the Cost of Repairs and Renovations
Doing Shoddy Work to Save Money
Over-Improving a Property
Forgetting to Pay the Taxes
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List of Tables
1 Chapter 23TABLE 23-1 Short-Term versus Long-Term Capital Gains Tax Rates for 2022
List of Illustrations
1 Chapter 6FIGURE 6-1: A listing contains lots of useful information.
2 Chapter 7FIGURE 7-1: You can bid on residential real estate for sale at Auction.com.
3 Chapter 9FIGURE 9-1: Personally inspect the neighborhood and the exterior of the propert...FIGURE 9-2: Collect important details about the foreclosure property from the n...FIGURE 9-3: Record information from the foreclosure notice and public records o...
4 Chapter 10FIGURE 10-1: A home inspection checklist is an essential inspection tool. FIGURE 10-2: This house is a potentially perfect candidate for a quick makeover...
5 Chapter 14FIGURE 14-1: A renovation planner is a handy tool for estimating costs.
6 Chapter 15FIGURE 15-1: Before renovations, this patio was a horror show. FIGURE 15-2: Fresh concrete and some minor updates make this patio an inviting ...FIGURE 15-3: No house hunter would want to stop at this house for a closer look...FIGURE 15-4: After a few affordable touch-ups, the house is a true attention-ge...
7 Chapter 16FIGURE 16-1: Before landscaping, this property looks dreary. FIGURE 16-2: Proper landscaping makes the house appear more inviting. FIGURE 16-3: This house, in its original state, appears ho-hum. FIGURE 16-4: A few enhancements to the outer shell make the house perky. FIGURE 16-5: Can you imagine parking your car in this garage? FIGURE 16-6: With a few affordable improvements, the garage looks brand-spankin...
8 Chapter 17FIGURE 17-1: The original kitchen was dark and dingy. FIGURE 17-2: The remodeled version is fresh and inviting. FIGURE 17-3: You’d need a shower after showering in this tub! FIGURE 17-4: The remodeled bathroom is a sanitary sanctuary.
9 Chapter 18FIGURE 18-1: The old windows and window dressings make this room look messy. FIGURE 18-2: New windows without the window dressings perk up the room. FIGURE 18-3: A large room with carpeting may not have the pop you’re looking fo...FIGURE 18-4: A new wood floor adds character and class.
10 Chapter 19FIGURE 19-1: This underutilized backyard has a lot of potential. FIGURE 19-2: Adding a small patio allows the party to spill out from the kitche...
11 Chapter 21FIGURE 21-1: A marketing flyer contains important details for home buyers.
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