Publishing & Education
Real estate guides, mortgage playbooks, and agent tools written by Ryan and Megan Winslow.
Reviewed and updated October 3, 2026 by Ryan and Megan Winslow, Winslow Homes
About the Authors: Ryan and Megan Winslow are licensed real estate brokers in Florida, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Ryan is also a federally registered mortgage loan officer with Ryan & Megan Winslow (NMLS #2426605), and a Florida Certified General Contractor. These books share the strategies, numbers, and systems they use every day.
Available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover.
How to write a winning offer and negotiate price, terms, and repairs to get the home you want.
How to win a bidding war without overpaying. Tactics for tight markets and multiple-offer situations.
How to sell your house for top dollar. Pricing, prep, staging, and negotiation from list to close.
How to downsize with less stress. Plan the move, sell smart, and choose your next place.
How to buy a second home or vacation property. Financing, costs, and location strategy.
What to look for in a home inspection and how to use the report to protect your purchase.
Step by step from contract to closing on a new build. Lot premiums, builder incentives, lender choice, and inspections.
Buy the right second home. Location, financing, rental income, and real numbers for buyers.
Step by step from pre-approval to closing. Covers loan programs, down payment strategies, checklists, and real numbers for 2026 buyers.
Your complete checklist from pre-approval to closing day. Includes inspection lists, negotiation scripts, and real numbers for buyers.
Step by step from market research to closing when buying a home in another state. Remote inspections, lender coordination, and real numbers for out-of-state buyers.
How to buy a home with FHA, VA, USDA, and down payment assistance programs. Credit strategies, loan program breakdowns, and real numbers for 2026.
How to buy a home with 10% down and skip PMI using an 80-10-10 piggyback loan.
How to borrow against your home equity. Compare a HELOC and a home equity loan and use them wisely.
How to buy and renovate a home with one FHA 203k loan. Eligible projects, draws, and closing.
How to pay off your mortgage years early and save on interest with proven payoff strategies.
How to take over a low-rate assumable mortgage. Which loans qualify and how the process works.
How to get a mortgage without standard income docs. Bank statement, DSCR, and other Non-QM options.
How to finance rentals and flips. Compare conventional, DSCR, and portfolio loans for investors.
Compare FHA, VA, USDA, conventional, and jumbo loans side by side to pick the right program.
Get approved for a mortgage as a self-employed borrower. Bank statement loans, P and L strategies, tax return analysis, and real numbers for business owners.
Step by step from rate math to closing, with cash out strategies, loan programs, and real numbers for 2026 homeowners.
How to finance building a home. Understand construction loans, draw schedules, and converting to a permanent mortgage.
Lower your monthly mortgage payment with a rate buydown. Compare temporary and permanent options to cut your interest cost.
Qualify for a mortgage using bank deposits, not tax returns. Lender strategy and real numbers for self-employed borrowers.
Everything about FHA loans: credit requirements, down payment rules, approval process, loan limits, mortgage insurance, and real scenarios for 2026 buyers.
Buy luxury and high-cost homes with confidence. Loan limits, down payment strategy, qualifying tips, and real numbers for 2026 jumbo buyers.
The complete VA loan playbook for veterans. Covers eligibility, funding fees, loan limits, and the step-by-step process from application to closing.
Step by step from credit diagnosis to mortgage approval. FICO strategies, real numbers, and tactics that lift your score fast.
From application to clear-to-close. Covers credit scores, income verification, debt-to-income ratios, reserves, and real numbers for home buyers.
Step by step from down payment to closing. PMI, loan limits, and real numbers for 2026 buyers.
Step by step from Chapter 7 and 13 to mortgage approval. Loan programs, credit strategies, and real numbers for buyers ready to own again after bankruptcy.
Step by step from application to final settlement. Real numbers, lender fees, and negotiation strategies for home buyers.
Step-by-step rural buyer guide covering eligibility, income limits, property maps, and real 2026 loan numbers.
How to grow from one rental to a full portfolio. Financing, systems, and scaling strategy.
How to build passive income with turnkey rentals. Vet providers, markets, and returns.
How to slash your tax bill with depreciation, deductions, and legal real estate tax strategies.
How to build wealth with buy-and-hold rentals. Cash flow, financing, and tenant management.
How to analyze any rental deal fast. Cap rate, cash flow, and the numbers that matter.
How to buy and flip raw land for profit. Find deals, price them, and sell fast.
How to invest in tax liens and tax deeds. Auctions, returns, and risk management.
How to buy and sell with seller financing. Structure notes that work for both sides.
How to invest in self-storage facilities. Find, value, and operate for steady cash flow.
How to earn passive returns as a private lender. Structure, secure, and manage real estate loans.
How commercial real estate works. Property types, financing, and how to analyze a deal.
How to run short-term rentals without owning property. Find units, get approval, and profit.
How to invest in RV parks and campgrounds. Find, value, and run them for strong cash flow.
The Property Playbook Series. Step by step from pre-approval to closing. Covers real numbers, negotiation scripts, and risk checklists for buyers.
Finance rental properties with no W-2 needed. Underwriting rules, qualifying tips, deal math, and real numbers for DSCR investors.
Defer capital gains from sale to replacement. Deadlines, boot math, and real numbers for investors.
Take over existing loans the right way. Finding sellers, deal structure, risk protection, and real numbers for investors.
Find, negotiate, and profit from pre-foreclosure and short sale deals. Includes bank scripts, deal analysis, and real numbers for investors.
Use a self-directed IRA to buy property. Covers IRS rules, tax strategies, and real numbers for investors.
