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Product Description Many investors are frightened of investing in commercial real estate. But with residential real estate struggling, the time is right to make the switch to commercial properties. Trump University Commercial Real Estate Investing 101 takes the fear out of commercial investing with easy-to-understand, step-by-step principles that will make you successful and lower your risk. You?ll learn the differences between residential and commercial properties, how to invest profitably in your spare time, and much more. From the Inside Flap You Don't Have to Be a Billionaire to Make It Big in Commercial Real Estate!For first-timers and experienced residential investors alike, Trump University Commercial Real Estate Investing 101 provides a clear path to breaking into the lucrative field of commercial investing. Combining the biggest name in business with lessons from a top real estate investor, this practical guide covers all the ins and outs of successful, profitable investing in apartment buildings and small commercial properties.Author David Lindahl has been involved in hundreds of real estate deals and currently controls over $240 million in real estate. In each chapter, Lindahl covers the big issues in commercial investing by breaking them down into smaller, easily understood ideas in a straightforward, non-technical way. He explains step by step how you can get started in commercial investing or make the leap from residential markets to more profitable commercial markets.Packed with investing lessons you'll be glad you didn't have to learn the hard way, this practical, hands-on guide not only shows you the ropes but keeps you from getting tangled up in bad deals. You'll discover how to get into the commercial investing game without a huge bankroll, how to read markets and buy at the perfect time, and how to lock in your profits early to guarantee a good deal.Ideal as a stand-alone primer on commercial investing or as a companion text for Trump University real estate investing courses, Trump University Commercial Real Estate Investing 101 provides all the information and tactics you need to start making money with commercial properties now. No matter where you live, this comprehensive, practical guide explains everything you need to know about profitable, successful commercial investing. From the Back Cover Commercial Real Estate Investing 1O1Trump University books are practical, straightforward primers on the basics of doing business the Trump way—successfully. Each book is written by a leading expert in the field and includes an inspiring Foreword by Trump himself. Key ideas throughout are illustrated by real-life examples from Trump and other senior executives in the Trump organization. Perfect for anyone who wants to get ahead in business, with or without the MBA, these streetwise books provide real-world business advice based on the one thing readers can't get in any business school—experience.In Trump University Commercial Real Estate Investing 101, you'll discover how to:Get started as a small investorUnderstand and read market cyclesAttract deals and keep them comingUse three different techniques for property valuationLock in your profit in the early stages of a dealPerform due diligence and uncover the truth behind every dealTake only smart risks and recognize bad deals before it's too lateTap into financing sources and structure your dealsDevelop a team that will keep your business going when it gets too big to handle aloneDo simple, smart things to maximize profits when you sell About the Author David Lindahl is an accomplished real estate investor who has been involved in over 550 deals and controls over $240 million in real estate. He is the principal owner of The Lindahl Group and Bostonian Investment Group, a real estate investment company that acquires properties in emerging markets across the nation. He also operates RE Mentor (www.rementor.com), a publishing and se