Steer clear of money pits and target the top properties in this hot investment sector!Condos, co-ops, and townhouses account for more than one-third of real estate sales in the United States. Fully updated to address the many changes that have occurred in the market since the first edition, Tips & Traps When Buying a Condo, Co-Op, or Townhouse, Second Edition, covers all the bases to help you navigate the process of buying into a shared-ownership development.
Irwin, Robert
Robert Irwin has built homes from the ground up as well as completed dozens of major renovation and remodeling projects. He is best known as a real estate broker and the author of the best-selling Tips & Traps real estate series. He serves as a consultant to lenders, investors, and brokers. With over 50 books, including Buying a Home on the Internet and The Pocket Guide for Home Buyers, Irwin is recognized as one of the most knowledgeable writers in the real estate field today.
1. Is It A Good Investment? 2. How to Decide if a Condo, Co-op, or Townhouse is Right for You 3. 9 “Red Flags” Questions You Must Ask Before You Buy 4. Buy Old, Buy New, or Buy a Conversion? 5. How To Evaluate What You’re Buying 6. Checking the Inspection and Disclosure Reports 7. Living By The Rules 8. Beware The Architectural Committee! 9. Fighting The Board 10. Can I Rent Out My Condo, Co-op, or Townhouse? 11. Tips For Financing a Condo or Co-op 12. How to Handle the Purchase 13. Just For Condo Buyers 14. Just For Co-op Buyers 15. Just for Townhouse Buyers 16. Tips for Selling Your Condo, Co-op, or Townhouse