Good introduction and research material for folks looking to go into buying a home that is also an investment.
Table of Contents: Part 1: Make Your Profit When You Buy.
Chapter 1: Where's the Profit?
Chapter 2: Flip or Hold?
Chapter 3: 10 Rules for Profiting from Real Estate Purchases.
Chapter 4: Making Lowball Offers That Get Accepted.
Chapter 5: Profit Strategy 1--Bargains from Motivated Sellers.
Chapter 6: Profit Strategy 2--Finding and Buying Foreclosures.
Chapter 7: Profit Strategy 3--Buying in Turnaround Areas.
Chapter 8: Profit Strategy 4--Working Lender-Owned Properties.
Chapter 9: Profit Strategy 5--Bargains in Government's Repos.
Chapter 10: Profit Strategy 6--Hidden Treasures in Handyman Specials.
Chapter 11: Profit Strategy 7--Finding Bargains on the Internet.
Chapter 12: Profit Strategy 8--Convert Your Old House to a Rental When You Move.
Part 2: Multiply Your Cash.
Chapter 13: How to Get an Investment Mortgage.
Chapter 14: Unconventional Financing.
Part 3: Renting in the Real World.
Chapter 15: Will It Make a Good Rental?
Chapter 16: Irwin's 12 Rules for Successful Landlording.
Chapter 17: Turning an Alligator into a Cow.
Part 4: Selling for Profit.
Chapter 18: Selling a Rental, Fast.
Chapter 19: Converting a Tenant to a Buyer.
Chapter 20: Dodging the Tax Bullet.
Chapter 21: The Real Estate Money Tree. ( )