Real Estate by the Numbers - by J Scott & Dave Meyer (Paperback)

About the Book

Whether you're looking to purchase your first rental property, scale a portfolio, or evaluate massive syndication deals, every great real estate deal comes down to a few key metrics. From cash flow to compound interest, Real Estate by the Numbers makes it easy for anyone to master the concepts that form the foundation of real estate investing.

Book Synopsis

2022 Foreword INDIES Gold Award Winner
Master the simple formulas behind every great real estate deal for a foolproof investing strategy.

Whether you're looking to purchase your first rental property, scale a portfolio, or evaluate massive syndication deals, every great real estate deal comes down to a few key metrics. From cash flow to compound interest, Real Estate by the Numbers makes it easy for anyone to master the concepts that form the foundation of real estate investing.

J Scott--best-selling author of four business books--and Dave Meyer--VP of Analytics at BiggerPockets--combine their data-driven investing experience to teach you everything you need to analyze deals, track your progress, and think like a professional investor. This book makes real estate math easy, and real-world examples from the authors' own portfolios will help you put these equations into practice. Not only will you maximize your returns, but you can build a personalized strategy and adapt it to changing market conditions.

Real Estate by the Numbers is the real estate reference guide that you'll come back to time and time again!

Inside, you'll discover:

• The key questions you should be asking before every investment (and how to find the answers)
• All the key formulas you'll need to make smart investing decisions
• The basic rules for making your money grow
• The ten most important investing metrics
• How to analyze real estate deals like a pro
• Different strategies to finance real estate deals
• How to track your investing performance over time
• And much more!

Review Quotes

"J and Dave are two of the best analytical minds in real estate. Together, they have put together a book that is both highly detailed and easy to understand--a perfect combination for novice and experienced investors alike."

--Joshua Dorkin, Founder of BiggerPockets.com and co-author of How to Invest in Real Estate

"Over the past few years, there have been two people to whom I've asked 99% of my real estate math and market questions: Dave Meyer and J Scott. So when I heard they were writing a book on the topic of real estate metrics... It's like if Michelangelo and Da Vinci decided to team up and make a painting together."

--Brandon Turner, Best-selling author of The Book on Rental Property Investing and longtime co-host of The BiggerPockets Podcast

"When people ask me if they should buy a certain property they've identified, I often reply, 'Let the numbers be your guide.' However, many new investors don't know how to analyze the numbers and are left guessing...This book changes all that. You'll be able to make decisions like a pro and easily determine which deals meet your unique financial goals. A big shout-out to J and Dave for sharing their brilliance!"

--Kathy Fettke, Cofounder of the RealWealth Network

"If financial literacy and real estate investing are ever taught in schools, this should be the textbook! Everyone should know how to build a personal financial statement, read a balance sheet, and create a profit and loss statement. J and Dave break down these concepts with easy-to-understand examples and charts. This book should be required reading for every high school student and up!"

--Henry Washington, Cohost of the BiggerPockets On the Market podcast

"This is one of the most comprehensive books I have read when it comes to the numbers behind real estate investing. J and Dave have done an outstanding job of illustrating the importance of financial literacy. The lessons and examples taught in this book help investors to use numbers to make informed decisions in every phase of the deal; from analysis to acquisition and from financing to the sale. For both newbies and seasoned investors, this is an essential book for any library."

--Amanda Han, CPA and co-author of the Tax Strategies series