Ralph R. Roberts's success in real estate sales is legendary. He has been profi led by the Associated Press, CNN, and "Time" magazine and has done hundreds of radio interviews. Ralph is a seasoned professional in all areas of house fl ipping, including buying homes, rehabbing, and reselling them quickly and at a handsome profi t. He has penned several successful titles, including "Sell It Yourself: Sell Your Home Faster and for More Money Without Using a Broker" (Adams Media Corporation), "Walk Like a Giant, Sell Like a Madman: America's #1 Salesman Shows You How To Sell Anything" (Collins), "52 Weeks of Sales Success: America's #1 Salesman Shows You How To Close Every Deal!" (Collins), and "REAL WEALTH by investing in REAL ESTATE" (Prentice Hall). In "Flipping Houses For Dummies, " Ralph reveals the tips and tricks he has hammered out and nailed in his over-30-year career.
Joe Kraynak is a freelance author who has written and coauthored dozens of books on topics ranging from slam poetry to computer basics. Joe teamed up with Dr. Candida Fink to write his fi rst book in the "For Dummies" series, "Bipolar Disorder For Dummies, " where he showcased his talent for translating the complexities of a topic into plain-spoken, practical advice. In "Flipping Houses For Dummies, " Joe teams up with legendary real estate pro Ralph Roberts to produce the ultimate guide to profi table real estate fl ipping -- flipping the right way.
Camilla Cornell is a Toronto-based freelance writer and three-time National Magazine Award recipient. Along with two partners, she and her husband have slow-fl ipped two properties (okay, what that means is that they opted for Plan B -- rent, then sell!). Camilla is the author of "How to Pay Less for Just About Anything" (Reader's Digest) and spokesperson for Uniroyal Canada's More Mileage for Your Money campaign offering money-saving tips for Canadian families. This is her first book in the For Dummies series.