The Real Estate Math Handbook

by Burrell, Jamaine

• ISBN13: 9780910627078
• ISBN10: 091062707X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-12-06
• Publisher: Atlantic Pub Co

Summary

Smart real estate investors need to know basic real estate math and calculations. If you have made the decision to become an investor, even a part-time one, then you need this book. One great benefit of this book is you can set up these formulas into an excel spreadsheet on your own computer. 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, pay back period, time value of money, amortization schedule calculations, mortgage pay off, cash flow, net income/loss, option pricing, conversions, markup/discount, lease vs. buy analysis, evaluate tax sales, project income potential and cash flow, using Excel and other financial software programs, master the art of property valuation, and other financial calculations and tools.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 7
Basic Mathematics	p. 9
Arithmetic	p. 11
Elementary Algebra	p. 35
Elementary Statistics	p. 70
Rate of Interest	p. 93
Simple Interest	p. 93
Due Date	p. 106
Compound Interest	p. 107
Value of an Obligation	p. 121
Equation of Payment	p. 122
Investment Mathematics	p. 127
Equation of Value	p. 127
Cost of Money	p. 128
Leverage	p. 140
Partnerships	p. 145
Depreciation for Real Estate Investments	p. 153
Leasing Real Estate Investment Property	p. 154
Real Estate Mathematics	p. 155
Land Measures	p. 155
Real Property	p. 167
Real Estate Depreciation	p. 175
Real Estate Compensation and Commission	p. 186
Mortgages	p. 189
Income Property Valuation	p. 203
Return on Income Property	p. 205
Financing Mathematics	p. 229
Installments	p. 229
Value of Notes	p. 232
Annuities	p. 238
Bonds	p. 245
Excel Functions	p. 257
Appendices	p. 265
Chart of Numbered Days for a Calendar Year	p. 265
State Real Estate Transfer Taxes	p. 266
Investment and Real Estate Formulas at a Glance	p. 275
References	p. 283
Author Dedication & Biography	p. 284
Index
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