Financing Real Estate Investments For Dummies®

Weigh your options — decide which type of financing is best for your circumstances and incorporate it into your real estate investing plan

Finance residential properties — evaluate residential loan programs, navigate the loan application and processing, and handle the closing

Invest in commercial properties — know the different property types, choose the one that meets your investment goals, and discover unique sources for financing

Tap into unconventional sources — discover the pros and cons of "hard money," capitalize on seller financing, partner to share risk and equity, and invest on the cheap with no-money-down deals

Open the book and find:

How to get prequalified or preapproved for a loan

Questions to ask your lender upfront

Ways to avoid common beginner blunders

How to protect your personal assets from investment risks

Bargain-hunting hints for low-cost loans

Strategies for surviving a credit crunch