Flipping Houses For Dummies
Real estate “flipping,” or buying a property cheaply, renovating it to add value, and quickly reselling it at or near market value for a profit, is on the rise. With the growing popularity of hit television shows like “Property Ladder” on TLC, Discovery’s “Flip That House,” and “Flip This House” on A&E, it?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s no secret that people are eager to learn more about the flipping investment strategy. If you want to get in the game, or you?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢re already in it and want expert advice and tips to become more successful, the newly published, first edition of Flipping Houses For Dummies (written by our very own Ralph Roberts and hia co-author Joe Kraynak), can be your guide.
Ralph’s no-nonsense book gives you the start-to-finish scoop on buying, renovating, and selling property, with plenty of time- and money-saving tips, strategies, and warnings to keep you on budget and on schedule. Flipping Houses For Dummies will show you how to:
- Find properties to flip
- Project your profits
- Secure financing
- Draw in buyers
- Work with contractors, agents, and other real estate professionals
- Steer clear of legal gray areas, including cash back at closing schemes
Flipping Houses For Dummies will also make you aware of savvy strategies for negotiating deals, modernizing for maximum profit, marketing flipped properties, avoiding common blunders, and staying afloat in a slow market. Also included is coverage on negotiating, property inspections, mortgages, taxes, and working with contractors, brokers, and real estate agents.
Like all ‘For Dummies’ books, this one concludes with a “Part of Tens,” including chapters titled “Ten Renovation Cost-Cutting Strategies,” like hiring students over the summer and buying overstocked or discontinued building materials, and “Ten Common House Flipping Blunders” such as failing to inspect the property before closing on it. The “Cheat Sheet” in the front of the book provides lists of signs of attractive fixer-upper and potential money pit, as well as check lists for home staging and cosmetics.
Flipping Houses For Dummies is available at bookstores all across the United States, and from Amazon.com.
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Hi Ralph, I’ve read your book on Flipping Houses For Dummies and it is fantastic! It is easy to understand but goes into all aspects of flipping homes! I love the humour that keeps it rolling along and your “shoot from the hip” style. I’ve been a Realtor in Macomb County since 1989 and this is the first book that spells it out in great detail but fun to read! No wonder you are such a big hit! Read my New Home Expert Articles on the Macomb County Voice!
Comment by Jeannie Sample — January 18, 2007 @ 8:46 pm
Mr. Roberts:
I have read your book Flipping Houses for Dummies and I am pleased about the helpful information in it. I have some experience in real estate because I have rental properties, but never had any experience in Flipping.
I need a good real estate agent that works with flipping investors. In chapter 19 you said you could find a top agent in any area. Could you help me find one in my area?
I live in Joppa, Harford County Maryland 21085.
Thank you and best Regards:
Daniel J. Ziolkowski
Comment by Daniel J. Ziolkowski — April 18, 2007 @ 12:44 am
Mr. Roberts,
I have not read your book “Flipping Houses For Dummies”,but would like to thank you for your exemplary presentation at the Action conference in Nairobi. ‘’It’s Good to be here'’. Ahsante sana.
Comment by Ernest Mutai — April 24, 2007 @ 7:32 am
Mr. Roberts,
Thanks for your wonderful presentation at the Action Confrence in Nairobi, Kenya on 21st and 22nd April 2007. “It was truly great to be there…” Am yet to ready a copy of you books but i will surely get a copy. Be blessed!
Comment by Omondi George — April 24, 2007 @ 9:42 am
Hi Ralph, I was impresed by your presentation in Action Conferance here in Nairobi.Your sense of humour combined with expertise was amazing. Seee you next time. It was good that you were there!
Comment by Ramadhan Rajab — April 24, 2007 @ 10:11 am
It was really great!to have you in kenya.You are a magnificent presenter.Am yet to read your book but i’ll purchase one soon.Welcome back to Kenya!
Comment by Martha — April 26, 2007 @ 10:34 am
ITS ‘GREAT’ TO BE HERE!!
Ralph you were a great inspiration in my life. Thank you for sharing ideas with us in the Wealth Expo Kenya 2007. Come back. Our youth and country need you to work together with us to propel our nation to the next economic explosion.
I believe I will stand up and share my story too.
Its ‘GREAT’ TO BE HERE!
Eunice, Kenya
Comment by Eunice Mwende — April 28, 2007 @ 7:50 am
ITS GOOD TO BE HERE!….
Ralph Thank you very much for coming to Action Conference in Nairobi Kenya……
You were a Wake Up call for my life!! In all areas of an energetic lady’s life and a mother!
May you be blessed mightly and welcome again to Nairobi.
Maggie
Comment by Maggie J — May 3, 2007 @ 2:33 am
Hi Ralph Bless you for commin to the action conference in Nairobi that procrastinator in me realy got a jolt.
I hope you will be back soon.
I will follow up with you and Camins once the site is up
May you continue on this path many will benefit
Madoc
Comment by Madoc P — May 6, 2007 @ 7:28 am
hi Ralph,
listening to you and the other speakers at action conference was a major wake up call. too many of us are busy pushing numbers for others and not realising that the sooner we stop depending on a monthly salary the sooner we will start that all elusive journey to financial freedom.
thanks for the ecouragement.
IT’S GREAT TO BE HERE!!
Comment by Rony Ombogo — May 10, 2007 @ 12:23 pm
Hi Ralph,a,ve just noticed that am so potential after listening to your motivating lecture in Kenya.The taste of being good to be there has started showing on me.Wlove you greate and feel at home when we’ll see you again.
Comment by KENNEDY OWINO — May 11, 2007 @ 1:00 pm
I have wached your advertisements about flippings, very nice
to knew all the things,responded soon,thanks to you.
Comment by KARUNAKAR.R — May 16, 2007 @ 1:50 am
After looking at the comments by these users… I think I’ll try getting a copy of this book… I think I could get some real tricks for these RE gurus… peace…
Comment by Marco — August 2, 2007 @ 12:07 pm
Great website! when are you coming back to Nairobi Kenya?
Comment by Ramadhan — May 21, 2008 @ 10:02 am