Investment in real estate is about taking control of your financial future. This guide demystifies the process, which often seems too difficult or beyond a potential investor's means. Expert investor and advisor Martin Stone traces the procedure from beginning to end, helping readers define their financial and personal goals in order to build a successful and realistic property investment plan. AUTHOR: Founder and co-owner of Buckingham Investments, Martin Stone has been a successful real estate broker and investor for over 40 years. A graduate of USC with a degree in finance, Martin has built more than 50 multifamily apartment buildings, commercial properties, and single-family homes throughout his career. He has also managed more than 1,000 units and written and lectured extensively about all areas related to real estate.