Recommended Real Estate Books for Your ReadingReal estate books can be a source of inspiration and knowledge to real estate investors. “The best property you have to invest in is that Real Estate between your two ears.” Please find below a list of recommended books for your reading. The books are listed in categories so please scroll down to find the right category and then search for the book of your choice. Real Estate Books on Residential Investment_________________________________________________________________
National median home prices dropped 7.9% between 2005 and 2008, and the downward trend shows no signs of slowing. So what do you do if you want to sell your home now, when the getting a good price for your investment seems nearly impossible? If you want to maximize your return and close the deal quickly, Selling Your House in a Tough Market provides the practical and legal steps you'll need to take to reach your goal. Written with the current market and national economy in mind, this book goes over the specifics that homeowners need to know to make the sale. Whether you're selling your property because of a job change, growing family, or financial troubles, you'll get the information and guidance you need, including: * knowing your local market Selling Your House in a Tough Market is the only book available that gives you proven strategies to maximize the return on your investment in your home, no matter what the state of your local housing market. Selling Your House in a Tough Market is the only book available that gives you proven strategies to maximize the return on your investment in your home, no matter what the state of your local housing market. Click Here to read the Book Review _________________________________________________________________
Foreclosures climbed a record 81% in 2008, with over 860,000 families losing their homes. In 2009, an additional 3 million foreclosures are predicted as temporary postponements end and homeowners are increasingly incapable of paying the mortgage during this brutal recession. If you're having trouble making your mortgage payments or are already in jeopardy of foreclosure, The Foreclosure Survival Guide compassionately gives you the practical information you need, step by step. An essential tool for anyone at risk of foreclosure, The Foreclosure Survival Guide provides key information about: * evaluating factors and risks when determining whether to stay in your home The Foreclosure Survival Guide gathers all the information Attorney Stephen R. Elias has used to help hundreds of clients over 30 years of practicing law and shows you how to deal with foreclosure in your state. The 2nd edition of the nation's bestselling book on foreclosure is updated with the latest information on federal legislation to help struggling homeowners and bank-implemented foreclosure-delay programs. Thorough and easy to understand, The Foreclosure Survival Guide can help you stay in your home or walk away with money in your pocket. _________________________________________________________________
Say goodbye to landlords and laundromats with Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home. This timely title will help you find the right place to live and invest in -- and even have fun doing it.
Filled with interesting facts, real-life stories and common pitfalls to avoid, this book provides everything you need to select the right house, the right mortgage, the right agent, the right inspections -- and much more. Get the inside scoop on: * deciding between a house, condo, co-op or townhouse Read through the real-world experiences of over 20 first-time homebuyers, as well as valuable insights from a team of 13 real estate professionals, including: * brokers Along with this step-by-step handbook, you'll get The Homebuyer's Toolkit, a CD-ROM that includes dozens of forms and MP3s which will help you find the right place, crunch the numbers, interview real estate professionals, and even borrow down payment money from your parents. The brand new 2nd edition of Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home is fully updated to reflect the dramatically changing housing market and includes new information on buying foreclosed and bank-owned properties, including what to look for when you're considering these types of homes. You'll get the most up-to-date information on the increasingly strict mortgage market, plus additional tips on how to "green" your new home. _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Books on Asset Protection and Estate Planning_________________________________________________________________
Estate Planning Basics provides concise, straightforward, and easy-to-read explanations of the major components of estate planning, so that you don't have to spend hours wading through endless options (most of which apply to the wealthy). Learn about: * choosing beneficiaries Attorney Denis Clifford gives you the reliable, plain-English answers you need, whether you're doling out the family heirlooms or trying to steer clear of estate taxes. The 5th edition has been fully updated to reflect your state's latest estate planning laws and information. _________________________________________________________________
Estate planning solutions for your whole family. In nearly half of all stepfamilies, one spouse or the other brings a child or children with them. But while most estate planning books give a general overview of the process of creating a will, trust or other estate plan, most do not have the information that couples in a second marriage need to provide for the entirety of their family. Estate Planning for Blended Families is the first book that will help you provide for your current spouse as well as children from both your previous and current marriages. Attorney Richard Barnes is a practicing lawyer who helps couples just like you create estate plans that take care of the entirety of a blended family. You'll get targeted information on: * Identifying goals and concerns Estate Planning for Blended Families also includes sample estate plans, current tax information for your state, and the latest information about which federal and state laws apply to you and your loved ones, so that you can create the right estate plan for your whole family. _________________________________________________________________
