1 Why Real Estate Is a Great Way to Build Wealth 1
2 The Many Roads to Riches: Exploring the Diverse Avenues of Real Estate Investing 13
3 Getting on the Express Bus to Your Goals 45
4 Recognizing Your Strengths, Weaknesses, and Ultimate Inspiration 55
5 Before You Buy, Know the Why 75
6 Who You Can Trust for Advice 99
7 Creative Financing: Show Me the Money 115
8 Building Your Team 125
9 Taking Control of Your Transactions 133
10 Finding Lucrative On- and Off-Market Deals 149
11 The Big Winner! Value-Add Real Estate 165
12 Common Mistakes to Avoid 183
13 Transforming from Investor to Power Player 195
Acknowledgments 219
About the Authors 221
Index 223