<p>Your practical guide to scoring cash to fuel your real estate investments</p><p>Want to be a smart, successful real estate investor? This no-nonsense guide contains everything you must know to make the right choices about financing your investments ? from the various options available and the impact on cash flow to the tax implications and risk factors involved. You also get tried-and-true tips for surviving a down market and using current investments to finance future ones.<p><ul> <li>A crash course in real estate financing ? understand standard terms and concepts, learn the various sources of investment capital, and gather all essential facts and figures </li> <li><p>Weigh your options ? decide which type of financing is best for your circumstances and incorporate it into your real estate investing plan </li> <li><p>Finance residential properties ? evaluate residential loan programs, navigate the loan application and processing, and handle the closing</li> <li><p>Invest in commercial properties ? know the different property types, choose the one that meets your investment goals, and discover unique sources for financing</li> <li><p>Tap into unconventional sources ? discover the pros and cons of "hard money," capitalize on seller financing, partner to share risk and equity, and invest on the cheap with no-money-down deals</li></ul><p>Open the book and find:<p><ul> <li>Real-world advice on financing without tying up all your capital </li> <li><p>How to get prequalified or preapproved for a loan </li> <li><p>Questions to ask your lender upfront</li> <li><p>Ways to avoid common beginner blunders</li> <li><p>How to protect your personal assets from investment risks </li> <li><p>Bargain-hunting hints for low-cost loans</li> <li><p>Strategies for surviving a credit crunch</li> <li><p>Ten pre-closing steps you must take</li></ul>