Investing in Real Estate

A new and improved Fifth Edition of the classic real estate investor’s bible Now back and better than ever, the new Fifth Edition of Investing in Real Estate remains the investor’s go-to source for unbeatable advice on winning in the real estate game. Easy to read, full of examples, and packed with tools and tips for every investor, the book covers such topics as financing, valuation techniques, maximizing cash flow, fixing and flipping properties, buying foreclosures, and lease options. All the tried-and-true advice readers expect is here. Plus, new information for the new century covers fresh topics like finding properties outside the investor’s home market; how to find the next hot real estate market; using the new financing technique called 'option arms'; and using the limited liability company as a form of company ownership. Up-to-date and more informative than ever, Investing in Real Estate remains the ultimate resource for investors young and old, just starting out or well on their way to moguldom. Packed with smart advice and practical information, this book remains the only guide investors need to start building wealth immediately. As syndicated columnist and real estate author Robert Bruss said: 'This is the best of the how-to-invest-in-real-estate books currently available.' Andrew McLean (Evansville, IN) has broad real estate experience and has written six other books, including The Ultimate Guide to Residential Real Estate Loans (cloth: 0-471-61714-8; paper: 0-471-61713-X). Gary W. Eldred, PhD (Gainesville, FL), is a realtor who has served on the graduate business faculty at Stanford University and the University of Illinois. He is also the author of the Make Money series, Yes! You Can Own the Home You Want (cloth: 0-471-09946-5; paper: 0-471-09978-3), The 106 Common Mistakes Homebuyers Make (and How to Avoid Them) (0-471-12658-6), and The Complete Guide to Second Homes for Vacations, Retirement, and Investment (0-471-34967-4).