Make real estate part of your investing strategy. Do you want to get involved in real estate investing, but aren't quite sure where to start? This is your go-to resource for making sense of the subject. Written by industry experts Eric Tyson and Robert Griswold, this new edition of Real Estate Investing For Dummies offers timely, proven, practical, and actionable advice to overcome the challenges of the market and keep yourself one step ahead of the competition.

"Practical advice for investing in real estate"--Page 4 cover. Includes index.

Getting started with real estate investing. Evaluating real estate as an investment ; Covering common real estate investments ; Considering foreclosures, REOs, probate sales, and more ; Taking the passive approach ; Fast money: small down payments and property flips ; Building your team -- How to get the money: raising capital and financing. Identifying sources of capital ; Financing your property purchases ; Securing the best mortgage terms -- Finding and evaluating properties. Location, location, value ; Understanding leases and property valuation ; Valuing property through number crunching ; Preparing and making an offer ; Due diligence, property inspecitons, and closing -- Operating the property. Landlording 101 ; Protecting your investment ; Recordkeeping and accounting ; Looking at tax considerations and exit strategies -- The part of tens. Ten ways to increase a property's value ; Ten steps to real estate investing success -- Appendix: sample purchase agreement.