save you thousands, perhaps even tens of thousands, of dollars in interest and fees. Don’t get saddled with a loan that you may not be able to afford someday ...
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