Real Estate by the Numbers by J Scott & Dave Meyer Summary
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Transform your real estate investing with "Real Estate by the Numbers," the Foreword INDIES Gold Award winner that makes complex math accessible. What formula do BiggerPockets experts J Scott and Dave Meyer use that Brandon Turner calls "Michelangelo and Da Vinci teaming up"? Your financial freedom awaits.
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When Numbers Tell Stories: The Foundation of Strategic Investing
What separates wealthy investors from everyone else? It's not luck, connections, or even capital-it's knowing which questions to ask. Real estate investing has long been shrouded in mystery, with complex formulas and intimidating jargon keeping most people on the sidelines. But here's the truth: the numbers aren't obstacles-they're your roadmap. Understanding financial metrics transforms property investing from gambling into strategy, from hope into certainty. Whether you're eyeing your first rental or building a portfolio, mastering these fundamentals changes everything. The difference between a good deal and a great one often comes down to asking the right question at the right time. Before you chase properties, you need to understand your own financial reality. Think of this as checking your fuel gauge before a road trip-you can't plan the journey without knowing your starting point. Your Personal Financial Statement reveals your net worth: assets minus liabilities. But this isn't just accounting-it's a powerful motivator. Treating wealth-building like a game, constantly asking "How can I increase this number?" transforms abstract goals into concrete targets. Your net worth shows where you are. Your savings rate reveals your trajectory-whether you're moving forward or backward each month. And your investable assets (liquid assets minus emergency reserves) tell you how much you can responsibly deploy without jeopardizing security. A negative savings rate will undermine even brilliant investments, while a positive one opens doors. If both your net worth and savings rate are negative, fix the savings rate first. If you have negative net worth but positive savings, you can still invest strategically. When both are positive, you're positioned to scale aggressively.
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