J. Scott

Mark Ferguson

Carol Scott

With over 1,000 successful real estate deals between them, the authors combine the science of negotiation with real world experience to dive into all aspects of the real estate negotiation process -- from the first interaction with a buyer or seller, to renegotiating the contract after unexpected issues arise, to last-minute concessions at closing. Aimed at real estate investors and agents at any level, this book not only covers all aspects of negotiating real estate deals, but also contains dozens of true-life stories that highlight how strong negotiation can result in more and better deals, as well as dialogue that will teach you what to say and how to say it, strengthening your ability to close profitable transactions.

Expert Strategies for Getting the Best Deals When Buying & Selling Investment Property

The Book on Negotiating Real Estate

ENTIRELY REVISED AND UPDATED! Over 40,000 first edition copies sold. How much does it really cost to renovate your investment property? Learn detailed tips, tricks, and tactics to accurately budget nearly any house flipping project and investment property renovation from expert real estate investor and fix-and-flipper J Scott. Discover the tried-and-tested steps of his professional framework and methodology for precisely evaluating renovation costs in hundreds of his own successful rehab projects. Determine how to accurately estimate all the costs you are likely to face during renovation--and get all of your rehab questions answered in a single place! Whether you are preparing to walk through your very first rehab project or you're an experienced home flipper, this handbook will be your guide to identifying renovation projects, creating a scope of work, and staying on budget to ensure a timely profit! Inside, you will learn how to: -Inspect every aspect of a property to create your renovation scope -Decide which upgrade options provide the biggest bang for your buck -Identify the 150+ most common renovations you'll likely encounter -See big problems (like mold and termites!) and quickly fix them -Assign accurate prices to every rehab task to build a detailed budget -Determine which contractors are best for certain repairs or projects -Break down the top 25 basic components of a renovation -And so much more! You don't need to be a contractor to flip houses, but you do need to know the fundamentals of budgeting and pricing your renovation--including everything from cosmetic renovations to complex installations and upgrades. This book gives you the estimation tools needed to produce the income you desire on your first--or next--investment deal!

The Investor's Guide to Defining Your Renovation Plan, Building Your Budget, and Knowing Exactly How Much It All Costs

The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs

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!

How to Buy, Rehab, and Resell Residential Properties

The Book on Flipping Houses

Real Estate by the Numbers

The 2008 Great Recession was a time of economic turmoil and disruption. After the crash, many real estate investors lost everyting they'd worked so hard to achieve-but not every investor suffered that fate. Even during the worst parts of the downturn, some real estate professionals were able to grow and scale their businesses. Not only did they come out the other side unscathed, but they also created a better financial situation than ever before.In Recession-Proof Real Estate Investing, accomplished investor J Scott dives into the theory of economic cycles and the real-world strategies for harnessing them to your advantage. With a glossary of terms, articulate visuals, and clear instructions for every type of investor, this easy-to-follow guide will show you how to make money during all of the market's twists and turns.Prepare yourself to take any recession in stride! After reading this e-book, you will never be intimidated by a market shift-and you'll never look at your real estate business the same way again.

How to Survive (and Thrive!) During Any Phase of the Economic Cycle

Recession-Proof Real Estate Investing

Brandon Turner

Joshua Dorkin

Are you ready to leave the 9-5 and get started flipping houses? The Book on Flipping Houses is written by active real estate fix-and-flipper J Scott, author of the popular real estate website 123Flip.com, and is published by BiggerPockets Publishing, the publishing arm of the premier real estate investing website BiggerPockets.com. This book contains more than 350 pages of 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: 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 dili-gence 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 Whether you are an experienced renovator or just starting out, the Book on Flipping Houses will teach you everything you need to know to build a profitable, efficient house flipping business and start living the life of your dreams. Table of Contents (Chapter Level) Foreword Introduction Chapter 1: First Concepts Chapter 2: Get Your Financing In Order Chapter 3: Find Your Real Estate Agent Chapter 4: Where Should You Buy? Chapter 5: What Should You Buy? Chapter 6: Who Should You Buy From? Chapter 7: How Will You Find Deals? Chapter 8: The Flip Formula Chapter 9: Looking at Properties Chapter 10: Making Offers Chapter 11: Your Due Diligence Chapter 12: Create Your SOW Chapter 13: Create Your Budget Chapter 14: Create Your Schedule Chapter 15: Hiring Contractors Chapter 16: Managing Your Rehab Chapter 17: Agent or FSBO? Chapter 18: Staging Chapter 19: Buyer Due Diligence Chapter 20: The Closing

How to Buy, Rehab, and Resell Residential Real Estate

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J. Holmwood

Leading sociologists outline the historical development of the discipline in Britain and document its continuing influence in this essential and comprehensive reference work. Spanning the Scottish enlightenment of the 18th century to the present day this Handbook maps the discipline and the British contribution.

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