Cut to the Chase Real Estate Guide

By Linda Pretre

A no-nonsense guide to general real estate, investing in real estate, and being a landlord. There are practical tips and lists to be used in your real estate pursuits. The book covers the benefits of real estate, considerations of investing in real estate, and ways to be successful in your career. It also contains land-lording lessons learned and recommendations from experience in renting properties. All this is brought to you in an easy-to-read format with useful tips and tricks without all the fluff to read through.

• Language: English
• Publisher: LifeRich Publishing
• Release date: Dec 15, 2020
• ISBN: 9781489732323

Linda Pretre

Linda Pretre is a real estate investor with more than 16 years experience that has been through the ups and downs of the market, the economy, and the buying and selling of homes. Her main strategy has been buy and hold and thus has the land lording stories and tips for us all. She decided to pursue real estate investing after her dad passed away and her mom went into assisted living because the house was vacant and she and her husband had the skill set to succeed in this business. She has the information management background and her husband has the maintenance background. If you are interested in working with a mentor, contact Linda Pretre at [e-mail].

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ISBN: 978-1-4897-3231-6 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4897-3232-3 (e)

LifeRich Publishing rev. date: 02/18/2021

To my husband, John, for being a wonderful partner in life and real estate.

Also to all the real estate buffs, investors, agents, and other professionals or wannabes.

"As a seasoned investor and landlord, Linda is keenly aware of the pitfalls and opportunities that almost always present themselves in any real estate deal. Over time, she has developed a systematic approach that guides her as she analyzes the pros and cons of each and then how best to proceed. If you are thinking of dipping your toe into the world