Writing for investors with little or no experience in real estate, bestselling real estate author Bob Irwin walks readers through all the ins and outs of real estate investing. In a friendly, reassuring, no-hype style, he fills them in on everything they need to know to start building a winning real estate investment strategy of their own­­from how much money they'll need to get started, to how to find and evaluate properties, to the basics of financing and taxes. He delineates the seven major techniques used by successful real estate investors and provides guidelines for choosing and adapting the right one for individual readers' goals, personalities, and budgets.

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. 256 pp.