Synopsis

The goal of Real Estate Investment, 6e, is to describe investing in a concise and practical way by explaining the factors and analysis involved in making investments wisely. A new section on computer-aided analysis is included to emphasize the use of computer in preparing a proper analysis of an investment opportunity. The tax laws and regulations applicable to investing are also discussed in this text by two highly respected authors in the real estate field.

Booknews

This textbook explains the factors and analysis involved in making investment decisions. It separates the discussion of real estate investment and real estate financing, emphasizing risk analysis and the determination of productivity. Particular attention is given to tax laws and regulations. A companion CD-ROM contains applications and programs for computer-aided analysis. Goeters teaches at Houston Community College; Wiedemer's credentials are not listed. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Biography

John P. Wiedemer received his degree from Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Throughout his long and prestigious real estate career, John gained extensive experience in sales, owned businesses, brokered mortgage loans, sold real estate, taught real estate classes and authored numerous books.

Joseph E. Goeters is a CREI, REEA member, professor at Houston Community College, and author of real estate textbooks published by Cengage Learning. Joe holds a Real Estate Broker's License, a BA from the University of Toronto, and MBA from the University of Houston. He has over 22 years teaching experience built on more than three decades of industry experience.