Make sure the numbers add up.With real estate investing on the rebound, more and more people are jumping into the market. But often, return on investment hinges less on the physical property and more on the math. 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?The Real Estate Investor’s Pocket Calculator helps you analyze the financial picture before committing capital. Simple explanations, worksheets, and more than 100 Excel formulas will have you crunching numbers like a pro. Learn to:Gauge supply and demandProject return on investment and equityAnalyze present and future valueUnderstand appraisal approachesEvaluate mortgagesCalculate cash flowCompute internal rate of return and debt coverage ratioMake accurate tax projectionsBalance escrow and closingAnd much moreWith new formulas, expanded sections on income and expenses, and an updated analysis of market conditions, this second edition helps you make smarter decisions . . . and more money.
