The secret history of America's real estate barons and the empires they created Written by Vanity Fair investigative reporter and bestselling author, Vicky Ward, this enthralling expose delivers the inside scoop on some of history's most famous (and infamous) real estate dynasties. It is the story of men with outsized dreams and egos to match who were willing to go to any lengths to amass vast fortunes through land speculation. With novelistic flare, Ward describes how those men's ambitions made them the Kings of America, larger-than-life representatives of the American Dream, but how their fortunes rarely bought them the one thing they craved more than gold—acceptance among America's social elite, the often penniless WASP descendants of the founding families. - An captivating history of the greatest American real estate barons and their scions, including everyone from the Astors and Rockefellers to the Trumps and Zeckendorffs - Includes fascinating, little-known details about how the dynasties began, how they amassed their great wealth, and how, from one generation to the next, those fortunes were either expanded or squandered - Author, Vicky Ward, is well connected with the British Media, and her New York Times bestseller, The Devil's Casino was a hit with audiences in the UK - Breaks the story on scandals which will be strategically leaked in anticipation of the book, to generate buzz for the topic and for the book

In Multiple Streams of Income, bestselling author Robert Allen presents ten revolutionary new methods for generating over $100,000 a year—on a part-time basis, working from your home, using little or none of your own money. For this book, Allen researched hundreds of income-producing opportunities and narrowed them down to ten surefire moneymakers anyone can profit from. This revised edition includes a new chapter on a cutting-edge investing technique.

With the housing bubble of the past few years bursting and interest rates on the rise, there has been an upsurge in the number of foreclosures across the country, creating many opportunities for profit. But investing in real estate foreclosure[s?] can be a tough job, especially when a negative stigma is attached. How do you make money while preserving your morals and trust? Foreclosure Investing For Dummies shows you how to invest in foreclosures ethically without being accused of stealing homes from “little old ladies.” This step-by-step guide helps you thoroughly research property, find the best opportunities, purchase foreclosures, and avoid misleading distressed homeowners. This book doesn’t promise quick profits through minimal work, but it will provide you with invaluable information to become a successful investor, including: - Identifying opportunities and understanding risks - Obtaining information, tools, support, and resources - Locating properties prior to foreclosure - Assisting homeowners through the foreclosure process - Acquiring properties below market value prior to the auction - Buying property at an auction, from lending institutions, and government agencies - Repairing, renovating, and selling or leasing property This book provides tips and strategies for refinancing your property and maximizing your profits. It also gives you advice on how to assist homeowners, have them work with you, and common mistakes you should avoid. It’s time to go out and make the most of foreclosure investing, and with Foreclosure Investing For Dummies by your side, your hard work and devotion will bring tons of success!

The celebrity designers from "Property Brothers" and other hit HGTV series share comprehensive guidelines to buying, selling, and renovating a house in a reference that includes strategic tips on hidden costs and finding good deals on home products.

The New York Times reporter who broke the story on the Stuyvesant Town sale documents the losses of investor billions by real estate giant Tishman Speyer and its partner, BlackRock, explores how the events surrounding the infamous deal reflected the ongoing real estate crisis. 25,000 first printing.

One of the most troubling consequences of the 2008 global financial collapse was the midstream abandonment of several large-scale speculative urban and suburban projects. The resulting scars on the landscape, large subdivisions with only marked-out plots and half-finished roads, are the subject of The City That Never Was, an eye-opening look at what happens when development, particularly what the author calls "speculative urbanism," is out of sync with financial reality. Presenting historical and recent examples from around the world—from the sprawl of the US Sun Belt and the unoccupied towns of western China, to the "ghost estates" of Ireland—and focusing on case studies in Spain, Marcinkoski proposes an ecologically based model in place of the capricious economic and political factors that typically drive development today.

In The Book on Rental Property Investing, real estate investor and co-host of the BiggerPockets Podcast Brandon Turner has one goal in mind: to give you every strategy, tool, tip, and technique needed to become a millionaire rental property investor—while helping you avoid the junk that pulls down so many wannabes!Written for both new and experienced investors, this book will impart years of experience through the informative and entertaining lessons contained within. You’ll find practical, up-to-date, exciting strategies that investors across the world are using to build wealth and significant cash flow through rental properties. Inside, you’ll discover: Why many real estate investors fail, and how you can ensure you don’t!4 unique, easy-to-follow strategies you can begin implementing today.Creative tips for finding incredible deals—even in competitive markets.How to achieve success without touching a toilet, paintbrush, or broom.Actionable ideas for financing rentals, no matter how much cash you have.Advice on keeping your wealth by deferring (and eliminating) taxes. And so much more!

In divorce, deciding what to do with the house can become a source of strife, confusion, and financial ruin. Most are unprepared for the legal and financial ramifications about keeping or selling their home—their most important financial asset. Divorce is stressful enough by itself. In the midst of other traumas, many divorcing people discover that they aren’t just married to a spouse—they’re married to a house and a mortgage, too. Their most financially and emotionally important asset can become a source of strife, confusion, anxiety—and all too often, financial ruin. As they discover, it’s not enough to divorce their former partner; they must divorce the house—a treacherous process, fraught with risks and unexpected challenges. Navigating it successfully requires expert help—and the kind of practical information provided in this book. Few people fully understand the complexities of real estate transactions, let alone their long-term ramifications. These matters take on even greater weight when they occur in the context of a wrenching, perhaps acrimonious breakup. Divorcing the House is a comprehensive guide written by an expert in divorce real estate that addresses all these issues, from the emotional impact to the dollars-and-cents details. It provides a framework of knowledge that will empower divorcing spouses to emerge financially sound and prepared for the future. The result is a well-rounded view of what divorcing partners can expect, and concrete advice on how to manage the process. Laurel Starks lives with her husband and two boys in Rancho Cucamonga, California.