The Complete Guide to Real Estate Finance for Investment Properties

This practical, real-world guide gives investors all the tools they need to make wise decisions when weighing the value and potential of investment properties. Written for old pros as well as novice investors, this friendly, straightforward guide walks readers step by step through every stage of property analysis. Whether you're buying or selling, investing in big commercial properties or single-family rentals, you'll find expert guidance and handy resources on every aspect of real estate finance, including: Proven, effective valuation techniques Finance tips for all different kinds of property How various financing strategies affect investments Structuring financial instruments, including leverage, debt, equity, and partnerships Measurements and ratios for investment performance, including capitalization rates and gross rent multiplier ratios Future and present value analysis