Including basic explanations of commercial mortgage terms and phrases, this practical volume by Reinhard (mortgage banker, Texas Commercial Mortgage) is intended for beginning real estate investors looking to move into commercial real estate investment. The overall goal is to explain how to create a professional and persuasive commercial loan request package. It covers the six critical components of such a package and then goes into more depth with explanations of how to demonstrate financial strength and credit worthiness, choose the right form of ownership with a firm grasp of tax and liability differences, and knowledgeably respond to a lenders preliminary loan proposal. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)