In good markets or bad, real estate broker Ralph R. Roberts reveals in “[tag]Flipping Houses for Dummies[/tag]” how he acquires [tag]run-down houses[/tag], fixes them up, and then either “flips” (sells) them for a profit or holds for [tag]long-term investment[/tag]. Roberts, a highly respected real estate author, trainer and broker, shares his techniques along with advice on how to minimize the tax bite on profits.

As a longtime real estate broker, Roberts knows all aspects of the home brokerage business and he doesn’t hesitate to share his insider secrets. For example, he says, “Nothing on the MLS (multiple listing service) is the gospel truth. Sellers and real estate agents alike often estimate room sizes or make mistakes when entering details. Approach all prospects with a discerning eye.” Even if you are not interested in “quick flip” real estate profits, this is a great book to study because the author shares so much of his real estate knowledge which he gained, starting at age 19, over more than 30 years in the [tag]real estate business[/tag]. Maybe Roberts is getting a little “salty” in his old age, but he exposes secrets most Realtors would never share with their clients. Examples include how to obtain a “listing history” of a property, how to determine what the seller paid, how long the property has been on the market even with more than one listing, and if the property is difficult to “unload.”

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