The fully revised and updated version of the leading textbook on real estate investment, emphasising real estate cycles and the availability and flow of global capitalReal Estate Investment remains the most influential textbook on the subject, used in top-tier colleges and universities worldwide. Its unique, practical perspective on international real estate investment focusses on real-world techniques which measure, benchmark, forecast and manage property...

Discover an insightful examination of the property investment appraisal process from leaders in the industryThis book explains the process of property investment appraisal: the process of estimating both the most likely selling price (market value) and the worth of property investments to individuals or groups of investors (investment value).Valuations are important. They are used as a surrogate for transactions in the measurement of investment performance ...

Developments in the sophistication of global real estate markets mean that global real estate investment is now being executed professionally. Thanks to academic enquiry, professional analysis and entrepreneurial activity, backed by the globalisation of all investment activity, there is now an available body of material which forms the basis of this scholarly but practical summary of the new state of this art.The measurement, benchmarking, forecasting and quantitative management te...

Canada's bestselling author on real estate draws back the curtain on real estate investingInvesting in real estate has often been viewed as the poor second cousin to the stock and bond markets. The misperception that investing in real estate is somehow difficult has cost Canadians the opportunity to increase both the quality of and income from their investment portfolio. To help provide a new perspective to Canadian investors, Canada's bestselling real estate autho...

After nearly a decade of work in Mexico insuring real estate properties to foreign purchasers, the same issues always seem to surface regarding second home acquisitions:"If I buy a house in Mexico, don't I get a 99-year lease from the government?""I understand that I can buy a residence in Mexico only if the title is vested in a Mexican corporation.""I didn't think Americans could own Mexican beachfront properties."All of these suppositions are incorrect. This...

In a slow real estate market, selling your house can be difficult– especially if you owe more on your mortgage than your house is worth. In times like these, it's not enough to simply list your home and wait; you actually have to sell your home. This practical, important book shows you how to use marketing techniques, advertising, repairs and upgrades, home staging, and other creative, effective tactics to get your house sold fast— no matter how bad the market is.

The A B Cs of Site Selection is about helping you succeed. It provides you with the tools you need to make smart location decisionsthe kind that will enable you to consistently pick home run locations for your retail or restaurant business. Readers will especially benefit from learning about the importance of the Six Keys and why using a Site Selection Scorecard is highly recommended. Site selection is neither an art nor a science. Rather, it is a combination of both. It is a process which...

From the BusinessWeek bestselling author of Investing in Fixer-Uppers--a plan for building a real estate empire with little or no money down "Fixer Jay" DeCima, the acknowledged king of fixer-uppers, delivers a much-anticipated guide to realizing financial independence through real estate investing. Written in DeCima's trademark folksy style, Start Small, Profit Big in Real Estate provides a complete two-year plan for making it big in rea...

There is never a dull moment in the life of a residential manager. From hiring new employees and balancing the budget, to overseeing construction projects and keeping the apartments leased, every day brings a new challenge and a problem to solve. There is no doubt that residential management is a complex and rewarding field.The Field Guide for Practical Apartment Management provides managers with the tools and expertise necessary to professionally manage the day-to-day asp...

Do you realise by the time you are 65 there will be a - 45% Chance You’ll depend on family for financial help. 28% Possibility You’ll rely on a pension. 22% Likelihood You’ll still be working. 4% Probability You’ll only meet your basic needs. 1% Chance You’ll be financially independent. The odds are not in your favour! - until now. Inside you’ll learn - •The strategy behind choosing property as an asset class. •The difference between positive geared, cash positive and negative geared prope...

This comprehensive New York City real estate book tells you how to navigate the complex world of Manhattan apartments, whether you are a buyer, seller or renter. I am a top broker in the city with years of experience. I am now sharing with you all of the insider information to make you more savvy and knowledgeable in the someimes confusing world of NYC real estate. After reading this book you will be totally prepared to enter this maze of apartment hunting using techniques the experts use....

Have you ever wanted to own a piece of the magic in Central Florida or wanted to invest in the growing hub that is Orlando but arent quite sure what a title company is or what a short sale is? Well, local ex-pat and property expert Garret Kennys new book Buying and Owning Property in Central Florida is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to buy property in this popular area. Written expressly for overseas buyers, Garretts book takes you through the entire buying process in Floridafrom...