Building a new house requires a lot of foresight—things will go wrong and the plan will most likely find itself derailed at one point or another. Although this is in many ways a natural occurrence, it doesn't have to be in any way catastrophic. With the right plan in place and a detailed map of how to progress through the entire process, no matter the curveballs you encounter, you’ll be able to seamlessly get back into the flow of things. It’s one thing to have the skills, but it’s another thing entirely to be able to apply them in a way that produces results.

This incisive, practical audio guide provides a thorough breakdown of the ins and outs everyone needs to know when turning contracting skills into a business. From summoning the motivation to start your own business to the intricacies of being your own boss, Claudiu Fatu artfully turns his personal experiences and those of other successful contractors into advice on every aspect of building a business.

Written by industry experts Eric Tyson and Robert Griswold, this new edition of Real Estate Investing For Dummies offers timely, proven, practical, and actionable advice to overcome the challenges of the market and keep yourself one step ahead of the competition. With the help of this straightforward and time-tested information, you'll get the know-how to wisely and confidently make smart, sound, and informed real estate investing decisions that will reap big rewards.

Building your own home is a sizable task and, of course, when it’s been your dream for so long, you want things to be right. But this doesn't have to leave you frozen in your tracks. Building a house is just like any other great journey—it unfolds one beautiful (and sometimes, tiny) step at a time. The good news is that what this path of tiny steps looks like is very clear and straightforward. Finally, a specific and detailed guide to help you maneuver these first steps and get your land ready for the build is here!

Take stock of your financial situation From budgeting, saving, and reducing debt, to making timely investment choices and planning for the future, Personal Finance for Dummies, 9th Edition provides fiscally conscious listeners with the tools they need to take charge of their financial life. This new edition includes coverage of an extensive new tax bill that took effect in 2018. Plus, it covers emerging investing interests like technology and global investing, cryptocurrencies, pot stocks, the lifestyle changes occurring with millennials, and more.

 Small Business for Dummies has been a leading resource for starting and running a small business. Calling upon their more than six decades of combined experience running small businesses, Eric Tyson and Jim Schell once again provide time-tested advice and the latest information on starting and growing a small business.     

Looking to kick start your own property management career? Check out Foreclosure Investing for Dummies, which will get you started buying foreclosed properties to turn into your own income property!

Buying your first home can be stressful and leave you confused and anxious, wondering if you are making the right choice. In fact, 70 percent of people in one survey stated they have at least one regret in their home-buying experience, and much of this can be attributed to not being knowledgeable about what to expect ahead of time. By discovering the seven-step process outlined in this book, you will save yourself from many headaches and be part of the 30 percent who have no regrets about their home purchase.

A building is only as tall as its foundation. Getting a building’s footing right is key in preventing structural issues in the future. The foundation distributes the weight of the home, ensuring the subsoil doesn’t spread away from the structure and cause unbalanced settlement. Not all foundations are made the same...and the requirements differ based on many factors. If you’re on the journey to homeownership, then consider making a stop here and learning foundation basics so that you can proceed with great confidence and grit.

Buying a first home can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. Will you qualify for a mortgage? Is your dream home achievable? How do you make sure your offer will beat others? Don’t worry - now you can arm yourself with the information you need to know before you begin the hunt! In Home Buying 101, you will learn all the skills you need to find the right house at the right price, with financing that fits your budget.