Limited liability companies provide the most flexible way of doing business. With an LLC, you get both the informality and tax benefits of a partnership, plus the personal protection from business debts provided to corporations. Form Your Own Limited Liability Company provides you with the step-by-step instructions and forms you need to form an LLC in your state, without the expense of hiring a lawyer. This bestseller covers how to: * choose an LLC name The 6th edition has been carefully revised and updated to reflect the latest federal regulations, as well as the most current laws of all 50 states. Plus, all the forms you need are included on a CD-ROM. _________________________________________________________________
An essential resource for any unmarried couple, Living Together explains: * the legality of living together Living Together includes: * a complete overview of important legal documents, including a living together contract The 14th edition provides the latest law in readable 50-state charts, and includes many fill-in-the-blank legal forms. It also discusses the laws covering same-sex marriages and civil unions, which are often so broad, they affect unmarried heterosexual couples as well. _________________________________________________________________
Death may be inevitable, but probate doesn't have to be. By creating a living trust, your property will bypass lengthy and expensive probate proceedings and go directly to the people you've designated, quickly and easily. Make Your Own Living Trust explains how to create a living trust, transfer property to the trust and amend or revoke the trust at any time. You'll learn how to: * create various living trusts, including an AB trust (also known as a "marital trust" or "bypass trust") Make Your Own Living Trust includes all the forms you need to create your own trust -- as tear-outs and on CD-ROM -- plus step-by-step instructions for filling them out. With a thorough cover-to-cover revision, the 9th edition includes brand new worksheets for distributing property among your beneficiaries, plus new information on same-sex marriage, who needs an AB trust, and finding the right lawyer if you ever need one. Good in all states except Louisiana. ________________________________________________________________
Same-sex relationships are treated differently under each state's laws, and nearly a quarter of the U.S. population lives in a state with some form of legal recognition for same-sex couples. More than 85,000 same-sex couples have entered a legal relationship since 1997. Making It Legal is the only book that offers a comprehensive review of all the issues that influence the decision to marry, breaks down the complex and ever-changing rules of same-sex relationship laws, and provides practical guidance on one of the most important decisions a couple can make. Following a brief history of the same-sex marriage movement and a survey of the current legal landscape, Making It Legal discusses the important factors involved in the personal decision to marry along with the issues that every married couple may face: * Is a pre-nup advisable? What does it involve? Nationally-recognized same-sex relationship law expert Attorney Frederick Hertz and Attorney Emily Doskow have written the ultimate guide to the ultimate decision -- whether to enter into a marriage or other legal relationship with your same-sex partner. _________________________________________________________________
Like most people who are going through a separation or divorce, you're probably wondering "What's next?" at every turn. So turn to Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce for clear answers that can help make your divorce simpler and reduce your expenses. With compassion and understanding, Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce will help you: * understand the divorce process On every page, this book stresses the importance of minimizing conflict, explains complex legal problems concisely, and provides advice on how to protect your interests. Plus, easy-to-use charts make it simple to find the divorce laws in your state. The updated 2nd edition has new information for planning your parenting agreement and includes a new chapter on divorce in military families. While plenty of books out there claim to cover divorce thoroughly, only Nolo consistently delivers clear legal expertise and invaluable insights. Trust Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce to help you through every step. _________________________________________________________________
If you run your own business, you’ve probably heard about limited liability companies. Business owners who operate LLCs aren’t personally liable for business debts, so their personal assets are never at risk. But is an LLC right for you? Nolo's Quick LLC provides essential information for business owners in every state. With plain English, it explains the advantages and drawbacks of forming an LLC – including limiting your personal liability. Nolo's Quick LLC covers: * who should – and shouldn’t – form an LLC Practical, concise and easy to read, the 5th edition of Nolo's Quick LLC provides the latest facts, figures and updated tax information you'll need to know about this structure for your small business. _________________________________________________________________
* write a legally valid will Nolo's Simple Will Book lets you choose from seven different will forms, or builds you a custom will to suit special situations. It also provides a detailed discussion of estate planning for those who may want more than a will. Completely updated and revised, the 7th edition provides all worksheets and will forms on CD-ROM. It also includes new information on "ethical wills," which let you convey your feelings and values to loved ones. Good in all states except Louisiana. _________________________________________________________________
Plan Your Estate covers everything from the basics of wills and living trusts to sophisticated tax-saving strategies. The authors give you straightforward, plain-English explanations of every significant estate-planning option available, so you can make the best decisions for you and those you love. The book covers: * wills The 9th edition is completely updated with the latest federal and state laws, and now covers ethical wills -- a new way to pass on values, beliefs and important personal experiences. Good for all states except Louisiana. _________________________________________________________________
