Investing in Real Estate

How to make a profit in real estate--a do-it-yourself guide. This helpful book shows you what to look for in a real estate investment, how to buy it, how to manage it, and how to sell it. Explains specific techniques, such as how to buy foreclosures and HUD property, and how to use lease options profitably. Also reveals how to make the most of the big changes wrought by the Tax Reform Act of 1986. The clear writing and the broad range of topics covered will make this guide indispensable to first-time home buyers and real-estate professionals alike. Includes sample forms.

ANDREW McLEAN has broad real estate experience and has written six other books, including The Ultimate Guide to Residential Real Estate Loans (Wiley). GARY W. ELDRED, Ph.D., has been involved in more than 100 real estate transactions as either a principal or consultant. He has also served on the graduate business faculty at Stanford University and the University of Illinois. Other books by Dr. Eldred include Yes! You Can Own the Home You Want and The 106 Common Mistakes Homebuyers Make (and How to Avoid Them), both published by Wiley.