10 Commandments for Real Estate Investors

Real estate investing can be an excellent way to build wealth or to provide a cushion for your retirement; but it can also be a snare for those who lack preparation, planning, and realistic expectations. In this brief but insightful series of essays, Frank Gallinelli, the author of the best-selling "What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow…" guides you through some investment principles you can live by. From cautionary tales about the process of due diligence and the hazards of following self-styled "experts," to discussion of identifying your investment objectives, Gallinelli helps you focus on best practices.