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Real Estate Investment: Where do I Start?
 

For many investors, real estate is one way to increase wealth. The following materials provide information on terms, strategies, and advice related to purchasing real estate for profit. Also included: materials for those who choose to become a landlord after the purchase. To browse in areas related to real estate for profit, visit Dewey sections 332.6324, 332.63243, 332.72, 332.722, 333.33, and 333.3303.

Table of Contents:

Location Codes:
MN = Main Library
RM = Red Mountain Branch
DR = Dobson Ranch Branch
Ref = Reference, in-house use only reference material

General

Are You Dumb Enough To Be Rich?:The Amazingly Simple Way to Make Millions in Real Estate. G. William Barnett II. MN 332.6324 B264A 2003

Buy Low, Rent Smart, Sell High: Real Estate Investing for the Long Run. Scott M. Frank. MN, DR, RM 332.63243 F851B 2003

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Real Estate Investing. Stuart Leland Rider. MN 332.6324 R435C 2003

Dictionary of Real Estate Terms. Jack P. Friedman. MN, MN REF, DR, DR REF, RM REF 333.3303 F914D 2004

The Everything Real Estate Investing Book. Janet Wickell. MN, DR, RM 332.6324 W632E 2004

How a Second Home Can Be Your Best Investment: New, Tax-Free Methods for using a Vacation Home for Recreation, Retirement…and Investment! Tom Kelly, John Tuccillo. MN, DR, RM 332.6324 K298H 2004

How to Find Hidden Real Estate Bargains. Robert Irwin. MN, RM 332.6324 IR9H 2003

Millionaire Real Estate Mentor: The Secrets to Financial Freedom Through Real Estate Investing. Russ Whitney and his Wealth Team. MN, DR, RM 332.6324 W616M 2003

Real Estate Investing for Dummies. Eric Tyson, Robert S. Griswold. On order. Check catalog for availability.

Real Estate Investing From A to Z: The Most Comprehensive, Practical, and Readable Guide to Investing Profitably in Real Estate. William H. Pivar. MN, DR, RM 332.6324 P688R 2004

Real Estate Investing Made Simple: A Commonsense Approach to Building Wealth. M. Anthony Carr. MN, DR, RM 332.6324 C23R 2005

Real Estate Investment. John P. Wiedemer, Joseph E. Goeters. MN 332.6324 W635R 2003

Secrets of Buying and Selling Real Estate - Without Using Your Own Money. Robert Shemin. MN, DR, RM 332.72 SH44S 2003

Tricks of the Trade: A Real Estate Broker's Inside Advice on Buying or Selling a Home. Brendan J. Cunningham. MN, DR, RM 333.33 C917T 2004

Unlimited Riches: Making Your Fortune in Real Estate Investing. Robert Shemin. MN, DR, RM 332.6324 SH44U 2003

The Weekend Millionaire's Secrets to Investing in Real Estate. Mike Summey and Roger Dawson. MN, DR, RM 332.6324 SU64W 2004

Finance, Specifically

The 106 Mortgage Secrets All Homebuyers Must Learn - But Lenders Don't Tell. Gary W. Eldred. MN, DR 332.722 EL24M 2003

The Complete Guide to Real Estate Finance for Investment Properties: How to Analyze Any Single-Family, Multifamily, or Commercial Property. Steve Berges. MN, DR, RM 332.6324 B453C 2004

Essentials of Real Estate Finance. David Sirota. MN, DR 332.72 SI79E 2003

How to Finance Any Real Estate (Anyplace, Anytime): Strategies That Work. James A. Misko. MN, DR, RM 332.72 M687H 2004

Real Estate Finance: Theory and Practice. Terrence M. Clauretie, G. Stacy Sirmans. MN 332.72 C572R 2003

What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow - And 36 Other Key Financial Measures. Frank Gallinelli. DR 332.6324 G137W 2004

Buy It, Fix It, Sell It, Profit!: A Comprehensive Guide to No-Sweat Money-Making Home Rehab. Kevin C. Myers. DR 332.63243 M992B 1998

The Complete Guide to Flipping Properties. Steve Berges. MN, DR, RM 333.33 B453C 2004

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Investing in Fixer-Uppers. Stuart Leland Rider. MN, DR 332.63243 R435C 2003

Find It, Buy It, Fix It: The Insider's Guide to Fixer-Uppers. Robert Irwin. MN, RM 643.12 IR9F 2000

Fix It and Flip It: How to Make Money Rehabbing Real Estate for Profit. Katie Hamilton and Gene Hamilton. MN, DR, RM 332.6324 H18F 2004

Flipping Properties: Generate Instant Cash Profits in Real Estate. William Bronchick, Robert Dahlstrom. MN, RM, DR 332.6324 B788F 2006

How to Be A Quick-Turn Real Estate Millionaire: Make Fast Cash with No Money, Credit, or Previous Experience. Ron LeGrand. MN, DR, RM 332.6324 L526H 2004

Investing in Fixer-Uppers: A Complete Guide to Buying Low, Fixing Smart, Adding Value, and Selling (or Renting) High. Jay P. DeCima. MN, DR, RM 332.63243 D357I 2003

