Secrets of Buying and Selling Real Estate ... Without Using Your Own Money (published 2003) From the book jacket: An Expert guide to the ins and outs of real  estate financing, Secrets of Buying and selling Real   Estate... Without Using Your Own Money is the definitive insider's guide to traditional and creative (yet legal and ethical!) real estate financing. In understandable, step-by-step language, it walks you through explanations and examples of conventional real estate financing so you understand clearly how most financing works. It examines all the available creative or unusual financing strategies that seasoned investors and home buyers use every day to buy and finance properties. Drawing on his long experience as a successful real estate investor, Robert Shemin spotlights the advantages and disadvantages of various types of mortgages, terms, and financing strategies so you know all your best options. He also includes informative material on how credit scoring works and understanding credit ratings and credit problems that could scuttle your loan. Offering proven techniques, expert tips, and creative alternatives along the way, Shemin details every important aspect of the financing process, with in-depth discussion of topics such as: * Owners' terms * Contracts for deed, land contracts, and lease options * How to use partners or cosigners * How to get approval after a mortgage company turns you down * How to buy property even if the bank says "no" * Creative ways to obtain down payments, getting the seller to contribute using  nonprofit programs   Robert Shemin, JD, MBA, is the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Secrets of a    Millionaire Real Estate Investor and the Wiley title Unlimited Riches. A nationally   recognized real estate expert, he has been featured in Business Week, as well as on Montel Williams, National Public Radio, the USA Radio Network, the Business Radio Network, and more than  fifty nationally syndicated talk-radio programs. Robert Shemin ISBN: 1545446 Paperback 304 pages June 2000 US $19.95   Buy This Book!

Successful Real Estate Investing: How to Avoid the 75 Most Costly Mistakes Every Investor Makes (published December 2003 John Wiley & Sons) This book walks the reader, step by step, through an understanding of all the common mistakes novice real estate investors make and the specific, real-life strategies they can use to avoid them. Readers will learn to avoid mistakes like: failing to screen potential tenants, not receiving adequate cash flow, missing out on special loans programs, overlooking bad houses, not having the proper insurance, and owning a rehab or rental house that won't sell or rent. * Owners' terms * Contracts for deed, land contracts, and lease options * How to use partners or cosigners * How to get approval after a mortgage company turns you down * How to buy property even if the bank says "no" * Creative ways to obtain down payments, getting the seller to contribute using nonprofit programs Robert Shemin, JD, MBA, is the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Secrets of a Millionaire Real Estate Investor and the Wiley title Unlimited Riches. A nationally recognized real estate expert, he has been featured in Business Week, as well as on Montel Williams, National Public Radio, the USA Radio Network, the Business Radio Network, and more than fifty nationally syndicated talk-radio programs. Robert Shemin ISBN: 1545521 Paperback 250 pages December 2003 US $16.95   Buy This Book!

Secrets of a Millionaire Real Estate Investor: Take the High Road to High Profits Thinking of making a killing in real estate investing? Don't be misled by the "one size fits all" infomercial's and seminars that promise instant riches. According to lawyer-MBA-turned-real-estate-investor Robert Shemin, it is possible to legitimately amass substantial wealth, help people, and have fun doing it. Given the right tools, nearly anyone can make money investing in real estate. Shemin's goal is to provide novice and seasoned investors with tools that he has used to amass a real estate portfolio worth millions of dollars. Shemin's strategies include: * A good deal is at least 40 percent below market value. * Negotiate to understand the owner's real needs in the transaction. * In-depth property analysis and savvy networking can spell the difference between turning a profit or not. * Keep in mind the type of buyer needed for the property before you make the offer. * Being a good landlord and returning value to the community is the surest way to build optimal long-term profits. Robert Shemin ISBN: 0793137055 Paperback 245 pages September 2003 US $19.95   Buy This Book!

Maximize Profits And Minimize Hassles: Secrets Of A Millionaire Landlord Best selling author and millionaire landlord Robert Shemin outlines an efficient, step-by-step system for simplifying and organizing every aspect of the landlord process. In addition to sharing real-life "war stories" from his many years as a landlord, Shemin also provides helpful hints and useful forms, policies, and procedures. Secrets of a Millionaire Landlord reveals: *Why most landlords fail-and how to avoid making these mistakes *The best types of property to own and manage *Seven hints to help rent units faster and for more money *Guerrilla marketing tactics that attract good tenants *Six secrets of screening for great tenants Robert Shemin ISBN: 0793148251 Paperback 256 pages October 2001 US $18.95   Buy This Book!

Unlimited Riches: Making Your Fortune in Real Estate Investing Find more ways than you ever imagined to make more money than you ever dreamed! In Unlimited Riches you'll discover why real estate is the best wealth-builder in the universe--the safest, most accessible, most lucrative investment you can make. You'll also find out how to use your real estate investments to create multiple income streams and have a river of money flowing your way every day. In this completely practical and reliable moneymaking guide, millionaire real estate tycoon Robert Shemin teaches you all of the foolproof techniques that he used to make his millions. His simple, step-by-step system helps you understand and master all of the ways in which you can profit from real estate. You'll learn how to purchase properties of virtually any size without risking your own money or credit; how to boost your net worth overnight; and how to exploit the tax advantages inherent in real estate. Most importantly, you'll learn ten different strategies that you can use to make money from your property. You'll learn how to maximize your profits from: *Buying and holding *Using other people's money *Buying, fixing, and selling *Quick turning, flipping, and wholesaling *Lease optioning *Consulting, appraising, and referrals *And much more! In no time, you'll master every possible method for finding great real estate deals, learn the advantages and disadvantages of different types of real estate, and find ways to control and protect your real estate assets. Even if you've never invested in real estate before, this step-by-step guide shows you how to get started, systematize your business, increase your profits, and avoid costly mistakes. Make your dream of financial independence come true the fast, easy way. Read Unlimited Riches and start making real money in real estate. Robert Shemin ISBN: 0471250627 Paperback 262 pages November 2002 US $24.95   Buy This Book!