The Second Homeowner's Handbook: A Complete Guide for Vacation, Income, Retirement, and Investment

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According to a study released by the National Association of Realtors, second homes accounted for more than a third of residential real estate transactions in 2004. There is no better time than now to buy that second home you've been thinking about for getaways, vacations, investment, or retirement. Low interest rates, tax savings, rising appreciation, and effortless financing make it simple to profit from a second home.

Now is the time for that second home, before the prices climb even higher. Recent figures from the National Association of Realtors show an upward trend in the number of second homes purchased for investment purposes. Investing in a second home now will be a great way to increase your net worth when you retire, if done properly.

This book explains how to invest profitably in a vacation or future retirement home. Your second home can be for living, to re-sell, or even rent. This comprehensive guide presents proven tactics to make your second home a smooth and profitable transaction. You will learn: precisely what to look for in a real estate investment, buying prospects, how to rent the place for up to 14 days and  pocket the income  tax-free, and how to make your current home groundwork for potential real estate investments,  how to find the best opportunities, Negotiating, financing, Budget, Needs & Wants, Credit reports, Home buying timeline, building a house, manufactured houses, real estate glossary, mortgage glossary, setting values, home warranties, home owners insurance, creative financing, buy with little or no money down,  closing, moving plans, walk thru, closing and settlement inspections, legal contracts, mortgages, what you can afford, deciding what neighborhoods to choose, hiring a realtor,  government agencies that can help, considerations for veterans, IRA use, hiring an attorney, tax issues, The offer, calculating monthly payments, escrow. This book is a must have for the investor considering a second home.