Michael C. Thomsett is a financial writer and author whose books include Getting Started in Options, Getting Started in Real Estate Investing, and The Real Estate Investor's Pocket Calculator. As a landlord, he has successfully owned and managed as many as 12 properties at a time.
CONTENTS
Figuresvii
Tablesix
Introduction: What This Book Will Do for Youxi
1. The Nature of Real Estate Investing1
2. Getting Started in Rental Property Investing19
3. Cash Flow: The Essence of Rental Real Estate51
4. Picking the Best Investment for You71
5. Bookkeeping Basics for Rental Property91
6. Keeping Track of Real Estate Transactions123
7. Creating a Timely and Efficient Accounting System139
8. Handling Depreciation for Rental Properties157
9. Understanding the Tax Rules for Real Estate183
10. Tax Reporting for Annual Income and Expense197
11. Including Real Estate in Your Portfolio227
Glossary241
Notes245
Index247
