Real estate math skills are an integral part of becoming a truly successful investor. You need a competitive edge, and, by building your real estate math skills, this book will give it to you. These math skills are easily explained, and in no time you will be calculating such things as real estate investment analysis, valuation of income property, valuation of commercial real estate, vacancy loss projections, payback period, time value of money, mortgage pay off, cash flow, net income/loss, option pricing, conversions, and markup/discount. You will also learn about lease versus buy analysis, evaluating sales tax, projecting income and cash flow, using Excel and other financial software programs, mastering the art of property valuation, and other financial calculations and tools.