It seems that many people who post of forums really want help figuring out how to make money investing in real estate. And it seems that the media has been scaring beginners away with all the real estate bubble bursting, downturn in prices, and buyer's market talk.

If you want to sell your house fast, for top dollar, (of course!) consider the art of redesign to attract your target buyers through their emotions. Redesign means to reinterpret your living spaces and existing furnishings, making the most of what you already have and bringing in touches of interior design to create a buyers' dream home.

If you're selling your home in a buyer's market, here are seven action steps that you can take to prepare your home for a quick sale without lowering your price.

What is your average amount you spend on fixer-uppers before you flip them? Where do you buy building materials?

Many investors got into real estate investing over the past few years just to make money on appreciation. Others followed the old investing strategy of building up a number of rentals for the cash flow profits. Here are a couple of ideas for keeping your investment property cash flow in the black.

A number of lenders offer various programs for buyers to purchase homes without down payments. Part of the impetus for banks offering special mortgage terms to low and moderate income buyers is the Community Reinvestment Act, which requires lenders to provide a certain number of loans to those buyers.

Design psychology helps you with emotions: yours and your prospective buyers. You must learn to love your house at the same time you learn to let go of your home. Understand your target buyers' emotions so that you know what to leave in your home and what you need to take out for staging.

My husband and I want to buy our first home and fix it up. I've been hearing a lot about people needing to sell their houses in foreclosure. What's the difference between a short sale and a foreclosure?