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A Must-read guide to real estate investing during turbulenttimes Given the current state of the economy, you might be askingyourself if right now is the right time to be investing in realestate. With the third edition of "Getting Started in Real EstateInvesting" as your guide, you'll quickly discover how a combinationof commitment and caution can help you make it in today's market.Designed for investors who want to get started in real estate, butdon't know where to begin, this reliable resource will help youbreak into this fast-moving field and build equity the right way."Getting Started in Real Estate Investing, Third Edition" addresseseverything from selecting the right properties and becoming alandlord to using the proper tax strategies and finding the rightprofessionals to work with. It also outlines issues you must beaware of in light of recent events, including the best ways tofinance your real estate investments, considering the status ofmortgage financing, and new requirements that may be thrown atborrowers. The new edition is updated to include information on:Surviving in the post-bust housing market Picking investments withthe new credit realities Looking ahead to future housing boomsReading the emerging housing trends Written in straightforward andaccessible style--with a focus on residential and multifamilyproperties--"Getting Started in Real Estate Investing, ThirdEdition" also contains helpful information that will allow you toanalyze your financial ability to buy and hold real estate as wellas avoid potential pitfalls. In order to excel in real estateinvesting, you need to start by defining what you want to do andhow much risk you can afford. But ultimately, success depends onmaking informed decisions about where and when to invest, and"Getting Started in Real Estate Investing, Third Edition" gives youthe tools to achieve these goals--even under the most difficultmarket conditions.