I have read 6 preforeclosure real estate books, but some of the most important macro questions don't seem to be addressed in them.Investors are ultimately looking for a deal that has equity and you can flip with at least a 20%+ profit margin (unless you are doing a short sale).Question #1: If that's the situation, why wouldn't the home owner just sell their house and do the same thing?

The information on here has been super helpful so far and I can't wait to learn some things through my own personal experience that I can share with others just starting out.I have read several investing/rehabbing books so far and have been listening to quite a few podcasts on real estate investing.

cyndi,if you buy an "ugly house" you just have to make sure it isn't too "ugly" and thus in need of a large amount of work.if you or a partner can do the work - and manage to spend about 6000 on materials (paint job, rugs, doors, some appliances, ceiling fans, a tile floor, and a few other splurgy/nice items) - then this strategy is definitely doable.qualifier - it's easier said than done to find these deals, because the we buy ugly houses guys buy'em all up!!

This is a bad idea in my book.

Do you know of any books that provide extensive info on multi-unit residential commercial real estate?

Hello EveryoneThis may be a dumb question but I been reading a few books on real estate trying to educate myself and the topic of the last chapter was adverse possession.

I've been interested in REI for quite some time now and have picked up a few books from the library and bought some from book stores and haven't been able to put them down.

At that point a new resolution will be in place to strike out that clause or at least revise it since it clearly favors the old owners, which will hopefully be a minority at this point.Also,My plan was always a 3 year plan to either sell or rent out completely and move on to a new unit.I don't know if everyone here believe in doing everything by the book but I plan on having a roommate that is someone other than my spouse, ex-spouse, father, mother, sibling, grand father, or grandchild ---- as restricted by the rules and regs of the condo handbook.

Many new updated light fixtures, ceiling fans, etc. in the last 2 years. 20.

If you find any books you're interested in, we have a book & course review thread that you can post on to find out if something is worth a read.Let us know what you still need answered.