Real Estate Perspectives: An Introduction to Real Estate

by John Corgel

Book Overview

This text provides a clear presentation of the numerous investment decisions involved in real estate such as whether and how to lease, buy, sell, or mortgage a property; how to analyze and predict the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0072318228
• ISBN13: 9780072318227
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Irwin/McGraw-Hill
• Length: 577 Pages
• Weight: 3.05 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Comprehensive Commercial Focus on Real Estate

I took Jack Corgel's course in the Hotel School at Cornell. We used the third edition of this text, and it covered the spectrum of concepts for a basic introduction to real estate investment. Even though the course focused on commercial real estate, I found the concepts have helped me determine whether I have made good choices in residential real estate, as well. The best aspect of the book (and the course) was applying a discounted cash flow analysis to particular properties. As a method to assess the financial viability of a property by analyzing the rent, tax, depreciation and other effects, the discounted cash flow analysis helped me feel much more confident in my real estate investments.The book covers four basic areas: investment principles like net present value, real estate markets, mortgage financing, and legal aspects of real estate. Although not flashy with lots of pictures, the essential concepts and methods are thoughtfully explained and applied. I highly recommend this book as a reference to keep on your shelf to refer to periodically if engaged in the acquisition of real estate.