Find, buy, and operate parks for lasting cash flow. Covers due diligence, utilities, and real numbers for investors.
Buy mortgage notes for reliable monthly returns. Covers due diligence, workouts, and real numbers for passive investors.
Find deals and assign contracts for profit. Covers marketing, negotiation, and real numbers for new investors.
Find and buy rentals in high-yield U.S. markets. Includes metrics, screening systems, and real numbers for investors.
Buy, finance, and operate apartment buildings for lasting cash flow. Covers underwriting, property management, and real numbers for investors.
Build reliable rent with voucher-approved properties. Tenant screening, inspection strategy, and cash flow numbers.
Step by step from buy to refinance. Deal math, rehab budgets, and real cash flow numbers for investors. Build your portfolio using the BRRRR method without burning capital.
Step by step from market selection to five-star reviews. Real cash flow numbers, listing strategy, and operations to run profitable Airbnb and VRBO properties.
Step by step from first deal to wealth building. Underwriting, sponsor vetting, and real numbers for passive investors.
From deal sourcing to closing the sale. Covers renovation budgets, ARV math, real numbers, and step-by-step strategies for investors.
Step by step from deal analysis to cash flow. Covers loan programs, tenant screening, and real numbers for 2026 investors.
Step by step from market selection to cash flow. Remote team building, underwriting worksheets, and real numbers for investors buying rental property out of state.
How to buy a rental, live in one unit, and let tenants pay your mortgage. Covers property selection, loan programs, tenant management, and cash flow with real numbers.
How to get buyer and seller leads from social media. Content, systems, and lead capture.
How to generate real estate leads consistently. Proven prospecting and follow-up systems.
How to win more listings. A step-by-step listing presentation that closes sellers.
Turn expired listings into signed contracts. Scripts, follow up cadence, and conversion tactics that close.
Convert For Sale By Owner sellers into signed listings. Phone scripts, five piece mail campaign, listing presentation framework, post-NAR settlement compensation playbook, and a 25 to 50 closings per year system.
Pass the Massachusetts salesperson license exam on the first try. Step-by-step study guide with practice tests, math walkthroughs, and state law made easy.
From lead sourcing to listing appointments and signed contracts. Includes scripts, marketing templates, and real numbers for agents.
From license activation to first closings. Covers lead generation, listing scripts, and the real numbers new agents need to know.
Pass the Florida salesperson license exam on the first try. Step-by-step study guide with practice tests, math walkthroughs, and state law made easy.
The playbook for winning in real estate. Written by Ryan and Megan Winslow from years of experience building a brokerage, closing deals, and training agents.
Pass your Wisconsin real estate broker license exam on the first try. Full study guide with practice tests, brokerage math, and broker law made simple.
Pass your Missouri real estate broker license exam on the first try. Full study guide with practice tests, brokerage math, and broker law made simple.
Pass your New Jersey real estate broker license exam on the first try. Full study guide with practice tests, brokerage math, and broker law made simple.
Pass your Massachusetts real estate broker license exam on the first try. Full study guide with practice tests, brokerage math, and broker law made simple.
Pass your Florida real estate broker license exam on the first try. Full study guide with practice tests, brokerage math, and broker law made simple.
Study guide to help you pass the Florida Certified Building Contractor Exam Prep exam. Clear explanations, practice questions, and code lookup tips for fast, focused prep. Available in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover.
Study guide to help you pass the Florida Certified Plumbing Contractor Exam Prep exam. Clear explanations, practice questions, and code lookup tips for fast, focused prep. Available in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover.
Study guide to help you pass the Florida Certified Air Conditioning Contractor Exam Prep exam. Clear explanations, practice questions, and code lookup tips for fast, focused prep. Available in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover.
Study guide to help you pass the Florida Business and Finance Exam Prep exam. Clear explanations, practice questions, and code lookup tips for fast, focused prep. Available in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover.
Study guide to help you pass the Florida Certified Residential Contractor Exam Prep exam. Clear explanations, practice questions, and code lookup tips for fast, focused prep. Available in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover.
Study guide to help you pass the Florida Certified Electrical Contractor Exam Prep exam. Clear explanations, practice questions, and code lookup tips for fast, focused prep. Available in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover.
Study guide to help you pass the Florida Certified General Contractor Exam Prep exam. Clear explanations, practice questions, and code lookup tips for fast, focused prep. Available in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover.
Open-book study guide for the Florida Certified Commercial Pool and Spa Contractor exam. Covers the Pool, Spa, and Business and Finance exams with 500+ practice questions and 3 full exams.
A complete landlord log book to track income, expenses, tenants, and maintenance.
A visual tracker to watch your mortgage balance drop and stay motivated to pay it off.
A journal to compare homes, rank must-haves, and stay organized while house hunting.
A tracker for loan officers to manage clients, files, and follow-ups from start to close.
A workbook to run the numbers on any deal. Cash flow, returns, and offer worksheets.
A journal to record projects, warranties, paint colors, and memories in your new home.
A client log to track leads, showings, and closings and keep your pipeline organized.
A month-by-month home maintenance checklist to protect your home and its value.
Professional visitor log book for realtors, brokers, and home sellers. Covers 50 events with 900 visitor entries.
Set the goal, run the system, hit the number. A daily annual system for top producing real estate agents.
Track loans, build pipeline, and close more deals every day. Designed for working loan officers who need a system.
Capture leads, run the cadence, close the loop. A lead and sphere tracking log book for new real estate agents.
50 fun royal princess coloring pages for girls ages 4-8.
100+ easy travel puzzles for relaxation and memory support.
100+ easy animal puzzles for relaxation and memory support.
