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Most of us give little thought to the hidden systems that bring us water and take it away when we’re done. But these underappreciated marvels of engineering face an array of challenges that cannot be solved without a fundamental change to our relationship with water.

How Real Estate Developers Think considers developers from three different perspectives. Brown profiles the careers of individual developers to illustrate the character of the entrepreneur; considers the roles played by innovation, design, marketing, and sales in the production of real estate; and examines the risks and rewards that motivate developers as people.

Discover what every beginner needs to know about investing in commercial real estate: why you should be a commercial investor, where the biggest pitfalls are, which types of properties are best for those just getting started, how to analyze any commercial deal quickly, how to speak the language of commercial real estate, the four guiding principles of commercial investment, and much, much more. Let the author of Commercial Real Estate Investing for Dummies walk you through how to get started in commercial real estate in this incredibly informative book.

Over and over again, investors and agents fall into the trap of overvaluing or undervaluing a property. Investor and valuation expert Suhail Tayeb will guide you through his researched and tested 25 steps to accurate property valuation so you can avoid making costly and embarrassing mistakes!

30-Day Stay is a thorough guide to finding and operating a medium-term rental (MTR). The concept is simple and profitable: Instead of fighting short-term rental regulations or sacrificing cash flow to long-term rentals, the host requires a month-long minimum stay in a furnished property and reaps massive profits.

No matter how much you want to escape the renters cycle, buying a house isn't always a good investment. Your home can make or break your chance to generate wealth and freedom and this book will show you how to make the right decisions to give you the most financial flexibility possible.

Here, in one intensely focused download, is everything you need to know to successfully flip a house, from finding a great investment property and buying it, right to fixing it up and netting solid profit.

Do you have a mortgage? Is the cost of carrying your mortgage a hefty burden on your finances? If so, you are not alone. You can take control of your mortgage, build equity faster and save years of mortgage payments and thousands in interest. This book will show you exactly what to do to eliminate your mortgage debt quickly. It’s the simplest, most straightforward plan for changing your money habits and paying off your mortgage quickly. And it’s based on results, not pie-in-the-sky fantasies.I have used the same method to pay off my own mortgage faster - so can you!

In Bubble in the Sun Christopher Knowlton shows us the grand artistic and entrepreneurial visions behind Coral Gables, Boca Raton, Mar-a-Lago, Miami Beach, and other storied sites. It was a time when the nightlife raged more raucously than anywhere else in America; workers, mostly black, who built and maintained the boom endured grievous abuses; and the pure beauty of the Everglades suffered wanton ruination. Knowlton also breathes dynamic life into the four forces that made and/or broke Florida in the time.

In the vacation rental industry, there are three levers you can adjust to accelerate the growth of your business: occupancy, rates, and property inventory. For the past few decades, our industry has been absolutely obsessed with two of them, while virtually ignoring the most important one. Why? Because the inventory growth lever is arguably the hardest one to turn. Not anymore.

Structuring and Raising Debt & Equity for Real Estate sheds light on the various types of lenders and equity investors and deal structures so that you can better put together your next investment. In this book, you will also learn strategies to source and attract debt and equity partners, which are two key relationships in the real estate investment business.

Volume II of The Multifamily Millionaire series is the definitive guide to investing in large multifamily properties - all based on the authors’ experience of starting with nothing and building their real estate portfolios to thousands of units. Brian Murray (author of Crushing It in Apartments and Commercial Real Estate) and Brandon Turner (cohost of The BiggerPockets Podcast) share the secrets to their success in large multifamily investing with proven methods and practical advice that will help take your investment strategies to the next level.

Top-performing mega real estate agent Karen Briscoe's Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day shows that you truly only have to invest five minutes a day to achieve a higher level of success in business and life. Invest five minutes a day in listening and sharpening your skills. This one habit can put you on the fast track to success in your life and business. Success is achieved by getting into action immediately and applying the principles learned. Applied knowledge leads to success!

If You Can't Wholesale After This is a step-by-step guide to closing your first real estate deal without needing any of your own money or credit. It guides you through the process of becoming financially free through real estate investing.

Jordan Cohen started out selling entry-level houses in Southern California over thirty years ago. Always working alone as an individual agent without a partner or a team, he consistently sets new sales records year after year, including 2021 where he closed over $314 million in residential real estate. In The Agent’s Edge, he teaches agents of all levels how to win listings, take advantage of every opportunity and make your fortune in the fast-paced, exciting world of real estate sales.

Interested in the concept of property investing but unsure where to start? This book is the most comprehensive book ever written on the subject. It will give you a firm understanding of precisely what is needed to be successful with your investments as well as offer you guidance and clarity on what your next tasks should be.

Nobody gets their real estate license to be mediocre—so what do you do if your business has stagnated? If 80 percent of sales go through the top 20 percent of real estate agents, making it into that top tier is what matters most in the competitive landscape of real estate sales. Once you beat your competition, you can run a thriving, fun, and lucrative business with more leads and clients than you know what to do with.

When it comes to investing and providing for retirement, you have three broad options: interest bearing investments, shares, and property. Pensions allow you to invest in the first two but fees are high and returns lacklustre. This audiobook explains each of your investment options and shows why direct leveraged property investment, often referred to as buy-to-let, could be the best option for the broadest range of people to achieve financial freedom and a comfortable retirement.

Approximately 14,000 new hosts are joining Airbnb every month. So if you plan on turning a decent profit with your Airbnb listing, you will have to find creative ways to stand out from the competition.The good news is there’s nothing to worry about. Because the truth is that anyone can start their own Airbnb rental business. All you need are practical strategies and principles that have been proven to work repeatedly.

I know how most people have heard about the numerous benefits of investing in real estate but are still reluctant to give it a try. This is generally because most people think of it as a craft that requires some complex knowledge. But that is not necessarily the case, and I will prove it to you. In this book, Property Management Basics for the Part-Time Landlord, I have explained all the vital aspects of real estate. Think of it as the A-to-Z of "landlording."