Lay the foundation for successful flipping and bring home the bucksWant to flip houses? This no-nonsense guide gives you the inside scoop on buying, renovating, and selling property, with plenty of time- and money-saving tips to keep you on budget and on schedule. You get savvy strategies for negotiating deals, modernizing for maximum profit, marketing your home, avoiding common blunders, and staying afloat in a slow market.Make money in any market -- discover simple guidelines that will help you to profit no matter what the economic climateSecure funding for your flip -- explore all your options for the capital you need Build a budget -- understand all the costs you may face and avoid any costly surprises Maximize your tax savings -- get valuable tips on what expenses you can deduct Find buried real estate treasures -- learn how to spot homes with untapped potential and how to buy homes from foreclosures and tax salesBuy property at the best price -- find out negotiation secrets that will add thousands of dollars to your bottom lineRenovate your property for maximum profit -- make renovations that add real value to your homeMarket your home -- dazzle prospective buyers with through marketing materials and home stagingOpen the book and find: Who you need on your teamHow to determine a realistic resale price Creative financing optionsWhat questions to ask before you buyHow to buy foreclosure properties in the U.S. Which quick fixes enhance a home's valueWhen to take on major structural enhancementsHow to negotiate the sale to maximize your profit