Product Description
Combining proven strategies with nearly thirty years' experience in real estate, author George Achenbach takes you step by step through the entire foreclosure process-from the first notice of default to the foreclosure sale or auction to the final disposition of the property. Everything you need to know to purchase and profit from distress properties is here, including sample forms, worksheets, checklists, and real-life examples, as well as procedures to follow, evaluation techniques, and negotiating tips. There are even suggestions on leasing homes, creating rental income, saving on taxes, and avoiding pitfalls. Additionally, a new chapter covers the pros and cons of bankruptcy and highlights the latest proposed changes in the law such as the homestead exemptions and needs-based rules.
Goldmining in Foreclosure Properties shows investors and first-time buyers how to take advantage of one of the most profitable investment opportunities in the world with expert guidance on:
* Procedures for locating distressed properties
* Financial analysis techniques for evaluating property and making the right offer
* Bidding successfully at auctions
* Effectively dealing with lenders when the property goes REO
* How you can benefit from reselling property quickly
* Negotiating tips for dealing with new purchasers and profitably transferring titles
* Generating rental income, capital appreciation, and tax savings through property leasing
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Combining proven strategies with nearly thirty years’ experience in real estate, author George Achenbach takes you step by step through the entire foreclosure process–from the first notice of default to the foreclosure sale or auction to the final disposition of the property. Everything you need to know to purchase and profit from distress properties is here, including sample forms, worksheets, checklists, and real–life examples, as well as procedures to follow, evaluation techniques, and negotiating tips. There are even suggestions on leasing homes, creating rental income, saving on taxes, and avoiding pitfalls. Additionally, a new chapter covers the pros and cons of bankruptcy and highlights the latest proposed changes in the law such as the homestead exemptions and needs–based rules.
Goldmining in Foreclosure Properties shows investors and first–time buyers how to take advantage of one of the most profitable investment opportunities in the world with expert guidance on:
- Procedures for locating distressed properties
- Financial analysis techniques for evaluating property and making the right offer
- Bidding successfully at auctions
- Effectively dealing with lenders when the property goes REO
- How you can benefit from reselling property quickly
- Negotiating tips for dealing with new purchasers and profitably transferring titles
- Generating rental income, capital appreciation, and tax savings through property leasing
