Introduction.

I. Understanding Real Estate As an Investment.

1. Planting the Seed.

2. The Process and the Plan.

II. The Secrets of Real Estate Investing.

3. Elements of Return.

4. Appraising Like an Appraiser.

5. Borrowing Big Bucks.

III. Mastering the Market.

6. Real Estate, the Economy, and Your Target Market.

7. Subdividing Your Options.

8. Tricks of the Trade.

IV. Setting Your Investment Goals.

9. Building an Investment Plan.

10. Planning for the Tax Man.

V. Putting Your Money on the Line.

11. Purchasing Your Investment.

12. The Due Diligence Period.

VI. Property Management Essentials.

13. Managing the Tenants.

14. Managing the Expenses.

15. The Big Picture of Management.

VII. Facing Your Fears.

16. So What’s Stopping You?

A. Glossary.

B. National Apartment Association Locales—Listed by State.

C. Recommended Reading List.

D. Sample Real Estate Investment Plan.

E. Inspection Report.

Index.