Whether you're looking to purchase your first rental property, scale a portfolio, or evaluate massive syndication deals, every great real estate deal comes down to a few key metrics. From cash flow to compound interest, Real Estate by the Numbers makes it easy for anyone to master the concepts that form the foundation of real estate investing.

J Scott--best-selling author of four business books--and Dave Meyer--VP of Analytics at BiggerPockets--combine their data-driven investing experience to teach you everything you need to analyze deals, track your progress, and think like a professional investor. This book makes real estate math easy, and real-world examples from the authors' own portfolios will help you put these equations into practice. Not only will you maximize your returns, but you can build a personalized strategy and adapt it to changing market conditions.

Real Estate by the Numbers is the real estate reference guide that you'll come back to time and time again!

Inside, you'll discover:

• The key questions you should be asking before every investment (and how to find the answers)
• All the key formulas you'll need to make smart investing decisions
• The basic rules for making your money grow
• The ten most important investing metrics
• How to analyze real estate deals like a pro
• Different strategies to finance real estate deals
• How to track your investing performance over time
• And much more!