Learn to harness the power of paper with this introduction the note investing business! Read the author's story of his investing journey; first as a Realtor, then a rehabber, then an investor, commercial real estate fundraiser, and finally as a note fund founder and manager. Dave Van Horn has done it all and details his wins and mistakes along the way. Learn first-hand how the concept of note investing in some way, shape, or form has helped to build the author's portfolio and investing habits, while also taking him to the next stage of the game. Walk away from the book with the realization that everyone is in the note business (whether it's through a mortgage, a credit card, car loan, etc.) and that it pays big time to get from the side of the borrower to the side of the note owner. By doing so, one can improve their real estate business, diversify or add to their investment portfolio, and even gain true financial freedom.

Martin Saenz and his wife Ruth added distressed mortgage notes to their portfolio of residential and commercial real estate investments several years ago and have been averaging a 30%+ ROI ever since. In this book Martin thoroughly explains his meticulous, systematic approach to this unique marketplace and explains how anyone can: Learn how and where to purchase distressed mortgage notes Make your money up-front: when you buy the notes Create a team of peers and vendors to support your success Turn a non-performing note into a profit machine Manage your portfolio for maximum success Partner to profit without getting your hands dirty If you have ever considered investing in distressed mortgages but were put off by the steep learning curve, this is the book for you!

In 2005, Joel Greenblatt published a book that is already considered one of the classics of finance literature. In The Little Book that Beats the Market—a New York Times bestseller with 300,000 copies in print—Greenblatt explained how investors can outperform the popular market averages by simply and systematically applying a formula that seeks out good businesses when they are available at bargain prices. Now, with a new Introduction and Afterword for 2010, The Little Book that Still Beats the Market updates and expands upon the research findings from the original book. Included are data and analysis covering the recent financial crisis and model performance through the end of 2009. In a straightforward and accessible style, the book explores the basic principles of successful stock market investing and then reveals the author’s time-tested formula that makes buying above average companies at below average prices automatic. Though the formula has been extensively tested and is a breakthrough in the academic and professional world, Greenblatt explains it using 6th grade math, plain language and humor. He shows how to use his method to beat both the market and professional managers by a wide margin. You’ll also learn why success eludes almost all individual and professional investors, and why the formula will continue to work even after everyone “knows” it. While the formula may be simple, understanding why the formula works is the true key to success for investors. The book will take readers on a step-by-step journey so that they can learn the principles of value investing in a way that will provide them with a long term strategy that they can understand and stick with through both good and bad periods for the stock market. As the Wall Street Journal stated about the original edition, “Mr. Greenblatt…says his goal was to provide advice that, while sophisticated, could be understood and followed by his five children, ages 6 to 15. They are in luck. His ‘Little Book’ is one of the best, clearest guides to value investing out there.”

Acclaim for Joel Greenblatt's New York Times bestseller THE LITTLE BOOK THAT BEATS THE MARKET "One of the best, clearest guides to value investing out there." —Wall Street Journal "Simply perfect. One of the most important investment books of the last fifty years!" —Michael Price "A landmark book-a stunningly simple and low-risk way to significantly beat the market!" —Michael Steinhardt, the dean of Wall Street hedge-fund managers "The best book on the subject in years." —Financial Times "The best thing about this book-from which I intend to steal liberally for the next edition of The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need-is that most people won't believe it. . . . That's good, because the more people who know about a good thing, the more expensive that thing ordinarily becomes. . . ." —Andrew Tobias, author of The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need "This book is the finest simple distillation of modern value investing principles ever written. It should be mandatory reading for all serious investors from the fourth grade on up." —Professor Bruce Greenwald, director of the Heilbrunn Center for Graham and Dodd Investing, Columbia Business School

Optimize your investment portfolio using the same strategies banks do! Real estate may be a popular investment, but most investors want to avoid the stress and financial risks of landlording. The strategy behind Lienlord is simple: Individual investors can purchase residential mortgage loans secured by a lien on the borrower's home. Investing as a lienlord is a low-risk way to create reliable monthly income without worrying about stock market uncertainties, meager bond yields, or the constant headaches that come with real estate ownership. Inside this book, you'll discover: How mortgage loans compare to traditional investments The simple calculation used to lock in yield Strategies for diversification How to outsource to industry experts The due diligence, bidding, and buying process How mortgage loans and an IRA can create a perfect synergy Questions to ask before investing in a mortgage loan fund How to safely get started And more! Eric Scharaga is an expert in creating passive income through investment in residential mortgage loans. After thirteen years spent dealing with the hassles and unpredictability of landlording, he realized he would never achieve his goal of financial freedom through rental real estate. In his book, Lienlord, Eric shares his story of achieving financial independence and gives an introduction to the power of investing like a bank in owner-occupied mortgage loans.

The famous book from Jimmy Napier that will teach you more than just how to invest in debt.