If you want to create a will with the least amount of time and trouble, Quick & Legal Will Book is for you. It provides forms and step-by-step instructions to make a basic will that meets your needs. Find out how to: * name beneficiaries The book provides all the forms you need as tear-outs and on CD-ROM, including an all-purpose will, and customized wills for a: * single person with no children The completely updated 5th edition provides the latest laws of your state and new information about the inheritance rights of same-sex couples. _________________________________________________________________
You know that now is the time to do something in the way of estate planning to provide for your young children -- but what, exactly? Is a will all you need? What about life insurance or a living trust? And how much will it all cost? The Mom's Guide to Wills & Estate Planning gives you practical, straightforward recommendations on estate planning options and provides a solid plan that every family can find the time to follow -- without the expense of hiring an attorney. This book outlines which proactive steps are most crucial and should be taken immediately, and which can be delayed. Focusing on your family's real-world concerns, you'll find out: * how to select a guardian for children You'll also see handy and relevant USA TODAY snapshots, infographics and insights throughout The Mom's Guide to Wills & Estate Planning. So what are you waiting for? Create an estate plan to protect your young children today. _________________________________________________________________
Your Limited Liability Company gives you everything you need to maintain the legal validity of your LLC before the courts and the IRS. It helps you approve and document important legal, tax and business decisions to create a paper trail that avoids legal trouble. The book shows you how to: * prepare minutes of meetings Your Limited Liability Company provides all the documentation you'll need, including: * minutes The 5th edition is completely updated and revised to include the latest laws and forms for all 50 states, as tear-outs and on CD-ROM. _________________________________________________________________ Real Estate Books on Management_________________________________________________________________
Looking for a quick way to create the key documents necessary for owning or managing rental property, including a legally valid lease or rental agreement? Leases & Rental Agreements provides the practical and legal information necessary to rent out your property in record time -- and without a pricey attorney. With this bestselling guide, you'll learn how to: * prepare a rental agreement or lease Leases & Rental Agreements includes tear-out forms (plus step-by-step instructions to fill them out), including a rental agreement, lease, rental application and more. Complete these forms by adding the needed information by hand or by using a typewriter, or fill in the documents on your PC using the enclosed CD-ROM. The 8th edition provides updated 50-state legal charts on security deposits, rent rules, access to rental property and more, plus an expanded chart on your state's disclosure laws. _________________________________________________________________
Landlords face many challenges, but choosing new tenants has the greatest potential to affect your bottom line. Fortunately, Every Landlord's Guide to Finding Great Tenants can help you find the right tenant for your rental property! Let this book guide you through the process of attracting, screening and selecting the best renters available. Get timely advice on: * effective advertising Every Landlord's Guide to Finding Great Tenants provides dozens of forms and checklists for every step, with easy instructions to fill them out. The 2nd edition has been fully updated to reflect the latest changes in the law in your state, including California's updated rules about checking a potential tenant's immigration status. Plus: The CD-ROM included provides invaluable audio dialogues that show you how to conduct interviews and get the information you need without running afoul of the law. _________________________________________________________________
Every Landlord's Legal Guide is the most comprehensive and up-to-date legal and practical guide for residential landlords. The best, most effective way to make and save money as a landlord is to keep up with the law -- and with Every Landlord's Legal Guide, you can do all that and more. From move-in to move-out, this book covers a wide range of issues , including fair housing, repairs, sublets, screening for good tenants, environmental hazards such as mold and bed bugs (yes, bed bugs). You’ll find legal and practical solutions backed by many 50-state charts with specific laws for each state. This complete resource will help you avoid hassles and headaches -- not to mention legal fees. Here is everything you need to: * choose tenants Every Landlord's Legal Guide provides over 30 forms you'll need, including leases and rental agreements, on the included CD-ROM. The 9th edition is completely revised with updated information, and discusses new developments in domestic violence protections for tenants. _________________________________________________________________
Instead of an encyclopedic manual of how to be a landlord, author and attorney Ron Leshnower zeroes in on specific problems faced by thousands of landlords and property managers in every state – ranging from accessibility issues to mold – and shows you how to avoid them. The book includes step-by-step procedures to help landlords and managers: * Get the right insurance for your property Plus, each chapter features real life "It Won't Happen To You" stories of those who learned the hard way what can happen when you don’t take care of problems before they arise. *The e-book is Windows compatible only* _________________________________________________________________
Named a "Top 10 Real Estate Book" by Robert Bruss, syndicated real estate columnist If you own rental property, you should be taking advantage of the many tax write-offs available. Every Landlord's Tax Deduction Guide gives residential landlords the plain-English guide they need to save money on taxes -- without the services of a pricey accounting firm. This book explains how to maximize your deductions without drawing the ire of the IRS. Find out how to: * fill out IRS Schedule E Every Landlord's Tax Deduction Guide is comprehensive yet easy to read, and provides interesting real-world examples. The 5th edition is completely updated for 2008 returns and reflects the latest tax information and numbers. _________________________________________________________________
