You’re thinking about purchasing a house in disrepair. You want to remodel it and try to earn some extra money. In Flip This Diamond House, author Majorie B. Patralski offers a useful guide to flipping houses and details some of the bumps and obstacles you may encounter. Using her personal experiences as a flipper, Patralski presents an overview of the process. She gives suggestions on what to look for in a property, poses questions to consider when buying, and provides tips and tricks to help you be successful in the endeavor, from contractors to estimates. Patralski discusses the key elements to leverage spending and realize a greater profit through real-life data and examples. With more than fifty color photos included, Flip This Diamond House looks at the ins and outs of home flipping, giving advice, helpful tips, and recommendations. Patralski demonstrates how a house can become that diamond in the rough, sparkling and shining.

WINNER OF THE GLENGARRY BOOK AWARD WINNER OF THE CITY OF REGINA BOOK AWARD From the winner of the Governor General’s Literary Award, an engaging new novel about the unconventional Estella Diamond and her struggle with the expectations that bind her family Estella Diamond is the youngest child and only daughter of a successful brick-factory owner, a self-described family man who is not averse to being called a kingpin. Estella’s precocious nature leads her to discover something none of her brothers know: that their father was once married to an aspiring ceramics artist named Salina, who dreamed big and turned her back on society’s conventions. Estella grows up planning her future in the image of her father’s daring first wife, rather than that of her traditional mother. When her plans are derailed again and again by the family patriarchy, she longs to rebel and be like Salina. Unable to openly challenge her father, and with a chorus of sisters-in-law passing judgment, she does the right thing instead, and plays the role of the good daughter. Until she doesn’t. The effects of Estella’s rebellion will stay with her and the family for years, until she is left alone in the house her father built with only her housekeeper, Emyflor, for company. When an uncompromising young woman named Hannah Diamond enters her world, Estella is forced to wrestle with the legacy she helped create and to confront the woman she has become, just in time for one last reinvention.

Unlock the secrets to turning ordinary houses into sparkling gems of the real estate market with "Let's Flip This Diamond House: The Essential Guide to House Flipping Success in Any Market." Whether you're a seasoned real estate investor or a first-time home flipper, this book is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of profitable house flipping. In this captivating and informative guide, you'll discover: The Diamond House Philosophy: Learn how to view every property as a potential diamond in the rough, ready to be polished into a stunning profit-generator. Insider Secrets and Real-Life Examples: From contractor estimates to real numbers from successful flips, gain access to the tools and tips that professionals use to maximize profits and minimize risks. Step-by-Step Guidance: Navigate the complexities of the house flipping process, from researching the right property to making your first big sale, with clear, actionable advice that simplifies even the most daunting tasks. Motivation and Mindset: Keep your energy high and your focus sharp as you journey through the ups and downs of flipping houses. This book is packed with encouragement and practical wisdom to keep you on track. 2024 Market Insights: Stay ahead of the competition with up-to-date information on the latest trends and remodeling costs, ensuring that your flips are always timely and profitable. With a mix of personal stories, practical advice, and a passion for real estate, "Let's Flip This Diamond House" offers a refreshing and motivational approach to house flipping. It's more than just a how-to guide; it's a journey toward financial freedom, creativity, and success. Ready to flip your first (or next) diamond? Dive into this book, and let's make your real estate dreams a reality!

In the wake of tragic shootings in Newtown and Aurora, the anti-gun lobby has launched a campaign of lies, distortion, misrepresentation, and emotional manipulation that is breathtaking in its vitriol and its denial of basic facts. Their goal is to take away our Second Amendment rights and then disarm law-abiding Americans. Emily Miller tells her personal story of how being a single, female victim of a home invasion drove her to try to obtain a legally registered gun in Washington, D.C. The narrative—sometimes shocking, other times hilarious in its absurdity—gives the reader a real life understanding of how gun-control laws only make it more difficult for honest, law-abiding people to get guns, while violent crime continues to rise. Using facts and newly uncovered research, Miller exposes the schemes politicians on Capitol Hill, in the White House, and around the country are using to deny people their Second Amendment rights. She exposes the myths that gun grabbers and liberal media use to get new laws passed that infringe on our right to keep and bear arms. The gun rights debate isn’t just about firearms. It’s about protecting a fundamental right that is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. It’s about politicians who lie, manipulate, and outright break existing laws to get what they want. It’s about President Obama wanting a bigger federal government to control you. Not just your guns—you. The fight for gun rights is the fight for freedom. Emily Miller says stand up and fight back now because your Second Amendment will only be the first to go.

Flipping houses can be a dream—or a nightmare. You have to know what you're doing. Idiot's Guides: Flipping Houses takes a practical, real world look at the process by presenting the risks and rewards of flipping real estate. This book will help determine if you have the necessary time and cash, and guide you through the process of successfully purchasing, rehabbing, and profiting from their investments. The book includes: • An in-depth discussion on devising the perfect flipping strategy, including a business plan and timeline, which enables a flipper to take a property from drab and shabby to modern and eye appealing. • Tips on how to target neighborhoods, properties, and selling markets to find a perfect flip property. • Easy-to-understand checklists so you can ensure you've performed all the Flip Timeline Steps, including legal paperwork, staging the house, inspection, and closing. • Discussion on finding financial funding and assembling your team of experts. • Instruction on performing a quick makeover for a quick sale or a more in-depth update to really impress buyers. • Tips and tricks to negotiation your sale and what to expect at closing. • Post-Flip financial analysis on determining your profits, taxes to pay, and how flipping affects your income.

In this new edition Mr Lyan (award-winning mixologist and the man behind a number of the world's best bars) shows how to craft 70 classic and innovative cocktails to enjoy at home.