Contents -- Introduction -- 1 Why Real Estate? -- 2 Cashing in on Real Estate -- 3 Identifying National and Regional Factors -- 4 Identifying Local Factors -- 5 Knowing Your Real Estate Market -- 6 Getting Started Investing in Real Estate -- 7 Putting Your Finances in Order -- 8 Removing Your Mental Blocks to Success -- 9 Eliminating the Fear of Failure -- 10 Finding the Time to Improve Your Life -- 11 Making Your Goals a Reality -- 12 Understanding the Different Types of Real Estate Investments -- 13 Identifying Loans and Finding Sources of Money -- 14 Buying Real Estate With No Money Down -- 15 Profiting From Lease Options and Locking Up Deals -- 16 Making Money With Foreclosures -- 17 Buying Pre-Foreclosures, Reos, and Short Sales -- 18 Cashing In On Tax Sales and Tax Liens -- 19 Managing Rental Property -- 20 Starting Your First Deal Now -- Glossary -- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.