Every Tenant's Legal Guide gives you the legal and practical information you need to deal with your landlord and other tenants, and protect your rights when things go wrong. Written in plain English, it shows you how to: * inspect a place before you move in The 6th edition of Every Tenant's Legal Guide comes complete with tear-out forms, as well as charts that help you find and understand the latest laws of your state. Plus, get timely information about bedbugs, what to do if you're caught in foreclosure, and new protections for victims of domestic violence. _________________________________________________________________
The declining U.S. economy has forced many homeowners to make tough decisions about their property. If you're one of the millions of Americans affected by the credit crisis, struggling to make your mortgage payments, and are considering renting out your home to make ends meet, you'll need to learn the basics of being a landlord. Let First-Time Landlord show you how to start your landlording business and maintain it in your spare time. Get the concise information you need to start making money with a single-family home, written for property owners with little business savvy -- and even less time and patience. Learn how to rent out your property lawfully and safely with valuable information on: * how to determine whether or not the property will turn a profit From timely tips to true stories from successful landlords, First-Time Landlord is an indispensible book for property owners who want to rent out a single-family home without the hassle -- quickly, efficiently and legally. _________________________________________________________________
Every California landlord and residential property manager needs The California Landlord's Law Book: Rights & Responsibilities. The definitive guide for over 20 years, it clearly and comprehensively covers everything you need to know about: * security deposits The book provides you with all the forms you need as tear-outs and on CD-ROM, including rental applications; leases and rental agreements; 3-, 30-, 60- and 90-day eviction notices -- and much more. The 13th edition includes fully up-to-date landlord-tenant laws and forms, including an all-new chapter on dealing with bedbugs. Plus, get the lowdown on new laws about handling rentals in foreclosure and new prohibitions on inquiring about a tenant's legal status. You'll also get updated rent control charts for 15 major U.S. cities. Also available: California Landlord's Law Book: Evictions Real Estate Books on Finance_________________________________________________________________
Nearly 80 percent of credit reports contain errors. In a tough economy when credit is tight, you need to be certain that your financial records are correct and up-to-date. A less-than-flattering report can hurt your chances of qualifying for credit card, loans, renting an apartment or even finding a job. But a bad credit report can almost always be improved or corrected. Credit Repair shows you how to fix your credit situation quickly and easily, explaining the necessary steps in plain English. Learn how to: * avoid overspending Credit Repair includes dozens of forms and letters on CD-ROM that will help you spruce up your credit report as easily as possible! The 9th edition has been completely updated to reflect the latest changes in the law, including the new rules for the HOPE for _________________________________________________________________
While many tax books claim they can sharply reduce or eliminate your tax burden altogether, too often their dubious methods apply to nearly no one -- or their accounting schemes run the risk of drawing unwelcome IRS scrutiny. Easy Ways to Lower Your Taxes provides legitimate tactics and useful insights that can really lower your tax bill without running afoul of the IRS. Learn more about tax planning: * Get a lower tax rate Each rule is accompanied by excerpts, strategies, ideas, and real-world examples, plus information on retirement plans, home mortgages, student loans, charitable contributions, medical expenses, dependents -- even businesses that never get started! You'll save big with the simple strategies found in Easy Ways to Lower Your Taxes. ________________________________________________________________ 
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Sell your house quickly at the best price in any market!
Facing foreclosure? Know your options!
Get the right house at the right price with insider tips and advice from the experts!
Estate planning rules explained in one quick read!
Form an LLC in your state quickly and easily!
Living together out of wedlock can mean anything, especially in court -- unlike married couples, most unmarried couples don't automatically inherit or receive protection under the law. Consequently, you must document everything from property ownership and children to wills and other estate plans.
Living trusts made simple! Protect your family with this bestselling book.
The ultimate guide to the past, present, and future of same-sex relationship laws in the U.S.
The most practical -- and legal -- companion through divorce ever published.
Get LLC answers from America's leading LLC expert.
Everyone needs a will sooner rather than later -- and Nolo's Simple Will Book is the all-in-one tool you need. For over 15 years, this bestseller had made it easy to:
The most comprehensive -- yet easy to read -- guide to estate planning on the market!
Make your own legal will, quickly & easily!
Estate planning basics to help you protect your young family.
The step-by-step guide to running your LLC!
Rent your property now with this quick and easy handbook.
Searching for the perfect tenant? Get the only book devoted to the most important decision a landlord can make!
An all-in-one authoritative guide every landlord needs
Being a landlord can be tricky in this volatile housing market. But with Every Landlord’s Property Protection Guide you can identify common risky situations and get specific, practical advice for dealing with them!
The only book on tax deductions specifically for residential landlords!
Rent smart with the definitive all-in-one book for every tenant!
First-time landlord? Learn landlording fundamentals in this primer.
The landlord's most comprehensive and easy-to-use guide to California residential property management.
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