Reel Estate Rip Off

A real estate agent who didn't like cycling or heights dies after riding off a cliff in the Colorado mountains, and the police label it suicide. The victim's brother adamantly believes it was murder and hires me to investigate. After accumulating a list of suspects, from the victim's irate previous client to a devious ex-wife, I realize a killer is on the loose. Someone is determined to keep the details hidden, but I will continue searching for the truth ... even though it might cost me my life.

"A mysterious death. A brother searching for the truth. A devious ex-wife. Real estate shenanigans. More danger for Reed than a film noir plot."--Back cover.

In The No-Nonsense Real Estate Investor’s Kit, noted author and real estate expert, Thomas J. Lucier provides detailed information, step-by-step instructions and practical advice for both beginning and experienced investors, who want to join the ranks of America's real estate millionaires! You get Tom Lucier’s lifetime of real estate investing expertise and experience in twenty-three meaty chapters. You also get all of the nitty-gritty details on five proven strategies for making money in real estate today. You’ll learn all of the fundamentals of successful investing and get the guidance that you need on these and many more vital topics: Choosing the right investment strategies Financing your deals Limiting your risk and liability Earning tax-free income from the sale of real estate Setting up and operating your own real estate business Investing in undervalued properties Following state and federal real estate related statutes Negotiating the best possible deal for yourself Buying properties at below-market prices Performing due diligence, inspections, and estimating property values Preparing purchase and sale agreements The No-Nonsense Real Estate Investor’s Kit is as close as you can get to a graduate degree in real estate investing without ever going to college. It arms you with the specialized knowledge that you need to compete successfully against the seasoned real estate professionals in your local real estate market. And this book comes complete with FREE downloadable and customizable forms to help you get started on the fast track.

Enter the world of grifters, scams, marks and pigeons. In this revealing guide, professional PI, Fay Faron, gives you the complete lowdown on the low down, detailing today's most cunning bunco schemes from street-level shell games to high-stakes real estate swindles.You'll go inside the minds of dozens of confidence crooks, learning their lingo, lifestyles and tricks of the trade. Fare profiles the unwilling victims - from elderly widows to young models - exposing how cons convince people to fall for the bait and part with their cash.

New York Times bestselling author of Gotcha Capitalism and MSNBC.com "Red Tape Chronicles" columnist Bob Sullivan strikes again to help you evade the financial traps big businesses set for unwary consumers—and shows you how to get the best possible deals every single time. Today's marketplace is full of hidden fees, fine print, and other booby traps designed to trip you up and take your money. You may be losing big even when you think you're getting a steal! But with Sullivan's keen guidance and sensible advice, you can save money and regain control of your financial life. Clearly and concisely, Sullivan reveals • why American consumers make such easy targets for corporate America (you'll be stunned, for example, at how poor our math skills are) • how Wall Street will skim off one third of your retirement money (avoid this trap with Sullivan's new "Pitfall-Proof Pyramid") • the myths behind credit-card reward programs and "the 21st-Century Bank Account" • the real numbers to focus on when buying a new car • why you should spend more time shopping for your mortgage than your home • the key questions you must ask before buying life insurance • the secrets to saving for college and paying off student loans the right way • the best deals on cell phones and pay-TV service With Sullivan's empowering message, financial savvy, and knowledge of consumers' wants and needs, you can outsmart the system, keep your hard-earned cash, and finally stop getting ripped off. And you'll become part of a growing grass-roots movement to rein in the abuses of corporate America before consumers get hurt by another boom-and-bust cycle. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Real-world help for companies combating fraud – from majormanagement fraud to fraudulent financial reporting From the author’s more than thirty years of corporateauditing experience, Corporate Fraud features scores of useful casestudies that illustrate the principles of numerous types of fraudand how to avoid them in your business. A must-have for all auditors, controllers, CFOs, and businessmanagers, Corporate Fraud offers broad coverage of: The most common and damaging types of fraud in today’sbusiness environment The many facets of fraud, including management fraud, corporategovernance, and top-level forensics issues, as well as financialstatement fraud and the interconnected nature of each Corruption: bribery, including contracting, subcontracting, andleasing; and outsourcing Misappropriation: vendor billings, skimming, and divertedreceipts Fraud for the organization: money laundering, price fixing, andfraud in the international arena Order your copy today!