Start building your fortune with the ultimate insiders guide to real estate investing The Insiders Guide to Making Money in Real Estate explains why real estate is a consistently profitable moneymaker and how everyday people just like you can build their fortune regardless of their credit score or how much money they have in the bank. Its true--you dont have to be rich to invest in real estate. Its the easiest, most leveraged method for building sustainable wealth over time, and its open to everyone. In this practical, nuts-and-bolts guide, New York Times bestselling real estate authors Dolf de Roos and Diane Kennedy cover all the basics of investing and offer the kind of insider advice and little-known tips you wont find anywhere else. Youll get a wealth of bright ideas and smart investment moves, as well as examples, case studies, and true investing stories from successful investors just like you. Inside, youll learn: * The ins and outs of commercial versus residential property * How to spot great bargains in neighborhoods with great potential * How to finance your investments with less-than-perfect credit * Quick tips for increasing the value of your property inexpensively * How to find reliable tenants wholl pay top dollar * Everything you need to know about property taxes and deductions * How to use tax benefits to increase your profits