Investment Property Advisor

Trust Robert Irwin to open the door to real estate investing Have you always wanted to get into real estate investing but didn't have a clue where to start? You don't need an uncle in the business, just Robert Irwin. Best-selling real estate author, Robert Irwin takes you by the hand and leads you every step of the way from financing your first single family home investment to owning apartment buildings and commercial property. Through no-nonsense and easy to understand advice, he'll show you how to: Get started with little or no cash investment through creative financing and market savvy. Learn the nine tips for identifying the perfect investment property (and where to find it) so you pass on the "Alligator" and end up with a "Cash Cow." Avoid paying closing costs and use the equity in your current investment properties to buy more. Master the when, what, and how of flipping a property. (Selling a property for a profit without even owning it!) Educate yourself about the capital gains tax laws to minimize their impact on your profit. Trusted and respected real estate advisor (and investor) Robert Irwin shares his personal experience as well as solid advice and detailed, step-by-step instructions. Whether you're a novice or you already own property, Irwin can put you on the road to long-term wealth and financial security.

Understanding real estate investment trusts (REITs) as an asset class is important for anyone– whether you’ re a financial advisor or savvy investor– who deals with investments within a multi-asset class setting. With the " modern era" of REITs upon us, financial experts agree that this unique asset class should be a part of every investor’ s portfolio. J.K. Lasser Pro Real Estate Investment Trusts thoroughly explains the advantages and benefits of modern REITs– liquidity, low volatility, dividends, professional management, and profits– and reveals how to integrate them into a portfolio to achieve balance and stability. Opening with a discussion of real estate as an investment and a brief history of REITs, this invaluable resource provides a solid starting point for the use of REITs as a portfolio diversification tool. From here, J.K. Lasser Pro Real Estate Investment Trusts will show you how real estate market characteristics, real estate development, and real estate partnerships can affect the overall performance of REITs. Along with a complete review of REITs as an independent asset class and their role in a portfolio, J.K. Lasser Pro Real Estate Investment Trusts provides a detailed look at the different types of REITs, the various property sectors in which they invest, and their investment strategies. Included is information on: Residential REITsManufactured home community REITsOffice REITsIndustrial property REITsRetail REITsHotel property REITsHealth care REITsSelf-storage REITs This well-rounded guide also provides coverage of advanced financial REIT topics such as paper clip REIT structure and taxable REIT subsidiaries, andincludes timely advice from REIT industry experts Sam Zell, Michael Grupe, and many others. The growth of REITs as an asset class has created an opportunity for small investors to participate in the ownership of institutional-quality real estate.