Make Money with Condominiums and Townhouses

Book excerpt: In the Make Money series, renowned real estate investor andbestselling author Gary W. Eldred shows you how to profit from thesafest, most reliable wealth builder in the world-real estate. Withcoverage of all the fundamentals-from finding the right propertiesto financing and managing them-Eldred shows you the ropes so youdon't have to learn important lessons the hard way. Unlike generalguides to investing in real estate, each title in the Make Moneyseries gives you the specialized expertise necessary to fullyprofit from a select investment strategy. Make Money with Condominiums and Townhouses shows homebuyers andinvestors how to travel the road to real estate wealth-often withlittle or nothing down. As an affordable investment vehicle,condominiums and townhouses offer numerous advantages over othertypes of rental property-they require relatively little day-to-daymanagement, they tend to attract more desirable tenants than otherrental properties, and they offer low risk and high returns. Fullof time-tested techniques and proven money-making strategies, MakeMoney with Condominiums and Townhouses will show you how to: * Relax while you put your money to work * Find properties with high rates of appreciation * Evaluate homeowner association finances * Choose profitable locations * Understand the changing demographics that may affect yourinvestment * Finance your properties with little or no money down * Achieve positive cash flow quickly * Build up equity * Understand by-laws, disclosure statements, and managementcontracts