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Turn weekend home-improvement projects into big money!
Did you know you and your spouse can sell your home every two yearsand pay no taxes on profits up to $500,000? It's true! In fact, youshould think of your home as an investment as much as a place tolive. Simple renovations can dramatically increase the value ofyour home, and you can undertake most of them on your own and inyour spare time. Renovate to Riches shows you how to turn yoursweat into equity and your home into a moneymaker.
Millions of people across America are making their do-it-yourselfweekend projects pay off-and you can too. This straightforwardguide will show you how to secure financing for your home,accomplish the renovations that add the most value, and get thehighest price when you sell. It shows you how to design your owncustom plan for creating wealth over five, ten, or even twentyyears, and includes detailed case studies that help you avoidcommon mistakes.
Renovate to Riches also includes: ? An explanation of complicated federal tax codes ? Tips on finding great homes at bargain prices ? Advice on financing options ? Which renovations add the most value ? Professional guidance on interior design, landscaping, and otherhome improvement projects ? Which projects you should be able to handle yourself and whichwill require a professional contractor ? How to work with contractors and keep it cheap ? Practical advice from the experts-real estate agents, brokers andbankers, tax advisors, contractors and carpenters, landscapers,interior and lighting designers, home inspectors, andappraisers
Renovate to Riches is not a get-rich-quick scheme. It's apractical, step-by-step guide to building long-term wealth. Youdon't need the skills of a contractor or the experience of a realestate agent; all you need is a little extra time, a little extramoney-and this unbeatable guide.