When Real Estate Investors say, "I wish I'd known that," this is what they are talking about. Real Estate Investing Calculations are the Rules of Real Estate Investing, and you must know the rules. Real Estate Investing offers you four huge benefits that other forms of investing do not. *Cash Flow. *Asset Appreciation. *Financial Leverage. *Special Tax Treatment. But your success will depend on how well you estimate these items before you purchase a property, and how well you manage them after you purchase. A basic rule of Business Management is "In order to manage, you must first measure." And that's the purpose of 50 Real Estate Investing Calculations. This book teaches you how to generate these numbers yourself, and explains their meanings. These Calculations are the tools of your trade.

Overview Like any other form of investment, real estate investing is largely a numbers game. But there's a big gap between the techniques used by individual investors in the residential property rental market and the more disciplined, numbers-led approach used by professional real estate investors. Moreover, there is no single source of knowledge or wisdom that brings all these calculation techniques and metrics together in one place. This book aims to bridge this gap. It will teach you the techniques and formalised metrics used by professional investors to assess property deals and manage their real estate portfolios. Essential Real Estate Investing Calculations is a guide to all the calculations, numerical techniques and metrics you need to know to take your real estate investing to the next level. Part One Part One is all about assessing potential deals. It will teach you all the calculations you need to know to find, finance and close any real estate deal. You'll learn techniques used by property valuation experts and negotiation strategies you can use to close your next property deal. Part Two Part Two is all about managing your portfolio. It will teach you how to measure property returns, both on a property-by-property basis and at the total portfolio level. You'll learn all the property management KPIs you need to track and improve your performance, how to quantify and manage key property risks and the five golden rules of portfolio building. Whether you're new to real estate investment or a seasoned professional, this book is a guide to the essential real estate investing calculations you need to know. List of Chapters Part One : Assessing a property deal Chapter 1 - Rental yield calculations Chapter 2 - Stress testing deal cash flow Chapter 3 - How to value residential property Chapter 4 - Calculations for deal financing Chapter 5 - Ten negotiation tips and tricks Part Two : Managing your property portfolio Chapter 6 - Accounting for property investors Chapter 7 - How to measure your returns Chapter 8 - Property management KPIs Chapter 9 - Portfolio risk management Chapter 10 - Golden rules of portfolio building About the Author Robert Heaton is a property investor, writer and qualified actuary. He blogs about property and investing at his website.

By the author of the bestselling guide, "What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know about Cash Flow... " (McGraw-Hill, 2004) Develop a command of the essential formulas and concepts that underlie income-property investing: * Capitalization Rate * Net Operating Income * Present Value * Debt Coverage Ratio * Internal Rate of Return and much more Here Gallinelli revisits the 37 key metrics from his "Cash Flow" book and guides you through examples that will lead you to mastery of those concepts. He then takes you beyond those formulas to the next level, with detailed case studies of four different properties: * Single-Family Rental * Renovation Project * Apartment Building * Strip Shopping Center You'll analyze these properties with him and learn to look behind the numbers, to think like a successful investor and to recognize both the opportunities and the perils you might encounter when you invest in real estate. Frank Gallinelli is the founder and President of RealData, Inc., one of the real estate industry's leading software firms since 1982. He has written several books and numerous articles on real estate investing, and teaches income-property analysis in Columbia University's Master of Science in Real Estate Development program.

The Classic Guide to Real Estate Investing—Updated for a Re-energized Industry! Real estate is once again a great investment, and this bestselling guide provides everything you need to know to get in now and make your fortune. What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow removes the guesswork from investing in real estate by teaching you how to crunch numbers like a pro, so you can confidently judge a property’s value and ensure it provides long-term returns. Real estate expert, Frank Gallinelli has added new, detailed investment case studies, while maintaining the essentials that have made his book a staple among serious investors. Learn how to measure critical aspects of real estate investments, including: Discounted Cash Flow Net Present Value Capitalization Rate Cash-on-Cash Return Net Operating Income Internal Rate of Return Profitability Index Return on Equity Whether you’re just beginning in real estate investing or you’re a seasoned professional, What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow has what you need to make sure you take the smartest approach for your next investment using proven calculations.

The return on real estate investments hinges less on the physical property and more on the math. This invaluable resource helps you analyze the financial picture before shoveling out the money. With real estate investing on the rebound, more people are jumping into the market, although not everyone is finding equal amounts of success. Why do some investments turn into gold mines and some into money pits? If they had taken the right measures beforehand, they would’ve realized that the numbers just didn’t add up. Before your next real estate investment, you need to ask things like: Have you measured every component of value, such as cash flow, income taxes, financing, and investment yield? Do you know which calculations to use on specific properties? Have you weighed all the risks? In The Real Estate Investor’s Pocket Calculator, finance expert and author Michael C. Thomsett shows you how to: Gauge supply and demand Project return on investment and equity Analyze present and future value Calculate cash flow Make accurate tax projections Fewer mistakes and less guess work. Larger returns and even more opportunities for additional investments. It’s all possible now with the help of The Real Estate Investor’s Pocket Calculator!

Formulas that make the difference between making profits and losing equity The only way to win the real estate investing game is by mastering the numbers. This revised and updated edition of the popular reference shows how to target the best investments in the present market. It answers all your real estate questions, and provides new discussions of capital accumulation and internal rate of return. This book’s basic formulas will help you measure critical aspects of real estate investments, including Discounted Cash Flow Net Present Value Capitalization Rate Cash-on-Cash Return Net Operating Income Internal Rate of Return Profitability Index Return on Equity