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The idea that you can find a real estate book that tells you everything you could ever need to know about real estate and real estate investments is a fallacy. However, you can find the real estate book with the information you need. Below are a few examples of the real estate books that answer several common real estate questions.
1. "How can I make money by being a landlord?"
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Real Profit$ in Property Management by Carleton H. Sheets -- Great ideas for managing tenants.
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Landlording: A Handy Manual for Scrupulous Landlords and Landladies Who Do it Themselves by Leigh Robinson — A reference on making good landlord decisions.
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Property Management for Dummies by Robert S. Griswold — A practical guide in plain English.
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Landlording on Autopilot: A Simple, No-Brainer System for Higher Profits and Fewer Headaches by Mike Butler — How the author managed 75 properties by himself while working a full-time job.
2. "What is the secret to flipping houses for a profit?"
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The Pre-Foreclosure Property Investor's Kit: How to Make Money Buying Distressed Real Estate — Before the Public Auction by Thomas Lucier — No-nonsense advice along with forms and checklists to help you get started.
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The House Flipping Answer Book: Practical Answers to More Than 125 Questions on How to Find, Fix, and Sell Houses for Profit by Denise L. Evans — An authoritative reference.
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Getting Started in Property Flipping by Michael C. Thomsett — A straightforward guide from an investor's point of view.
3. "What can I do to the exterior of a house to help it sell faster?"
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Create an Impression: Landscaping for Curb Appeal by Maggie Clayton — Focuses on creative landscaping for the front yard.
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Taunton's Front Yard Idea Book: How to Create a Welcoming Entry and Expand Your Outdoor Living Space by Jeni Webber — Full of great ideas that will make your house stand out.
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The Perfectly Painted House: A Foolproof Guide for Choosing Exterior Paint Colors by Bonnie Rosser Krims — Inexpensive ways to redo the façade of a house.
4. "What do I need to know to before I invest in foreclosures?"
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Real Profit$ in Foreclosures by Carleton H. Sheets -- The definitive guide to purchasing a property, no matter what stage of foreclosure it is in.
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Foreclosure Myths: 77 Secrets to Saving Thousands on Distressed Properties by Ralph R. Roberts — Reveals the truth behind foreclosure myths.
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The Complete Guide to Locating, Negotiating, and Buying Real Estate Foreclosures: What Smart Investors Need to Know — Explained Simply by Frankie Orlando and Marsha Ford — A good resource for novices.
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Making Big Money Investing in Foreclosures Without Cash or Credit by Peter Conti and David Finkel — A good guide to making money in foreclosures.
As you can see, there are many books out there that are focused on exactly the topic you need. Finding the right real estate book really can be as simple as identifying your need. Once you've identified the question at hand, you can locate the real estate book that addresses your issue.
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