Cashing in on Pre-foreclosures and Short Sales: A Real Estate Investor's Guide to Making a Fortune Even in a Down Market

About the Author.

Foreword (Gary W. Eldred, PhD).

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

Important Disclosure Notice.

Part I: Where to Start.

Chapter 1: A Crash Course in Pre-foreclosures and Short Sales.

Chapter 2: Why Most Foreclosures Strategies Don't Work.

Chapter 3: Down Markets: The Easiest Time to Capitalize and Make Money.

Chapter 4: Everything You Need to Know about the Foreclosure Process.

Chapter 5: Everything You Need to Know about Foreclosure Properties.

Chapter 6: Navigating Sate Foreclosure Laws and Regulations.

Chapter 7: How to Avoid Foreclosure Fraud Scams.

Chapter 8: Financing Solutions for Foreclosure Properties.

Chapter 9: Getting Serious bout Being a Foreclosure Investor.

Chapter 10: Build Your Foreclosure Dream Team.

Part II: Finding and Investing in Foreclosures.

Chapter 11: The 17-Step Process.

Chapter 12: Locating the Right Pre-foreclosure Properties.

Chapter 13: How to Contact and Interact with Homeowners.

Chapter 14: Verifying Critical Property Information.

Chapter 15: Doing Your Homework.

Chapter 16: How to Conduct a Complete Property Inspection.

Chapter 17: Accurately Estimating the Current Market Value.

Chapter 18: Analyzing Your Costs and Profits.

Chapter 19: Negotiating with Property Owners.

Chapter 20: Negotiating with Lenders and Lienholders.

Chapter 21: Negotiating with Attorneys and Trustees.

Chapter 22: Negotiating and Securing Short Sale Transactions.

Chapter 23: Nailing Down the Purchase Agreement.

Chapter 24: Protect Your New Assets, Immediately.

Chapter 25: Closing the Deal.

Part III: Cashing Out!

Chapter 26: Flipping Out-Quick Profits through Wholesaling.

Chapter 27: Fixing Up Your New Investment.

Chapter 28: Renting Your New Property.

Chapter 29: Staging, Marketing, and Selling Properties for Maximum Profit.

10 Amateur Mistakes That Will Cost You Thousands.

State-by-State Foreclosure Guidelines.

101 Foreclosure and Investor Resources.

Glossary.

Index.

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