Chapter 13

Financing and Putting Together Real Estate Investment Deals

IN THIS CHAPTER

check Choosing your best real estate investment financing

check Finding an excellent real estate agent

check Negotiating and inspecting your deals

check 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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