Why I like real estate -- What drives real estate values? -- The advantages of pooled capital -- The benefits and risks of leverage -- Be patient and maintain holding power -- One person's misfortune is another's fortune -- Valuing real estate -- Negotiating the best price and terms -- Finding the right lender -- Working with third parties -- Investment strategies -- Characteristics of up, down, and flat markets -- Residential real estate investing -- Residential real estate investing case studies -- Commercial real estate investing -- Commercial real estate investing case studies