The definitive guide to maximizing earnings in one of the nation's most lucrative fields.This revised and updated edition of the classic guide demonstrates how anyone can enter the world of real estate-even with little or no money to start. From finding and analyzing investment property through financing, buying, managing, and selling- when the time is right-real estate expert Milt Tanzer provides essential information, including:- Where to find the best sources of investment capital- How to locate the best property- How even 100%-leveraged property can offer a good return- How to negotiate the purchase and close the deal- How to set up a simple and efficient recordkeeping system- How to make the highest possible after-tax profit while owning property-and when selling it- How to build investments into a substantial estate- How to safely invest on a budget