Download or read book How to Succeed and Make Money with Your First Rental House written by Douglas A. Keipper and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-05-03 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seize the opportunity and watch the money roll in Don't be paralyzed by fear of making mistakes and losing money. Buying a rental house should be one of the safest investments you make, and you already have the skills you need to succeed. You just need to learn how to use them. In How to Succeed and Make Money with Your First Rental House, Douglas Keipper tells the true story of how he overcame his fear of real estate investing and made money on his first rental house. Keipper uses his experience as an example as he walks you step by step through the entire process of buying, renovating, renting, and managing a rental house. And you'll learn from his mistakes, not your own! Find out how easy it is to supplement your income with the most popular investment vehicle in the country. Let Keipper show you how to: * Prequalify for low-cost loans * Connect with the right loan broker, realtor, and subcontractors * Find the right house at the right price and make a great deal * Save money on renovations that produce higher rents * Find and qualify top-quality tenants * Protect your investment with the right lease and always get paid on time