Fixer Uppers & Flipping Properties

Buy It, Fix It, Sell It, Profit!: A Comprehensive Guide to No-Sweat Money-Making Home Rehab. Kevin C. Myers. DR 332.63243 M992B 1998

The Complete Guide to Flipping Properties. Steve Berges. MN, DR, RM 333.33 B453C 2004

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Investing in Fixer-Uppers. Stuart Leland Rider. MN, DR 332.63243 R435C 2003

Find It, Buy It, Fix It: The Insider's Guide to Fixer-Uppers. Robert Irwin. MN, RM 643.12 IR9F 2000

Fix It and Flip It: How to Make Money Rehabbing Real Estate for Profit. Katie Hamilton and Gene Hamilton. MN, DR, RM 332.6324 H18F 2004

Flipping Properties: Generate Instant Cash Profits in Real Estate. William Bronchick, Robert Dahlstrom. MN, RM, DR 332.6324 B788F 2006

How to Be A Quick-Turn Real Estate Millionaire: Make Fast Cash with No Money, Credit, or Previous Experience. Ron LeGrand. MN, DR, RM 332.6324 L526H 2004

Investing in Fixer-Uppers: A Complete Guide to Buying Low, Fixing Smart, Adding Value, and Selling (or Renting) High. Jay P. DeCima. MN, DR, RM 332.63243 D357I 2003

Foreclosures

How to Buy Foreclosed Real Estate for a Fraction of its Value. Theodore J. Dallow. MN, RM 332.6324 D167H 2000

Goldmining in Foreclosure Properties. George Achenbach. MN, RM, DR 332.63243 AC45G 2003

Keys to Buying Foreclosed and Bargain Homes. Jack P. Friedman, Jack C. Harris. MN 332.6324 F914B 2000

Landlording

Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. MN REF AZ, RM REF AZ 346.0434 AR47RL 2004 Aug; Can also find online at the Secretary of State's Web site. http://www.azsos.gov/

The Complete Guide to Investing in Rental Properties. Steve Berges. MN, DR, RM 332.63243 B453R 2004

Every Landlord's Legal Guide. Nolo Self-Help Law Books Series. MN, MN REF, DR, RM 346.0434 EV27E 2004

The Everything Landlording Book: An All-in-one Guide To Property Management. Judy Tremore. MN, RM, DR 333.54 T721E.

How to Succeed and Make Money With Your First Rental House. MN, DR, RM 332.63243 K268H 2004

The Landlord's Financial Tool Kit. Michael C. Thomsett. MN, RM 333.338 T381L 2005

The Landlord's Kit. Jeffrey Taylor. MN, DR, RM 333.338 T215L 2002

The Landlord's Handbook: A Complete Guide to Managing Small Investment Properties. Daniel Goodwin, Richard Rusdorf, Barbara McNichol. MN, DR, RM 333.54 G632L 2004

Landlording & Property Management: Insider's Advice on How to Own Real Estate and Manage it Profitably. Mark B. Weiss, Dan Baldwin. MN, DR, RM 333.338 W436L 2002

Make Money with Small Income Properties. Gary W. Eldred. MN, RM 332.63243 EL24M 2003

The Successful Landlord: How to Make Money Without Making Yourself Nuts. Kenneth M. Roth. MN 333.5068 R742S 2004

Future of the Market

How to Profit from the Coming Real Estate Bust: Money-Making Strategies for the End of the Housing Bubble. John Rubino. MN, RM 332.6324 R825H 2003

 

Periodicals

Older editions of many of our magazines check out. Please see the library catalog or a periodicals staff person for more information and to view back issues. All located in periodicals department unless otherwise noted.

Apartment News. MN, Monthly.

Arizona Business. MN, DR, RM, Bimonthly.

Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business. MN, Monthly.

Phoenix Commercial Real Estate Trends. MN, Quarterly. (Located on Business Index Table)

Realtor Magazine. MN, Monthly.

The Record Reporter. MN, 3x week.

Internet and Business Information Searching

Arizona Real Estate Center
http://wpcarey.asu.edu/seid/arec/
Economic research and data from the ASU Seidman Research Institute, part of the W.P. Carey School of Business.

US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
http://www.hud.gov/
Find homes for sale from HUD and other federal agencies.

U.S. Housing Market Conditions
http://purl.access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS2473
Quarterly compilation of statistical data and written reports including market trends from geographic regions; from US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Associations

Arizona Real Estate Investors Association (AZ REIA., Inc.)
http://www.azreia.org/
A local, for-profit association with fee-based membership, educational opportunities, networking.

National Real Estate Investors Association (National REIA)
http://www.nationalreia.com/
501 (c) 6 trade association made up of local associations & investment clubs throughout the U.S.; designed to support state and other groups.

Real Estate Investment Advisory Council (REIAC)
http://www.reiac.org/
Nonprofit trade association for people conducting commercial real estate transactions within structure of nonprofit organization. Phoenix in West Region.

Find more titles in our library catalog by using these subject headings:

  • Real Estate Investment
  • Real Estate Management
  • Real Estate Business
  • Rental Housing - Management
  • Landlord and Tenant
  • House Buying
  • House Rehabilitation - Economic Aspects
  • Dwellings - Remodeling
  • House Selling
  • Foreclosure

Sandra G. Rizzo
Revised 8/05; Holdings checked 8/06

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